James A. Smith
May 20, 2021
James A. Smith, 83, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.
He was born on November 13, 1937 in Decatur, Indiana to the late James G. Smith and late E. Celesta (Shaffer) Smith. James was united in marriage to Suzanne Kuhn on December 24, 1958 in Willshire, Ohio.
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Kenneth R. Ross
May 13, 2021
Kenneth R. Ross, 96, of Willshire, Ohio passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021, at Adams Memorial emergency room.
He was born on January 16, 1925 in Mercer County, Ohio to the late Bruce Lee Ross and the late Beatrice L. (Krugh) Ross.
Kenneth was united in marriage to Donna L. Tope on March 1, 1947,...
Anita Habegger
May 7, 2021
Anita Habegger, 73, formerly of Berne, Indiana passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021.
Anita lived in the Fort Wayne area until her retirement, then moved with her husband to Blaine, Minnesota where they spent the summer months and wintered in Gilbert, Arizona. Prior to retirement, she was active in children’s ministry at Pine Hills Church, and...
Isabel "Isy" Mae King
May 7, 2021
Isabel "Isy" Mae King of Decatur, Indiana December 29, 1931 - May 7, 2021
Isabel “Isy” Mae King, 89, of Decatur Indiana, passed away on May 7, 2021, at the Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana.
She was born December 29, 1931 in Decatur, Indiana, the daughter of the late William Cook and the late Pearl Mae...
Julaine S. Hockemeyer
May 6, 2021
Julaine S. Hockemeyer, 77, of New Haven, Indiana passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021, at Parkview Randallia Hospital.
She was born on July 12, 1943 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Conrad Gallmeyer and late Martha (Buuck) Gallmeyer. Julaine was united in marriage to Larry L. Hockemeyer on June 14, 1963 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Preble....
John F. Minch
May 5, 2021
A public celebration of faith, family and service commemorating John’s life will be held on Wednesday, July 28 th at 5:00 pm at the South Adams Senior Center, 825 Hendricks Street, Berne Indiana.
Following the time of remembrance, there will be light refreshments served and an opportunity for friends to gather and share their...
Raymond E. Ehrsam
Apr 29, 2021
Raymond E. Ehrsam, 91, from Decatur, Indiana passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Adams Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for less than a day.
He was born on December 13, 1929 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Carl Ehrsam and the late Cleo (Foor) Ehrsam.
Ray was united in marriage...
Larry L. Niblick
Apr 27, 2021
Larry L. Niblick, 64, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at his residence following a battle with cancer for just over a year.
He was born on March 16, 1957 in Bluffton, Indiana to the late Joe Henry Niblick and the late Betty (Death) Niblick.
Larry was employed by Sterling Casting, Fremont...
Lester W. Bradtmiller
Apr 26, 2021
Lester W. Bradtmiller, 84 of New Haven, Indiana, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021, at his residence following an extended illness.
He was born on November 15, 1936, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Wilbert Bradtmiller and the late Luella (Brueck) Bradtmiller.
Lester was united in marriage to Janice Schuller on April 6, 1958...
Alvin A. Lambright
Apr 23, 2021
Alvin A. Lambright, 74, of Berne, Indiana passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.
He was born on July 12, 1946 in Medford, Wisconsin to Alvin V. and Mattie (Miller) Lambright, who are both deceased.
Alvin was united in marriage to Emma J. Wickey on September 30, 1965....
C. Herman Harkless
Apr 16, 2021
Herman Harkless, 84, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on April 16, 2021 at Adams – Woodcrest following a brief illness of 3 months.
He was born on September 12, 1936 in Root Township, Adams County, the son of the late Frank Harkless and the late Iris (Hilton) Harkless. Herman was united in marriage to Myra (Black) Harkless...
Erma L Funk
Apr 15, 2021
Erma L. Funk, 88, of Decatur, Indiana joyfully entered her heavenly home Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana.
She was born on November 13, 1932 in Pleasant Mills, Indiana to the late Frank D. Fortney and late Peach Fortney. She married Kenneth Funk on November 20, 1953, in Decatur, Indiana.
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Anna Marie Neuenschwander
Apr 12, 2021
Anna Marie (Amstutz) Neuenschwander , age 102, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2021 at Swiss Village, Berne, IN. Born on March 3, 1919, she was the daughter of Frank and Naomi Amstutz of Berne. Anna was the valedictorian of her Berne French High School graduating class of 1937. She married Edward L. Neuenschwander on January 25,...
Pauline Kolter
Apr 10, 2021
Pauline Kolter, 87, of Bluffton, Indiana passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021, at Bluffton Regional Medical Center.
She was born on October 28, 1933 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Glen A. “Pete” Rupert and late Wilda P. (Riley) Rupert. She was united in marriage to Leroy A. Kolter on August 25, 1951 at Monroe Methodist Church....
Doyle R. "Dinky" Miller
Apr 9, 2021
Doyle R. “Dinky” Miller, 63, of Bryant, Indiana passed away Friday, April 9, 2021, at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana.
He was born on February 11, 1958 in Winchester, Tennessee to the late Horton Miller and late Velma Grace (Clark) Miller. He married Annabelle Bollinger on December 10, 2001 in Portland, Indiana.
Doyle was...
Edna Z. Lochner
Apr 9, 2021
Edna Z. Lochner, 96, from Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021, at Ascension Living Saint Joseph Village in Freeport, Illinois. Edna was born on August 18, 1924 in LaOtto, Indiana. She was the 6th child born to the late Ralph and Margaret (Freeman) Lochner. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Jacob “Jake”, Francis “Basie”...
Richard E. Breisch
Apr 8, 2021
Richard E. “Rick” Breisch, 73, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Thursday evening, April 8, 2021, at his residence following an extended illness.
He was born February 3, 1948 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Paul E. and Marjorie L. (Joy) Breisch. Rick married Donna S. Miller on October 10, 1970 in Winchester, Indiana.
He served his...
Stephen W. Gerardot
Apr 8, 2021
Stephen W. Gerardot, 74, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Thursday afternoon, April 8, 2021, at his residence following a sudden medical event.
He was born October 12, 1946 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Ralph “Sport” and Doris (Anderson) Gerardot. His father preceded him in death on May 9, 2006.
Steve was an honorably discharged...
Eula "Frances" Bowman
Apr 6, 2021
Eula “Frances” Bowman, 84, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Tuesday evening, April 6, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Frances was born April 6, 1937 in Morgan County, Kentucky to the late Coy Doolin and the late Mary (Cantrell) Doolin.
She is survived by her five children, Maxine (Ron) Everett of Decatur, Indiana, ...
Larry L. Dubach
Apr 5, 2021
Larry L. Dubach , 82, of Berne, Indiana passed away early Monday morning, April 5, 2021, at
Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana. He was born at home on January 11, 1939, in Berne, Indiana to the late Clinton Dubach and the late Silva (Stucky) Dubach.
He was united in marriage to Jeanne...
