Sharon Sue "Susie" Darras
June 12, 2026
Our loving wife, mother, grandma, and great grandma, Sharon Sue “Susie” Darras, 85, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Susie battled through multiple health issues over the past several years, but she approached each one head-on with a strong spirit and positive attitude.
Susie was born on March 24, 1941, in Allen County, Indiana, to...
Dennis G. Pannabecker
June 10, 2026
Dennis G. Pannabecker, 90, of Berne, Indiana, entered his Heavenly home Wednesday evening, June 10, 2026, surrounded by his family at Swiss Village in Berne.
Dennis was born on February 25, 1936, in Grand Ledge, Michigan to the late Karl and Susie (Rogers) Pannabecker. He was united in marriage to Eva Tuckey on July 26, 1958, in Port Huron, Michigan. They...
Daniel Wayne Scott
June 8, 2026
Daniel Wayne Scott, 50, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on August 6, 1975, in Bellefountaine, Ohio, to the late Sonny Ray Scott and Connie (Cowen) Brukelmeyer.
Daniel loved his cat, Kitty. He enjoyed playing video games with family.
Survivors include his life partner, Tina Sloan of Decatur, Indiana; step-mother, Lily Scott; brother,...
Laura E. Schwartz
June 6, 2026
Laura E. Schwartz, 16, of rural Decatur, Indiana, passed away as a result of a motor vehicle accident Saturday morning, June 6, 2026, in rural Monroe, Indiana.
She was born on March 19, 2010, in Geneva, Indiana, to Walter A.L. and Elma A. Schwartz.
Laura was a member of the Old Order Amish.
She is survived by her parents, Walter A.L. and Elma...
Sue E. Schieferstein
June 2, 2026
Sue E. Schieferstein, 55, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away Tuesday evening, June 2, 2026 at Canterbury Nursing Center in Fort Wayne following a brief illness.
She was born on September 7, 1970 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Richard H. and Donna J. (Minster) Schieferstein.
Sue was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Bingen. She enjoyed singing in the choir and...
Dianne V. Axt
May 27, 2026
Dianne V. Axt, 66, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Wednesday afternoon, May 27, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her family after battling cancer for five years.
Dianne was born on September 20, 1959 in Champaign - Urbana, Illinois to Dwayne and Sherrill (Gunder) Dimit. Dianne was united in marriage to Roger Axt on December 20, 1987 at Bethlehem Lutheran...
Ruth E. Kunkel
May 26, 2026
Ruth E. (Fuelling) Kunkel, 99 of Decatur, Indiana passed away at Adams Heritage in Monroeville, Indiana Tuesday evening, May 26, 2026.
Ruth was born on January 2, 1927 in Adams County, Indiana to Fred E. and Elsie M. (Franz) Fuelling. She was married to Robert R. Reber in1945; he preceded her in death. Ruth was then united in marriage to Fred...
Willis J. "Bill" Smith
May 26, 2026
Willis J. “Bill” Smith, 92, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Tuesday morning, May 26, 2026, at his residence.
Bill was born on December 31, 1933 in Philadelphia, Mississippi to Jim and Grady (Hall) Smith. He was united in marriage to Anna Marie Schlemmer on December 10, 1961 in Roanoke, Indiana.
He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Bingen in...
Mary E. Bowen
May 25, 2026
Mary E. Bowen, 86, of Van Wert, Ohio passed away Monday afternoon, May 25, 2026, at her residence.
Mary was born on August 20, 1939 in Mercer County, Ohio to Frederick A. & Evelyn I. (Habegger) Myers. On September 18, 1960, Mary was united in marriage to Roderick K. “Rod” Bowen at Union Evangelical United Brethren Church in Adams County, Indiana.
Mary...
Marilyn Grace Roop
May 23, 2026
Marilyn Grace Roop, 93, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away Saturday morning, May 23, 2026 at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur, Indiana.
She was born on June 7, 1932 in Decatur, Indiana to the late David H. and Berneta (Reynolds) Teeple.
Marilyn was united in marriage to James B. Roop on April 26, 1952, and he preceded her in death on January 27, 2012.
