RENÉ BONNING
1960-2004
GLOBE, ARIZ. — René Joan Ernest Bonning, 43, of Globe, Ariz., formerly of Cecil died at 5:14 a.m. (Arizona time), July 3.
She was born Dec. 6, 1960, the daughter of David and Pearl Ernest. On June 15, 1979, she married Robert Bonning of Defiance, who survives.
Also surviving are a daughter, Pearl; a son, Robert Bonning Jr.; three sisters, Rosalie (Dick) Gasser of Payne, Rhonda (Steven) Lantow Sr. of Paulding, and Elizabeth (Jerry) Wise of Oakwood; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Services are pending in Globe, Ariz.

WILLIS FINNEGAN
1914-2004
PAULDING — Willis Henry Finnegan, 90, of Paulding, died at 7:45 p.m., Sunday, July 4, at the Hawthorn Court Nursing Home in Paulding.
He was born March 23, 1914, in Blue Creek Township, the son of William and Emma (Hook) Finnegan. He was a retired farmer and a truck driver for the former Union Quarries of Scott.
He is survived by many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by five brothers, Floyd, Harvey, William, George and Fred Finnegan and two sisters, Grace Pate and Cloe Aleshire.
Services will be held today, July 7, at Den Herder Funeral Home, with visitation one hour prior to services. Burial will be in the Blue Creek Cemetery, Haviland.

BEULAH STRALEY
1912-2004
FINDLAY — Beulah A. Straley, 92, of Findlay, died at 8:30 a.m., July 2, at Fox Run Manor, formerly The Blanchard House.
She was born Dec. 20, 1912, in Paulding, the daughter of Otto E. and Martha (Mossiney) Ludwig. She taught school in Paulding for many years, owned the Hasty Tasty Lunch Counter, was in ownership of the Findlay Motel and Dairy Whip with her husband, Huston Straley, owned Hair Salon, was a troubleshooter for L.K. Enterprises, and also managed Jo Anne Fabrics in Findlay. She was a member of Eastern Star.
Surviving are a daughter, Mirella R. (Donald) Zimmerman of Findlay; brothers and sisters, Lois Young of Payne and DeLean Dotterer of Gulf Breeze, Fla.; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sharlene Chiles; a brother, William of Lima; and three sisters, Florence Unger, Helen Reinhart and Lela Wilhelm all of Paulding.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 10, at the Howard United Methodist Church in Findlay, with the Rev. Deborah Stevens officiating.
“Bea” is donating her body to the Medical College of Ohio in the Anatomical Donation Program.
Preferred memorials are to the Howard United Methodist Church, 220 Cherry St., Findlay, 45814, or to the Bridge Home Health and Hospice in Findlay.

ELIZABETH TRIER TYLER
1911-2004
HOCKESSIN, Del. — Elizabeth (Strayer) Trier Tyler, 92, of Cokesbury Village, Hockessin, Del., died on July 2, following an extended illness.
She was born Aug. 9, 1911, in Payne, the daughter of Jerry and Minnie Strayer. She graduated from the Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing and was employed as a registered nurse. In 1940, she married Raymond T. Trier, who preceded her in death in 1987. She married Chaplin W. Tyler, who preceded her in death on Feb. 29, 2004.
Surviving are a son, Stanley T. (Ellen) Trier of Dover, Del; a daughter, Sally (Gareth) Grant of Sydney, Australia; eight grandsons; two grand daughter-in-laws; and a great- granddaughter.
Burial was in Paris, Texas.
Preferred memorials are to Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc., 700 Hoffman Drive, Watertown, Wis., 53094 or the Lutheran Special Education Ministries, 6861 East Nevada, Detroit, Mich., 48234-2938.

HAZEL EICHENAUER
1937-2004
SHERWOOD — Hazel L. Eichenauer, 66, of Sherwood, died at 5:45 a.m. Tuesday, July 6, at the Harborside Healthcare Center in Bryan.
She was born Dec. 8, 1937, in Defiance, the daughter of Paul W. and Mabel I. (Etchie) Parent, who both preceded her in death. On Nov. 30, 1957, she married Daniel D. Eichenauer, who survives. She was a former aide at the Defiance Hospital, and a homemaker/domestic. She had attended the Sherwood Open Bible Church for many years.
Also surviving are two sons, William and Michael Eichenauer, both of Sherwood; and a sister, Peggy (Davie) Parker of Sherwood.
She also was preceded in death by a sister, Hilda Parent.
Services were held Friday, July 9 at the Sherwood United Methodist Church, with the Rev. George Alley officiating. Burial was in the Sherwood Cemetery.
Preferred memorials are to the Sherwood Open Bible Building Fund or to the Gideons.

ELSIE SCOTT
CHAFEE, Mo.— Elsie Emelia Scott, 84, of Chafee, Mo., formerly of Detroit, Paulding, Homestead, Fla. and Stanford, N.C., died Feb. 1, 2004, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo.
She owned a bowling alley/diner, a bar, nightclub, hotel and two restaurants, sold cosmetics, volunteered at a hospital, and was a volunteer at the Bread Basket in Sanford.
Surviving are a grandson, two granddaughters, a stepdaughter, and many great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were a son, Herbie; and a daughter Lydia Wyatt.
Services were held in February in the St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Graveside services were held July 9 in Live Oak Cemetery, Paulding. Den Herder Funeral Home in Paulding was in charge of the graveside services.

ELOISE STOUT
1927-2004
ANTWERP — Eloise Stout, 76, of Antwerp, died at 4:48 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, at Parkview Memorial Hospital in Fort Wayne.
She was born Dec. 16, 1927, in Muscle Shoals, Ala., the daughter of Rollie and Annie Mae (Graham) Sharpton. On April 16, 1947, she married Howard “Dean” Stout, who survives. She was a head cashier at Kroger and A&P in Fort Wayne and a member of the First Baptist Church in Antwerp. She loved her herb garden, flowers, cooking and decorating.
Also surviving are a daughter, Peggy Hurt of Fort Wayne; two grandsons; eight great-grandchildren; and two sisters, June Claymiller of Fort Wayne and Jewel Claunch of Phoenix.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra; a brother, Edward Sharpton, and a sister, Martha Babcock.
Services were held Friday, July 9 at the First Baptist Church in Antwerp, with the Rev. Jim Edwards officiating. Burial was in the Maumee Cemetery in Antwerp. Dooley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to her family.

DAVID HOOKER
1940-2004
CHICAGO – David L. Hooker, 64, a past Paulding and Fort Wayne resident, died on Monday, July 5.
He was born May 6, 1940, in Paulding, the son of John C. and Buelah (Schultz) Hooker, who both preceded him in death. He retired from International Harvester in 1995. He was an active member of Northwestern University Institute for Learning in Retirement. He was also a founding member of the Fort Dearborn Chapter of S.A.R., a member of MENSA and a volunteer in many social organizations.
Surviving is a sister, Patricia L. Hooker.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, at the Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago. A memorial service will be held in Paulding at a later date, with inurnment to follow in the Blue Creek Cemetery in Paulding County.
Memorials may be sent to the Fourth Presbyterian Church, 136 E. Chestnut, Chicago, Ill., 60611.

MARIA PIERCE
1971-2004
CONVOY — Maria J. Pierce, 32, of Convoy, died at 5:10 p.m. Wednesday, July 7 from injuries received in a car crash at Ohio 49 and U.S. 30.
She was born Aug. 31, 1971, in Lima, the daughter of Rita (Ernst) and Norbert “Nub” Schnipke, who both survive in Ottoville. On Sept. 7, 1991, she married Randy Pierce, who survives. She was the marketing supervisor at Central Mutual Insurance Company in Van Wert, a member of the St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Van Wert, a member of the Insurance Conference Planners, treasurer of the Convoy Sports Center Board and was a member of the Youth Football Association Board.
Also surviving are a son, Steven, and a daughter, Angela,, both at home; four brothers, Michael (Daphne) Schnipke of Ney, Rodney Schnipke of Ottoville, Terry (Theresa) Schnipke of Columbus Grove, and Christopher (Theresa) Schnipke of Ottoville.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Bradley Schnipke.
Services were held Saturday, July 10 at the St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Van Wert, with Father Charles Obinwa and Deacon Andy McMahon officiating. Burial was in the Convoy I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Gearhart, Mack and Jurczyk Funeral Home in Convoy was in charge of the arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to the family.

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FRANCES MINCK
1904-2004
CECIL — J. Francis Minck, 100, of Cecil, died at 10:15 p.m. Saturday, July 10, at his residence.
He was born March 27, 1904, in Cecil, the son of Joseph A. and Anna M. (Coressel) Minck. On March 4, 1930, he married Dorothy E. Bayliss, who preceded him in death in 1990. He was a retired farmer and a lifetime member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cecil. He was a member of the Paulding Council #2584 Knights of Columbus for over 78 years, a member of the Fourth Degree Bishop Rappe Assembly Knights of Columbus #824 where he served as district deputy of the K of C for several years, and was a member of the Defiance Elks Lodge #147.
He is survived by two sons, Joseph F. of Defiance and Jerry Minck of Cecil; five daughters, Julianne (Orville) Smith, Marilyn (James) Waploe, Janis (Keith) Hubbard and Joan (Doug) McBride, all of Defiance, and Jeannine (Bob) Miller of Paulding; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; eight step-grandchildren; and 24 step-great-grandchildren.
Also preceding him in death were two sisters, Coletta Grew and Anna Hoover; three grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. today, July 14, at the St. Michaels Catholic Church near Defiance, with Father Herman Scherger officiating. Co-officiating will be Father Dave Tscheme and Deacon David Laker. Mausoleum encryptment will be in Riverview Memory Gardens in Defiance. Lawson-Roessner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to the Troy J. Miller Scholarship Fund, in care of Defiance College, 701 North Clinton, Defiance, Ohio, 43512.

DONALD
McCULLOUGH
1923-2004
OAKWOOD — Donald “Keith” McCullough Sr., 80, of Oakwood, died at 3:38 a.m. Saturday, July 10, at the Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne where he had been a patient for one day.
He was born July 13, 1923, in Oakwood, the son of James S. and Gertrude (Wright) McCullough. On Feb. 27, 1942, he married Barbra Jean Maddock, who survives in Oakwood. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during WWII as a pharmacist mate first class on the USS Segundo SS-398 in the South Pacific. He retired in 1985 as an agent/telegraph operator for the former Nickel Plate Railroad following 43 years of service. He was a member of the Oakwood American Legion, VFW Post #587 in Paulding, the Southwest Florida U.S. Submarine Veterans World War II Chapter, and attended the Oakwood United Methodist Church.
Also surviving are two daughters, Kathy Williams of Smith Mountain Lake, Va. and Jean (Dan) Bulau of Van Wert; three sons, Mike (Wendy) McCullough of Hudson, Mich., Donald McCullough Jr. of Lambertville, Mich., and James (Cheryl) McCullough of Mayhill, N.M.; a brother, Roger McCullough of Fort Myers, Fla.; a sister, Marilyn Young of Oakwood; 11 grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-stepgrandchild; and one great-great-grandson.
Preceding him in death were a brother, Wayne McCullough; a sister, Pauline Weisenberger; a great-granddaughter, Hope Stallbaum; and a stepgrandson, Trevor Bulau.
Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. today, July 14, at Oakwood United Methodist Church, with Pastor C. Michael Brown officiating. Burial will be in the Prairie Chapel Cemetery in Oakwood at a later date. Den Herder Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church.
Preferred memorials are to the donor’s choice.

CRAIG McCLOUD
1975-2004
PAULDING – Craig McCloud, 29, died at 12:15 p.m. Monday, July 12, at his home after an extended illness.
He was born May 24, 1975 in Defiance, the son of Raymond and Joyce (Workman) McCloud. He was formerly employed by Larry Grace Construction, Paulding.
Surviving are his parents, of Paulding; a daughter, Chelsie Miller, Defiance; a son, Coltin McCloud, Van Wert; a brother, Darrin (Julie) McCloud, Cecil; a sister, Elaine McCloud, Paulding; a niece and nephew; his nurse, Patti Stoller; and caregiver, Linda Aldred.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 15, at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding, with the Rev. Pat Holt officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery, Paulding.
Visitation is from 2:30-9 p.m. today, July 14, and from 9 a.m. until services on Thursday.
Memorials may be made to the Craig McCloud Family.

EVELYN MILLER
1930-2004
BRICETON — Evelyn “Sis” Miller, 73, died last week at her residence.
She was born Nov. 18, 1930, in Van Wert County, the daughter of Nina (Girod) and Gayle Ashbaugh. She was a 1948 graduate of Hoaglin-Jackson High School and retired following 33 years of service as a head cook for Blue Creek and later Wayne Trace Local Schools.
Surviving are a daughter, Cheryll (Louis) Miller of Defiance; Joyce Hessel of Scott; two brothers, Gerald (Reta) Ashbaugh of Van Wert and Delbert Saylor of Florida; and two grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her parents; a stepfather, Virgil Saylor; and three brothers, Alton Ashbaugh, David “Stooge” Ashbaugh, and Elbert Saylor.
Services were held Monday, July 19 at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home in Van Wert. Burial was in the Middle Creek Cemetery in Grover Hill.
Preferred memorials are to the American Diabetes Association.

WILMA TORMAN MAY
1952-2004
CLOVERDALE — Wilma L. Torman May, 52, of Cloverdale, died at 2:50 a.m. Monday, July 19, in her residence.
She was born Jan. 8, 1952, in Fraziers Bottom, W.Va., the daughter of Orion H. and Lorene A. (Chapman) Holley. On April 26, 1969, she married David R. Torman, who preceded her in death on Sept. 30, 2000. On Aug. 16, 2003, she married William R. May Jr., who survives in Cloverdale. She was a homemaker and a member of the Mandale CCCU Church.
Also surviving are a son, David R. (Angel) Torman, Cloverdale; a daughter, Kimberly Torman, Cloverdale; four brothers, W.E. (Rheba) Holley of Newark, Alonzo (Linda) Holley of Hurricane, W.Va., Ira Dale (Ellen) Holley of Florida, and Michael Mercedes Holley of Pennsylvania; a sister, Anna Gillispie of Fraziers Bottom, W.Va.; four grandchildren; four stepbrothers; six stepsisters; and three step-grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death were her parents; and a grandchild, Jared Barnhart.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 22 at the Mandale Church, with the Rev. Don Rogers officiating. Burial will be in the Cascade Cemetery in Cloverdale.
Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. today, July 21, at Heitmeyer Funeral Home in Continental, and one hour prior to services at the church. Heitmeyer Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to Hospice of Putnam County.

