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Benjamin M. Blankenship, age 85

CONVOY, OHIO: Former Paulding resident, Benjamin M. Blankenship, age 85 died Tuesday, October 15 at Van Wert County Hospital, Van Wert, Ohio. He was born April 8, 1928 in Macon County, TN, the son of Harmon and Idell (Scott) Blankenship. On July 29, 1950 he married Martha Ann Gregory, who preceded him in death on…

Donna Hahn, 103

Donna Hahn, 103 of Antwerp, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2013 at Van Crest of Antwerp. Donna was born in New Haven, Indiana on December 27, 1909, a daughter of the late Anna (Schwehn) and Charles Werling. She was a nurse at Paulding County Hospital. On Feb 26, 1938 Donna married Gilbert Hahn, who died…

Eloise E. Gerig, 82,

Woodburn Eloise E. Gerig, 82, of Woodburn, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2013 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of the late William and Florence (nee Schinbeckler) Klaehn. She was an active member of the Christ Lutheran Church, Woodburn and was a Stephen Minister. She…

M. Joan Burtch, age 83

PAULDING: M. Joan Burtch, age 83 died Wednesday, October 9 at CHP Hospice, Defiance, OH. She was born April 11, 1930 in St. Marys, Ohio, the daughter of Edward and Iris (Henschen) Kuns. On August 28, 1949 she married Karl Burtch, who survives. She was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church where she…

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…