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Katie Marie Baumle, 23

PAYNE, Ohio Katie Marie Baumle, 23 of Payne, Ohio died Sept 27, 2013 at IU Medical Center, Indianapolis after a courageous struggle with Cystic Fibrosis. She was born in Fort Wayne on January 28, 1990 a daughter of Jerry & Kathy (Malfait) Baumle. Katie attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Fort Wayne. She will be greatly…

Alice “Ronnie” Shipman, 82,

Antwerp, OH Ronnie Shipman Alice “Ronnie” Shipman, 82, of Antwerp, passed away Friday, September 27, 2013 at her daughter’s home. Ronnie was born in Mark Center on November 29, 1930, a daughter of the late Hazel (Smith) and Leonard Kallsen. She attended the Antwerp Community Church and enjoyed sewing, cooking & spending time with her…

Kipfer – Heck Engagement

Donald and Marlene Kipfer, of Payne, announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Amber Lee, to Timothy Everett Heck, the son of Daniel and Debra Heck, of Payne. The bride-elect is a 2008 graduate of Wayne Trace High School and a graduate of Ivy Tech Community College, Fort Wayne, IN, with an Associate’s…

Digital Mammography Coming to CMH

HICKSVILLE, OH— Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) is proud to announce that digital mammography will soon be added to the hospital’s scope of services for women. This new equipment incorporates advanced imaging technology that provides incredibly sharp images. Digital mammography allows an image to be taken electronically and immediately stored on a computer. The images are…

Phyllis Joan Ruble Pond

Phyllis Joan Ruble Pond, 82, of New Haven went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 22, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 25, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Rosa Ruble. She grew up on a farm northeast of Warren, IN. She graduated from…

Leilani Lloyd, 76,

Antwerp, Leilani Lloyd, 76, of Antwerp, passed away Monday, September 23, 2013 at home. Leilani was born in Fort Wayne on August 20, 1937, a daughter of the late Alice (Harshbarger) and Frank Schibley. She worked at Taylor Made Glass, Payne & was a member of Divine Mercy Catholic Parish. On Feb. 14, 1953 she…

Helen M. Sigley, age 76

DEFIANCE: Helen M. Sigley, age 76 died Friday, September 20, 2013 at the Laurels of Defiance. She was born December 5, 1936 in Paulding, Ohio the daughter of Frank and Elizabeth (Keim) Eiserle. She retired in 1999 from Park Center, Ft. Wayne, IN. She was a member of Divine Mercy Catholic Parish, Paulding. She attended…

Marietta Ruth Riley, age 74

PAYNE: Marietta Ruth Riley, age 74 died Thursday, September 19, 2013 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft. Wayne, IN. She was born December 13, 1938 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, the daughter of Orville E. and Inez E. (Snook) Long. On June 28, 1959 she married Carl L. Riley Jr. She was a registered nurse; owner/operator…

Antwerp Village Council Meeting – September 2013

REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF ANTWERP SEPTEMBER 16, 2013   THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE VILLAGE OF ANTWERP COUNCIL WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 5:30 P.M. BY MAYOR TOM VANVLERAH. COUNCIL PERSONS PRESENT: LARRY RYAN, RUDIE REEB, KEN REINHART, STEVE DERCK, AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT JAN REEB. KAREN LEE WAS NOT PRESENT.   ALSO IN…

William “Bill” Smith

Private Funeral Services for 87 year old William “Bill” Smith of Cadiz will be Sunday, September 15, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at King’s Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the East End Cemetery with military honors. Survivors: 6 Sons & Daughters-In-Law: Larry & Saundra Smith, Quincy, IL; David & Debra Smith, Paulding, OH; Gregory &…