FOREST ODAFFER
1913-2004
GROVER HILL — Forest (Frosty) Odaffer, 90, of Grover Hill, died at 10:05 a.m. Tuesday, July 13, at his residence.
He was born Sept. 24, 1913, in Ohio City, the son of Lewis and Lucille (Mottinger) Odaffer. In 1936, he married Marcile Oakley, who preceded him in death. He was a farmer, a member of Mt. Pleasant Church in rural Van Wert County, and a softball umpire and player.
Surviving are a son, Larry (Alice) Odaffer of Scott; three sisters, Clara Belle Rogers of Florida, Marianna Coil of Venedocia, and Ethel Taylor of Van Wert; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He also was preceded in death by five brothers, William, Russell, Floyd “Whitey”, Carl, and Roy Donald in infancy.
Services were held Friday, July 16 at the Mt. Pleasant Church with the Rev. Phil Mercer officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Preferred memorials are to the church hymnal fund.

ANDREW JAMES JONES
1981-2004
PAULDING — Andrew “Andy” James Jones, 22, of Paulding, died at 12:19 a.m. Saturday, July 24, as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle crash in Jackson Township.
He was born Sept. 28, 1981, in Toledo, the son of David W. and Dianne T. (Herr) Jones, who both survive in Paulding. He was a 2000 graduate of Paulding High School and was employed by Sauder’s Woodworking of Archbold. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Paulding.
He is also survived by a daughter, Paige Bree Jones of Paulding; Paige’s mother, Rachel Densmore, Paulding; two sisters, Alicia Jones of Oakwood and Rachel Jones of Paulding; two brothers, Eric and Ryan Jones of Paulding; and paternal grandparents, Earl and Joann Jones of Toledo.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Vincent and Theresa Herr.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. today, July 28, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paulding, with the Rev. G. Allan Fillman officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery, Paulding.
Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. prior to services at the church.
Den Herder Funeral Home in Paulding is in charge of the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, preferred memorials are to Paige Bree Jones.

VIOLET EDWARDS
1925-2004
Violet I. Edwards, 79, died Saturday, July 24, at Convoy Care Center.
She was born Aug. 17, 1925, in Sikeston, Mo., the daughter of John and Clara (Begley) Matlock. In 1945, she married Clarence Edwards, who preceded her in death in 1997. She was an accomplished seamstress and a member of Calvary Temple Church in Fort Wayne.
Surviving are three sons, Gene (Linda) of Payne, Marv (Janis) and Randy (Lora) Mitchell, both of Hicksville; a daughter, Gureta (Ron) Nusbaum of Apopka, Fla.; a brother, Amond Edwards of Iuka, Miss.; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death were four brothers, Asa, Sol, Aaron and Bill; a sister, Mildred Ward; and two grandchildren.
Services were held Tuesday, July 27, at Brown Funeral Home with the Rev. Ray Miller and the Rev. Paino officiating. Burial was in the Forest Home Cemetery.
Preferred memorials are to the donor’s choice.

STEVE McDONALD
1953-2004
OAKWOOD — Steve “Mac” McDonald, 51, of Oakwood, died at 2:09 p.m., Friday, July 23, at the Hawthorn Court Nursing Home, following an extended illness.
He was born Jan. 25, 1953, in Defiance, the son of John “Jack” and Helen (Tadsen) McDonald. He was a former employee of Dietrich Industries in Hicksville.
He is survived by his mother, Helen L. McDonald of Paulding; a daughter, Missy (Brock) Funkhouser of Montpelier; a stepdaughter, Becky (Jack) Cain of Kunkle, Ohio; three sisters, Jacqueline (Richard) Johanns of Paulding, Amy (Bill) Kochenour of Oakwood and Tonette Edwards of Grover Hill; a grandson; and two step granddaughters.
He was preceded in death by his father, John McDonald in 1991.
Services were held Tuesday, July 27, at Den Herder Funeral Home in Paulding, with Pastor Mary Beth Smith-Webb officiating. Burial was in the Sherman Cemetery in Oakwood.
Preferred memorials are to the Hawthorn Court Nursing Home Activity Fund.

PHYLLIS LUDWIG-PECK
1927-2004
PAULDING — Phyllis Arlene Ludwig-Peck, 77, of Paulding , died at 5:50 p.m. Friday, July 23, at the Van Wert County Hospital.
She was born May 2, 1927, in Lagrange County, Ind., the daughter of Henry and Mary I. (Knott) Ludwig. On Feb. 2, 1954, she married Chester W. Peck, who preceded her in death. She was a homemaker.
Surviving are four daughters, Suellen Reiter of Fort Wayne, Barbara A. (Neil) Shamberg of Montpelier, Mary I. Holland of Fort Wayne and Shannon K. (Bill) Griswold of Indianapolis; two sons, Paul G. and Shawn W. Peck, both of Fort Wayne; 24 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death were her parents; a son, Charles W. “Bill” Sroufe; and two sisters, Florence B. Betz and Willah L. Peller.
Services were held Tuesday, July 27 at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home in Van Wert, with the Rev. Levi Collins officiating. Burial was in the St. Paul Cemetery in Paulding County.
Preferred memorials are to the family.

MARY BERNARDIN
1927-2004
Mary Bernardin, 77, of Fort Wayne, died at 2:49 a.m. Thursday, July 22, at Heritage Park Nursing Home.
She was born Feb. 27, 1927, in Cleveland, the daughter of Thomas and Theresa (Bernardin) Kerns. She had worked at Dana Weatherhead in Antwerp, and Fern’s Fruit Market, and Spartan Restaurant, both in Fort Wayne. She was a member of the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne.
Surviving are a brother, William Kerns of Las Vegas; and her nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held Friday, July 23, at the Maumee Cemetery in Antwerp with Deacon Robert Nighswander officiating. Dooley Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Preferred memorials are to the donor’s choice.

ALICE ALLGIRE
1922-2004
Former Defiance resident Alice “Katie” Kathryn Allgire, 82, died at 7:43 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, in Heartland of Browning Nursing Home in Waterville.
She was born April 9, 1922 in Paulding County, the daughter of Charles and Margaret (Williams) Harmon. In 1959, she married LeRoy Allgire, who preceded her in death in 1984. She was manager of Colonial Manor apartments for 10 years. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and a life member of VFW Post 3360 Auxiliary.
Surviving are three sons, J.R. Scheirer of Port Charlotte, Fla., Tom Scheirer of Greenwood, S.C. and David Scheirer of Melrose; two daughters, Sharon (Victor) Nagel and Sandra (John) Andrist, all of Defiance; nine grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and 13 great-stepgrandchildren.
Also preceding her in death were four sisters, Deloris and Eva Eitniear, May Retcher and Flossie Bidlack; and four brothers, Clarence, Cecil, Robert and Frank Harmon.
Services were held Saturday, July 24, at the St. John Lutheran Church, with the Rev. David Koenig officiating. Burial was in the Riverview Memorial Gardens. Mast-Mock-Hoffman Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to the Defiance Area Diabetic Club.

HOWARD MITCHELL
1921-2004
BRYAN — Howard F. Mitchell, 83, of Bryan, died Friday morning, July 23, at the Harborside Healthcare Center in Bryan.
He was born April 25, 1921, in Paulding, the son of Leon A. and Edna (Huss) Mitchell. He was a Navy veteran, serving in WWII in the Pacific Theater. He had been employed as a truck driver and a truck mechanic. He was a member of VFW Post 2489 and a past member of the Bryan Eagles.
Surviving are two sons, Howard E. Mitchell Jr. of Bryan and Edward Mitchell of Spring Lake, Fla.; four daughters, Mary (Tom) Phillips of Bryan, Sandra (Tony) Oliver of Port Richey, Fla., Edna Lipp of Lima and Nancy Finch of Paulding; a brother, Paul (Kathleen) Mitchell of Bryan; three sisters, Irene Winters of Toledo, Mary (George) Brezovacki of Coldwater, Mich. and Ruth (Paul) Steinburg of Defiance; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were two daughters, Alice Ann and Sherry Lynn Mitchell; and a son, Jeffery Allen Mitchell.
Services were held Monday, July 26, at the Burr Funeral Home and Crematory in Bryan with Pastor Melvin Peter officiating. Burial was in the Live Oak Cemetery in Paulding.
Preferred memorials are to the Community Hospitals of Williams County Hospice Program.

MILDRED FIGERT
1912-2004
ANTWERP – Mildred L. Figert, 92, of Antwerp, died at 2:30 p.m. Monday, July 26, at her residence.
She was born Feb. 1, 1912 in Wabash County, Ind., the daughter of George H. and Mattie E. (Miller) Bowen. On May 10, 1930, she married Chester C. Figert, who preceded her in death in 1992. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Payne. She was the last charter member of the Payne Grange.
Surviving are three daughters, Patsy Blankenship of Fort Wayne, and Donna Flagg and Linda Myers, both of Convoy; three sons, Russel and Richard, both of Antwerp, and Robert of Payne; a brother, Maurice “Bill” Bowen of Huntington, Ind.; 13 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death were two brothers, Clarence and Ralph Bowen; a sister, Beatrice Drudge; and two grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 29, at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Payne, with the Rev. Amy Haines officiating. Burial will be in Lehman Cemetery.
Visitation is today, July 28, from 2-9 p.m. at Dooley Funeral Home in Antwerp, and from 10 a.m. until time of services on Thursday at the church.
Preferred memorials are to the church.

CAROLYN SALISBURY
1945-2004
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Carolyn Ann Salisbury, 58, of Knoxville, Tenn., a former Paulding resident, died at 2:29 a.m., Wednesday, July 28, at National Health Care Center in Knoxville.
She was born Sept. 3, 1945, in Springfield, Tenn., the daughter of Robert C. and Elsie V. (Gregory) Gregory, who both preceded her in death. On Feb. 11, 1967, she married Walter Salisbury, who survives in Knoxville.
Also surviving are three daughters, Rosanna (Michael) Henry, Sheri Leconte and Jana (Danny) Dockins, all of Knoxville; three sisters, Stella (Dewey) Middleton of Defiance, Linda (Rick) Heffner of Latty, and Penny (Wesley) Foust of Elida; and seven grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death was a brother, Bill Gregory.
Services were held Saturday, July 31 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Paulding. Burial was in the St. Paul Cemetery, Paulding. Den Herder Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to a charity of the donor’s choice.

CHUCK THOMPSON
1933-2004
McALLEN, TEXAS — Charles “Chuck” Ambert Thompson, 71, of McAllen, Texas, died at 4 a.m. Wednesday, July 28, at the Rio Grande Regional Hospital, following an illness of three months.
He was born Feb. 18, 1933 in Van Wert County, the son of Virgil Don and Pearl Fay (Speakman) Thompson. He played basketball for the Middle Point Polar Bears, graduating from the high school in 1951. He served in the United States Army in Korea during the Korean Conflict as a demolitions expert. He retired from Sprint Inc. following 50 years of telephone associated construction, troubleshooting, and supervision in Van Wert, Rockford and Lima.
He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Esther, of McAllen; three sons, Charles “Chuck” (Shari) Thompson of Ft. Thomas, Ky., Mitchell Thompson of Van Wert and Christopher (Holly) Thompson of Hilliard, Ohio; three daughters, Lori Thompson of Columbus, Lizbeth (Mark) Good of Eliot, Maine and Laura Johnson of Chicago; two stepsons, Randy and Michael; two stepdaughters, Denise and Debra; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; eight stepgrandchildren; five great-stepgrandchildren; and two nephews, Michael and Tim Thompson, both of Paulding.
Preceding him in death were his parents; and a brother, Robert “Bob” Thompson of Paulding.
Services were held Monday, Aug. 2, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home with the Rev. Sharon Stonerock officiating. Burial was in the Blue Creek Cemetery in Haviland, where military rites were conducted by combined units of the Van Wert VFW and American Legion.
Preferred memorials are to the Van Wert County Foundation with all funds designated for Van Wert High School’s new Athletic Complex.

GALEN PARRETT
1918-2004
CONTINENTAL — Galen A. Parrett, 86, of Continental, died at 3 p.m. Friday, July 30, at the Putnam Acres Care Center in Ottawa.
He was born July 10, 1918, in Continental, the son of Roy and Doris (Britsch) Parrett. On July 9, 1939, he married Marjorie L. Eastman, who preceded him in death on April 16, 1982. He was a retired farmer.
Surviving are two sons, Charles (Jerrolyn) and Tom Parrett, both of Oakwood; three daughters, Mary Lou (Phil) Shisler of Oakwood, Brenda (Bud) Angus of West Liberty, Ky., and Lisa (Rick) Stennett of Harrisburg, Pa.; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Also preceding him in death were a brother, Neal Parrett; and a sister, Aelean Lambert.
Services were held Tuesday, Aug. 3, at the Heitmeyer Funeral Home in Oakwood, with the Rev. Bud Angus and Rev. Mike Brown officiating. Burial was in the Monroe Cemetery in Continental.
Preferred memorials are to the donor’s choice.

JOYCE COPSEY
1958-2004
JEWELL — Joyce A. Copsey, 46, of Jewell, died at 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1, at her residence.
She was born March 13, 1958, in Defiance, the daughter of Arthur W. and Norma (Adams) Erford. On Oct. 20, 1979, she married Dan Copsey, who survives. She was an office supervisor for Hill’s Department Store in Defiance. She was a member of the Independence United Methodist Church in Defiance.
Also surviving are two sons, Nathan and Austin Copsey, at home; her mother, Norma Erford of Oakwood; five brothers, Dennis of Defiance, Bruce and Nick of Continental, and Jeff and Tim Erford, both of Oakwood; and two sisters, Jean (Lewie) Hageman of Defiance and Sheila (William) Holley of Oakwood.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. today, Aug. 4, at the Independence United Methodist Church in Defiance, with the Rev. Rick Snyder officiating. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Defiance. Mast-Mock-Hoffman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church.
Preferred memorials are to the family.

