Florence I. Moser
September 29, 2026
Florence I. Moser, 99, of Decatur, Indiana passed away late Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at her daughter’s residence in Decatur.
She was born on August 14, 1927 in Decatur, Indiana to Erwin C. and Emilie (Bulmahn) Bienz. Florence was united in marriage to L. Gene Moser at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Decatur, on May 13, 1950, and he preceded her in death...
Jane Bohanan Heischman
September 29, 2026
Jane Bohanan Heischman, 85, passed away peacefully at home on September 29, 2026, surrounded by those she loved, following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.
Jane was one of those rare people whose goodness seemed to come naturally. She was kind, gentle, thoughtful, caring, and deeply selfless, with a beautiful smile that radiated warmth and love. But beneath that gentleness was...
Sharon Rose Schaefer
September 27, 2026
Sharon Rose Schaefer, 85, of Decatur, Indiana took the Lord’s hand peacefully on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at home, surrounded by the love of her family.
Sharon was born on July 19, 1941 in Monroeville, Indiana and grew into a resilient, spirited woman with a pure heart and a deep love for her family. Her family was truly her whole world...
Kermit E. Garner
September 25, 2026
Kermit E. Garner, 89, of Ossian, Indiana, and former longtime resident of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026 at Ossian Health and Rehab.
He was born on April 19, 1937 in Adams County, Indiana to the late Joe and Mae (Blount) Garner.
Kermit was united in marriage to Daisy M. Irwin on May 29, 1955 in Bobo, and she...
C. June Thompson
September 25, 2026
C. June Thompson, 80, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Friday, September 25, 2026, at Adams Woodcrest.
June was born on October 2, 1945 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to the late Charles and Florence (Nowlin) Hill. She was married to Daniel J. Thompson on April 15, 1972 in Fort Wayne, Indiana and he preceded her in death on January 6,...
James D. McBride
September 24, 2026
James D. McBride, 65, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2026, where he was working following a heart attack while mowing.
He was born on December 12, 1960 in Decatur, Indiana, to the late Charles and Alice (Bebout) McBride.
Jim was a 1979 Graduate of Bellmont High School. He retired from Baker & Schultz following 9 years of employment. Following...
Michael K. "Mike" Ripley
September 23, 2026
Michael K. “Mike” Ripley, 82, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away at 5:56 p.m. Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
Mike was born on June 4, 1944, in Monroe, Indiana, to Leland A. and Midge C. (Davis) Ripley. He was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Emily M. Heare, on October 10, 1964, in Decatur,...
Gale Lynn Rothgeb
September 23, 2026
Gale Lynn Rothgeb, 74, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away Wednesday morning, September 23, 2026, surrounded by his children at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He was born on July 21, 1952, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late George H. and DeVetta M. (Bolyard) Rothgeb. Gale was united in marriage to Margaret Anne “Peggy” Schnelker on May 24, 1975, at...
Judith H. "Judy" Messman
September 21, 2026
Judith H. “Judy” Messman, 84, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Monday afternoon, September 21, 2026 at Adams Heritage in Monroeville.
Judy was born on April 2, 1942 in Allen County, Indiana to Amuel and Lillian (Gerardot) Barclay). On June 16, 1962, she was united in marriage to Larry R. Messman at St. Louis Catholic Church, Besancon in New Haven, Indiana.
Judy graduated...
Lucy A. Price
September 19, 2026
Lucy A. Price, 92, of Berne, Indiana, passed away Saturday afternoon, September 19, 2026, surrounded by her family at Swiss Village in Berne.
She was born on June 5, 1934, in Jay County, Indiana, to the late Dexter D. and Leta L. (Bechdolt) Steed. Lucy was united in marriage to John W. Price on December 31, 1977, in Portland, Indiana, and...
James V. Bourquin
September 16, 2026
James V. “Jim” Bourquin, 65, of Hoagland, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born on June 4, 1961, in Canton, Ohio, to James Raymond Bourquin, who preceded him in death, and Paula (Mariol) Bourquin.
Jim was a member of the American Legion Post #420 in Monroeville, Indiana. He was a longtime self-employed...
Margaret J. Wickey
September 11, 2026
Margaret J. “Maggie” Wickey, 79, of Geneva, Indiana, passed away Friday, September 11, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center.
She was born on February 27, 1947, in Geneva, Indiana, to the late Levi & Josephine (Schwartz) Christner. Maggie was united in marriage to Tobias “Toby” Wickey on October 23, 1969 and he preceded her in death on October 31, 2021.
Maggie was...
Shawn M. Roach Sr.
September 10, 2026
Shawn M. Roach Sr., 43 of Montpelier, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at his parent’s residence following a medical emergency.
He was born on January 20, 1983, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Joe & Amy (Kintz) Roach.
Shawn was united in marriage to Ashley Barker on January 20, 2021 in Leo, Indiana
Shawn was a member of the Sons of...
Lowell J. Scheumann
September 10, 2026
Lowell J. Scheumann, 66, of Hoagland, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on November 20, 1959, in Decatur, Indiana, to the late Alfred and Leonora (Rebber) Scheumann.
Lowell was united in marriage to Doris Oetting on August 15, 1987, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne. Doris preceded him in death on April 8,...
Hildegarde Bauermeister
September 2, 2026
Hildegarde Bauermeister, 93, of Ossian, Indiana passed away Wednesday evening, September 2, 2026, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana.
She was born on February 24, 1933 in Allen County, Indiana to Louis and Caroline “Lena” (Kanning) Bearman.
Hildegarde was united in marriage to Ralph Bauermeister on April 21, 1957 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Soest.
She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church...
Leah L. Girod
August 31, 2026
Leah L. Girod, 91, of Berne, Indiana, passed away Monday afternoon, August 31, 2026, surrounded by her family at her residence.
She was born on April 22, 1935, in Geneva, Indiana, to the late Amos and Leah (Schwartz) Graber. Leah married Emanuel S. Girod on April 22, 1954, and he preceded her in death on November 18, 2021.
Leah was a member...
Samantha A. Schaefer
August 30, 2026
Samantha Aileen “Sami” Schaefer, 34, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Sunday, August 30, 2026, at her residence.
Born on December 30, 1991 in Kokomo, Indiana to Tim and Mia Hartleroad, she was united in marriage to William J. Schaefer on June 28, 2013.
Sami enjoyed spending time with her son and her nieces and nephew. Sami enjoyed listening to music and riding...
Thomas M. Jones
August 27, 2026
Thomas M Jones, 93 of Monroeville passed away on August 27, 2026
He was born in Van Wert, Ohio on August 8,1933 to Glen Jones and Marie (Jones) Summersett. He was baptized in Middle Point, Ohio in 1933.
Tom began working at a young age as a farm hand in rural Ohio. He moved to Monroeville as a teen and worked his...
Daniel J. Frank
August 23, 2026
Daniel J. Frank, 66, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Sunday evening, August 23, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center following a stroke he suffered a year ago.
He was born on July 12, 1960 in Wayne, Michigan to Rev. Donald and Evelyn (Fathauer) Frank. Dan was united in marriage to Kimberly Melcher on October 7, 1989 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church,...
Nyla J. Johnson
August 21, 2026
Nyla J. Johnson, age 85, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away at 9:41 a.m. Friday, August 21, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her children singing her favorite hymns.
She was born on May 8, 1941, in Decatur, Indiana, to Glen E. and Irene M. (Peck) Girod, both of whom preceded her in death. Nyla was united in marriage to Richard D....
