Charlotte K. Vaughan
Feb 8, 2025
In Loving Memory of Charlotte Kathryn Vaughan
Charlotte Kathryn Vaughan, 80, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana on Saturday evening, February 8, 2025. Born on March 23, 1944 in Fort Wayne, she was the cherished daughter of Hugo and Elaine Fuelling. A proud graduate of Decatur High...
Maxine Ruth Balkema
Feb 4, 2025
Maxine Ruth Steury was born December 19,1941 in a midwifery home in Berne, Indiana. She grew up on Bluecreek Farm, north of town, until age 5 when her family moved to Berne to enjoy the new red brick home built by her father, Reuben. She spent many an evening playing “kick the can” in the neighborhood, with her best friend...
David H. Nussbaum
Feb 3, 2025
David H. Nussbaum, 90, of Berne, Indiana, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana.
David was born on April 3, 1934, in Adams County, Indiana, the son of the late Albert Nussbaum and the late Grace (Reinhard) Nussbaum. David was married to Carolyn J. Egly from July 18, 1953, until her death on December...
Charlotte L. Hockemeyer
Feb 2, 2025
Charlotte L. Hockemeyer, 92, of Hoagland, Indiana, passed away on Sunday evening, February 2, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family.
Charlotte was born on September 18, 1932, in Uniontown, Missouri to the late Ernst Brockmann and Norma Brockmann. Charlotte was united in marriage to Melvin H. “Mort” Hockemeyer on September 26, 1954, and he preceded her in death on...
Pastor Roger W. Olson
Feb 2, 2025
Pastor Roger W. Olson, 88, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Lutheran Life Villages in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He was born on June 19, 1936, in Holman, Wisconsin to the late William and Agnes (Hewlitt) Olson. Roger was united in marriage to the late Loide M. (Schutes) Olson on August 15, 1987. Following their marriage,...
Donald L. Linder
Feb 1, 2025
Donald L. Linder, 82, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Saturday morning, Feb 1, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on March 6, 1942 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Raymond C. Linder, Jr. and Marie M. (Davis) Linder.
Donald was a former member of Hoagland Avenue United Methodist Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He was employed with Decatur Industries. Following his time...
Curtis "Van" Wulliman
Jan 31, 2025
Curtis “Van” Wulliman, 88, of Berne, Indiana, passed away on Friday January 31, 2025 at Swiss Village.
He was born on February 14, 1936 to the late Curtis Wulliman and Gertrude (Sprunger) Wulliman in Berne, Indiana.
Van was united in marriage to Connie Minnich on August 3, 1958, and she preceded him in death on August 19, 2003. He married Sharon (Reinhard)...
Dawn Marie Bullerman
Jan 31, 2025
Dawn Marie Bullerman, 42, of Hoagland, Indiana peacefully passed away Friday morning, January 31, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at her residence.
She was born on February 16, 1982, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Edwin Jr. and Vicki (Goudy) Bullerman.
Dawn was a member of St. John Lutheran Church – Flatrock.
She was a 2004 graduate of New Haven High School. During...
Don L. Tinkham
Jan 30, 2025
Don L. Tinkham, 72, of New Haven, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.
He was born on February 25, 1952 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Maurice Leroy Tinkham and Patricia (Williams) Tinkham.
Don was united in marriage to Beth Jaques on February 20, 1999 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
Don was a member of the F.O.P.A...
Dale E. Anderson
Jan 28, 2025
Dale E. Anderson, 90 of Monroeville, Indiana passed away early Tuesday morning, January 28, 2025, at Adams Heritage in Monroeville.
He was born on October 26, 1934 in Payne, Ohio to Robert and Hilda (Roemer) Anderson. Dale was united in marriage to Marjorie Gerardot on May 7, 1955, at St. Louis Catholic Church, Besancon and she preceded him in death on...
Maxine E. Knipstein
Jan 27, 2025
Maxine Esther (Heine) Knipstein was called to her heavenly home on January 27, 2025.
