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Edward L. Fox

Edward L. Fox

Jun 29, 2020

Edward L. Fox, 84, of Berne, Indiana passed away Monday morning, June 29, 2020, at Swiss Village in Berne.

He was born on October 9, 1935 in Adams County, Indiana to Herman and Martha (Habegger) Fox.  Ed was united in marriage to Joyce Elaine Lehman on April 20, 1957 at the First Mennonite Church in Berne and...

Denise J. Davis

Denise J. Davis

Jun 27, 2020

Denise June (Johnson) Davis, 59, of Decatur, Indiana went to her heavenly home on Saturday, June 27, 2020. She passed away peacefully at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana following an extended illness.

Denise was born on July 24, 1960 at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana to William (Bill) and Rose (Thatcher) Johnson. She was the...

Karly Renee Thompson

Karly Renee Thompson

Jun 27, 2020

Karly Renee Thompson, 28, of Berne, Indiana passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday June 27, 2020.

She was born on December 27, 1991, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the daughter of Richard Thompson and Lori Holocher McKinley, who both survive.

Karly was a frequent participant with the Agape program in Berne for many years....

Deborah Ann (Bauermeister) Bacon

Deborah Ann (Bauermeister) Bacon

Jun 27, 2020

Deborah Ann (Bauermeister) Bacon was born on January 4, 1962, the daughter of the late Robert W. and Jeanette K. (Hoffman)Bauermeister. She graduated from Norwell High School in 1980 and Lutheran School of Nursing in 1984.

Deborah also earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, and a Master’s Degree at...

Michael Allen Bailey

Michael Allen Bailey

Jun 25, 2020

In the words of Jan Bailey

Michael Allen Bailey was born April 22, 1956 in Dayton, OH to Thurman J. "Juge" Bailey & Stella Marie (Lambert) Bailey. At age 5, Mike & his parents moved to Washington Courthouse, OH. Mike made many lifelong friends as he grew up in Washington Courthouse - many that he had until...

Sandra L. (Hays) Myer

Sandra L. (Hays) Myer

Jun 24, 2020

Sandra L. “Sandie” (Hays) Myer, 72, of Leesburg, Indiana passed away Wednesday evening, June 24, 2020, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on October 3, 1947 in Lafayette, Indiana to Earl and Marian (Gregory) Hays. Sandie was united in marriage to Robert Lee Myer on August 31, 1968 in Lafayette,...

Ronald Lee Girod

Ronald Lee Girod

Jun 22, 2020

Ronald Lee “Ron” Girod, 70, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Monday evening, June 22, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on August 31, 1949 in Decatur, Indiana to Glen E. and Irene M. (Peck) Girod. Ronald was united in marriage to Susan L. Breiner on March 1, 1969 at Salem United Church...

Lester L. Painter

Lester L. Painter

Jun 21, 2020

Lester L. Painter, 84, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away on June 21, 2020 at his residence.

He was born on August 26, 1935 in Willshire, Ohio, the son of the late Oliver Painter and the late Jennie (Tinkham) Painter. Lester was united in marriage to Nancy J. Baumgartner on September 18, 1954 at the First Baptist Church...

William E. Moffett

William E. Moffett

Jun 20, 2020

William E. Moffett, 58, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on June 20, 2020 at Parkview Randallia in Fort Wayne following an extended illness.

He was born on October 24, 1961 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Richard Moffett and the late Colleen (Mossburg) Yoquelet. William was united in marriage to Cindy L. Cavanaugh on July 29,...

Malcom W. Lehman

Malcom W. Lehman

Jun 19, 2020

Malcom W. Lehman, 70, of Berne, Indiana passed away on June 19, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family following a complicated illness.

He was born on January 14, 1950 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Peter P. Lehman and the late Lydia (Garber) Lehman.

Malcom retired following 34 years of exemplary service with...

