Jul 27, 2023

Robert Lee Liechty, age 97, died peacefully on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Swiss Village. He was born February 15, 1926, in Berne, Indiana to Oswald and Lillian (Burke) Liechty.

Bob graduated from Berne-French High School in 1944 and soon enlisted into the US Army. He served as a non-combatant medic in WWII, initially in the Pacific...

Jul 26, 2023

Pamela Rose “Pam” Noonan, 79, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Wednesday morning, July 26, 2023, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.

She was born on October 27, 1943 in Lima, Ohio to Harold and Lillian (Schwartz) Mumaw. Pam was united in marriage to Michael P. “Mick” Noonan on October 19, 1963, at St. John Catholic Church in Delphos,...

Jul 23, 2023

Merrylu Witte, 70, of Decatur, Indiana died early Sunday morning, July 23, 2023 at her residence.

Merrylu was born December 18, 1952 in Steubenville, Ohio to the late James Haslam and the late Madalyn “Maggie” (Vargo) Fell. She was united in marriage to Gene Witte on January 1, 1999 in Decatur, and he survives.

Merrylu...

Jul 22, 2023

Joseph C. Shaffer, Sr., 68, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Parkview Hospital Randallia, in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on May 10, 1955, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Cecil “Red” E. Shaffer and the late Phyllis (Bonifas) Shaffer.

Joe was divorced from E. Maxine (Sheets) Shaffer, and they...

Jul 21, 2023

Patricia A. Myers, 81, of Decatur, Indiana, formerly of Berne, Indiana, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023 at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur, Indiana.

She was born on July 9, 1942 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Herman Myers and the late Frances (Colter) Myers. Patricia was a member of First Mennonite Church in Berne, where she...

Jul 18, 2023

Jason S. Schwartz, infant son of James M. and Susann E. (Shetler) Schwartz passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was of the Old Order Amish.

Jason is survived by his parents James M. and Susann E. Schwartz of Monroe, Indiana; twin sister, Joann S. Schwartz;...

Jul 18, 2023

Kim Alan Fruechte, 68, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening, July 18, 2023, at Adams Memorial Hospital, following a continuing heart condition.

He was born on September 18, 1954, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Dale E. Fruechte and the late Shirley R. (Sprunger) Fruechte. Kim was united in marriage to his wife of 46...

Jul 16, 2023

Delores M. Scheumann, 92, of Ossian, Indiana, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur, Indiana.

She was born on January 10, 1931, in Ossian, Indiana to the late Herbert Franke and the late Martha (Graft) Franke. Delores was united in marriage to Henry Scheumann on June 13, 1953 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church –...

Jul 15, 2023

Patty L. Marquardt, 86, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Adams Heritage in Monroeville, Indiana.

She was born on April 21, 1937 in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Roy Gaskill and the late Marie (Fegley) Gaskill.

Patty was united in marriage to Arthur D. Marquardt on June 26, 1955...

Jul 15, 2023

Thomas E. Roussey, 85, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Parkview Regional Hospital.

Thomas was born on May 6, 1938 to the late Adrian A. Roussey and the late Lucille B. (Voriol) Roussey in Allen County Indiana.

He was united in marriage to C. Agatha Horn on August 6, 1960,...

Jul 12, 2023

Braiden Michael Shaw, 23, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at his residence.

He was born on March 25, 2000 in Bluffton, Indiana to Richard J. Shaw and Chantel (Ogg) Langston.

Braiden was an avid Chicago Bears fan, who loved watching the games and following his favorite team.  He enjoyed snowmobiling, fishing,...

Jul 12, 2023

Susan P. Guerra, 64, passed away on Wednesday morning, July 12, 2023, at her residence in Decatur.

She was born on August 20, 1958 to the late Paul Heiser and Waltraud “Cherie” (Schlag) Combs.

Susan was a homemaker.

She is survived by her mother, Cheri Combs of Sturgis, Michigan; two daughters, Christina Miller...

Jul 7, 2023

Rick A. Rumschlag, 55, of Decatur, Ind. passed away Friday afternoon, July 7, 2023 at his sister’s residence following an illness.

Rick was born May 5, 1968 in Decatur to the late Frederick B. Rumschlag and Barbara E. (Smith) Rumschlag, who survives. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Decatur and a 1990 graduate of Plano...

Jul 4, 2023

Jeffery L. Colwell, 58, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.

He was born on August 14, 1964 in Celina, Ohio to the late Everett Colwell and the late Betty (Williams) Colwell.

Jeff was united in marriage to his true love Donna O’Dell on June 21, 2008, and they celebrated 15 years...

Jun 30, 2023

Helen L. Stetler, 82, of Rockford, Ohio and formerly of Willshire, Ohio passed away Friday, June 30, 2023 at her residence.

She was born on July 20, 1940, in Mercer County, Ohio to the late Thurman A. Carr and the late Mary M. (Searight) Carr. Helen was united in marriage to Jack L. Stetler on November 19,...

Jun 21, 2023

David L. Flueckiger, 57, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on May 17, 1966, in Van Wert, Ohio to the Rev. Jerry and Bonnie (Cook) Flueckiger. David was united in marriage to Deborah McNary on June 13, 2001.

David...

Jun 19, 2023

Anna E. Schwartz, 81, of Monroe, Indiana passed away Monday afternoon, June 19, 2023, at her residence.

She was born on Tuesday, March 24, 1942, in Decatur, Indiana the first-born child of the late Peter A. Schwartz and the late Elizabeth M. (Schwartz) Schwartz.

Anna was a member of the Old Order Amish and a...

Jun 19, 2023

Wanda Lucille Hamrick, 94, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Monday, June 19, 2023, at Adams Heritage in Monroeville, Indiana.

She was born on October 28, 1928, in Decatur Indiana to the late Russell L. Gibson and the late Gladys Fern (Young) Gibson. Wanda was united in marriage to Frederick “Zeke” Hamrick on September 21, 1957, in Allen...

Jun 17, 2023

Mary I. Wickey, 71, of Berne, Indiana passed away at 5:59 p.m. on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Reid Health Hospital in Richmond, Indiana.

Mary was born to Daniel C. and Mary J. (Wickey) Schwartz on July 24, 1951 in Geneva, Indiana.

Her parents preceded her in death.  Mary was married on June 24, 1971...

Jun 17, 2023

Arlene E. (Fuelling) Niemeyer, 92, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away Saturday evening, June 17, 2023, at Cedarhurst Assisted Living in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on March 16, 1931, in Decatur, Indiana to Rudolph and Ida (Bohnke) Fuelling.  On August 1, 1953, Arlene married Kenneth W. Niemeyer at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Fuelling and he preceded...