LEE ROY DICKEY
1941-2004
PAULDING — Lee Roy Dickey, 63, of Paulding, died Monday morning, Aug. 2, at the VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System in Fort Wayne.
He was born July 27, 1941, in Defiance, the son of Adrian and Marie (Sohn) Dickey. He was a veteran of the US Army, serving in the Vietnam Conflict. He had been employed as a mechanic at Moats Ford in Sherwood for many years and had also been a farmer. He was a member and former commander of the Sherwood VFW Post #5665 and a member and former Chief of the Delaware Township Fire Department.
He is survived by his mother, Marie Dickey; two daughters, Laura (Keith) Rabe of Defiance and Deborah (Manny Esguerra) Dickey of Minneapolis, Minn.; a granddaughter; one brother, Ernest “Ernie” Dickey of Cecil; and two sisters, Mary Rosebrock and Thelma Nearing, both of Sherwood.
He was preceded in death by his father, Adrian Dickey; and a daughter, Brenda Dickey.
Services will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 5, at the Burr Funeral Home & Crematory in Sherwood, with the Rev. Ned Speiser officiating. Burial will follow in the Sherwood Cemetery with graveside military rites by the Sherwood VFW Post #5665.
Hours of visitation will be from 2-8 p.m., today, Aug. 4, at the Burr Funeral Home & Crematory in Sherwood.
Preferred memorials may go to the American Cancer Society.

ROBERT SCHWARTZENGRABER
1928-2004
DEFIANCE — Robert F. Schwartzengraber, 75, of Defiance, died at 1:08 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3, at The Laurels of Defiance.
He was born Oct. 11, 1928, in Continental, the son of Elmer F. and Doris M. (Corkwell) Schwartzengraber, who both preceded him in death. In 1951, he married Wanda O. Jones, who survives in Anderson, Calif. He was retired from the U.S. Army, serving in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. He had served at Fort Ord in California as a SGM. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion in California.
Also surviving are three daughters, Kathleen Dawson of Cottonwood, Calif., Susan M. Krueger of British Columbia, and Jeanie Dean of Las Vegas; four brothers, Donald R. of Lebanon, Ore., James of Gomer, Ohio, and Charles and Doyle Schwartzengraber, both of Holgate; eight sisters, Viola Sorensen of Ayersville, Betty Frees of Radcliff, Ky., Wanda Noia of Holgate, Mary Mays of Oakwood, Carol Thrash of Jamison, Ala., Kathy Brinkman of North Creek, Ohio, Charlene Spencer of Napoleon, and Jeri Catto of Boise, Idaho; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Also preceding him in death were a sister, Alice Horn; two brothers, Glen Henry and Richard Schwartzengraber; and a daughter, Anita M. Bunn.
Services were held Saturday, Aug. 7, at the Heitmeyer Funeral Home in Continental, with the Rev. Greg Wack officiating. Burial was in the Monroe Cemetery in Continental, where military graveside services were conducted by the Continental American Legion and the new Bavaria VFW.
Preferred memorials are to the donor’s choice.

CECILL MILLER
1903-2004
WAUSEON — Cecill O. Miller, 100, of Wauseon, died Tuesday, Aug. 3, at his residence.
He was born Aug. 17, 1903, in Paulding County, the son of Marion and Edith (Lamb) Miller. His first wife, Alma, preceded him in death. His second wife, Isabelle, also preceded him in death. He was an employee of Pet Milk, a farmer, and a member of Emmaus Lutheran Church, Wauseon.
Surviving are two daughters, Margaret (Martin) Zimmerman and Marilyn (Marion) Ricker of Wauseon; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
Also preceding him in death were three brothers, Gale, Ivan and Burl.
Services were held Saturday, Aug. 7, at the Emmaus Lutheran Church in Wauseon, with Pastor Tom Lutz officiating. Burial was in Winameg Cemetery. Barnes Funeral Chapel in Delta was in charge of the arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to the church.

EVA ZIEGLER
1917-2004
GROVER HILL — Eva H. Ziegler, 86, died at 10:46 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4, at the Paradise Oaks Nursing Home in Cloverdale.
She was born Dec. 1, 1917, in Paulding, the daughter of G. Henry and Eva (Louth) Ziegler. She was a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Grover Hill and the Ladies Aide Society of Mt. Zion. She had worked at the Paulding Canning Factory and was retired.
Surviving are a sister, Esther Ladd of Cloverdale; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were three brothers, George, Raymond and Nelson Ziegler; and two sisters, Margaret Roughton and Marie Wheeler.
Services were held Saturday, Aug. 7, at Heitmeyer Funeral Home in Oakwood, with Pastor Bill Sherry officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Grover Hill.
Preferred memorials are to the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church.

HENRY “CHIEF”
BAXTER
1943-2004
PAULDING — Henry Thomas “Chief” Baxter, 60, of Paulding, died Wednesday, Aug. 4, at his residence.
He was born Aug. 15, 1943, in Paris, Tenn., the son of Ercell and Estelle (Lawrence) Baxter. He was a bartender at the King of Clubs in Paulding. He had also worked for eight years at the B&O Railroad in the Hicksville office.
He is survived by two sons, Joseph (Deb) Baxter and Rodney (Kay) Baxter, both of Paulding; a brother; and three grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his parents; and two sons, Larry and Tommy.
A memorial service was held at the Paulding Eagles on Tuesday, Aug. 10. Den Herder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

FLOSSIE SESLAR
1921-2004
ANTWERP — Flossie E. Seslar, 82, of Antwerp, died at 3:35 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne.
She was born Aug. 29, 1921, in Paulding County, the daughter of Harry R. and Hattie G. (Ours) Bissell. On Nov. 14, 1955, she married Earl “Jone” Seslar, who preceded her in death on March 16, 1984. She owned and operated the Looking Glass Beauty Shop in Woodburn, Ind. and had previously worked at Magnavox in Fort Wayne. She was a member of the Antwerp VFW Post 5087 Auxiliary, Royal Neighbors of America, Paulding County Democratic Committee, and Antwerp Village Council where she served on the Antwerp Cemetery Association Board. She later worked for the Antwerp Cemetery Association.
Surviving are a sister, Betty Bauer of Antwerp; a brother, Robert “Bing” Bissell of Payne; a daughter-in-law, Ann Snider of Antwerp; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death was her only son, George “Ron” Snider on Feb. 19, 2000.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. today, Aug. 11 at Dooley Funeral Home in Antwerp, with the Rev. Greg Swann officiating. Burial will be in the Maumee Cemetery in Antwerp.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at Dooley Funeral Home.
Preferred memorials are to the donor’s choice.

BETTY LOU GOYINGS
1929-2004
PALMETTO, Fla. — Betty Lou Goyings, 75, of Palmetto, a former Paulding resident died at 12:10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6, in Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton.
She was born April 9, 1929, in Paulding, the daughter of Rily and Betty (Foltz) Thomas. In 1948, she married William “Buck” Goyings Jr., who preceded her in death in 1995. She was a toll collector for Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Florida, a member of the Paulding United Methodist Church and Know Your Neighbor Club.
Surviving are three sons, Tom (Marg) of Harlan, Ind., and Randy (Janet) and Leon (Carol) Goyings, both of Paulding; a brother, Kenneth Thomas of Paulding; two sisters, Louise Hanenkratt of Palmetto, Fla. and Sarah Renollet of Paulding; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death were her parents; a daughter, Jenni Robinson, in 1997; and five brothers, Walter, Leo, John, Edward and Isaac Thomas.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, at Den Herder Funeral Home in Paulding, with the Rev. Jack Berry officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Paulding.
Visitation is from 2-9 p.m. today, Aug. 11, and from 8 a.m. until time of service on Thursday at the funeral home.
Preferred memorials are to hospice.

CAROLYN ASCHLIMAN
1941-2004
ARCHBOLD — Carolyn J. Aschliman, 63, died Sunday Aug. 8, in her residence at Helen St. in Paulding. She had resided there since last November.
She was born Feb. 11, 1941, near Fayette, the daughter of Vernon and Alice (Stuckey) Aschliman, who both survive in Archbold.. She had resided in different group homes throughout northwest Ohio.
Also surviving are three brothers, Reuben (Beverly) of Fort Collins, Colo., Stephen (Jan) of Nashville, Tenn., and Calvin (Sylvia) Aschliman of Chicago; three sisters, Mary Ann (Gary) Eastty of Camus, Wash., Marlene (Dave) Bell of Columbia City, Ind. and Joyce Aschliman of Archbold; and nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 2:30 p.m., today, Aug. 11, at the Short Funeral Home in Archbold, with Pastor Randy Nafziger of the Tedrow Mennonite Church officiating. Hours of visitation will be from 1 p.m. until time of services.
Internment will follow in the Pettisville Cemetery.

SUE WILDER
1939-2004
DEFIANCE — Sue Wilder, 65, died at 10:34 a.m. Friday, Aug. 13, in the Paulding County Hospital, where she had been a patient for two days.
She was born April 27, 1939, in Fort Wayne, the daughter of Ernest and Freda (Preather) Gill. On July 20, 1962, she married Sillous A. Wilder, who survives. She was a homemaker and attended the Rose Hill Church of God, Paulding.
Also surviving are four daughters, Tammy and Cheryl Wilder, both of Oakwood, and Beth (Terrence) Hunter and Amy Jo (JR), both of Paulding; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a sister, Marilyn (Gaylord) Gerke, Fort Wayne; and a brother, Jim (Diane) Gill, Fort Wayne.
Preceding her in death were her parents; and a son, Gary Wilder in 1977.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. today, Aug. 18, at the Rose Hill Church of God, with Pastor Tim Hauenstein officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Jackson Township, Paulding County. Den Herder Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Visitation is one hour prior to services, from 10-11 a.m. at the church.
Preferred memorials are to the donor’s choice.

LENNIE FLETCHNER
1911-2004
HURRAH, Okla. — Lennie G. Fletchner, 93, died Tuesday, Aug. 3, at the Summit Ridge Retirement Center in Hurrah, Okla.
She was born April 9, 1911, near Waurika, Okla., the daughter of Calvin and Gertrude (Howard) Beaver. She received her R.N. degree from Oklahoma University Hospital and was employed as an R.N. at Paulding Hospital for many years.
Surviving are a foster daughter, Mary Jane (Thrasher) Gatten of Calhoun, Ga.; a granddaughter, Ashley Davis and a daughter-in-law, Catherine Matson of Oakwood; and a sister, Myrtle Lovin.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry; a son, John W.; a grandson, John V.; three sisters; and four brothers.
Services were held Thursday, Aug. 5, at the Summit Ridge Seventh Day Adventist Church with elders Henry Reid and Jim Shires officiating. Interment was in Hillcrest Memorial Park in Ardmore, Okla. Smith-Parks Funeral Service in Hurrah, Okla. was in charge of the arrangements.

BARBARA HART
1942-2004
FORT WAYNE — Barbara J. Hart, 62, of Fort Wayne, died at 3:22 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, at the Hospice Home of Northeast Indiana.
She was born June 4, 1942, in Coalgood, Ky., the daughter of Cloyd and Juanita (Majority) Young. On Sept. 8, 1962, in Monroeville, she married Robert C. Hart, who preceded her in death March 9, 2002. She was an EMT for Monroeville EMS, an LPN at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne and also worked in marketing for Shamban Seals Company of Fort Wayne.
She is survived by a son, Daryl (Floanne) Hart of Paulding; two daughters, Nancy (Mark) Getz of Monroeville and Kathy Vardaman of Fort Wayne; a brother Wayne E. Young of Ledbetter, Ky.; a sister, Eleanora Young of Mesa, Ariz.; and 12 grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her parents; a son, John E. Hart in 1983; a daughter, Marsha A. Sarrazine in 2002; and a brother, Charles E. Young.
Services were held Monday, Aug. 23, at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel in Monroeville with Daryl Hart officiating. Burial was in the Monroeville Cemetery in Monroeville, Ind.
Preferred memorials are to the family.

DENNIS SCHOMBURG
1954-2004
DEFIANCE — Dennis P. Schomburg, 50, of Defiance, died at 1:25 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, in his residence.
He was born March 28, 1954, in Defiance. He was a member of the St. John’s Catholic Church in Defiance and was a team leader at Sauder’s Woodworking.
Surviving are his mother, Mary McCarthy of Defiance; his father and stepmother, Harry and Stella Schomburg of Antwerp; a daughter, Tracy Bruce of Antwerp; three sons, Shane of Ada, and Casey and Patrick Schomburg, both of Defiance; six brothers, Tim of Florida, Tom, Jerome and James, all of California, David of Hicksville, and Mark Schomburg of Oklahoma; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Schomburg; and his grandparents, Anthony and Ruth McCarthy and Oscar and Inez Schomburg.
Services were held Tuesday, Aug. 24, at the Mast-Mock-Hoffman Funeral Home in Defiance with Father Dennis Walsh officiating. Burial was in the Myers Cemetery in Defiance County.
Preferred memorials are to the family.

MILDRED FISHER
1915-2004
ANTWERP — Mildred B. Fisher, 88, of Antwerp, died at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, at Paulding County Hospital.
She was born Sept. 9, 1915, in Payne, the daughter of Ernest F. and Verna B. (Beucler) Foreman. On June 20, 1940, she married Leland A. Fisher, who preceded her in death April 12, 1988. She was a homemaker and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Antwerp, American Legion Post 253 for 59 years, and the Antwerp VFW Post 5087 for 36 years.
Surviving are three sons, Irvin Anspach Jr. of Payne, Harl “Mike” Fisher of Butler, Ind., and Vanard Fisher of Bryan; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death were two brothers, Franklin and George Foreman; and two grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. today, Aug. 25, at Dooley Funeral Home in Antwerp, with the Rev. David Meriwether officiating. Burial will be in Wiltsie Cemetery, Payne.
Preferred memorials are to the American Heart Association or American Kidney Foundation.

