Jan 1, 2024

Tammy Lynn Velasco, 58, of Parker, Colorado passed away Monday morning, January 1, 2024, at Parker Adventist Hospital in Parker, Colorado following an unexpected medical event suffered the previous evening.

She was born on September 9, 1965, in Decatur, Indiana to Norval and Donna (Pettibone) Lehman. Tammy was united in marriage to Kyle Velasco on March 17,...

Dec 31, 2023

Jerry L. Beard, 84, of Berne, Ind. passed away Sunday morning, December 31, 2023 at Swiss Village in Berne.

Jerry was born December 18, 1939 in Decatur, Ind. to the late Roger H. and Orvena L. (Biberstein) Beard.

He served his country in the United States Army Reserves for eight years, as a staff sergeant...

Dec 27, 2023

Valerie A. Parrish, 67, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Wednesday evening, December 27, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

She was born on September 25, 1956, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Doyle I. Painter and the late Vivian (Beam) Painter. Valerie was united in marriage to Richard Parrish on July 18, 1981, at...

Dec 26, 2023

Norma J. “Jean” Wilson, 85, of Celina, Ohio, formerly of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. May’s Ohio.

She was born on September 3, 1938 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Robert L. Bailey and the late Donna B. (Landrum) Bailey. Jean was united in marriage...

Dec 25, 2023

Louis A. Johnson, 70, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023 at Adams Heritage in Monroeville, Indiana.

He was born on October 10, 1953 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Lloyd Johnson and the late Bernice (Oberley) Johnson.

Louis was a 1972 graduate of Heritage High School.  He was a member...

Dec 25, 2023

Carolyn S. Shaffer, 84, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on February 23, 1939, Harlan, Indiana to the late Nevin Miller and the late Florence (Tinkham) Miller. Carolyn was united in marriage to Donald S. "Bud" Shaffer on July 15, 1958, and he...

Dec 24, 2023

Kevin D. Snyder, 56, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at his residence following a year and a half battle with cancer.

He was born on July 9, 1967, in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Kevin was united in marriage in December of 1986, to Christine (Igney) Snyder and she survives.

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Dec 23, 2023

Gone but not forgotten, Doris Elaine Foster, 80, passed away at 9:06 a.m. on Saturday, December 23, 2023 following an extended illness at her residence in North Manchester, Indiana – the same day in which her husband was born.

Doris was a farmer’s daughter, a wife, a mother, a caretaker and your best friend.  She was born...

Dec 22, 2023

Sidney Lou Moses, 80, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.

She was born on August 4, 1943 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Lewis Beery and the late Maxine (Smitley) Beery.

Sidney was united in marriage to Larry Moses on March 12, 1960 at First...

Dec 21, 2023

Angelita A. Buettner, 75, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Thursday morning, December 21, 2023, at Adams Woodcrest.

She was born on May 26, 1948 in Crystal City, Texas to Jesus Z. Serna Jr. and Eulogia “Logie” (Aldape) Serna.  On May 6, 1977, Angelita married Roger L. Buettner in Decatur, Indiana.

Angelita worked at General Electric...

Dec 21, 2023

Clifford A. “Cliff” Umpleby, 95, of Berne, Indiana passed away Thursday afternoon, December 21, 2023, surrounded by his family at Swiss Village in Berne.

He was born September 17, 1928, in Richmond, Indiana to the late Clifford Ray and Helen Vivian (Logue) Umpleby. He was united in marriage to Beverly Ann Gabbard on November 6, 1953, in...

Dec 18, 2023

Sandra K. “Sandy” Hileman, 84, of Ohio City, Ohio, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023, at Van Wert Manor.

She was born on April 16, 1939, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Leon R. Marbaugh and the late Ruth (Cook) Marbaugh. On August 24, 1958, Sandra married Robert Hileman and he preceded her in death on September...

Dec 18, 2023

Eileen Rose (Graber) Sprunger Daugherty, 94, of Berne, Indiana, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023, at Swiss Village in Berne. She was born on November 10, 1929, to Henry P. and Adella (Habegger) Graber, at the home farm in Monroe Township, Adams County.  She was born just after the stock market crash that began the Great Depression.  Her family...

Dec 18, 2023

Marvin A. Taylor, 88, of Monroe, Indiana passed away early Monday morning, December 18, 2023, at Adams Woodcrest.

He was born on November 14, 1935 in Hoagland, Indiana to Roy and Susie (Perry) Taylor. He was united in marriage to Carolyn Kae Christener on September 2, 1956 at Monroe Methodist Church.

Marvin served in the...

Dec 16, 2023

Betty L. Liechty, 93, of Berne, Indiana was called peacefully to her heavenly home on Saturday morning, December 16, 2023, surrounded by her family at Swiss Village in Berne.

She was born on Saturday, August 30, 1930, at home in rural Geneva, Indiana to the late John S. and Florence E. (Schwartz) Steiner. She was united in...

Dec 15, 2023

Arleen K. Byrd, 73, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023 at Stillwater Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.

She was born on September 28, 1950 in Adams County, Indiana to the late Marcus Schueler and the late Ilo Jean (Grote) Schueler.

Arleen was united in marriage to Richard T. Byrd on...

Dec 13, 2023

Donna L. Martin, 88, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Park Place Senior Living in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on February 17, 1935 in Van Wert County, Ohio to the late Willis K. Feasby and the late Myrtle M. (Baker) Feasby.

Donna was united in marriage to...

Dec 11, 2023

Norvin Thieme, 88, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Monday, December 11, 2023, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on August 30, 1935, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Amos Thieme and the late Emma (Selking) Thieme.

Norvin served his country during the Korean War.

He was a member...

Dec 7, 2023

Larry Allen Hullinger, 85, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on December 18, 1937, in Monroeville, Indiana to the late Wilson “Bubb” and Mary Louise “Billy” (Williams) Hullinger. Larry was united in marriage to Judith Ruble on October 6, 1958 in Coldwater, Michigan and she survives.

Dec 7, 2023

Kenneth Bultemeier Sr., 85, of Decatur, Ind. Passed away Thursday afternoon, December 7, 2023 at his residence.

Ken was born August 21, 1938 in Decatur to the late Lawrence Bultemeier and the late Ida (Gallmeier) Bultemeier.

Ken was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during peacetime from July 1956 – July 1958, where...