Marcus M. Schwartz
April 1, 2026
Marcus M. Schwartz, son of Merlin M. & Michelle R. (Schwartz) Schwartz, passed away late Wednesday evening, April 1, 2026, at Dupont Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
His parents are members of the Old Order Amish.
In addition to his mother & father, he is survived by his maternal grandparents, Walter & Rosemary Schwartz of Berne, Indiana; paternal grandparents, Mark & Elizabeth...
Debra Kaye Bultemeier
March 28, 2026
Debra Kaye Bultemeier, 71, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana.
She was born on February 11, 1955 in Adams County, Indiana to the late Francis and Vera (Krick) Jamison.
Deb was united in marriage to Brian Bultemeier on November 23, 1999 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Deb was a waitress at the West...
Frank W. Guenin
March 27, 2026
Frank W. Guenin, 97, of Monroeville, died Thursday, March 27th at home. He was born March 4th, 1929 to Claston (Bud) and Lucy Guenin and was a lifetime resident of Allen Country.
Frank retired from Rea Magnet Wire after 44 years. He coached little league and pony league in Hoagland for years. He was farmer and a member of Hoagland UMC....
James E. Patterson
March 23, 2026
James E. Patterson, 74, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Monday afternoon, March 23, 2026, at Assurance Health in Anderson, Indiana.
He was born on May 27, 1951 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Otis Patterson, Jr. and Margaret (Angus) Patterson and was united in marriage to Jean Ball on November 13, 1971 at Monroeville United Methodist Church.
He was a fifty-year member of...
Marilyn L. Thompson
March 23, 2026
Marilyn L. Thompson, 84, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on Monday afternoon, March 23, 2026, at her residence.
She was born on March 8, 1942 in Decatur, Indiana to Walter M. & Mildred Marie (Harmon) Garwood. She was united in marriage on December 17, 1960 to Ronald K. “Runt” Brown and he preceded her in death. She then was married...
Johanna Hoffacker
March 22, 2026
Johanna (Knox) Hoffacker, 88, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, March 22, 2026, at Lutheran Villages – Inverness.
She was born on December 3, 1937, the third daughter of the late John Newton and Grace Elizabeth (Fry) Knox, and was a lifelong resident of Allen County. Johanna met the love of her life, Von Hoffacker, at ITT Federal...
Barbara Darlene Black
March 18, 2026
Barbara Darlene Black, 80, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
She was born on June 21, 1945 in St. Louis County, Missouri to the late Olan Johnston and Ina (Palmer) Ortt.
She was united in marriage to Terry Black on September 24, 1970 at St. Mary of the Assumption...
D. Lee Wheeler
March 17, 2026
D. Lee Wheeler, 71, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday morning, March 17, 2026, at his residence.
Lee was born on April 3, 1954, in Decatur, Indiana, to the late Joseph H. Wheeler and Lois Catherine (McLaughlin) Wheeler. He was united in marriage to Laura Edwards on September 4, 1976, in Decatur, Indiana.
Lee was a 1972 graduate of South Adams...
Ludella Bultemeier
March 15, 2026
Ludella Bultemeier, 95, of New Haven, Indiana passed away Sunday morning, March 15, 2026 at her residence in New Haven, Indiana.
She was born on April 27, 1930 in Decatur, Indiana. She was the daughter of Charles Bultemeier and Clara (Buuck) Bultemeier. She married Verlin Bultemeier on July 2, 1950 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Preble and he preceded her in...
Mary Ann Bebout
March 10, 2026
Mary Ann Bebout, 88, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Adams Memorial Hospital.
She was born on May 20, 1937 in Andrews, South Carolina to the late Harlan H. and Sallie O. (Caulder) Jones.
Mary Ann was united in marriage to Jack D. Bebout on February 20, 1955, in Adams County.
Mary Ann was a member of the...
Mary S. Thompson
March 9, 2026
Mary S. Thompson, 84, of Decatur, Indiana passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur, Indiana.
She was born on October 7, 1941, in Flatwood, Tennessee to the late John and Tennie (Ganbrell) Caperton.
Mary worked at production factories including Dolco Packaging in Decatur. She finished her career at UTA in Berne where she...
John J. Bradley
March 8, 2026
John J. Bradley, 81, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, March 8, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was surrounded by his loving family at the time of his passing.
John spent many years as an over-the-road truck driver, a career he took great pride in. In his free time, he enjoyed sports, gambling, and a good cup...
Virginia Ruth Foreman
March 7, 2026
Virginia Ruth Foreman, 95, of Ossian, Indiana, peacefully passed away Saturday evening, March 7, 2026, at her residence.
She was born on November 21, 1930, in Berne, Indiana, to the late John and Effie Jane (Teeter) Morningstar. Ruth married Claude Edward Foreman on April 8, 1950, at the Decatur Church of God in Decatur, Indiana.
Ruth was a member of the First...
Christian Tobias Shelton
March 4, 2026
Christian Tobias Shelton, cherished son of Nathan Shelton and Kendra (Reimer) Shelton, was born sleeping on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. His mom Kendra is an RN at Holy Family Birth Center in Fort Wayne while dad Nathan is currently enrolled as a student at the Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne.
He is also survived by sisters,...
Suanne E. Sprunger
March 3, 2026
Suanne E. Sprunger, 67, of Berne, Indiana, peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday morning, March 3, 2026, at her residence following a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born on April 4, 1958, in Decatur, Indiana, to Kenyon L. and Elizabeth S. “Betty” (Hayden) Sprunger. Suanne married Timothy W. Sprunger on October 15, 1977, in...
Keith L. Scherer
March 2, 2026
Keith L. Scherer, 77, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center.
Keith was born on May 18, 1948, to the late Robert and LaVon (Bauermeister) Scherer. On August 15, 1982, he was united in marriage to Suzi Braun in Michigan.
Keith was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church. He was a dedicated employee...
Harold E. Yoquelet
February 28, 2026
Harold E. Yoquelet, 83, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Stillwater Hospice Home.
He was born on October 29, 1942, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Gerald D. “Red” Yoquelet and Betty E. (Rothgeb) Yoquelet.
Harold was a member of St. John Lutheran Church-Bingen in Decatur, Indiana and the Sons of the American Legion Post #43...
Lillie N. Bleeke
February 25, 2026
Lillie N. Bleeke, 93, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Wednesday evening, February 25, 2026, at Adams Memorial Hospital.
She was born on February 22, 1933 in Georgetown, Texas to John Miller & Hilda (Bielss) Miller. Lillie was united in marriage to Norbert L. Bleeke on February 1, 1953 in Walburg, Texas.
She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Decatur, Indiana....
Ronald Alphonse Sorg
February 25, 2026
Ronald A. “Ron” Sorg, 87, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away late Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at his residence.
Ron was born on December 25, 1938 in Hoagland, Indiana to Alphonse and Virginia (Minnich) Sorg. He was united in marriage to Carole A. Scare on February 17, 1962 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Yoder, Indiana.
He was a lifelong member of St....
Paul E. Cagnet
February 17, 2026
Paul E. Cagnet, 75, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He was born on March 2, 1950, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late John B. and Ruth Ellen (Snyder) Cagnet.
He honorably served his country in the National Guard Reserves.
Paul was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church in...
