Ricky Wayne Rhymer
Dec 6, 2025
Ricky W Rhymer, 50 years old, died Saturday December 6, 2025 unexpectedly at his rural Monroeville home. He was born February 9, 1975, the son of Rick L and Joyce (Kline) Rhymer. He was united in marriage to Katana (Galligher) Rhymer September 3 2011.
Ricky was a man of quiet faith, a devoted family man, and a grandpa with love beyond...
Rex A. Aschliman
Dec 6, 2025
Rex A. Aschliman, 80, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away Saturday morning, December 6, 2025, at Envive Healthcare in Berne, Indiana.
He was born on October 16, 1945, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Harry and Cordelia (Tonner) Aschliman.
Rex previously attended the First Mennonite Church in Berne, Indiana.
He was employed for various places throughout his lifetime.
Rex is survived by his sister, Kay...
Joan "Jo" Wyatt
Dec 5, 2025
Carol Joan “Jo” (Rupert) Wyatt, age 83, of Ossian, Indiana, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Heritage Pointe of Warren.
She was born on January 8, 1942, in Decatur, Indiana, the daughter of Glen A. “Pete” Rupert and Wilda P. (Riley) Rupert. Jo was united in marriage to Raymond D. Wyatt on November 24, 1976, in Fort Wayne, Indiana....
Otto A. Bradtmueller, Jr.
Dec 4, 2025
Otto A. Bradtmueller, Jr., age 87, of New Haven, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at his residence. He was born on June 25, 1938, in Hoagland, Indiana, the son of the late Otto A. Bradtmueller, Sr. and Louise (Hitzeman) Bradtmueller. On February 14, 1959, Otto was united in marriage to Janice Busse at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church...
Patricia L. "Pat" Copper
Dec 2, 2025
Patricia L. “Pat” Copper, age 92, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Adams Heritage in Monroeville, Indiana.
Pat was born on June 1, 1933, in Arcola, Indiana, the daughter of the late Edwin M. Bruick and Violet M. (McNeal) Bruick. She was united in marriage to Carl R. Copper on October 3, 1950, in Jeffersonville, Indiana;...
Richard Stanley Adams
Dec 2, 2025
It is with unbelievable sadness that we had to say goodbye to our beloved brother, Richard Stanley Adams. Age 75, of Carmel, Indiana. Rich was born to Ora and Esther Eileen (Teeple) Adams on June 1, 1950, in Decatur, Indiana. He left this world on December 2, 2025, after losing his tough battle with cancer. Rich graduated with a master’s...
Robert E. Hunt
Dec 2, 2025
Robert E. “Bob” Hunt, 66, of Berne, Indiana, passed away Tuesday morning, December 2, 2025, at his residence following a battle with cancer.
He was born on March 3, 1959, in Portland, Indiana, to the late Robert E. and Edna L. (Dailey) Hunt.
Bob attended the High Street Geneva Church in Geneva, Indiana.
He was retired and worked for several different businesses throughout...
Allan F. Hill
Nov 28, 2025
Allan F. Hill, 70, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away at his residence on Friday, November 28, 2025.
He was born on January 10, 1955, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Nicholas F. Hill and Beulah E. (Wilson) Hill. Allan was united in marriage to Carolsue Clouse on September 19, 1992.
He worked as a chauffeur for the Amish community for 14 years...
Luna Anne Kimpel
Nov 26, 2025
Luna Anne Kimpel, beloved daughter of Dravin and Mackenzie (Fry) Kimpel, of Auburn, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center.
Dravin is a maintenance tech in the automotive industry and Mackenzie is a speech therapist.
Luna is survived by her loving parents, Dravin and Mackenzie Kimpel of Auburn; maternal grandparents, John and Robyn Fry of Fort...
Gregory T. Witte
Nov 25, 2025
Gregory Thomas Witte, 50, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at his residence following an illness over the past three years.
Greg was born on September 20, 1975, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the son of Ned Thomas Witte, and Linda Sue (May) Pray.
Greg was united in marriage to Marilyn “Lynn” Abbott on May 23, 2015, and she...