She...
Robert Lee "Bob" Schwartz
May 22, 2026
Robert Lee “Bob” Schwartz, 85, of Decatur, Indiana, passed on Friday morning, May 22, 2026, at River Terrace in Bluffton.
Bob was born on November 28, 1940, in Berne, Indiana, to Amos M. and Rachel (Amstutz) Schwartz. He was united in marriage to Kathleen K. Donovan on November 27, 1965, and together they shared more than 60 years of love together.
Bob...
Barbara L. Barger
May 20, 2026
Barbara L. Barger, 94, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Wednesday morning, May 20, 2026, at Swiss Village in Berne.
She was born on June 2, 1931in Grant County, Indiana to Verlin M. and E. Bernice (Bentley) Douglass.
Barbara was united in marriage to John R. Barger on August 19, 1951at the United Methodist Church in Huntington County, Indiana and he preceded her...
Patricia Joan (Sanders) Tiller
May 20, 2026
Patricia Joan (Sanders) Tiller, 69, of Cridersville, Ohio, formerly of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Bethlehem Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
She was born on May 22, 1956, in Portland, Indiana, to the late Junior and Ruth (Rigby) Landers.
Patricia enjoyed baking, candy making, sewing, and crafting.
She is survived by her daughters, Crystal (Chad)...
Irene M. Watkins
May 19, 2026
Irene M. Watkins, 93, of Decatur, passed on Tuesday afternoon, May 19, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital.
She was born on January 19, 1933, in Berne, Indiana, to the late L. Reuben and Rachel P. (Steury) Schwartz. Irene was united in marriage to Marvin D. Watkins on July 28, 1951, at Pleasant Mills United Methodist Church.
She was a faithful member of Pleasant...
Shirley J. Susdorf
May 18, 2026
Shirley J. Susdorf, 90, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Monday morning, May 18, 2026, at her residence.
She was born on October 29, 1935 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Guy and Goldie (Hostetler) Endsley. She was united in marriage to William J. “Bill” Susdorf on November 1, 1953 in Fort Wayne, Indiana and he preceded her in death on December...
Doris Jean Walther - Conrad
May 17, 2026
Doris Jean Walther - Conrad, 96, entered eternal life in heaven on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Lutheran Life Villages – South Anthony in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Doris was born to Alfred and Ida (Roemke) Buuck on February 14, 1930, in Woodburn, Indiana. After graduating from Woodburn High School, Doris entered the teacher training program at Concordia Teachers College in Seward,...
Robert N. "Bob" Thorn
May 17, 2026
Robert N. “Bob” Thorn, 85, passed away on Sunday morning, May 17, 2026, at Adams Heritage in Monroeville surrounded by his family. He had been a resident for three days and this followed a brief illness of a month.
Bob was born on February 20, 1941 in New Albany, Indiana to Morris L. and Harriet E. (McCurdy) Thorn. He was united...
Barbara L. Carver
May 15, 2026
Barbara L. Carver, 81, of Monroe, Indiana, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at her residence.
She was born on July 27, 1944, in Decatur, Indiana to the late F. Clair and Marjorie (Graham) Carver.
She was a member of Salem Community Church in Monroe, Indiana, and the National Education Association.
Barbara was a 1962 graduate of Adams Central High School in...
Sandra Kay Kloepper
May 14, 2026
Sandra Kay (Zimmerman) Kloepper was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior on May 14, 2026, surrounded by her family, after a 30+ year courageous battle with lupus.
She was the heart of her family – a loving wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and proud great-grandmother whose gentle spirit touched everyone who knew her. Her kindness,...
Douglas Lee "Doug" Baumann
May 14, 2026
Douglas Lee “Doug” Baumann, 63, of Ossian, Indiana, passed away surrounded by the ones he loved most and was greeted in Heaven by those who loved him first Thursday morning, May 14, 2026, at his residence.
Doug was born on November 17, 1962, in Decatur, Indiana, to the late Richard Baumann and the late Laura (Neuenschwander) Sprunger. He was united in...
