Dec 7, 2023

Daniel J. Baker, 75, of Ohio City, Ohio, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023, at OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital, in Van Wert, Ohio.

He was born on September 17, 1948, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Otto Baker and the late Blanche Marie (Straub) Baker. Daniel married Marlene K. Sheets on July 1, 1972 at St. Mary...

Dec 5, 2023

Mark F. Scherry, 65, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Tuesday morning, December 5, 2023, at his residence following a four year battle with cancer.

He was born on June 11, 1958 in Bluffton, Indiana to Rolland F. and Nancy (Willmert) Scherry.

Mark graduated from Bellmont High School Class of 1977. He was a member of...

Dec 5, 2023

Merlin D. Zurcher, 92, of Berne, Indiana passed away early Tuesday morning, December 5, 2023, at Swiss Village.

He was born on August 13, 1931in Adams County, Indiana to Christian F. and Martha (Ebnit) Zurcher.

Merlin served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War as a medic.  He fulfilled his duty...

Dec 5, 2023

Rose Marie Liechty, 96, of Berne, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at her residence.

Rose was born December 5, 1927, at the Martha Hussman Home in Berne to Daisy (Moeschberger) and Henry Aschleman. On September 4, 1948, she married Kenneth Liechty at the Cross Evangelical & Reformed Church (Cross United Church of Christ) in...

Dec 3, 2023

Joseph “Joe” Allen Schwartz loved to build. He came by it naturally as the oldest son of Joe H. and Frances L. (Coblentz) Schwartz. He was soon followed by five more siblings, Albert James “Jim” Schwartz, Mary Ann (Schwartz) Dynes, Michael Schwartz, Myron Schwartz, and Herb Schwartz. This full house loved big family gatherings, Southern Gospel music, and the...

Dec 3, 2023

Judith A. Hindenlang, 84, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023, at her residence.

She was born on February 21, 1939, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Kenneth “Duke” and Elizabeth (McMillen) Bollenbacher. Judy was united in marriage to Gene Max Hindenlang on July 9, 1960, at Pleasant Mills United Methodist Church.

She...

Dec 3, 2023

Edna E. Mesing, 95, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Sunday evening, December 3, 2023, at Adams Woodcrest.

She was born June 7, 1928 in Decatur, Indiana to Adolph and Viola (Grote) Marbach.

On March 31, 1951, Edna married Ralph M. Mesing at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Decatur, Indiana and he preceded her in death on...

Dec 2, 2023

Derek Sullivan, son of Brandon and Leslie (Talley) Sullivan, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, December 2, 2023.

His parents are associate members of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Fuelling.  His father is enrolled at Concordia Theological Seminary and his mother is a homemaker.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by sister,...

Dec 2, 2023

James L. Adams, 85, of Berne, Indiana passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne.

He was born on December 23, 1937, in Berne, Indiana to the late Chester and Julia (Romey)

Adams. He was united in marriage to Juanita Litwiller on September 22, 1957, at Berne Evangelical Church. She...

Nov 29, 2023

Phyllis J. Everett, 90, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Swiss Village in Berne.

She was born on September 3, 1933, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Herman “Pete” Hockemeyer and late Sophia Riebersal. Phyllis was united in marriage to Herman L. Everett on January 23, 1954 at St. John Lutheran Church –...

Nov 28, 2023

Phillip A. “Phil” Juengel, 86, of Preble, Indiana passed away Tuesday evening, November 28, 2023, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.

He was born on March 24, 1937, in Avilla, Indiana to the late Martin and Edna (Weimer) Juengel. Phil was united in marriage to Carolyn Jean Gerber on March 26, 1966, at the First Mennonite Church in...

Nov 28, 2023

Russell Eugene Cook, 68, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center.

He was born on September 1, 1955 in Adams County, Indiana to the late Herbert E. “Wiggs” Cook and Helen B. (Burkhart) Cook.

Russell met the love of his life, Rebecca J. “Becky” Straub, in April...

Nov 27, 2023

Ben C. Macias, 92, of Tocsin, Indiana passed away Monday, November 27, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Ben was a devoted brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Victoria (O’Campo) Macias.  Ben will be remembered as a veteran of the Korean War, for his large close-knit family, his...

Nov 26, 2023

William M. “Bill” Fanslow, 70, of Anna, Ohio passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Dublin Methodist Hospital, in Dublin, Ohio.

Bill was born on September 3, 1953 in Oak Park, Illinois to the late William Fanslow and the late Evangeline (Laraia) Fanslow.

Bill’s early years were spent in elementary education, enjoying scouting, developing...

Nov 25, 2023

Geraldine K. “Gerry” Franke, 74, of Monroeville, Ind. died Saturday morning, November 25, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Ind.

Gerry was born September 15, 1949 in Decatur, Ind. to the late Reinhard Franke and the late Vera (Hormann) Franke. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church – Flatrock and the altar...

Nov 23, 2023

David W. Nussbaum, 92, of Berne, Indiana passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023, at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana.

He was born on February 20, 1931, in Berne, Indiana to the late Clifton L. and Louise E. (Lehman) Nussbaum. Dave was united in marriage to Audrey K. Whitehurst on October 12, 1957, and she preceded him in...

Nov 22, 2023

Denver Neuenschwander, 86, of Berne, Indiana passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 22, 2023, surrounded by family at Swiss Village in Berne.

He was born on September 7, 1937, at home in Wabash Township in Adams County, Indiana to the late Amos and Lavina C. (Amstutz) Neuenschwander. Denver married Bertha Mae Reiff on December 28, 1968, in Schwenksville...

Nov 17, 2023

Everly Hope Liles was born on November 17, 2023, and joined Jesus on the same day.

Everly was born at DuPont Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Eric and Emalese (Fuelling) Liles.

Her parents are members of St. Peter Lutheran Church – Fuelling

Eric is employed at Fleming Excavating Inc. and Emalese is...

Nov 17, 2023

Mary “Rosie” Beauchot, 90, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away early Friday morning, November 17, 2023, at her daughter’s residence.

She was born on April 2, 1933, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Samuel Ferraiolo and the late Mary (Schepis) Ferraiolo. Rosie was united in marriage to James “Jim” Beauchot on February 16, 1957, at St. Rose...

Nov 15, 2023

Mildred E. Riley, 95, of Berne, Indiana formerly of Monroe, Indiana passed away Wednesday morning, November 15, 2023, at Swiss Village in Berne.

She was born on March 15, 1928, in Wells County, Indiana to the late Orval P. and Edith C. (Bowman) Barger. Mildred was untied in marriage to Robert A. Riley on June 24, 1950,...