WOODBURN, IN: Sharon Ann McConnell, 80, of Woodburn, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022, at her home. Sharon was born in Paulding County on October 8, 1941, a daughter of the late Esther (Hoeppner) & William Zirkelbach. Sharon worked for much of her life as the Secretary at East Allen County Schools. She enjoyed reading,…
ANTWERP, OH: James Donnell, 85, of Antwerp, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. Jim was born in Antwerp on June 24, 1937, a son of the late Regina (Dunderman) & Arlie Donnell. Jim was a simple, honest, and hardworking man. In recent years, he found much satisfaction driving truck for…
WOODBURN, IN: Norman “Norm” Edward Hoeppner, age 65, received his eternal reward on Tuesday July 12th, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. Norm was born on November 20th, 1956, in Fort Wayne IN to Virgil and Alice (Oberlin) Hoeppner. Norm attended Woodlan high school where he enjoyed all sports especially baseball playing shortstop. He had various jobs…
ANTWERP, OH: Stephen Derck, 79, of Antwerp, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022, at his home. Steve was born in Hicksville, Ohio on April 24, 1942, a son of the late Helen (Perl) & Joseph Derck. Steve grew up on his family’s farm and enjoyed hunting and fishing. As a young man, he was…
ANTWERP, OH Mark Lucas, 65, of Antwerp, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. Mark was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana on October 4, 1956, a son of the late Marlene (Coles) & Richard Lucas. Mark’s early years were spent alongside his four siblings, singing and playing guitar in the family…
John William Phillips, 74, of Hicksville, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021, at Coventry Meadows in Ft. Wayne. John was born in Hicksville on October 17, 1947, a son of the late Ruth (Gloor) & Robert Phillips. John worked for many years at Dietrich Industries. He was a proud Marine, bravely serving his country in…
William “Bill” Joseph Schmidt, Sr., 80, of Payne, Ohio passed away October 31, 2021. Bill was born in Payne on May 2, 1941 a son of the late Harry and Ida (Carpenter) Schmidt. Everyone will remember this husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, millwright, lawnmower man, fun loving, hard working and honest man. Anyone who knew Bill…
Jessica Lavon Thornell, 15, of Antwerp, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Community Memorial Hospital, Hicksville. Jessica was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on August 31, 2006, a daughter of Amy Jane (Miller) and Gary Thornell. She was a freshman at Antwerp High School, where she excelled in everything she did. She enjoyed playing…
Betty J. Wilks, 96, of Antwerp, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021, at Vancrest of Payne. Betty was born in Fort Wayne on July 29, 1924, a daughter of the late Mabel Irene (Bennett) and Delta Reeb. She enjoyed time with her family, especially baby sitting for them. Betty loved to sew and bake. Betty…
Antwerp, OH“Bud” Mabis Marion “Bud” Mabis, 83, of Antwerp, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 at Vancrest of Payne. Bud was born in Monroeville, Indiana on April 5, 1938, a son of the late Beatrice Norwood and Merle Mabis. It was evident to everyone who knew Bud that his passion in life was God, family…
Antwerp, OH Marie Linette Shull, 61, of Antwerp, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021, at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. Marie was born in Kittery, Maine on June 24, 1959, a daughter of Fredrick Gray and the late Alice (Strother) Lewis. Marie served her country in the United States Army, stationed in Germany. After returning from…
Virginia “Jenny” R. Neace, 53, of Antwerp, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 at The Gardens of Paulding. She was born in Hicksville, Ohio on February 17, 1968, a daughter of the late Rubie (Jordan) and William Meredith, Sr. Jenny was a loving wife, mother and daughter. Jenny also was a great cook, animal lover…
Paulding, OH Robert Lee “Bob” Shaffer, 72, died peacefully Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at home with his wife by his side. He was born August 11, 1948, to Lloyd Shaffer and Grace (Adams) Thrasher. Bob was a 1966 graduate of Oakwood High School and then served his country from 1968-1974 in the United States Army…