JAMES SHUGARS
1958-2004
PAYNE – James E. Shugars, 46, died at 7:38 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, at Paulding County Hospital.
He was born June 12, 1958 in Paulding County, the son of John E. and Nancy A. (Young) Shugars. On June 27, 1981, he married Carol Jean Agnew, who survives. He was a graduate of Wayne Trace High School and Bowling Green State University, and received his master’s degree from the University of Toledo. He was the principal at Anthony Wayne Elementary School in Defiance. He formerly was employed for seven years as principal of Grover Hill Elementary, was principal of Hicksville Elementary for one year, special education director of the Defiance City Schools for three years, and a speech therapist for Fostoria City Schools for seven years. He was a member of the Pleasant Valley Golf League and a member of St. John’s Catholic Church, Payne, where he served on the finance committee.
Also surviving are a son, Mathew, and a daughter, Mandy, of Payne; a brother, William (Leslie) Shugars, of Paulding; and a sister, Nancy (Greg) White of Paulding.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services were held Saturday, Aug. 28 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Payne, with the Rev. G. Allan Fillman officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding, was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

FLORENCE GORMAN
1920-2004
PAULDING – Well-known business educator Florence Gorman, 84, died Thursday, Aug. 26, at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne.
She was born June 12, 1920 in Paulding County, the daughter of James M. and Philena (Tennis) Gorman. She taught for 30 years at Shawnee High School in Lima, where she started their first cooperative office program in 1965. She was a prominent educator and actively involved in American Vocational Association and served as president of the Classroom Educators of Business and Office Education Division, a member of Ohio Vocational Education Association, National Business Education Association, Ohio Business Education Association, Office Education Association and assisted in the organization in Ohio for business students, Delta Pi Epsilon, Delta Kappa Gamma, Ohio Retired Teachers Association, Ohio Education Association, Elks of Lima, and Paulding County Library Association. She was a great supporter of the Ohio State University from which she graduated.
At retirement, she returned to Paulding and lived in the house in which she was born as well as maintained the family’s “Century Farm.” Her family helped found the First Church of Christ in Paulding and she remained active in the church until her death. Additionally, she worked diligently to improve the library in Paulding for members of the community. She also was an accomplished cook. She traveled extensively and had visited Europe and all of the United States except Alaska.
Surviving are nieces Barbara Cole of Oakville, Ontario, Canada, Rachel Runnels of Rogers, Ark., and Sara Knight of Eureka Springs, Ark.; nephews Dr. Jay Fitch of Weatherby Lake, Mo., and the Rev. Michael Fitch of Stanford, Ill.; and many great nieces and great nephews.
Services were held Monday, Aug. 30, at First Christian Church of God, Paulding. Burial was in Cooper Cemetery. Den Herder Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to Paulding County Carnegie Library Fund or a charity of the donor’s choice.

VIOLET BRADFORD
1925-2004
PAYNE —Violet A. Bradford, 78, of Payne, died at 6:53 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
She was born Sept. 5, 1925, in Paulding County, the daughter of Albert and Norma (Taylor) Tipsword. On Oct. 13, 1945, she married Edward “Chuck” Bradford, who survives in Payne. She was a former manager of the Good Friends Department Store at the former Bargain City in Defiance and attended the St. Paul United Methodist Church in Payne.
Also surviving are a son, James (Hope) Bradford of Payne; a daughter, Vicki (Richard) Schweizer of Green River, Wyo.; two sisters, Wanda Rohlf of Paulding and Bonnie Arend of Florida; four grandsons; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a brother, George Tipsword; and four sisters, Evelyn Dangler, Alberta Carnahan, Florence Perrine and Viola Sherry.
Services were held Friday, Sept. 3, at Heitmeyer Funeral Home in Oakwood, with Pastor Amy Haines officiating. Burial was in the Little Auglaize Cemetery in Melrose.
Preferred memorials are to the donor’s choice.

RUTH JORDAN
1917-2004
ANTWERP – Ruth L. Jordan, age 87, of Antwerp, died at 7:20 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, at Dallas Lamb Foundation Home, Payne.
She was born Aug. 18, 1917, in Antwerp, the daughter of Harry H. and Neva Zoe (Stump) Hill. On Aug. 14, 1945, she married Jim Jordan, who preceded her in death on May 15, 1993. She worked in the laundry at Paulding County Hospital and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Antwerp and the Royal Neighbors of America.
Surviving are a son, Steve Jordan of Antwerp; two sisters, Helen Barker and Betty Lichty, both of Antwerp; eight grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death was a daughter, Marlene Lucas, on Nov. 15, 1998.
Services were held Saturday, Sept. 4 at Dooley Funeral Home, Antwerp, with the Rev. Jim Edwards officiating. Burial was in Maumee Cemetery, Antwerp.
Preferred memorials are to the Antwerp Fire Department.

ARCHIE CLARK
ITASCA, Ill. – Archie Clark, 90, died Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004, in Illinois.
He was the son of Arthur and Eva Clark, and a member of the Royal Arch Masons of Ohio.
Surviving are six children; a stepdaughter, Anne (Dick) Bond of Payne; several brothers and sisters; 51 grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; 64 great-grandchildren; and nine great-stepgrandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two wives, Bernice and Gladys; a daughter; a stepson, Eddie Snellenberger; and a sister.
Services were held Monday, Aug. 30 at Oaks Funeral Home in Itasca, Ill. Burial was Tuesday, Aug. 31 in Wiltsie Cemetery, Payne.

CARLOS SOTO
1955-2004
CONTINENTAL — Carlos Soto, 49, of Continental, died at 8:52 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, in St. Rita’s Ambulatory Care Center in Glandorf.
He was born April 8, 1955 in Lima, the son of Cecilio and Isabella (Seliciano) Soto. He was an employee of Johns Manville in Defiance and a member of JMP Local 51 in Defiance.
He is survived by his fiancé, Diane Zedaker; two sons, Brian Soto of Montpelier and Travis Soto of Continental; two daughters, Stacie Johnson of Oakwood and Jessica Soto of Ottawa; three brothers, Pedro of North Creek, Johnny of New Bavaria and Isreal Soto of Puerto Rico; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services were held Saturday, Sept. 4 at Heitmeyer Funeral Home in Continental with the Rev. Greg Wack officiating. Burial was in the Monroe Cemetery in Continental.
Preferred memorials are to the donor’s choice.

RICHARD
BIDLACK
FORT WAYNE — Richard R. Bidlack, 78, died Thursday, Sept. 2, 2004, at the Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fort Wayne.
Born in Paulding, he was a US Army Air Corps WWII veteran. He retired from International Harvester following 25 years of service and also owned and operated Northcrest Electronics Refrigeration. He was a member of the Van Wert VFW.
He is survived by his wife, Minota Jane Bidlack of Fort Wayne; and a sister, Jean Cleveland of Napanee, Ind.
Services were held Saturday, Sept. 4, at D.O. McComb and sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home. Burial was in St. Paul Cemetery in Paulding, where graveside military rites were performed.
Preferred memorials are to Cancer Stem Cell Research or Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home.

EILEEN TRUTT
1929-2004
DESHLER — Eileen I. Gillen Trutt, 75, of Deshler, formerly of Paulding, died at 4:15 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5, at the Oak Grove Healthcare of Deshler.
She was born Feb. 17, 1929, in Paulding County, the daughter of Frank R. and Antoinette R. (Daniel) Strabele. In 1946, she married William H. Gillen, who preceded her in death in 1981. On Feb. 14, 1984, she married James L. Trutt, who survives. In 1999, she retired from the Findlay Ohio Board of Elections. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church of Deshler. She formerly attended the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paulding, where she belonged to the Altar and Rosary Society. She was also a member of the Paulding VFW Post #587 Auxiliary and the Philamate Book Club of McComb. She was a former director of the board of election in Paulding County.
Also surviving are three daughters, Gerry (John) Krynock of Findlay, Kerry (Steven) Ranch of Albion, Ind. and Susie (David) Cole of Hicksville; two sons, Frank (Annette) Gillen and Jon Gillen, both of Fort Meyers, Fla.; two stepsons, Terry (Carol) Trutt of Tampa and Steven (Jody) Trutt of Deshler; two sisters, Rita McGrath of Paulding and Wilma (Bill) Fry of Fort Wayne; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; and six great-stepgrandchildren.
Also preceding her in death were four sisters, Josephine Beck, Pauline Strabele, Rosella Price and Beatrice DeLaet.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paulding, with the Rev. G. Allan Fillman officiating. Burial will be in the Live Oak Cemetery in Paulding.
Hours of visitation will be from 2:30-9 p.m., today, Sept. 8, at Den Herder Funeral Home in Paulding with a Rosary service at 8 p.m. There will be calling hours from 9-10 a.m. at the church prior to services.
There will be a memorial service at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Deshler at a later date.
Preferred memorials are to the American Heart and Lung Association.

OSCAR
PIEPER
1929-2004
PAULDING — Oscar F. Pieper, 75, of Paulding, died at 5:20 p.m., Friday, Sept. 3, at the Paulding County Hospital.
He was born Aug. 2, 1929, in Allen County Indiana, the son of Carl and Elsa (McCormick) Pieper. In 1953, he married Donna M. Goyings, who survives in Paulding. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict. He retired from the LaFarge Corporation in 1992. He was a member of the Paulding United Methodist Church, Paulding V.F.W. Post #587, the Paulding County Amateur Ham Radio Club, Van Wert Amateur Ham Radio Club, lifetime member of the Paulding Fish and Game Club, local amateur radio emergency coordinator for Paulding County, owner of Pieper’s Gun Shop and a licensed gunsmith, long time firearms safety trap shooting and hunter instructor, coach of the former Reinhart Chevrolet pee-wee baseball championship team, and a Paulding pee-wee and little league baseball coach for many years.
Also surviving are three sons, Fred and Jeff (Ann) Pieper, both of Paulding and Tim (Rae Ann) Pieper of Cecil; two brothers, Wilbert and Melvin Pieper, both of Fort Wayne; four sisters, Ruth Ann Hootman of Auburn, Ind., Lucille Smithhart of Woodburn, Marcella Harrison of Wisc., and Evelyn James of Payne; six grandchildren; and one great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Norbert and Raymond Pieper; and a sister, Dorothy Sailor.
Services will be held at 11 a.m., today, Sept. 8, at the Den Herder Funeral Home in Paulding, with the Rev. Jack Berry officiating, with calling hours one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Live Oak Cemetery, with the Paulding V.F.W. Post #587 conducting military graveside rite services.
Preferred memorials are to the Paulding County Hospital or the Paulding United Methodist Church.

IRMA DOCTOR
1919-2004
ANTWERP — Irma E. Doctor, 85, of Antwerp, died at 7:10 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 2, at Hickory Creek Nursing Home in Hicksville.
She was born May 22, 1919, in Delphos, the daughter of William B. and Dora E. (Overmeyer) Matzen. She married Nathan Doctor in 1938, who preceded her in death in 1968. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Antwerp and the O.K. Club.
Surviving are two daughters, Carol Ann Smith of Logansport, Ohio and Mary Ellen Pieffer of Virginia Beach, Va.; two sons, Nathan Doctor of Antwerp and George Doctor of Fort Wayne; three sisters, Valeria Beacom of Celina, Marylene Taylor of Antwerp, and Ethel Nobel of Boston, Mass.; a brother, Carl Matzen of Lima, Ohio; 11 grandchildren; and 20 great grandchildren.
Services were held Sept. 5, at the Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Antwerp with the Rev. Randy Gragg officiating. Burial was in the Diehl Cemetery in Woodburn, Indiana. Dooley Funeral Home in Antwerp was in charge of the arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to the church.

MARY HARTWIG
1926-2004
PAULDING – Mary E. Hartwig, 78, died at 3:35 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, at the Hawthorn Court Nursing Home in Paulding.
She was born April 6, 1926 in Paulding County, the daughter of Erna M. and Lula R. (Smith) Doster. On April 24, 1945 she married James Richard Hartwig, who died May 8, 1976.
She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church of Briceton, where she belonged to the ELCA Lutheran Women Association. She was a member of the Paulding County Hospital Auxiliary. She was a 4-H leader for the Latty Homemakers and Gents club. She was a former chairman for the Paulding County Crippled Children’s Association and a former chairman for the Paulding County Heart Association. She was a member of the Wednesday PM Bowling League and the Paulding County Women’s Bowling Association, John Paulding Historical Society, Monday Bunnies Card Club, Bunco Club of Paulding and Lutheran Brotherhood.
Surviving are three daughters, Lula May (Rex) Ankney of Paulding, Linda (Leonard) Windom of Maumee and Laura (Tom) Hixon of Perrysburg; one son, James (Hope) Hartwig of Payne; one brother, Arthur Doster of Scott; two sisters, Methel Densmore of Melrose and Ethel Sutton of Toledo; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She also was preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers, Lawrence, Vadis and Ira Doster.
Services were held Friday, Sept. 10, St. John Lutheran Church in Briceton with Pastor Joseph Allen officiating. Burial was in St. Paul Cemetery, Paulding. DenHerder Funeral Home, Paulding, was in charge of arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to St. John Lutheran Church or Paulding County Visiting Nurse / Hospice.

JUNE MORGAN
1927-2004
PHOENIX, Ariz. – Word has been received of the death of M. June Morgan on Aug. 21 at Sun Health Hospice in Peoria, Ariz.
She was born Oct. 31, 1927, in Paulding, the daughter of Howard and Goldie Mobley. In 1948, she married G. Edward Morgan, who survives. After moving to Arizona, she was co-owner and office manager of United Sales Company, a food service brokerage company. She retired in 1984.
Also surviving are a son, Donald (Marylou) Morgan of Mesa; a daughter, Grace Ann (Richard) Holt of West Linn, Ore.; two grandsons; four sisters, Norma Wellman of Tucson, Shirley Buell of Peoria, Joann Jones and Susan Centers; and four brothers, Howard, Richard, Nolan and Jerry Mobley, all from Ohio.
Preceding her in death were her parents; four sisters, Betty Brown, LaDonna Wellman, Jean Fuller and Carol Wilson; and two brothers, Raymond and Larry.
Services were held Aug. 26 at the First Presbyterian Church in Sun City, Ariz.
Private family services were held Sept. 12 for the remaining family in Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society.

LESLIE
RAU SR.
1932-2004
PAYNE — Leslie R. Rau Sr., 71, died at 1:20 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, at the VA Northern Indiana Health Care System in Fort Wayne.
He was born Dec. 31, 1932, in Payne, the son of Carl W. and Velma (Compton) Rau. On Aug. 6, 1960, he married Margaret V. Szabo, who survives in Payne. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Sims Cab in 1998, following 27 years of service. He was a custodian for St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans, and an avid saddle horseman, having had the champion pinto in the 1965 Tri State Pinto Show.
Also surviving are two sons, Leslie R. (Diana) Rau Jr. of Seven Hills, Ohio and William (Tracy) Rau of Fort Wayne; a daughter, Ardis (Robert) Smith of Woodburn; two sisters, Dorothy (Tom) Andrews of Fort Wayne and Norma Jean Rau of Van Wert; and four grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his parents; a daughter, Linda Ringler; and a brother, Norman Rau.
Services were held Monday, Sept. 13 at Slade Funeral Home in Payne. Burial was in the St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery in Payne, where the American Legion Post #297 conducted military graveside services. Den Herder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to the Payne EMS or to the Paulding County Senior Center.

