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Joyce C. Aspy

Joyce C. Aspy

Jan 3, 2025

Joyce Carol Aspy, 90, of Hoagland, Indiana, entered into the arms of her Savior on January 3, 2025, at Cedarhurst Senior Living with her family by her side. 

Born on January 19th, 1934, she was the only child of Ervin and Leah (Richman) Braun. She grew up in Maples, Indiana and attended Hoagland High School where she met her husband, James...

Max E. Drake

Max E. Drake

Jan 3, 2025

Max E. Drake, 101, of Berne, Indiana passed away on Friday morning, January 3, 2025, at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana. 

He was born on December 19, 1923, in Adams County, Indiana to the late Louie C. and Orie H. (Richards) Drake. Max was united in marriage to Virginia Mae Heller on December 22, 1946, in Berne Indiana and she preceded...

Derryle L. Pharr

Derryle L. Pharr

Jan 2, 2025

Derryle L. Pharr, 83, of Berne, Indiana peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday morning, January 2, 2025, surrounded by his family at Swiss Village in Berne.

He was born on March 11, 1941, in Ringgold, Georgia to the late Howard L. and Rufine R. (Habegger) Pharr. Derryle was united in marriage to Neva VonGunten on July...

David L. Baker

David L. Baker

Dec 30, 2024

David L. Baker, 67, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away surrounded by his family Monday evening, December 30, 2024, at his residence.

He was born January 1, 1957, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Gilbert L. and Mary E. (Wagner) Baker.

David had a kind and gentle spirit that left a lasting impression on everyone he met. He cherished the company of...

Betty A. Grimm

Betty A. Grimm

Dec 26, 2024

Betty A. Grimm, 94, of Berne, Indiana passed away Thursday morning, December 26, 2024, at Swiss Village in Berne.

She was born on July 19, 1930, in Bluffton, Indiana to the late Glen W. and Clara Deane (Markley) Jamison. Betty was united in marriage to Raymond E. “Gene” Grimm on June 27, 1948, and Gene preceded her in death on April...

Ricky L. Copper

Ricky L. Copper

Dec 25, 2024

Ricky L. Copper, 69, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024 at his residence.

He was born on May 20, 1955 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Carl R. Copper and Patricia L. (Bruick) Copper. 

Rick was a lifetime member of the American Quarter Horse Association. He was a former member of Antioch Lutheran Church in Hoagland, Indiana.

He...

Donna Marlene Henn

Donna Marlene Henn

Dec 22, 2024

Donna Marlene Liles Henn, 92, of Berne, Indiana was called peacefully to her heavenly home on Sunday evening, December 22, 2024, at Swiss Village in Berne.

Donna was born on March 21, 1932, in Greenville, Ohio, to Charles Phister Liles and Sally Ann Young Liles. She grew up in Kentucky; Cherryvale, Kansas; Chillicothe, Ohio; and Dayton, Ohio. She graduated from Jefferson...

Vivian Vera Wade

Vivian Vera Wade

Dec 21, 2024

Vivian Vera Wade, 92, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Heritage Point in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on January 3, 1932 in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Reynold Busch and Mary (Barnes) Busch.

Vivian was united in marriage to Charles William “Bill” Wade on July 31, 1948 in Celina, Ohio. He preceded her...

Suzann Call

Suzann Call

Dec 21, 2024

Suzann Call, 80, of Willshire, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital. She was born on June 30, 1944, in Gary, Indiana, to the late Perry Werst and Lucille (Jackson) Werst.

Sue was united in marriage to the late Von Call on June 26, 1965, in Decatur, Indiana.

She was a devoted member of Praise Point Church in...

Melvin Ohler

Melvin Ohler

Dec 19, 2024

Melvin K. Ohler, 80, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Stillwater Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Mel was born on March 30, 1944 to the late Kenneth Ohler and Ruth (Holle) Ohler in Decatur, Indiana.

He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era.

Mel was a member of the St. Peter Lutheran Church,...

