Suanne E. Sprunger

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 Berne, Indiana.

Suanne was a lifelong member of the First Mennonite Church in Berne, Indiana.

She was a career mission worker and was sent to Hong Kong in 1981, serving there for 17 years. Suanne finished her career working for Global Disciples across 30 nations. She was instrumental in developing a small business training program for developing nations.

Suanne loved her two sons and daughter-in-law. She enjoyed flowers, antiques, and time spent traveling.

She is survived by her husband, Timothy W. Sprunger of Berne, Indiana; son, Andrew J. Sprunger of Hong Kong, China; son, Nathan J. (Roshni S. Verghese) Sprunger of Clearwater, Florida; father, Kenyon (Mary) Sprunger of Poneto, Indiana; brother, Brent Sprunger of Wichita, Kansas; brother, Eric Sprunger of Berne, Indiana; and brother-in-law, Tom (Kerrie) Sprunger of Monroe, Indiana.

Suanne was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Sprunger; father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Romaine (Lehman) Sprunger; and brother-in-law, Bob Sprunger, survived by wife, Linda.

A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 29, 2026, at the First Mennonite Church in Berne, Indiana, with Pastor Jeff Linthicum officiating.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the First Mennonite Church in Berne, Indiana, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Sunday.

Preferred memorials can be given to Global Disciples Emerging Areas.

Arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Homes, Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel of Berne, Indiana