MARY TEMAN
1898-2004
DELPHOS — Mary E. Teman, 105, of Delphos, died at 5:10 a.m., Monday, Sept. 13, at the Van Crest Health Care Center in Delphos.
She was born Oct. 25, 1898 in Latty Township, Paulding County, near Grover Hill, the daughter of Benjamin F. and Nancy Jane (Newland) Goings. On June 26, 1915, she married Benjamin G. Teman, who preceded her in death on Feb. 27, 1975. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Delphos American Legion Auxiliary, Pythian Sisters past member, attended the Eaton School in Grover Hill, and a member of the Delphos Wesleyan Church.
Surviving are three sons, Bernard, William, and Winfred Teman, all of Delphos; a daughter, Virginia McKee of Delphos; 25 grandchildren; 63 great-grandchildren; 40 great great grandchildren; and 11 great great great grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death were three brothers; six sisters; two sons, Cleo and Eugene Teman; a daughter, Ruth M. Ulm; a son-in-law, Paul McKee; a daughter-in-law, Velma Teman; a son-in-law, Joe Ulm, Sr.; three grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren.
Hours of visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., today, Sept. 15, at Harter and Schier Memorial Chapel, with the American Legion Auxiliary holding a special service there at 7:30 p.m.
Services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 16 at Harter and Schier Memorial Chapel in Delphos, with Pastor Wayne Prater officiating. Burial will be in the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Delphos.
Preferred memorials are to the Delphos Wesleyan Church or to the donor’s choice.

MARY LOU WEBSTER
1934-2004
MARION – Mary Lou Webster, 69, formerly of Haviland, died Aug. 27, at the Hillside Nursing Home in Marion, Ohio.
She was born Oct. 12, 1934, in Payne, the daughter of Walter F. and Marvel (Scott) Harris.
Surviving are her mother, Marvel, who resides at Van Crest in Van Wert; a daughter, Kathy Brock of Orlando, Fla.; a son, Brian Kline of Haviland; three brothers, John and Doyle Harris of Van Wert, and Terry Harris of Haviland; and seven grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her father, Walter; and two brothers, Donald D. Harris and Gordon W. Harris.
Services and burial will be held at a later date. Denzer-Farison-Hottinger Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of the arrangements.

MARY HANENKRATT
1926-2004
PAULDING — Mary Louise Hanenkratt, 77, died 2 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, at the Dallas Lamb Foundation Home in Payne, where she was a resident.
She was born Oct. 3, 1926, in Detroit, the daughter of Robert and Erma (Buyek) Vandenbrouche. On May 11, 1947, she married Ralph “Bud” Hanenkratt, who survives. She was a homemaker and a cafeteria aid for the Paulding Elementary School for 15 years. She attended the former Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cecil.
Also surviving are a daughter, Karen Vance of Paulding; four sons, Michael (Barbara) of Tampa, Fla., David (Marcia) of Bryan, Cress of New Haven, Ind., and Kevin (Beverly) Hanenkratt of Paulding; a sister, Emily (Ronald) Guingrich of Leo, Ind.; 10 grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Madeline Sprow in 2003, and an infant sister, Rachel.
Memorial services were conducted on Saturday, Sept. 18 at the Den Herder Funeral Home in Paulding, with the Rev. Herman Scherger officiating.
Preferred memorials are to the Dallas Lamb Foundation Home Activity Fund or the Paulding Area Visiting Nurses/Hospice.

RAE HARP
1915-2004
SHERWOOD — Rae Louise Harp, 89, of Sherwood, died Wednesday, Sept. 15, at Harborside Healthcare in Defiance.
She was born June 28, 1915, in Hartford, Ind., the daughter of Charles and Norine (Chapman) Randall. She was a graduate of Payne High School. On June 2, 1934, she married Homer Harp, who preceded her in death. She had worked as a newspaper reporter for the Sherwood Chronicle, and at G.M., National Ideal of Hicksville and Hoyt’s Hardware Store of Defiance. She was a member of the Sherwood United Methodist Church, Defiance Genealogy Club and the Ohio Genealogical Society.
She is survived by a son, John (Juanita) Harp of Oakwood; two daughters, Ann (Sam) DeRossett of Sherwood and Jeanette (Roger) Shock of Defiance; 10 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death were a grandson and a stepgranddaughter. Services were held Saturday, Sept. 18, at the Burr Funeral Home and Crematory in Sherwood with the Rev. Glen Whisler officiating. Burial was in the Wiltsie Cemetery in Payne.
Preferred memorials are to the Harborside Activity Fund. Inquiries and condolences may be sent to burrfh.com

LELAND WAGNER
1926-2004
AVON PARK, Fla. — Word has been received that former Paulding resident Leland Donald Wagner, 77, of Avon Park, Fla., died on Aug. 15.
He was born Nov. 7, 1926, the son of Lewis and Evelyne (Kilpatrick) Wagner. He was a truck driver for 45 years.
He is survived by his wife, Jean; three sons, Leland Jr., Philip and Doug; a daughter, Helen; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Memorial services were held in the American Legion Post in Morenci, Mich.

LINUS TEMPEL
1917 - 2004
ANTWERP – Linus A. Tempel, 87, of Antwerp, died at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, at his residence.
He was born March 18, 1917, in Paulding, the son of the late Albert J. and Olive A. (Schmidt) Tempel. He worked as a carpenter and had bartended at Five Points Cafe in Fort Wayne. He was a member of St. Caspar’s Catholic Church, Rome City, Ind., the Angola Knights of Columbus and he enjoyed golfing, fishing and bowling.
Surviving are four daughters, Beverly Rex and DoRetta Cline of Antwerp, Dorinda Jarrell of Leesville, La., and Marlene Tempel of Espyville, Pa.; two sons, David of Bonita Springs, Fla., and Kevin of Churubusco, Ind.; a sister, Loretta DiNofia of Wildwood, N.J.; 19 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.
Services were held Saturday, Sept. 18 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Antwerp, with Father Herman Scherger officiating. Burial was in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Dooley Funeral Home, Antwerp, was in charge of arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to Paulding Hospice.

DORIS SMITH
FORT WAYNE – Doris G. Smith, 85, died Sunday, Sept. 19, 2004 at Covington Manor Nursing Center.
She was born in Sedan, Mo. She was a bookkeeper with Phlipot’s Inc. in Paulding for over 25 years and was a member of Order of the Eastern Star, John Paulding Historical Society and Paulding County Hospital Auxiliary.
Survivors include one daughter, Janice Ragan of Fort Wayne; a son, Bill Smith of Saudi Arabia; seven grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Chloe Elefson of Independence, Mo.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J.W. Smith; and one brother.
Services will be at noon (Ohio time) Thursday, Sept. 23 with calling one hour prior at D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road, Fort Wayne. Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. in St. Paul’s Cemetery, Paulding.
Preferred memorials are to Community of Christ Church.

NORMA RAU
1929-2004
PAYNE — Norma Jean Rau, 75, died at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.
She was born April 20, 1929, in Paulding, the daughter of Carl W. and Velma (Compton) Rau. She retired from Eagle Pitcher Manufacturing in Grabill, Ind., following 27 years of service.
Surviving are a sister, Dorothy (Thomas) Andrews of Fort Wayne; and nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were two brothers, Leslie and Norman Rau.
Services were held Saturday, Sept. 25, at Den Herder Funeral Home in Paulding. Burial was in Wiltsie Cemetery, Payne.
Preferred memorials are to the Van Wert Manor Activity Fund.

DANNY SHRIDER
1969-2004
NAPOLEON — Danny John Shrider, 35, died at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, at the Filling Memorial Home of Mercy in Napoleon.
He was born Jan. 3, 1969, in Hammond, Ind., the son of Jerry L. and Mary Ann (Miller) Shrider.
Surviving are his father and stepmother, Jerry and Charlene Shrider of Cecil; a brother, Steve Shrider of Greenfield, Ind.; a stepbrother, Brian Bower of Cecil; a grandmother, Kathryn Shrider of Paulding; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Ann Shrider; and grandparents, William Shrider and M.H. and Mildred Miller.
Services were held Friday, Sept. 24, at Den Herder Funeral Home in Paulding, with chaplain Denise Brown officiating. Burial was in St. Paul Cemetery, Paulding.
Memorial donations may be made to Filling Memorial Home of Mercy in Napoleon.

KENNY STOLLER
1925-2004
PAULDING — Kenneth M. Stoller, 79, of Paulding, died at 9:25 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, at the Hawthorn Court Nursing Home in Paulding.
He was born July 2, 1925 in Paulding, the son of Michael G. and Magdalena (Manz) Stoller. On Dec. 5, 1954, he married Esther Kipfer, who survives in Paulding. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a self-employed seed salesman, a former Hicksville resident where he was a school bus driver for the Hicksville Exempted Schools, and a greeter at the Meijers store in Fort Wayne. He was a member of the Latty Apostolic Church in Latty, and was a member of the Paulding EMS for 30 years.
Also surviving are a daughter, Sally J. Stoller of Paulding; two brothers, Ellsworth Stoller of Louisiana and Jethro (Jeanne) Stoller of Van Wert; four sisters, Katherine Oesch of Shelby, Ohio, and Ann Plummer, Delores (Harlan) Riggenbach and Josephine Stoller, all of Paulding.
Services were held Friday, Sept. 24, at the Latty Apostolic Christian Church. Burial was in the Latty Apostolic Church Cemetery with military graveside services. Den Herder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to the Paulding EMS or Gideons International.

JIMMY
WILLIAMSON
1948-2004
OTTOVILLE – Jimmy Leroy Williamson, 55, of Ottoville, died at 2:40 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.
He was born Nov. 16, 1948 in Van Wert, the son of Delbert L. and Virginia (Anderson) Williamson. A 1968 graduate of Van Wert High School, he served in the U.S. Army for four years, 18 months of which he served in Vietnam. He was a material handler at Teleflex Inc., retiring after 20 years of service. He was a former member of the Ottoville VFW.
Surviving are his mother, of Van Wert; a daughter, Sonya, of Ottoville; a sister, Nancy (Doyle) Whitaker of Scott; an uncle, Wilbur (Lois) Williamson of Cavett; a special friend, Kathy Wood of Ostrander; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. Cowan & Son Funeral Home in Van Wert is in charge of arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to the family.

JULIE RACHEL
1963-2004
ANTWERP – Julie A. Rachel, 40, of Antwerp, died at 6:39 a.m. Monday, Sept. 20, as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident at U.S. 24 and Indiana 101, Woodburn, Allen County, Ind.
She was born Dec. 4, 1963, in Decatur, Ind., the daughter of John and Patricia (Velez) Hartman. On April 27, 1989, she married Louis Rachel, who survives. She was employed as an assembler at Parker Hannifin in New Haven, and was attending classes at the University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne. She was a member of the Paulding Fish & Game Club.
Also surviving are her parents; a daughter, Jessica, at home; a son, Louis, at home; a sister, Tina Hartman of Antwerp; and a brother, John Hartman Jr. of Hicksville.
Services were held Friday, Sept. 24 at Dooley Funeral Home in Antwerp, with Deacon Robert Nighswander officiating. Burial was in Maumee Cemetery, Antwerp.
Preferred memorials are to her children.

ALICE ROBNOLTE
1927-2004
DEFIANCE — Alice K. Robnolte, 77, of Defiance, died at 12:55 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, at the Toledo Hospital.
She was born Aug. 31, 1927, in Paulding County, the daughter of Arley “Barley” and Ara (Hitchcock) Rickner. In 1947, she married William Robnolte, who preceded her in death in 2000. She was a secretary at Defiance College, retiring in 1997, had worked for Strait Realty and was a member of Peace Lutheran Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Melissa Allen of Holgate; two sisters, Janet Heigel of Van Wert and Caroline (Mike) Shalter of Columbus; a brother, Ramon Ricker of Van Wert; and two grandchildren.
Services were held today, Sept. 29, at the Peace Lutheran Church in Defiance, with Pastor Dave Brandt officiating. Lawson-Roessner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to the church.

DELORES DONALDSON
1936-2004
CONTINENTAL — Delores Jean Donaldson, 68, of Continental, died at 5:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 24, at the St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.
She was born May 13, 1936, in Vaughnsville, Ohio, the daughter of Cornelius and Blanche (Myers) Fortman. On May 7, 1955, she married Harold A. Donaldson, who survives in Continental. She was a homemaker and a member of the Ottawa VFW Auxiliary.
Also surviving are four sons, Rick (Sandra) and Larry (Karen) both of Continental, Steven E. of Paulding, and Harold (Susan) Donaldson of Bradenton, Fla.; two daughters, Marilyn M. (Greg) Simon of Continental, and Michelle R. (Chip) Baker of Defiance; two brothers, Cornelius Fortman of Lancaster, Calif., and George Fortman of Defiance; six sisters, Hazel (Wilbur) Schneider of Wapakoneta, Agnes (Arden) Fjelsted of Lancaster, Calif., Frances (Glenn) Remington of St. Charles, Mo., Marjorie (Tony) Feliciano of Anaheim, Calif., Joyce (Virgil) Beam of Wapakoneta, and Nancy Alt of Ottawa; 18 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her parents; two brothers, Edward and Donald Fortman; and four sisters, Geraldine Fortman, Mary Schipper, Helen Camper and Genevieve Wachtman.
Services were held Monday, Sept. 27, at Heitmeyer Funeral Home in Continental, with Pastor Doug Price officiating. Burial was in the Monroe Cemetery in Continental.
Preferred memorials are to the donor’s choice.