Elaine Ann Whetstone

Elaine Ann Whetstone

Dec 17, 2024

Elaine Ann Whetstone, 70, of Berne, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at AMG Specialty Hospital in Muncie, Indiana, following a brief illness. She was born on August 11, 1954, in Winchester, Indiana, to the late Harriett Lucille (Purvis) Morris. 

A devoted member of Faith Baptist Church in Berne, Elaine accepted Christ as her Savior on June 28, 1970,...

Luster W. “Les” Rich

Luster W. “Les” Rich

Dec 17, 2024

Luster W. “Les” Rich, 95, of Berne, Indiana passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Tuesday morning, December 17, 2024, at Swiss Village in Berne.

He was born on January 3, 1929, in Monroe, Indiana to the late William and Clarice (Fox) Rich. Les was united in marriage to Elaine Gilliom on October 30, 1948, at Cross Reformed Church in Berne,...

Samantha J. Franz

Samantha J. Franz

Dec 16, 2024

Samantha J. Franz, 34, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, at her residence, after an extended hard-fought battle with cancer.

She was born on July 2, 1990, in Decatur, Indiana to Lynn and Patricia (Heimann) Franz. 

Sami was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Decatur.

She graduated from Adams Central High School in 2009. Sami then graduated from Ivy Tech...

Judith Lee Garwood

Judith Lee Garwood

Dec 15, 2024

Judith Lee "Judy" Garwood, a longtime resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024, at the age of 83, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born on September 26, 1941, in Elwood, Indiana, to the late Edward & Charlotte (Burnes) Boggess. Judy has now gone to be with the Lord and her beloved husband,...

Harold L. Vanhorn

Harold L. Vanhorn

Dec 14, 2024

Harold L. Vanhorn, 87, of Decatur, Indiana passed away peacefully Saturday morning, December 14, 2024, at Stillwater Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on August 23, 1937, in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Delmer and Lovina (Schaadt) Vanhorn. Harold was united in marriage to Virginia A. Thatcher on September 5, 1959, at the United Brethren in Christ...

Elizabeth I. McCullough

Elizabeth I. McCullough

Dec 11, 2024

Elizabeth I. McCullough, 93, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at her residence. 

She was born on January 14, 1931, in Mercer County, Ohio to Don M. and Ethel C. (Wynn) Sheets. 

Elizabeth was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, where she was also a member of the Rosary Society.

Elizabeth was employed by General...

Janice A. Fuelling

Janice A. Fuelling

Dec 7, 2024

Janice A. Fuelling, 81, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Saturday morning, December 7, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on July 15, 1943 to the late Walter and Helen (Backus) Krueckeberg. 

Janice was united in marriage to Eugene Fuelling, son of the late Oscar and Alvina (Schroeder) Fuelling on September 24, 1966, at Zion Lutheran Church,...

Lee Roy DeLeon

Lee Roy DeLeon

Dec 6, 2024

 Lee Roy DeLeon, 40, of Decatur, Indiana passed away at his residence on Friday, December 6, 2024.

He was born on January 28, 1984, in San Antonio, Texas to Francisco and Victoria (Garses) DeLeon.

Lee Roy was employed in the kitchen as a line cook at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur until his health prohibited him from continuing.

Lee Roy was a kind, compassionate,...

Rex M. Moore

Rex M. Moore

Dec 6, 2024

Rex M. Moore, of Decatur, Indiana entered into the arms of Jesus, Friday, December 6, 2024 at Lutheran hospital surrounded by the love of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

He was born on January 13, 1942 at his home in Harlan, Indiana to the late Paul Martin Moore and Violet Maxine(Smith) Moore.

On August 29, 1964 Rex married the love of...

Barbara A. "Barbie" Liechty

Barbara A. "Barbie" Liechty

Dec 6, 2024

Barbara A. “Barbie” Liechty, 87, of Berne, Indiana passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, December 6, 2024, at Swiss Village in Berne.

She was born on March 28, 1937, in Berne, Indiana to the late Paul E. and Sarah Anna (Felber) Liechty.

Barbie was a member of the First Mennonite Church in Berne, Indiana.

She loved her family and spent countless hours playing games...

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