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Jennie Marie Smith, 73,

Jennie Marie Smith, 73, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday,  May 9, 2013 at Mercy Hospital,  Defiance, OH. She was born on July 18, 1939 to Charles and AnnaDell (Reeb) Champion in Hicksville, OH. On October 15, 1965 she married Burdette S. Smith in Antwerp United Methodist Church. Jennie was a member of St. Paul…

Jack Lewis Bickhard

Jack Lewis Bickhard, 88, passed away February 12, 2013. Born January 3, 1925 in Huntington, IN to Amos and Frances Bickhard. He grew up on a farm outside of Antwerp, OH. Model airplanes and flying were a major interest beginning early in his youth. He graduated from Antwerp H.S. in 1943 as valedictorian along with…

Wanda Wannemacher

Wanda E. Wannemacher, 92 of Payne, passed away  Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice. Wanda was born in Zainesville, Indiana on July 6, 1920, a daughter of the late Grace (Johnson) and Jess  Tobias. On June 22, 1940 Wanda married John A. Wannemacher, who died Dec. 30, 1994. Wanda will be sadly…

David L. “Sleepy” Bakle

David L. “Sleepy” Bakle PAULDING – David L.”Sleepy” Bakle, 72, of Paulding died at 1:18 p.m. Sunday, May 5, 2013 as a result of an accident at County Road 115 and U.S. 24 in Paulding County. He was born January 25, 1941 in Defiance to the late Vaughn and Ottillia (Johanns) Bakle. He is survived…

Dog Warden Now part of Sheriff’s Office

The Paulding County Commissioners decided to change the Dog Warden to part of the Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, May 1, 2013. They made the decision to transfer the authority and jurisdiction of the Paulding County Dog Warden and Kennel operations to the Sheriff’s Office effective July 1, 2013. The Commissioners are confident this change will promote…

Dolores E. Volkert, 97

Dolores E. Volkert, 97, of Harlan, IN died April 27, 2013 in at her residence. Dolores was born in Orange Township, Hancock County, Ohio on December 10, 1915 to William and Leona (Lindsey) Businger. She was the last survivor of the Mark Center High School Class of 1934. Surviving are her sons: Allan (Charlene) Volkert,…

Julie Marie Miler, age 28

Julie Marie Miler, age 28, got her wings to fly with angels on April 24, 2013. Julie passed away from injuries sustained in an auto accident. She was born in Defiance, Ohio on November 13, 1984 to Sheila (Nelms) and Richard Miler. Julie is survived by her mother, Sheila (Hacker) Combs, Paulding; her father, Richard…

James E. Bidlack, age 90

James E. Bidlack, age 90, died Tuesday, April 23 at his residence. He was born August 11, 1922 in Grover Hill, the son of Aaron Ray and Edna Marie (McClure) Bidlack. On March 23, 1946 he married Marjorie M. Davis, who preceded him in death on September 12, 1994. On April 24, 1999 he married…

Last IN Holocaust Survivor to speak in Paulding

“Forgive. But Never Forget.” Last known Holocaust Survivor in Indiana to speak in Paulding PAULDING, OHIO – “Where is the God of Corrie Ten Boom? I do not want that God.” These were the thoughts of a young teenager during a time in our world’s history that many would choose to want to forget. As…

Jeffery Wobler, 52,

Jeffery Wobler, 52, of Payne, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2013. Jeff’s graveside memorial service is Saturday, April 27, 2013, 11:30 am at Wiltise Cemetery, Township Road 51, just north of State Route 500, Payne. Memorials are to Dooley Funeral Home, PO Box 452, Antwerp, Ohio 45813. www.dooleyfuneralhome.com

Tope – Klingler Announce Engagement

Sarah Alice Tope and Jason Dean Klingler of Paulding, OH would like to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Judy Tope and the late Dr. Lonnie Tope of Paulding, OH. The groom-to-be is the son of Tom and Lisa Klingler of Oakwood, OH. Sarah graduated from Paulding Exempted Village…