NORMA SPENCER
1918-2004
OAKWOOD — Norma E. Spencer, 86, of Oakwood, died at 5:10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance.
She was born July 8, 1918, in Peebles, Ohio, the daughter of John Raymond and Mattie (Shoemaker) Eakins. On Oct. 3, 1936, she married Glen W. Spencer, who preceded her in death in 2002. She was a member of the Oakwood United Methodist Church and had supported her husband in many business ventures. She co-owned and operated the former Spencer’s Restaurant, near Oakwood.
Surviving are a daughter, Judy A. Hornschemeir, Oakwood; a son, Nick (Victoria) Spencer, Oakwood; four sisters, Beatrice Walkinshaw of Arkansas, Thelma Iler of Paulding, and Marjorie Sickmiller and Betty Tanner, both of Oakwood; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; six great-stepgrandchildren; five great-great-stepgrandchildren; and nieces and nephews and many friends.
Also preceding her in death were a daughter, Bonita Spencer Carnahan; two brothers, Charles and Carson Eakins; three sisters, Blanche Fogle, Edra Elliot and Ermyth Wellman; and a great-grandson.
Services were held Tuesday, Sept. 28, at the Heitmeyer Funeral Home in Oakwood, with the Rev. Dennis Wilson officiating. Burial was in the Sherman Cemetery in Oakwood.
Preferred memorials are to the donor’s choice.

JOSHUA BANKS
1981-2004
DEFIANCE — Joshua A. Banks, 23, of Defiance, died Thursday, Sept. 23, at his residence.
He was born April 2, 1981, in Stockbridge, Ga., the son of James and Julia (Amanns) Banks. He served in the U.S. Army from 1999-2001. In 2001, he married Lexie Krumel, who survives in Payne. He worked for Innovative Support Services in the field of home healthcare.
Also surviving are his parents, of Defiance; a daughter, Kyren, of Payne; a son, Kalic, of Payne; a brother, Joel Banks of Aurora, Colo.; and two sisters, Joy (Charles) Sarsfield of Antwerp and Jill (Craig) Walters of Stockbridge, Ga.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Julia Amanns and Jasper and Helen Banks.
Services were held Monday, Sept. 27, at Mast-Mock-Hoffman Funeral Home in Defiance, with the Rev. Burnell Hammons officiating. Burial was in the veterans’ section of the Riverside Cemetery in Defiance, where the VFW conducted graveside services.
Preferred memorials are to the family.

HELEN MILLER
1911-2004
CONVOY — Helen Fay Miller, 93, formerly of Convoy, died at 1:40 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, in the Otterbein-St. Marys Retirement Home in St. Marys.
She was born April 10, 1911, in Carlock, Ill., the daughter of Emanuel and Rosina (Schultz) Guingrich. She married Roy A. Sinn on Jan. 1, 1930 and he preceded her in death on Jan. 11, 1970. She married Van Miller on Sept. 2, 1972, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 8, 1991. She grew up in Carlock, Ill. and Latty, Ohio. She was a partner in the business of the Tipton Grocery store in Tipton, farming, a farm implement store, and several laundromats. She was a member of the grange and the Convoy United Methodist Church.
Surviving are three daughters, Dorothy (William) McOmber of St. Marys, Nancy (Dan) May of Hanover, Mich. and Karen Bayer of Sun City Center, Fla.; two stepdaughters, Janet (Ralph) Gibson of Auburn, Ind. and June (Art) Krauss of Hoagland, Ind.; a stepson, Norman (Arline) Miller of Convoy; a brother, Robert Guingrich of Fort Wayne; a sister, Lucille Laukhuf Shealey of Payne; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and numerous stepgrandchildren; great grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death were a daughter, Betty Fultz on March 10, 1996; four brothers; and three sisters.
Services were held at 10:30 a.m. today, Sept. 29, at the Convoy United Methodist church in Convoy, with the Rev. Gregory Leigh officiating. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Tully Township, Convoy. Cowan and Son Funeral Home in Convoy is in charge of the arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to the Benevolent Fund of Otterbein-St. Marys Retirement Home or the Convoy U.M. Church.

WILLIE PACK SR.
1920-2004
PAULDING — Willie Pack Sr., 84, died at 7:13 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, at the Van Wert Manor Nursing Home, where he had been a resident for three years.
He was born March 28, 1920, in Paintsville, Ky., the son of Walter and Jane (Crisp) Pack. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in WWII, where he received two Purple Hearts. He was a member of the D.A.V. Chapter #36 of Defiance.
He is survived by three sons, Willie (Kitty) Pack Jr. of Paulding, Carl (Kay) Pack of Ohio City, and Garry (Janice)) Pack of Paulding; two brothers, Earl Pack of Reading, Pa. and Russell Pack of Emmett, Idaho; three sisters, Marie Crawford of Atlanta, Pauline Dunham Adkins of Paulding, and Shuba Daniels of Broughton; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Lee Pack; and a sister, Anna Grimes.
Services were held Friday, Oct. 1, at the Paulding Church of the Nazarene, with Pastor Larry Hanson officiating. Burial was in Hedges Cemetery in Paulding County, where the Paulding VFW conducted military graveside rites. Den Herder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Memorials are to the donor’s choice.

FRANK SHEA
1925-2004
PAYNE — Francis “Frank” John Shea, 78, died Friday, Sept. 3, in Denver, Colo.
He was born Dec. 21, 1925, the son of William J. and Katherine (Dwyer) Shea. He was previously married to Marilyn Mulholland Shea, who was a granddaughter of the late O.F. Brady. He was a veteran of WWII, where he received the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star.
Surviving are three daughters, Tracy (Mark) Poepping, Kathy (James) Armento and Kelly (John) Hargaden; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Brady Francis Shea, in 1980.
A memorial mass was held Saturday, Oct. 2, at St. John the Baptist Church in Payne, with Rev. G. Allan Fillman officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery, where military graveside services were conducted. Den Herder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

MARGIE CARR
1937-2004
ANTWERP — Margie Pearl Carr, 67, of Antwerp, died Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Laurels of Defiance.
She was born April 12, 1937, in Waynesboro, Tenn., the daughter of John and Tinnie Viola (Gamble) Caperton. On Dec. 16, 1960 she married Richard L. “Dick” Carr, who survives. She was a homemaker and enjoyed fishing and gardening with her husband.
Also surviving are three daughters, Rose Gaskill of Decatur, Ind., Sue Carr of Paulding and Betty Meyer of Antwerp; three sons, Jerry Caperton of Cincinnati, Stan Carr of Cecil and Larry Carr of Antwerp; nine sisters, Beatrice Evans, Lillis Staggs, Evelayn Gobble, all of Tennessee, Inava Moore, Emma Caperton and Joyce Dunham, all of Hicksville, Helen Hartman and Sharon Clark of Montpelier, and Mary Thompson of Van Wert; three brothers, James Caperton of Tennessee, Rex Caperton of Cecil and Jody Caperton of Bryan; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Martha Caperton; two brothers, Raymond and Eugene Caperton; and a granddaughter and a grandson.
Services were held Tuesday, Oct. 5, at Dooley Funeral Home in Antwerp, with the Rev. Max Begley officiating. Burial was in the Maumee Cemetery in Antwerp.
Preferred memorials are to Hospice the Caring Way of Defiance County.

DAVID
BRADFORD
1942-2004
PAULDING — David L. Bradford, 62, of Paulding, died at 3:06 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, at his residence, following an extended illness.
He was born June 6, 1942, in Continental, the son of Bert L. and Helen M. (Hutching) Bradford. On June 7, 1969, he married Sharon L. AuFrance, who survives in Paulding. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, and retired from G.M. Powertrain following 28 years of service. He was the owner/operator of Bradford Construction Company, and a member of the Continental American Legion Post #541, 40&8 American Legion, Continental.
Also surviving are a son, Lee Bradford of Detroit; a daughter, Kathy (John) Roberts of Grand Rapids, Ohio; a brother, George (Margaret) Bradford of Defiance; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 7 at Den Herder Funeral Home in Paulding, with Father Tim Kummerer officiating. Burial will be in the Sherman Cemetery in Oakwood, where the American Legion Post #541 of Continental will conduct graveside military rites.
Visitation is from 2-9 p.m. today, Oct. 6, and from 9 a.m. until time of services Thursday, at Den Herder Funeral Home.
Preferred memorials are to the St. Mary’s Catholic Church Building Fund of Defiance County or Defiance County Humane Society.

MABURN HALE
1906-2004
PAULDING —Maburn L. Hale, 98, died at 5:55 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 5, at the Van Crest Nursing Home in Van Wert.
He was born June 3, 1906, in Lawrence County Ala., the son of William and Sally (Hetson) Hale. On Feb. 21, 1930, he married Julia Evans, who preceded him in death in 2001. He retired from the Grizzly Manufacturing Company in Paulding in 1971. He was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church in Junction.
Surviving are a daughter, Elizabeth (Bruce) Hart of Dallas; two sons, Joe and J.D. Hale, both of Paulding; a brother, James Hale of Moulton, Ala.; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Also preceding him in death were four brothers, Hardie, Willard, Will and Price; three sisters, Julia (in infancy) Sybill Terry and Jewel Goodwin; a daughter, Dorothy Rhonehouse; and two grandsons, Benjamin and Robert Hale.
Services were held Friday, Oct. 8, at the Apostolic Christian Church in Junction. Burial was in Dotterer Cemetery in Junction. Den Herder Funeral Home in Paulding was in charge of the arrangements.
Memorials are to the donor’s choice.

RICHARD SEVRENCE SR.
1935-2004
HICKSVILLE — Richard L. Sevrence Sr., 69, died Monday, Oct. 4, in Indianapolis.
He was born April 3, 1936, the son of Herschel and Verda (Moog) Sevrence. On Oct. 13, 1961, he married Vera LaCount, who preceded him in death Sept. 29, 1996. He was employed at Trident and Cook Refuse.
Surviving are four daughters, Theresa (Ken) River of Newman, Ga., Sue (Mike) Bauer of Avilla, Ind., Ruth (Juan) Bosquez of Fort Wayne, and Patsy (Marcus) Mudd of Indianapolis; two sons, Herschel and Richard, both of Paulding; a brother, Jack (Rose) Sevrence of Silver Springs, Fla.; and six grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his pareants; and a stepfather, Lester Drummond.
Services were held Thursday, Oct. 7, at Brown Funeral Home in Hicksville.

CHARLES FILLMAN
1920-2004
PAULDING — Charles E. Fillman, 84, died at 8:40 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, at Hawthorn Court Nursing Home.
He was born July 7, 1920, in Defiance, the son of Grover and Lula Mae (Teleschaw) Fillman. On Jan. 27, 1950, he married Ramona Holtsberry, who survives. He was a U.S. Army WWII veteran, a member of the Paulding United Methodist Church, a lifetime member of the Oakwood American Legion, served on the Paulding County Mental Health Board, and worked for the Paulding County Senior Center “Meals on Wheels.”
Also surviving are a daughter, Wanda (Michael) Van Scoder of Defiance; a son, Charles Fillman Jr. of Middletown, Ohio; a brother, William (Monica) Fillman of Defiance; three sisters, Wilma (Al) Molnar of Defiance, Merele Volkert of Sherwood and Betty (Leslie) Wendell of Ocklawaha, Fla.; five grandchildren; and eight grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by and infant brother, James.
Services were held Saturday, Oct. 9, at Den Herder Funeral Home in Paulding. Burial was in the Paulding Memorial Cemetery.
Preferred donations may be made to the Paulding United Methodist Church.

RUTH DANGLER
1912-2004
OAKWOOD — Ruth D. Dangler, 91, a long-time Oakwood resident, died at 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, at the Paradise Oaks Nursing Home in Cloverdale.
She was born Oct. 11, 1912, in Defiance, the daughter of Olen and Clara (Bohn) Hasch. In 1932, she married Kenneth M. Dangler, who preceded her in death in 1975. She was a housewife, a member of the Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Oakwood, a former council member, a district delegate at the church, and a member of the W.S.C.S.
Surviving are a daughter, R. Jeanneane Helsel of Hicksville; three sons, Klee (Carolyn) Dangler of Cecil, David (Cindy) Dangler of Cloverdale, and Garrett Dangler of New York City; a brother, Harold (Nova) Hasch of Cecil; 10 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death were an infant daughter; and a granddaughter, Danette Alvarado.
Services were held Monday, Oct. 11, at the Cornerstone United Methodist Church with the Revs. Michael Brown and Duane E. Johnson, honorary, officiating. Music was provided by organist Donna Crowley, Garrett Dangler, vocalist Leigh Alvarado, Mark Fast and pianist Shirley Fast. Burial was in Live Oak Cemetery in Paulding. Mast-Mock-Hoffman Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to the Cornerstone Church Music Fund.
Condolences may be sent to the family at P.O. Box 42, Oakwood, Ohio, 45873.

HOLLY JOYCE
1954-2004
BRYAN — Holly Ann Buehler Joyce, 49, of Bryan died at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, at her residence.
She was born Nov. 19, 1954, in Paulding County, the daughter of Leslie Ray and Marilyn Jean (Moore) Buehler. On Sept. 21, 1985, she married John F. Joyce, who survives. She was vice president of personal trusts for Reliance Financial Services and a member of the First Christian Church in Paulding.
Also surviving are her parents; a daughter, Kyra King of Colony, Texas; a son, Scott Joyce of Dallas; a twin sister, Laurel Lyn (Doff) Procter of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; a grandson’ and three nieces.
Services were held Monday, Oct. 11, at the First Christian Church in Paulding, with the Rev. Paul L. Biery officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Paulding at a later date. Den Herder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to the American Heart Association.

BETTY SHERRY
1928-2004
MELROSE — Betty L. Sherry, 76, of Melrose, died at 4:10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8, at the Harborside Heath Care Center in Defiance.
She was born Oct. 4, 1928, in Grover Hill, the daughter of Austin and Marguerite (Stahl). In 1945, she married Rex I. Sherry, who preceded her in death in 1992. She was a homemaker and a member of the Auglaize Chapel Church of God.
Surviving are three sons, William (Linda), David and Daniel (Paula) Sherry, all of Defiance; two daughters, Retha (Paul) Finnegan and Carol (Don) Russell, both of Defiance; two brothers, Charles “Jr.” Bair of Van Wert and Robert “Dib” Bair of Melrose; a sister, Joyce (Marvin) Estle of Oakwood; 21 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death were a daughter, Jeanette Rollins of West Virginia; a son, Jeffery (Debra) Sherry of Paulding; and a grandson, William Sherry Jr.
Services were held Tuesday, Oct. 12, at the Auglaize Chapel Church of God in Oakwood, with the Revs. Stan Harmon and William Sherry officiating. Burial was in the Little Auglaize Cemetery in Melrose. Heitmeyer Funeral Home in Oakwood was in charge of the arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to the Auglaize Chapel Church of God Christian Carpenters or Hospice Caring Way of Defiance County.