Laurenna R. Rinehart
Nov 24, 2025
Laurenna R. Rinehart, 78, of Markle, Indiana, passed away on Monday morning, November 24, 2025, at Markle Health Care in Markle, Indiana.
Laurenna was born on August 17, 1947, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late Lester and Vilena (Herbst) Carey. She was united in marriage to Neil W. Rinehart on November 10, 1967, in Yoder, Indiana, and he preceded her...
Neil A. Scott
Nov 22, 2025
Neil A. Scott, Sr., 76, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Saturday morning, November 22, 2025, in rural Bluffton, Indiana.
He was born on December 6, 1948, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late DeLoss Scott and Joan (Horn) Sheldon. Neil was united in marriage to Lynda Fry on November 2, 1967, in Allen County, Indiana.
In his retirement, he enjoyed working...
Lisa L. Schwartz
Nov 16, 2025
Lisa L. Schwartz, age 1, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away Sunday morning, November 16, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson, Indiana.
She was born on September 26, 2024, in Decatur, Indiana, to Marcus A. and Elizabeth E. (Eicher) Schwartz.
Lisa was of the Old Order Amish.
She is survived by her parents, Marcus and Elizabeth Schwartz of Decatur, Indiana; her siblings, twins,...
Sharon L. Schlaudroff
Nov 11, 2025
Sharon Louise Schlaudroff, 83, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away on Tuesday morning, November 11, 2025, at her residence.
She was born on March 23, 1942, in Monroeville, Indiana to the late Wilbur and Irma (Salzbrenner) Grotrian.
Sharon was united in marriage to Jerry Wayne Schlaudroff on May 20, 1962 at St. John Lutheran Church, Flatrock.
A woman of deep faith, she was a...
Elsie R. Selking
Nov 10, 2025
Elsie R. Selking, 93, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away Monday evening, November 10, 2025, at Georgetowne Place in Fort Wayne.
She was born on March 22, 1932, in Van Wert, Ohio, to the late George J. and Edna M. (Dietrich) Hofmann. She was united in marriage to Albert “Al” Selking on October 18, 1950, in Van Wert County, Ohio, and...
Robert F. "Bob" Thomas, Jr.
Nov 10, 2025
Robert F. “Bob” Thomas, Jr., 83, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.
Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on September 6, 1942, to the late Robert Franklin Thomas, Sr. and Monabelle Margaret (Conn) Thomas, Bob honorably served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War from 1961 to...
Steven B. Smith
Nov 5, 2025
Steven B. Smith, 62, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
He was born on April 13, 1963 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Marvin R. Smith and Marilyn L. (Harris) Smith.
Steve was united in marriage to Suzanne C. Rorick on September 19, 1987.
He was a faithful member of St. Louis Catholic Church...
James D. Genth
Nov 5, 2025
James D. “Jim” Genth, 66, of Decatur, passed away early Wednesday morning, November 5, 2025, in Adams County, Indiana.
He was born March 30, 1959, in Bluffton, Indiana, to the late J. Johnny and Barbara “Joyce” (Kincaid) Genth.
Jim was employed by the Adams County Highway Department and had previously worked for Walchle Trucking in Decatur and Dean’s Foods. He was an...
Kevin J. Betts
Nov 1, 2025
Kevin J. Betts, 65, of Berne, Indiana, passed away Saturday morning, November 1, 2025, surrounded by family at his residence.
He was born on January 4, 1960, in Bluffton, Indiana, to the late Jay E. Betts and Nancy Jane (Foust) Betts.
Kevin was a 1978 graduate of Southern Wells High School. He was employed as a furniture upholsterer at Smith Brothers in...
Howard E. Baumgartner
Oct 30, 2025
Howard E. Baumgartner, age 101, passed away at Swiss Village on October 30, 2025. He was born on June 8, 1924, to Elmer W. Baumgartner and Bertha (Lehman) Baumgartner in Berne, Indiana. He married Phyllis J. Hartzler on August 17, 1947, and they were happily married for 76 years until she predeceased him in 2024.
Howard was an alumnus of Bluffton...
