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.

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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.

...

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...

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...

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...

Aug 3, 2021

Stephen Allen Huffine, 59, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Tuesday morning, August 3, 2021, at Parkview Randallia in Fort Wayne.

He was born on April 25, 1962 in Decatur, Indiana to Richard and Monica (Badenhop) Huffine. On November 28, 1986, Steve married Lisa J. King in Decatur.

He was a member of Zion Lutheran...

Aug 1, 2021

Debra J. Beauchot, 65, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Sunday afternoon, August 1, 2021 at Parkview Randallia in Fort Wayne following an extended illness.

She was born April 2, 1956 in Decatur, Indiana to Richard Leo and Helen (Kepler) Beauchot.

Deb was a member of Monroeville Church of the Nazarene.

She was a...

Jul 30, 2021

Lisa Marie Tinkham, 59, of Monroe, IN passed away on July 30, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN.

She was born on April 11, 1962 in Celina OH, the daughter of the late Fredrick Waugh Lykins and the late Elsie (Slone) Lykins. She was united in marriage to David E. Tinkham on October 19, 2013 and...

Jul 28, 2021

Harold F. Bleeke, 80, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away on July 28, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on April 5, 1941, in Decatur, Indiana, the son of the late Erich H. Bleeke and the late Flora L. (Franke) Bleeke.

Harold proudly served his country in the U.S....