Briton Christopher Beerbower
Jul 7, 2025
Briton Christopher Beerbower, 37, of Paulding, Ohio, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025 at his residence.
He was born on March 4, 1988 in Bryan, Ohio to Chris Beerbower.
Briton married Ashley Partin on February 14, 2022.
He drove semi for many years.
Briton loved music and enjoyed playing the guitar and drums. He enjoyed spending time outdoors with his kids.
Survivors include his...
Jesse L. Fromader
Jul 7, 2025
With unbearable sorrow and love beyond measure, we share that our beloved husband, father, son, and brother, Jesse Fromader, was taken from us far too soon on July 7, 2025 at Cleveland Clinic following a brief illness surrounded by his family and friends. He was only 43, and there will never be enough time to understand why he had to...
Vickie J Shell
Jul 5, 2025
Vickie J. Shell, 76, a long-time resident of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Otterbein Nursing Home in St. Mary’s, Ohio.
She was born on August 20, 1948 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Harry H. and Devona L. (Painter) Shell.
Vickie was a member of Willshire Union United Methodist Church where she served her church as the...
Gloria June Lighty
Jul 2, 2025
Gloria June Lighty, 69, of Okeechobee, Florida passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at her residence.
She was born on December 21, 1955 in Decatur, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul Roehm, Jr., Jeanette (LaRue) Roehm, Gretchen (Thieme) Ericson, and Nils Ericson.
June was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Okeechobee, Florida, where she sang in the...
Betty J. Lehman
Jul 2, 2025
Betty J. Lehman, 100, of Berne, Indiana, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday morning, July 2, 2025, at Swiss Village in Berne.
She was born on August 25, 1924, in Adams County, Indiana, to the late Albert and Grace (Reinhard) Nussbaum. She was united in marriage to Loris Rich on May 25, 1944, in Toledo, Ohio,...
Ryan N. Kleine
Jun 30, 2025
Ryan Nicholas Kleine, 24, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, June 30. 2025 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born on December 7, 2000 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Trent and Jane (Girardot) Kleine .
Ryan was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Bingen, where he served the Lord faithfully in...
Richard D. Sarazen
Jun 30, 2025
Richard D. Sarazen, 77, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025 at his daughter’s residence in Fort Wayne.
He was born on February 23, 1948 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Joseph Otto and Lola (Lamley) Sarazen.
Richard was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corp following his service during the Vietnam War. He was awarded...
Steven M. Hoeppner
Jun 30, 2025
Steven M. Hoeppner, 72, of Berne, Indiana, passed away peacefully Monday morning, June 30, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born on October 5, 1952, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Don and Gladys (Bosselman) Hoeppner. Steve was united in marriage to Sally Crabill on November 5, 1983.
Steve graduated from Woodlan High School in 1971. He received a...
Ronald W. Standiford
Jun 29, 2025
Ronald W. Standiford, 85, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Heritage Park Nursing Home.
He was born on September 9, 1939 in Allen County, Indiana to the late Harold D. and Ida S. (Seddlemeyer) Standiford.
Ron was veteran in the Army National Guard where he served for 6 years, being honorably discharged after attaining the rank...
Ned Ray
Jun 29, 2025
Ned L. Ray, 95, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on November 22, 1929, in Pleasant Mills, Indiana, to the late Leland and Eithel (Laughrey) Ray. He married Margaret Taylor on August 22, 1953, in Dupont, Ohio, and she preceded him in death on August 3, 2017.
Ned honorably served his...
Betty Ann Sprunger
Jun 29, 2025
Betty Ann Sprunger was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana on August 11, 1928, the only child of Safara and Magdalene Shanebeck. She died peacefully at the age of 96 in her apartment while receiving hospice care at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
Betty grew up in Ft. Wayne, graduated from South Side High School and attended...
Evelyn R. Gibson
Jun 28, 2025
Evelyn R. Gibson, 93, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away Saturday morning, June 28, 2025, at Adams Heritage.
She was born on October 2, 1931, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late J. Keith Marquardt and the late Helen Julia (Oyer) Bonecutter. She was united in marriage to Harry Richard Gibson on June 17, 1948, and he preceded her in death on...
Theodore L. "Ted" Mankey
Jun 27, 2025
Theodore L. “Ted” Mankey, 71, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away Friday evening, June 27, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He was born on December 31, 1953, in Decatur, Indiana, to the late Glen E. and Ann (Wechs) Mankey.
Ted was united in marriage to the love of his life, Sheri Hess, on April 28, 1973, and she preceded him...
Kelly Sue Shinabery
Jun 27, 2025
Kelly Sue Shinabery, 55, of Decatur, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 27, 2025. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Fort Wayne Indiana March 2nd 1970 to Don and Connie Buckmaster, her father preceded her in death while her mother still survives.
Kelly graduated from Heritage High School,...
Melvin F. Kleine
Jun 27, 2025
Melvin F. Kleine, 88, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Friday morning, June 27, 2025, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.
He was born on December 4, 1936 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Edwin and Martha (Hille) Kleine. Melvin was united in marriage to Garnita Hartman on November 11, 1990, at St. John Lutheran Church, Bingen.
He served in the United States Army.
Melvin...
Marguerite G. “Margaret” Rice
Jun 26, 2025
Marguerite G. “Margaret” Rice, 99, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Thursday afternoon, June 26, 2025, at Adams Woodcrest.
She was born on March 27, 1926 in Adams County, Indiana to Charles C. and Bertha (Bublitz) Mailand. She was united in marriage to Richard C. Rice on June 6, 1953, and he preceded her in death on January 5, 2014.
Margaret was a...
Gloria M. Mull
Jun 24, 2025
Gloria M. Mull, 94, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away Tuesday evening, June 24, 2025, at Adams Heritage in Monroeville.
She was born on May 22, 1931, in Chicago Heights, Illinois, to the late Frederick and Mary Lucile (Hahn) Gifford. Gloria was united in marriage to Paul J. Mull in 1951, and he preceded her in death on December 25, 2002.
Gloria was...
Robert L. Dowler
Jun 21, 2025
Robert L. Dowler, 86, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away Saturday morning, June 21, 2025, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur, Indiana.
He was born on January 11, 1939, in Convoy, Ohio to the late Stephen and Freda (Kreischer) Dowler.
Bob was united in marriage to Lois E. Bell on September 7, 1958 in Van Wert, Ohio and she preceded him in death on...
Timothy W. Lepper
Jun 19, 2025
Timothy W. Lepper, 35, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025, as a result of a motor vehicle accident that occurred near the intersection of Grotrian Road and Hoagland Road in Allen County.
Tim was born on May 8, 1990 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Gregory & Carmin Lepper.
He was a member of the Hoagland Area Advancement Association and...
Diane M. Knueve
Jun 17, 2025
Diane M. Knueve, 72, of New Haven, Indiana, passed away June 17, 2025 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
A prayer service will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home – Jacobs Chapel followed by a 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Rose Catholic Church, Monroeville.
The Holy Rosary will be...
