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Sandra L. (Fisher) Mcbride Hein

Sandra L. (Fisher) Mcbride Hein

Mar 8, 2019

Sandra L. (Fisher) McBride Hein, 83, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Friday morning, March 8, 2019 at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.

She was born on February 18, 1936 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late William Fisher and the late Marjorie (Repine) Fisher. Sandra’s first husband was Floyd McBride and they had five children together. She then...

Marvin E. Conrad

Marvin E. Conrad

Mar 7, 2019

On Thursday, March 7, 2019, Marvin E. Conrad, of rural Decatur, met the Lord after serving him on earth for 98 years. Marvin passed away on the family farm that he and his late wife, Laurina (Thieme) Conrad, operated since 1949. He was born on December 7, 1920, on the Conrad family home place, less than a half-mile away...

Vernon R. Stemen

Vernon R. Stemen

Mar 6, 2019

Vernon R. Stemen, 75, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Wednesday morning, March 6, 2019 at Adams Woodcrest.

Vern was born on August 31, 1943 in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Therlo Stemen and late Laurabelle (Gambrel) Stemen. He was united in marriage to Linda Veit on July 24, 1971 at St. John Lutheran Church, Flatrock in...

Lisle G. Knittle

Lisle G. Knittle

Mar 4, 2019

Lisle G. Knittle, 83, passed away Monday evening, March 4, 2019 at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.

Lisle was born in the farmhouse he grew up in to Gregg R. & Dortha (Brittsan) Knittle. He worked hard growing up on a farm. As a boy he got in on the tail end of using horses to help with...

Rebecca "Becky" J. Beer

Rebecca "Becky" J. Beer

Mar 1, 2019

"We little knew that day, God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, the day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide. And although we cannot see you, you are always at our...

Richard L. Ridenour "Yogg"

Richard L. Ridenour "Yogg"

Mar 1, 2019

Richard L. Ridenour “Yogg”, 68, of Portland, Indiana passed away on March 1, 2019 at his residence.

He was born on August 7, 1950 in Willshire, Ohio the son of the late Paul R. Ridenour and the late Edna M. (Meyers) Ridenour. Richard was united in marriage to Jayne Suman on December 5, 1970 in...

Dennis G. Dellinger

Dennis G. Dellinger

Feb 28, 2019

Dennis G. Dellinger , 70, of Jackson, Michigan formerly of Decatur, passed away on February 28, 2019 at his residence following a battle with cancer.

He was born on October 31, 1948 in Decatur, Indiana the son of the late Max E. Dellinger and the late Eileen (Hoblet) Dellinger. Dennis was united in marriage to...

Janette R. Painter

Janette R. Painter

Feb 27, 2019

Janette R. Painter, 90, a former longtime resident of Willshire, Ohio passed away Wedesday evening, February 27, 2019 at Colonial Nursing Center in Rockford.

She was born on April 11, 1928 in Allen County, Ohio to the late Harvey F. Crites and late Elizabeth E. (Haverstick) Crites. She married Charles L. Painter on November 27, 1947 in...

Samuel S. Wickey

Samuel S. Wickey

Feb 26, 2019

Samuel S. Wickey , 1, of Berne, Indiana passed away at Adams Memorial Hospital on February 26, 2019, his death was unexpected.

Samuel was born on January 29, 2018 in Adams County, Indiana to David I. and Susan D. E. (Schwartz) Wickey, both survive.

Other survivors include his brother, Daniel S. Wickey at...

Rosemary K. Wiederkehr

Rosemary K. Wiederkehr

Feb 25, 2019

Rosemary K. (Sprunger) Wiederkehr, 91, of Berne, Indiana passed away Monday afternoon, February 25, 2019 at Swiss Village.

She was born on November 24, 1927 in Adams County, Indiana to Homer and Della (Sprunger) Hanni. On October 25, 1952, Rosemary married Raymond H. Sprunger at the First Mennonite Church in Berne and he preceded her in death...

Jean M. Neuenschwander

Jean M. Neuenschwander

Feb 24, 2019

Jean M. Neuenschwander, 94, of Berne, Indiana passed away Sunday evening, February 24, 2019 at Swiss Village.

