May 2, 2024

Janice E. Grover, 71, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away at her residence surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 2, 2024.

She was born in Decatur, Indiana on December 31, 1952 to the late Lester Aumann and the late Evelyn (Thieme) Aumann.

Janice was united in marriage to Tim Grover on April 14, 1989 at...

Apr 29, 2024

Colletta C. Woodall, 70, of Van Wert, Ohio passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Vancrest in Van Wert, Ohio.

She was born on October 16, 1953, in Decatur, Indiana to the late James Young and the late Rosalie (Stetler) Young. She was united in marriage to William J. “Woody” Woodall on September 20, 1975, in...

Apr 26, 2024

Arnold H. “Arny” Oetting, 95, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Friday morning, April 26, 2024, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur. He was born April 19, 1929 in Decatur, Indiana to Henry L. and Adelinda L. (Scheumann) Oetting.  Arny was united in marriage to Shirley “Jean” Perkins on May 28, 1954 and she preceded him in death on January...

Apr 24, 2024

Donald W. Spade, 82, of Berne, Indiana passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at his residence in Florida.

He was born on August 30, 1941, in Bluffton, Indiana to the late Glen Spade and the late Elizabeth (Ebnit) Spade.

Don was united in marriage to Jean C. Gerber on September 2, 1960, at the Cross...

Apr 23, 2024

Iona Winifred Amspaugh, age 91 of Berne, Indiana passed into the presence of her Lord on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana.

She was born on December 10, 1932, in Darke County, Ohio to the late Wilford Zeller and Lessie (Warvel) Ampsaugh.

Iona was a 1950 graduate of Greenville High School...

Apr 23, 2024

Robert H. Bowen, 89, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday morning, April 23, 2024 at Stillwater Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on July 22, 1934 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Kermit Bowen and the late Bertha (Heath) Bowen. Bob was united in marriage to Gloria L. Hormann on July 31, 1955,...

Apr 22, 2024

Mark R. Wilson, 64, of Berne, Indiana passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, at his residence.

He was born on March 15, 1960, in Miami, Florida to Larry and Norma J. (Bailey) Wilson.

He previously worked for Smith Brothers in Berne, Indiana.

He loved cats and had a fascination with astronomy.

Apr 16, 2024

Connie L. Maassel, 71, of New Haven, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Ft. Wayne after being suddenly stricken at home.

She was born on October 4, 1952 in Wolf Lake, Indiana, the daughter of John H. and Ilene M. (Jacob) Young.

Connie was united in marriage...

Apr 15, 2024

Michael P. Sommers, 73, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born on March 17, 1951 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Ralph W. Sommers and the late Alice M. (Pearsall) Sommers. Mike was united in marriage to Marilyn Minnich on June...

Apr 15, 2024

Joshua L. Schwartz of Bryant, Indiana passed away shortly after birth on Monday afternoon, April 15, 2024, at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, Indiana.

He was born on April 15, 2024, to Paul L.S. and Linda M. (Schwartz) Schwartz.

Joshua was of the Old Order Amish.

He is survived by his parents,...

Apr 14, 2024

Anna Louise Amstutz, 95, of Berne, Indiana passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Swiss Village.

She was born on August 31, 1928, in Tientsin, China to the late Peter J. and Jennie Mae (Gottshall) Boehr, who served as Mennonite missionaries there.

Anna Lou was united in marriage to Jonathan L. Amstutz on June 12,...

Apr 14, 2024

Nancy Lee Earhart-Whited, 74, of Portland, Indiana passed away Sunday afternoon, April 14, 2024, at Persimmon Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Portland, Indiana.

She was born on November 19, 1949, in Bluffton, Indiana to the late Orva Earhart and the late Henrietta (Harris) Earhart.

Nancy was a Nurse’s Aide for Methodist Home in Warren for 16...

Apr 12, 2024

Virginia M. Bertsch, 97, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Friday morning, April 12, 2024, at her residence.

She was born on April 16, 1926, in Adams County, Indiana to the late Curt Fritzinger and the late Vera (Hammond) Fritzinger. On September 8, 1945, Virginia married Lewis R. Bertsch in Adams County, Indiana and he preceded her in...

Apr 12, 2024

Darla Rhymer, 61, of Monroeville, Ind. passed away Friday morning, April 12, 2024 at her residence.

Darla was born May 28, 1962 in Fort Wayne, Ind. to the late Keith Stephenson and the late Phyllis (Hook) Stephenson.

She was united in marriage to Bruce Rhymer on July 28, 1984 at Monroeville Church of the Nazarene,...

Apr 11, 2024

Ivan C. Lepper, 92, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away Thursday evening, April 11, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Ivan was born on March 20, 1932 in Allen County, Indiana to Martin and Ida (Nahrwold) Lepper.  He was united in marriage to Ardina Scheumann on June 13, 1959.

Ivan was a member of...

Apr 10, 2024

Gloria Ann Sorg, 84, of Hoagland, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on June 26, 1939 in Wabash County, Indiana to the late John Houser and the late Lenchen (Alexander) Houser.

Gloria was united in marriage to Ervin Sorg on April...

Apr 10, 2024

Emanuel L. Schwartz, age 3, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Wednesday morning, April 10, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on February 23, 2021, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Marcus A. Schwartz and Elizabeth E. (Eicher) Schwartz.

Emanuel was of the Old Order Amish.

He is survived...

Apr 5, 2024

Marie Katherine Fuelling was given life by her Creator and was born on April 29, 2010, the child of Matt and Karey Fuelling.  On May 16, 2010, she received the gift of Holy Baptism in the Name of the Father and of the Son and the Holy Spirit and became a child of God.  She confessed her baptismal faith...

Apr 4, 2024

Robert H. Hegerfeld, 99, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away Thursday morning, April 4, 2024, at Adams Heritage.

He was born on May 30, 1924, in Allen county to the late Herman and Anna (Hockemeyer) Hegerfeld.

Bob was united in marriage to Helene (Werling) Hegerfeld on October 4, 1952 at Bethlehem Lutheran in Ossian, Indiana. She...

Mar 30, 2024

Maxine L. Brewster, 85, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Saturday morning, March 30, 2024, at her residence.

She was born on April 9, 1938, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Virgil H. and Lola L. (Bollenbacher) Cook.

Maxine was united in marriage to Keith L. Brewster on October 1, 1988 in Decatur, Indiana. He preceded...