Bernadine Ruth Bleeke, 78 years old of Decatur, Indiana, passed away at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 27, 2012 in the Ossian Health Care Center located in Ossian, Indiana where she had been a patient 4 days. Bernadine was born on Wednesday, October 11, 1933 in Adams County, Indiana the daughter of the late Joseph C. Bleeke and the late Adelia L. (Young) Bleeke. Bernadine was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church of rural Decatur, where she was a member of the Ladies Aid of the church. Bernadine was a homemaker. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Preceding Bernadine in death were one sister, Maxine Bleeke; two brothers, Vernand F. Bleeke and Eugene Bleeke. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 31, 2012 in the Immanuel Lutheran Church of rural Decatur, with Pastor David Koeneman officiating. Interment will follow in the Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery. Friends will be received from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2012 in the Zwick and Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur, Indiana and one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Preferred memorials are to Immanuel Lutheran Church or Worship For Shut Ins.