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Deanna L. Sinn

Deanna L. Sinn

Apr 4, 2023

Deanna L. Sinn, 69, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at The Waters (formerly Miller’s Merry Manor on East State).

She was born on July 28, 1953 in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. She was raised by Gilbert W. Bultemeier and Imogene A. (Heckman) Bultemeier. Gilbert preceded her in death on October 12, 2019, and Imogene...

Elisabeth Ann "Becky" Tubbs

Elisabeth Ann "Becky" Tubbs

Mar 31, 2023

Elisabeth Ann “Becky” Tubbs, 84, of Berne, Indiana passed away Friday morning, March 31, 2023, at Swiss Village in Berne.

She was born on March 25, 1939, in Hudson, Indiana to the late Arden Tubbs and the late Geraldine (Johnson) Tubbs.

Becky was a longtime member of Ashley Hudson Church of the Nazarene and was...

Jo Holle

Jo Holle

Mar 30, 2023

Jo (Anna Josephine) Holle passed away Thursday morning, March 30, 2023, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.

She was born August 3, 1919, in Lagrange Indiana to Byrl (Marks) and Norman Dodge. She was named after her two grandmothers Anna (Bushong) Marks and Josephine (Loomis) Dodge. Her father worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad so Jo was raised in...

Elois J. Perry Wilson

Elois J. Perry Wilson

Mar 29, 2023

Elois J. (Brewster) Perry Wilson, 89, of Fort Wayne, Indiana and previously of Geneva, Indiana and past resident of Willshire, Ohio, passed away on March 29, 2023 at Kingston Manor in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on May 11, 1933 in Linn Grove, Indiana to the late Jacob (J.E.) Edward Brewster and the late Dora (Klopfenstein)...

Colleen M. Eagan

Colleen M. Eagan

Mar 26, 2023

Colleen McConnell Eagan, 91, passed away Sunday morning, March 26, 2023 at Adams Woodcrest.

Colleen was born March 3, 1932, in Decatur, Indiana to Joseph L.  and Ercie Dull McConnell.  Colleen married John G. “Jack” Heller on March 19, 1950 in Decatur, Indiana and he preceded her in death on February 10, 2005.  Colleen married Warren C....

Virginia "Ginny" A. Vanhorn

Virginia "Ginny" A. Vanhorn

Mar 26, 2023

Virginia “Ginny” A. Vanhorn, 81, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Adams Memorial Hospital.

She was born on July 1, 1941, in Adams County, Indiana to the late Delbert and Catherine (Banning) Thatcher.

Ginny was united in marriage to Harold Vanhorn September 5, 1959, at United Brethren in Christ in Rockford,...

Mary E. Schwartz

Mary E. Schwartz

Mar 21, 2023

Mary E. Schwartz, 84, of Berne, Indiana passed away at 5:55 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at her residence.

She was born on May 17, 1938, to the late John D. and Elma (Troyer) Wickey. She married Jacob X. Schwartz on October 8, 1959, and he preceded her in death on July 9, 2020.

Mary...

Marjorie Helene Von Gunten

Marjorie Helene Von Gunten

Mar 20, 2023

Marjorie Helene von Gunten, 99, of Berne, Indiana went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 20, 2023, at her home.

Marjorie and her husband, Edward Dale von Gunten were united in marriage on March 23, 1944, in Berne, Indiana. They celebrated 65 years of marriage before he passed away on October 29, 2009. Most...

William J. Bard

William J. Bard

Mar 19, 2023

William “Bill” Bard, 79, of New Haven, Indiana went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, March 19, 2023. He was born in Bluffton, Indiana on June 10, 1943 to Charles Bard and Pauline Coyle.

On August 3, 1968 he married the love of his life Gwendolyn “Gwen” Holcomb. This year they would have been married 55...

Alma Miller

Alma Miller

Mar 14, 2023

Alma M. Miller, 93, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Tuesday morning, March 14, 2023, at Adams Woodcrest.

