Ruth A. McKinnon
July 29, 2026
Ruth A. McKinnon, 82, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away at 1:45 a.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Adams Woodcrest.
She was born on October 12, 1943, in Decatur, Indiana, to Peter and Lafauna (Haggerty) Koenig, both of whom preceded her in death.
Ruth was united in marriage to Bobby McKinnon on June 10, 1967, at East Liberty United Methodist Church and...
Doyle Wayne Lehman
July 22, 2026
Doyle Wayne Lehman, 93, of Berne, Indiana, passed away Wednesday morning, July 22, 2026, at Swiss Village in Berne.
He was born on August 23, 1932 in Berne, Indiana to Albert and Edna (Habegger) Lehman. Doyle was united in marriage to Anna Schwartz on August 30, 1952, in Berne, Indiana. Together they shared 73 wonderful years of marriage, building a life...
Ada Claudine Hall
July 20, 2026
Ada Claudine Hall, 85, of Willshire, Ohio, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center.
She was born on October 31, 1940, in LaFollette, Tennessee, to the late Birch and Sarah (Shoun) Heatherly.
Ada was united in marriage to Robert G. Hall on August 1, 1964, in LaFollette, Tennessee. They shared many wonderful years together until his passing...
Max L. Hart
July 20, 2026
Max L. Hart, 81, of Columbia City, Indiana passed away Monday morning, July 20, 2026, at his daughter’s residence in Monroeville, Indiana.
He was born on April 15, 1945 in Monroeville, Indiana to Donald and Maebelle (Marquardt) Hart. Max was united in marriage to Linda Gleckler and she preceded him in death on November 1, 1984. He was then married to...
Patricia R. Poole
July 18, 2026
Patricia R. “Pat” Poole, 83, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Saturday morning, July 18, 2026 at her residence.
She was born on December 22, 1942 in Murphysboro, Illinois to George Wayne and Mary Josephine (Barva) Ruble. She was united in marriage to Robert Poole and he preceded her in death in 2014.
Pat was one of the first EMT’s for Adams...
George P. Klinetob Jr.
July 16, 2026
George P. Klinetob Jr., 68 of Bluffton, Indiana passed away Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.
He was born May 3, 1958, in Decatur, Indiana to the late George P. Klinetob and Irene Ilo (Hower) Klinetob.
George was united in marriage to Janna Schneider May 25, 2013 in Denver, Colorado.
A long-time resident of Colorado, he spent...
Dena L. Schwartz
July 12, 2026
Dena L. Schwartz, 4 days old, of Decatur, Indiana, entered into the arms of Jesus Sunday afternoon, July 12, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
She was born on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Decatur, Indiana, to Leroy A.L. and Lovina S. (Schwartz) Schwartz.
Her parents are of the Old Order Amish.
Dena is survived by her parents, Leroy A.L. and...
Twyla Jo Sprunger
July 12, 2026
Twyla Jo Sprunger, 76, of Berne, Indiana, passed away Sunday morning, July 12, 2026, at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana.
She was born on February 12, 1950, in Decatur, Indiana, to the late David W. and Verna Louise (Nussbaum) Sprunger.
Twyla was a member of the First Mennonite Church in Berne, Indiana, where she helped in the Children’s Church and in the...
A. Rosemary Caffee
July 11, 2026
A. Rosemary Caffee, 92, of Willshire, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Adams Woodcrest, Decatur, Indiana.
She was born on November 22, 1933, in Schumm, Ohio, to the late Carl and Esther (Dull) Weinman. Rosemary was united in marriage to Donald L. Caffee on December 31, 1955, at Zion Lutheran Church in Chattanooga, Ohio. Donald preceded her in...
F. Pearl Augsburger
July 11, 2026
F. Pearl Augsburger, 97, of Berne, Indiana, passed away Saturday evening, July 11, 2026, at Swiss Village in Berne.
She was born on March 10, 1929, in Jay County, Indiana, to the late Thomas and Sarah Edna (Alberson) Ray.
