Keith L. Scherer
March 2, 2026
Keith L. Scherer, 77, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center.
Keith was born on May 18, 1948, to the late Robert and LaVon (Bauermeister) Scherer. On August 15, 1982, he was united in marriage to Suzi Braun in Michigan.
Keith was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church. He was a dedicated employee...
Harold E. Yoquelet
February 28, 2026
Harold E. Yoquelet, 83, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Stillwater Hospice Home.
He was born on October 29, 1942, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Gerald D. “Red” Yoquelet and Betty E. (Rothgeb) Yoquelet.
Harold was a member of St. John Lutheran Church-Bingen in Decatur, Indiana and the Sons of the American Legion Post #43...
Lillie N. Bleeke
February 25, 2026
Lillie N. Bleeke, 93, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Wednesday evening, February 25, 2026, at Adams Memorial Hospital.
She was born on February 22, 1933 in Georgetown, Texas to John Miller & Hilda (Bielss) Miller. Lillie was united in marriage to Norbert L. Bleeke on February 1, 1953 in Walburg, Texas.
She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Decatur, Indiana....
Ronald Alphonse Sorg
February 25, 2026
Ronald A. “Ron” Sorg, 87, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away late Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at his residence.
Ron was born on December 25, 1938 in Hoagland, Indiana to Alphonse and Virginia (Minnich) Sorg. He was united in marriage to Carole A. Scare on February 17, 1962 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Yoder, Indiana.
He was a lifelong member of St....
Paul E. Cagnet
February 17, 2026
Paul E. Cagnet, 75, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He was born on March 2, 1950, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late John B. and Ruth Ellen (Snyder) Cagnet.
He honorably served his country in the National Guard Reserves.
Paul was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church in...
Harriet Sue Burkhart
February 16, 2026
Harriet Sue Burkhart, 76, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Monday afternoon, February 16, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Harriet was born on August 2, 1949 in Decatur, Indiana to Louis Henry and Alice Lucille (Schaefer) Bercot.
She married Roger Burkhart on March 1, 1986 and he preceded her in death on April 17, 2013. On June 26,...
Lila Grace Bryan
February 16, 2026
Lila GRACE Bryan, 95, passed away on February 16, 2026. Grace was born to the late Elmer Emerson and Lillie Theresa (Thomas) Winans on February 18, 1930, in Adams County, Indiana. She joined 3 brothers, and was followed by 2 brothers.
Her childhood was spent on the Winans family farm near Pleasant Mills, where she shared many adventures with her brothers....
Coretta L. Sipe
February 14, 2026
Coretta L. Sipe, 93, of Berne, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2026, surrounded by her family at Swiss Village in Berne.
She was born on October 23, 1932, in Wallen, Indiana, to the late Norval and Lela (Lightle) Chamness. Coretta was united in marriage to Donald L. Sipe on December 31, 1953, in Berne, Indiana, and together they...
Janine K Scheumann
February 13, 2026
Janine K. Scheumann, 75, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away Friday evening at Adams-Woodcrest in Decatur, Indiana.She was born on May 10, 1950 to the late Donald Rebber and Hilda (Benzinger) Rebber in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Janine was united in marriage to Donald K. Scheumann on October 3, 1970 at Emanuel Lutheran Church, Soest.
Janine was a devoted member of St. John Lutheran...
Marietta E. Miller
February 13, 2026
Marietta E. Miller, age 4, of Willshire, Ohio, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, at her residence.
She was born May 6, 2021, in Willshire, Ohio, to Emanuel B. and Rosie L.M. (Girod) Miller.
Marietta was of the Old Order Amish.
She is survived by her parents, Emanuel B. and Rosie L.M. Miller of Willshire, Ohio; three brothers, Emanuel, Ruben, and Nathan,...
Lynn E. Rorick
February 12, 2026
Lynn E. Rorick, 76, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his family, following a brief illness.
He was born August 5, 1949 in Monroeville, Indiana to the late Richard Rorick and Marietta (Giant) Rorick. He lived most of his life in the same house in which he was born.
Lynn was united...
Kristine (Striker) Porter
February 12, 2026
Kristine (Striker) Porter, 94, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away surrounded by family following a brief illness on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
She was born June 29, 1931, in Geneva, Indiana, to the late Carl Mathias and Agnes Margaret (Schenk) Striker. On June 1, 1950, she married Victor Butler Porter, her husband of 71 years,...
Marjorie A. Wable
February 9, 2026
Marjorie A. Wable, 77, of Geneva, Indiana, passed away on Monday morning, February 9, 2026, at her residence.
Marjorie was born on July 13, 1948, in Decatur, Indiana, to the late Rollie O. and Vesta M. (Mattax) Wable.
She was a lifelong and faithful member of Nottingham Friends Church. Music played an important role throughout her life, and she was especially talented...
Karl W. Schroeder
February 7, 2026
Karl William Schroeder was called to his heavenly home on February 7, 2026. He was born August 4, 1937, to August and Mathilda Schroeder in rural Decatur, Indiana. He is survived by three children, James (Teresa) Schroeder, of Indianapolis; David (Linda) Schroeder, of Fort Wayne; Lori (Thomas Smith) of Richmond; and by 14 grandchildren: Ben (and Catie) Schroeder; Kate (and...
Martha L. Miller
February 5, 2026
Martha L. Miller, 93, of Berne, Indiana, peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior early Thursday morning, February 5, 2026, at Swiss Village in Berne.
She was born on December 5, 1932, in Berne, Indiana, to the late James T. and Dessie S. (Ludy) Bailey. Martha was united in marriage to C. LaVerne Miller on November 8, 1953,...
Sheila M. Hanzlik-Ellgass
February 4, 2026
Sheila M. Hanzlik-Ellgass, 57, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away Wednesday morning, February 4, 2026, at her sister’s residence in Decatur.
She was born on May 13, 1968, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the late Robert F. Hanzlik and the late Mary Jane Catanzaro. Sheila married Edward J. Ellgass, and he preceded her in death in 2004.
Sheila was a member of Boundless Church...
Steven M. Heckert
February 2, 2026
Steven M. Heckert, 74, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Steven was born on November 29, 1951, in Van Wert, Ohio, to the late James and Lillian (Lintemoot) Heckert.
Steven honorably served his country in the United States Army from 1971 to 1973, receiving an honorable discharge. He was a proud...
Rita Jayne Poitras
February 2, 2026
Rita Jayne Poitras, 75, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving children, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
She was born on June 10, 1950, in Decatur, Indiana, to the late Louis F. and Olga L. (Koenemann) Krueckeberg. Rita married Roger Poitras on October 30, 1971, and he preceded her in...
Joan L Thompson
January 31, 2026
Joan L. Thompson, 93, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Lutheran Life Villages in Fort Wayne.
She was born on April 10, 1932 in Adams County, Indiana, the daughter of the late Rudolph H. Fuelling and the late Ida W. (Bohnke) Fuelling.
Joan was united in marriage to the late Robert C. Thompson on April 25, 1954...
Rev. Gareth L. Wiederkehr
January 31, 2026
Rev. Gareth L. Wiederkehr, age 101 of Berne, Indiana passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Swiss Village.
He was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Rev. Clarence and the late Ruth Wiederkehr.
Gareth was united in marriage to Treva Habegger on August 3, 1947 in Berne, Indiana, and she preceded him in death on January 20, 1988. Gareth later...
