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Betty Joan Walters

Betty Joan Walters

Aug 29, 2021

Betty Joan Walters, 91, of Berne, Indiana passed away Sunday evening, August 29, 2021, at Swiss Village.

She was born on December 2, 1929 in Decatur, Indiana to John V. and Ruth S. (Martin) Walters.

Betty graduated from Decatur High School class of 1947. She was an active lifetime member of Union Chapel United Methodist...

Kelly A. Harris

Kelly A. Harris

Aug 29, 2021

Kelly A. Harris , 40, of Albuquerque, New Mexico formerly of Decatur, Indiana passed Sunday, August 29, 2021, at University of New Mexico Hospital.

She was born on September 1, 1980, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to Steven and LaDonna (Braun) McBride, who both survive.

Kelly was united in marriage to Tony Harris at...

Alice Marie Beer

Alice Marie Beer

Aug 27, 2021

Alice Marie Beer, 81 of Berne, Indiana passed away Friday, August 27, 2021, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.

She was born on February 11, 1940, in Berne, Indiana to the late Waldo Stauffer and the late Bertha (Gerber) Stauffer. She married DeWayne L. Beer on July 4, 1957 in Berne, Indiana and he preceded her in death...

C. Victor Depew

C. Victor Depew

Aug 25, 2021

Victor Depew, 93 years old of Hoagland, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at Adams-Heritage in Monroeville.

Vic was born in Allen County, Indiana the son of the late Floyd E. Depew and Margaret (Adler) Depew and was also an honorary member of the Scherer Family in Hoagland.  He married Barbara J Voirol on August...

Harold C. Painter

Harold C. Painter

Aug 24, 2021

Harold C. Painter, 68, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Tuesday afternoon, August 24, 2021, at Adams Memorial Hospital.

He was born on July 17, 1953 in Decatur, Indiana to Clarence O. and Ada I. (Steffen) Painter.  Harold was united in marriage to Cindy Murray on November 1, 1975 at Zion United Church of Christ in Decatur.

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Clifton Habegger

Clifton Habegger

Aug 22, 2021

Clifton J. “Cliff” Habegger, 97, of Berne, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021, at ­­­­Swiss Village.

He was born in Adams County, IN, on September 20, 1923, to Jacob and Rosina (Schwartz) Habegger. He married Betty Moser on April 22, 1945, in Berne. She preceded him in death on September 27, 2017. They were married for...

Walter W. Schwartz

Walter W. Schwartz

Aug 21, 2021

Walter W. Schwartz of Willshire, Ohio December 31, 2001 - August 21, 2021

Walter W. Schwartz, 19, of Willshire, Ohio passed away early Saturday morning, August 21, 2021 at his residence.

He was born December 31, 2001 in Decatur, Indiana to William and Barbara (Schwartz) Schwartz of Willshire, Ohio.

He was a member of the...

Gregory R. Townsend

Gregory R. Townsend

Aug 20, 2021

Gregory R. Townsend, 73, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Friday morning, August 20, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Greg was born April 5, 1948 in Mars Hill, Maine to Estle V. Townsend, Sr. and Geraldine R. (McKay) Townsend.  On February 4, 1967, Greg was united in marriage to Brenda L. Marbach...

Margaret Joy Stapleton

Margaret Joy Stapleton

Aug 18, 2021

Margaret Joy Stapleton, 88, of Berne, Indiana passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 18, 2021, at Swiss Village.

She was born June 11, 1933 in Banbury, England to Reginald and Elizabeth (Jones) Berry.

Margaret was employed by Smith Brothers in the sewing department.  Before coming to the United States, she was a school teacher in England....

Neil A. Kegerreis

Neil A. Kegerreis

Aug 17, 2021

Neil A. Kegerreis, 67, of Pennville, Indiana passed away Tuesday morning, August 17, 2021, as the result of a motor vehicle accident.

He was born August 10, 1954 in Hartford City, Indiana to Herbert Eugene and Joanna C. (Matlien) Kegerreis.  On September 13, 1980, Neil married Wauneta A. “Otis” Weldy in Pennville, Indiana.

Neil was...

