Kelly Joe Crews
Jul 26, 2022
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Kelly Joe Crews who passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at the age of 55.
Kelly was born on August 3, 1966, to Vic and Cheryl Crews. He was preceded in death by his dad, Victor R. Crews, Jr. He is survived by his mom Cheryl; his sisters,...
Clark Kent Alspaugh
Jul 25, 2022
Clark Kent Alspaugh, 60, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Monday morning, July 25, 2022, at Adams Memorial Hospital following an apparent heart attack he suffered while at work.
He was born on April 15, 1962 in Decatur, Indiana to Heber Ed Alspaugh and the late Sally (Imel) Alspaugh. Clark was united in marriage to Machelle DeRoo on...
Ileen Ruth Bultemeier
Jul 25, 2022
Ileen Ruth Bultemeier, 90, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Monday, July 25, 2022, at Adams Woodcrest Nursing Home in Decatur, Indiana.
She was born on February 8, 1932 in Woodburn, Indiana to the late Elwin and Clara (Binger) Lampe.
Ileen was united in marriage to Norvin “Snorty” Bultemeier on October 18, 1953 at Christ Lutheran...
Wilda Scheumann
Jul 24, 2022
Wilda Scheumann , 91, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at Ossian Health & Rehabilitation in Ossian, Indiana.
She was born October 6, 1930, in Allen County, Indiana, the daughter of the late Lawrence Bradtmueller and the late Alma (Boenker) Bradtmueller. Wilda was united in marriage to Norman Scheumann on May...
Joyce F. Ross
Jul 24, 2022
Joyce F. Ross, 84, of Decatur, Ind. passed away Sunday afternoon, July 24, 2022, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur.
Joyce was born December 21, 1937 in Waynedale, Ind. to the late Clarence B. Young and the late Emma R. Phyluger.
She was united in marriage to Leo E. Ross on October 15, 1955 in...
John Wesley Morrison
Jul 18, 2022
John Wesley Morrison, 60, of Van Wert, Ohio passed away Monday morning, July 18, 2022, at his residence.
He was born on April 2, 1962, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Eugene J. Morrison and Sharlene A. (Lehman) Morrison.
He worked as a general contractor and was the owner of Fort Wayne Wall.
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Alberta M. "Bobbi" Madry
Jul 18, 2022
Alberta Marie Ray "Bobbi" Madry—98, of Monroeville, formerly of Spring Valley, NY, passed away at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 18, 2022 at her Monroeville Road residence. Born June 16, 1924, in Illinois, she was raised by her aunt after her mother died when she was three. Bobbi moved to Fort Wayne at age 19, and began performing with the...
Earl Rhymer
Jul 17, 2022
Earl Rhymer, 80, of Convoy, Ohio passed away early Sunday morning, July 17, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He was born on March 6, 1942, in Pineville, Kentucky to the late Chester Rhymer and the late Carrie (Messer) Rhymer.
Earl was united in marriage to Adeline Daugherty in 1967.
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Richard E. Amstutz
Jul 17, 2022
Richard E. Amstutz , 86, of Berne, Indiana passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana.
He was born on November 7, 1935, in Berne, Indiana to the late Omen Amstutz and the late Selma (Hirschy) Amstutz.
Richard was united in marriage to Eldonna Habbegger on November 8,...
Mary M. Hefner
Jul 16, 2022
Mary M. Hefner, 101, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.
She was born on November 28, 1920, in Andrews, Indiana to the late Dr. Samuel S. Frybarger and the late Ruth P. (Enders) Frybarger.
Mary was united in marriage to John L. Hefner on February 24, 1945...
Thelma Jean (Jacobs) Wuertz
Jul 15, 2022
Thelma Jean (Jacobs) Wuertz, 78, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Friday morning, July 15, 2022, at Adams Woodcrest.
She was born March 2, 1944 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Franklin and Bessie (Shanyfelt) Jacobs.
Thelma retired in September of 2017 from Molex with 27 ½ years of service. She had previously been employed at...
Rheba Louise Eichhorn
Jul 14, 2022
Rheba Louise Eichhorn, 93, of Decatur, Indiana and formerly a longtime resident of Sylmar, California passed away Thursday afternoon, July 14, 2022, at her sister’s residence in Decatur.
She was born January 9, 1929 in Paulding County, Ohio to Roy and Susie J. “Perry” Taylor. On January 26, 1958, she married Herbert H. Eichhorn and he preceded...
Mary K. Knittle
Jul 11, 2022
Mary K. Knittle, 85, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Monday, July 11, 2022 at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.
She was born on March 6, 1937 in Decatur, Indiana to the late John Bilderback and Thelma (Hileman) Bilderback Kitson
She married Lisle G. Knittle on December 11, 1955 at Willshire Methodist Church and he preceded her...
Debra Lynn Ross
Jul 11, 2022
Debra Lynn Ross, 67, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Monday morning, July 11, 2022, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.
She was born on October 12, 1954 in Wausau, Wisconsin to the late Jack Smiley and Mildred (Meyer) Smiley. Deb was united in marriage to Michael Glenn Ross on June 30, 1984 at Salem United Church of...
Diana J. Gerardot
Jul 8, 2022
Diana J. Gerardot, 73, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away at her residence on Friday July 8, 2022.
She was born on December 13, 1948 in Monroeville, Indiana, to the late Don Hart and the late Mabelle (Marquardt) Hart. Diana and Don Gerardot were united in marriage on June 5, 1965 and he survives.
She was...
Helen L. Scheumann
Jul 6, 2022
Helen L. Scheumann, 95, of Ossian, Indiana passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at her residence.
She was born on September 2, 1926 to the late Fred Stoppenhagen and Frieda (Bultemeier) Stoppenhagen. Helen was united in marriage to Edward Scheumann on July 6, 1946 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ossian. He preceded her in death on April...
Gregory Allen Cole
Jul 5, 2022
Gregory Allen Cole, 66, of Berne, Indiana passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at his residence.
He was born on November 6, 1955 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to the late David G. Cole and Edith M. (McFarland) Cole, who survives.
He was a member of the Blue Creek Conservation Club and the Willshire Conservation Club....
Robert H. Brown, Jr.
Jul 2, 2022
Robert H. “Bob” Brown Jr., 74, of Decatur, Indiana passed away late Saturday evening, July 2, 2022, at Bethlehem Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation in Fort Wayne. He bravely battled acute lymphoblastic leukemia and other challenging medical conditions associated with exposure to Rainbow Herbicides in Southeast Asia (Agent Orange and other tactical agents). Bob was born in Decatur on March 23,...
Lynn Edward Dubach
Jun 29, 2022
Lynn Edward Dubach, 70, of Berne, Indiana passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Swiss Village.
He was born on September 7, 1951, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Glen E. Dubach and Grace (Mosser) Dubach.
Lynn attended Cross Community Church and Grace Bible Church in Berne, Indiana.
He was a 1971 graduate...
Sovilla N. Schwartz
Jun 29, 2022
Sovilla N. Schwartz, 81, of Monroe, Indiana passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at her residence.
She was born on July 20, 1940 in Berne, Indiana to the late Noah S. Wengerd and Christina D. (Wickey) Wengerd. Sovilla was united in marriage to Noah F. Schwartz on August 27, 1961 in Berne, Indiana.
She was...