FRANCES SWITZER
1909-2004
MELROSE — Frances Switzer, 95, of Melrose, died at 12:40 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, at the Paulding County Hospital.
She was born Aug. 8, 1909, in Paulding County, the daughter of Franklin and Iva (Burt) Wable. On Dec. 31, 1937, she married Asa Switzer, who preceded her in death on Nov. 1, 1956. She was a cook at the Melrose school for several years and was retired. She was a member of the Melrose United Methodist church, the UMW, and the Melrose Garden Club.
Surviving are a son, Robert Switzer of Melrose; four grandchildren; and nine great great grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were four sisters, Vernelle Weller, Arlene Densmore, Gazel Merkler, and Marie Shultz; a brother, Franklin Wable; and three infant grandchildren.
Services were held Monday, Oct. 11, at the Melrose United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Robert Parker officiating. Burial was in the Little Auglaize Cemetery in Melrose.
Preferred memorials are to the Melrose United Methodist Church.

MARY BROWN
1931-2004
OAKWOOD — Mary L. Brown, 72, of Oakwood, died at 3:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 10, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
She was born Dec. 22, 1931, in Grover Hill, the daughter of Ira and Maude (Gleckler) Mohr. On May 1, 1952, she married Howard Brown, who survives in Oakwood. She was employed by the Campbells Soup Company, retiring in 1992, following 24 years of service. She was a member of the Dupont Church of the Brethren in Dupont and a member of the Ladies Fellowship of the church.
Also surviving are a son, Mike (Vicki) Brown of Grover Hill; two daughters, Dawn Brown of Oakwood and Karmel Prosser of Continental; a brother, Dean (Phyllis) Mohr of Oakwood; 10 grandchildren; and 21 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Johnnie Lee Brown; twin infant daughters; a brother, Paul Mohr; a sister, Mildred McClure; and two granddaughters.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, at the Dupont Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Terry Porter officiating. Burial will be in the Prairie Chapel Cemetery in Oakwood.
Visitation will be from noon-9 p.m. today, Oct. 13, at Den Herder Funeral Home in Paulding, and one hour prior to services at the church.
Preferred memorials are to Gideons International, to the Bible League, or to Temple and Beth Knowles who are missionaries.

EILEEN GILLEN TRUTT
DESHLER — A memorial Mass for Eileen I. Gillen Trutt, 75, who died Sept. 5, 2004 is planned for 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 18, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Deshler.
Surviving are her husband, James Trutt, Deshler; three daughters, Gerry Krynock, Findlay, Kerry Rauch, Albion, Ind., and Susie Cole, Hicksville; two sons, Frank and Jon Gillen, Fort Myers, Fla.; two stepsons, Terry Trutt, Tampa, Fla. and Steve Trutt, Deshler; and two sisters, Wilma Fry, Fort Wayne and Rita McGrath, Paulding.
Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding, is in charge of the arrangements.

LOIS HAYNES
1927-2004
ANTWERP – Lois J. Haynes, age 77, of Antwerp, died at 12:35 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 17 at Brookview Healthcare Center, Defiance.
She was born Sept. 30, 1927 in Antwerp, the daughter of the Clyde and Frances (Clemmer) Quaintance. On March 27, 1954, she married John R. Haynes, who survives. She worked at several different area restaurants and was a member of the Antwerp VFW Auxiliary.
Also surviving are a daughter, Rena Blair of Cecil; a son, Dennie McNabb of Antwerp; three sisters, Clarabelle Banks and Bertie Zuber of Antwerp, and Dorothy Roth of Grabill, Ind.; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Terry McNabb; a sister, Mabel Thimlar; and a brother, Robert Quaintance.
Services will be 11 a.m. today, Oct. 20, at Dooley Funeral Home in Antwerp with the Rev. Jim Edwards officiating. Burial will be in Maumee Cemetery, Antwerp.
Preferred memorials are to Antwerp United Methodist Church or First Baptist Church of Antwerp.
Condolences may be sent to to www.webfh.com/dooley.

MAEBELLE
MUSSELMAN
1913-2004
AMHERST — Maebelle Johnson Musselman, 91, of Amherst, died Monday, Oct. 11, in the Anchor Lodge Retirement Village in Lorain, following a two-year illness.
She was born Jan. 13, 1913 in Paulding, and resided in Amherst since moving from Vermilion in 1979. She was a place packer for the South Shore Packing company in Vermilion, retiring in 1973 following 25 years of service. She had been an active volunteer at Amherst Hospital and the Sandstone Office of Aging. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church while residing in Paulding and a member of the Amherst Congregational Church of Christ since 1979.
Surviving is a niece, Ramona Shaffer of Paulding.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ensel W. in 1984; three brothers; and four sisters.
Graveside services were held Friday, Oct. 15, at the Rochester Cemetery in Crane Township, Paulding County. Garland-Misencik Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to the Amherst Congregational Church of Christ, 379 S. Main St., Amherst, Ohio, 44001.

RUBY HYMAN
1903-2004
PAYNE – Ruby Lee Hyman, age 100, died at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11, at Dallas Lamb Foundation Home in Payne.
She was born Nov. 30, 1903 in Timonsville, S.C., the daughter of James and Lara (Whitehead) Langston. In 1957, she married Charles “Fox” Dewitt Hyman, who preceded her in death in 1988. She was a teacher for 22 years in South Carolina schools.
Surviving are a sister, Jewell Bale of Defiance; and nieces and nephews.
Also preceding her in death were a brother, Troy Langston; and two sisters, Snow Sarvants and Dorothy Mims.
Graveside services were held Saturday, Oct. 16 in Woodside Cemetery in Pamplico, S.C. Local arrangements were made by Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding.

BETTY COOK
1951-2004
DEFIANCE — Betty Mae Cook, 53, of Defiance, died at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 19, at the St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo.
She was born Jan. 6, 1951, in Napoleon, the daughter of Robert and Mildred (Thayer) Eberle, who both preceded her in death. On April 21, 1979, she married Joseph C. Cook, who survives. She was a registered nurse at the Community Healthcare Professionals Visiting Nurses/Hospice. She was a member of the St. John United Church of Christ and active with the United Way.
Also surviving are a daughter, Jennifer (Shane) Schomburg of Ada; two sons, Joshua and Jameson Cook, both at home; four sisters, Diane Grimes of Ney, Connie Eberle of Toledo, Karen Heckler of Napoleon, and Robin Mansfield of Holgate; two brothers, Robert Eberle Jr. of Florida, Ohio and Ronald Eberle of Holgate; and two grandchildren.
Services were held Saturday, Oct. 23, at the St. John United Church of Christ in Defiance, with the Dr. William Nirote officiating. Burial was in Myers Cemetery in Defiance County. Mast-Mock was in charge of the arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to the Defiance Area Visiting Nurses or to the Hospice Building Fund.

ETHEL SHREVE
1915-2004
HICKSVILLE — Ethel May Shreve, 88, died Wednesday, Oct. 20, at the Hickory Creek Nursing Home in Hicksville.
She was born Dec. 18, 1915, in Woodburn, Ind., the daughter of Ray T. and Frances (Carpenter) Leever. She graduated from Defiance High School in 1933. In 1936, she married Calvin “Ted” Shreve, who preceded her in death in 1972. She was in the Grounds Observer Corps in WWII. She also was a housewife, co-manager of Co-op Grocery in Brunersburg, and co-owner of Shreve Grocery in Brunersburg. In Defiance, she was a cook for Gustavion Restaurant, Black Lantern, Defiance Hospital, and the head chef at the Kettering Country Club, retiring in 1986. She was also the quilting room manager under the Green Thumb Program until 1988. She was a 4-H adviser for 20 years, a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Hicksville and a prior member of the St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Defiance.
Surviving are a stepson, Ted (Juanita) Shreve of Defiance; a stepdaughter, Ethel (Clifford) Keck-Jones of Paulding; a son, David Shreve of Oregon; three daughters, Joanne (Ervin) Wendt, Janice (Heinz) Eppelmann and Ellen (Lee) Leeper, all of Hicksville; two brothers, Rodger (Carol) Leever of California and Ralph Leever of Florida; a sister, Margaret (Bob) Cooper of Florida; 17 grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 16 great-stepgrandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and a great-great-stepgrandchild.
Also preceding her in death were a daughter, Loretta Eppelmann; a brother, Bob Leever; a sister, Pauline White; and a granddaughter.
Services were held Sunday, Oct. 24, at the Brown Funeral Home in Hicksville, with Pastor Jerry Lewis and Lee Leeper officiating. Burial was in Riverview Memorial Gardens in Defiance. Arrangements were made by Brown Funeral Home of Hicksville.
Preferred memorials are to the Defiance Senior Center, Grace United Methodist Church, or to the donor’s choice.

STEVEN WILLIAMSON
1952-2004
PAULDING — Steven Gale Williamson, 52, died at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19, at Hawthorn Court Nursing Home.
He was born Jan. 30, 1952, in Paulding County, the son of Clyde and Marie (Barfell) Williamson. In 1980, he married Viola Wright, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Kevin Dunakin of Ayersville; four stepchildren, Jacquline Summerfield of Fort Wayne, Amanda Lawrence and Mike Wright, both of Paulding, and Romeroal Lawrence of Defiance; two brothers, James of Green-up, Ky. and Jerry Williamson of Paulding; a sister, Cindy Williamson of Paulding; and a granddaughter, Alicia Dunakin of Fort Wayne.
He was preceded in death by his father, Clyde Williamson; his mother, Marie Williamson Neal; a brother, Pert Williamson; and a sister, Kathryn Fisher.
Graveside services were held Saturday, Oct. 23, at the Blue Creek Cemetery in Haviland, with the Rev. Melvin Baxter officiating. Den Herder Funeral Home in Paulding was in charge of the arrangements.
Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

CARL
LAWSON
1924-2004
PAULDING – Carl Lawson, 80, died at 11:15 a.m. Friday, Oct. 22, at the Laurels of Defiance, where he was a resident.
He was born Feb. 14, 1924 in Wise County, Va., the son of John H. and Nellie (Dingus) Lawson. In 1946, he married Oma Fleenor, who preceded him in death in 1986. In 1992, he married Alice M. (Thomas) Good, who survives. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II. In 1985, he retired from S.K. Wayne Tool of Defiance, where he was a tool polisher. He had been a coal cutting machine operator for Glenbrook Coal Co. He attended Paulding United Methodist Church and also First Church of Christ of Defiance. He was a member of American Legion Post 541 of Continental and was a life member of the VFW of Big Stone Gap, Va.
Also surviving are a son, Wayne (Vicky) Lawson of Defiance; a daughter, Shelia (Pastor Terry) Porter of Paulding; three stepsons, James (Laura) Good of Defiance, Greg (Jody) Good of Paulding and Scott (Tina) Good of Albuquerque; a brother, Richard Lawson of Fayetteville, N.C.; four sisters, Ann (Isaac) Cooper and Mary Ellen (Jack) Davis, both of Valparaiso, Ind., Faye (Jesse) Townsend of Conway, Ark., and Mabel Cooper of Defiance; 13 grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
He also was preceded in death by three brothers, Ballard, George and Lawrence; and two sons, Dennis and Roy “Sonny.”
Services were held Tuesday, Oct. 26 at Paulding United Methodist Church with Pastors Jack Berry and Terry Porter officiating. Burial was in Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance, where Defiance VFW Post 3360 conducted graveside military rites. Den Herder Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to John Paulding Historical Society or Paulding United Methodist Church Building Fund.

HELEN McDONALD
1928-2004
OAKWOOD – Helen L. McDonald, 76, died at 8:10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22, at Hawthorn Court Nursing Home in Paulding, where she was a resident.
She was born April 3, 1928 in Henry County, the daughter of John H. and Amelia (Baden) Tadsen. On March 11, 1949, she married John “Jack” McDonald, who preceded her in death on May 6, 1991. She was a homemaker and retired from Dana-Weatherhead in Antwerp in 1990. She attended St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Paulding.
Surviving are three daughters, Jacquelyn (Richard) Johanns of Paulding, Amy (Bill) Kochenour of Oakwood, and Toni Arnett of Grover Hill; two brothers, Donald Tadsen of Woodland, Ga., and Bill Tadsen of Reading, Mich.; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
She also was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Steve “Mac” in 2004; two brothers, Luther and Vern Tadsen; and three sisters, Leona Frank, Lillian Zachrich and Joyce Scott.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. today, Oct. 27, at Den Herder Funeral Home in Paulding, with the Rev. Mary Beth Smith-Webb officiating. Burial will be in Sherman Cemetery, Oakwood.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until service time today.
Preferred memorials are to Hawthorn Court Nursing Home Activity Fund, or to a charity of the donor’s choice

IRVIN BURNS
1921-2004
CECIL – Irvin Eugene Burns, 83, of Cecil, died Friday, Oct. 22 at his residence.
He was born Oct. 22, 1921 in Auburn, Ind., the son of John Henry and Lillie Mae (Shepard) Burns. He served in WWII as a lineman in the 30th Div. of the U.S. Army. He received five Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart. He retired as an electrician for the U.S. government in the Federal Redevelopment Land Agency. He was a lifetime member of the DAV Chapter 36 and a member of the former Church of Christ in Sherwood.
Surviving are two daughters, Debra Rinebolt of Cecil and Lu Ann (David) Rosebrock of Sherwood; a brother, William “Red” (Ginny) Burns of St. Joe, Ind.; four granddaughters; three great-grandsons; and five great-granddaughters.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Virgil Burns and Vernon Wyatt; and three sisters, Naomi Shook, Lucille Wyatt and Irene Welch.
Services were held Monday, Oct. 25 at Burr Funeral Home and Crematory in Sherwood with the Rev. Tim Franklin officiating. Burial was in Sherwood Cemetery.
Preferred memorials are to Visiting Nurses and Hospice of Paulding County.

