Sep 7, 2024

Kenneth W. Bleeke, 80, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Parkview Hospital – Randallia in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on October 15, 1943, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Edward G. Bleeke and Mildred L. (Weber) Bleeke.

Ken served in the United States Army Reserve.

He married...

Sep 6, 2024

George E. Buhler, 105, of Berne, Indiana, went to his heavenly home on Friday, September 6, 2024.  He was born July 24, 1919, in New Jersey, to Lauretta (Bell) Buhler and George Buhler.  He married Rose Cardone on April 12, 1947.

George was the oldest of four sons.  At age 15, George found it necessary to quit...

Sep 2, 2024

Wayne F. Bultemeier, 78, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024, at Ossian Healthcare in Ossian, Indiana.

He was born on June 16, 1946, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Edwin and Amanda (Scheimann) Bultemeier. Wayne was united in marriage to Pamela Genth on January 27, 1968, at St. John Lutheran Church, Flatrock....

Sep 1, 2024

Phyllis Ann Moore, 64, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at her residence.

She was born on May 18, 1960, in Wichita, Kansas to the late Phillip and Anna (Landreth) Lee.

She was united in marriage to John A. Moore on July 7, 1978 in Kansas City, Kansas.

She...

Aug 31, 2024

Judith Diane “Judy” Sheets, 81, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Indiana University Healthcare – Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.

She was born on June 22, 1943, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Robert Rawlings and Doris (Godwin) Rawlings.

Judy was united in marriage to Garry E. Sheets on April 18,...

Aug 30, 2024

Alta Mae Thatcher, 90, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, at Markle Health and Rehabilitation in Markle, Indiana.

She was born on March 11, 1934, in Adams County to the late Russell Siders and the late Evelyn E. (Schillinger) Clark. Alta Mae was united in marriage to Lester Thatcher and he preceded her...

Aug 30, 2024

Jerry Lee Sprunger went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday August 30, 2024. Jerry was born on March 13, 1935 to the late Leslie and Osie (Heistand) Sprunger. He married Norma Sue Calhoun, from Kaufman, Texas, on August 21, 1960 at First Missionary Church in Berne, Indiana. Together they have 3 children, Rex (Loralee) Sprunger of...

Aug 28, 2024

Byron W. Liechty, 93, of Berne, Indiana went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday morning, August 28, 2024, at Swiss Village in Berne.

He was born on June 16, 1931, in Berne, Indiana to the late Paul E. and Sarah Anna (Felber) Liechty. Bryon was united in marriage to Ruth Mary Lehman on...

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...