DeWayne K. Heckley
Sep 21, 2025
DeWayne K. Heckley, 84, of Woodburn, Indiana, passed away Sunday morning, September 21, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He was born on April 9, 1941 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late John V. and Alice Mae (Shoop) Heckley.
DeWayne was united in marriage to Sandra (Hahn) Heckley and she survives.
DeWayne was an active member of Christ...
Vernon K. Abbott
Sep 20, 2025
Vernon K. Abbott, 89, of Carthage, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on June 11, 1936, at home in Pleasant Mills, Indiana to the late Clark C. and Lola L. (Gerber) Abbott. Vernon was united in marriage to Betty A. Knavel on September 7, 1956, at the Nazarene Church in Decatur, Indiana.
He retired from...
Rebecca L. Genth
Sep 20, 2025
Rebecca L. “Becky” Genth, 62, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away Saturday evening, September 20, 2025, at Indiana University Health Hospital in Indianapolis.
She was born on October 17, 1962, in Freeport, Illinois, to John Bunnell and the late Judith (Granger) Hudson. On February 22, 1992, Becky was united in marriage to Johnnie Kevin Genth at Decatur Church of God.
A 1981 graduate...
Deanna C. Strait
Sep 20, 2025
Deanna C. Strait, 58, of Bluffton, Indiana, passed away Saturday evening, September 20, 2025, at her mother’s home in Decatur.
She was born on February 13, 1967, to the late Gilbert H. and Peggy L. (Ulman) Brown in Weaverville, California.
Deanna previously worked for Ceruti’s Catering in Fort Wayne, Indiana, until her health prevented her from working.
She had a love for all...
Michael D. Hoffman
Sep 20, 2025
Mike Hoffman Devoted Husband, Beloved Father, Proud Grandfather is at peace with Our Lord. He died September 20, 2025, at Golden Years Nursing Home in Fort Wayne.
Mike was born on April 15, 1950 in Decatur, IN the son of Harold C. Hoffman and Myrtle M. (Schrock) Hoffman. Following his mother’s death in 1965 Harold married Mary A. (Lee) Sheets in...
David E. Hakes
Sep 17, 2025
David E. Hakes, 53, of New Haven, Indiana, passed away Wednesday afternoon, September 17, 2025, in New Haven surrounded by his family.
He was born on March 22, 1972 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Paul and Virginia (Taylor) Hakes.
Dave was united in marriage to Cindy Stier on October 19, 2002 in Fort Wayne and she survives.
Dave was a partner in...
Timothy Allen Voirol
Sep 16, 2025
Timothy Allen Voirol, 76, of Fort Wayne and formerly of Spencerville, Indiana, passed away Tuesday evening, September 16, 2025, at Bethlehem Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation in Fort Wayne.
He was born on November 1, 1948, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late Arthur E. and A. Maxine (Emenhiser) Voirol.
Tim honorably served his country during the Vietnam Conflict in the United States...
Viola Margot Avila Romero
Sep 16, 2025
Viola Margot Avila Romero, 89, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at her residence.
She was born on October 7, 1935, in Crystal City, Texas to the late Luis and Maria (Rodriguez) Avila. Viola was united in marriage to Alejo Romero on August 26, 1951, in Crystal City, Texas and he preceded her in death.
She was a...
Helen B. Cook
Sep 15, 2025
Helen Bea Cook, 87, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away peacefully Monday evening, September 15, 2025, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana.
She was born on May 5, 1938, to the late Gordon and Edna (Bollinger) Burkhart in Blue Creek Township in Adams County, Indiana. Helen lived a full life, sharing her love of Jesus everywhere she went. She was known...
Terri Ann Berry
Sep 14, 2025
Terri Ann Berry, 65, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away peacefully in her home at 10:02 a.m. on Sunday, September 14, 2025.
Born in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, on December 9, 1959, she was a cherished daughter to Donald and Judith (Mullica) Bengel, who survive her. Terri was a proud graduate of the Snider High School Class of 1977. On August 7, 1982,...
