Delores Hoffman

Delores Hoffman, 96, of New Haven, Indiana, was called home to her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on December 20, 1929 to Wilbur and Loretta (Melcher) Scheumann at home in Hoagland, Indiana, and fortunate to be part of a fun-loving family of Lutherans - many family memories were made that were cherished and talked about for many years.

Delores was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church in New Haven. She graduated from Hoagland High School with the Class of 1948. She was employed as a waitress at Three Kings in Hoagland for 35 years, creating lifelong friends. Following her retirement from waitressing, Delores worked at “A Party Apart,” as the head of the laundry department, sewing many linens that enhanced so many events and weddings for customers in Fort Wayne.

Delores enjoyed creating and sewing gifts for the grandchildren. She created beautiful baptismal gowns from wedding dresses of family and friends. She liked to tend to her flowers and watch the humming birds that visited her gardens.

Survivors include her son, Lynn Hoffman of Fort Wayne, Indiana; daughter, Cheryl (Jim) Brockmann of New Haven, Indiana; daughter, Deborah (DeWayne) Gallmeyer of Decatur, Indiana; son, Dean (Barbara) Hoffman of Hoagland, Indiana; daughter, Rebecca (Jay) Springer of Munroe Falls, Ohio; sister, Melba (Phil) Layton of North Aurora, Illinois; fifteen grandchildren; thirty-two great-grandchildren and thirty-one great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her grandchildren, Chad, Peggy, and Colton; and brother, Kenneth (Pat) Scheumann.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 17, 2026 at Emanuel Lutheran Church, New Haven, Indiana with Pastor David Stecker officiating. Burial will follow in IOOF Cemetery, New Haven, Indiana.

Family and friends will be received from 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, 2026 at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur and one hour prior to services on Monday at the church.

Preferred memorials may be given to Worship Anew or Donor’s Choice.