Mar 18, 2021

Jean Marie Kirchhofer’s life began on a cold day March 25, 1927. She was born to Albert and Marjorie (Harris) Kirchhofer. She passed away at Swiss Village on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at age 93 one week shy of her 94 th birthday.

Jean began her career as a cashier and later worked exclusively as a cashier...

Mar 15, 2021

Larry D. Myers, 84, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Monday morning, March 15, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on May 22, 1936, in Bluecreek Twp. Adams County, Indiana to the late Frank Myers and the late Minnie E. (Foreman) Myers. Larry was united in marriage to Darlene K....

Mar 13, 2021

Lisa A. Bobzien, 60, of Decatur, Indiana passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Saturday evening, March 13, 2021.

She was born on November 3, 1960in Janesville, Wisconsin to Robert Wayne Martin and Myrna Kay (Dell) Martin.  On February 16, 1986, she was united in marriage to Michael H. Bobzien.

Lisa was a homemaker. She...

Mar 11, 2021

Donna J. Reynolds, 94, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away early Thursday morning, March 11, 2021, at Saint Anne Communities in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on February 17, 1927, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Darwin Myers and Muriel (Bowen) Myers. Donna was united in marriage to Howard Reynolds on September 11, 1948, at St. Mark’s...

Mar 8, 2021

George J. Geyer, 87, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Monday, March 8, 2021, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana.

He was born on April 18, 1933, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Eli Geyer and the late Lydia (Steffen) Geyer. George married Barbara A. Hurst on September 5, 1953 and she preceded him in death on...

Mar 8, 2021

Lyndi Rae (Miller) Hershberger, 42, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Monday evening, March 8, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

She was born February 7, 1979 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Rae and Shelia (Knight) Miller.  On August 13, 2004, she married Thomas J. Hershberger.

Lyndi was a high school graduate from...

Mar 6, 2021

Dorothy Heckman, 94, was welcomed into Christ’s presence while surrounded by all of her children on Saturday, March 6, 2021.

She was born on December 6, 1926, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Theodore Ewell and the late Clara (Macke) Ewell. She was united in marriage to Gerhard “Gary” Heckman on September 9, 1945 at St. Paul...

Mar 4, 2021

Trilby Lou Furtner, 95, long time Berne resident, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021.

She was born on April 27, 1925, to Lillian and Howard Walker at the family farm in Nebraska. After serving in the WAV’s during WWII she met Joseph Furtner in Hollywood. They were married on July 10, 1948, and started their married...

Mar 4, 2021

Donald G. Wietfeldt, 78, of Monroe, Indiana passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on July 19, 1942, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Oscar Wietfeldt and the late Elizabeth (Patterson) Wietfeldt. Don was united in marriage to Linda D. Hale on December 31, 1985, in Van...

Mar 2, 2021

Roy Eugene Ehrsam, 78, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at his residence.

He was born on February 5, 1943 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Hubert Ehrssam and the late Mary Rosita (Gulick) Ehrsam. On March 9, 1968, Roy married Beverly A. Null and she preceded him in death on October 27, 2016....

Mar 1, 2021

Howard J. Flueckiger, 98, of Berne, Indiana passed away early Monday morning March 1, 2021, at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana.

He was born on January 23, 1923, in Berne Indiana to the late Elmer Flueckiger and the late Ida (Kauffman) Flueckiger. Howard was united in marriage to Bernice Nussbaum on June 23, 1946, and she preceded...

Feb 23, 2021

Terry W. McAllister, 57, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on February 23, 2021 at Health First – Cape Canaveral Hospital, Coco Beach, Florida.

He was born on April 21, 1963 in Marquette, Michigan, the son of the late Robert Hart and Fern (Hunter) Hart-Riemke. Terry was united in marriage to Linda Cottrell on February 8, 1997 in...

Feb 20, 2021

Roy D. Cotner, 72, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021, at his residence following a short battle of cancer.

He was born on July 15, 1948 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Donald Cotner and the late Eleanor (Thompson) Cotner. Roy was united in marriage to Sherry (Hey) Cotner on July 14,...

Feb 19, 2021

Leland “Yogi” Billington, 60, of Rockford, Ohio passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at Lima Memorial Hospital.

He was born on October 3, 1960 in Decatur, Indiana to the late William Billington            and the later Ilva (Sprunger) Billington.

Leland served in the Indiana National Guard.

Leland was formally employed at Fleetwood for many...

Feb 18, 2021

Donald D. Graber, 85 of Berne, Indiana passed away Thursday evening February 18, 2021 at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana.

Don was born on January 12, 1936 to Henry P. and Adella (Habegger) Graber at their home farm in Monroe Township.  He was united in marriage to Nancy Eicher on March 25, 1972 at the First Mennonite...

Feb 16, 2021

Duane “Brownie” Braun, 68, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at Adams Memorial Hospital Emergency Room after being stricken earlier by an apparent heart attack.

He was born on January 21, 1953 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Martin Braun and the late Bertha (Graft) Braun.

Duane was a member of St....

Feb 16, 2021

Jerry D. Knittle, 75, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Tuesday evening, February 16, 2021, at his residence.

He was born on April 3, 1945 in Decatur, Indiana to Dale Ernest Knittle and Mildred Lucile Miller.  On June 5, 1971, Jerry married Sharon E. Hower in Decatur, Indiana.

Jerry served his country in the United States...

Feb 15, 2021

Edwin E. Coil, 89, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Monday evening, February 15, 2021, at Adams Woodcrest.

He was born October 28, 1931 in Willshire, Ohio to Foster and Gertrude (Stetler) Coil.  On April 22, 1951, he married Ruth E. Ehrsam at Pleasant Mills Methodist Church.

Ed served his country in the United States Army...

Feb 11, 2021

Theodore “Ted” P. Blomenberg, 76, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne.  He was recovering from a recent heart procedure but ultimately passed away due to complications from a fall.

Ted was born on July 28, 1944 in Columbus, Indiana, the first of eight children born to the late...

Feb 11, 2021

Anna Jane (Habegger) Fennig was born on June 21, 1931 to David and Barbara (Amstutz) Habegger in Monroe Township, Adams County, IN.  She had a wonderful upbringing in the Berne area and was active in the First Mennonite Church and in any musical opportunity that came her way. She graduated from Berne-French High School and attended Fort Wayne Bible...