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...

January 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...

January 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....

January 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...

January 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,...

January 6, 2023

Milton D. Zelt, 56, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Friday morning, January 6, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on Friday, April 15, 1966, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Ira Zelt and Carol (Doctor) Zelt.

Milton was a member of Martini Lutheran Church in New Haven, Indiana he served as an usher, deacon,...

January 4, 2023

Christopher W. “Chris” Mowery, 49, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Wednesday morning, January 4, 2023, at his residence following a five year battle with cancer.

He was born July 25, 1973 in Decatur, Indiana to John W. “Bill” Mowery and Kay (McMillion) Mowery.

Chris was united in marriage to Sara Blakey on October 4,...

January 4, 2023

Linda Marie Bailey, 78, of New Haven, Indiana passed away Wednesday morning, January 4, 2023, at her residence.

She was born on July 25, 1944, to the late Merritt D. Myers and the late Florence C. (Gerbert) Myers.

Linda formerly attended Monroeville United Methodist Church and was a member of the Monroeville American Legion Auxiliary...

January 4, 2023

Gail Joan Wurm, 98, of Monroeville, Indiana was welcomed into Heaven on January 4th, 2023, at Adams Heritage in Monroeville, after a short illness.

She was born on January 13, 1924, in Allen County, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Dora (Marquardt) Gable.

Gail graduated from Hoagland High School in 1941.She married...