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Benjamin M. Blankenship, age 85

CONVOY, OHIO: Former Paulding resident, Benjamin M. Blankenship, age 85 died Tuesday, October 15 at Van Wert County Hospital, Van Wert, Ohio. He was born April 8, 1928 in Macon County, TN, the son of Harmon and Idell (Scott) Blankenship. On July 29, 1950 he married Martha Ann Gregory, who preceded him in death on…

Donna Hahn, 103

Donna Hahn, 103 of Antwerp, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2013 at Van Crest of Antwerp. Donna was born in New Haven, Indiana on December 27, 1909, a daughter of the late Anna (Schwehn) and Charles Werling. She was a nurse at Paulding County Hospital. On Feb 26, 1938 Donna married Gilbert Hahn, who died…

Eloise E. Gerig, 82,

Woodburn Eloise E. Gerig, 82, of Woodburn, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2013 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of the late William and Florence (nee Schinbeckler) Klaehn. She was an active member of the Christ Lutheran Church, Woodburn and was a Stephen Minister. She…

M. Joan Burtch, age 83

PAULDING: M. Joan Burtch, age 83 died Wednesday, October 9 at CHP Hospice, Defiance, OH. She was born April 11, 1930 in St. Marys, Ohio, the daughter of Edward and Iris (Henschen) Kuns. On August 28, 1949 she married Karl Burtch, who survives. She was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church where she…

Paulding County Court Reports

Criminal Disposition Report Dustin N. Ripke; Oakwood; Disorderly Conduct; Dismissed; case dismissed per State; costs to defendant; Count A; Assault; No Cont; shall pay all fines and costs; probation; no unlawful contact w/victims; community service; make restitution through the clerk’s office; Count B; Crim. Damages; Dismiss; Count B dismissed per State; Count C; Criminal Damage;…

Clare M. Lanz, age 91

PAULDING: Clare M. Lanz, age 91 died Thursday, October 3 at the Country Inn Enhanced Living Center, Paulding, Ohio. She was born April 29, 1922, in Paulding County, Ohio, the daughter of Alfred and Bertha (Hafeli) Buehler. On August 27, 1944 she married Elmer Lanz, who preceded her in death on April 13, 2002. She…

James W. Norden, 76

Woodburn James W. Norden, 76, of Woodburn died Thursday, October 3, 2013, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. The Woodburn native was the son of the late William and Edna Norden. He served his country in the Indiana National Guard, and retired in 2012 after 38 years as the owner of Woodburn Welding. He enjoyed helping…

Diane Hawkins Kline, 53,

Colorado Springs, CO Diane Hawkins Kline, 53, of Colorado Springs, CO, formerly of Antwerp, passed away suddenly on September 11, 2013. She was born January 16, 1960. Diane is survived by her parents, Larry and Maryann Hawkins of Brooksville, FL also a brother Gary and sister-in-law Kathy of Estero, FL. Memorials pending at Brewers Funeral…

Paulding County Commissioners Meeting Minutes 10/1/13

Paulding County Commissioners Meeting Minutes 10/1/13   This 1st day of October, 2013, the Defiance/Paulding Consolidated Job & Family Services’ Board met in regular session with the following members present: Otto L. Nicely, James E. Harris, Jr., Thomas L. Kime, Fred Pieper, Roy Klopfenstein, Tony Zartman IN THE MATTER OF APPROVING THE BY-LAWS FOR THE…

Paulding County Commissioners Meeting Minutes 9/11/13

Paulding County Commissioners 9/11/13   This 11th day of September, 2013, the Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members present: Fred Pieper, Tony Zartman, Roy Klopfenstein, and Nola Ginter, Clerk ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS: Warrants documented as 200987 through 201065 for County Bills were approved and certified to the County Auditor…