Apr 5, 2020

James Frederick “Fritz” Sprunger Sr., 71, of Bishopville, South Carolina passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 5, 2020, at his residence.

He was born on March 24, 1949 in Decatur, Indiana to James E. and Ruth E. (Montgomery) Sprunger. He was united in marriage to Barbara “Bobby” Boylin on August 14, 2010 in South Carolina and she...

Apr 4, 2020

Gordon R. Cook, 86, of Berne, Indiana passed away Saturday morning, April 4, 2020, at his residence.

He was born on May 20, 1933 in Almont, Michigan to Morris and Helen (Behnke) Cook. He married Bonnie (Affolder) Milholland in 1994 and she preceded him in death on December 2, 2004.

Gordon graduated from Almont High...

Apr 2, 2020

Dean E. Boltz, 90, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020.

He was born on March 21, 1930, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Wilbur K. Boltz Sr. and the late Nina L. (Ruble) Boltz. Dean was united in marriage to Patricia S. Sauer on October 29, 1950, at the Wayne Street...

Apr 1, 2020

Marilyn J. Meyer, 67, of Willshire, Ohio passed away Wednesday morning, April 1, 2020, at the Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford, Ohio.

She was born November 12, 1952 in Decatur, Indiana to Lowell Alvin “Bub” & Frances L. (Huston) Thatcher. Her parents preceded her in death.

She married Stephen “Gep” Meyer on March 16,...

Mar 29, 2020

Marvene A. DeWert, 83, of Convoy, Ohio passed away Sunday morning, March 29, 2020 at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio. Her death was unexpected and had followed a period of failing health.

She was born on February 24, 1937 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Wilfred J. “Fritz” and Mable Rose (Hart) Smith. She married Arthur DeWert...

Mar 29, 2020

Phyllis J. Dunham, 88, of Berne, Indiana passed away Sunday morning, March 29, 2020, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur.

She was born on March 9, 1932 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Clarence and Evelyn (Walty) Rosell.

She married Rodney Dunham on August 10, 1952 and he preceded her in death on December 17, 2018.

Mar 29, 2020

Debra K. Shaffer, 63, and a lifelong resident of Decatur, Indiana passed away Sunday morning, March 29, 2020 at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.

She was born on October 23, 1956 in Decatur, Indiana to Jake and Lula (Wolfe) Shaffer.

Debra was a self-employed beautician and caregiver to the Shaffer family. She...

Mar 27, 2020

The family of Gary Heckman will host a memorial service Sunday, October 18 th at 2:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior at Zion Friedheim Lutheran Church. Gary went to his heavenly home on March 27 at the age of 94. Please join us for this celebration of his life!

For everyone’s health and safety, masks will...

Mar 23, 2020

Susan Gayle Rhymer, 67, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Monday morning, March 23, 2020, at her residence following an unexpected medical event. Her death was unexpected.

She was born on September 18, 1952 in Decatur, Indiana to Delbert and Delphina (Lovins) Rhymer.

Susan was a former member of the Ossian Church of the Nazarene.

Mar 21, 2020

Janet Ruth Davis of Wren, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020, at 10:50 p.m. at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana. She was born to Joseph G.E. Pence and Thelma V. (Davis) Hutchins on April 17, 1935.

Janet was united in marriage to Larry "Moe" Davis on October 9, 1955, in Decatur, Indiana, and together they raised...

Mar 18, 2020

Josef N. Kahlert, 86, of rural Berne, Indiana passed away March 18, 2020.

He was born on December 8, 1933 in Jauer Kreis Ohlau Schlesien, Germany. He was the son of the late Bernhard Alois and Anna (Brier) Kahlert. He married Ann Horner in April of 1959.

He retired in 1991 from Navistar International after...

Mar 18, 2020

Edith R. Augsburger, 98, of Berne, Indiana was welcomed to her eternal heavenly home on Wednesday evening, March 18, 2020, at Swiss Village in Berne.

She was born on April 28, 1921, in Adams County, Indiana to the late Joseph Habegger and the late Mary (Nussbaum) Habegger. She was united in marriage to Paul J. Augsburger on...

Mar 17, 2020

Dewey L. Gillespie Jr., 44, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at his residence following a 3 year battle with cancer.

He was born on July 18, 1975, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Dewey L. Gillespie Sr. and Susan (Morgan) Gillespie. Dewey was united in marriage to Rebecca Eyanson on June 17,...

Mar 17, 2020

Sylvia Fay Allen, 69, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 17, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on December 28, 1950 in Decatur, Indiana to Wilbert E. and Lucile E. (Steele) Stoppenhagen. She married Jerry G. Allen on August 25, 1979 in Canon City, Colorado.

Sylvia...

Mar 15, 2020

Sylvia L. Smitley, 74, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on March 15, 2020 at her residence.

She was born on September 3, 1945 in Decatur, Indiana the daughter of the late Walter J. Buettner and the late Zelma J. (Jackson) Buettner. Sylvia was united in marriage to Terry L. Smitley on October 15, 1972 at Peace Lutheran...

Mar 13, 2020

Ervin L. Ross, 87, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away at his residence unexpectedly on March 13, 2020.

He was born on June 20, 1932 in Wren, Ohio the son of the late Clark E. Ross and the late Mable (Shook) Ross. He was united in marriage to Barbara Irwin on August 27, 1950 at the Church of...

Mar 6, 2020

Floine Ruth Dynes, 98, of Geneva, Indiana passed away early Friday morning, March 6, 2020, at Swiss Village in Berne.

She was born on October 29, 1921 in Adams County, Indiana to Joel and Cora (Winteregg) Neuenschwander. Floine was united in marriage to George Dynes on December 30, 1950, in Adams County, Indiana and he preceded her...

Mar 4, 2020

Kenneth L. Baker, 76, of Bluffton, Indiana passed away Wednesday morning, March 4, 2020, at Bluffton Regional Medical Center.

He was born August 15, 1943 in Lebanon, Indiana to Leroy Paul and Mava Gene (Wallace) Baker, who preceded him in death. He married Betty S. Fraze on February 18, 1966 in Noblesville, Indiana.

Kenneth served...

Mar 4, 2020

Kimm Y. Adams, 61, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Wednesday morning, March 4, 2020, at her residence.

She was born on May 30, 1958 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to John Helblig and the late Patty (Dick) Stanley.

Kimm married Steven L. Adams on April 27, 1987 in Florida.

She attended the Bridge Community...

Mar 4, 2020

Steven D. Elzey, 64, of Tampa, Florida passed away Wednesday morning, March 4, 2020, at his residence.

He was born on September 25, 1955 in Decatur, Indiana to Richard L. Elzey and Maxine L. (Cook) Brewster.

Steve loved horses and started riding as a jockey at the age of 13 and later became an agent...