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Carter Allen Minden

Carter Allen Minden

Aug 12, 2017

Carter Allen Minden was stillborn on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur. His death was unexpected and followed a healthy pregnancy.

He is survived by his parents, Ryan & Lori (Caston) Minden of...

Gresham A. Bearss

Gresham A. Bearss

Aug 5, 2017

Gresham A. Bearss August 16, 1937 - August 5, 2017

Gresham A. "Bud" Bearss, 79, of Berne unexpectedly went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 5, 2017. He married Ruby Rhodes on August 17, 1958. Bud was born on August 16, 1937 to George and Merceda Boyd Bearss in Mexico, IN. A graduate...

Margaret E. Ray

Margaret E. Ray

Aug 3, 2017

Margaret E. (Taylor) Ray , 83 years old of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

She was born on Sunday, August 6, 1933 in Paulding County, Ohio the...

Richard A. Wagner

Richard A. Wagner

Aug 2, 2017

Richard A. Wagner , 84 years old of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at his daughter’s residence following a brief illness.

He was born on Saturday, February 4, 1933 in Altoona, Pennsylvania the...

Howard M. Luginbill

Howard M. Luginbill

Aug 1, 2017

Howard M. Luginbill April 20, 1922 - August 1, 2017

Dr. Howard M. Luginbill, age 95, followed his beloved wife, Gyneth, into the peace and blessings of Paradise on Tuesday morning, passing away at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana. Married on a 10-day pass from the Army in 1945, Howard and his high school sweetheart Gyneth were happily married...

Gloria J. Lehman

Gloria J. Lehman

Jul 30, 2017

Gloria J. Lehman October 18, 1935 - July 30, 2017

Gloria J. Reinhard Lehman, 81, Berne passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at Swiss Village. She was born to Ulrich and Maryann Liechty Reinhard in Adams County. She married Ted Lehman on November 8, 1953. Gloria graduated from Berne High School and was a faithful member of...

Troy Landon Brown

Troy Landon Brown

Jul 28, 2017

Troy Landon Brown , 37 years old of Monroe, IN, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017 in his residence following an extended illness.

He was born on Friday, April 11, 1980 in Uniondale, the son of Tommy Brown and Vicki (Archbold) Brown.  He was married to Theresa Schaadt on June 20, 2001 in Niagara...

Joshua Alan Kelsey

Joshua Alan Kelsey

Jul 27, 2017

Joshua Alan Kelsey , 24 years old of Willshire, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2017 Van Wert County Hospital Emergency Room after being stricken at home.

He was born on Monday, July 12, 1993 in Tell City, Indiana.

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Eileen May Miller

Eileen May Miller

Jul 20, 2017

Eileen May Miller , 84 years old of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Adams Woodcrest.

She was born on Thursday, April 6, 1933 in Adams County, Indiana the daughter of the late...

David G. Schieferstein

David G. Schieferstein

Jul 16, 2017

David G. Schieferstein , 74 years old of Berne, IN and a former long time resident of Monmouth, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Chalet Village in Berne.

He was  born on Sunday, April 18, 1943 in Decatur, Indiana the son of the late John H. Schieferstein and the late Esther M. (DeBolt)...

Cristain P Mata

Cristain P Mata

Jul 15, 2017

Cristain P. Mata , 19 years old of Decatur, IN, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2017.

He was born on Monday, June 29, 1998 in Decatur the son of Ruben Mata and Jessica Caperton.  He was engaged to be married to Shelby Coop.

He was employed at Sullivan RV Sales in Decatur....

Pauline I. Strickler

Pauline I. Strickler

Jul 15, 2017

Pauline I. Strickler , 90 years old of Middle Point, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Vancrest of Delphos.

She was born on Thursday, October 28, 1926 in Huntington, Indiana the daughter of the...

Melvin G. Augsburger

Melvin G. Augsburger

Jul 14, 2017

Melvin G. Augsburger January 2, 1944 - July 14, 2017

Melvin G. Augsburger, 73, Berne, passed away Friday, July 14, 2017 at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care, Ft. Wayne. He was born to Gorman and Ruby Nelson Augsburger on January 2, 1944 in Adams County, IN. He married Rita Neuenschwander on December 14, 1963. Melvin was a member of...

E. Leroy Martin

E. Leroy Martin

Jul 11, 2017

LeRoy Martin , 79 years old of Decatur, Ind., passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at his residence following an extended illness.

He was born on Friday, February 4, 1938 in Decatur, Ind. the son of the late Ervin O. Martin and the late Mary Ellen (Lovellette)...

Beverly A Grandlinard

Beverly A Grandlinard

Jul 8, 2017

Beverly A Grandlinard May 20, 1928 - July 8, 2017

Beverly A Grandlinard, 89, Berne, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Swiss Village. She was born to Olin and Dorthea Kauffman Krehbiel on May 20, 1928 in Porterville, California. She married Glen Grandlinard on April 30, 1955. Beverly was a member of the First Mennonite Church where...

Eldora Thieme

Eldora Thieme

Jul 7, 2017

Eldora Thieme , 94 years old of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017 at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.

She was born on Sunday, January 7, 1923 in Adams County, Indiana the daughter of the...

Donald E. Gehres

Donald E. Gehres

Jun 28, 2017

Donald E. Gehres , 73 years old of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017at his residence following a brief illness.

He was born on Saturday, February 19, 1944 in Columbus, Ohio the son of...

Randy A. Bertsch

Randy A. Bertsch

Jun 27, 2017

Randy A. Bertsch , 56 years old of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

He was born on Sunday, June 4, 1961 in Decatur, Indiana the son of...

Paul Allen Sanders

Paul Allen Sanders

Jun 24, 2017

Paul Allen Sanders January 18, 1947 - June 24, 2017

Paul A. Sanders, "Beach Ball", 70, Ft. Wayne, passed away at home on July 24, 2017. He was born to Meredith and Genevieve Imel Sanders on January 18, 1947 in Portland, IN. He married Jacqueline Cline on June 27, 1970. Paul attended Garfield Elementary and graduated from Portland High...

Irene R. Agler

Irene R. Agler

Jun 21, 2017

Irene R. Agler January 30, 1922 - June 21, 2017

Irene R. Agler, 95, Evansville, IN., former Berne resident, passed away in Bluffton, IN. on June 21, 2017. She was born to Grady and Nina Swartz Light on January 30, 1922. She was married to Albert Agler on November 26, 1941. Irene graduated from Decatur H.S. in 1940. She...

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