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Sandra J. Strickler

Sandra J. Strickler

Nov 19, 2012

Sandra J. Strickler, 77 years old of Willshire, Ohio, passed away at 6:51 a.m. on Monday, November 19, 2012 in the Van Crest of Convoy located in Convoy, Ohio. Sandra was born on Friday, April 5, 1935 in Chattanooga, Ohio the daughter of the late Kenneth Hoblet and the late Gertrude (Baker) Hoblet. She married the late Lester L. Strickler...

Orpha M. Young

Orpha M. Young

Nov 18, 2012

Orpha M. Young, 91 years old of Decatur, Indiana, passed away at 8:35 p.m. on Sunday, November 18, 2012 in the Woodcrest Nursing Center located in Decatur. Orpha was born on Sunday, April 3, 1921 in Wells County, Indiana the daughter of the late William David Merritt and the late Alice Elizabeth (Habig) Merritt. She married the late Marion Oliver...

Paul D. Switzer

Paul D. Switzer

Nov 18, 2012

Paul D. Switzer, 87 years old of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away at 3:10 p.m. on Sunday, November 18, 2012 in the Hearth & Home Assisted Living in Van Wert, Ohio. Paul was born on Thursday, May 28, 1925 in Ohio City, Ohio the son of the late Dean Switzer and the late Esther (Putman) Switzer. He married Ella Franz...

Ellen L. Springer-Thieme

Ellen L. Springer-Thieme

Nov 18, 2012

Ellen L. Springer-Thieme, 92 years old of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2012 in Woodcrest Nursing Center. She was born on Monday, May 31, 1920 in Adams County, Indiana the daughter of the late Fred E. Fuelling and the late Elsie M. (Franz) Fuelling. She married Forrest A. Springer on November 10, 1945 and he passed away...

James E. Bowyer

James E. Bowyer

Nov 16, 2012

James E. Bowyer, 76 years old of Fort Wayne, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 16, 2012 in the Parkview Regional Medical Center. His death was unexpected after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on Monday, July 20, 1936 in Decatur, Indiana the son of the late Joseph F. Bowyer and the late Lena...

Mary Melching

Mary Melching

Nov 12, 2012

Mary Melching, 104 years old of Decatur, Indiana, passed away at 2:02 a.m. on Monday, November 12, 2012 in the Woodcrest Nursing Center located in Decatur. Mary was born on Saturday, August 22, 1908 in Clinton County, Indiana the daughter of the late James Halberstadt and the late Flava (Ploughe) Halberstadt. She married Dorus D. Werling on January 22, 1927...

Kent D. Whitacre

Kent D. Whitacre

Nov 11, 2012

Kent D. Whitacre, 64 years old of Monroe, Indiana, passed away at 2:36 p.m. on Sunday, November 11, 2012 in the Adams Memorial Hospital located in Decatur, Indiana following a 3 year battle with cancer. Kent was born on Friday, November 14, 1947 in Decatur, Indiana the son of the late DeVon Whitacre and the late Alberta (Weil) Whitacre. He...

Helen G. Reynolds

Helen G. Reynolds

Nov 11, 2012

November 11, 2012 in the Village of Heritage located in Monroeville, Indiana. Helen G. Reynolds, 100 years old of Decatur, Indiana, passed away at 7:05 a.m. on Sunday, Helen was born on Saturday, December 23, 1911 in Adams County, Indiana the Daughter of the late T. M. Parr and the late Pearl H. (Clase) Parr. She married the late Noble...

Marlene K. Clem

Marlene K. Clem

Nov 4, 2012

Marlene K. Clem, 51 years old of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2012 in the Lutheran Hospital of Indiana. She was born on Tuesday, October 10, 1961 in Adams County, Indiana the daughter of the late Charles William "Bill" Golliff and the late Zelna M. "Sally" (Brunner) Golliff. She married Charles A. "Chuck" Clem on December 31,...

Terry D. Ogg

Terry D. Ogg

Nov 3, 2012

Terry D. Ogg, 64 years old of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2012 in the Lutheran Hospital of Indiana. He was born on Saturday, January 3, 1948 in Adams County, Indiana the son of the late Max E. Ogg and Helen J. (Owens) Ogg. He married Joan M. Burkley on November 3, 1979 in Decatur, Indiana. Terry...

