Category: Obituaries

David F. Nahrwold D.V.M.

WOODBURN, IN: David F. Nahrwold D.V.M., 69, of Woodburn, passed away on Wednesday, October 4th at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, following a valiant battle with cancer. His faith in Jesus Christ assured him that his spirit and soul are already in heaven awaiting the resurrection of his body on the last day. Dr. Nahrwold was…

John R. “Bob” Weisenburger Sr.

OAKWOOD, OH: John R. “Bob” Weisenburger Sr., age 86, of Oakwood, OH, died the day before his 87th birthday on Saturday, September 30, 2023. He was the son of the late Donald D. and Mazie Pauline Weisenburger (McCullough), born on October 1, 1936, in Oakwood, OH. On July 23, 1955, he and Julia Ann Tumey…

Laresa C. Johnston

PAULDING, OH: Laresa C. Johnston, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, OH.  Laresa was born on August 15, 1954 in Paulding, OH to Russell Holtsberry, Jr. and Mary Justine Keck. For the past ten years, Laresa has been working as a job coach for Paulding County Job…

Charles “Chuck” Moore

LOUISVILLE, KY: Charles “Chuck” Moore, passed away in Louisville, KY on Friday Sept. 22nd at the age of 79.  Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Evelyn Moore, Woodburn, IN, brother David Moore, Sister Marge Yenser,  and great-granddaughter Quinn Sitcler. Chuck is survived by his loving wife of 36 years Karen (Ballreich)…

Arlette Ann Lopshire

PAYNE, OH: Arlette Ann Lopshire, 90, of Payne, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Vancrest of Payne.Arlette was born in Hicksville on July 13, 1933, a daughter of the late La Moile (Miller) & Ernest Levi Burley.On June 1, 1950, Arlette married the love of her life, Orlando James Lopshire. Arlette worked at Wayne…

Maurice J Steiner

ANGOLA, IN: Maurice J. Steiner, 101, began his eternal life on September 21, 2023. He was born on January 2, 1922 on the family farm near Mt. Cory, Ohio, to Hiram and Lulu Mae (Basinger) Steiner and passed from this life at his home on Lake James, Angola, Indiana, surrounded by his loving family. After…

Beverly A. Dunstan

PAULDING, OH: Beverly A. Dunstan, age 86, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, IN.  Beverly was born on January 17, 1937 in Haviland, OH to the late Verl and Amy (Mosier) Patterson. On April 23, 1955 she married John Dunstan Jr. who preceded her in death on…

Ross Erwin Myers

PAULDING, OH: Ross Erwin Myers, age 12, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023 in Paulding, OH. Ross was born on April 25, 2011 in Van Wert, OH to James Myers and Melanie Bandy. Ross was a 7th grade student at Paulding Junior High School. He was on the cross country and soccer teams, a…

Elmer J. Baker

PAYNE, OH: Elmer J. Baker, age 68, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at his home in Payne.  Elmer was born on March 25, 1955 in Van Wert, OH to the late Elmer and Thelma (Rodman) Baker. On December 17, 1988, he married Cheryl (Woodard) Tillotson who survives. Elmer retired in 2009 from Federal…

Nila Dunderman

ANTWERP, OH: Nila Dunderman, 84, of Antwerp, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at her home.   Nila was born in Ft. Wayne on November 21, 1938, a daughter of the late Velma (Guethe) & John Leslie. On December 26 1954, Nila married the love of her life, Larry and started their life together. She became…

Richard Lynn Fulk

Richard Lynn Fulk (Rick), age 72, passed away, 23 August 2023 in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born 1 February 1951 in Payne, Ohio where he was raised until he was drafted in March 1971 and discharged from the Army March 1972. He lived in Antwerp, Defiance, and Fort Wayne after discharge. A Celebration of…

Donald Lee Hieber

NEW HAVEN, IN: Donald Lee Hieber, 75, of New Haven, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2023 at Parkview Hospital. Don was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on May 22, 1948, a son of the late Frieda (Roemke) and William “Bill” Hieber. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Don grew up…

David J. Cole

HICKSVILLE, OH: David J. Cole, 76, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 27, 2023, at his residence.  David was born February 11, 1947, in Hicksville, Ohio, the son of the late Derrill J. and Lena Rose (Pearson) Cole.  After graduating from Hicksville High School in 1966, David enlisted in the United States Air…