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,...

Nov 10, 2023

Steven Schroeder, 75, of Collinsville, Oklahoma passed away Friday, November 10, 2023, at St John Medical Center, Tulsa Oklahoma.

He was born on March 10, 1948, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Paul “Poodle” and Willadine F. Schroeder Melcher.  Steven was united in marriage to Beverly Jones on April 19, 1969.  They share two children, Todd and...

Nov 7, 2023

Linda K. Taylor, 80, of Berne, Indiana passed away early Tuesday morning, November 7, 2023, at Swiss Village in Berne surrounded by her family.

She was born on February 2, 1943, in Boggstown, Indiana to the late Elmer F. and Lora J. (Pendleton) Randolph. She was united in marriage to Wilbur Taylor on November 9, 1962, in...

Nov 6, 2023

Judith Ann Rekeweg, 78, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed into eternal life Monday morning, November 6, 2023, at Lutheran Life Villages Pine-Valley in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born at home on February 9, 1945, in Wells County, Indiana to the late Lawrence and Edith Arlene (Woods) Rekeweg.

Judith was a member of St. Paul’s...

Nov 5, 2023

Rebecca L. DeKoninck, 70, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on November 13, 1952, in Adams County, Indiana to the late Walter and Charlotte(Moellering) Conrad. Becky was united in marriage to Thomas DeKoninck on August 21, 1982, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Preble.

Nov 5, 2023

John L. Daugherty, 77, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Life Care Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on January 10, 1946, in Monroeville, Indiana to the late LeRoy Daugherty and the late Mable (Shirely) Daugherty.

John served his country in the Marines during the Vietnam conflict from...

Nov 4, 2023

Donald Wayne Brown, 78, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Saturday morning, November 4, 2023, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.

He was born on August 4, 1945, in Decatur, Indiana to the late David E. and Geneva G. (Bennett) Brown. Don was united in marriage to Kathleen Rafert on May 23, 1964.

He was a member...

Nov 3, 2023

On Friday, November 3, the Lord of Life blessed Tony with a holy death at the age of 37 years, when he fell asleep in Jesus to await the resurrection of the dead. Mere moments before his blessed death, Tony received Holy Absolution and the apostolic custom of anointing with oil, reminding Tony and his loved ones of the...

Nov 2, 2023

Lloyd W. Brenneke, 80, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on April 24, 1943, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Norbert Brenneke and the late Linda (Marbach) Brenneke. Lloyd was united in marriage to Sharon Gallmeyer on October 16, 1964, at Zion Lutheran Church Friedheim in Decatur,...

Oct 30, 2023

Mary Louise Scheumann, 73, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Monday, October 30, 2023, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana.

She was born on December 25, 1949, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Richard B. Lengerich and the late Lena (May) Lengerich-Bennett. She was united in marriage to Thomas K. Scheumann on August 3, 1979, in Decatur,...

Oct 25, 2023

Mary Lou Moser, 86, of Berne, Indiana passed away Wednesday evening, October 25, 2023, at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana surrounded by her family.

She was born on July 20, 1937, in Bryant, Indiana to the late Dalphon Poling and the late Margie (Warner) Poling. Mary Lou was united in marriage to James L. Moser on July...

Oct 25, 2023

Marlene A. Fuhrman, 91, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.

She was born on May 19, 1932, in Adams County, Indiana to the late Martin and Ida(Bultemeier) Aumann. Marlene was united in marriage to Otto F. “Moe” Fuhrman on June 1,1957 at St. John Bingen Lutheran Church and he...

Oct 25, 2023

Ruth Alice Linnemeier, 72, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Wednesday morning, October 25, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

She was born August 21, 1951, in Decatur, Indiana to Rafael R. and Angelita E. (Espinoza) Canales.

Ruth was employed at the Back 40 Junction in Decatur for many years.

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