Doris Jean Walther - Conrad
May 17, 2026
Doris Jean Walther - Conrad, 96, entered eternal life in heaven on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Lutheran Life Villages – South Anthony in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Doris was born to Alfred and Ida (Roemke) Buuck on February 14, 1930, in Woodburn, Indiana. After graduating from Woodburn High School, Doris entered the teacher training program at Concordia Teachers College in Seward,...
Robert N. "Bob" Thorn
May 17, 2026
Robert N. “Bob” Thorn, 85, passed away on Sunday morning, May 17, 2026, at Adams Heritage in Monroeville surrounded by his family. He had been a resident for three days and this followed a brief illness of a month.
Bob was born on February 20, 1941 in New Albany, Indiana to Morris L. and Harriet E. (McCurdy) Thorn. He was united...
Barbara L. Carver
May 15, 2026
Barbara L. Carver, 81, of Monroe, Indiana, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at her residence.
She was born on July 27, 1944, in Decatur, Indiana to the late F. Clair and Marjorie (Graham) Carver.
She was a member of Salem Community Church in Monroe, Indiana, and the National Education Association.
Barbara was a 1962 graduate of Adams Central High School in...
Sandra Kay Kloepper
May 14, 2026
Sandra Kay (Zimmerman) Kloepper was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior on May 14, 2026, surrounded by her family, after a 30+ year courageous battle with lupus.
She was the heart of her family – a loving wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and proud great-grandmother whose gentle spirit touched everyone who knew her. Her kindness,...
Douglas Lee "Doug" Baumann
May 14, 2026
Douglas Lee “Doug” Baumann, 63, of Ossian, Indiana, passed away surrounded by the ones he loved most and was greeted in Heaven by those who loved him first Thursday morning, May 14, 2026, at his residence.
Doug was born on November 17, 1962, in Decatur, Indiana, to the late Richard Baumann and the late Laura (Neuenschwander) Sprunger. He was united in...
Erik Michael Kendrick
May 13, 2026
Erik Michael Kendrick, 34, of Berne, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
Erik was born on October 14, 1991, in Joliet, Illinois, to Richard Michael Kendrick and Kristine (Murnick) Kendrick. He was united in marriage to Emma Whalen on March 3, 2021.
Erik was a proud ironworker and member of Iron Workers Union Local #147. He was also a member...
Benjamin J. Depew
May 13, 2026
Benjamin J. Depew, 35, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away Wednesday afternoon, May 13, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
He was born on February 1, 1991 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Brian and Laura (Lehman) Depew.
Ben was employed by Schaab Metal Products as a warehouse driver.
He enjoyed collecting natural granite and limestone pieces. He was a scout in his younger...
Debra S. Thomas
May 13, 2026
Debra S. Thomas, 62, of South Charleston, Ohio, formerly of Willshire, passed away on Wednesday morning, May 13, 2026, at Gardens at Celina in Celina, Ohio.
Deb was born on June 23, 1963 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Harvey Carl and Mary E. (Lautzenheiser) Hileman. She graduated from Parkway High School in 1981. Deb was a bank teller for several...
Janice L. Augsburger
May 9, 2026
Janice L. Augsburger, 79, of Berne, Indiana, passed away Saturday evening, May 9, 2026, at Envive Healthcare in Berne, Indiana.
She was born on May 6, 1947, in Muncie, Indiana, to the late Dewey & Della (Savers) Baumgartner. Janice was united in marriage to Lynn Augsburger on January 20, 1968, and he preceded her in death in 1999.
Janice was a homemaker...
Janet L. Hoffman
May 9, 2026
Janet Louise Hoffman, 94, of Hoagland, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Born on November 4, 1931, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of the late Arnold and Agnes (Scheumann) Hockemeyer.
She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran, Gar Creek, and then became a long-time and active member of the St. John Lutheran, Flatrock, Church, Monroeville....
Christine M. Bauhof-Pratt
May 8, 2026
Christine M. Bauhof-Pratt, 76, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away Friday evening, May 8, 2026, at her residence.
She was born on July 28, 1949, to the late Walter and Gladys (Ekholm) Bauhof in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Christine was united in marriage to James E. Brown on September 30, 1972, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and he preceded her in death on December...
Shirley Joan Pickford
May 7, 2026
Shirley Joan Pickford, 90, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away Thursday morning, May 7, 2026, at her residence.
She was born on October 27, 1935, in Decatur, Indiana, to the late Nile and Mable (Burkhead) Butler.
Shirley was united in marriage to Donald R. Pickford on March 20, 1954, and they were married for 64 years before Don’s passing on September 12, 2018.
She...
Bonnie J. Vickers
May 6, 2026
Bonnie J. Vickers, 81, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Wednesday evening, May 6, 2026 at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur, Indiana.
She was born on May 18, 1944 in Marion, Indiana to the late James and Mary (Butchey) Cox.
Bonnie had previously worked at Peyton’s Northern in production.
She loved being a mom, grandma, and great grandma. In describing Bonnie, her children remember her...
Cynthia K. "Cindy" Roe
May 5, 2026
Cynthia K. “Cindy” Roe, 79, of Monroe, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Swiss Village.
She was born on January 1, 1947, in Wells County, Indiana, to Arthur and Vera (Biberstine) Harris. On August 16, 1996, Cindy was united in marriage to Leon Roe in Geneva, Indiana.
Cindy graduated from Central High School with the Class of 1965 and...
Michael E. "Mick" Baker
May 4, 2026
Michael E. “Mick” Baker, 77, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away on Monday evening, May 4, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on September 17, 1948, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Otto J. and Blanche Marie (Straub) Baker. He was united in marriage to Carol Fuhrmann on July 9, 1983.
Mick honorably served his Country in the United States Navy. He...
Emma L. Ohler
April 29, 2026
Emma L. Ohler, 60, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Wednesday morning, April 29, 2026, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
She was born on October 23, 1965 in Decatur, Indiana to Hershel F. and Martha E. (Springer) Boothby. Emma was united in marriage to Anthony Ohler on February 14, 2001 in Poe, Indiana.
Emma was a homemaker. She liked to...
Marilyn J. Buuck
April 27, 2026
Marilyn J. Buuck, 93, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Monday morning, April 27, 2026, at Adams Heritage in Monroeville, Indiana.
She was born on January 27, 1933 in Decatur, Indiana to Hugo and Emma (Bulmahn) Boerger. On April 11, 1953, Marilyn was united in marriage to Franklin M. Buuck and he preceded her in death on March 28, 2007. In addition,...
Sandra Rice
April 26, 2026
Sandra (Roth) Rice, 52, of Berne, Indiana passed away early Sunday morning, April 26, 2026, at Stillwater Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
She was born on April 6, 1974 in Decatur, Indiana to Kenneth L. Roth and Janice (Bailey) Barr and both of them preceded her in death.
Sandra had previously worked at Gold Shield and REV in Decatur. Prior to...
Phyllis H. Burry
April 25, 2026
Phyllis H Burry, 99, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur, Indiana.
Phyllis was born on November 29, 1926, in Adams County, Indiana, to the late Sam and Mabel (Burkett) Yoder.
Phyllis was united in marriage to Luther Burry on March 24, 1946 in Ft Wayne, Indiana; he preceded her in death in 2005.
Phyllis...
Charles Jackson "CJ" Bryant
April 23, 2026
Charles Jackson “CJ” Bryant, 44, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.
CJ was born on October 26, 1981, in Middletown, Ohio. He was the son of the late Charles R. “Buddy” Bryant and Eva (Coffelt) Miller, who survives.
On June 28, 2014, CJ married Tracy Musselman, who survives.
CJ worked...
