Sep 30, 2024

Jane Ann Linker, 77, of Monroeville, Indiana formerly of Hoagland, passed away Monday afternoon, September 30, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on February 16, 1947 in Cleveland, Ohio to Edgele & Loretta (Distelrath) Jones and was adopted and raised by Paul W. & Irma E. (VanHatten) Corcoran.  Jane was united...

Sep 28, 2024

Kent A. Christy, 70, of Berne, Indiana passed away Saturday afternoon, September 28, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on November 8, 1953, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Bryce and Deloris (Liechty) Christy.

He served his country in the United States Army.

Kent was a member of...

Sep 28, 2024

Alicia Marie Kneuss, 70, of Ossian, Indiana and formerly of Decatur, Indiana passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024, at her residence.

She was born on August 3, 1954, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Warren “Mort” and Rose (Merriman) Kneuss.

Alicia was a member at St. John Lutheran Church, Bingen.

She was the...

Sep 27, 2024

Lon L. Linker, 70, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Friday morning, September 27, 2024 at his residence.

He was born on August 10, 1954 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Leonard and Luella (Nahrwold) Linker.

Lon was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Fuelling.

He was employed at International Harvest for...

Sep 24, 2024

Elaine B. Rich, 94, of Berne, Indiana passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, September 24, 2024, surrounded by her family at Swiss Village in Berne.

She was born on September 1, 1930, in Adams County, Indiana to the late Clifton and Viola (Sprunger) Gilliom. Elaine was united in marriage to Luster “Les” Rich on October 3, 1948, at...

Sep 22, 2024

Larry D. Peckham, 88, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away, Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Adams Heritage.

He was born on August 23, 1936, in Monroeville, Indiana to the late Donald Peckham and Ella (Mumma) Peckham.

Larry was united in marriage to Jennifer Stallbaum on June 6, 1970, at Monroeville United Methodist Church in Monroeville.

Sep 21, 2024

David L. Weiland, 77, of Decatur, IN passed away Saturday morning, September 21, 2024 at his home.

David was born May 8, 1947 in Decatur to the late Wilson Weiland and the late Helen (Busick) Weiland. He was a veteran of the United States Navy.

David was united in marriage to Rosemarie Annunziata on August...

Sep 20, 2024

Ann (Werling) Jones, 92, passed peacefully from this life to join the company in Heaven on Friday, September 20, 2024. Ann was born on March 9, 1932 in Adams County, Ind. to the late Doras D. Werling and Mary (Halberstadt-Werling-Melching), both of Adams County, Ind. On October 28, 1950, she married Harvey L. Jones, and he preceded her in...

Sep 16, 2024

Betty Jean Ashley, 73, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Monday morning, September 16, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on January 3, 1951, in Evansville, Indiana to the late Elmer W. Seip and the late Betty C. (Rhoades) Bailey. On October 29, 1966, Betty married Tommy N. Ashley in Tampa, Florida.

Sep 14, 2024

Dawn M. Witt, 57, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at her residence.

She was born on October 23, 1966 in Algona, Iowa to the late Delbert and Mary (Fuoss) Harrison. Dawn was an honorably discharged member of the United States Air Force, achieving the rank of Sergeant.

She was united...

Sep 14, 2024

Leo E. Thieme, 93, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Saturday morning, September 14, 2024, at Adams Memorial Hospital.

Leo was born September 27, 1930, in Decatur, Indiana to Amos and Emma (Selking) Thieme. He was united in marriage to Margie A. Fawley on April 26, 1953, in Convoy, Ohio, and she preceded him in death on August...

Sep 14, 2024

Shirley A. Noll, 88, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, surrounded by her family at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.

She was born on October 1, 1935, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Winfred Gerke and Miriam (Myers) Gerke.

Shirley was united in marriage to Franklin “Tom” Noll at Zion Lutheran Church...

Sep 13, 2024

Michael G. “Duke” Ross, 77, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Friday, September 13, 2024, at Christian Care Retirement Center in Bluffton, Indiana.

He was born on February 14, 1947 in Decatur, Indiana to Ralph Ross Sr. and Glenna (Bradley) Ross. Mike was united in marriage to Debra Smiley on June 30, 1984, at Salem United Church...

Sep 13, 2024

Rilla Rosalie Smith, 86, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away on September 13, 2024 at Adams Heritage in Monroeville, Indiana.

She was born on February 3, 1938 in Coldwater Michigan to the late James Belote and Helen (Draper) Belote.

Rilla was united in marriage to Richard Smith Sr. on October 12, 1954, in Coldwater, Michigan, and...

Sep 13, 2024

James Allen Elliott, 80, of New Haven, Indiana, passed away on Friday evening, September 13, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on November 15, 1943, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Carl and Mildred (Johnson) Elliott. Jim married Kay Edgar in Waynedale, Indiana, on June 23, 1979. She preceded him...

Sep 12, 2024

Richard L. “Dick” Marbaugh, 88, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur.

He was born on August 23, 1936 in Celina, OH to the late Clifford and Midge (Lehman) Marbaugh.

Dick was united in marriage to Carolyn S. Sheets on February 11, 1969, in Decatur, Indiana,...

Sep 11, 2024

Charles O. Stevens, Jr. of Bluffton, Indiana, passed away Sept. 11, 2024, at age 94.  He was born on Jan.13, 1930 to the late Dillie Vaughan and Charles Stevens, Sr. in Homestead, Florida.  In 1967 he moved to Indiana where he married Alice (Schug) Habegger of Berne, Indiana at the Nazarene Church in Huntington, Indiana in 1971, and she...

Sep 7, 2024

Kenneth W. Bleeke, 80, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Parkview Hospital – Randallia in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on October 15, 1943, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Edward G. Bleeke and Mildred L. (Weber) Bleeke.

Ken served in the United States Army Reserve.

He married...

Sep 6, 2024

George E. Buhler, 105, of Berne, Indiana, went to his heavenly home on Friday, September 6, 2024.  He was born July 24, 1919, in New Jersey, to Lauretta (Bell) Buhler and George Buhler.  He married Rose Cardone on April 12, 1947.

George was the oldest of four sons.  At age 15, George found it necessary to quit...

Sep 2, 2024

Wayne F. Bultemeier, 78, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024, at Ossian Healthcare in Ossian, Indiana.

He was born on June 16, 1946, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Edwin and Amanda (Scheimann) Bultemeier. Wayne was united in marriage to Pamela Genth on January 27, 1968, at St. John Lutheran Church, Flatrock....