Jan 24, 2023

Thomas T. “Tom” Thompson, 76, of Bluffton, Indiana formerly of Berne, Indiana passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on August 28, 1946, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Richard H. and Alice (Fletcher) Thompson.

Tom was a devout Catholic and a member of the...

Jan 24, 2023

Larry A. Jackson, 81, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Tuesday morning, January 24, 2023, at his daughter’s residence.

He was born on Saturday, January 24, 1942, in Adams County, Indiana to the late Harlan V. and A. Maxine (Welker) Jackson. Larry was united in marriage to Patricia L. Johnson on November 6, 1965.

He...

Jan 24, 2023

Described by many as “a man who never met a stranger,” and known for his love of whistling, Larry E. Gaskill, 88, of Berne, Indiana, peacefully stepped from this world into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, at 11:14 Tuesday evening, January 24, 2023, and so shall he ever be with the Lord.

His...

Jan 23, 2023

Shirley “Jean” Oetting, 90, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Monday, January 23, 2023, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur, Indiana.

She was born December 25, 1932, in St Joe, Indiana to Carl E. and Edna M. (Jackson) Perkins. Jean was united in marriage to Arnold Oetting May 28, 1954.

She was a member of Concordia...

Jan 22, 2023

Thomas A. Rittmeyer, 69, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on September 18, 1953, in Rochelle, Illinois to the late Lester and Jean (Carlson) Rittmeyer.

Tom was united in marriage to Glenda Martin on December 28, 1974, in Mt. Carroll, Illinois. She preceded him in death...

Jan 21, 2023

Roger L. Krick, 87, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.

He was born on May 29, 1935, in Decatur, Indiana to the late George Krick and Malinda (Gause) Krick.

Roger was united in marriage to Gloria J. Counterman on June 4, 1955 at Zion Lutheran Church, Decatur,...

Jan 20, 2023

Roman L. Hilty, 82, of Berne, Indiana passed away Friday, January 20, 2023, at his residence following an extended illness.

He was born on January 13, 1941, in Adams County, Indiana to Chris H. and Lydia L. (Schwartz) Hilty. He married Flossie B. Eicher on April 11, 1963, in Berne, Indiana.

Roman was a member...

Jan 20, 2023

Richard C. Girod, Jr., 68, of Decatur, Indiana of passed away Friday morning, January 20, 2023, at Adams Memorial Hospital.

He was born on February 17, 1953, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Richard C. Girod, Sr. and the late Mary (French) Girod.

Dick was a member of the Eagles Aerie #2653 and the Old...

Jan 19, 2023

Linda L. Weil, 60, of New Haven, Indiana passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023, at her residence.

She was born on September 17, 1962, in Van Wert, Ohio to Ted L. and Dorothy E. (Schlemmer) Ruble.

Linda was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.

She was a self-employed artist.

Linda loved...

Jan 15, 2023

Andrew “Andy” Richard Buuck, 43, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023, at his residence following an extended illness.

He was born on June 22, 1979, in Decatur, Indiana to Allen and Shirley (Boenker) Buuck.

Andy was a long-time member of Zion Lutheran Church, Friedheim.

He graduated from Bellmont High School...

Jan 14, 2023

Gerald F. Stauffer, 64, of Willshire, Ohio passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023, at his residence following a battle with cancer spanning the last 10 months.

He was born on October 16, 1958, in Titusville, Florida to the late Amos “Dean” Stauffer and Minnie Mae (Carlisle) Stauffer.

Gerald was united in marriage to Cheryl Graham...

Jan 14, 2023

Ed Alspaugh, 82, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023, at his residence, following a five month battle with stage four cancer.

He was born on July 12, 1940, in Willshire, Ohio to the late Heber Harold Alspaugh and the late Inola F. (Miller) Alspaugh. On October 30, 1960, Ed married Sally S. Imel in...

Jan 13, 2023

Joseph K. Johnson, 68, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Friday morning, January 13, 2023, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur.

He was born on December 12, 1954, in Decatur, Indiana to Marvel and Doris (Miller-Adler) Johnson.

Joe graduated from Bellmont High School Class of 1973.  He was a former member of St. Mark’s United...

Jan 11, 2023

Kenneth D. “Pete” Short, 81, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at his residence of natural causes.

He was born June 30, 1941 in Warsaw, Indiana to Dallas and Ferne (Robinette) Short. Ken was united in marriage to Karen Linnemeier on May 22, 1965.

He was a member of Emanuel Lutheran...

Jan 11, 2023

Bernita J. Harvey, 90, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Adams Woodcrest Assisted Living in Decatur.

She was born on November 13, 1932, in Adams County, Indiana to the late Fred Thieme, Jr. and the late Adela (Bohnke) Thieme. On February 1, 1953, Bernita married Robert E. Harvey and he preceded her in...

Jan 10, 2023

Ida D. Widman, 79, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

She was born on August 7, 1943, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Uliss Johnson and Chaddie (Monholland) Johnson.

Ida married John M. Widman on February 25, 1961, at Gloria Dai Lutheran...

Jan 9, 2023

Michael Steven Notter, 75, of Angola, Indiana passed away Monday, January 9, 2023, at his daughter’s residence in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on May 13, 1947, in Huntington, Indiana to the late Louis C. Notter and Eleanor L. (Stephan) Notter.

On June 12, 1965, Michael married Sondra K. Elonzae at Aldersgate United Methodist...

Jan 6, 2023

Gloria J. “Jean” Bearman, 89, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023, at Adams Heritage in Monroeville, Indiana.

She was born on March 27, 1933, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late A. Dale Spieth and the late Cecil (Keis) Spieth. Jean was united in marriage to Lynn Bearman on December 26, 1953, at St....

Jan 6, 2023

William E. “Bill” Murray, 73, of Decatur, Indiana died Friday afternoon, January 6, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness.

Bill was born October 19, 1949 in Decatur to the late William Murray and the late Phyllis (Elzey) Murray. He was united in marriage to Judy A. (Butler) Murray on September 19, 1970 in Decatur, and...

Jan 6, 2023

Paul Gunsett, 53, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Friday afternoon, January 6, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital following complications of a two month battle with melanoma cancer.

He was born April 2, 1969 in Decatur, Indiana to David M. and Linda A. (Sheets) Gunsett.

Paul was united in marriage to Amy L. Bennett on June 18,...