Merlin D. Alt

Merlin D. Alt

Aug 15, 2021

Merlin Dale Alt, 86, was born on Easter day, April 21, 1935 and passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021.  He was the son of Orval and Marie (Biberstein) Alt.  He had three sisters, Lavera Gillette of AZ, Alice Grimme of Fort Wayne, and Berdella Liechty, deceased.  He married Betty Settlemire of rural Lima, Ohio in 1958.  They had three...

Carolyn S. Marbaugh

Carolyn S. Marbaugh

Aug 14, 2021

Carolyn S. Marbaugh, 81, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Saturday evening, August 14, 2021, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.

She was born on August 7, 1940 to Chalmer and Melvina (Smitley) Sheets.  She was united in marriage to Richard L. Marbaugh on February 11, 1969.

Carolyn was a member of St. Marks United Methodist Church...

Anita J. Kahn

Anita J. Kahn

Aug 13, 2021

Anita J. Kahn, 66, of Ossian, passed away on August 13, 2021 at DuPont Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on January 24, 1955 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the daughter of the late Jerome C. “Jerry” Miller and the late Olive M (Zurbrugg) Miller. Anita was united in marriage to Terry D. Kahn on February 14,...

David Allen Lee

David Allen Lee

Aug 13, 2021

David Allen Lee, 52, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on August 13, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital.  His death followed an accident suffered 18 days earlier when the bicycle he was riding was struck by an automobile.

He was born April 5, 1969 to the late William Allen Lee and Jane (Bowser) Pritchard who survives.  Dave was...

Roland Bultemeyer

Roland Bultemeyer

Aug 9, 2021

Roland Bultemeyer, 89, of Gulf Shores, Alabama passed away Monday morning, August 9, 2021, at Diversicare of Foley.

He was born on September 6, 1931 in Decatur, Indiana to William and Milda (Scheumann) Bultemeyer.  Roland was united in marriage to Carma L. Nelson on October 30, 1955, at the Methodist Church in Hicksville, Ohio and she preceded...

Donna Ruth Nidlinger

Donna Ruth Nidlinger

Aug 8, 2021

Donna Ruth Nidlinger, 94, of Berne, Indiana passed away early Sunday morning, August 8, 2021, at Swiss Village.

She was born September 7, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan to Charles H. Branch, Jr. and Floretta Adelia (Lathrop) Branch. On April 8, 1944, Donna was united in marriage to Gale Harvey Nidlinger and he preceded her in death on...

Linn A. Fore

Linn A. Fore

Aug 8, 2021

Linn A. Fore, 64, of Decatur, Indiana passed away late Sunday evening, August 8, 2021, at her residence.

She was born on August 31, 1956 in Decatur, Indiana to Floyd I. McBride and Sandra L. (Fisher) McBride Hein. Linn married Carl L. Fore, Jr. on October 23, 1974 at First United Methodist Church in Decatur.

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John Edward Daniel I

John Edward Daniel I

Aug 6, 2021

John Edward Daniel I, 66, of Laotto, Indiana passed away Friday, August 6, 2021 in Monroeville, Indiana.

He was born on February 13, 1955, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Harold and Patricia (Krueger) Daniel.

John graduated from Woodlan High School in 1973.

Following apprentice school at General Electric, John was employed as a...

Nancy L Neuenschwander

Nancy L Neuenschwander

Aug 4, 2021

Nancy L. Neuenschwander, 74 of Berne, Indiana passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on November 19, 1946 , in Decatur, Indiana to the late Paul Longsworth and the late Katherine (Becher) Longsworth. On January 18, 1964, Nancy married Howard D. Neuenschwander in Chattanooga, Ohio.

She...

Duane E. Hockemeyer

Duane E. Hockemeyer

Aug 4, 2021

Duane E. Hockemeyer, 72, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 4, 2021, at Parkview Randallia in Fort Wayne.

He was born on February 11, 1949 in Decatur, Indiana to Edward and Catherine (Springer) Hockemeyer. On September 29, 1973, Duane married Verna Wietfeldt at Martini Lutheran Church in New Haven, Indiana.

He served in...

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