Tag: Dooley

Lelia Mae Trauterman

Lelia Mae Trauterman, 70, of Antwerp, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Lelia was born in Huntington, IN on February 16, 1943, a daughter of the late Leora (Grush) and Walter Bair. She was a member of Payne Church of Christ. On April 15, 1961 she married Thomas Trauterman. She…

Richard Zierten

Richard Zierten, 59, of Payne, Ohio passed away Friday January 24, 2014.  A “Celebration Of Life” is scheduled for noon April 5, 2014 at St. James Lutheran Church.  Ceremony information and sharing of condolences and fond memories can be found at www.dooleyfuneralhome.com. Norman Keith Driver, 86, of Fort Wayne, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2014…

Kenneth Ladd, 71

Kenneth Ladd, 71, of Hicksville passed away Thursday, January 23, 2014 at home. Kenny was born in Edgerton, IN on April 1, 1942, a son of the late Madeline (Reeb) and Glenn Ladd. He farmed and owned KG Ladd & Sons Sawmill. Kenny loved woodworking and being outdoors, while hunting, fishing and gardening. On Dec.…

Kathryn Jeane Schmunk

Kathryn Jeane Schmunk, 80, of Antwerp, passed away Friday, January 17, 2014 at Paulding County Hospital. Jeane was born in Hicksville on April 22, 1933, a daughter of the late Ethel (Davis) and Clarence Engle. She was the first female vice president at the Antwerp Exchange Bank and was named Antwerp Gem of the Year…

Eugene Handy, 88,

Antwerp, OH Eugene Handy, 88, of Antwerp, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home. Gene was born in Rockhaven, KY on June 3, 1925, a son of the late Annie (Lewis) and Volney Handy. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Fireman 1st Class in WW II; was a member…

Phyllis “Jeannie” Gerken, 77,

Phyllis “Jeannie” Gerken, 77, of Antwerp, passed away Friday, January 10, 2014 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. She was born in Defiance on June 6, 1936, a daughter of the late Agnes (McBride) and Henry Ripke. Jeannie was a homemaker who loved to paint and write poetry. On Sept. 7, 1966 she married Larry Gerken.…

Thomas J. Howell, 77,

Thomas J. Howell, 77, of Cecil, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2014 at his residence. Tom was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on June 22, 1936 the son of the late Joseph & Ruth (Whippert) Howell. He worked at Schwerman Trucking & also farmed. He always enjoyed his time away camping & fishing at Morrison…

Byron W. Rasey

Antwerp, OH Byron W. Rasey, 76, of Antwerp, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. Byron was born in Napoleon, on December 15, 1936, a son of the late Lovella (Wooten) and Byron Rasey. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force, was a truck driver & Business Agent for Teamsters…

Evan Joseph Gordon age 24,

Evan Joseph Gordon age 24, formerly of Payne, Ohio died Wednesday November 27, 2013 in an automobile accident in Van Wert County. Evan was born in Van Wert, Ohio on July 31, 1989 to Bill and Lori (Schneider) Gordon. Evan is survived by his parents Bill and Lori Gordon- Payne; brother Nicholas J Gordon –…

Myron “Bud” Lichty, 85,

Antwerp, OH Myron “Bud” Lichty, 85, of Antwerp passed away at home on Monday, November 25, 2013. Bud was born in Antwerp on May 5, 1928, a son of the late Thelma (Hallock) and Robert Lichty. He worked in construction; was an associate member of the Antwerp VFW. Bud enjoyed many years fishing at Atwood…

Kenneth E. Klender

Kenneth E. Klender, 88, of Antwerp, passed away Tuesday, November 19th, at Laurels of Defiance. Ken was born in Antwerp on January 9, 1925, a son of the late Bertha (Andes) and Ernst  Klender. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy on the submarine Jallao during WW II;  worked at International Harvester & was a member of…