Jan 3, 2022

Bernice B. Ratliff, 92, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Monday, January 3, 2022, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on July 22, 1929 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Herman Nieter and Anna (Boenker) Nieter.

Bernice was united in marriage to Herman Ratliff on November 26, 1960 at Martini Lutheran...

Jan 3, 2022

Max Knittle, 91, of Willshire, Ohio passed away Monday, January 3, 2022 at Van Wert Health in Van Wert, Ohio.

He was born on May 14, 1930 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Gregg R. Knittle and Dorothy V. (Brittson) Knittle. Max was united in marriage to Sheryl Ridenour on May 6, 1972 in Willshire, Ohio.

Jan 1, 2022

Jimmie D. Marquiss , 72, Decatur, Indiana passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022, at Parkview Randallia Hospital, in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born June 13, 1949, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the son of the late Ford O. Marquiss and the late Myrtle E. (Brinneman) Marquiss. Jimmie was united in marriage to Kathy (Glisson) Marquiss...

Jan 1, 2022

Pauline Marie Parr, 91, of Berne, Indiana passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Woodcrest in Decatur, Indiana.

Pauline was born on April 7, 1930, in Berne, Indiana to the late Jacob Gerber and the late Adina (Gilliom) Gerber. She was united in marriage to Jerry Parr on March 15, 1959, and he preceded her in death...

Jan 1, 2022

Edith Marie Clifton, 92, Wren, OH passed away at home on Saturday, January 1, 2022, under the loving care of her family and went home to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior.

Edith was born on April 10, 1929 to Barty and Bertha (Chrisman) Boice at her grandparent's house near Linn Grove, Indiana.

Edith...

Dec 31, 2021

Betty G. Rodriguez, 39, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Friday, December 31, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital, in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on December 17, 1982, in Decatur, Indiana to Patricia Rodriguez.

She attended First United Methodist Church in Decatur.

Betty was a food and beverage server at Back 40 Junction in...

Dec 31, 2021

Richard A. Hullinger, 73, of Monroeville passed away Friday, December 31, 2021, at his residence.

He was born on December 29, 1948 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Floyd Hullinger and Loretta Mae (Meese) Hullinger Marnitz. Richard was united in marriage to Lois Elaine Moore on March 7, 1992.

He was a production worker at...

Dec 30, 2021

Janet E. Sheets,79, of Decatur passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021, at her residence.

She was born on July 19, 1942 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Edward Shaffer and Mary (Fruechte) Shaffer.

Janet was united in marriage to Dwight Sheets Jr. on August 7, 1966 in Adams County, and he preceded her in...

Dec 28, 2021

Richard A. Marbaugh, 86, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Adams Memorial Hospital.

He was born July 20, 1935 in Van Wert, Ohio, the son of the late Joe “Wilber” Marbaugh and the late Wanda (Brough) Marbaugh.  Richard was united in marriage to Janet Ruth Agler on September 25, 1960, at Decatur...

Dec 27, 2021

Rev. John Zurcher Jr., 92, of Fort Wayne, Indiana formerly of Berne, Indiana passed away Monday, December 27, 2021, at Story Point West in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on September 4, 1929 in French Township, Adams Co, Indiana to the late John Zurcher Sr. and Aldena (Ebnit) Zurcher.

John was united in marriage...

Dec 25, 2021

Kristie M. White, 47, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on December 25, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne.  She had battled several medical conditions for many years prior to her death, her death was unexpected.

She was born on July 13, 1974 in Decatur, the daughter of the late Dennis L. Braun and the late Shirley...

Dec 22, 2021

Kevin R. Goelz, 67, of New Haven, Indiana passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana

He was born on June 22, 1954, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Herbert Goelz and the late Dorothy (Knipstein) Goelz.

Kevin was a member of St. James Lutheran Church in New...

Dec 22, 2021

Judy A. Liter, 75, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur, Indiana.

She was born on January 19, 1946 in Patriot, Indiana to the late Merlelyn Mountz and Irene (Courtney) Mountz. Judy was united in marriage to Jim Liter on June 19, 1964 in Patriot, Indiana he passed away on...

Dec 21, 2021

Imogene Mae Abbott

Psa. 19:1  The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.

It is with great sadness, and yet celebration, we announce the passing of our mother, Imogene Mae Abbott on December 21, 2021.  She was born to Eddie and Cora McFarland on December 16, 1928.

Dec 18, 2021

Charles Haddon Spurgeon, MD FAAN, 85, of Berne, Indiana passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Swiss Village Retirement Community following a diagnosis of Alzheimer Disease.

He was born on March 29, 1936 in Berne, Indiana to the late William Hobart Spurgeon M.Ed and Edna Estelle (Nussbaum) Spurgeon. Charles was united in marriage to Marilyn Mae Lehman...

Dec 17, 2021

Cynthia Parson, 65, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Friday, December 17, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on July 28, 1956 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Willie Joe Hale and Aletha “Jo” (Uhrick) Hale.

Cindy loved Elvis! Her great nieces and nephews were her family and she...

Dec 17, 2021

Sophia A. Taylor, 18, of Berne, Indiana, passed away Friday, December, 17, 2021 at Adams Memorial Hospital. Born on December 14, 2003 in Chongqing, China, she was a daughter of Timothy and Stephania (Montjoy) Taylor.

Sophia was a senior at South Adams High School. She loved listening to praise and worship music and attended First Missionary Church...

Dec 16, 2021

Nina M. Workinger, 78, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, went to her heavenly home on Thursday evening, December 16, 2021 at Norman Regional Hospital in Norman, Oklahoma.

Nina was born on February 3, 1943 in Ossian, Indiana to the late Raymond and the late Delila (Adams) McAhren.  She was married to her sweetheart, Jerry, on March 23, 1962...

Dec 15, 2021

Jerry L. Casselman, 86, and his wife, Judith Y. Casselman, 85, of Decatur, Indiana both passed away December 15, 2021, at their residence.

Jerry was born on August 9, 1935, in Kendallville, Indiana to the late Walter and Reba (Vian) Casselman. Judith was born on May 17, 1936, in Kimmel, Indiana to the late Terrel and Dorothy...

Dec 14, 2021

Turner Douglas Schwartz, 32, of Berne, Indiana, went to be with his Lord Jesus on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at 2:55 p.m.  at Lutheran Hospital as a result of injuries sustained when a tree fell on his truck in Saturday’s wind storm.

Turner’s parents are Douglas and Linda (Dynes) Schwartz.

Turner enjoyed shooting sports, motorcycles,...