Jun 13, 2019

Melvin E. McBarnes , 90, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Thursday evening, June 13, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born on March 28, 1929 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Wade H. McBarnes and the late Eva Caroline (Ehling) McBarnes. On September 27, 1952, he was united in marriage to...

Jun 12, 2019

Michael E. "Crazywolf" Thome Sr., 63, of Ossian, Indiana passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on December 28, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois to Ronald L. Thome and Winifred E. (Tiedema) Thome and she preceded him in death on August 7, 2010.

Mike...

Jun 11, 2019

Eugene “Gene” Pettibone, 92, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Tuesday morning, June 11, 2019, at Adams Woodcrest.

He was born on May 12, 1927 in Portland, Indiana to Lester Pettibone and Lorena (Myers) Pettibone. He was united in marriage to Betty Baker on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1967 in Rochester, Indiana and she preceded him in death...

Jun 11, 2019

George Woodrow Dynes, 99, a long-time resident of Geneva, entered his eternal rest on Tuesday, June, 11, 2019, at Swiss Village. George was born on September 29, 1919 to the late Birthel and late Katherine (Knuess) Dynes.

George graduated from Bryant High School in 1936. He served in the 5 th Air Force during World War II...

Jun 10, 2019

Kent V Sprunger, 89, lifelong resident and building contractor of Berne, passed away on June 10, 2019 at Swiss Village. He was born on February 23, 1930, to Ziggy (Wesley) and Florence (Grime) Sprunger, the youngest of six children. He married Lillian Joyce Baumgartner on April 4, 1955. She survives him at Swiss Village.

Kent loved his...

Jun 6, 2019

Kermit Lee Myers, 71, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.

He was born on July 24, 1947, in Fort Wayne, Indiana the son of the late Harold Myers, and May J. (Hill) Myers-Moore. He married Jean Marie Hardiek on November 22, 1989, and she preceded him in death on...

Jun 3, 2019

Virginia E. Hirschy, 81, of Willshire, Ohio passed away on Monday, June 3, 2019, at Mercy Health in Lima, Ohio.

She was born on August 9, 1937 in Adams County, Indiana to the late Thurman H. Wolfe and late Mildred M. (Shaffer) Wolfe. She was united in marriage to Walter L. Hirschy on August 11, 1956 in...

Jun 1, 2019

Eldon F. "Dick" Fuelling , 77 years old of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Woodcrest Nursing Home in Decatur.

He was born on January 27, 1942 in Adams County, the son of the late Carl C. Fuelling and the late Esther (Kukelhan) Fuelling.

Eldon was a lifelong member...

May 28, 2019

PLEASE NOTE THE VISITATION THAT WAS TO BE HELD AT ADAMS WOODCREST AUDITORIUM HAS BEEN CANCELLED. VISITATION AT THE FUNERAL HOME WILL STILL TAKE PLACE FROM 4-8 P.M FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2019.

Harold W. Scherry, 94, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Adams Woodcrest Assisted Living.

He was...

May 26, 2019

Ross L. Winans, 83, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on June 26, 1935 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Elmer E. and late Lilly T. (Thomas) Winans. He married Sharon K. Raber on June 30, 1956 and Sharon preceded him in death...

May 23, 2019

William “Bill” Bleeke, 70, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born on April 17, 1949 in Syracuse, Indiana the son of the late Justin “Jud” Bleeke and the late Elizabeth “Libby” (Causer) Bleeke. Bill was united in marriage to Debra Whitaker on...

May 22, 2019

Dale E. “Hippie” Martin, 59, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at his residence, his death was unexpected.

He was born on August 22, 1959 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Leo and Donna (Feasby) Martin.

Dale was a member of the St. Rose Catholic Church, Monroeville.

He was employed...

May 20, 2019

Carol A. Shroyer, 78, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Monday, May 20, 2019, at her residence after a battle with cancer.

She was born on January 28, 1941in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Carl V. Saaf and late Francis E. (Holmes) Saaf. Carol was united in marriage to Thomas A. Shroyer on September 23, 1961...

May 18, 2019

Bill L. Hey 89, of Willshire, Ohio, was received into the loving arms of his Savior at 4:05 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.

He was born on January 7, 1930 in Van Wert County, Ohio the son of the late Delmore M. Hey and the late Beatrice L. (Sims) Hey. He...

May 16, 2019

Danny J. Sheehan , 76, of Monroeville, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at his residence. His death was unexpected following an apparent cardiac arrest.

He was born on December 11, 1942 in Fort Wayne, Indiana the son of the late Harold J. Sheehan and the late Margaret (Gepfert) Sheehan. He was united in...

May 13, 2019

Larry R. Gibson, 76, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Monday, May 13, 2019, at Adams Memorial Hospital.

He was born on July 10, 1942 in Seymour, Indiana to the late Lyman Gibson and late Marjorie (Mullins) Gibson. He was united in marriage to Shirley (Taylor) Gibson on December 29, 1982 in Van Wert, Ohio.

Larry...

May 9, 2019

Ludmilla “Lucy” Gorb, 79, of New Haven, Indiana passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019, at Majestic Care in New Haven.

She was born on May 26, 1939 in Ukraine, Russia to the late Paul M. Gorb and late Julia C. (Lanko) Gorb.

Lucy was a 1957 graduate of Adams Central High School.

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May 8, 2019

Willow May Pederson the precious baby girl, of Micah and Amie (Parrish) Pederson was born into the arms of angels on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Although Willow never spent any time with us on earth she was very loved and touched many lives.

Willow is survived by her parents, Micah & Amie (Parrish) Pederson of Decatur; maternal...

May 7, 2019

Troy S. Affolder, 57, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Tuesday evening, May 7, 2019, at his residence.

Troy was born on November 20, 1961 in Adams County, Indiana to the late John Affolder & Susan (Stauffer) Hatch.

He worked at Strick Corp. in Monroe, Indiana for 20 years & was then employed by Castle Construction...

May 7, 2019

Walter F. Koester, 90, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away early Tuesday morning, May 7, 2019 at Brookdale Fort Wayne.

He was born on December 8, 1928 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to George W. & Louella M. (Thiele) Koester. Walter grew up on his family’s farm, learning at a young age to love the land and its animals....