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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Oct 22, 2023

Ralph E. Busse, 90, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Adams Memorial Hospital.

He was born on July 27, 1933, in Adams County Indiana to the late Paul O. Busse and the late Mathilda (Graft) Busse. Ralph was united in marriage to Barbara Kelley on March 6, 1956, and she preceded him...

Oct 22, 2023

Barbara J. Cabral, 88, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Sunday morning, October 22, 2023, at Golden Years Nursing Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on June 29, 1935 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Henry and Eileen (Butler) McNeal. Barbara was united in marriage to William Rauch, and he passed away in 1987.  ...

Oct 20, 2023

Joan Hoffman, 90, of Hoagland, Indiana, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023, at her residence.

She was born on November 29, 1932, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Martin H. Bultemeier and the late Ida (Reiter) Bultemeier. Joan was united in marriage to Donald E. Hoffman on April 8, 1951, at Camp Stewart, Georgia, and he...

Oct 17, 2023

Harold LaVaughn Merkle, 85, of Willshire, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Adams Memorial Hospital.

He was born on October 7, 1938 in Van Wert County, Ohio to the late Harold G. Merkle and the late Mildred L. (Giessler) Merkle. Harold was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Schumm and the Decatur Moose...

Oct 17, 2023

Tamara Suzanne Gase, 61, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at her daughter’s residence following an apparent medical event.

She was born on September 13, 1962, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Eugene and Marilyn (Robinson) Vetter. Tamara was united in marriage to Stewart Gase and he preceded her in death on March...

Oct 16, 2023

Thomas Sylvester Smith, 85, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023 at Christian Care Retirement Center in Bluffton, Indiana.

He was born on June 23, 1938 in Geneva, Indiana to the late Charles Sylvester Smith and the late Tennessee Renerva (Hicks) Smith.

Thomas served his country in the United States Marines Corps...

Oct 15, 2023

Nicholas Paul Comment, 34, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at his residence.

He was born on April 6, 1989 in Decatur, Indiana to Anthony “Tony” Comment and Peggy (Gerke) Comment-Huntley. Nick’s life partner was Candise Woodruff, and they were together since they were both 14 years old.

Nick was a...

Oct 15, 2023

Gertrude F. Brames, 85, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Sunday evening, October 15, 2023, at her residence. She was born on January 12, 1938, in Hoagland, Indiana to the late Henry and Cecilia (Hoffman) Renninger. On June 21, 1958, Gertrude married Parnell L. “Wimp” Brames at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hessen Cassel and he preceded her in death on...