Maxine was born on June 8, 1931, the middle daughter of Theodore and Esther (Hockemeyer) Heine. She was baptized June 21, 1931, and confirmed on May 20, 1945, at Emanuel Lutheran Church, New Haven, the same church where she married Wilbur Martin Knipstein on June 2, 1956.
She...
Kerry D. Hoffman
Jan 26, 2025
Kerry D. Hoffman, 65, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025, at his residence following an illness for two years.
He was born on February 27, 1959, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Wilmer Hoffman and Marilyn Rose (Bultemeier) Hoffman, who survives.
Kerry was a member of St. John Lutheran-Flatrock where he served as the Deacon, Elder, and...
DeLoan B. Witte
Jan 25, 2025
DeLoan B. Witte, 93, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Adams Memorial Hospital.
She was born on May 2, 1931, in Monroeville, Indiana to the late Orville L. Lenington and Grace D. (Dinger) Lenington.
DeLoan was united in marriage to the late Norval A. Witte on October 21, 1950, in New Haven, Indiana.
She worked part-time at Sears...
Bonita "Bonnie" Crosby
Jan 24, 2025
Bonita (Bonnie) Buhr Crosby of rural Decatur entered her heavenly home on January 24, 2025. She was born on March 23, 1949, in Fort Wayne, IN to Robert W. and Dorothy M. Buhr. She married Michael W. Crosby in 1984, and they shared 40 wonderful years together. She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Decatur, where she...
Angelita (Espinoza) Canales
Jan 24, 2025
Angelita (Espinoza) Canales, 97, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Friday, January 24, 2025, at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana.
She was born on March 11, 1927 in New Mexico to Victor and Hortenca (Rivera) Espinoza. Angelita was united in marriage to Rafael R. Canales on September 25, 1943, and he preceded her in death on October 6, 2002.
She was a...
Amy S. Schwartz
Jan 23, 2025
Amy S. Schwartz, infant daughter of James M. and Susann E. (Shetler) Schwartz passed away Thursday evening, January 23, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
She was of the Old Order Amish.
Amy is survived by her parents James M. and Susann E. Schwartz of Monroe, Indiana; sister, Joann S. Schwartz; paternal grandparents, Amos E.L. and Marilyn K....
James C. "Chuck" Crowell
Jan 18, 2025
James C. “Chuck” Crowell, Sr., 57, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Saturday evening, January 18, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He was born on August 18, 1967, in Decatur, Indiana to Robert “Bob” and Marilyn R. (Boring) Crowell.
Chuck was a member of the Eagles Aerie in Decatur, Indiana, and enjoyed playing pool.
He was a graduate of Parkway High...
Judith M. Black
Jan 18, 2025
Judith Black, 82, of Monroe, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at her daughter’s residence in Monroe, Indiana.
She was born on July 12, 194,2 at home in Van Wert County to the late Woodrow and Catherine Tinkham.
Judith was a graduate from Pleasant Mills High School. She was employed with Decatur Industries for thirty years and retired from Decatur...
Mary E. Grote
Jan 18, 2025
Mary E. Grote, 87, of Willshire, Ohio passed away Saturday morning, January 18, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
She was born on June 18, 1937, in Willshire, Ohio to the late Emanuel H. and Edna L. (Scaer) Schumm. Mary was united in marriage to Marvin J. Grote on November 30, 1958, in Willshire, Ohio, and he preceded her...
Joan Marie Wintergg
Jan 16, 2025
Joan Marie (Habegger) Winteregg, 93 of Franklin, IN, and formerly of Berne, IN passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Greenwood Village South in Greenwood, IN.
She was born October 22, 193,1 in Decatur, IN to Wilferd Habegger and Helen (Barnett) Habegger. She married LaMar Winteregg on March 10, 1953, he preceded her in death on August 31, 1999.
Joan maintained her...
