WOODBURN, IN: Thomas James McConnell, 80, of Woodburn, Indiana passed away at home on May 18, 2023, with family by his side. Tom was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on September 17, 1942, a son of the late Nora (Roemke) and James McConnell. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Tom was a valued…
PAULDING, OH: Linda Sue Aldred, 44, of Paulding, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Mercer Health Hospital. She was born August 18, 1978, in Antwerp, to Francis and Karen (Adkins) Aldred. They survive in Paulding. Linda is also survived by her daughters, Olivia and Emelia; boyfriend, Mike Shidler; sisters, Marlene Aldred and Melanie…
CECIL, OH: Robert E. Harpster, age 83, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, April 24, 2023 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice, Defiance. Robert was born on August 23, 1939 in Grover Hill, OH to the late Forrest and Catharine (Wyatt) Harpster. Robert served his country in the Army Reserves. Robert was a…
ANTWERP, OH: George W. Underwood, 90, of Antwerp, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, at the Antwerp Manor. George was born in Payne on March 26, 1933, a son of the late Bessie (Bradford) & Roy Underwood. George worked as a group leader in assembly at Dana Weatherhead for 45 years until his retirement in…
ANTWERP, OH: Larry Gene Copsey, 81, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away Monday, March 27, 2023 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Larry was born in Paulding, Ohio on July 5, 1941, son of the late Dorothy Mae (Ream) and Earl “Pete” Copsey. Larry learned to play drums at Payne High School. As a young man he…
PAYNE, OH: Mary Catherine Williams, 92, of Payne, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Vancrest of Van Wert. Mary was born in Payne Ohio on October 19, 1930, a daughter of the late Helen (Kelble) and John Ditlinger. She worked at Paulding County Hospital for many years. Mary and Keith managed the Antwerp Shell…
PAULDING, OH: Jack R. Wiswell, age 69, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, IN. Jack was born on October 21, 1953 in Paulding, OH to the late Loyde and Geraldine (Rosselet) Wiswell. On October 18, 1980, he married the love of his life, Angela Clark, who survives.…
ANTWERP, OH: Ola (Buddy) Naoma Hughes, age 95, lifelong resident of Antwerp, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on March 11, 2023, with her family by her side. Buddy was born on 2-22-1928 to Julius and Ada Horn and lived on or near her beloved family farm all of her life. She graduated from…
ANTWERP, OH: Stephan E. Knapp, 75, of Antwerp, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 peacefully at his home with his family around him. Steve was born in Harlan, Indiana on January 30, 1948, a son of the late Mary (Sunday) & Ross Knapp. Steve was the youngest of 8 siblings. He was always loyal to…
ANTWERP, OH: Arlene A. Billman, 91, of Antwerp, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Vancrest of Hicksville. Arlene was born in Paulding on September 18, 1931, a daughter of the late Anne (Burnos) & Russell Clinton. Many will remember Arlene from her many years working in the Antwerp School Cafeteria. She was well known…
ANTWERP, OH: Bobby Wayne Elders, 63, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away at home on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Bobby was born in Defiance, Ohio on October 4, 1959. He worked at Defiance Metal Products but was much more comfortable pick’n & grinin’ with his guitar at home or in his own band. He loved the…
ANTWERP, OH: Gaylord Vernon Laukhuf, 88, of Antwerp, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Vern was born in Venedocia, Ohio on July 27, 1934, a son of the late Josephine (Lee) & Christian Laukhuf. He served his country in the United States Air Force from 1954 to 1957. Vern was…
PAYNE, OH: Marjorie A. “Marge” Yenser, age 75, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Marge was born on August 1, 1947 in Payne, OH to the late Marion and Evelyn (Dodane) Moore. On July 3, 1965, she married the love of her life, David Yenser, who survives. For 32 years, Marge…
