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James D. Huser

James D. Huser

Nov 6, 2020

James D. Huser, 57, of Berne, Indiana passed away on Friday morning, November 6, 2020, at his residence.

He was born on July 22, 1963, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Junior Huser and the late Ruth (Tinkham) Huser.

He was a graduate of Adams Central High School Class of 1981.

James was...

Barbara Jane Kennedy Schmitz

Barbara Jane Kennedy Schmitz

Nov 5, 2020

Barbara Jane Kennedy Schmitz, 90, of Berne, Indiana passed away on Thursday evening, November 5, 2020, at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana.

Wife of Ralph Emil Schmitz, sister of Jacqueline Hollenback, and brother of John Schulte.

A Detroit, Michigan native, and 22-year Berne, Indiana transplant, Barbara was a proud Swiss...

Mary Ellen Kiser

Mary Ellen Kiser

Nov 5, 2020

Mary Ellen Kiser, 86, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020, at Adams Heritage.

She was born on August 14, 1934, in Adams County to the late Charles Schnepp and the late Lucy (Bowsher) Schnepp

Mary Ellen was a former member at St. Lukes Church in Decatur, Indiana.

She was employed...

Cheryl D. (Bleeke) Freeman

Cheryl D. (Bleeke) Freeman

Nov 3, 2020

Cheryl D. (Bleeke) Freeman, 68, of Huntington, Indiana formerly of Decatur passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at Parkview regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on August 30, 1952, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Harry Lawson and the late Louise (Smuts) Lawson.

Cheryl previously attended Immanuel Lutheran Church, Decatur.

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Elizabeth "Betty" Ruth Miller

Elizabeth "Betty" Ruth Miller

Nov 3, 2020

Elizabeth “Betty” Ruth Miller, 87, from Rockford, Ohio passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at Colonial Nursing Home in Rockford, Ohio.

She was born on April 3, 1933, in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Francis W. Bayles and the late Elizabeth Lucille (Stover) Bayles.

Elizabeth was united in marriage January 8, 1950, in Van...

Irene Bieberich

Irene Bieberich

Nov 3, 2020

Irene Bieberich, 95, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at Adams – Woodcrest. Irene’s family is grateful to Heart to Heart Hospice for the care provided to Irene over the past few months as well as the compassionate staff of Adams – Woodcrest Assisted Living and Nursing Home.

She was born August 16, 1925...

Donald W. Sprunger

Donald W. Sprunger

Nov 2, 2020

Donald W. Sprunger, 94 of Berne, Indiana passed away Monday, November 2, 2020, at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana.

He was born on May 7, 1926 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Fenton Sprunger and the late Mathilda (Felber) Sprunger. Donald married Rose Mary Beitler and she preceded him in death in early March of 1985....

Janice "Jan" E. Thatcher

Janice "Jan" E. Thatcher

Oct 30, 2020

Janice “Jan” E. Thatcher, 88, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Friday, October 30, 2020, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana.

She was born on February 22, 1932 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Buford L. Dull and the late Viola L (Kreischer) Dull. Jan was united in marriage to Byron E. “Gene” Thatcher on December 31,...

Buddy D. Sheets

Buddy D. Sheets

Oct 29, 2020

Buddy D. Sheets, 87, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Thursday morning, October 29, 2020, at his residence.

He was born November 10, 1932 in Portland, Indiana to Don M. and Ethel C. (Wynn) Sheets. On June 27, 1953, he married Wilma Joan Case.

Buddy served his country in the United States Army during the Korean...

Mary Ann Salway

Mary Ann Salway

Oct 28, 2020

Mary Ann Salway, 85, of Willshire, Ohio passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born November 25, 1934 in Van Wert County, Ohio to the late Hugo Merkle and the late Erna (Schroeder) Merkle.

Mary Ann was united in marriage to Donald Salway on June 3, 1954,...

Annette N. Koons

Annette N. Koons

Oct 28, 2020

Annette N. Koons, 82, a longtime resident of Linn Grove, Indiana passed away Wednesday evening, October 28, 2020, at Swiss Village in Berne.

She was born on May 30, 1938, in Morehead, Kentucky to the late Robert Gerber Jr. and the late Priscilla (Lehman) Gerber. She was united in marriage to Nolan D. Koons on October 28,...

George G. Fuelling

George G. Fuelling

Oct 28, 2020

George Gerald Fuelling , 84 of Decatur, Indiana passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.

He was born May 19, 1936, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Paul Fuelling and the late Marie K. (Goeglein) Fuelling.

George was united in marriage to Marjorie A. Fryback on July 20, 1958, at St....

Paul Junior Busse

Paul Junior Busse

Oct 26, 2020

Paul Junior Busse, 89, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Monday, October 26, 2020, at his residence.

Paul was born on July 21, 1931, in Adams County to the late Paul O. Busse, Sr. and the late Mathilda (Graft) Busse. He married Leona Marie Bohnke on June 5, 1955 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Decatur.

Paul...

Wilma I Nash

Wilma I Nash

Oct 25, 2020

Wilma I. Nash, 89, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana.

She was born on September 11, 1931, in Portland, Indiana to the late Dwight E. Whitacre and the late Mary Elsie (Jones) Whitacre. Wilma was united in marriage to Harold J. Nash on May 27, 1950, in...

Thomas J Baldwin

Thomas J Baldwin

Oct 21, 2020

Thomas J. Baldwin, 78, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at Adams Heritage in Monroeville.

He was born August 1, 1942 in Van Wert, Ohio the son of the late Harold W. Baldwin and the late Olive A. (Bechtol) Baldwin. Tom married Connie Bidlack on November 17, 1962, in Grover Hill, Ohio.

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Alice J. Manley

Alice J. Manley

Oct 21, 2020

Alice J. Manley, 88, of Monroe, Indiana passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at her residence.

She was born on December 11, 1931, in Adams County, Indiana to the late Emery A. Hawkins and the late Flossie L. (Smith) Hawkins. Alice married H. Glen Manley on August 14, 1953, in Oakwood, Ohio and he preceded her in...

Victoria "Vickie" Beachey

Victoria "Vickie" Beachey

Oct 20, 2020

Victoria “Vickie” Beachey, of Berne, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne from complications of COVID-19.

She was born September 25, 1956, in South Bend to Donald and Jean (Goble) Marshall. On April 17, 1982, she married William “Bill” Beachey.

Vickie was a member of First...

Craig Nelson

Craig Nelson

Oct 20, 2020

Craig A. Nelson, 54, of New Haven, Indiana passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 20, 2020, at Majestic Care following a stroke on September 13, 2020.

He was born on July 15, 1966 in Decatur, Indiana to James D. Nelson and Wanda (Knaust) Nelson.

Craig was a 1984 graduate of Bellmont High School in Decatur.

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Lea A. Thieme

Lea A. Thieme

Oct 18, 2020

Lea A. Thieme, 48, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur.

She was born on December 23, 1971, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Lester F.W. Thieme and Doris L. (Keuneke) Thieme.

Lea was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.

She was previously employed at...

Richard "Dick" L. Dager

Richard "Dick" L. Dager

Oct 18, 2020

Richard L. "Dick" Dager, 82, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020, at his residence.

Dick was born March 7, 1938, in Allen County, Indiana to the late Leslie E. Dager and the late Wava I. (Marquardt) Dager. Dick was united in marriage to Patricia (Nicholoff) Dager in June of 1958 and she survives.

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