Ethel E Mckinley

Ethel E Mckinley

Oct 30, 2012

Ethel E McKinley June 3, 1923 - October 30, 2012

Ethel E. McKinley, 89, Bluffton, passed away on Tuesday, October 30 in Bluffton. She was born to Clarence and Ida(Graham) Gilson on June 3, 1923 in Titusville, PA. She married Victor McKinley on February 3, 1943 in Presque Isle, ME. Ethel was a member of the Mt Hope Church...

Naomi V Von Gunten

Naomi V Von Gunten

Oct 30, 2012

Naomi V Von Gunten October 2, 1918 - October 30, 2012

Naomi V. Von Gunten, 94, Berne, passed away October 30, 2012 at Swiss Village. She was born to Caleb and Ottelia(Sprunger) Sprunger on October 2, 1918 in Adams County. She married Sherman Von Gunten on July 4, 1937 in Berne. Naomi was a member of the First Mennonite...

Mary Williams

Mary Williams

Oct 29, 2012

Mary "Katie" Williams, 62 years old of Ohio City, Ohio, passed away at 6:53 a.m. on Monday, October 29, 2012 in the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center located in Van Wert, Ohio. Katie was born on Sunday, May 28, 1950 in Livingston, Kentucky the daughter of the late Clayton Woodall and Audrey (Mahaffey) Woodall, her mother survives. She married the...

Ronald L. Luginbill

Ronald L. Luginbill

Oct 29, 2012

Ronald L. Luginbill, 61 years old, a lifelong resident of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Monday morning, October 29, 2012 at his residence. Ron was born on Saturday, January 27, 1951 in Decatur, Indiana the son of the late Robert L. Luginbill and Patricia L. (Beery) Luginbill and his mother survives. He married Linda Friedley on June 7, 1975 in...

Alfredo Mendez

Alfredo Mendez

Oct 28, 2012

Alfredo "Freddie" Mendez, 53 years old of Decatur, Indiana, passed away at 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 28, 2012 at Woodcrest Nursing Center . He was born on Monday, August 17, 1959 in San Antonio, Texas the son of the late Roy Alvarado and the late Josefa (Morales) Alvarado. Freddie was a member of the St. Mary of the Assumption...

Donald L. Bollenbacher

Donald L. Bollenbacher

Oct 23, 2012

Donald L. Bollenbacher, age 85, of Decatur, passed into the arms of his Lord while in the love and care of his family at his home on Tuesday night, Oct. 23, 2012. Don was born on August 28, 1927 in Jefferson Township at home to Edward and Nora (Morningstar) Bollenbacher, the youngest of six children. He was raised on the...

Michael J. Lehman

Michael J. Lehman

Oct 22, 2012

Michael J. Lehman February 10, 1939 - October 22, 2012

Michael J. Lehman, 73, Fort Wayne, native of Berne passed away Monday, October 22, 2012 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born to Edgar and Inez (Habegger) Lehman on February 10, 1939. He married Donna Lehmann on October 4, 1959. Michael was a member of the Fort Wayne...

Mildred L. Brinneman

Mildred L. Brinneman

Oct 20, 2012

Mildred L. Brinneman June 19, 1918 - October 20, 2012

Mildred L. Brinneman, 94, Berne, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Swiss Village. She was born to William and Dovie (Bellville) Killingbeck on June 19, 1918 in Michigan City, IN. She married Vernon Brinneman on June 6, 1940 and lived in Wells County most of her life. Mildred...

Randall F. Culver

Randall F. Culver

Oct 17, 2012

Randall F. Culver October 20, 1938 - October 17, 2012

Randall F. Culver, 73, Berne passed away October 17, 2012 at Chalet Village, Berne. He was born to Kenneth and Dortha (Green) Culver on October 20, 1938 in Warsaw, IN. He married Janice Hay on August 28, 1957 who survives. Randy was a member of the Mt.Hope Church of...

Frederick W. Kukelhan

Frederick W. Kukelhan

Oct 15, 2012

Frederick W. "" Kukelhan, 81 years old of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2012 at his residence. He was born on Tuesday, June 9, 1931 in Adams County, Indiana the son of the late Fred W. Kukelhan and the late Marie (Schueler) Kukelhan. He married Carol Ann Adam on November 7, 1959 in and she passed away...

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