Barbara M. "Barb" Shaffer
Oct 1, 2025
Barbara M. “Barb” Shaffer, 77, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday morning, October 1, 2025, surrounded by her family at her residence.
She was born on December 12, 1947, in Decatur, Indiana, to the late Jake and Lula (Wolfe) Shaffer.
Barb worked for over 20 years for General Electric in Decatur, Indiana. After General Electric closed, she then went to work...
Valentina Faye Lee
Sep 30, 2025
Valentina Faye Lee, infant daughter of James Allen-Kieth Lee and Juliana Coil, was stillborn on Tuesday, September 30 2025 at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana.
She is survived by her mother, Juliana Coil of Decatur, Indiana; father, James Allen-Kieth Lee of Decatur, Indiana; maternal grandmother, Jessica (Cory) Dow of Decatur, Indiana; maternal grandfather, Trent (Carrie) Coil of Decatur, Indiana; paternal...
Billy Joseph Ellis
Sep 29, 2025
Billy Joseph Ellis, 61, of Berne, Indiana, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on December 31, 1963, in Celina, Ohio, to the late Donald F. and Lillie (Wessels) Ellis.
He worked at Peyton Northern in Bluffton, Indiana, for 20 years.
Billy enjoyed watching football and baseball. In his free time, he enjoyed taking his dog, Rocky,...
Ernest G. Feasel
Sep 26, 2025
Ernest G. Feasel, 78, of Franklin, Indiana, passed away Friday morning, September 26, 2025, at Vita of New Whiteland in Whiteland, Indiana.
He was born on January 21, 1947, in Decatur, Indiana, to the late Charles G. and Betty L. (Foughty) Feasel. Ernest was united in marriage to Karla L. Meyer on November 19, 1965, in Decatur, Indiana.
Ernest honorably served his...
William C. "Bill" Brunton
Sep 25, 2025
William C. “Bill” Brunton, 81, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Thursday afternoon, September 25, 2025, in Fort Wayne.
He was born on May 8, 1944 in Lafayette, Indiana to Howard L. and Pauline P. (Pendleton) Brunton. Bill was united in marriage to Emily Clute on September 23, 1967, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lafayette, Indiana.
Bill proudly served in the...
DeWayne K. Heckley
Sep 21, 2025
DeWayne K. Heckley, 84, of Woodburn, Indiana, passed away Sunday morning, September 21, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He was born on April 9, 1941 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late John V. and Alice Mae (Shoop) Heckley.
DeWayne was united in marriage to Sandra (Hahn) Heckley and she survives.
DeWayne was an active member of Christ...
Vernon K. Abbott
Sep 20, 2025
Vernon K. Abbott, 89, of Carthage, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on June 11, 1936, at home in Pleasant Mills, Indiana to the late Clark C. and Lola L. (Gerber) Abbott. Vernon was united in marriage to Betty A. Knavel on September 7, 1956, at the Nazarene Church in Decatur, Indiana.
He retired from...
Rebecca L. Genth
Sep 20, 2025
Rebecca L. “Becky” Genth, 62, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away Saturday evening, September 20, 2025, at Indiana University Health Hospital in Indianapolis.
She was born on October 17, 1962, in Freeport, Illinois, to John Bunnell and the late Judith (Granger) Hudson. On February 22, 1992, Becky was united in marriage to Johnnie Kevin Genth at Decatur Church of God.
A 1981 graduate...
Deanna C. Strait
Sep 20, 2025
Deanna C. Strait, 58, of Bluffton, Indiana, passed away Saturday evening, September 20, 2025, at her mother’s home in Decatur.
She was born on February 13, 1967, to the late Gilbert H. and Peggy L. (Ulman) Brown in Weaverville, California.
Deanna previously worked for Ceruti’s Catering in Fort Wayne, Indiana, until her health prevented her from working.
She had a love for all...
Michael D. Hoffman
Sep 20, 2025
Mike Hoffman Devoted Husband, Beloved Father, Proud Grandfather is at peace with Our Lord. He died September 20, 2025, at Golden Years Nursing Home in Fort Wayne.
