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...
Dale E. Anderson
Jan 28, 2025
Dale E. Anderson, 90 of Monroeville, Indiana passed away early Tuesday morning, January 28, 2025, at Adams Heritage in Monroeville.
He was born on October 26, 1934 in Payne, Ohio to Robert and Hilda (Roemer) Anderson. Dale was united in marriage to Marjorie Gerardot on May 7, 1955, at St. Louis Catholic Church, Besancon and she preceded him in death on...
Maxine E. Knipstein
Jan 27, 2025
Maxine Esther (Heine) Knipstein was called to her heavenly home on January 27, 2025.
Maxine was born on June 8, 1931, the middle daughter of Theodore and Esther (Hockemeyer) Heine. She was baptized June 21, 1931, and confirmed on May 20, 1945, at Emanuel Lutheran Church, New Haven, the same church where she married Wilbur Martin Knipstein on June 2, 1956.
She...
Kerry D. Hoffman
Jan 26, 2025
Kerry D. Hoffman, 65, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025, at his residence following an illness for two years.
He was born on February 27, 1959, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Wilmer Hoffman and Marilyn Rose (Bultemeier) Hoffman, who survives.
Kerry was a member of St. John Lutheran-Flatrock where he served as the Deacon, Elder, and...
DeLoan B. Witte
Jan 25, 2025
DeLoan B. Witte, 93, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Adams Memorial Hospital.
She was born on May 2, 1931, in Monroeville, Indiana to the late Orville L. Lenington and Grace D. (Dinger) Lenington.
DeLoan was united in marriage to the late Norval A. Witte on October 21, 1950, in New Haven, Indiana.
She worked part-time at Sears...
Bonita "Bonnie" Crosby
Jan 24, 2025
Bonita (Bonnie) Buhr Crosby of rural Decatur entered her heavenly home on January 24, 2025. She was born on March 23, 1949, in Fort Wayne, IN to Robert W. and Dorothy M. Buhr. She married Michael W. Crosby in 1984, and they shared 40 wonderful years together. She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Decatur, where she...
Angelita (Espinoza) Canales
Jan 24, 2025
Angelita (Espinoza) Canales, 97, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Friday, January 24, 2025, at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana.
She was born on March 11, 1927 in New Mexico to Victor and Hortenca (Rivera) Espinoza. Angelita was united in marriage to Rafael R. Canales on September 25, 1943, and he preceded her in death on October 6, 2002.
She was a...
Amy S. Schwartz
Jan 23, 2025
Amy S. Schwartz, infant daughter of James M. and Susann E. (Shetler) Schwartz passed away Thursday evening, January 23, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
She was of the Old Order Amish.
Amy is survived by her parents James M. and Susann E. Schwartz of Monroe, Indiana; sister, Joann S. Schwartz; paternal grandparents, Amos E.L. and Marilyn K....
James C. "Chuck" Crowell
Jan 18, 2025
James C. “Chuck” Crowell, Sr., 57, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Saturday evening, January 18, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He was born on August 18, 1967, in Decatur, Indiana to Robert “Bob” and Marilyn R. (Boring) Crowell.
Chuck was a member of the Eagles Aerie in Decatur, Indiana, and enjoyed playing pool.
He was a graduate of Parkway High...
Judith M. Black
Jan 18, 2025
Judith Black, 82, of Monroe, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at her daughter’s residence in Monroe, Indiana.
She was born on July 12, 194,2 at home in Van Wert County to the late Woodrow and Catherine Tinkham.
Judith was a graduate from Pleasant Mills High School. She was employed with Decatur Industries for thirty years and retired from Decatur...
Mary E. Grote
Jan 18, 2025
Mary E. Grote, 87, of Willshire, Ohio passed away Saturday morning, January 18, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
She was born on June 18, 1937, in Willshire, Ohio to the late Emanuel H. and Edna L. (Scaer) Schumm. Mary was united in marriage to Marvin J. Grote on November 30, 1958, in Willshire, Ohio, and he preceded her...
Joan Marie Wintergg
Jan 16, 2025
Joan Marie (Habegger) Winteregg, 93 of Franklin, IN, and formerly of Berne, IN passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Greenwood Village South in Greenwood, IN.
She was born October 22, 193,1 in Decatur, IN to Wilferd Habegger and Helen (Barnett) Habegger. She married LaMar Winteregg on March 10, 1953, he preceded her in death on August 31, 1999.
Joan maintained her...
Marla Y. Danels
Jan 16, 2025
Marla Y. Danels, 63, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Thursday morning, January 16, 2025, at Stillwater Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
She was born on January 18, 1961, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Jesse P. and Ida L. (Combs) Danels.
Marla was employed by EP Graphics in Berne for several years.
She was a fun-loving individual. She took great pride in...
Ervin J. Sorg
Jan 15, 2025
Ervin J. Sorg, 84, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Cedarhurst Assisted Living in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He was born on March 17, 1940, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Arthur and Sylvia (Converset) Sorg. Ervin was united in marriage to Gloria Ann Houser on April 17, 1971, at St. Joseph Catholic Church- Hessen Cassel and...
Stanley "Stan" A. Gallmeyer
Jan 15, 2025
Stanley A. “Stan” Gallmeyer, 72, of Woodburn, Indiana, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
He was born on February 16, 1952 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Delbert and Selma (Neff) Gallmeyer.
Stan was united in marriage to Patricia Gibson on May 25, 1973 at St. Rose Catholic Church in Monroeville.
Stan was a member of St. John Lutheran...
Kenneth L. "Red" Witzenman
Jan 14, 2025
Kenneth L. “Red” Witzenman, Sr., 78, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Tuesday evening, January 14, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He was born on October 8, 1946, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Frederick “Fritz” Witzenman, Jr. and Florence H. (Niblick) Witzenman. Red was united in marriage to Ellen Cragg in 1995.
Red honorably served his...
LaVerne S. Hartman
Jan 13, 2025
LaVerne S. Hartman, 87, of Berne, Indiana passed away Monday morning, January 13, 2025, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana.
He was born on October 25, 1937, in Berne, Indiana to the late Cleo A. and Clara K. (Biberstein) Hartman. LaVerne was united in marriage to Karen Smitley on December 18, 1958.
LaVerne honorably served his country in the Air National...
Darrell D. Hoverman
Jan 12, 2025
Darrell D. “Ozzy” Hoverman, 63, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Sunday morning, January 12, 2025, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne.
He was born on November 23, 1961, in Van Wert, Ohio to Jim and Janet (DeBolt) Hoverman.
Darrell had worked various jobs over the years and had enjoyed doing bodywork. He previously operated Sherrick’s Wilderness Resort in Minnesota for several...
Bradley J. Martz
Jan 11, 2025
Bradley J. Martz, 61, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Saturday afternoon, January 11, 2025, at his residence due to a sudden cardiac event.
Brad was born on October 2, 1963 in Meridian, Mississippi to Robert J. & Sharon K. (Magsamen) Martz
He was united in marriage to Jill Swearingen on September 5, 1987, in Cloverdale, Indiana.
Brad was a member of East Allen...
Gale G. Schaadt
Jan 10, 2025
Gale G. Schaadt, 87, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Friday morning, January 10, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on December 20, 1937 in Convoy, Ohio to Donald Sylvester and Lois Catherine (Agler) Schaadt. On April 18, 1964, Gale married Jacqueline Jean Burke, they enjoyed 60 wonderful years together.
Gale proudly served in the United States Army and was honorably...
