Families We are Privileged to Serve

Richard E. Paul

Richard E. Paul

Apr 16, 2025

Richard E. Paul, 93, of Geneva, Indiana, passed away Wednesday afternoon, April 16, 2025, at Swiss Village in Berne. 

Arrangements are pending at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Homes, Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel of Berne, Indiana 

Barbara McDonald

Barbara McDonald

Apr 15, 2025

Barbara McDonald, 76, of Berne, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday morning, April 15, 2025, at her residence.

She was born on February 9, 1949, in Decatur, Indiana, to Edward and Helen (Balsiger) Sprunger. Barb was united in marriage to James McDonald in May of 1976, and he tragically passed away in October of 1976 as the result of a farming accident.

She...

Susan M. Schwartz

Susan M. Schwartz

Apr 15, 2025

Susan M. Schwartz, 69, of Monroe, Indiana passed away on Tuesday morning, April 15, 2025, at her residence.

She was born on December 24, 1955, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Menno S. and Maryann W. (Schwartz) Girod. Susan was united in marriage to Joe N. Schwartz on January 13, 1980, in Monroe, Indiana.

Susan was a member of the Old Order...

Ella B. Yoder

Ella B. Yoder

Apr 13, 2025

Ella (Beachey) Yoder, 84, of Berne, Indiana, passed away on Sunday afternoon, April 13, 2025, at her daughter, Esther’s home in Uniondale, Indiana.

She was born on October 1, 1940, in Geauga County, Ohio to the late Daniel J. and Emma J. (Miller) Beachey. On December 31, 1964, she married William Alfred Yoder in LaGrange, Indiana. They attended the New Covenant...

Stephen A. "Steve" Bickel

Stephen A. "Steve" Bickel

Apr 12, 2025

Stephen A. “Steve” Bickel, 58, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Saturday afternoon, April 12, 2025, at his residence following an unexpected medical event.

He was born on November 17, 1966, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late James A. and Deanna Marlene (Marbaugh) Bickel. Steve was united in marriage to Tammy S. Bultemeyer on August 18, 1990, at Zion Lutheran...

Emma J. Bixler

Emma J. Bixler

Apr 10, 2025

Emma Jane Bixler, 93, of Berne, Indiana passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025, Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana.

She was born on November 8, 1931, in Berne, Indiana to the late Harvey and Emma (Habegger) Nussbaum.

Emma was united in marriage to Rev. Roger Bixler on August 23, 1953 at First Mennonite Church in Berne, Indiana.

She attended the Decatur Baptist Church. Prior...

Carolyn R. Lehman

Carolyn R. Lehman

Apr 10, 2025

Carolyn Ruth Lehman, 91, of Ohio City, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Hearth & Home in Van Wert, Ohio.

She was born on November 14, 1933, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Richard D. and Frieda M. (Amstutz) Lewton. Carolyn was united in marriage to William E. Lehman on June 28, 1952, in Decatur, Indiana they were...

Kevin Lintermoot

Kevin Lintermoot

Apr 9, 2025

Kevin D. Lintermoot, 68, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at his residence.

He was born on December 25, 1956, in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Loren R. and Betty I. (Howard) Lintermoot.

Kevin was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Berne, Indiana, and was recently baptized.

He was a longtime over-the-road truck driver and most recently he...

Irene H. Kiess

Irene H. Kiess

Apr 9, 2025

Irene H. Kiess, 92, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Adams Woodcrest.

She was born on August 19, 1932, in Adams County, Indiana to the late Gustav and the late Selma (Bleeke) Krueckeberg. On June 16, 1953, Irene was united in marriage to Eugene F. Kiess. They had 61 years together before his passing on February...

Thomas E. Buuck

Thomas E. Buuck

Apr 7, 2025

Thomas E. Buuck, 89, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.

He was born on April 14, 193,5 to the late Albert and Corena (Bultemeyer) Buuck, at home in Decatur, Indiana, and he lived there for his entire lifetime.

He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, being honorably discharged in...

Margie Merriman

Margie Merriman

Apr 7, 2025

Margie Merriman, 91, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away early Monday morning, April 7, 2025, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur.