Mike was born on April 15, 1950 in Decatur, IN the son of Harold C. Hoffman and Myrtle M. (Schrock) Hoffman. Following his mother’s death in 1965 Harold married Mary A. (Lee) Sheets in...
David E. Hakes
Sep 17, 2025
David E. Hakes, 53, of New Haven, Indiana, passed away Wednesday afternoon, September 17, 2025, in New Haven surrounded by his family.
He was born on March 22, 1972 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Paul and Virginia (Taylor) Hakes.
Dave was united in marriage to Cindy Stier on October 19, 2002 in Fort Wayne and she survives.
Dave was a partner in...
Timothy Allen Voirol
Sep 16, 2025
Timothy Allen Voirol, 76, of Fort Wayne and formerly of Spencerville, Indiana, passed away Tuesday evening, September 16, 2025, at Bethlehem Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation in Fort Wayne.
He was born on November 1, 1948, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late Arthur E. and A. Maxine (Emenhiser) Voirol.
Tim honorably served his country during the Vietnam Conflict in the United States...
Viola Margot Avila Romero
Sep 16, 2025
Viola Margot Avila Romero, 89, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at her residence.
She was born on October 7, 1935, in Crystal City, Texas to the late Luis and Maria (Rodriguez) Avila. Viola was united in marriage to Alejo Romero on August 26, 1951, in Crystal City, Texas and he preceded her in death.
She was a...
Helen B. Cook
Sep 15, 2025
Helen Bea Cook, 87, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away peacefully Monday evening, September 15, 2025, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana.
She was born on May 5, 1938, to the late Gordon and Edna (Bollinger) Burkhart in Blue Creek Township in Adams County, Indiana. Helen lived a full life, sharing her love of Jesus everywhere she went. She was known...
Terri Ann Berry
Sep 14, 2025
Terri Ann Berry, 65, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away peacefully in her home at 10:02 a.m. on Sunday, September 14, 2025.
Born in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, on December 9, 1959, she was a cherished daughter to Donald and Judith (Mullica) Bengel, who survive her. Terri was a proud graduate of the Snider High School Class of 1977. On August 7, 1982,...
Ruth Marie Wilder
Sep 13, 2025
Ruth Marie Wilder, 90, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
She was born on November 17, 1934, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Howard A. and Edith Marie(Amstutz) Fillman.
Ruth was united in marriage to Edward E. Wilder on November 26, 1959 at St. Vincent Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and...
Elizabeth L. "Betty" O'Shaughnessey
Sep 11, 2025
Elizabeth L. “Betty” O’Shaughnessey, 95, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away Thursday morning, September 11, 2025, at Adams Heritage in Monroeville.
She was born on November 21, 1929, in New Bavaria, Ohio, to the late Raymond A. and Cora E. (Thome) Peck. On September 17, 1949, Betty was united in marriage to Kenneth O’Shaughnessey in New Bavaria, Ohio. He preceded her in...
Carolyn M. Wilder
Sep 11, 2025
Carolyn M. Wilder, 83, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away early Thursday morning, September 11, 2025, at her daughter’s residence.
She was born on October 12, 1941, in Adams County, Indiana, the daughter of the late Edward J. Schultz and Esther C. (Geimer) Schultz Braun.
Carolyn was a member of The Bridge Community Church in Decatur. She was employed at Dolco Packaging Corporation...
Helen I. Webster
Sep 7, 2025
Helen I. Webster, 89, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away on Sunday evening, September 7, 2025, at Adams Heritage in Monroeville.
She was born on August 15, 1936, in Waterloo, DeKalb County, Indiana, to the late Chester and Irene (Duesler) Shultz. Helen was a 1954 graduate of Waterloo High School.
On January 1, 1955, she was united in marriage to James E. Gordon...
John Eric Vining
Sep 6, 2025
John Eric Vining, 70, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at his residence in Ohio City, Ohio after battling leukemia since June 2022.
He was born on March 6, 1955 in Willshire, Ohio to the late Eugene Franklin Vining and Rosella Louise (Dull) Vining.
On August 12, 1978, John was united in marriage to Teresa Nave in Huntington, Indiana.
He was a...
