Oct 17, 2023

Harold LaVaughn Merkle, 85, of Willshire, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Adams Memorial Hospital.

He was born on October 7, 1938 in Van Wert County, Ohio to the late Harold G. Merkle and the late Mildred L. (Giessler) Merkle. Harold was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Schumm and the Decatur Moose...

Oct 17, 2023

Tamara Suzanne Gase, 61, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at her daughter’s residence following an apparent medical event.

She was born on September 13, 1962, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Eugene and Marilyn (Robinson) Vetter. Tamara was united in marriage to Stewart Gase and he preceded her in death on March...

Oct 16, 2023

Thomas Sylvester Smith, 85, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023 at Christian Care Retirement Center in Bluffton, Indiana.

He was born on June 23, 1938 in Geneva, Indiana to the late Charles Sylvester Smith and the late Tennessee Renerva (Hicks) Smith.

Thomas served his country in the United States Marines Corps...

Oct 15, 2023

Nicholas Paul Comment, 34, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at his residence.

He was born on April 6, 1989 in Decatur, Indiana to Anthony “Tony” Comment and Peggy (Gerke) Comment-Huntley. Nick’s life partner was Candise Woodruff, and they were together since they were both 14 years old.

Nick was a...

Oct 15, 2023

Gertrude F. Brames, 85, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Sunday evening, October 15, 2023, at her residence. She was born on January 12, 1938, in Hoagland, Indiana to the late Henry and Cecilia (Hoffman) Renninger. On June 21, 1958, Gertrude married Parnell L. “Wimp” Brames at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hessen Cassel and he preceded her in death on...

Oct 12, 2023

Nancy J. Burkhart, 70, of New Haven, Indiana passed away Thursday evening, October 12, 2023, at Ashton Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on August 6, 1953, in Shenandoah, Iowa to the late James A. Severns and the late Thelma N. (Akes) Severns. She was united in marriage to Ronald G....

Oct 12, 2023

Judy Bell, 81, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Thursday morning, October 12, 2023, at Adams Woodcrest.

She was born on May 24, 1942 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Luther and Marie (Haag) Downey.  On June 3, 1976, Judy married Raymond Bell in Kendallville, Indiana.

Judy was a member of Decatur Lighthouse Assembly of God.

Oct 11, 2023

Roger Kenneth Gallmeyer, 70, of LaGrange, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Adams Heritage in Monroeville, Indiana.

He was born on January 16, 1953 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Delbert Gallmeyer and the late Selma (Neff) Gallmeyer.

Roger was a former member of St. John Lutheran Church, Flatrock in Monroeville. He...

Oct 11, 2023

Douglas Rademacher, 84, of Monroeville passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center.

He was born on August 18, 1939, in Stendal, Indiana to the late Clarence Rademacher and the late Alice (Douglas) Rademacher. He was united in marriage to Donna Arnold on September 29, 1962, at Bethel Baptist Church in Stendal, Indiana.

Oct 9, 2023

Linda L. Fifer, 76, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Monday, October 9, 2023, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.

She was born on February 14, 1947, in Kansas City, Missouri to the late G. Verl Lautzenheiser and the late Alta Mae (Tumbleson) Lautzenheiser. Linda was united in marriage to Tom Fifer on October 19, 1995, in Monroe, Indiana....

Oct 8, 2023

Larry L. Hockemeyer, 81, of New Haven, Indiana passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023, at his son’s residence.

He was born on March 21, 1942, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Clarence and Hannah(Koppenhofer) Hockemeyer.  Larry was united in marriage to Julaine S. Gallmeyer on June 14, 1963 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Preble. She preceded...

Oct 4, 2023

Ardythe Mae (Luginbill) Flueckiger, 99, a lifelong resident of Berne, Indiana passed away Wednesday afternoon, October 4, 2023, at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana.

Ardythe was the daughter of the late Mrs. Ira H. Sprunger. Ardythe married Valier B. Flueckiger on November 30, 1947. He preceded her in death on June 13, 2010.

After graduating...

Oct 3, 2023

Joyce A. Bland, 70, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at Golden Years Homestead in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on August 23, 1953, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Walter Knipstein and the late Florence Jane (Smith) Knipstein. Joyce was united in marriage to Terry M. Bland on October 23,...

Sep 29, 2023

Tom A. Ruble, 90, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023 at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur, Indiana.

He was born on September 4, 1933 in Allen County to the late Romey Ruble and the late Treva (Barkley) Ruble.

Tom was united in marriage to Carolyn Hakes on December 3, 1955 at Union...

Sep 29, 2023

Ellamae Haessig, 80, of Syracuse, Indiana passed away Friday, September 29, 2023, at Waterford Crossing Healthcare.

She was born on March 13, 1943 to the late Richard and Rhoda M. (Jones) Speakman. Ellamae was united in marriage to Roger G. Haessig on August 21, 1965, at Union Chapel United Methodist Church.  He preceded her in death on...

Sep 22, 2023

Kevin James Beer, 65, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Friday morning, September 22, 2023, at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on February 2, 1958, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Wendell J. Beer and the late Carol S. (Archer) Beer.

Kevin was a member of the Eagles Aerie...

Sep 22, 2023

Phyllis J. Bryant, 89, of Fort Wayne, Indiana and former longtime resident of Adams County passed away Friday, September 22, 2023, at Coventry Meadows Assisted Living in Fort Wayne.

She was born on July 12, 1934, in Allen County, Indiana to the late Harold E. and Opal L.(Wright) Schnepp. Phyllis was united in marriage to Lee E....

Sep 20, 2023

Esther Eileen (Teeple) Adams, 95, of Berne, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Swiss Village in Berne.

She was born on July 9, 1928, to her parents, the late Albert Teeple and late Leona (Bartling) Teeple.  She was married to Ora S. Adams for 52 years, before his passing on September 22, 2001.

Sep 20, 2023

Dorothy I. Scherry, 97, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Wednesday morning, September 20, 2023, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.

She was born on June 10, 1926, in Adams County, Indiana to the late Phillip Strahm and the late Lula K. (Scherry) Strahm. On June 15, 1947, Dorothy married Harold Scherry and he preceded her in death...

Sep 20, 2023

Cindy L. Painter, 70, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Adams Memorial Hospital.

She was born on June 5, 1953, Decatur, Indiana to the late William and Phyllis Jean (Elzey) Murray.

She was united in marriage to Harold C. Painter on November 1, 1975, at Zion United Church of Christ in...