Oct 11, 2021

Paul Jonathan “John” Busse, 63, of Austin, Texas passed away Monday, October 11, 2021 at North Austin Medical Center in Austen, Texas.

He was born on November 2, 1957 in Neuenbürg, Germany to the late Paul Junior Busse and Leona (Bohnke) Busse who survives.

He is a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Decatur, Indiana....

Oct 10, 2021

Cynthia (Reef) Hileman Smith, 81, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on March 15, 1940, in Toledo, Ohio the adoptative daughter of the late W.J. Reef and the late Clara (Miller) Reef.

Cynthia was united in marriage to Issac “Dean” Hileman on...

Oct 8, 2021

Marie A. Wietfeldt , 97, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away Friday, October 8, 2021, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana.

She was born on May 27, 1924, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Victor Bultemeier and the late Wilhelmina (Selking) Bultemeier.

Marie was united in marriage to Marvin C. Wietfeldt on February...

Oct 7, 2021

Annie N. Gonzalez, 56, of Linn Grove, Indiana passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021, as a result of a motor vehicle accident.

She was born on November 26, 1964 in Mammoth Springs, Arkansas to John and Martha (Nolt) Lavy.

Annie was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Berne Indiana where she went through the...

Oct 5, 2021

Nevelyn Eloise “Annie” Jones, 91, of Willshire, Ohio passed away early Tuesday morning, October 5, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

She was born on February 21, 1930 in Rockford, Ohio to Frank Ketrow and Elizabeth (Streber) McClain.  On August 6, 1947, Eloise married William O. “Bill” Miller in Decatur, Indiana and he preceded her in...

Oct 5, 2021

Kathleen Kay Lopez, 70, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on September 21, 1951, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Robert Mendez and the late Kathryn (Hower) Mendez. Kathleen was united in marriage to Manuel John Lopez on March 21, 1987 at St. Mary of...

Oct 5, 2021

Donna B. Coomer, 95, of Woodburn, peacefully passed away to her heavenly home, Tuesday, October 5, 2021.   She was born on October 29, 1925, one of five daughters to the late Julius and Lydia Scholstrate, which they all preceded her in death.   She was united in marriage to her one true love, the late Richard G. Coomer on August...

Oct 4, 2021

Edward William Bultemeyer, 82, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Monday evening, October 4, 2021, at Covington Springs Care Facility in Fort Wayne.

He was born July 3, 1939 in Decatur, Indiana to William Edward and Milda (Scheumann) Bultemeyer.  Ed was united in marriage to Bonnie Conrad on September 3, 1961 at Zion Lutheran Church, Friedheim.

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Oct 3, 2021

Elroy R. Nussbaum , 91, of Berne, Indiana passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021, at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana.

He was born on December 26, 1929 in Monroe, Indiana to the late Philip Nussbaum and the late Margaret (Steury) Nussbaum. Elroy was united in marriage to Edna Keeney on May 29, 1955, and she...

Oct 2, 2021

Samuel E. Schwartz, 34, of Monroe, Indiana passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021 very unexpectedly.

He was born on September 23, 1987 to Amos L. and Emma K. (Schwartz) Schwartz.

He was married on May 11, 2008 to Frances J. J. (Schwartz) Schwartz.

He was a member of the Old Order Amish. He...

Sep 29, 2021

Howard E. “Howie” Fuelling, 88, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Wednesday morning, September 29, 2021, at Parkview Randallia in Fort Wayne.

He was born on January 9, 1933 in Decatur, Indiana to Edwin J. and Ida S. (Christianer) Fuelling.

Howard was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Fuelling and was a lifelong Root Township...

Sep 27, 2021

Glenda (McClure) Hosier, 89, of Woodburn, Indiana passed away Monday, September 27, 2021, at her son’s residence.

She was born on October 1, 1931 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Clyde McClure and Ruth (Worden) McClure.

On April 8, 1950, Glenda was united in marriage to Charles “Chuck” Hosier in Decatur, Indiana and he preceded...

Sep 27, 2021

Terry L. Pulley, 71, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 at her residence.

She was born on June 16, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Orval and Valarie (Weicher) Honchel.

Terry was united in marriage to James Pulley on March 8, 1979. He preceded her in death in 2003.

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Sep 27, 2021

Marlin J. Schumm , 59, of Willshire, Ohio passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021, at his residence of natural causes.

He was born on April 5, 1962, in Decatur, Indiana to Frederick J. Schumm and Eileen J. (Saalfrank) Schumm.

He was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Schumm and also a...

Sep 25, 2021

Roselyn W. (Deannie) Liechty Noll, 90 of Berne, IN went to be with her heavenly father September 25, 2021. She was born on February 28, 1931 to Cyrus and Lucille (Rose) Liechty. She married Kenneth J. Noll on October 25, 1953, who preceded her in death.

She was a member of First Missionary Church.

Deannie...

Sep 25, 2021

Annie Laurie Fleming, 88, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Saturday morning, September 25, 2021 at Adams Woodcrest.

Annie was born October 10, 1932 to the late Alva Burger and the late Bertha (Welty) Burger.

She was united in marriage to Wilmer Grote on December 10, 1949 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, and he preceded her in...

Sep 24, 2021

George Roger Cornett , 72, of Greensboro, North Carolina passed away Friday, September 24, 2021, at Moses Cone Hospital, in Greensboro, North Carolina.

He was born on December 14, 1948, in Harlan, Kentucky to the late Willie Cornett and the late Bessie Mae (McQueen) Weaver.

He was united in marriage to Cheryl Kidd...

Sep 23, 2021

Sharon K. Norman, 82, of North Manchester, Ind. and formerly of Decatur, Ind. passed away Thursday morning, September 23, 2021 at Timbercrest Senior Living.

She was born on August 2, 1939 in Van Wert, Ohio to James H. and Viola F. (Heath) Stevens.  On May 17, 1986, Sharon married Thomas D. Norman and he preceded her in...

Sep 22, 2021

Vera R. Merica , 101, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Adams Heritage in Monroeville, Indiana.

She was born on April 24, 1920, in Hoagland, Indiana to the late Charles Witte and the late Emelia (Springer) Witte.

On August 12, 1939, Vera married Glenn C. Merica in Fort Wayne,...

Sep 22, 2021

Herbert E. “Wiggs” Cook, 92, of Decatur went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Swiss Village.

He was born on October 1, 1928, in Decatur, Indiana to the late William and Pearl (Gause) Cook.

Herbert served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.  He was very...