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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

Jun 28, 2022

Kenneth D. Manley, 89, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at Ossian Health and Rehabilitation Center in Ossian, Indiana.

He was born on November 15, 1932 in Adams County, Indiana to the late Chauncey O. Manley and Mary M. (Julian) Manley.

Kenny was united in marriage to Marcia L. Walters on September...

Jun 27, 2022

Debora K. “Debbe” Bowman, 71, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Monday, June 27, 2022, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne.

She was born on December 6, 1950, in North Judson, Indiana to the late Elmo C. Cawby and the late Vera L. (Comer) Cawby.

Debbe was a member of the Lutheran Church -...

Jun 26, 2022

Karen S. Joseph, 77, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Sunday morning, June 26, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

She was born on February 20, 1945 in Decatur, Indiana to Raymond F. and Dorothy (Elston) Shoaf.

She was employed by Z.K. Tazian Associates Inc. in Fort Wayne.

Karen volunteered...

Jun 25, 2022

Marilyn Marie Ball of Fort Wayne, Indiana December 29, 1930 - June 25, 2022

Marilyn Marie Ball, 91, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, entered the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 3:40 a.m. on Saturday, June 25, 2022.

She was born on Monday, December 29, 1930 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the daughter of the late...

Jun 23, 2022

Cody S. Brandt, 33, of Willshire, Ohio passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne following a medical event that occurred at work on June 15, 2022.

He was born on August 25, 1988 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Steven Edward “Hoss” Brandt who passed away March 21, 2022 and the lateTina...

Jun 23, 2022

C. LaVerne Miller, 92, of Berne, Indiana passed away late Thursday evening, June 23, 2022, at Swiss Village.

He was born November 21, 1929 in Mercer County, Ohio to Carl Frederick and Gertrude E. (Brewster) Miller.  On November 8, 1953 in Berne, Indiana, LaVerne was united in marriage to Martha L. Bailey.

He served his...

Jun 22, 2022

Jason R Cummings, 48, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on June 22, 2022, at his residence following a lengthy illness.

He was born January 15, 1974 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Donald W. Cummings and Amy L. (Gregg) Schultz.  He was united in marriage to Miranda Mendez on July 21, 2003 in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

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Jun 18, 2022

Heather Nicole (Sorg) Barton, 33, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away Saturday morning, June 18, 2022, at Stillwater Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on June 27, 1988 in Decatur, Indiana to Anthony Sorg and Treva (Hart) Johnson.

Heather graduated from Bluffton High School in 2007. She was a member of Christian New...