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Linda Gail Piersma, 64,

ANTWERP, OHIO Linda Gail Piersma, 64, died Friday August 2, 2013 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft. Wayne, IN. Linda was born July 3, 1949 in Waynesboro, TN the daughter of Eddie and Margret Howe. She graduated from Hicksville High School in 1967 and worked for Lincoln National Life for 35 years. On June 5,…

Dana B. Sosbe, age 64,

Armes-Hunt Funeral Home 765-948-4178 Dana B. Sosbe, age 64, of Antwerp, OH, died Thursday, August 1, 2013, at VA Northern Indiana Health Care Center in Marion, IN. He was born in Defiance, Ohio on August 25, 1948 the son of the late Robert Charles Sosbe and Alice (Shoemaker) Sosbe. He graduated from Antwerp High School…

PHS High School Reunion Class of ’88

Attention Paulding High School Class of 1988 We have been out of school for 25 years! Let’s get together to celebrate! August 10, 2013 5:30 to 6:30 social hour 6:30 dinner Paulding Eagles Lodge, 206 W. Perry Street, Paulding Meal catered by Grant’s Catering $20.00 per person Please RSVP to trbeckman@gmail.com Send payments to:  PHS…

Fry – Smith Engagement

Wendy and Mike McKeever of Antwerp, OH announce the engagement of their daughter, Jamie Fry, of Antwerp to Brandon Smith, of Paulding son of Bonnie Smith of Paulding and Leonard and Tami Smith of Fort Wayne, IN. Jamie is currently employed at First Financial Bank. Brandon is currently employed at Cooper farms. The couple will…

Cynthia Marie Bustos, age 57

PAULDING: Cynthia Marie Bustos, age 57 died Sunday, July 28 at her residence. She was born November 29, 1955 in Harts, West Virginia the daughter of Johnie and Thelma (Stolling) Egnor. On May 16, 1975 she married Daniel J. Bustos, who survives. She was a member of the VFW Post #587 Auxiliary. She is survived…

Elizabeth Irene Hedrick

Antwerp, OH – Liz Hedrick Elizabeth Irene Hedrick, 84, of Antwerp passed away Saturday, July 27th, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Liz was born in Hicksville on May 9, 1929, a daughter of the late Julia (Kalmer) and Joseph Szabo. She was the owner at Riverside Restaurant, Antwerp for 12 years & had worked at…

William Weippert Sr.

CECIL: William Weippert Sr. age 80 died Friday, July 26, 2013. He was born to Glenn and Ethel (Hasch) Weippert February 15, 1933. He married the love of his life, Audrey Glenn on January 14, 1956. He was an avid churchgoer. His passion in life was farming. From the time he was 8 years old…

WOODBURN HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI HOMECOMING

WOODBURN HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI HOMECOMING Saturday, July 20, 2013 Members of the Woodburn High School Alumni returned to Woodburn for the annual Day In The Park on July 20, 2013, and gathered in the Community Center. There was much chatter and laughter as old class members reminisced about their High School days and also caught…

Reid – Cross Engagement

We would like to announce the marriage of Nathan Robert Cross and Hillary Rose Reid. Nathan is the son of Bob and Marsha Cross, and Hillary is the daughter of David and Toni Reid. The wedding will be at the United Methodist Church in Antwerp, Ohio on Saturday September 28th, 2013. Nathan graduated from Antwerp…

P.C. Sheriff: Procedures Were Followed

On July 3, 2013, a shooting incident involving Deputy Gary Hook from the Allen County, Ohio Sheriff’s Office took place in Paulding County, Ohio. The investigation has been completed by the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau. The investigation revealed Deputy Hook did properly follow Office Policy and Procedure and no charges will be…

Ruich – Lucas – Engagement

Chrissy Ruich and Tyler Lucas will tie the knot on August 3, 2013 at St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Chrissy is the daughter of Ron and Cindy Ruich of Fort Wayne, IN and Tyler is the son of Jeff and Lorie Lucas of Antwerp, OH. Chrissy is a registered nurse at Parkview Health and will…