Ruth Marie Wilder
Sep 13, 2025
Ruth Marie Wilder, 90, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
She was born on November 17, 1934, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Howard A. and Edith Marie(Amstutz) Fillman.
Ruth was united in marriage to Edward E. Wilder on November 26, 1959 at St. Vincent Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and...
Elizabeth L. "Betty" O'Shaughnessey
Sep 11, 2025
Elizabeth L. “Betty” O’Shaughnessey, 95, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away Thursday morning, September 11, 2025, at Adams Heritage in Monroeville.
She was born on November 21, 1929, in New Bavaria, Ohio, to the late Raymond A. and Cora E. (Thome) Peck. On September 17, 1949, Betty was united in marriage to Kenneth O’Shaughnessey in New Bavaria, Ohio. He preceded her in...
Carolyn M. Wilder
Sep 11, 2025
Carolyn M. Wilder, 83, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away early Thursday morning, September 11, 2025, at her daughter’s residence.
She was born on October 12, 1941, in Adams County, Indiana, the daughter of the late Edward J. Schultz and Esther C. (Geimer) Schultz Braun.
Carolyn was a member of The Bridge Community Church in Decatur. She was employed at Dolco Packaging Corporation...
Helen I. Webster
Sep 7, 2025
Helen I. Webster, 89, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away on Sunday evening, September 7, 2025, at Adams Heritage in Monroeville.
She was born on August 15, 1936, in Waterloo, DeKalb County, Indiana, to the late Chester and Irene (Duesler) Shultz. Helen was a 1954 graduate of Waterloo High School.
On January 1, 1955, she was united in marriage to James E. Gordon...
John Eric Vining
Sep 6, 2025
John Eric Vining, 70, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at his residence in Ohio City, Ohio after battling leukemia since June 2022.
He was born on March 6, 1955 in Willshire, Ohio to the late Eugene Franklin Vining and Rosella Louise (Dull) Vining.
On August 12, 1978, John was united in marriage to Teresa Nave in Huntington, Indiana.
He was a...
Gary R. Frentz
Sep 5, 2025
Gary R. Frentz, 70, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.
He was born on April 28, 1955 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Robert Frentz and Clara (Schaper) Frentz.
Gary was united in marriage to Lisa Ledwith on September 24, 1983 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fort Wayne.
Gary...
Jean D Ternet
Sep 5, 2025
Jean D. Ternet, 85, of rural Monroeville, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5th, 2025, at her son and daughter-in-law’s home with whom she had been living. She enjoyed farm life for the last 3 plus years, including combine, tractor, semi and gator rides.
Jean was born a twin on April 12th, 1940, in Adams County to Emerson and Valera (Hart)...
Chauency "Lee" Wolfe
Sep 3, 2025
Chauency “Lee” Wolfe, 89, a lifelong resident of Decatur, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, September 3, 2025, at Allisonville Meadows in Fishers, Indiana.
He was born on August 24, 1936, in Decatur, Indiana, the son of the late Grover and Mildred (Manley) Wolfe. On February 15, 1963, Lee was united in marriage to Donna K. Fast at Union Chapel...
Donna Ruth Roth
Sep 2, 2025
Donna Ruth Roth, 95, of Huntington, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday evening, September 2, 2025, at Heritage Pointe of Huntington.
She was born on December 22, 1929, in Adams County, Indiana, to the late Edward F. and Frances M. (Borne) Jaberg. On October 30, 1949, Donna was united in marriage to LaVern “Chick” Roth at Zion Reformed Church in Decatur, Indiana,...
Barbara J. Augustyniak
Aug 27, 2025
Barbara Augustyniak, 95 of Hoagland, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025, at her residence.
She was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on March 13, 1930, to Tommy O’Connell and Edith (LePrie) Reese. Her mother later married Herschel Reese, and he adopted Barbara.
Barbara graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1948 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. On January 27, 1951, she...
