David A. Castleman
Oct 25, 2025
David A. Castleman, age 79, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Cedar Creek Nursing Home in Fort Wayne.
He was born on March 4, 1946, in Allen County, Indiana, to the late Ervin D. “Boob” Castleman and Eileen M. (Oberley) Castleman.
Dave was honorably discharged from the United States Army following his tour of duty during...
Phyllis J. Paul
Oct 22, 2025
Phyllis J. Paul, age 90, of Geneva, Indiana, passed away peacefully at 9:52 a.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Swiss Village in Berne.
Phyllis was born in Adams County, Indiana, on December 28, 1934, the daughter of the late Henry and Edna (Daily) Schaadt. Raised on her parents’ farm, she learned the value of hard work and deep commitment, a...
Jason D. Clevenger
Oct 21, 2025
Jason D. Clevenger, 50, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, October 21, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He was born on May 20, 1975, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late Daniel Clevenger and Kathy R. (Thomas) Clevenger.
Jason was a 1993 graduate of Heritage High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from...
Mary L. Snider-McCormack
Oct 18, 2025
Mary L. Snider-McCormack, 91, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away into the presence of her Lord and Savior Saturday evening, October 18, 2025, at Stillwater Hospice Home.
She was born on June 5, 1934, in Monroeville, Indiana, and was the youngest daughter of the late Chester and Clara Lehman. Mary was united in marriage to Robert E. Snider on June 21,...
Michael S. O'Dell
Oct 17, 2025
Michael S. O’Dell, 69, of Berne, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Friday afternoon, October 17, 2025, at Adams Memorial Hospital.
He was born on January 10, 1956, in Elkhart, Indiana, to the late Jack L. and Jacqueline J. (Gleason) O’Dell. Michael was united in marriage to Debra Harter on December 13, 1975, in Berne, Indiana.
He attended the First Mennonite Church in...
Virgil R. Couch
Oct 14, 2025
Virgil R. Couch, age 87, of Geneva, Indiana, passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 14, 2025, at Envive of Berne in Berne, Indiana.
He was born on January 5, 1938, in Hillsboro, Ohio, to the late Grant and Vivian (Elliott) Couch. Virgil was united in marriage to Cheryl Bailey on October 21, 1989, at Bryant Wesleyan Church in Bryant, Indiana.
Virgil honorably served in...
Mary Pat Heller
Oct 10, 2025
Mary Heller,72, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on October 10, 2025 at Summit City Nursing Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on October 12, 1952 in Decatur, Indiana to Robert H. Heller and Mary V. (Cowans) Heller who preceded her death.
Mary Pat was born and raised at the Zion United Church of Christ in Decatur. She was the...
Phyllis M. Van Horn
Oct 9, 2025
Phyllis M. Van Horn, 79, of Monroeville passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
She was born on December 28, 1945, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to the late Adrian and Lucille (Voirol) Roussey. Phyllis was united in marriage to Dennis Van Horn on September 10, 1966, at St. Louis Catholic Church, Besancon...
Miriam I. Sprunger
Oct 9, 2025
Miriam I. Sprunger, 96, of Berne, Indiana, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Swiss Village in Berne. She was born in Berne on December 4, 1928, to the late Emil and Matilda (Hirschy) Sprunger.
Miriam graduated from Geneva High School, followed by Fort Wayne Bible College and Indiana University. Her passion for teaching led her to...
Betty Jo Emerick
Oct 9, 2025
Betty Jo Emerick, 90, of Hoagland, Indiana, passed away on Thursday morning, October 9, 2025, at Ossian Health Care in Ossian, Indiana.
She was born on February 25, 1935, in Santa Rosa, Texas, to the late Joe Allen and Della (McLamore) Westbrook. Betty was united in marriage to Donald Emerick on August 25, 1956, at West Creighton Christian Church, and he...
Jack L. Aurand
Oct 6, 2025
Jack L. Aurand, 86, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Parkview Randallia Hospital, in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He was born on November 16, 1938, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Elbert and Elizabeth (Peterson) Aurand.
He was employed as a truck driver at BT Truck Lines and retired in 2002. He previously worked at Phelps Dodge Corporation...
Karen S. Secaur
Oct 6, 2025
Karen S. Secaur, 76, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana.
She was born on September 4, 1949, in Van Wert, Ohio to the late James A. and Lillian L. (Lindermoot) Heckert. Karen was united in marriage to Danny Drake on December 29, 1973, and he preceded her in death on...
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...
