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Paul D. Miller

Paul D. Miller

Feb 19, 2025

Paul D. Miller, 95, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday morning, February 19, 2025 at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur.

He was born on October 29, 1929 in Adams County to the late Chalmer and Lucille (Fleming) Miller. 

Paul served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.

Paul married Eileen May Bultemeyer on January 9, 1954 at St....

Paul William Meyer

Paul William Meyer

Feb 19, 2025

Paul William Meyer, 91, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away early Wednesday morning, February 19 2025, at Golden Years Homestead in Fort Wayne, Indiana. 

He was born on July 22, 1933, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Paul A. G. and Velma (Salomon) Meyer. Paul was united in marriage to Kathleen M. Scheumann on October 4, 1958 at St. John...

Janell Diane Wilken Harper

Janell Diane Wilken Harper

Feb 17, 2025

Janell Diane Wilken Harper, born on September 10, 1943, in Decatur, Indiana, to the late Richard C. and Waneta (Conrad) Franz. She passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. A cherished member of her community and beloved family member, Janell's legacy is woven into the hearts of many who knew her.

Janell began her professional journey...

Bernice Augsburger

Bernice Augsburger

Feb 15, 2025

Bernice A. Augsburger, 83, of Berne, Indiana passed away Saturday morning, February 15, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on June 11, 1941, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Samuel H. and Frieda P. (Myers) Yager. Bernice was united in marriage to John H. Augsburger on September 9, 1967, at Cross UCC in Berne, Indiana, and...

Betty Maxine Ripley

Betty Maxine Ripley

Feb 14, 2025

Betty Maxine Ripley, 88, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur. 

She was born on January 28, 1937, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Leo H. and Frances E. (Williams) Roe. 

Betty was united in marriage to Roger Davis Ripley on December 4, 1954, in Decatur, Indiana and he preceded her in death...

Jerry L. Luker

Jerry L. Luker

Feb 14, 2025

Jerry L. Luker, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on February 14, 2025, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur, Indiana. Born on May 16, 1937, in Richmond, Indiana, Jerry lived a life dedicated to family, work, and his many passions.

A proud graduate of Richmond High School, class of 1955, Jerry embarked on a formidable career as a Locomotive Engineer....

Mary "Jo" Gibson

Mary "Jo" Gibson

Feb 11, 2025

Mary “Jo” Gibson, 84, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away early Tuesday morning, February 11, 2025 at her son’s residence.

She was born on December 19, 1940 in Convoy, Van Wert County, Ohio to Earl and Cecil (Bell) Weaver. Jo was united in marriage to Raymond L. Gibson on October 19, 1957 in Auburn, Indiana and he preceded her in death on...

Alice M. Sprunger

Alice M. Sprunger

Feb 9, 2025

Alice Mae Sprunger, 98, of Berne, Indiana, passed away on February 9, 2025, at Swiss Village. Born on May 13, 1926, she was the daughter of Leon and Hilda Neuenschwander. She married Merlin K. Sprunger on September 9, 1950, and he preceded her in death on October 19, 2016.

Alice grew up on a farm southeast of Berne and graduated from...

Charlotte K. Vaughan

Charlotte K. Vaughan

Feb 8, 2025

In Loving Memory of Charlotte Kathryn Vaughan

Charlotte Kathryn Vaughan, 80, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana on Saturday evening, February 8, 2025. Born on March 23, 1944 in Fort Wayne, she was the cherished daughter of Hugo and Elaine Fuelling. A proud graduate of Decatur High...

Maxine Ruth Balkema

Maxine Ruth Balkema

Feb 4, 2025

Maxine Ruth Steury was born December 19,1941 in a midwifery home in Berne, Indiana. She grew up on Bluecreek Farm, north of town, until age 5 when her family moved to Berne to enjoy the new red brick home built by her father, Reuben. She spent many an evening playing “kick the can” in the neighborhood, with her best friend...

David H. Nussbaum

David H. Nussbaum

Feb 3, 2025

David H. Nussbaum, 90, of Berne, Indiana, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana.