She was born on November 29, 1929, in Argos, Indiana to Charles and Ester (Kidd) Williams. Alma was united in marriage to Richard Miller on October 1, 1950, at Zion Lutheran Church, Friedheim and he preceded her in death...

Robert G. Melcher

Robert G. Melcher

Mar 13, 2023

Robert G. Melcher, 80, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, following injuries suffered in an automobile accident that happened earlier in the day.

He was born on August 25, 1942 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Harold Melcher and the late Garnita (Gerke) Melcher.

Bob...

Marjorie J. Gaskill

Marjorie J. Gaskill

Mar 12, 2023

Marjorie Joan Gaskill, 84, was ushered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 10:00 p.m., Sunday, March 12, 2023. There she was reunited with her husband of 65 years, Larry E. Gaskill, who preceded her just over six weeks ago, on January 24. So shall they ever be with the Lord.

Marjorie was...

Karlann Bieberich

Karlann Bieberich

Mar 12, 2023

Karlann Bieberich, 76, of Decatur Indiana, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Adams Woodcrest.

She was born on February 18, 1947, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Louis Koenemann and the late Erna (Gallmeyer) Koenemann.  Karlann was united in marriage to Larry Bieberich on September 3, 1966 at St. John Lutheran Church, Bingen.

She...

Cora "Grace" Josephine Elder

Cora "Grace" Josephine Elder

Mar 11, 2023

On March 11, 2023, Cora “Grace” Josephine Elder, 16, of Yoder, Indiana walked… no, she RAN into the arms of Jesus. Grace passed away at her residence due to an unknown complication related to Spina Bifida.

She was born on December 7, 2006, in Cleveland, Ohio. Grace was adopted and placed into the arms of a loving...

Randall Edward Ternet

Randall Edward Ternet

Mar 10, 2023

Randall Edward Ternet, 57, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Friday, March 10, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on April 9, 1965, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Larry R. Ternet and Jean D. (Wass) Ternet.

Randy was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church in Monroeville, Knights of Columbus in Decatur, Indiana,...

Peggy Ann Molina

Peggy Ann Molina

Mar 9, 2023

Peggy Ann Molina, 75, of Berne, Indiana passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023, at her residence following a battle with cancer.

She was born on July 8, 1947, in Effingham, Illinois to the late Carroll Wayne Tolliver and the late Helen Grace (Dawkins) Tolliver. Peggy was united in marriage to Dennis Molina in 1971.

Peggy...

Clifford E. Landis

Clifford E. Landis

Mar 9, 2023

Clifford E Landis, 91, of Decatur, Indiana passed peacefully away after a long illness on March 9, 2023.  He was born May 6, 1931, the son of Earl S. and Bertha (Fugate) Landis.  A man of many hats, Cliff began at an early age helping farm the family acreage, raising chickens, running a dairy operation, and eventually doing a...

David Leroy Nahrwold

David Leroy Nahrwold

Mar 9, 2023

David Leroy Nahrwold, 80, of New Haven, Indiana passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on September 15, 1942 to the late Herbert H. Nahrwold and the late Esther (Obert) Nahrwold.

David was united in marriage to Delores Gallmeyer on August 4, 1967 at...

Julia Louise Webster-Rigsby

Julia Louise Webster-Rigsby

Mar 6, 2023

Julia Louise Webster-Rigsby, 62, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, at her residence.

She was born on March 30, 1960, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Robert Nathan Webster and Nancy Lou (Gordon) Webster.

Julia was united in marriage to Henry Victor “Vic” Rigsby on July 4, 2009, at Memorial...

Leonard Sell

Leonard Sell

Mar 5, 2023

Leonard Edward Sell, 79, of Bryant, Indiana, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023, at IU Health Jay Hospital in Portland, Indiana.

He was born on May 22, 1943, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Eli Sell and the late Ruth (Smith) Alberson.

Leonard was a self-employed junk dealer.

Survivors include six children, Connie...

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