Families We are Privileged to Serve

Julia Louise Webster-Rigsby

Julia Louise Webster-Rigsby

Mar 6, 2023

Julia Louise Webster-Rigsby, 62, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, at her residence.

She was born on March 30, 1960, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Robert Nathan Webster and Nancy Lou (Gordon) Webster.

Julia was united in marriage to Henry Victor “Vic” Rigsby on July 4, 2009, at Memorial...

Leonard Sell

Leonard Sell

Mar 5, 2023

Leonard Edward Sell, 79, of Bryant, Indiana, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023, at IU Health Jay Hospital in Portland, Indiana.

He was born on May 22, 1943, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Eli Sell and the late Ruth (Smith) Alberson.

Leonard was a self-employed junk dealer.

Survivors include six children, Connie...

Laura Merkle

Laura Merkle

Mar 5, 2023

Laura Merkle, 86, of Ohio City, Ohio, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Van Wert Manor in Van Wert, Ohio.

She was born on December 20, 1936 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Wilhelm E. Witte and the late Anna (Weber) Witte.

Laura was united in marriage to Norbert Merkle on April 27, 1957...

Clyde Don Wulliman

Clyde Don Wulliman

Mar 4, 2023

Clyde Don Wulliman, 79, of Berne, Indiana passed away Saturday morning, March 4, 2023, at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on Sunday, November 14, 1943, in Berne, Indiana to the late Fred Curtis Wulliman and the late Gertrude M. (Sprunger) Wulliman.  Clyde was united in marriage to Marjorie Jean Lehman on...

Richard G. Gresla

Richard G. Gresla

Mar 3, 2023

Richard G. Gresla, 94, of Central Lake, Michigan passed away Friday, March 3, 2023 at Adams Memorial Hospital.

He was born on September 1, 1928 in Monroe, Michigan to the late George Gresla and the late Olga (Schmidt) Gresla.

Richard was married to Maxine O. Burnham on February 4, 1956 in Lansing Michigan.  She preceded...

Bonita S. Hoffman

Bonita S. Hoffman

Feb 28, 2023

Bonita S. “Bonnie” Hoffman, 79, Hoagland, Indiana passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Parkview Randallia Hospital.

She was born on February 26, 1944, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Louis F. and Olga L. (Koenemann) Krueckeberg.

Bonita was united in marriage to Arlo G. “Butch” Hoffman on November 8, 1963 in Decatur, Indiana.  He...

Lois Erline Wulliman

Lois Erline Wulliman

Feb 27, 2023

Lois Erline Wulliman, 83, of Berne, Indiana passed away Monday evening, February 27, 2023, at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana.

She was born on October 24, 1939, in Berne, Indiana to the late Clarence Steiner and the late Evangeline (Nussbaum) Steiner. She was united in marriage to Roscoe Wulliman on June 27, 1957, in Berne, Indiana.

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Hillis "Phillis" Ann Sudduth

Hillis "Phillis" Ann Sudduth

Feb 26, 2023

Hillis Ann “Phillis” Sudduth, 87, of Decatur, Indiana formerly of Angola, Indiana passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023 at her daughter’s residence.

She was born on July 20, 1935, in Adams County to the late Brent Williams and the late Ethel (Turner) Williams. Phillis was married to Robert L. Sudduth, Sr. on July 8, 1950 in Rising...

Tommy K. Vore

Tommy K. Vore

Feb 26, 2023

Tommy K. Vore, 78, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on September 9, 1944, in Bluffton, Indiana, to the late Donald E. and Claudine G. (Mann) Vore.

He was previously employed at Don Halls Guesthouse, Seat Cover Center in Fort Wayne, and...

Dale Anton Gerber

Dale Anton Gerber

Feb 25, 2023

Dale Anton Gerber, 64, of Yoder, Indiana passed away Saturday morning, February 25, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family, after a short battle with cancer.

He was born on April 30, 1958, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late M. Wayne and Lois A. (Heckler) Gerber.

