Nov 12, 2024

Howard D. Zuercher, 95, of Berne, Indiana passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday evening, November 12, 2024, at his daughter’s residence in Eaton, Indiana.

He was born on April 1, 1929, in Berne, Indiana to the late David and Leona (Lehman) Zuercher. He was united in marriage to Dixie Lloyd on August 12, 1960, and she preceded him in...

Nov 11, 2024

Susan J. “Sue” Seddelmeyer, 70, of Decatur, Indiana passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, November 11, 2024, at her residence. 

She was born on August 9, 1954, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Marcus Schueler and Ilo Jean (Grote) Schueler. 

Sue was united in marriage to Carl L. Seddelmeyer on September 6, 1980. 

She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Preble, where...

Nov 9, 2024

Phillip B. Shoaf, 81, of Willshire, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Adams Memorial Hospital.

He was born on December 1, 1942 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Raymond F. and Dorothy (Elston) Shoaf. 

Phil was united in marriage to Carolyn Jones on July 12, 1964 at Union United Methodist Church, and she survives.

He served his country in the...

Nov 7, 2024

Richard E. Myers, 84, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Thursday morning, November 7, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born on October 3, 1940 in Berne, Indiana to Elmer and Margaret (Miller) Myers. Richard was united in marriage to Nancy Dague on October 6, 1961, at Mt. Hope Church in Berne, Indiana.

Richard was employed as a...

Nov 7, 2024

Earl “Dale” Wass, 80, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur, Indiana.

He was born on December 9, 1943 in Monroeville, Indiana to the late Emerson and Valera (Hart) Wass. 

Dale was united in marriage to Shirley A. Smith on April 5, 1969 at East Liberty United Methodist church, and she survives.

He was a...

Nov 4, 2024

Melvin C. “Bud” Fuelling, 87, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 at his residence. 

He was born on July 29, 1937, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Carl C. and Esther (Kukelhan) Fuelling. He was united in marriage Sharon (DeBolt) Gase on August 6, 1977, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Fuelling.

 Bud served his country in the United States...

Nov 3, 2024

David L. Schmidt, infant son of David M. and Lizzie Ann (Schwartz) Schmidt passed away Sunday morning, November 3, 2024, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana.

He was of the Old Order Amish.

David is survived by his parents, David M. and Lizzie Ann Schmidt of Monroe, Indiana; brother, Benjamin L. Schmidt at home; sister, Lizzie Ann Schmidt at home; maternal...

Nov 2, 2024

Martha “Marty” L. Bradfield, 90, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Adams Heritage in Monroeville, Indiana.

She was born on April 29, 1934, in Allen County, Indiana to the late Peter J. Pitzen and the late Marie A. Kintz. Marty was united in marriage to the late Loren M. Bradfield on September 19, 1953 in Allen County....

Oct 26, 2024

Beverly K. Wagner, 77, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana.

She was born on December 11, 1946, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Lloyd R. Spiegel and the late Doris B. (Jones) Koomler. Beverly was united in marriage to Anthony L. Wagner on September 17, 1966, at...

Oct 25, 2024

Carl H. Moore, 86, of Ossian, Indiana and former longtime resident of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Friday morning, October 25, 2024, at Ossian Health and Rehabilitation in Ossian.

He was born on June 13, 1938, in Adams County, Indiana to the late Irvin R. and Lavon (Mosser) Moore.   Carl was united in marriage to Noella M. Lehrman...

Oct 25, 2024

Dennis J. “Joe” Eyanson, 70, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Celebrate Senior Living in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on February 20, 1954, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Robert P. and Wanda J. (Garner) Eyanson. He was united in marriage to Linda K. Peterson and she preceded him in...

Oct 24, 2024

David V. Sinn, 76, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Stillwater Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on May 22, 1948, in Van Wert, Ohio to the late John and Thelma (Eddy) Sinn. He was united in marriage to Deanna L. Bultemeier on June 13, 1970, at Zion Lutheran...

Oct 24, 2024

Larry D. Gilbert, 84, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away early Thursday morning, October 24, 2024, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana.

He was born on May 9, 1940 in Monroeville, Indiana to Orval and Violet (Jewell) Gilbert.  On October 17, 1959, Larry married Nona A. Richard in Fort Wayne, Indiana and she preceded him in death...

Oct 23, 2024

Rev. Dr. David D. Biberstein, 80, of Columbia City, Indiana passed away Wednesday evening, October 23, 2024, at Lutheran Life Villages in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on August 27, 1944, in Berne, Indiana to the late Alton and Esther (Sprunger) Biberstein. In 1962, Dave entered the Freshman Class at Fort Wayne Bible College.  Following graduation...

Oct 22, 2024

Richard C. “Dick” Coyne, 91, of Convoy, Ohio, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.

He was born on June 24, 1933 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Francis J. and Mary E. (Tempel) Coyne. He was united in marriage to Evelyn R. Klinger on August 2, 1952, in Decatur, Indiana, and she preceded...

Oct 22, 2024

Cynthia A. “Cindy” Arnold, 73, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Tuesday evening, October 22, 2024, at her residence.

She was born on March 18, 1951, in Decatur, Indiana to Gerald and Lois (Werling) Gehrig. Cindy was united in marriage to Ronald Arnold on June 14, 1969, at Zion United Church of Christ.

Cindy graduated from...

Oct 21, 2024

Roger L. Bultemeier, 65, of Monroeville, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne.

He was born on January 12, 1959, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Norvin “Snorty” and Ileen Ruth (Lampe) Bultemeier. Roger was united in marriage to Carla Grote on April 11, 1987 at Immanuel Lutheran Church.

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Oct 17, 2024

Dianna R. Ehlerding, 75, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Thursday evening, October 17, 2024, at Adams Memorial Hospital.

Dianna was born on March 6, 1949 in Kentucky to Boyd Harrison and Emma L. (Mullins) Lacatis.

She was united in marriage to Frederick “Duane” Ehlerding on May 21, 1992.

Dianna was a member of...

Oct 17, 2024

Shirley M. Prentiss, 89, of Berne, Indiana passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, October 17, 2024, surrounded by her family at Swiss Village in Berne.

She was born on November 6, 1934, in Berne, Indiana to the late Edison and Berniece (Liechty) Lehmann. Shirley was united in marriage to Edward “Ed” Prentiss on September 28, 2002, in Fort...

Oct 16, 2024

Gary L. Patrick Sr., 72, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Wednesday afternoon, October 16, 2024, at his residence.

He was born on December 26, 1951 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Gary was united in marriage to Alice K. McCormick on November 10, 2001, in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He graduated from Central High School and was employed...