May 18, 2023

Lana L. Dubach, 81, of rural Geneva, Indiana was called home to be with the Lord early Thursday morning, May 18, 2023, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur, Indiana.

The daughter of the late Norval Banter and the late Ruth V. (Hakes) Banter, she was born on July 29, 1941, at Adams County Hospital in Decatur,...

May 17, 2023

Rhonda J.  Busick, 60, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Parkview Randallia in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on June 30, 1962, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Kenneth and Sophie (Sobiech) Busick.

Rhonda was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Fuelling. She worked at Bi-County Services for many years....

May 16, 2023

Tami Lyn Reidenbach, 46, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, following a brief illness.

She was born on October 14, 1976 in Paulding County, Ohio to the late R. Timothy Krueckeberg and Norma(Kraner) Krueckeberg.

Tami was united in marriage to Heath...

May 16, 2023

Helene Hegerfeld, 92, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away Tuesday morning, May 16, 2023, at Adams Heritage in Monroeville, Indiana.

She was born on July 7, 1930 in Ossian, Indiana to Rufus and Marie (Witte) Werling. On October 4, 1952, Helene married Robert H. Hegerfeld at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ossian.

She was...

May 16, 2023

Eleanor J. Flueckiger, 97, of Berne, Indiana passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 16, 2023, at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana.

She was born in Berne, Indiana on February 22, 1926, to the late Alvin Kennel and the late Linda (Lehman) Kennel. She was united in marriage to Carl Hult in 1946, and they shared many happy years...

May 15, 2023

Charles F. Crosby, 94, of Monroeville, Indiana, formerly a lifelong resident of Adams County, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023 at Adams Heritage in Monroeville, Indiana.

He was born on October 25, 1928, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Fred V. Crosby and the late Amelia A. (Fuelling) Crosby. He became a child of God at...

May 15, 2023

Arthur D. “Art” Habegger, 88, of Adams County, Indiana passed away Monday, May 15, 2023, at his residence following a brief illness.

He was born on December 26, 1934, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Noah L. and Barbara (Graber) Habegger.

Art was united in marriage to Marian Marr who was from...

May 8, 2023

Norbert E. Merkle, 89, of Ohio City, Ohio, passed away Monday, May 8, 2023 at Vancrest of Van Wert in Van Wert, Ohio.

He was born on August 10, 1933, in Decatur, Indiana and lived in Willshire Township all of his life. He was born to the late Richard Merkle and the late Leah (Dietrich) Merkle.

May 5, 2023

Andrea “Andi” J. Wilder, 76, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Friday, May 5, 2023, at Adams Memorial Hospital.

She was born on October 21, 1946, in Petoskey, Michigan to the late Rev. Norman H. Kuck and Dorothy E. (Behling) Kuck.

She was member of St. John Lutheran Church, Bingen.

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May 4, 2023

Neal J. Rorick, 62, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, while farming on his family farm in New Haven, Indiana.

He was born on September 15, 1960, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Arnold A. Rorick and the late Alma L. (Freiburger) Rorick.

Neal was united in marriage to Nicole Grice...

Apr 30, 2023

Hannah Ruth Schaadt-Amstutz, 92, of Berne, Indiana passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, April 30, 2023, at Swiss Village surrounded by her family.

She was born on July 17, 1930, in Bluffton, Indiana to the late Edgar Habegger and the late Savilla (Roth) Habegger. Hannah was united to marriage to Tom Schaadt on September 3, 1950,...

Apr 30, 2023

Robert A. “Bob” Keller, 85, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on March 20, 1938, in Adams County, Indiana to the late Hubert W. Keller and the late Mildred L. (Strickler) Keller.

On June 25, 1961, Bob married Judy R. Fisher at the Decatur Church of...

Apr 28, 2023

Gloria A. Smith, 63, of Berne, Indiana entered into the arms of our Heavenly Father on Friday afternoon, April 28, 2023, at Adams Memorial Hospital following an unexpected medical event.

She was born to Burnell Aungst and Jean (Beiswanger) Aungst on September 24, 1959, in Kendallville, Indiana. Gloria and Michael H. “Radar” Smith were united...

Apr 26, 2023

James A. “Jim” Darr, 74, of Ossian Indiana passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Ossian Health Care in Ossian, Indiana.

He was born on September 3, 1948, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Dwight F. Darr and the late Gladys W. (Wynn) Derr.

He worked at Decatur Industries, Decatur Boat Factory, and he retired...

Apr 25, 2023

Mary Ann Lindsey, 75, of Bryant, Indiana passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

She was born on August 5, 1947, in Adams County, Indiana to the late Frederick J. and Gretchen N. (Winans) Duff.

Mary Ann was united in marriage to David R. Lindsey on March...

Apr 21, 2023

Lee Ann Frasure, 79, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, at her residence.

She was born on February 27, 1944, in Monroeville, Indiana to Sam P. Frasure and Luella K. (Beauchot) Frasure.

Apr 18, 2023

Lou Anna Hirschy, 95, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.

She was born on November 9, 1927 to the late Benoit P. Johnson and the late Della M. (Longenberger) Johnson.

Lou Anna was united in marriage to Roy E. Hirschy on May 1, 1948 in Willshire,...

Apr 18, 2023

Dixie L. McKinley, 93, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur, Indiana.

She was born on October 31, 1929 in New Haven, Indiana to the late Robert L. Gulley and the late Jeanette (Mausness) Harding.

Dixie was united in marriage to Eldon Wayne McKinley on June 18, 1950...

Apr 17, 2023

Amy B. Peters, 56, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023 at Majestic Care in Connersville, Indiana.  She had been in failing health for many years following a lung infection.

She was born on December 15, 1966 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late Richard Eugene Daugherty and the late Jeananne (Blankenburg) Daugherty.

Apr 17, 2023

Paul E. Young, 79, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Monday evening, April 17, 2023, at Envive in Berne, Indiana.

He was born on December 29, 1943, to the late Marion Young and the late Orpha (Merritt) Young.

Over the years, Paul was employed by various companies within the community.

Growing up, Paul enjoyed...