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...
Harriet Sue Burkhart
February 16, 2026
Harriet Sue Burkhart, 76, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Monday afternoon, February 16, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Harriet was born on August 2, 1949 in Decatur, Indiana to Louis Henry and Alice Lucille (Schaefer) Bercot.
She married Roger Burkhart on March 1, 1986 and he preceded her in death on April 17, 2013. On June 26,...
Lila Grace Bryan
February 16, 2026
Lila GRACE Bryan, 95, passed away on February 16, 2026. Grace was born to the late Elmer Emerson and Lillie Theresa (Thomas) Winans on February 18, 1930, in Adams County, Indiana. She joined 3 brothers, and was followed by 2 brothers.
Her childhood was spent on the Winans family farm near Pleasant Mills, where she shared many adventures with her brothers....
Coretta L. Sipe
February 14, 2026
Coretta L. Sipe, 93, of Berne, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2026, surrounded by her family at Swiss Village in Berne.
She was born on October 23, 1932, in Wallen, Indiana, to the late Norval and Lela (Lightle) Chamness. Coretta was united in marriage to Donald L. Sipe on December 31, 1953, in Berne, Indiana, and together they...
Janine K Scheumann
February 13, 2026
Janine K. Scheumann, 75, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away Friday evening at Adams-Woodcrest in Decatur, Indiana.She was born on May 10, 1950 to the late Donald Rebber and Hilda (Benzinger) Rebber in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Janine was united in marriage to Donald K. Scheumann on October 3, 1970 at Emanuel Lutheran Church, Soest.
Janine was a devoted member of St. John Lutheran...
Marietta E. Miller
February 13, 2026
Marietta E. Miller, age 4, of Willshire, Ohio, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, at her residence.
She was born May 6, 2021, in Willshire, Ohio, to Emanuel B. and Rosie L.M. (Girod) Miller.
Marietta was of the Old Order Amish.
She is survived by her parents, Emanuel B. and Rosie L.M. Miller of Willshire, Ohio; three brothers, Emanuel, Ruben, and Nathan,...
Lynn E. Rorick
February 12, 2026
Lynn E. Rorick, 76, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his family, following a brief illness.
He was born August 5, 1949 in Monroeville, Indiana to the late Richard Rorick and Marietta (Giant) Rorick. He lived most of his life in the same house in which he was born.
Lynn was united...
Kristine (Striker) Porter
February 12, 2026
Kristine (Striker) Porter, 94, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away surrounded by family following a brief illness on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
She was born June 29, 1931, in Geneva, Indiana, to the late Carl Mathias and Agnes Margaret (Schenk) Striker. On June 1, 1950, she married Victor Butler Porter, her husband of 71 years,...
Marjorie A. Wable
February 9, 2026
Marjorie A. Wable, 77, of Geneva, Indiana, passed away on Monday morning, February 9, 2026, at her residence.
Marjorie was born on July 13, 1948, in Decatur, Indiana, to the late Rollie O. and Vesta M. (Mattax) Wable.
She was a lifelong and faithful member of Nottingham Friends Church. Music played an important role throughout her life, and she was especially talented...
Karl W. Schroeder
February 7, 2026
Karl William Schroeder was called to his heavenly home on February 7, 2026. He was born August 4, 1937, to August and Mathilda Schroeder in rural Decatur, Indiana. He is survived by three children, James (Teresa) Schroeder, of Indianapolis; David (Linda) Schroeder, of Fort Wayne; Lori (Thomas Smith) of Richmond; and by 14 grandchildren: Ben (and Catie) Schroeder; Kate (and...
