Monica R. (Lomont) (Giant) Knecht
November 2, 2026
With both sorrow in our loss and profound gratitude for the many years we had together, the family of Monica Ruth Knecht announces her passing at the age of 101, on November 2, 2026, All Souls’ Day. While her death marks the end of a happy and loving life with us, her family finds comfort in witnessing the faith that...
Derinda M. Wittgenfeld
October 29, 2026
Derinda M. Wittgenfeld, 70, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Adams Memorial Hospital.
Derinda was born on June 5, 1956, in Greeneville, Tennessee, to Dawson and Alyne (Parton) Cutshaw.
She married Rick Wittgenfeld on July 28, 2001, and he survives.
Derinda generously volunteered many hours at the Clothes Closet in Decatur, where she enjoyed helping others and giving...
Marilyn Catherine Muselman
October 27, 2026
Marilyn Catherine (Smith) Muselman, age 96, passed away peacefully on the evening of October 27, 2026, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of faith, family, service, and encouragement.
Born on October 18, 1930, to Leslie B. and Catherine (Anderson) Smith, Marilyn grew up in Berne, Indiana, where her father was one of the founders of Smith Brothers of Berne. Her life was...
Robert "Bob" Reinhard
October 27, 2026
Robert (Bob) Reinhard, 89, passed away on October 27, 2026, at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana.
He was born on February 14, 1937, to the late Ulrich and Maryann (Liechty) Reinhard in Berne, Indiana. Bob was united in marriage to Betty (Steury) Reinhard on March 22, 1959, and she survives.
After graduating from Berne French High School in 1955, Bob worked at...
Kurt Lester Frank
October 26, 2026
Kurt Lester Frank, age 64, of Geneva, Indiana, passed away at his residence on Monday, October 26, 2026.
Kurt was born on April 19, 1962, in Decatur, Indiana, to Lester and Ada Marie (Sprunger) Frank, both of whom preceded him in death. He graduated from South Adams High School in 1980 and began working at Moser Motor Sales in 1983, where...
Vera Lena Zurcher
October 26, 2026
Vera Lena Zurcher, 95, went to her heavenly home Monday, October 26, 2026. She was born June 28, 1931, on a farm two miles north of Berne, Indiana, to the late Rufus and Rachel Inniger. She was the second of four children.
Vera attended and graduated from Monroe High School in 1949. She played clarinet in the band and was a...
Marjorie E. Schlemmer
October 26, 2026
Marjorie E. Schlemmer, age 86, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Envive in Berne, Indiana.
Marge was born on July 25, 1940, in Decatur, Indiana, to the late Cloyce R. and Helen F. (Blazer) Wolfe.
She was a 1958 graduate of Decatur High School and retired from K-Mart in Decatur after more than 23 years of dedicated service.
Marge was a...
Charlotte B. McCowan
October 25, 2026
Charlotte B. McCowan, 77, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Sunday afternoon, October 25, 2026, at Golden Years Homestead in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
She was born on June 11, 1949 in Van Wert, Ohio to Ernest and Alice Donne (Presgrave) Klinker.
Charlotte was a 1967 graduate of Woodlan High School. She dedicated 16 years to Holsum Bakery, working in payroll and personnel....
Elmyra L. Wolfe
October 25, 2026
Elmyra L. Wolfe, 80, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at her residence.
She was born on April 13, 1946 in Berne, Indiana to the late Karl and Ella (Gerber) Scare.
Elmyra attended Decatur Church of God and was a member of the Eagles Lodge in Decatur. She was employed at Dolco Packaging for 16 years, and...
Nancy E. Brokaw
October 24, 2026
Nancy E. Brokaw, 67, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Bluffton Regional Medical Center.
She was born on January 19, 1959 in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Jim Hoverman and Janet (DeBolt) Hoverman.
Nancy was united in marriage to Norman Brokaw on June 9, 1984, and he preceded her in death on March 9, 2025.
She was...
Barbara Lou Anderson
October 22, 2026
Barbara Lou Anderson, 79, of The Villages, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 22, 2026 in Florida. She was born on September 11, 1947 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Everett Eugene and Helen Arlene (Hiscocks) Rydell.
Barb was united in marriage to John Anderson on October 5, 2013 in Florida. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in...
Amy Theresa McLemore
October 19, 2026
Amy Theresa McLemore, 54, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away on Monday afternoon, October 19, 2026, at her residence.
She was born on October 1, 1972 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Larry and Beth (Waterhouse) Dawson. On May 17, 1996 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, she was united in marriage to Denver McLemore.
Amy devoted over 30 years as a leader in Allen County...
Roberta K. "Toots" Barrand
October 19, 2026
Roberta K. “Toots” Barrand, age 73, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Roberta was born on April 14, 1953, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Robert B. Hart Sr. and Carolyn (Smith) Hart. She was united in marriage to Perry Barrand on July 13, 2006.
Roberta worked at Thunderbird Products/Formula...
Connie S. Lane
October 17, 2026
Connie S. Lane, 81, of Berne, Indiana, passed away Saturday afternoon, October 17, 2026, at her residence.
She was born on July 7, 1945, in Berne, Indiana, to the late Hobart Brown “Brownie” and Nellie May (Bailey) Woodruff. Connie was united in marriage to Charles Edward Lane on September 30, 1993, and he preceded her in death on January 29, 2022.
Connie...
Joan Tietz
October 12, 2026
Joan Marie Tietz, age 73, of Decatur, Indiana, went to be with her Lord on Monday, October 12, 2026, at Adams Woodcrest.
Joan was born on February 22, 1953, in Oakland, Nebraska, to Bert A. and LaVanda L. (Wiese) Petersen. She was baptized into the faith on March 15th, 1953 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bancroft, NE. She was united...
Mary Julia Grzelak
October 10, 2026
Mary Julia Grzelak (Eichenberger) passed away at the age of 107 on October 10, 2026 at Swiss Village, Berne, Indiana.
She led a long and eventful life. She had seven children, Susan, John, Tom, Rosemary, Jerry, Jim, and Julie, thirteen grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, and eight great-great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her daughters Julie and Rosemary, husbands Ornell Stauffer and Henry...
Emma J. Lambright
October 7, 2026
Emma J. Lambright, 81, of Berne, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
She was born on November 21, 1944, in Berne, Indiana, to the late Jacob D. and Elizabeth S. (Wengerd) Wickey. Emma married Alvin A. Lambright on September 30, 1965, and they celebrated 55 years together before he preceded her...
Sally J. Schwartz
October 7, 2026
Sally J. Schwartz, 92, of Berne, Indiana, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday afternoon, October 7, 2026, surrounded by her family at Swiss Village.
She was born on April 25, 1934, in Rantoul, Illinois, to the late Ralph Ross Sr. and Glenna (Bradley) Ross. Sally married Lester W. Schwartz on April 25, 1953, and he preceded...
Robert L. Butcher
October 5, 2026
Robert L. Butcher, 60, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away Monday, October 5, 2026, at his residence.
He was born September 16, 1966, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Robert H. Butcher and Barbara J. (Hoffman) Butcher.
Robert was a loving, generous, and fun-loving man who had a way of making those around him feel welcome and cared for. He was employed at Perma-Column...
Philip Leon Morgan
October 4, 2026
On Sunday evening, October 4, 2026, Philip L. Morgan peacefully completed his earthly journey at home, surrounded by his wife, Marjorie D. Morgan, and the family he loved so dearly. Philip’s life was one marked by faith, family, friendship, and gratitude for the simple blessings God placed before him. He was a loving husband, proud father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, a...
