Category: Obituaries

Thomas E. Laukhuf

PAULDING: Thomas E. Laukhuf, age 69 died Tuesday, November 22, 2016. He was born February 1, 1947 in Paulding the son of the late Kenneth and Marjorie (Graf) Laukhuf. He was a retired farmer and enjoyed gardening and fishing. He is survived by a brother, Bruce (Vickie) Laukhuf, Haviland; sisters, Carol (Ron) Koehl, Nokomis, FL,…

Linda Lee Ann Hook

Linda Lee Ann Hook, 60 of Payne went to be with the Lord on November 19, 2016 at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center after a long battle with ALS. Lee Ann was born in Hicksville on June 2, 1956 a daughter of George & Edith (Zartman) Mills. She was a valued employee at Kwik Lok,…

Pearl Bok

Antwerp, Ohio Pearl Bok, 76, of Antwerp, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Indiana University Health Center. Pearl was born in Antwerp on August 5, 1940, a daughter of the late Dorothy Ada (Laney) Schooley Stickney and Robert  Earl Stickney. She was a friendly person who never knew a stranger. Pearl was a loving…

Kenneth R. Simpson

Cecil, Ohio: Kenneth R. Simpson age 65 died Sunday, September 18, 2016 at the Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus Ohio. He was born in Paulding County Ohio on July 2, 1951 the son of Robert I. and Mable I. (Hartwick) Simpson. On September 16, 1972 he married Deanna D. (Carey) Simpson who survives. He…

James “Roger” Harris

James “Roger” Harris   June 7th, 1939 – September 17th, 2016 Roger Harris, 77, of Churubusco died on Saturday, September 17th, 2016 at Parkview Regional Hospital while surrounded by his family.  He was born in Detroit, MI in 1939 and spent his childhood years in New Haven.  He graduated from New Haven High School in 1957. …

Rubie Helen Meredith

Antwerp, OH Rubie Helen Meredith, 82, of Bluffton, IN, passed away at home Saturday, September 10, 2016. Rubie was born in Antwerp on July 13, 1934, a daughter of the late Dollie (Woods) and William  Jordan. She was a 1952 graduate of Antwerp High School and a 1961 graduate of Lima School of Practical Nursing.…

Karl M. White

Las Vegas, Nevada Karl M. White, 80 of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016.  Born October 18, 1935 in Payne, Ohio, he was the son of the late Harry and Marie (Bailey) White.  He is survived by his children, David White and Dianne Holmes, both of Payne, Ohio; 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren,…

Ivan L. Woodling

Defiance, OH Ivan L. Woodling, Jr, 76, passed away Sept. 1, 2016 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born Nov. 8, 1939 in Toledo, a son of the late Betty (Walters) & Ivan Woodling, Sr. Ivan proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.  He later worked at Norfolk & Southern Railroad and then…

Dale F. Cluts

PAULDING, OH: Dale F. Cluts, age 75 died Friday, August 19, 2016. He was born January 15, 1941 in Payne, Ohio, the son of the late William H. and Kathryn E. (Preston) Cluts. On August 4, 1962 he married Shirley Thrasher, who preceded him in death on April 4, 2001. On July 10, 2002 he…

Erma Jean Coak Rebber Strahley

PAULDING, OH: Erma Jean Coak Rebber Strahley, age 84 died Thursday, August 18, 2016. She was born April 14, 1932 in Payne, Ohio, the daughter of the late Raymond and Essie (Bradford) Sharp. She retired from Paulding Exempted Village Schools and was a member of Paulding Eagles #2405 Auxiliary; Paulding VFW #587 Auxiliary; and Paulding…

Cindy C. Campbell

CECIL, OH: Cindy C. Campbell, age 68 died Tuesday, August 16, 2016. She was born October 16, 1947 in Paulding, Ohio, the daughter of the late Cleo “Bud and Maxine (Glick) Hanenkratt. She was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Paulding. She was a former counselor for Family Services of Northwestern Ohio and…

Bobby L. Egnor

CORINTH, KENTUCKY: Former Paulding County and Bryan area resident, Bobby L. Egnor age 71 died Wednesday, August 10, 2016. He was born June 23, 1945 in Harts Creek, West Virginia, the son of the late Johnie and Thelma (Stolling) Egnor. In 1968 he married Karen S. Scarbrough, who preceded him in death on July 27,…

Louise Sarah Birkhold

Louise Sarah Birkhold, 76, of Sandusky, formerly of Payne. passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2016. Louise was born in Paulding a daughter of the late Carolus & Enid (Greene) Birkhold. She was a teacher at Huron City Schools and worked at the Sandusky Best Western/Days Inn for many years, but was just as content to…