Pearl was united in marriage to Calvin Neal Berry on August 1, 1947, and he preceded her in death on September 6, 1977....
Carol Jane Frane
July 10, 2026
Carol Jane Frane, 90, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away at 5:30 a.m. on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.
She was born on July 15, 1935, in Decatur, Indiana, to the late Walter Joseph Elzey and Crystal Francis (Baltzell) Elzey.
Carol graduated from Decatur High School before earning her bachelor's degree from Indiana University in 1957. She later received...
Flora A. Love
July 8, 2026
Flora A. Love, 49, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away Wednesday evening, July 8, 2026, surrounded by her family at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
She was born on December 6, 1976, in Decatur, Indiana to John P. Springer and the late Anna B. (Ball) Springer. Flora was united in marriage to Marcus D. Love on September 3, 1993.
Flora found great...
Fred E. Lehrman
July 8, 2026
Fred E. Lehrman, 83, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away Wednesday evening, July 8, 2026, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.
He was born on February 16, 1943, in Decatur, Indiana, to the late Oscar and Gladys (Row) Lehrman. Fred was married to Ruby Nipper on November 28, 1987, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Decatur, Indiana, and she preceded him in death on...
Karen E. Miller
July 5, 2026
Karen E. Miller, 83, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Sunday evening, July 5, 2026, at Adams Woodcrest.
She was born on February 25, 1943 in Decatur, Indiana to George and Florence (Lovellette) Whittenbarger. On May 11, 1963 Karen was united in marriage to Jerry D. Miller at Decatur Assembly of God in Decatur, Indiana, and he preceded her in death on...
Martha Jane Williams
July 3, 2026
Martha Jane Williams, 92, of Amherst, New York passed away early Friday morning, July 3, 2026, at Williamsville Suburban Safire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born on August 6, 1933 in Indianapolis, Indiana the only child of Dwight and Esther (Stewart) Williams.
Martha was a graduate of Thomas Carr Howe High School in Indianapolis with the class of 1951, she was...
Ronald L. Selking
June 28, 2026
Ronald L. Selking, 83, of Fort Wayne, Indiana and a former longtime resident of Decatur, Indiana passed away late Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Residence at Coffee Creek in Chesterton, Indiana.
Ron was born on November 28, 1942 in Decatur, Indiana to Wilber and Martha (Franke) Selking. On September 11, 1965, Ron was united in marriage to Carol A. Pipes at...
Ralph W. Sauer
June 25, 2026
Ralph Waldo Sauer, 97, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at his residence. Born on April 11, 1929, in Decatur, he was the son of the late Philip and Minna (Weinman) Sauer.
Ralph was united in marriage to Marilyn A. Foor on August 29, 1958, at Union Chapel Church in Decatur.
Ralph proudly served...
Jimmy C. May
June 24, 2026
Jimmy C. May, 70, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday evening, June 24, 2026 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He was born on July 5, 1955 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Silven C. and Juanita (Gibson) May.
Jimmy was a member of the Ironworkers Union Local 147. He was also a member of the Sons...
Olga W. Krueckeberg
June 23, 2026
Olga W. Krueckeberg, 94, of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Adams Woodcrest.
She was born on June 4, 1932, in Union Township, Indiana, to the late Hugo Thieme and Emilie (Weber) Thieme. Olga was united in marriage to Arthur E.F. Krueckeberg on July 30, 1950, and together they shared nearly 68 years of marriage before he preceded...
Marguerite E. Szajko
June 21, 2026
Marguerite E. Szajko, 66, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at her son's residence.
She was born on November 13, 1959, in Cook County, Illinois, to the late Robinson C. and Betty (Horvath) Kane.
Marguerite was a devoted homemaker whose greatest joy in life was caring for her family. She lovingly cared for her grandchildren.
In her free time,...
