May 20, 2022

Adele Blomenberg, 92, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Friday, May 20, 2022, at her residence.

She was born on February 6, 1930, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Albert Heckman and the late Clara (Kiefer) Heckman.

Adele was united in marriage to Elfurt F. Blomenberg on May 29, 1949, in Adams County. He preceded her...

May 20, 2022

Betty Lou Hawkins, 80, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away Friday, May 20, 2022. Born on March 27, 1942 in Decatur, Indiana, she was a daughter of the late John D. and Pauline I. (Tumbleson) Simerman.

Betty was a receptionist at RTM Landscaping for nine years, retiring in April of 2006. She was also employed at Clark Oil...

May 19, 2022

Beverly Sue Hill, 84, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022, at her residence.

She was born on January 27, 1938, in Adams County, Indiana to the late Frank D. and Gertrude “Peach” (Davis) Fortney. Sue was united in marriage to Ronald D. Hill on July 13, 1957, in Decatur, Indiana.

Sue was...

May 19, 2022

Ardella Virginia Heare, 96, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022, at Cypress Village in Jacksonville, Florida.

She was born on July 11, 1925, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Clarence Miller and the late Mary (Schnepp) Miller. Ardella was united in marriage to Rex A. Heare on October 31, 1948, in Decatur, Indiana...

May 17, 2022

Martha “Marty” E. Reef, 92, of Moraine, Ohio, formerly of Decatur, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Born on January 10, 1930 in Adams County, Indiana, she was a daughter of the late Noah T. and M. Marie (Teeple) Sheets.

Marty was united in marriage to Lloyd D. Reef in September 26, 1948 in Decatur, Indiana....

May 16, 2022

Melonie Stevens, 56, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Monday, May 16, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on February 6, 1966 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Charles “Bill” Golliff and Zelna “Sally” (Brunner) Golliff.

Melonie was united in marriage to Earl Stevens in November of 1987 in Decatur, Indiana....

May 15, 2022

Rory A. McBride, 6, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at his residence.

He was born at home in Monroeville on May 7, 2016 to Jason Evan and Erin Elizabeth (Lyons) McBride.

Rory was a member, along with the rest of his family, of the St. John Lutheran Church, Flatrock where...

May 13, 2022

Mary A. Martin, 74, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Friday, May 13, 2022, at Heritage Park Nursing Home.

She was born on April 20, 1948, in Huntington, Indiana to Paul E. and Donna J. (Votra) Richard.

Mary graduated from Cosmetology School in Fort Wayne, and was employed as a manicurist at L.S. Ayres and then...

May 12, 2022

Edward Alan McCullough, 90, of Decatur, Indiana passed away late Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Adams Heritage in Monroeville, Indiana. Ed was born on November 4, 1931 in Decatur, Indiana to Ben and V. Loretta (Tinkham) McCullough. He was united in marriage to Phyllis M. Barr on November 9, 1952 at Zion Lutheran Church in Decatur and she preceded him...

May 12, 2022

Catherine M. Nichter, 67, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Thursday evening, May 12, 2022, at her residence.

She was born on September 12, 1954 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Delbert R. Rhymer and Delphina (Lovins) Rhymer.

Catherine is survived by three sons, Bobby Busz of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Adam (Carrie) Nichter of Monroeville, Indiana,...

May 11, 2022

Elaine S. Liechty, 62, of Geneva, Indiana passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Swiss Village.

She was born on August 31, 1959, in Decatur, Indiana to Raymond and Marjorie (Norr) Zurcher. Elaine was united in marriage to Mike Liechty on January 13, 1990, at First Mennonite Church in Berne.

She was a faithful member...

May 9, 2022

Bernice L. Berning, 93, of Fort Wayne, Indiana and a former longtime resident of Decatur, Indiana, passed away Monday morning, May 9, 2022, at Coventry Meadows in Fort Wayne.

She was born on August 13, 1928 in Ossian, Indiana to Charles E. and Lydia L. (Fackler) Stoppenhagen. Bernice was united in marriage to Ralph A. Berning on...

May 6, 2022

Vincent L. Simpkins, 59, of Pierceton, Indiana, passed away Friday, May 6, 2022, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on February 17, 1963, in Marion, Indiana to the late Danny and Carol (Snyder) Simpkins. Vincent was united in marriage to Jennifer Hirschy on March 12, 1999, in Pierceton, Indiana.

He...

May 3, 2022

Edwin “Ed” Carl Korte, 93, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Tuesday morning, May 3, 2022 at Adams Memorial Hospital.

He was born on November 22, 1928 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Christel Korte and Rosina (Eickoff) Korte.

He was united in marriage to Dorothy Etzler on June 27, 1953 in Convoy Ohio. She...

Apr 28, 2022

Bernadine L. Zurcher, 92, of Fort Wayne, Ind., formerly of Berne, Ind. passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022 at her daughter’s home. Born on October 20, 1929 in Berne, she was a daughter of the late Homer and Hilda (Moser) Amstutz.

Bernadine and her high school sweetheart, Rev. John Zurcher, Jr., were happily married for 73 years...

Apr 27, 2022

Nancy K. Hill, 71, of Berne, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at her residence.

She was born on June 8, 1950, in Portland, Indiana to the late Arnold Hayden and the late Grace (Borum) Hayden. Nancy was united in marriage to David N. Hill on July 26, 1969, in Bryant, Indiana.

Nancy...

Apr 27, 2022

Paul G. Mendez, 93, of Markle and formerly of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Wednesday morning, April 27, 2022, at Markle Health & Rehabilitation.

He was born on December 11, 1928, in Malakoff, Texas to the late Isaac Mendez and Alejandra (Guerrero) Mendez.

Paul was united in marriage to Dolores M. Ayala on October 3,...

Apr 19, 2022

Terry J. Zimmerman, 72, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away early morning Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on October 27, 1949 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Mary (Wagner) Baker and late Gilbert Baker.

Terry served in the United States Army as a Sargent in the Vietnam...

Apr 18, 2022

Robert L. Butler, 77, of Monroeville, passed away Monday, April 18, 2022 at Adams Heritage Monroeville.

He was born on October 20, 1944, in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Donald N. Butler and the late Margerite B. (Miller) Butler. Robert was united in marriage for 51 years to Carolyn R. Meyer on September 26, 1970 at St....

Apr 17, 2022

Mark D. Johnson, 60, of Angola, Indiana formerly of Decatur, Indiana passed away, Sunday, April 17, 2022 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana

He was born on March 22, 1962, in Decatur, Indiana to the late William H. “Bill” Johnson and Rose Marie (Thatcher) Johnson.

Mark was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel...