Category: Obituaries

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…

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…

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 &…

Deloris “Dee” Giltz, age 91

PHOENIX, ARIZONA: Former Paulding County resident, Deloris “Dee” Giltz, age 91 died Wednesday, September 4, 2013. She was born in Paulding County, Ohio, on January 15, 1922 the daughter of Frank and Ursula (Tuohy) Price. She married Wilbur “Wib” Giltz, who preceded her in death. Deloris is survived by a sister, Helen Johnson, Ft. Wayne;…

Robert C. Thornell, age 86

PAULDING: Robert C. Thornell, age 86 died Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at the Gardens of Paulding, Paulding, Ohio. He was born February 2, 1927 in Van Wert County, Ohio, the son of Walter and Mary E. (Tatman) Thornell. On January 18, 1947 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Paulding, he married Alma Mae Arend who survives.…

Edwin R. Temple, age 69

PAULDING: Edwin R. Temple, age 69 died Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at the Gardens of Paulding, Paulding, Ohio. He was born in Paulding, Ohio, on June 19, 1944, the son of Raymond and Avanelle (Howell) Temple. On January 6, 1973 he married Carol Thomas, who survives. He was an US Air Force Veteran serving during…

Richard O. Garver

BRYAN: Richard O. Garver, age 77 died Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance, Ohio. He was born June 4, 1936 in Paulding County, Ohio, the son of Richard A. and Elizabeth (Lawson) Garver. On November 9, 1998 he married Betty Casper Grunden, who preceded him in death on February 12, 2013.…

Sophie Mae Pfister

ROCKFORD, OHIO: Sophie Mae Pfister, age 92 died Thursday, August 29 at the Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford, Ohio. She was born in Paulding County, Ohio, the daughter of Eli and Emma Helen (Gerber) Pfister. She was a self employed hairdresser; a former member of the National Hairdresser’s Guild; Rockford Chamber of Commerce; Shanes Crossing…

Dick Dunderman

Antwerp, OH Dick Dunderman Richard Ray Dunderman,  82 of  Antwerp passed away Friday, August 23, 2013. Dick was born in Antwerp on July 21, 1931 a son of the late Raymond & Bessie (Donat) Dunderman. Dick will be remembered most as Antwerp’s Police Chief. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy and was a member…