David was born on April 3, 1934, in Adams County, Indiana, the son of the late Albert Nussbaum and the late Grace (Reinhard) Nussbaum. David was married to Carolyn J. Egly from July 18, 1953, until her death on December...

Charlotte L. Hockemeyer

Charlotte L. Hockemeyer

Feb 2, 2025

Charlotte L. Hockemeyer, 92, of Hoagland, Indiana, passed away on Sunday evening, February 2, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family. 

Charlotte was born on September 18, 1932, in Uniontown, Missouri to the late Ernst Brockmann and Norma Brockmann. Charlotte was united in marriage to Melvin H. “Mort” Hockemeyer on September 26, 1954, and he preceded her in death on...

Pastor Roger W. Olson

Pastor Roger W. Olson

Feb 2, 2025

Pastor Roger W. Olson, 88, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Lutheran Life Villages in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on June 19, 1936, in Holman, Wisconsin to the late William and Agnes (Hewlitt) Olson. Roger was united in marriage to the late Loide M. (Schutes) Olson on August 15, 1987. Following their marriage,...

Donald L. Linder

Donald L. Linder

Feb 1, 2025

Donald L. Linder, 82, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Saturday morning, Feb 1, 2025, at his residence.

He was born on March 6, 1942 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Raymond C. Linder, Jr. and Marie M. (Davis) Linder.

Donald was a former member of Hoagland Avenue United Methodist Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana. 

He was employed with Decatur Industries. Following his time...

Curtis "Van" Wulliman

Curtis "Van" Wulliman

Jan 31, 2025

Curtis “Van” Wulliman, 88, of Berne, Indiana, passed away on Friday January 31, 2025 at Swiss Village.

He was born on February 14, 1936 to the late Curtis Wulliman and Gertrude (Sprunger) Wulliman in Berne, Indiana.

Van was united in marriage to Connie Minnich on August 3, 1958, and she preceded him in death on August 19, 2003. He married Sharon (Reinhard)...

Dawn Marie Bullerman

Dawn Marie Bullerman

Jan 31, 2025

Dawn Marie Bullerman, 42, of Hoagland, Indiana peacefully passed away Friday morning, January 31, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at her residence.

She was born on February 16, 1982, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Edwin Jr. and Vicki (Goudy) Bullerman. 

Dawn was a member of St. John Lutheran Church – Flatrock. 

She was a 2004 graduate of New Haven High School. During...

Don L. Tinkham

Don L. Tinkham

Jan 30, 2025

Don L. Tinkham, 72, of New Haven, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.

He was born on February 25, 1952 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Maurice Leroy Tinkham and Patricia (Williams) Tinkham.

Don was united in marriage to Beth Jaques on February 20, 1999 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Don was a member of the F.O.P.A...

Dale E. Anderson

Dale E. Anderson

Jan 28, 2025

Dale E. Anderson, 90 of Monroeville, Indiana passed away early Tuesday morning, January 28, 2025, at Adams Heritage in Monroeville.

He was born on October 26, 1934 in Payne, Ohio to Robert and Hilda (Roemer) Anderson. Dale was united in marriage to Marjorie Gerardot on May 7, 1955, at St. Louis Catholic Church, Besancon and she preceded him in death on...

Maxine E. Knipstein

Maxine E. Knipstein

Jan 27, 2025

Maxine Esther (Heine) Knipstein was called to her heavenly home on January 27, 2025.

 Maxine was born on June 8, 1931, the middle daughter of Theodore and Esther (Hockemeyer) Heine. She was baptized June 21, 1931, and confirmed on May 20, 1945, at Emanuel Lutheran Church, New Haven, the same church where she married Wilbur Martin Knipstein on June 2, 1956. 

 She...

Kerry D. Hoffman

Kerry D. Hoffman

Jan 26, 2025

Kerry D. Hoffman, 65, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025, at his residence following an illness for two years. 

He was born on February 27, 1959, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Wilmer Hoffman and Marilyn Rose (Bultemeier) Hoffman, who survives. 

Kerry was a member of St. John Lutheran-Flatrock where he served as the Deacon, Elder, and...

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