Feb 26, 2023

Hillis Ann “Phillis” Sudduth, 87, of Decatur, Indiana formerly of Angola, Indiana passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023 at her daughter’s residence.

She was born on July 20, 1935, in Adams County to the late Brent Williams and the late Ethel (Turner) Williams. Phillis was married to Robert L. Sudduth, Sr. on July 8, 1950 in Rising...

Feb 26, 2023

Tommy K. Vore, 78, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on September 9, 1944, in Bluffton, Indiana, to the late Donald E. and Claudine G. (Mann) Vore.

He was previously employed at Don Halls Guesthouse, Seat Cover Center in Fort Wayne, and...

Feb 25, 2023

Dale Anton Gerber, 64, of Yoder, Indiana passed away Saturday morning, February 25, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family, after a short battle with cancer.

He was born on April 30, 1958, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late M. Wayne and Lois A. (Heckler) Gerber.

Dale was united in marriage to Laurie...

Feb 24, 2023

James Henry Sheets, 78, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Cedarhurst of Fort Wayne.

He was born on December 3, 1944, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Edwin and Margaretha (Hertwig) Sheets.

James was united in marriage to Ingrid Helmchen on October 7, 1972, at St. Paul’s Lutheran...

Feb 20, 2023

Mark Alan Fuelling, 59, of Woodburn, Indiana passed away Monday evening, February 20, 2023, at his residence following an unexpected medical event.

He was born on April 20, 1963, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Franklin Fuelling and the late Carrol L. (Heine) Fuelling. Mark was united in marriage to Shelly Schurg on June 20, 1987,...

Feb 19, 2023

Donald W. Buuck, 72, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on March 5, 1950, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Arnold E. Buuck and the late Dorothy S. (Rebber) Buuck. Donald was united in marriage to Patricia Remy on March 3, 1973, in Massachusetts.

He served...

Feb 18, 2023

Judith Ann “Judy” Williams, 81, of Monroe, Indiana passed away Saturday morning, February 18, 2023 at her residence.

Judy was born November 10, 1941 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Victor McBarnes and the late Martha (Eicher) McBarnes. She was united in marriage to Howard Williams on June 16, 1962 at High Street United Methodist Church in...

Feb 18, 2023

Kent Alan Frederick, 65, of Fort Wayne, Ind. passed away Saturday morning, February 18, 2023 at his residence.

Kent was born December 11, 1957 in Fort Wayne to the late Howard Frederick and the late Eileen (Scherer) Frederick. He was a 1976 graduate of Heritage High School and a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Fuelling.

Feb 15, 2023

Wayne H. Kirchner, 74, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on February 15, 2023 at Adams Memorial Hospital.

He was born October 6, 1948 in Decatur, Indiana, the son of the late Wilbur Kirchner and the late Marcella (Bleeke) Kirchner.  Wayne was united in marriage to Dorothy Bohnke on June 16, 1973 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Decatur...

Feb 15, 2023

Bruce G. Thorpe, 80, of Ossian, Indiana passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on October 2, 1942, in Trenton, New Jersey to the late Edwin G. Thorpe and the late Lolita M. (Danenberger) Thorpe. Bruce was united in marriage to Diana Scheumann Dishong on June 5, 2005 at Bethlehem Lutheran...

Feb 15, 2023

Elsita “Elsie” E. Canales, 77, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Wednesday morning, February 15, 2023, at Woodcrest in Decatur.

She was born in May 17, 1945, in Ohio City, Ohio to the late Margarito "Margee" and Paula (Espinoza) Canales.

Elsie was a member of Living Word Temple in Decatur. She served two terms on...

Feb 12, 2023

Diana S. Hartman, 82, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, at Adams Heritage in Monroeville.

She was born on March 13, 1940, in Monroeville, Indiana to the late Ralph E. Clevenger and the late Oval M. (Ackerman) Clevenger. Diana was united in marriage to Robert J. Hartman on April 6, 1957, and he preceded...

Feb 10, 2023

Ann T. Tussing, 81, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Friday, February 10, 2023, at her residence.

She was born on March 20, 1941, in Deshler, Ohio to James and Hildegard (Meyer) Romaker. Ann was united in marriage to Verne Tussing on March 27, 1959, in Watseka, Illinois and he preceded her in death on April 22, 2020,...

Feb 10, 2023

David L. Krick, 77, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Friday, February 10, 2023, at his residence

He was born on February 10, 1946, in Fort Wayne, Indiana Rev. Elijah L. Krick Jr. and Tresea (Fry) Krick.

He was drafted in 1965 in the United States Army and served in Vietnam War and was honorably discharged...

Feb 6, 2023

Howard F. Martin Sr., 92, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Monday, February 6, 2023, at Towne House Retirement Community in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on January 6, 1931, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Honora and Ursula (Hoffman) Martin. He was united in marriage to Doris Krueckeberg on August 6, 1955, at Zion Lutheran Church...

Feb 6, 2023

Janet Lynn Grasberger, 64, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on Monday evening, February 6, 2023, at her residence.

She was born on January 13, 1959, in Bath, Maine to the late Paul Edward Lare and the late Frances Noel “Fran” (DeWert) Lare. Janet lost her father Paul at an early age and was raised by William...

Feb 4, 2023

Judy E. Burkhart, 78, of Avilla, Indiana passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Parkview Randallia in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on January 5, 1945, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Ivan E. and Lucille (Schaffer) Garwood.

Judy was united in marriage to Larry E. Burkhart on August 17, 1963.  He preceded her...

Feb 3, 2023

Gloria Lilian Irma (Hormann) Bowen, 88, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on February 3, 2023, at Parkview Randallia, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born March 24, 1934 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the daughter of the late Fred Hormann and the late Clara (Niemeyer) Hormann.  Gloria was united in marriage to Robert H. Bowen on July 31, 1955...

Feb 3, 2023

Arnold “Arnie” Scheumann, 87, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away Friday, February 3, 2023, at Heritage Park in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on March 10, 1935, in Allen County to the late Paul and Ida (Luttman) Scheumann.

Arnie was united in marriage to Pamela Koehler on March 12, 2000, at St. John Lutheran Church,...

Feb 2, 2023

Sally Anne Fry, 72, of Winter Park, Florida died February 2, 2023

Sally was born to Patricia Anne McArdle Fry and Coyle Wilson Fry in Fort Wayne, Indiana on December 29, 1950.  She was raised on a small farm in Monroeville, Indiana.

Sally attended the St Louis Besancon Academy in New Haven, Indiana; Bishop Luers...