Category: Obituaries

Clare M. Lanz, age 91

PAULDING: Clare M. Lanz, age 91 died Thursday, October 3 at the Country Inn Enhanced Living Center, Paulding, Ohio. She was born April 29, 1922, in Paulding County, Ohio, the daughter of Alfred and Bertha (Hafeli) Buehler. On August 27, 1944 she married Elmer Lanz, who preceded her in death on April 13, 2002. She…

James W. Norden, 76

Woodburn James W. Norden, 76, of Woodburn died Thursday, October 3, 2013, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. The Woodburn native was the son of the late William and Edna Norden. He served his country in the Indiana National Guard, and retired in 2012 after 38 years as the owner of Woodburn Welding. He enjoyed helping…

Diane Hawkins Kline, 53,

Colorado Springs, CO Diane Hawkins Kline, 53, of Colorado Springs, CO, formerly of Antwerp, passed away suddenly on September 11, 2013. She was born January 16, 1960. Diane is survived by her parents, Larry and Maryann Hawkins of Brooksville, FL also a brother Gary and sister-in-law Kathy of Estero, FL. Memorials pending at Brewers Funeral…

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…

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.…