Jami Lynn Melcher
Feb 21, 2025
Jami Lynn Melcher, 43, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025, at Parkview regional Medical Center.
She was born on October 7, 1981, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Greg and Diane (Muldoon) Small.
Jami was parishioner of St. Rose de Lima in Monroeville, Indiana.
She worked for Fort Wayne Vehicle Auction and Indiana Auto Auction.
Jami enjoyed Ohio State football and she...
Lester Egly
Feb 20, 2025
Lester Egly, 89, of Glenlivet Way, Raleigh, North Carolina and formerly of Berne, Indiana passed away passed peacefully from this life into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at his son’s residence.
He was born on January 5, 1936, in Adams County, Indiana to the late Valentine Abraham and Ida (Klopfenstein) Egly. Lester was united in marriage to...
Sue A. Sprunger
Feb 19, 2025
Sue A. Sprunger, 73, of Berne, Indiana passed away Wednesday evening, February 19, 2025, at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana.
She was born on May 18, 1951, in Berne, Indiana to the late Rachel Burry. On May 1, 1999, Sue married Dale E. Sprunger in Berne.
Sue was a member of the First Mennonite Church in Berne where she served as a...
Paul D. Miller
Feb 19, 2025
Paul D. Miller, 95, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday morning, February 19, 2025 at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur.
He was born on October 29, 1929 in Adams County to the late Chalmer and Lucille (Fleming) Miller.
Paul served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.
Paul married Eileen May Bultemeyer on January 9, 1954 at St....
Paul William Meyer
Feb 19, 2025
Paul William Meyer, 91, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away early Wednesday morning, February 19 2025, at Golden Years Homestead in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He was born on July 22, 1933, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Paul A. G. and Velma (Salomon) Meyer. Paul was united in marriage to Kathleen M. Scheumann on October 4, 1958 at St. John...
Janell Diane Wilken Harper
Feb 17, 2025
Janell Diane Wilken Harper, born on September 10, 1943, in Decatur, Indiana, to the late Richard C. and Waneta (Conrad) Franz. She passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. A cherished member of her community and beloved family member, Janell's legacy is woven into the hearts of many who knew her.
Janell began her professional journey...
Bernice Augsburger
Feb 15, 2025
Bernice A. Augsburger, 83, of Berne, Indiana passed away Saturday morning, February 15, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
She was born on June 11, 1941, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Samuel H. and Frieda P. (Myers) Yager. Bernice was united in marriage to John H. Augsburger on September 9, 1967, at Cross UCC in Berne, Indiana, and...
Betty Maxine Ripley
Feb 14, 2025
Betty Maxine Ripley, 88, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur.
She was born on January 28, 1937, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Leo H. and Frances E. (Williams) Roe.
Betty was united in marriage to Roger Davis Ripley on December 4, 1954, in Decatur, Indiana and he preceded her in death...
Jerry L. Luker
Feb 14, 2025
Jerry L. Luker, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on February 14, 2025, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur, Indiana. Born on May 16, 1937, in Richmond, Indiana, Jerry lived a life dedicated to family, work, and his many passions.
A proud graduate of Richmond High School, class of 1955, Jerry embarked on a formidable career as a Locomotive Engineer....
Mary "Jo" Gibson
Feb 11, 2025
Mary “Jo” Gibson, 84, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away early Tuesday morning, February 11, 2025 at her son’s residence.
She was born on December 19, 1940 in Convoy, Van Wert County, Ohio to Earl and Cecil (Bell) Weaver. Jo was united in marriage to Raymond L. Gibson on October 19, 1957 in Auburn, Indiana and he preceded her in death on...
Alice M. Sprunger
Feb 9, 2025
Alice Mae Sprunger, 98, of Berne, Indiana, passed away on February 9, 2025, at Swiss Village. Born on May 13, 1926, she was the daughter of Leon and Hilda Neuenschwander. She married Merlin K. Sprunger on September 9, 1950, and he preceded her in death on October 19, 2016.
Alice grew up on a farm southeast of Berne and graduated from...
Charlotte K. Vaughan
Feb 8, 2025
In Loving Memory of Charlotte Kathryn Vaughan
Charlotte Kathryn Vaughan, 80, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana on Saturday evening, February 8, 2025. Born on March 23, 1944 in Fort Wayne, she was the cherished daughter of Hugo and Elaine Fuelling. A proud graduate of Decatur High...
Maxine Ruth Balkema
Feb 4, 2025
Maxine Ruth Steury was born December 19,1941 in a midwifery home in Berne, Indiana. She grew up on Bluecreek Farm, north of town, until age 5 when her family moved to Berne to enjoy the new red brick home built by her father, Reuben. She spent many an evening playing “kick the can” in the neighborhood, with her best friend...
David H. Nussbaum
Feb 3, 2025
David H. Nussbaum, 90, of Berne, Indiana, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana.
David was born on April 3, 1934, in Adams County, Indiana, the son of the late Albert Nussbaum and the late Grace (Reinhard) Nussbaum. David was married to Carolyn J. Egly from July 18, 1953, until her death on December...
Charlotte L. Hockemeyer
Feb 2, 2025
Charlotte L. Hockemeyer, 92, of Hoagland, Indiana, passed away on Sunday evening, February 2, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family.
Charlotte was born on September 18, 1932, in Uniontown, Missouri to the late Ernst Brockmann and Norma Brockmann. Charlotte was united in marriage to Melvin H. “Mort” Hockemeyer on September 26, 1954, and he preceded her in death on...
Pastor Roger W. Olson
Feb 2, 2025
Pastor Roger W. Olson, 88, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Lutheran Life Villages in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He was born on June 19, 1936, in Holman, Wisconsin to the late William and Agnes (Hewlitt) Olson. Roger was united in marriage to the late Loide M. (Schutes) Olson on August 15, 1987. Following their marriage,...
Donald L. Linder
Feb 1, 2025
Donald L. Linder, 82, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Saturday morning, Feb 1, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on March 6, 1942 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Raymond C. Linder, Jr. and Marie M. (Davis) Linder.
Donald was a former member of Hoagland Avenue United Methodist Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He was employed with Decatur Industries. Following his time...
Curtis "Van" Wulliman
Jan 31, 2025
Curtis “Van” Wulliman, 88, of Berne, Indiana, passed away on Friday January 31, 2025 at Swiss Village.
He was born on February 14, 1936 to the late Curtis Wulliman and Gertrude (Sprunger) Wulliman in Berne, Indiana.
Van was united in marriage to Connie Minnich on August 3, 1958, and she preceded him in death on August 19, 2003. He married Sharon (Reinhard)...
Dawn Marie Bullerman
Jan 31, 2025
Dawn Marie Bullerman, 42, of Hoagland, Indiana peacefully passed away Friday morning, January 31, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at her residence.
She was born on February 16, 1982, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Edwin Jr. and Vicki (Goudy) Bullerman.
Dawn was a member of St. John Lutheran Church – Flatrock.
She was a 2004 graduate of New Haven High School. During...
Don L. Tinkham
Jan 30, 2025
Don L. Tinkham, 72, of New Haven, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.
He was born on February 25, 1952 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Maurice Leroy Tinkham and Patricia (Williams) Tinkham.
Don was united in marriage to Beth Jaques on February 20, 1999 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
Don was a member of the F.O.P.A...
