Eileen M. Guenin
Jun 13, 2025
Eileen M. Guenin, 95, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025 at Cedarhurst Senior Living of Fort Wayne.
She was born on July 13, 1929 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Lloyd and Geraldine (Andrews) Youse.
Eileen was united in marriage to Frank Guenin on July 7, 2017 at Lifeway Wesleyan Church in Fort Wayne after having been...
Helen L. Witte-Marbach
Jun 12, 2025
Helen L. Witte-Marbach, 88, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 5:20 p.m. at her residence, under the compassionate care of Stillwater Hospice. She was born in Van Wert County, Ohio, on January 31, 1937, to the late Theodor and Victoria (Germann) Merkle.
Helen was united in marriage to Paul R. Witte on September 5, 1964, who...
Richard Lee Howe, Jr.
Jun 12, 2025
Richard Lee Howe, Jr., 58, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Thursday morning, June 12, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on February 23, 1967 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Richard Lee Howe, Sr. and Marcile M. (Converset) Howe.
Richard worked at Service Champs in Fort Wayne for 20 plus years as a production picker and forklift operator.
Richard was an avid bowler...
Robert L. Clem
Jun 7, 2025
Robert L. Clem, 62, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Saturday morning, June 7, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on April 29, 1963, in Lima, Ohio to the late James Robert and Eva Mae (Graham) Clem.
Robert was united in marriage to Becky Burgess on May 1, 2025, and she survives.
He attended The Bridge in Decatur, Indiana.
Robert enjoyed diamond painting, playing...
Barry W. Moore
Jun 5, 2025
Barry W. Moore, 73, of Geneva, Indiana, passed away at 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Swiss Village. He was born on July 25, 1951, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Dallas W. and J. Jonelle (Rosenbury) Moore.
Barry was united in marriage to Denise Lehman on May 31, 1980.
He was a dedicated member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Berne,...
Allan E. Rydell
Jun 4, 2025
Allan E. Rydell, 81, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Wednesday morning, June 4, 2025, at Adams Heritage in Monroeville.
He was born on March 11, 1944 in Champaign, Illinois to Charles F. and Margaret E. (DeWeese) Rydell. Allan was united in marriage to Barbara Jackson in 1966, and she preceded him in death in 2001. He married Janna Richardson on...
DeWayne "Butch" Lee Doctor
May 31, 2025
DeWayne Lee “Butch” Doctor, 82, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Saturday afternoon, May 31, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center.
He was born February 28, 1943 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Raymond and Hazel (Roemer) Doctor. He was united in marriage to Judith L. Selking on April 27, 1968 at St. John Lutheran Church, Bingen.
Butch served in the United States...
Opal June Baumert
May 29, 2025
Opal June Baumert, 92, of Hoagland, Indiana, passed away on Thursday afternoon, May 29, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
She was born on June 22, 1932, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late Henry and Mildred Ruth (Dennis) Pflueger. June was united in marriage to William E. Baumert on August 19, 1950, and he preceded her...
Gerri L. Ellis
May 24, 2025
Gerri L. Ellis, 64, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Saturday morning May 24, 2025, at Envive Healthcare in Berne, Indiana.
She was born on March 29, 1961, in Lima, Ohio to the late James R. and Eva M. (Graham) Clem.
Gerri was united in marriage to Ricky Ellis and he preceded her in death in 2012.
Gerri was a caretaker to her...
Dakota Donald Gebert
May 24, 2025
Dakota Donald Gebert, 26, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away Saturday afternoon, May 24, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He was born on July 8, 1998, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late Donald A. and Hope M. (Clevenger) Gebert.
Dakota was very gifted mechanically, he enjoyed working on vehicles. He also enjoyed working on computers and cellphones. In his...
Lon A. Hawkins
May 24, 2025
Lon A. Hawkins, 76, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away at 2:28 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
He was born on November 12, 1948, in Decatur, Indiana, to the late Forrest and Joan (Bowman) Hawkins. Lon was united in marriage to Nancy Detwiler on August 8, 1970, at Evangelical Lutheran Church in Duncansville, Pennsylvania.
Lon was...
Daniel Thomas Will
May 22, 2025
Daniel Thomas Will, 70, of Monroeville passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at his residence – his death was unexpected, but peaceful, in the comfort of his home.
He was born on May 18, 1955, in Piqua, Ohio to Donald P. and Doris J. (Egbert) Will. He was united in marriage to Beth Frederick on October 18, 1975, at St....
Rev. Roger Bixler
May 19, 2025
Rev. Roger Bixler, 94, of Berne, Indiana passed away early Monday morning, May 19, 2025, at Swiss Village.
He was born on August 1, 1930, in Berne, Indiana to the late George and Lucile (Kattmann) Bixler. On August 23, 1953, Roger was united in marriage to Emma Jane Nussbaum at the First MennoniteChurch in Berne, Indiana, and Emma preceded him in...
Chris E. Schwartz
May 18, 2025
Infant Chris E. Schwartz, 6 days old, passed away at 4:11 a.m. Sunday, May 18, 2025 at the home of his parents, Raymond G. and Emma C. Schwartz.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Lucinda E. Schwartz in 2013.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, May 19, 2025, at the Raymond G. Schwartz residence- 1575 W....
Paul Junior Mendez
May 17, 2025
Paul Junior Mendez, 73, passed away on May 17, 2025 following his battle with pancreatic cancer.
He was born to the late Paul G. Mendez and Dolores A. (Ayala) Mendez on July 2, 1951 in Decatur, Indiana.
Paul married his former wife, Brenda A. Mater in 1974, and they were together for 36 years. From this marriage came his only child, Alicia.
He...
Max E. Clem
May 16, 2025
Max E. Clem, 88, of Hoagland, IN, passed away peacefully Friday, May 16, 2025.
He was born August 9, 1936, to the late Frank and Mary (Van Buskirk) Clem. On July 31, 1971, Max married Dianne (Shoudel) Clem, the beginning of more than 53 happy years together.
A graduate of Monroeville High School and International Business College, he served in the U.S....
Vernon W. Hedington
May 15, 2025
Vernon W. Hedington, 78, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Thursday evening, May 15, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on March 10, 1947 in Decatur, Indiana to Carl and Dorothy (Hoffman) Hedington. Vernon was united in marriage to Helen E. Ruhl on November 14, 1970 in Hoagland, Indiana, and she preceded him in death on July 26, 2018.
Vernon was a...
Barbara A. Kohne
May 15, 2025
Barbara A. Kohne, 93, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur. Born on March 6, 1932, in Decatur to the late G. Jerome and Dorothy J. (Rabbitt) DeBolt, Barbara lived a vibrant life marked by her unwavering love for her family and her community.
On June 14, 1951, Barbara was united in marriage...
Thomas R. Hannie
May 13, 2025
Thomas R. Hannie, 70, of New Haven, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He was born on January 13, 1955 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Ralph R. and Fern S. (Stucky) Hannie.
Tom worked at Fort Wayne Carriage House as the chief accountant since the facility opened.
During his junior...
Sylvia I. Price
May 10, 2025
Sylvia I. Price, 65, of Berne, Indiana, passed away Saturday morning, May 10, 2025, at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
She was born on March 12, 1960, in Union City, Indiana, to the late Orville Courtney and the late Gloria (Duff) Courtney.
Sylvia was a loving mother and grandmother who stayed home to care for her grandchildren.
She loved doing crafts...