She was born on January 18, 1925 in Berne, Indiana to the late Edwin Nussbaum and late Ora (Baumgartner) Nussbaum. Jean was united in marriage to Vernon R. Neuenschwander on June 23, 1946, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Jean was...

Cole Andrew Dull

Cole Andrew Dull

Feb 23, 2019

Cole Andrew Dull, the precious baby boy, of Drew and Julie (Everett) Dull was born into the arms of angels on Saturday, February 23, 2019. Although Cole never spent any time with us on earth he was very loved and touched many lives.

Cole’s family attends First Missionary Church in Berne. His father, Drew is...

Olive G. Darrah

Olive G. Darrah

Feb 22, 2019

Olive “Grace” Darrah, 83, of Geneva, Indiana passed away early Friday morning, February 22, 2019 at Dunkirk-Millers Merry Manor.

Grace was born on December 27, 1935 at home – on Rock Fork Road in Morehead, Kentucky to the late James Lowell Thompson and late Rena Jane (Roberts) Thompson. She spent many years with her partner Rex Jay...

Ralph W. Hamrick

Ralph W. Hamrick

Feb 22, 2019

Ralph W. Hamrick, 92, of Decatur passed away early Friday, February 22, 2019 at Adams Woodcrest.

He was born on November 1, 1926 in Adams County, Indiana to Jesse R. & Iola (Cordell) Hamrick. Ralph had been married to Kathryn L. Baxter and Frances L. Dull, both preceded him in death.

He served his country...

Gary "Pete" Lynn Peterson

Gary "Pete" Lynn Peterson

Feb 21, 2019

Gary “Pete” Peterson , 66, of Rome City, Indiana, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019 at his residence following extended health problems. His death was unexpected.

Pete was born on May 2, 1952 in Fort Wayne, Indiana the son of the late Cal M. Peterson and the late Magdelene (Hilgeman) Peterson.

Pete was...

Cari Welker

Cari Welker

Feb 20, 2019

Cari Ann Welker , 49, of Decatur passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019 unexpectedly at her residence.

She was born on August 2, 1969 in Fort Wayne, Indiana the daughter of Billy Ray Tinnel and the late Rita Kay (Bowen) Jaurigue.

Cari was a 1988 graduate of Bellmont High School. She also attended...

Paul C. Wilferling

Paul C. Wilferling

Feb 19, 2019

Paul C. Wilferling, 67, of Berne, Indiana passed away Tuesday morning, February 19, 2019 at Coventry Meadows in Fort Wayne.

Paul was born on May 25, 1951 in Cook County, Illinois to the late Carl Wilferling and the late Dahlia (Sonntag) Wilferling. He was previously married to Kimberly Nelson.

He was a previous Eagle member....

Rachelle Diane Mertz

Rachelle Diane Mertz

Feb 19, 2019

Rachelle Diane Mertz, 27, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away early Tuesday morning, February 19, 2019 at Visiting Nurse – Golden Years.

Rachelle was born on January 29, 1992 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to James (Jim) Mertz and Pat (Harter) Mertz.

She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Soest.

Rachelle was a...

Jeanette K. Bauermeister

Jeanette K. Bauermeister

Feb 19, 2019

Jeanette Katherine Bauermeister, 78, of Ossian, passed into the living arms of Jesus on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.

Jeanette was born on August 6, 1940, the eldest daughter of the late Harold and late Vera Hoffman. She graduated from Hoagland High School in 1958.

On October 25, 1958, Jeanette married Robert Wayne Bauermeister at St....

Edwin Junior Krueckeberg

Edwin Junior Krueckeberg

Feb 18, 2019

Edwin Junior Krueckeberg, 85, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Monday evening, February 18, 2019 at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home.

Ed was born on September 14, 1933 in Adams County, Indiana the late Edwin Krueckeberg and the late Marie (Selking) Krueckeberg. He was united in marriage to Mary Jane Ellerbrock on October 9, 1976 in Adams County,...

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