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...

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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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,...

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....

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”...

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...

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...

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...

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, ...

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...

Apr 4, 2021

Franklin Fuelling, 87, of New Haven, Indiana passed away Sunday morning, April 4, 2021, at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born September 23, 1933 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Paul Fuelling and the late Marie K. (Goeglein) Fuelling. Frank was united in marriage to Carrol L. Heine on October 29, 1960 at...

Mar 29, 2021

Debra L. Harner, 41, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Monday, March 29, 2021, at her home.

She was born on April 9, 1979 in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania to Barry Augustine and Carol (Brobst) Augustine.

Debra was a cook at Back 40 Junction.

She had a heart for animal’s and volunteered for PAWS of Adams...

Mar 26, 2021

Perry A. Miller, 71,  of Angola, Indiana passed away Friday, March 26, 2021,  peacefully, surrounded by his family at Parkview Regional Medical Center, in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on May 20, 1949, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Ernest Miller and late Erma (Morgan) Miller.

Perry was veteran of the United States...

Mar 24, 2021

Ralph E. Marquardt, 78, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at his residence following an unexpected medical event.

He was born on March 24, 1943 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Raymond E. Marquardt and late Catherine (Johnston) Marquardt.

Ralph was united in marriage to Betty Gerardot at the East Liberty...

Mar 23, 2021

Walter L. Hirschy, 84, of Willshire, Ohio passed away early Tuesday morning, March 23, 2021, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert, Ohio.

He was born on September 21, 1936 in Adams County, Indiana to Elmer and Esther E. (Schelby) Hirschy.  Walter married Virginia E. Wolfe on August 11, 1956 in Willshire, Ohio and she preceded...

Mar 23, 2021

Helen M. Lanier, 96, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Adams Woodcrest.

She was born on November 4, 1924 in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Dennis Sheldon Wheeler and the late Margaret Ellen (Grishaber) Wheeler.

Helen was united in marriage to Albert Annunziata in 1945, he preceded her in death....

Mar 22, 2021

Edward L. Feasel, 76, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital.

He was born on May 1, 1944 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Chester Feasel and late Verna (Beer) Feasel. Ed was united in marriage to Diann Stout on August 31, 1962.

He was a member of the Fraternal...

Mar 19, 2021

Rosie E. Kopplin, 77, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on March 19, 2021 at Ossian Health Care, Ossian, Indiana.

She was born on August 20, 1943 in Adams County, Indiana, the daughter of the late Samuel E. Eicher and the late Emily E. (Schwartz) Eicher. Rosie was united in marriage to Walter Kopplin on May 13, 1977...

Mar 18, 2021

George W. Ray, 101, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Thursday morning, March 18, 2021, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana.

He was born October 11, 1919 in Geneva, Indiana to the late Leland Ray and the late Eithel (Laughrey) Ray. George was united in marriage to Doris Jones on June 25, 1950 at Pleasant Mills Methodist...

Mar 18, 2021

Kenneth N. Funk, 89, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Thursday morning, March 18, 2021 at his residence. He was born May 29, 1931 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Clark Funk and the late Emma (Dick) Funk. He was united in marriage to Erma L. Fortney on November 20, 1953 in Decatur, Indiana.

Kenny served in the...