Betty J. Wilks, 96, of Antwerp, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021, at Vancrest of Payne. Betty was born in Fort Wayne on July 29, 1924, a daughter of the late Mabel Irene (Bennett) and Delta Reeb. She enjoyed time with her family, especially baby sitting for them. Betty loved to sew and bake. Betty…
Category: Obituaries
David C. Laker
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CECIL, OH: David C. Laker age 74 died Friday, May 7, 2021. He was born June 23, 1946 in Ft. Wayne, IN, son of the late Roman “Bud” and Christine (Phlipot) Laker. On August 1, 1970 he married Janet M. James who survives. He was a member and Deacon of Divine Mercy Catholic Parish, and…
Marion “Bud” Mabis
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Antwerp, OH“Bud” Mabis Marion “Bud” Mabis, 83, of Antwerp, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 at Vancrest of Payne. Bud was born in Monroeville, Indiana on April 5, 1938, a son of the late Beatrice Norwood and Merle Mabis. It was evident to everyone who knew Bud that his passion in life was God, family…
Marie Linette Shull
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Antwerp, OH Marie Linette Shull, 61, of Antwerp, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021, at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. Marie was born in Kittery, Maine on June 24, 1959, a daughter of Fredrick Gray and the late Alice (Strother) Lewis. Marie served her country in the United States Army, stationed in Germany. After returning from…
Virginia “Jenny” R. Neace
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Virginia “Jenny” R. Neace, 53, of Antwerp, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 at The Gardens of Paulding. She was born in Hicksville, Ohio on February 17, 1968, a daughter of the late Rubie (Jordan) and William Meredith, Sr. Jenny was a loving wife, mother and daughter. Jenny also was a great cook, animal lover…
Ruth Ann Boylan
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Antwerp, OH Ruth Ann Boylan, 89, of Antwerp, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at Vancrest of Payne. Ruth Ann was born in Hicksville on May 1, 1931, a daughter of the late Hazel (Crouse) and Dallas Whitman. She will be sadly missed by her sons, Guy (Jane), Bill (Tylene) & Bob (Deborah); grandchildren, Doug…
Ida May Mielke
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PAULDING: Ida May Mielke age 94 died Monday, January 18, 2021. She was born May 29, 1926 in Allen County, Indiana, daughter of the late Ellsworth and Edith (Barnhart) Rhodes. On July 6, 1946 she married Walter J. Mielke who preceded her in death on April 4, 1990. She was a member of St. John…
Anna C. Blanchard
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PAULDING, OH Anna C. Blanchard age 94 died Friday, January 15, 2021. She was born May 8, 1926 in Paulding County, daughter of the late John and Ada (Buchman) Kwascigroh. On June 20, 1953 she married Alfred R. Blanchard, who preceded her in death on July 27, 1988. She was a 1944 graduate of Oakwood…
Roger Jacob Spangler
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OAKWOOD, OH Roger Jacob Spangler, 81 of Oakwood passed away at 4:15 a.m., Saturday, January 16, 2021 at The Meadows of Kalida. He was born January 20, 1939 in Oakwood to the late Oliver and Clara Bell (Shafer) Spengler. On march 25, 1961, he married Marie Dearth whom he shared a loving marriage of 58…
Stanley Woods Jordan
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Antwerp, OH Stanley Woods Jordan, 96, of Antwerp, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay. Stan was born in Antwerp on June 27, 1924, a son of the late Dollie (Woods) and William Jordan. He never stood on the sidelines. From his high school days, playing for the undefeated 1938 Archer…
Writer and Local Historian Stan Jordan Says, “See Ya!” for the Last Time
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West Bend News writer and Antwerp resident Stan Jordan passed away yesterday evening, January 13. Please be considerate of his family and the West Bend News family, and give time for mourning at this time. We miss you very much! Stan gave us many years to great fun, history and friendship. Rest In Peace 1924-2021…
Rita Roseann Carter
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Rita Roseann (Hanna) Carter, 61 years, of Sherwood, Ohio passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at Brookview Healthcare Center, Defiance. Rita was born January 31, 1959 in Hicksville, Ohio, the daughter of late Eugene A. and Martha (Fackler) Hanna. She was a 1979 graduate of Napoleon High School. Rita married Ron E. Carter on October…
Eleanor E. Fellers
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PAULDING: Eleanor E. Fellers age 88 died Wednesday, January 6, 2021. She was born February 10, 1932 in Paulding County, daughter of the late Frank and Gail (Stouffer) Carnahan. On December 8, 1951 she married Donald J. Fellers who preceded her in death on May 7, 2008. She is survived by her children: Gail (Don)…
