Aug 5, 2023

Charles J. “Chuck” Snyder, age 75, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Adams Woodcrest Nursing Home, in Decatur under the care of Heart to Heart Hospice Services.  He was a 1966 graduate of Edgerton (Ohio) High School and received his bachelor’s degree from St. Francis College in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Chuck had an accomplished...

Aug 5, 2023

Robert Thomas Lovelace, 88, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Community South Hospital in Greenwood, Indiana. Robert, better known as Bob, was born on April 25, 1935, in Middletown, Ohio, to the late S. Samuel Lovelace and the late Carrie Mae (Dyer) Lovelace.

Bob is survived by his wife of 40 years, Carol...

Aug 4, 2023

Sara Brunnegraff Sommer, born on April 7, 1939 in Decatur, IN died on August 4, 2023 in Jacksonville, FL.

Sara grew up in Decatur where she graduated from Decatur High School in 1957.  Sara furthered her education at Miami University of Ohio with a degree in elementary education then proceeded to teach in Decatur, Dayton, OH and...

Aug 4, 2023

Mable I. Schaffer, 97, of Fort Wayne, Ind. passed away Friday evening, August 4, 2023 at Ashton Creek Health & Rehabilitation Center in Fort Wayne.

Mable was born August 1, 1926 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Fred Schaffer and the late Mary (Smith) Schaffer. Mable was a member of Bible Baptist Church on Wayne Trace in...

Aug 4, 2023

Cora V. Barger, 88, of Decatur, Ind. passed away Friday afternoon, August 4, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind.

Cora was born on September 8, 1934 in Jay County, Ind. to the late Carl L. Lucas and Gladys J. (Marshall) Lucas. She was united in marriage to William K. Barger, and he passed away on...

Aug 2, 2023

Billy Joe Lee, 79, of Berne, Indiana passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 2, 2023, at Adams Memorial Hospital, after battling with Parkinson’s.

He was born on July 29, 1944, son of Dudley and Lalah (Ross) Lee in Delight, Arkansas.

Joe was united in marriage to Darlene Sue Pyle on June 29, 1968.

Joe...

Aug 1, 2023

Robert L.  Swygart, Jr., 79, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on Sunday, June 25, 1944 in Monroeville, Indiana the son of the late Robert L. Swygart, Sr. and the late Virginia A. (Waterman) Swygart.  He married Janice Erxleben on May 20, 2005 in Zion Lutheran Church....

Jul 31, 2023

Jane Ann Hansen, 70, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023, at her daughter’s residence.

She was born on April 7, 1953, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Gerald Roemke and the late Sarah (Wyatt) Roemke. Jane was united in marriage to Mark Hansen on December 23, 1972, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He...

Jul 27, 2023

Robert Lee Liechty, age 97, died peacefully on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Swiss Village. He was born February 15, 1926, in Berne, Indiana to Oswald and Lillian (Burke) Liechty.

Bob graduated from Berne-French High School in 1944 and soon enlisted into the US Army. He served as a non-combatant medic in WWII, initially in the Pacific...

Jul 26, 2023

Pamela Rose “Pam” Noonan, 79, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Wednesday morning, July 26, 2023, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.

She was born on October 27, 1943 in Lima, Ohio to Harold and Lillian (Schwartz) Mumaw. Pam was united in marriage to Michael P. “Mick” Noonan on October 19, 1963, at St. John Catholic Church in Delphos,...

Jul 23, 2023

Merrylu Witte, 70, of Decatur, Indiana died early Sunday morning, July 23, 2023 at her residence.

Merrylu was born December 18, 1952 in Steubenville, Ohio to the late James Haslam and the late Madalyn “Maggie” (Vargo) Fell. She was united in marriage to Gene Witte on January 1, 1999 in Decatur, and he survives.

Merrylu...

Jul 22, 2023

Joseph C. Shaffer, Sr., 68, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Parkview Hospital Randallia, in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on May 10, 1955, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Cecil “Red” E. Shaffer and the late Phyllis (Bonifas) Shaffer.

Joe was divorced from E. Maxine (Sheets) Shaffer, and they...

Jul 21, 2023

Patricia A. Myers, 81, of Decatur, Indiana, formerly of Berne, Indiana, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023 at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur, Indiana.

She was born on July 9, 1942 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Herman Myers and the late Frances (Colter) Myers. Patricia was a member of First Mennonite Church in Berne, where she...

Jul 18, 2023

Jason S. Schwartz, infant son of James M. and Susann E. (Shetler) Schwartz passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was of the Old Order Amish.

Jason is survived by his parents James M. and Susann E. Schwartz of Monroe, Indiana; twin sister, Joann S. Schwartz;...

Jul 18, 2023

Kim Alan Fruechte, 68, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening, July 18, 2023, at Adams Memorial Hospital, following a continuing heart condition.

He was born on September 18, 1954, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Dale E. Fruechte and the late Shirley R. (Sprunger) Fruechte. Kim was united in marriage to his wife of 46...

Jul 16, 2023

Delores M. Scheumann, 92, of Ossian, Indiana, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur, Indiana.

She was born on January 10, 1931, in Ossian, Indiana to the late Herbert Franke and the late Martha (Graft) Franke. Delores was united in marriage to Henry Scheumann on June 13, 1953 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church –...

Jul 15, 2023

Patty L. Marquardt, 86, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Adams Heritage in Monroeville, Indiana.

She was born on April 21, 1937 in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Roy Gaskill and the late Marie (Fegley) Gaskill.

Patty was united in marriage to Arthur D. Marquardt on June 26, 1955...

Jul 15, 2023

Thomas E. Roussey, 85, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Parkview Regional Hospital.

Thomas was born on May 6, 1938 to the late Adrian A. Roussey and the late Lucille B. (Voriol) Roussey in Allen County Indiana.

He was united in marriage to C. Agatha Horn on August 6, 1960,...

Jul 12, 2023

Braiden Michael Shaw, 23, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at his residence.

He was born on March 25, 2000 in Bluffton, Indiana to Richard J. Shaw and Chantel (Ogg) Langston.

Braiden was an avid Chicago Bears fan, who loved watching the games and following his favorite team.  He enjoyed snowmobiling, fishing,...

Jul 12, 2023

Susan P. Guerra, 64, passed away on Wednesday morning, July 12, 2023, at her residence in Decatur.

She was born on August 20, 1958 to the late Paul Heiser and Waltraud “Cherie” (Schlag) Combs.

Susan was a homemaker.

She is survived by her mother, Cheri Combs of Sturgis, Michigan; two daughters, Christina Miller...