Nov 3, 2021

Brian S. Stoner, 52, of Berne, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 in Wells County as the result of a motor vehicle collision. Born on July 8, 1969 in Portland, Indiana, he was the son of the late Harry “Butch” Stoner and Cathy (Emery) McClain.

Brian was a 1987 graduate of Jay County High School. He...

Nov 2, 2021

Gerald P. “Jerry” Grote, 84, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Tuesday afternoon, November 2, 2021, at his daughter’s residence.

He was born January 15, 1937 in Decatur, Indiana to Roland F. and Louise S. (Marbach) Grote.

Jerry retired with 25 years in the Indiana Air National Guard as Master Sergeant.

He was a...

Nov 2, 2021

Barbara N. Girod, 83, of Berne, Indiana passed away Tuesday afternoon, November 2, 2021, at her residence.

She was born October 31, 1938 in Berne, Indiana to Noah S. and Christina D. (Wickey) Wengerd. She was united in marriage to Samuel M. Girod on November 20, 1958.

Barbara was a member of the Old Order...

Oct 31, 2021

Tobias E. Wickey, 70, of Geneva, Indiana passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021 at his residence.

Tobias was born November 16, 1950 in Berne, Indiana to the late Amos Wickey and the late Emma (Schwartztruber) Wickey. He was united in marriage to Margaret J. Christner on October 23, 1969.

Tobias was a member of the...

Oct 30, 2021

Dale F. Schott, 95, of Fort Wayne, Ind. passed away Saturday evening, October 30, 2021 at Kingston at DuPont Memory Care Center in Fort Wayne.

Dale was born November 26, 1925 in Chattanooga, Ohio to the late Fred W. Schott and the late Wilhemina Emerich. He was united in marriage to Mary E. Reynolds on April 21,...

Oct 30, 2021

Virginia M. “Ginny” Sheets of New Haven, Ind. passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind.

Ginny was born in Hicksville, Ohio to the late Earle Landel and the late Lizzie (Luke) Landel.

Ginny was united in marriage to David R. Sheets on July 27, 1974.

She graduated...

Oct 24, 2021

Daniel J. Andorfer, 61, of Rome City, Indiana passed away Sunday evening, October 24, 2021, at his residence.

He was born on January 30, 1960, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Solomon S. Andorfer and late Gertrude E. (Miller) Andorfer. Daniel was united in marriage to Joleen S. Wilson on May 18, 1991 in Waynedale, Indiana....

Oct 23, 2021

Timothy E. Miller, 69, of New Haven, Ind. passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at his residence.

Timothy was born on May 14, 1952 to the late Earnest and Irma (Morgan) Miller. He was united in marriage to Sue Bonar on February 29, 1992 in Fort Wayne, Ind.

Timothy served in the Army during the...

Oct 22, 2021

Mandy Janell Main, 41, of Palmetto, Florida passed away Friday, October 22, 2021, at Tidewell Hospice – Bradenton Hospice House in Florida.

She was born on December 1, 1979, in Decatur, Indiana to Curt and Marilyn (Vetter) Main.

She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church, Decatur.

Mandy loved her children and...

Oct 19, 2021

Carol J. Foster, 66, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at her residence.

She was born on December 18, 1954 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Walter Spieth and Theresa (Lothamer) Spieth. Carol was united in marriage to Mark A. Foster on June 12, 1981 and he survives.

She was...

Oct 19, 2021

Dale A. Scherer, 68, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at his residence - after suffering an apparent heart attack.

He was born on December 2, 1952, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Lloyd C. Scherer and the late Clara L. (Nahrwold) Scherer. He married Judy E. Fox on September 5, 1980, at Zion...

Oct 18, 2021

William M. Schwartz, 69, of Berne, Indiana passed away Monday, October 18, 2021 at St. Rita’s in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on June 7, 1952 in Berne, Indiana to the late Jake E. Schwartz and late Mary N. (Miller) Schwartz. William married Marie A. (Schwartz) Schwartz on May 16, 1976.

He was a member...

Oct 16, 2021

Patrick S. Wood, 49, of Richmond, Indiana passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Reid Health Hospital in Richmond, Indiana.

He was born on March 27, 1972, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Ronald Wood and the late Carole (Levy) Wood. He was united in marriage to Tina Napier on December 16, 2000, at Lifeway Church...

Oct 15, 2021

Chad Aaron Ridenour, 46, of Portland, Indiana passed away on October 15, 2021 at his residence.

He was born on June 14, 1975, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Richard L. “Yogg” Ridenour and Jayne (Suman) Ridenour of Portland, IN.

Chad was a self-employed independent contractor.  He received training in law enforcement areas specializing in...

Oct 14, 2021

Monte Lee “Bud” Thompson, 57 of Van Wert, Ohio passed away on October 14, 2021 at his residence.

He was born on February 26, 1964, in Montpelier, Ohio to Eugene Thompson and Mary S. (Caperton) Thompson who both survive.

Monte was an installer with Guardian Systems in Fort Wayne for over 20 years.

...

Oct 12, 2021

Lorraine Mahiai Enterline, 82, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.

She was born on January 4, 1939 in Koolaupoko, Oahu, Hawaii to the late Arthur Kukahiko and Katie (Hookano) Makaahu. She was united in marriage to Robert Enterline Sr. on April 5, 1958 in Kaneohe,...

Oct 11, 2021

Paul Jonathan “John” Busse, 63, of Austin, Texas passed away Monday, October 11, 2021 at North Austin Medical Center in Austen, Texas.

He was born on November 2, 1957 in Neuenbürg, Germany to the late Paul Junior Busse and Leona (Bohnke) Busse who survives.

He is a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Decatur, Indiana....

Oct 10, 2021

Cynthia (Reef) Hileman Smith, 81, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on March 15, 1940, in Toledo, Ohio the adoptative daughter of the late W.J. Reef and the late Clara (Miller) Reef.

Cynthia was united in marriage to Issac “Dean” Hileman on...

Oct 8, 2021

Marie A. Wietfeldt , 97, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away Friday, October 8, 2021, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana.

She was born on May 27, 1924, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Victor Bultemeier and the late Wilhelmina (Selking) Bultemeier.

Marie was united in marriage to Marvin C. Wietfeldt on February...

Oct 7, 2021

Annie N. Gonzalez, 56, of Linn Grove, Indiana passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021, as a result of a motor vehicle accident.

She was born on November 26, 1964 in Mammoth Springs, Arkansas to John and Martha (Nolt) Lavy.

Annie was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Berne Indiana where she went through the...