Families We are Privileged to Serve

Phillip B. Shoaf

Phillip B. Shoaf

November 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...

Richard E. Myers

Richard E. Myers

November 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...

Earl "Dale" Wass

Earl "Dale" Wass

November 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...

Melvin C. "Bud" Fuelling

Melvin C. "Bud" Fuelling

November 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...

David L. Schmidt

David L. Schmidt

November 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...

Martha L Bradfield

Martha L Bradfield

November 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....

Beverly K. Wagner

Beverly K. Wagner

October 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...

Carl H. Moore

Carl H. Moore

October 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...

Dennis J. "Joe" Eyanson

Dennis J. "Joe" Eyanson

October 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...

David V. Sinn

David V. Sinn

October 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...

Larry D Gilbert

Larry D Gilbert

October 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...

Rev. Dr. David D. Biberstein

Rev. Dr. David D. Biberstein

October 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...

Richard C. "Dick" Coyne

Richard C. "Dick" Coyne

October 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...

Cynthia A. Arnold

Cynthia A. Arnold

October 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...

Roger L. Bultemeier

Roger L. Bultemeier

October 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.

...

Dianna R. Ehlerding

Dianna R. Ehlerding

October 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...

Shirley M. Prentiss

Shirley M. Prentiss

October 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...

Gary L. Patrick, Sr.

Gary L. Patrick, Sr.

October 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...

Norma C. Noll

Norma C. Noll

October 14, 2024

Norma C. Noll, 94, of Decatur, Indiana and a former resident of LaGrange, Indiana passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Adams Woodcrest Nursing Home, Decatur, Indiana.

She was born on June 29, 1930, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Anthony and Vida Viola (Chronister) Lammert.

Norma was a member of the American Legion...

Kenneth L. Vore

Kenneth L. Vore

October 11, 2024

Kenneth L. Vore, 77, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Friday afternoon, October 11, 2024, at his residence.

He was born on January 13, 1947, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Donald E. and Claudine G. (Mann) Vore. Ken was united in marriage to Shirley Cummings and she passed away in 1998. He was later married to Sue...

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