January 27, 2023

Elizabeth T. Schwartz, 75, of Berne, Indiana passed away Friday morning, January 27, 2023, at her residence.

She was born on December 8, 1947, in Monroe, Indiana to the late Christian M. Schwartz and the late Susan W. (Schwartz) Schwartz. Elizabeth was united in marriage to Ernest K. Schwartz.

Elizabeth was a member of the...

January 26, 2023

Leroy K. Sprunger, 92, of Berne, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Swiss Village in Berne.

Leroy was born to Emil and Mathilda (Hirschy) Sprunger on May 25, 1930, in Berne, Indiana. He was married June 25, 1961, to Carolyn J. Haas in Van Orin, IL.

A devoted husband and father, Leroy was a...

January 24, 2023

Thomas Deetz , 80, of New Haven, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at his residence.

He was born May 22, 1942, in Hudson, Indiana, the son of the late Willis Deetz and the late Inez (Shultz) Deetz . Tom was united in marriage to Shirley Marschand on July 24, 1965, in Fort Wayne, Indiana....

January 24, 2023

Kendall M. Lehman, 71, of Berne, Indiana passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Adams Memorial Hospital.

He was born on Saturday, January 5, 1952, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Wilbert William Lehman and Dorothy R. (Sprunger) Lehman. Kendall was united in marriage to Deborah L. Rusher on October 11, 1980, and she preceded him in...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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,...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...