Elsita "Elsie" E. Canales
February 15, 2023
Elsita “Elsie” E. Canales, 77, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Wednesday morning, February 15, 2023, at Woodcrest in Decatur.
She was born in May 17, 1945, in Ohio City, Ohio to the late Margarito "Margee" and Paula (Espinoza) Canales.
Elsie was a member of Living Word Temple in Decatur. She served two terms on...
Diana S. Hartman
February 12, 2023
Diana S. Hartman, 82, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, at Adams Heritage in Monroeville.
She was born on March 13, 1940, in Monroeville, Indiana to the late Ralph E. Clevenger and the late Oval M. (Ackerman) Clevenger. Diana was united in marriage to Robert J. Hartman on April 6, 1957, and he preceded...
Ann T. Tussing
February 10, 2023
Ann T. Tussing, 81, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Friday, February 10, 2023, at her residence.
She was born on March 20, 1941, in Deshler, Ohio to James and Hildegard (Meyer) Romaker. Ann was united in marriage to Verne Tussing on March 27, 1959, in Watseka, Illinois and he preceded her in death on April 22, 2020,...
David L. Krick
February 10, 2023
David L. Krick, 77, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Friday, February 10, 2023, at his residence
He was born on February 10, 1946, in Fort Wayne, Indiana Rev. Elijah L. Krick Jr. and Tresea (Fry) Krick.
He was drafted in 1965 in the United States Army and served in Vietnam War and was honorably discharged...
Howard F. Martin Sr.
February 6, 2023
Howard F. Martin Sr., 92, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Monday, February 6, 2023, at Towne House Retirement Community in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He was born on January 6, 1931, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Honora and Ursula (Hoffman) Martin. He was united in marriage to Doris Krueckeberg on August 6, 1955, at Zion Lutheran Church...
Janet Lynn Grasberger
February 6, 2023
Janet Lynn Grasberger, 64, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on Monday evening, February 6, 2023, at her residence.
She was born on January 13, 1959, in Bath, Maine to the late Paul Edward Lare and the late Frances Noel “Fran” (DeWert) Lare. Janet lost her father Paul at an early age and was raised by William...
Judy E. Burkhart
February 4, 2023
Judy E. Burkhart, 78, of Avilla, Indiana passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Parkview Randallia in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
She was born on January 5, 1945, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Ivan E. and Lucille (Schaffer) Garwood.
Judy was united in marriage to Larry E. Burkhart on August 17, 1963. He preceded her...
Gloria Lilian Irma Bowen
February 3, 2023
Gloria Lilian Irma (Hormann) Bowen, 88, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on February 3, 2023, at Parkview Randallia, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
She was born March 24, 1934 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the daughter of the late Fred Hormann and the late Clara (Niemeyer) Hormann. Gloria was united in marriage to Robert H. Bowen on July 31, 1955...
Arnold Scheumann
February 3, 2023
Arnold “Arnie” Scheumann, 87, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away Friday, February 3, 2023, at Heritage Park in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He was born on March 10, 1935, in Allen County to the late Paul and Ida (Luttman) Scheumann.
Arnie was united in marriage to Pamela Koehler on March 12, 2000, at St. John Lutheran Church,...
Sally Anne Fry
February 2, 2023
Sally Anne Fry, 72, of Winter Park, Florida died February 2, 2023
Sally was born to Patricia Anne McArdle Fry and Coyle Wilson Fry in Fort Wayne, Indiana on December 29, 1950. She was raised on a small farm in Monroeville, Indiana.
Sally attended the St Louis Besancon Academy in New Haven, Indiana; Bishop Luers...
Alberta Mae "Birdie" Melcher
February 1, 2023
Alberta Mae “Birdie” Melcher, 88, of Angola, Indiana passed away peacefully with her husband Eugene “Gene” Melcher by her side Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
She was born on April 11, 1934, in Ossian, Indiana to Luther and Meta (Buuck) Dettmer. Birdie was united in marriage to Eugene “Gene” Melcher...
Esther M. Schweyer
January 30, 2023
Esther M. Schweyer, 85, of Ohio City, Ohio passed away Monday evening, January 30, 2023, at her residence with Courtney and Christine by her side.
She was born May 4, 1937 in Adams County, Indiana to Cornelius and Phyllis E. (Keller) Brandt. Esther was united in marriage to Harold W. Schweyer on August 25, 1972, at Zion...
Elizabeth T. Schwartz
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...
Leroy K. Sprunger
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...
Thomas Deetz
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....
Kendall M. Lehman
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...
Thomas "Tom" T. Thompson
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...
Larry A. Jackson
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...
Larry E. Gaskill
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...
Shirley Jean Oetting
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...