She was born on October 15, 1933, in Kirkland Township, Indiana to the late Carl W. and Edna A. (Kirchner) Menter. Margie was united in marriage to James D. Merriman on June 7, 1953, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Preble and...

Marlene A. Gill

Marlene A. Gill

Apr 6, 2025

Marlene A. Gill, 88, of Mason, Ohio, formerly of Berne, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025, surrounded by her family at her residence.

She was born on November 21, 1936, in Geneva, Indiana (Hartford Twp) to the late L. Lewis and Emma M. (Striker) Martin.

Marlene was united in marriage to Ray D. Gill on December 20, 1959 in Berne,...

Eldora Fuelling

Eldora Fuelling

Apr 5, 2025

Eldora Fuelling, 92, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Adams Memorial Hospital, in Decatur, Indiana.

Eldora was born August 25, 1932, to the late Theodore and Clara (Macke) Ewell. She was united in marriage to Delbert Fuelling on May 24, 1953, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Preble, and he preceded her in death July 2, 2004

In...

L. Adeline "Addie" Lough

L. Adeline "Addie" Lough

Apr 4, 2025

L. Adeline “Addie” Lough, 97, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana.

She was born on October 22, 1927, in Willshire, Ohio to the late Floyd L. and Nelle (Stetler) Strickler. Addie was united in marriage to Nile Eugene Lough on May 9, 1950 in Kentucky and he preceded her in...

Alice L. Sipe

Alice L. Sipe

Apr 3, 2025

Alice L. Sipe, 98, of Willshire, Ohio passed away on Thursday evening, April 3, 2025, at Hearth and Home in Van Wert, Ohio.

She was born on November 24, 1926, in Decatur Indiana to the late Harold W. Gilpin and the late Naomi I. (Helm) Gilpin-Kingsley. Alice was united in marriage to Robert L. Sipe on April 9, 1944, in Decatur,...

Sam Baumann

Sam Baumann

Mar 30, 2025

Sam Baumann, 78, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Sunday evening, March 30, 2025, at his residence following an illness spanning the past year.

He was born on June 6, 1946 in Decatur, Indiana to Ernest and Maxine (Bailer) Baumann. On August 17, 1968, Sam was united in marriage to Judy A. Bultemeier at Zion Lutheran Church, Friedheim.

Following his marriage to Judy,...

Ruth Ann Bienz

Ruth Ann Bienz

Mar 30, 2025

Ruth Ann Bienz, 89, of Ossian, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur, Indiana.

She was born on December 14, 1935, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Paul Busse, Sr. and Mathilda (Graft) Busse.

Ruth was united in marriage to Frederick “Fritz” Bienz on March 4, 1956 and they shared 64 years together before his passing...

Mary Rose Heimann

Mary Rose Heimann

Mar 26, 2025

Mary Rose Heimann, 61, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Wednesday evening, March 26, 2025, at Towne House Health Center in Fort Wayne.

She was born on January 8, 1964, in Decatur, Indiana to Cletus M. and Dorothy M. (Korty) Heimann.

Mary is survived by her mother, Dorothy M. Heimann of Fort Wayne, Indiana; brother, Michael (Carol) Heimann of Warsaw, Indiana; brother,...

Jennifer A. Norwood

Jennifer A. Norwood

Mar 24, 2025

Jennifer A. Norwood, 51, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Monday, March 24, 2025.

She was born on December 24, 1973 in Muncie, Indiana to the late Harry James Mart and the late Vena (Knipstein) Mart Flatt.

Jennifer was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne. She shared her talents by staying active and assisting...

Joe L. Miller

Joe L. Miller

Mar 23, 2025

Joe L. Miller, 74, of Linn Grove, Indiana passed away Sunday morning, March 23, 2025, surrounded by his family at his residence.

He was born on March 19, 1951, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Levi L. and Rosa A. (Schwartz) Miller. Joe was united in marriage to Edna D. Schwartz on April 20, 1972, in Berne, Indiana, and she survives.

Joe...

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