Families We are Privileged to Serve

Armando R. “Army” Velasco

Armando R. “Army” Velasco

September 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...

Lowell R. Thieme

Lowell R. Thieme

September 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,...

Jill M. Evans

Jill M. Evans

September 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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John F. Evans

John F. Evans

September 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...

Judith K. "Judy" Lipina

Judith K. "Judy" Lipina

September 10, 2023

Judith Karen Lipina, 76, of Berne, Indiana passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023.

She was born on January 28, 1947 to the late Reverend Doctor Melvin L. Gentry, who passed away on March 4, 2013 and the late Annie K. “Kathleen” (Simpson) Gentry who passed away on March 2, 2021.

Judy was united in Marriage...

Wauneta "Otis" A. Kegerreis

Wauneta "Otis" A. Kegerreis

September 8, 2023

Wauneta A. “Otis” Kegerreis, 69, of Pennville, Indiana passed away Friday, September 8, 2023, at her residence. She was born on October 27, 1953, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Jack M. Weldy and the late Josephine V. (Sheets) Weldy.

Otis was united in marriage to Neil A. Kegerreis on September 13, 1980, in Pennville, Indiana, and...

Larry L. Myers

Larry L. Myers

September 2, 2023

Larry L. Myers, 43, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023 at his residence.

He was born on October 16, 1979, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Harold Gene Myers and the late Peggy (Huss) Myers.

He was a 1999 graduate of Bellmont High School.  He was also a member of the New...

Donna K. Aurand

Donna K. Aurand

September 1, 2023

Donna K. Aurand, 81, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Friday, September 1, 2023, at Adams Memorial Hospital.

She was born on December 21, 1941, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Arlo McKean and the late Margaret (Shaffer) McKean.

She was a member of the General Electric Quarter Century Club, and the American Legion Auxiliary.

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Eugene Frecker

Eugene Frecker

August 31, 2023

Eugene Frecker, 92, of New Haven, Indiana passed away August 31, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center.

He was born on July 15, 1931, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Joseph and Marie (Weller) Frecker.

Gene was united in marriage to Rita Gerardot on January 27, 1951 at St. Louis Catholic Church – Besancon...

David C. Myers

David C. Myers

August 28, 2023

David Calvin Myers, 84, of Ohio City, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 28, 2023, at VanCrest of Van Wert. He was born on April 5, 1939, in Pleasant Mills, Indiana, to the late Adrian and Bessie (Burkhart) Myers. He was a graduate of Wren High School in 1957. Dave met the love of his life, Caroline Ann...

Carolyn Rose Butler

Carolyn Rose Butler

August 26, 2023

Carolyn Rose Butler, 75, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on October 7, 1947 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Arthur and Evelyn Rose (Reuille) Meyer.

Carolyn was a faithful member of St. Rose de Lima Catholic Church, she recited...

Marvene Louise Hardy

Marvene Louise Hardy

August 26, 2023

Marvene Louise (Friend) Hardy, 95, of Monroeville left this earth on Saturday morning, August 26, 2023, at her residence.

She was born on September 18, 1927, in Tipton, Ohio to Charles Asa Friend and Fern (Elliott) Friend. On August 25, 1946, she married Roy Lavern Hardy, who preceded her in death on August 8, 1976.

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Ruben Solano

Ruben Solano

August 26, 2023

Ruben Joseph Solano, 81, of Berne, Indiana passed away early Saturday morning, August 26, 2023, at Majestic Care of West Allen in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on August 9, 1942, in Berne, Indiana to the late Joe Solano and the late Margie (Flores) Solano. Ruben was united in marriage to Janet E. Winn on November...

Katherine M. Cutler

Katherine M. Cutler

August 25, 2023

Katherine M. Cutler, 75, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away on early Friday morning, August 25, 2023, at Adams Heritage.

She was born on September 24, 1947 in Hutchinson, Kansas to Ralph and M. Marie (Miller) Hilbig.

Katherine graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1964. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Bingen.

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Allen Lee Fleming

Allen Lee Fleming

August 25, 2023

Allen Lee “Al” Fleming, 90, lifelong Decatur resident, who wintered in Florida passed away Friday, August 25, 2023, at Stillwater Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on May 17, 1933, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Lee K. and Dora (Doehrman) Fleming.

Al was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Decatur.  ...

Barry S. Dyment

Barry S. Dyment

August 25, 2023

Barry S. Dyment, 70, of Geneva, Indiana passed away Friday, August 25, 2023, at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana.

He was born on January 4, 1953, in Ashland, Ohio to the late Bill and Bonnie B. (Stewart) Dyment. Barry was united in marriage to Claudia Liechty on August 16, 1980, in Berne, Indiana.

Barry served...

Gregory L. Myers

Gregory L. Myers

August 21, 2023

Gregory L. Myers, 68, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Monday, August 21, 2023, at  IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis after a battle with cancer.

He was born on October 22, 1954, in Memphis, Tennessee to the late L. Dale Myers and the late Dolores Mary (Leonard) Myers.

Greg was a former member of St....

Thelma E. Gerardot

Thelma E. Gerardot

August 20, 2023

Thelma E. Gerardot, 82, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Adams Heritage in Monroeville surrounded by her family.

She was born on March 31, 1941 in Convoy, Ohio to the late Roy and Marie (Fegley) Gaskill.

On August 30, 1958, Thelma married Dennis J. Gerardot at St. Louis Catholic Church, Besancon...

Irene C. Grote

Irene C. Grote

August 19, 2023

Irene C. Grote, 99, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.

She was born on February 23, 1924, in Allen County, Indiana to the late Roy and Helen (Schroeder) Conrad.

Irene was united in marriage to Ralph R. Grote on March 29, 1943, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in...

Jean S. Reynolds

Jean S. Reynolds

August 18, 2023

Jean Sharon “Jeanie” Reynolds died peacefully at her home in Berne on Friday, August 18, 2023, she was 81.  Jeanie was born in Bluffton Indiana to Donald “Don” and Beatrice “Bea” Grove on June 5, 1942.  She was the third child for the couple, Jeanie was preceded in death by two brothers who died in infancy.

Jeanie...

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