Margaret J. Wickey
September 11, 2026
Margaret J. “Maggie” Wickey, 79, of Geneva, Indiana, passed away Friday, September 11, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center.
She was born on February 27, 1947, in Geneva, Indiana, to the late Levi & Josephine (Schwartz) Christner. Maggie was united in marriage to Tobias “Toby” Wickey on October 23, 1969 and he preceded her in death on October 31, 2021.
Maggie was...
Shawn M. Roach Sr.
September 10, 2026
Shawn M. Roach Sr., 43 of Montpelier, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at his parent’s residence following a medical emergency.
He was born on January 20, 1983, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Joe & Amy (Kintz) Roach.
Shawn was united in marriage to Ashley Barker on January 20, 2021 in Leo, Indiana
Shawn was a member of the Sons of...
Lowell J. Scheumann
September 10, 2026
Lowell J. Scheumann, 66, of Hoagland, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on November 20, 1959, in Decatur, Indiana, to the late Alfred and Leonora (Rebber) Scheumann.
Lowell was united in marriage to Doris Oetting on August 15, 1987, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne. Doris preceded him in death on April 8,...
Hildegarde Bauermeister
September 2, 2026
Hildegarde Bauermeister, 93, of Ossian, Indiana passed away Wednesday evening, September 2, 2026, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana.
She was born on February 24, 1933 in Allen County, Indiana to Louis and Caroline “Lena” (Kanning) Bearman.
Hildegarde was united in marriage to Ralph Bauermeister on April 21, 1957 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Soest.
She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church...
Leah L. Girod
August 31, 2026
Leah L. Girod, 91, of Berne, Indiana, passed away Monday afternoon, August 31, 2026, surrounded by her family at her residence.
She was born on April 22, 1935, in Geneva, Indiana, to the late Amos and Leah (Schwartz) Graber. Leah married Emanuel S. Girod on April 22, 1954, and he preceded her in death on November 18, 2021.
Leah was a member...
Samantha A. Schaefer
August 30, 2026
Samantha Aileen “Sami” Schaefer, 34, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Sunday, August 30, 2026, at her residence.
Born on December 30, 1991 in Kokomo, Indiana to Tim and Mia Hartleroad, she was united in marriage to William J. Schaefer on June 28, 2013.
Sami enjoyed spending time with her son and her nieces and nephew. Sami enjoyed listening to music and riding...
Thomas M. Jones
August 27, 2026
Thomas M Jones, 93 of Monroeville passed away on August 27, 2026
He was born in Van Wert, Ohio on August 8,1933 to Glen Jones and Marie (Jones) Summersett. He was baptized in Middle Point, Ohio in 1933.
Tom began working at a young age as a farm hand in rural Ohio. He moved to Monroeville as a teen and worked his...
Daniel J. Frank
August 23, 2026
Daniel J. Frank, 66, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Sunday evening, August 23, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center following a stroke he suffered a year ago.
He was born on July 12, 1960 in Wayne, Michigan to Rev. Donald and Evelyn (Fathauer) Frank. Dan was united in marriage to Kimberly Melcher on October 7, 1989 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church,...
Nyla J. Johnson
August 21, 2026
Nyla J. Johnson, age 85, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away at 9:41 a.m. Friday, August 21, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her children singing her favorite hymns.
She was born on May 8, 1941, in Decatur, Indiana, to Glen E. and Irene M. (Peck) Girod, both of whom preceded her in death. Nyla was united in marriage to Richard D....
Donald J. "Butch" Affolder
August 20, 2026
Donald J. “Butch” Affolder, 74, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at Adams Memorial Hospital.
He was born on May 23, 1952 in Adams County to the late Donald J. and Donna B. (Hurst) Affolder.
Butch was united in marriage to Marcia Alexander on November 9, 1996.
Butch retired from the Adams County Sheriff Department in 2015 after 26...
June Harkless
August 19, 2026
June Harkless, 88, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 19, 2026, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur.
June was born on December 13, 1937, in Dearborn, Michigan, to the late Charles and Mabel (Smith) Smith. She was united in marriage to David R. Harkless on November 21, 1964, in Michigan.
June was a longtime member of Cornerstone Community Church in...
Willidean I. Crisp
August 19, 2026
Willidean (Bergdall) Forks-Crisp, age 91, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Born February 20, 1935 in a home built by her grandfather on Houk Road in Madison Township, she was the daughter of William and Charlotte (Brouwer) Bergdall, making her the 5th generation on the farm settled by her maternal great-great-grandfather. She was baptized in the Lutheran faith, confirmed in...
Leona Adeline Neuenschwander
August 19, 2026
Leona Adeline Neuenschwander, 99, of Berne, Indiana, passed away Wednesday morning, August 19, 2026, at Swiss Village surrounded by her family.
She was born on July 31, 1927, in Adams County, Indiana to the late Amos and Della (Nussbaum) Liechty.
Leona was united in marriage to Philip D. Neuenschwander on September 22, 1946, and he preceded her in death on September 6,...
Robert R. "Bob" Springer
August 12, 2026
Robert R. “Bob” Springer, 86, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away Wednesday morning, August 12, 2026, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur.
He was born on September 27, 1939, in Decatur, Indiana, to the late Homer R. and Violet C. (Ritter) Springer. Bob was united in marriage to Frieda L. Ball on January 23, 1965, in Decatur, Indiana, and she preceded him...
Delores Hoffman
August 12, 2026
Delores Hoffman, 96, of New Haven, Indiana, was called home to her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on December 20, 1929 to Wilbur and Loretta (Melcher) Scheumann at home in Hoagland, Indiana, and fortunate to be part of a fun-loving...
Heidi N. Wilkinson
August 8, 2026
Heidi N. Wilkinson, 45, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away at home surrounded by her family in the early morning hours of Saturday, August 8, 2026, following a 14-month illness.
She was born November 9, 1980 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Gary and Michelle (Littig) Knipstein. Heidi was united in marriage to James Wilkinson on July 14, 2001, at St. John Lutheran...
Janet Elaine Clifton
August 7, 2026
Janet Elaine (Germann) Clifton, 88, of Wren, Ohio, was called home to the Lord on Friday evening, August 7, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was reunited in heaven with her beloved husband, Donald Dean Clifton. They were married on June 21, 1959, and were married for 35 years before he passed away on June 28, 1994,...
John Jarrett
August 7, 2026
John R. Jarrett, 77, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday afternoon, August 7, 2026, at his residence, following a three-month battle with Leukemia.
John was born on March 4, 1949, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late Fred Jarrett and Elva (Hilsmier) Robinson. On June 12, 1971, he was united in marriage to Jan Hoffman at...
Maxine E. Bultemeier
August 7, 2026
Maxine E. Bultemeier, 83, of Decatur, Indiana, passed on Friday, August 7, 2026, at Adams Woodcrest.
Maxine was born on September 4, 1942, in Decatur, Indiana, to the late Max and Louise (Boenker) Thieme. She was united in marriage to Donald Bultemeier on August 17, 1979, and together they shared nearly 47 years of marriage, with their anniversary just days away.
A...
Margaret Anne "Peggy" Rothgeb
August 6, 2026
Margaret Anne “Peggy” Rothgeb, 73, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away early Thursday morning, August 6, 2026, surrounded by her family at her residence.
She was born on February 12, 1953 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Henry Celeste (Moran) Schnelker.
She married Gale L. Rothgeb on May 24, 1975, at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Peggy was a parishioner...
