ANTWERP, OH: Bobby Wayne Elders, 63, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away at home on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Bobby was born in Defiance, Ohio on October 4, 1959. He worked at Defiance Metal Products but was much more comfortable pick’n & grinin’ with his guitar at home or in his own band. He loved the…
ANTWERP, OH: Gaylord Vernon Laukhuf, 88, of Antwerp, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Vern was born in Venedocia, Ohio on July 27, 1934, a son of the late Josephine (Lee) & Christian Laukhuf. He served his country in the United States Air Force from 1954 to 1957. Vern was…
ANTWERP, OH: Patricia Joyce Marlin, Antwerp, Ohio passed away peacefully in her home Friday, January 27, 2023. She was born November 22, 1928 in Garrett, Indiana to Clarence and Jessie (Rafferty) Byanskie. She was a graduate of Bryan High School and Bowling Green State University. She married Thomas Marlin, June 20, 1953, and together they…
PAYNE, OH: Nedra N. Cox, 76, of Payne, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. She will join her loving husband of 54 years Michael in heaven with their favorite dogs Sadie and Miracle. Nedra was born in Fort Wayne on May 25, 1946, a daughter of the late…
ANTWERP, OH: Dennis Ray Lee, 76, of Antwerp, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at his home. Denny was born in Payne, Ohio, on March 7, 1946, son of the late Myrtle (Wirts) & Robert Lee. Denny worked at BF Goodrich for 42 years. He was a talented writer and woodworker. Denny cherished time spent with…
ANTWERP, OH: Lynne Eileen Carr, 58, of Antwerp, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Indiana University Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Lynne was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on October 21, 1964, to Joyce and David Carr. Lynne was a 1984 graduate of Antwerp High School. She also got her culinary arts degree from…
WOODBURN, IN: Sharon Ann McConnell, 80, of Woodburn, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022, at her home. Sharon was born in Paulding County on October 8, 1941, a daughter of the late Esther (Hoeppner) & William Zirkelbach. Sharon worked for much of her life as the Secretary at East Allen County Schools. She enjoyed reading,…
ANTWERP, OH: James Donnell, 85, of Antwerp, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. Jim was born in Antwerp on June 24, 1937, a son of the late Regina (Dunderman) & Arlie Donnell. Jim was a simple, honest, and hardworking man. In recent years, he found much satisfaction driving truck for…
WOODBURN, IN: Norman “Norm” Edward Hoeppner, age 65, received his eternal reward on Tuesday July 12th, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. Norm was born on November 20th, 1956, in Fort Wayne IN to Virgil and Alice (Oberlin) Hoeppner. Norm attended Woodlan high school where he enjoyed all sports especially baseball playing shortstop. He had various jobs…
ANTWERP, OH: Stephen Derck, 79, of Antwerp, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022, at his home. Steve was born in Hicksville, Ohio on April 24, 1942, a son of the late Helen (Perl) & Joseph Derck. Steve grew up on his family’s farm and enjoyed hunting and fishing. As a young man, he was…
ANTWERP, OH Mark Lucas, 65, of Antwerp, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. Mark was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana on October 4, 1956, a son of the late Marlene (Coles) & Richard Lucas. Mark’s early years were spent alongside his four siblings, singing and playing guitar in the family…
John William Phillips, 74, of Hicksville, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021, at Coventry Meadows in Ft. Wayne. John was born in Hicksville on October 17, 1947, a son of the late Ruth (Gloor) & Robert Phillips. John worked for many years at Dietrich Industries. He was a proud Marine, bravely serving his country in…
William “Bill” Joseph Schmidt, Sr., 80, of Payne, Ohio passed away October 31, 2021. Bill was born in Payne on May 2, 1941 a son of the late Harry and Ida (Carpenter) Schmidt. Everyone will remember this husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, millwright, lawnmower man, fun loving, hard working and honest man. Anyone who knew Bill…
