Jul 15, 2024

Rev. Dr. John C. Stube entered the glorious realm of heaven on Monday, July 15, 2024 at his daughter’s residence at the age of 73.  John C. Stube was born on January 27, 1951 and raised in northern Idaho in the town of Moscow, enjoying all the benefits of the great outdoors in the Rocky Mountains.  He was the...

Jul 14, 2024

Ruth E. Coil, 92, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Sunday afternoon, July 14, 2024, at Adams Memorial Hospital.

She was born on November 29, 1931, in Pleasant Mills, Indiana to the late Carl Ehrsam and Cleo (Foor) Ehrsam.

She was united in marriage to Edwin E. Coil on April 22, 1951, at Pleasant Mills Methodist...

Jul 13, 2024

Linda L. Barkley, 86, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away Saturday July 13, 2024 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana surrounded by her family.

She was born on April 24, 1938 in Mercer County Ohio to the late Carl J. Smalley and the late Alice F. (Smith) Smalley.

Linda was united in marriage to the...

Jul 12, 2024

Carol Louise (Wable) Butler, 80, of Decatur, Indiana was escorted through the gates of Heaven by all of her loved ones that went before her on Friday, July 12, 2024. All of her children were present to help her begin her walk Home.

Our mom was born to the late Roy and Jewel (Birch) Wable on September...

Jul 11, 2024

James Allen “Jim” Stephenson, 75, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at his residence.

He was born on April 18, 1949, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Keith Stephenson and the late Phyllis (Hook) Stephenson.

Jim was employed by the Ft. Wayne Foundry where he was involved with production.

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Jul 11, 2024

Dorothy Jean Ray, age 96, of Decatur passed away on July 11, 2024. Jean was born on September 27, 1927, in Pleasant Mills, IN, where she grew up on the family farm as the youngest of 8 children of Harry and Fanny Ray.

She was a graduate of Pleasant Mills High School (1945) and the Lutheran School...

Jul 8, 2024

Gerald D. Sudduth, 76, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Monday, July 8, 2024, at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana.

He was born April 23, 1948 in Decatur, Indiana to Frederick and Ruth (Hamrick) Sudduth.  On July 25, 1987, Gerald was united in marriage to Geraldine Lewton-McBride at the First United Methodist Church.

Gerald was...

Jul 6, 2024

Franklin P. “Frank” Becker, 90, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur,

He was born on January 26, 1934 in Van Wert County, Ohio to the late Paul G. Becker and the late Emilie M. (Selking) Becker. Frank served his country in the United States Army, being honorably discharged....

Jul 4, 2024

Joellen F. Meyer, 73, of Ossian, Indiana passed away early Thursday morning, July 4, 2024, at Stillwater Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on June 16, 1951 in Huntington, Indiana to Kyle and Joan (Fisher) Mason.  Joellen was united in marriage to Lloyd Meyer on September 2, 1972 at the Markle United Methodist Church...

Jul 4, 2024

Lynne M. Whitman, 61, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Thursday evening, July 4, 2024, at her residence.

She was born on January 21, 1963 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Bobby and Carol (Boyd) Duchine.  On May 1, 1981, she married Phillip Whitman in Allen County, Indiana.

Lynne was a 1980 graduate of Paul Harding High...

Jul 3, 2024

Leo W. Martin, 91, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away Wednesday evening, July 3, 2024, at Park Place Senior Living in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Leo was born on December 5, 1932 in Allen County, Indiana to Paul E. and Clara C. (Minnick) Martin.  On June 27, 1953, Leo married Donna L. Feasby and she preceded him in death...

Jun 30, 2024

Jeanette Wiseman, 77, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Adams Woodcrest.

She was born November 18, 1946, in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Richard Leroy Roth and Gladys Bernice (Shock) Roth.

On October 27, 1979, she married Larry Eugene Wiseman and he preceded her in death on April 8, 1989....

Jun 30, 2024

Debra A. Knittle, 70, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on June 15, 1954, in Decatur, Indiana to the late John P. Brunner and Phylliss (Elliott) Brunner. Debra was united in marriage to Gregory L. Knittle on May 16, 1993, in Decatur, Indiana and...

Jun 27, 2024

John Craig Callow, 67, of Ohio City, Ohio went home to be with his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday evening, June 27, 2024, at Lima Memorial Hospital.  His death followed a sudden cardiac event and was unexpected.

He was born on October 9, 1956 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to John W. and Marilyn “Dot” (Thatcher)...

Jun 27, 2024

James N. Markley 92, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Thursday morning, June 27, 2024, at Betz Nursing Home in Auburn, Indiana.

He was born on September 13, 1931, in Poneto, Indiana to the late Lewis Markley and Mildred Inez (Schott) Markley. On February 24, 1951, Jim married Norma Jayne Brown at the First United Methodist Church in...

Jun 26, 2024

Marjorie A. Myers, 86, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Stillwater Hospice Home.

She was born on September 28, 1937 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Harold Melcher and the late Garnita (Gerke) Melcher. Marjorie was united in marriage to Thomas E. Myers on April 27, 1988 in New Haven, Indiana....

Jun 26, 2024

Allan A. Dabney, 83, of Monroeville, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Adams Heritage in Monroeville, Indiana.

He was born on September 27, 1940, in Kelso, Washington to the late Arden Dabney and Helen (Lucier) Dabney. Allan was united in marriage to Beverly J. Grotrian on February 20, 1965, at St. Rose Catholic Church and she...

Jun 25, 2024

Catherine H. Lothamer, 90, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 25, 2024, at Saint Anne Home and Retirement Community in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on May 28, 1934, in Payne, Ohio to the late Frederick Bellis and Margaret (Zirkelbach) Bellis. Catherine was united in marriage to Eugene L. Lothamer on July 25, 1953,...

Jun 25, 2024

Lorna L. (Schaefer) Kukelhan, 96 of Fort Wayne and formally of Decatur, IN, passed away June 25th, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at Ashton Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center after a brief stay.

Born October 2, 1927 in Fort Wayne, IN, she was the daughter of Fred C. and Ella (Tielker) Schaefer. She was united in...

Jun 23, 2024

Steven L. Holloway, 84, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

He was born on April 5, 1940, in Adams County, Indiana to the late Howard Clayton Holloway and Jenny Pauline (Shoe) Holloway. Steve was united in marriage to Paula J. Morgan on March 28, 1994.

He...