Dale was united in marriage to Laurie...

James Henry Sheets

James Henry Sheets

Feb 24, 2023

James Henry Sheets, 78, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Cedarhurst of Fort Wayne.

He was born on December 3, 1944, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Edwin and Margaretha (Hertwig) Sheets.

James was united in marriage to Ingrid Helmchen on October 7, 1972, at St. Paul’s Lutheran...

Mark Alan Fuelling

Mark Alan Fuelling

Feb 20, 2023

Mark Alan Fuelling, 59, of Woodburn, Indiana passed away Monday evening, February 20, 2023, at his residence following an unexpected medical event.

He was born on April 20, 1963, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Franklin Fuelling and the late Carrol L. (Heine) Fuelling. Mark was united in marriage to Shelly Schurg on June 20, 1987,...

Donald W. Buuck

Donald W. Buuck

Feb 19, 2023

Donald W. Buuck, 72, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on March 5, 1950, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Arnold E. Buuck and the late Dorothy S. (Rebber) Buuck. Donald was united in marriage to Patricia Remy on March 3, 1973, in Massachusetts.

He served...

Judith "Judy" A. Williams

Judith "Judy" A. Williams

Feb 18, 2023

Judith Ann “Judy” Williams, 81, of Monroe, Indiana passed away Saturday morning, February 18, 2023 at her residence.

Judy was born November 10, 1941 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Victor McBarnes and the late Martha (Eicher) McBarnes. She was united in marriage to Howard Williams on June 16, 1962 at High Street United Methodist Church in...

Kent Alan Frederick

Kent Alan Frederick

Feb 18, 2023

Kent Alan Frederick, 65, of Fort Wayne, Ind. passed away Saturday morning, February 18, 2023 at his residence.

Kent was born December 11, 1957 in Fort Wayne to the late Howard Frederick and the late Eileen (Scherer) Frederick. He was a 1976 graduate of Heritage High School and a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Fuelling.

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Wayne H. Kirchner

Wayne H. Kirchner

Feb 15, 2023

Wayne H. Kirchner, 74, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on February 15, 2023 at Adams Memorial Hospital.

He was born October 6, 1948 in Decatur, Indiana, the son of the late Wilbur Kirchner and the late Marcella (Bleeke) Kirchner.  Wayne was united in marriage to Dorothy Bohnke on June 16, 1973 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Decatur...

Bruce G. Thorpe

Bruce G. Thorpe

Feb 15, 2023

Bruce G. Thorpe, 80, of Ossian, Indiana passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on October 2, 1942, in Trenton, New Jersey to the late Edwin G. Thorpe and the late Lolita M. (Danenberger) Thorpe. Bruce was united in marriage to Diana Scheumann Dishong on June 5, 2005 at Bethlehem Lutheran...

Elsita "Elsie" E. Canales

Elsita "Elsie" E. Canales

Feb 15, 2023

Elsita “Elsie” E. Canales, 77, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Wednesday morning, February 15, 2023, at Woodcrest in Decatur.

She was born in May 17, 1945, in Ohio City, Ohio to the late Margarito "Margee" and Paula (Espinoza) Canales.

Elsie was a member of Living Word Temple in Decatur. She served two terms on...

Diana S. Hartman

Diana S. Hartman

Feb 12, 2023

Diana S. Hartman, 82, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, at Adams Heritage in Monroeville.

She was born on March 13, 1940, in Monroeville, Indiana to the late Ralph E. Clevenger and the late Oval M. (Ackerman) Clevenger. Diana was united in marriage to Robert J. Hartman on April 6, 1957, and he preceded...

Ann T. Tussing

Ann T. Tussing

Feb 10, 2023

Ann T. Tussing, 81, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Friday, February 10, 2023, at her residence.

She was born on March 20, 1941, in Deshler, Ohio to James and Hildegard (Meyer) Romaker. Ann was united in marriage to Verne Tussing on March 27, 1959, in Watseka, Illinois and he preceded her in death on April 22, 2020,...

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