Aug 26, 2024

Daniel W. Schwartz, 84, of Monroe, Indiana passed away at 1:10 p.m. Monday, August 26, 2024, at his residence.

He was born October 5, 1939, to the late Joe L. and Elizabeth D. (Wickey) Schwartz. Daniel married Lovina S. Girod on January 1, 1959, and she survives.

He was a retired farmer and a member...

Aug 25, 2024

Deryll Lynn Roe, 79, of Berne, Indiana passed away Sunday afternoon, August 25, 2024.

He was born on April 17, 1945, in Decatur, Indiana, to the late Delmas Roe and Vada (Hough) Roe.

Deryll was a member of Springhill Church.

He graduated from Adams Central High School. Deryll worked at General Electric in...

Aug 21, 2024

Richard D. Johnson, 83, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at his residence.

He was born on September 4, 1940, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Benoit P. and Della M. (Longenberger) Johnson. He was united in marriage to Nyla J. Girod on July 26, 1964 at Salem United Church of Christ.

Aug 20, 2024

Janine A. (Geimer) Richardson, 71, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Tuesday evening, August 20, 2024, at Adams Memorial Hospital.

She was born on November 22, 1952, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Aloysius “Al” Geimer and the late Patricia (Penny) Geimer.

She was the owner and the chef at My Father’s Place in Decatur, Indiana...

Aug 19, 2024

Douglas W. Castle, 64, of Monroeville, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on January 10, 1960, in Decatur, Indiana to Harold and Patricia J. (Love) Castle.

Doug retired from Parker Hannifin in 2009.

Doug was the largest Purdue and Dallas...

Aug 18, 2024

Janet Marie Hockin, 85, of Berne, Indiana passed away Sunday morning, August 18, 2024, at Adams Memorial Hospital.

She was born on July 10, 1939, in Sylvania, Ohio to the late Albra “Pete” Clark and Mildred and Mildred (Papenhagen) Clark.

Janet was united in marriage to Robert Hockin on February 11, 1961, at Ottawa Lake,...

Aug 18, 2024

Joan R. Roop, 93, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Sunday morning, August 18, 2024, at Ossian Healthcare.

She was born on January 2, 1931, in Preble, Indiana to the late Louis Reinking and Esther (Merkle)Reinking.

Joan was united in marriage to Kenneth L. Roop on July 14, 1951, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Preble...

Aug 14, 2024

Barry L. Bradtmueller, 61, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at his residence following a brief  illness.

He was born on March 28, 1963, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Wilbert Bradtmueller and the late Marie (Witte) Bradtmueller. Barry was united in marriage to Cynthia Grote on April 14, 1987, in Cumberland County...

Aug 13, 2024

Dorothy L. DeLong, 93, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024, at her residence.

She was born on February 7, 1931, in Adams County, Indiana to the late Fred E. Fuelling and the late Elsie M. (Franz) Fuelling. Dorothy was united in marriage to Robert E. ”Taxi” DeLong on June 25, 1949. He preceded...

Aug 6, 2024

Matthew James Robinette, 27, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Tuesday afternoon, August 6, 2024, at his residence following an extended illness.

He was born on August 15, 1996, in Anderson, Indiana to Kimberly (Davis) Robinette-Wright and Scott Robinette.

“Little man” Matthew was such an innocent soul who loved life to its fullest degree. He found...

Jul 31, 2024

Maurice D. “Maury” Springer, 82, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on August 13, 1941in Wells County Indiana to the late Gottlieb Springer and the late Margaret (Forks) Springer. Maury was united in marriage to Sharon K. Gibson on October 16, 1965,...

Jul 25, 2024

Jolena M. Grogg, 84, of Geneva, Indiana passed away Thursday morning, July 25, 2024, at Christian Care Retirement Community in Bluffton, Indiana.

She was born on June 15, 1940, in Geneva, Indiana to the late Robert Myers and Helen (Minger) Beer. At an early age her father, Robert passed away and her mother married Forest Beer. On...

Jul 22, 2024

Richard L. “Dick” Bultemeyer, 88, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Monday evening, July 22, 2024, at his residence.

He was born on July 8, 1936 in Adams County, Indiana to William and Milda (Scheumann) Bultemeyer. Richard was united in marriage to Ruth A. Werling on September 30, 1955 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ossian and she...

Jul 21, 2024

Russell E. Weldy II, 53, of Monroe, Indiana passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on April 9, 1971, in Decatur, Indiana to Russell and Dawn (Andrews) Weldy.

He previously worked at Dean Foods and his last place he worked was Eckhart Woodworking in Monroe,...

Jul 21, 2024

Travis Lyle Snyder, born on November 17, 1974, he was the son of the late Frederick Leonidas Snyder and Linda Lea (Fox) Collins. He passed away on Sunday, July 21st, 2024, at the age of 49, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, dedication, and a deep love for life's simple joys.

Travis was a skilled ironworker...

Jul 15, 2024

Rev. Dr. John C. Stube entered the glorious realm of heaven on Monday, July 15, 2024 at his daughter’s residence at the age of 73.  John C. Stube was born on January 27, 1951 and raised in northern Idaho in the town of Moscow, enjoying all the benefits of the great outdoors in the Rocky Mountains.  He was the...

Jul 14, 2024

Ruth E. Coil, 92, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Sunday afternoon, July 14, 2024, at Adams Memorial Hospital.

She was born on November 29, 1931, in Pleasant Mills, Indiana to the late Carl Ehrsam and Cleo (Foor) Ehrsam.

She was united in marriage to Edwin E. Coil on April 22, 1951, at Pleasant Mills Methodist...

Jul 13, 2024

Linda L. Barkley, 86, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away Saturday July 13, 2024 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana surrounded by her family.

She was born on April 24, 1938 in Mercer County Ohio to the late Carl J. Smalley and the late Alice F. (Smith) Smalley.

Linda was united in marriage to the...

Jul 12, 2024

Carol Louise (Wable) Butler, 80, of Decatur, Indiana was escorted through the gates of Heaven by all of her loved ones that went before her on Friday, July 12, 2024. All of her children were present to help her begin her walk Home.

Our mom was born to the late Roy and Jewel (Birch) Wable on September...

Jul 11, 2024

Dorothy Jean Ray, age 96, of Decatur passed away on July 11, 2024. Jean was born on September 27, 1927, in Pleasant Mills, IN, where she grew up on the family farm as the youngest of 8 children of Harry and Fanny Ray.

She was a graduate of Pleasant Mills High School (1945) and the Lutheran School...