Kevin Joseph Emmanuel Mcdonald

Kevin Joseph Emmanuel Mcdonald

Jun 18, 2020

Kevin Joseph Emmanuel McDonald, 39, of Rockford, Ohio passed away early Thursday morning, June 18, 2020, as the result of a motor vehicle accident.

He was born on November 21, 1980 in Adrian, Michingan to the late Hoy Emmanuel McDonald and Cindy (Stuck) Marckel. He married Brandy Hunnicutt on June 18, 2003 and she survives.

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Betty J. Colwell

Betty J. Colwell

Jun 16, 2020

Betty J. Colwell, 79, of Berne, Indiana and a former longtime resident of Decatur passed away Tuesday evening, June 16, 2020 at Swiss Village.

She was born on September 7, 1940 in Barridge, Kentucky to Gilbert and Viola Mae (Jones) Williams. Betty married Everett Colwell on June 13, 1959 in Hazard, Kentucky and he preceded her in...

Carl M. Nussbaum

Carl M. Nussbaum

Jun 16, 2020

Carl M. Nussbaum, 90, formerly of Berne, Indiana went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at his residence in Fort Worth, Texas.

He was born at home February 8, 1930 in rural Monroe, Indiana to Samuel D. and Margaret D. (Mazelin) Nussbaum. He was married in Filer, Idaho to Justine H....

Ruth H. Pyle

Ruth H. Pyle

Jun 15, 2020

Ruth H. Pyle, 82, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on Monday evening, June 15, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on February 5, 1938, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Norman Schmidt and the late Ella (Temple) Schmidt. Ruth was united in marriage to Richard K. Pyle on February...

Ernest E. Wickey

Ernest E. Wickey

Jun 15, 2020

Ernest E. Wickey, 46, of Monroe, Indiana passed away early Monday morning, June 15, 2020, after being a patient at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana for a week, following an unknown cause.

He was born on September 11, 1973, to Reuben R. and Effie May (Brandenberger) Wickey. Ernest married the daughter of Samuel and Emma Christner,...

Mary A. Nilsen

Mary A. Nilsen

Jun 13, 2020

Mary A. Nilsen, 90, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, June 13, 2020.

She was born on November 23, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of the late William H. Alderson and the late Julia (Kamp) Alderson. Mary was united in marriage to Russell K. Nilsen on July 25, 1953 and he...

Lisa Howe-Lister

Lisa Howe-Lister

Jun 12, 2020

Lisa Howe-Lister, 61, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Friday, June 12, 2020, at her daughters residence after an extended illness.

Lisa was born on May 23, 1959 in Roseland, Illinois the daughter of Clifford Lumpkins and Wanda S. (Burnaine) Lumpkins.

Lisa was united in marriage to Timothy W. Lister on September 20, 2008 and he...

Eva I. Gerardot

Eva I. Gerardot

Jun 10, 2020

Eva I. Gerardot, 103, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away early Wednesday morning, June 10, 2020, at Grey Stone Health & Rehabilitation Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on September 22, 1916, in Oxford, Indiana to the late Henry F. Knefelkamp and the late Mary (Sote) Knefelkamp. Eva married Lawrence E. Gerardot on June 15, 1940,...

Robert L. Ellenberger

Robert L. Ellenberger

Jun 8, 2020

Robert L. “Bob” Ellenberger, 90, of Berne, Indiana passed away early Monday morning, June 8, 2020, at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana. Where he had been a patient for the past 11 months.

He was born on September 9, 1929, in Berne, Indiana to the late Arlie Ellenberger and the late Elva (Brewster) Ellenberger. Robert was united...

Roger Allen Macke

Roger Allen Macke

Jun 8, 2020

Roger Allen Macke, 86, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020, at his residence.

He was born on February 3, 1934, in Fort Wayne, Indiana the son of the late Herman C. “Pete” Macke and the late Marie (Bulmahn) Macke. Roger was united in marriage to Carolyn “Carrie” Jean Borchelt on December 27, 1955,...

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