JUNNIE SCHMIDT
1920-2004
DEFIANCE – Junnie Ray Schmidt, 84, died at 3:37 p.m., Monday, Oct. 25 at the Defiance Regional Medical Center.
He was born Sept. 6, 1920 in Fairbanks, Wis., the son of Frederick W. and Annetta S. (Nero) Schmidt. On February 23, 1946 he married Dorothy Alice Squibb who died May 28, 1991. In 1992, he married Armella Killion, who survives. In 1983, he retired from Parson’s Market of Paulding, where he was the meat manager for 25 years. He was a veteran of the 5th U.S. Army Air Force serving in the South Pacific during World War II. He was a member of the Paulding V.F.W. Post #587 and a member of the St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church of Paulding.
Surviving are his wife, Armella Schmidt, Defiance; Three sons, Ron (Rita) Schmidt, Paulding, Jeff (Bernie) Schmidt, Defiance, and Fred (Sheree) Schmidt, Archbold; Three step-sons, Allen (Nancy) Killion, Joseph (Patricia) Killion and Matthew (Cindy) Killion, all of Defiance; one sister, Helen Krueger, Marion, Wis.; three brothers, Roy Schmidt, Marion, Wis., Raymond Schmidt, Split Rock, Wis., and Alvin Schmidt of Winona, Minn.; 11 grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; five step-grandchildren and 11 step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Dorothy in 1991; one grandson, David Schmidt in 1975; two brothers, Frederick and Harold Schmidt; one infant sister, Frances Schmidt and five half sisters.
Services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 28 at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Paulding, with Pastor Mary Beth Smith-Webb officiating. Burial will be in Live Oak Cemetery, Paulding, where the Paulding V.F.W. Post #587 will conduct military graveside rites. Calling will be from 2:30-9 p.m. today, Oct. 27, at the Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding, and from 10-11 a.m. Thursday at the church.
Preferred memorials are to St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Paulding.

JEAN BRETT
1921-2004
FREMONT, Calif. — Jean Shaw Brett, 83, a former Paulding County resident, died on Sept. 10, at her residence in Fremont, Calif.
She was born Jan. 2, 1921, in Paulding County, the daughter of Irven and Mabel (Foust) Shaw. She married David Brett, who preceded her in death. She was employed at Spector Freight for 28 years.
She is survived by a sister, Martha Strahley of Paulding.
Also preceding her in death were a son, Phil Kadesch; and two brothers, Paul and Larry Shaw.
Grisson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to Kaiser Haywood Hospice, 30144 Eigenbrodt Way, Union City, Calif., 94587.

WREATHA MANSFIELD
1910-2004
DEFIANCE — Wreatha M. Mansfield, 94, of Defiance, died at 11:40 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, in Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville, Ind.
She was born Feb. 28, 1910, in Paulding County, the daughter of Ora and Ruth (Lloyd) Colgan. In 1932, she married Cecil Mansfield, who preceded her in death in 1983. She was an elementary teacher at Defiance Township and Ayersville Local schools. She was a member of Bethel Christian Church, Thirteen Club and Ohio Teachers’ Association.
Surviving are a son, Norvin of Cincinnati; two daughters, Linda (Harold) Walters of Leesburg, Fla. and Karen (Thomas) Culler of Auburn, Ind.; a sister, Helen (Ormal) Wickerham of Defiance; seven grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; 23 great-stepgrandchildren; and two great-great-stepgrandchildren.
Also preceding her in death were a sister, Marie Chappius; and a brother, John Colgan.
Services were held Friday, Oct. 29, at Mast-Mock-Hoffman Funeral Home in Defiance with the Revs. Gerald Mallott and Chris Baker officiating. Burial was in the Myers Cemetery in Defiance County.

VALERA RILEY
1920-2004
PAULDING — Valera E. Riley, 84, died at 6:10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, at the Dallas Lamb Foundation Home in Payne.
She was born Aug. 27, 1920, in Dupont, the daughter of Cloyce and Elizabeth (Fruchey) Vance. On Sept. 27, 1937, in Paulding, she married Orville P. Riley, who survives. She was a cook for the Paulding Elementary Exempted Village Schools for 20 years and had also worked at the former Stokely’s tomato factory in Paulding for six years. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Paulding, the John Paulding Historical Society and the Blue Creek Grange.
Also surviving are a son, Darwin (Ursula) Riley of Paulding; two daughters, Karen (Delmar) Schwab of Payne and Marlene (John) Stoller of Everett, Wash.; a brother, Darryl Vance of Paulding; two sisters, Donna (Myron) Thornell of Convoy and Delores White of Bowling Green; 10 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Wendell Vance; and a granddaughter, Renee Riley.
Services were held Saturday, Oct. 30, at the First Christian Church in Paulding with the Rev. Paul L. Biery officiating. Burial was in St. Paul Cemetery in Paulding.
Preferred memorials are to the Dallas Lamb Foundation Home Activity Fund or the First Christian Church of Paulding.

ERCEL EAGLESON
1920-2004
FORT WAYNE — Ercel Marie Eagleson, 83, of Fort Wayne, died at 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
She was born Nov. 13, 1920, in Van Wert County, the daughter of Charles B. and Dora (Balliet) Foreman. On June 6, 1946, she married Gerald R. Eagleson, who survives. She was a homemaker.
Also surviving are a daughter, Linda (Steve) Parker of Angola, Ind.; one sister, Jo (Dean) LePierre of Payne; and four grandchildren.
Services were held Saturday, Oct. 30, at Den Herder Funeral Home in Paulding, with Pastor Joe Allen officiating. Burial was in the Wiltsie Cemetery in Payne.
Preferred memorials are to the Lutheran Home Activity Fund.

BOBBY BOGGS
1938-2004
CECIL — Bobby Ray Boggs, 66, of Cecil, died Tuesday, Oct. 26, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, where he was a patient.
He was born March 20, 1938, in Pound, Va., the son of Robley and Ardelia (Baker) Boggs. On June 27, 1957, in Pound, Va., he married Reta M. Potter, who survives. He was a truck driver for Schwerman Trucking of Paulding and retired in 1994 following 28 years of service.
Also surviving are his mother, Ardelis Boggs of Pound, Va.; a son, Mike (Nicki) of West Unity; two daughters, Sheila (Tracy) Voirol of Sherwood and Lisa (Mark Asher) Koenn of Bryan; a brother, Coy (Brenda) Boggs of Morristown, Tenn.; a sister, Barbara (Tony) Wiemer of Rutherford, Tenn.; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Preceding him in death was his father.
Services were held Friday, Oct. 29, at Den Herder Funeral Home in Paulding. Burial was in the Rochester Cemetery in Cecil.
Preferred memorials are to the Heart Foundation.

KEEGAN LEWIS
2004
VAN WERT — Keegan J. Lewis, 23 days old, of Van Wert, died at 4:45 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne.
He was born Oct. 6 in Fort Wayne, the son of Benjamin and Jessie (McGuire) Lewis who both survive.
Also surviving are a sister, Kirsten, at home; grandparents, Arvel and Theresa McGuire of Grover Hill, Karl and Mary Jo Miller of Continental and Gary and Karen Lewis of Defiance; great-grandparents, Talma and Mary Gribble of Grover Hill, Mary Peffley of Defiance and John Lewis of Greenville, Tenn; and several aunts and uncles.
Services were held on Tuesday, Nov. 2, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home in Van Wert with Pastor Tom Peltier and Brother Larry Chalker officiating. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert.
Preferred memorials are to the family.

DORIS BRECHT
1919-2004
CONTINENTAL — Doris L. Brecht, 85, of Continental, died at 2:45 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31 at the Defiance Regional Medical Center in Defiance.
She was born Aug. 18, 1919, in North Creek, Ohio, the daughter of Guy and Orpha Belle (Summerland) Johnston. On March 29, 1941, she married Paul R. Brecht, who preceded her in death July 29, 1989. She was a homemaker and a member of the Free Christian Church of God in Continental.
Surviving are four sons, John R. (Linda) and Dennis L. (Donna) Brecht of Continental, and Kenneth A. (Jill) and William P., both of North Creek; a sister, Ila Mae King of Defiance; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death were two brothers, Harlo and Lloyd Johnston and a sister, Hazel Johnston.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. today, Nov. 3, at the Free Christian Church of God in Continental, with the Rev. James Fry officiating. Burial will be in the Monroe Cemetery in Continental. Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Continental, is in charge of the arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to the church.

BONNIE SEALSCOTT
1927-2004
VAN WERT — Bonnie Sealscott, 77, of Van Wert, died at 11:45 a.m. Friday, Oct. 29, at the Van Crest Healthcare Center in Van Wert.
She was born March 31, 1927 in Hoaglin Township, Van Wert County, the daughter of Clarence Emery and Almeda Amelia Elizabeth (Hoffer) Baker. On Dec. 25, 1945, she married Lester Sealscott, who preceded her in death Sept. 3, 1996. She was a homemaker and attended the Mt. Pleasant Church and Trinity Friends Church and the Wednesday morning prayer group at Trinity, all in Van Wert.
Surviving are two sons, Gary (Lisa) Sealscott of Defiance and Dana (Lori) Sealscott of Van Wert; a daughter, Joyce (Larry) Lynch of Van Wert; a sister, Irene Ringwald of Middle Point; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death was a brother, Loyal Baker.
Services were held Monday, Nov. 1, at the Mt. Pleasant Church in rural Van Wert County with the Rev. Phil Mercer, assisted by the Rev. Neil Hammons, officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
Preferred memorials are to the Community Health Professionals or the American Cancer Society.

HARRY HASCH
1923-2004
BRYAN — Harry “Don” Donald Hasch, 81, of Bryan, died Monday, Nov. 1, at the Community Hospitals and Wellness Center in Bryan.
He was born April 28, 1923, in Defiance, the son of Harry E. and LaVerne (Shoemaker) Hasch. He was a WWII Army veteran, retired as a foreman at L.E. Smith Company in Bryan and was a former cabinet maker. He was a member of the VFW, Moose Lodge, Eagles, Masonic Lodge, and the First Lutheran Church, all in Bryan. He was also a member of the Zenobia Shriners of Toledo.
Surviving are two sons, Robert Hasch of Sherwood and Dan (Dawn) Hasch of Hicksville; a daughter, Donna (Charles) Karacson of Hicksville; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death earlier this year by his wife, Elda (Rosebrock) Hasch.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, at Burr Funeral Home and Crematory in Sherwood, with Pastor Richard Franks officiating. Burial will be in the Sherwood Cemetery.
Hours of visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today, Nov. 3, at the funeral home.
Preferred memorials are to the donor’s choice.

EMELIA CAROTHERS
1909-2004
BRITTON, Mich. — Former Fayette resident Emelia L. Carothers, 94, of Britton, Mich., died Monday, Nov. 1, in Herrick Manor in Tecumseh.
She was born Nov. 8, 1909, in Cecil, the daughter of Henry (H.C.F.) and Julia (Meyer) Meyer. In 1932, she married Ernest Carothers, who preceded her in death in 1990. She was a member of the St. James Lutheran Church in Burlington and its Ladies’ Society.
Surviving are a daughter, Eileen (Wesley) Gilmore of Britton; two sisters, Luella Norden of Ridgeville Corners and Leona Hogrefe of Okolona; a brother, Donald Meyer of Sun City, Fla.; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death were a son, Alvin; three sisters, Emma Price, Helen Fay and Ruth Meyer; three brothers, Albert, Edward and Richard Meyer; infant twin grandsons; and a great-grandson.
Services were held Friday, Nov. 5, at the St. James Lutheran Church in Burlington, with Pastor James Strawn and James Balzer officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Short Funeral Home in Archbold was in charge of the arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to the St. James Lutheran Church, Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Britton or to the donor’s choice.

LILLIAN EISENMANN
1922-2004
HAVILAND — Lillian Anna Eisenmann, 82, of rural Haviland, died at 11:52 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.
She was born Sept. 16, 1922, in Paulding County, the daughter of Emil and Anna (Laukhauf) Stoller. On Dec. 2, 1962, she married William Henry Eisenmann, who preceded her in death Feb. 17, 1989. She was a member of the Latty Apostolic Christian Church, and a bookkeeper and office manager for the former Equity Grain and Feed of Paulding.
Surviving are a son, Roger (Linda) Eisenmann of Decatur, Ind.; a brother, Melvin (Irene) Stoller of Haviland; six sisters, Elizabeth Waters and Marie (Jack) Moore, both of Paulding, Eunice (Roger) Gerber of Payne, Lorine (Myron) Hackenjos of New Haven, Nathalia (Allan) Getz of Eureka, Ill. and Anna Lou (Earl) Grimm of Dunlap, Ill.; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death were three sons, William in infancy, and Gary and Ronald Eisenmann; and a brother, Millard Stoller.
Services were held Friday, Nov. 5, at the Latty Apostolic Christian Church with the church clergymen officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Den Herder Funeral Home in Paulding was in charge of the arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to the donor’s choice.

DAEVEON GRAVES
2004
DEFIANCE — Daeveon N. Graves, 2 months, died Friday, Nov. 5, at the Defiance Regional Medical Center.
He was born Aug. 17, 2004, in Defiance, the son of Antonio Taylor and Pamela Wright, who survive.
Also surviving are four brothers, Calvin Perry and Kavozio, Javontae and Sevontre Graves, all of Defiance; two half-brothers and a half-sister of Oklahoma; grandparents Michael Wright of Paulding, Debra Akers of Antwerp, and Jim and Debra Miles of Paulding; and great-grandmother, Viola Williamson of Paulding.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Steve Williamson. Services will be held at 1 p.m. today, Nov. 10, at Mast-Mock-Hoffman Funeral Home in Defiance, with the Rev. Melvina Baxter officiating. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Defiance.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services.
Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

THOMAS SCHMUNK
1959-2004
ANTWERP – Thomas Kevin Schmunk, 45, of Antwerp, died at 1:51 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.
He was born June 23, 1959 in Hicksville, the son of Thomas E. and Jeane (Engle) Schmunk, who survive in Antwerp. He graduated from Antwerp High School in 1977 and ITT Technical School in 1984. He worked at Uniroyal-Goodrich, Woodburn for 19-1/2 years and later at Tri-State Solarcrete, Antwerp. He was a member of Antwerp United Methodist Church, enjoyed music, and was a NASCAR, Cleveland Browns and Indians fan.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 10 at Dooley Funeral Home, Antwerp, with the Rev. Greg Swann officiating. Burial will be in Maumee Cemetery, Antwerp.
Preferred memorials are to Antwerp United Methodist Church.
Condolences may be sent to www.dooleyfuneralhome.com.

MARCELLA RICHARDS CRUM
1925-2004
BRADENTON, Fla. – Marcella Jean Crum, 79, formerly of Venedocia and Grover Hill, died Sunday, Nov. 7 at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Fla., following a short illness.
She was born June 16, 1925 in Van Wert, the daughter of Espy and Mary (Tomli