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...

Sep 18, 2023

Aiden Isaiah Mart, 17, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Monday, September 18, 2023, as a result of a motor vehicle accident in Monroeville, Indiana.

He was born on August 22, 2006, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and was adopted by Brian & Robin Mart.

Aiden enjoyed camping and fishing trips with his family.  He also...

Sep 18, 2023

Eleanor L. Stapleton, 96, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Monday, September 18, 2023, at her residence.

She was born on February 23, 1927, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late George and Audrey (Applegate) Smith.

Eleanor was united in marriage to Clarence Stapleton on November 15, 1947, in Woodburn, Indiana and he preceded her in...

Sep 18, 2023

Steven Jackson Neeley, 69, of Decatur, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 18, 2023, at his residence.

He was born June 22, 1954 in Kenton, Ohio to Lewis Jackson Neeley and Thelma Mae (Sparks) Neeley.  His parents preceded him in death.

Steve retired from Ford Motor Company in Lima, Ohio with 30 years of...

Sep 16, 2023

Millard Moser, 89, passed away at 2:25 p.m. on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at the Bluffton Clinic, surrounded by his wife, children, and several of his grandchildren.

Millard was the only son of Edna (Lehman) and Palmer Moser and the cherished brother of Mary (Moser) Eicher and Margie (Moser) Baum, all of whom are also deceased.  He...

Sep 16, 2023

Kenneth L. Schueler, 89, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023, at his daughter’s residence.

He was born on August 9, 1934, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Gustav and Mathilda (Fackler) Schueler.

Kenneth was united in marriage to Marlene (Poeppel) Schueler on September 1, 1957.  She preceded Kenneth in death on December...

Sep 15, 2023

Armando R. “Army” Velasco, 88, of Berne, Indiana passed away early Friday morning, September 15, 2023, at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana.

He was born on June 29, 1935, in Houston, Texas to the late John Velasco and the late Geneva (Urias) Velasco. Army was united in marriage to Louise Jane Schwartz on June 24, 1958, in...

Sep 14, 2023

Lowell R. Thieme, 61, of Hoagland, Indiana, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on July 28, 1962 in Decatur, Indiana, to the late Lester F.W. Thieme and the late Doris L. (Keuneke) Thieme.

Lowell was united in marriage to Janice Nevil on May 23,...

Sep 12, 2023

Jill M. Evans, 58, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at her residence.

She was born on January 25, 1965, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Eugene Tassler and the late Marian Marie (Gemmill) Tassler-Kendall.  Jill was united in marriage to John Evans on November 1, 1985, in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

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Sep 12, 2023

John Evans, 61, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on April 19, 1962, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Paul Evans and the late Arlene (Elmer) Burleson. John was united in marriage to Jill M. Tassler on November 1, 1985, in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

John...