Tag: funeral

Duane R Gordon

Antwerp, OH Duane R Gordon, 88, died May 19, 2017 at Kingston at Dupont in Ft Wayne, Indiana. Duane was a graduate of Antwerp High School and a lifelong farmer. He served the United States as a sergeant in the Army during the Korean War. He was a life member of the Antwerp VFW Post…

Leroy M. Halter

   OAKWOOD – Leroy M. Halter, 81, of Oakwood died at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft. Wayne, IN. He was born May 28, 1935 in Mandale to the late Michael and Susan (Hammons) Halter. On November 27, 1959 he married Edna Ladd who survives in Oakwood. Also surviving…

Beverly Jean (Eibling) Rose

Beverly Jean (Eibling) Rose, 68 of Antwerp passed on to her heavenly home on Thursday, January 5, 2017. Bev devoted her time and energy to taking care of her husband, John “Bill” of nearly 50 years and her family. Bev always attended every event of her grandkids that she could whether it was a concert,…

Betty Jane Lichty

Betty Jane Lichty, 88, of Antwerp passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Community Memorial Hospital, Hicksville. Betty was born in Fort Wayne on June 6, 1928, a daughter of the late Hazel (Brown) and Harry  Hill. She worked more than 21 years at Dana Weatherhead. Betty was a devoted wife & loving mother, who…

Ronald Woods

Payne, OH Ronald J. Woods, 70, of Payne, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Ronald was born in Fort Wayne on July 19, 1946, a son of the late Frances (Cosik) and Merrell  Woods. He proudly served in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War. He was  a member of…

Maxine E. Ramsier

Antwerp, OH Maxine E. Ramsier, 96, of Antwerp, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Vancrest of Antwerp. Maxine was born in Antwerp on November 12, 1919, a daughter of the late Jessie (Ruger) and Floyd Stevenson. She farmed with her husband Aldon, whom she married September 23, 1939. Aldon passed away October 7, 2001.…

Forrest Rice

Forrest Rice, 71, of Cecil, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at Paulding County Hospital. Forrest was born in Hyden, Kentucky on December 26, 1943, a son of the late Nora (Woods) and Ance Rice. He worked as a machinist at Dana Weatherhead in Antwerp. In 1968 Forrest married Betsy Gibson. He will be sadly…

Ethel A. Flaugh

PAYNE: Ethel A. Flaugh, age 82 died Saturday, August 8, 2015. She was born August 25, 1932 in Ft. Wayne, IN, the daughter of Lorin and Margaret (Wallace) Marquiss. On January 13, 1954 she married Richard Flaugh, who preceded her in death on January 14, 2001. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist…

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends”

  “Randall Smith” called out by Bob Habern. “Randall Scott Smith” The roll call took place in complete silence. Though others responded, Randall does not answer. Bob, District Disabled Veteran’s Commander Chapter 54, calls again, louder this time, “Petty Officer, Second Class, Randall Smith”. After a short delay Sheriff Jason Landers stands and answers, “Petty…

James (Jim) A Roberts

Antwerp, OH James (Jim) A Roberts, 86, of Antwerp passed away peacefully  Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Paulding County Hospital. Born in Payne, on November 1, 1928, he was a son of  Rosa (Boyer) and Fredrick  Roberts. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Tona (Marquis); 4 sisters & 3 brothers. Jim is…

Myah Lynn Halker

Antwerp, Ohio Myah Lynn Halker, passed from her family into the arms of Jesus on July 21,2015. She is survived by her loving parents, Nicole (Culler) & Todd Halker;  sister, Alexis all of Antwerp; grandparents, Penny & Bruce Russell and Vickie (the late Patrick) Halker all of Paulding and great grandparents, Lucille Culler of Sherwood,…

Lynn Michael “Mike” Emenhiser

WOODBURN, IN Lynn Michael “Mike” Emenhiser, 76, of Woodburn, IN passed away unexpectedly on June 25, 2015 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born September 18, 1938, the youngest of 15 children, to Charles and Irene (Heckler) Emenhiser. Mike retired from BF Goodrich, Woodburn, IN in 1994 after 30 plus years. He was a faithful member…

Margaret F. Moss

Harlan, IN Margaret F. Moss, 94, died Thursday, June 25, 2015 at The Laurels in Butler, IN.  She was born on January 27, 1921 in Woodburn, IN to the late John & Grace (Rogers) Mettert. Surviving are sons, Michael W. Moss, Fort Wayne, IN; Max L. Moss, Harlan, IN; Grandchildren: Andrea L. Watts, Ft. Wayne,…