Jul 5, 2022

Gregory Allen Cole, 66, of Berne, Indiana passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at his residence.

He was born on November 6, 1955 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to the late David G. Cole and Edith M. (McFarland) Cole, who survives.

He was a member of the Blue Creek Conservation Club and the Willshire Conservation Club....

Jul 2, 2022

Robert H. “Bob” Brown Jr., 74, of Decatur, Indiana passed away late Saturday evening, July 2, 2022, at Bethlehem Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation in Fort Wayne. He bravely battled acute lymphoblastic leukemia and other challenging medical conditions associated with exposure to Rainbow Herbicides in Southeast Asia (Agent Orange and other tactical agents). Bob was born in Decatur on March 23,...

Jun 29, 2022

Lynn Edward Dubach, 70, of Berne, Indiana passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Swiss Village.

He was born on September 7, 1951, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Glen E. Dubach and Grace (Mosser) Dubach.

Lynn attended Cross Community Church and Grace Bible Church in Berne, Indiana.

He was a 1971 graduate...

Jun 29, 2022

Sovilla N. Schwartz, 81, of Monroe, Indiana passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at her residence.

She was born on July 20, 1940 in Berne, Indiana to the late Noah S. Wengerd and Christina D. (Wickey) Wengerd. Sovilla was united in marriage to Noah F. Schwartz on August 27, 1961 in Berne, Indiana.

She was...

Jun 28, 2022

Kenneth D. Manley, 89, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at Ossian Health and Rehabilitation Center in Ossian, Indiana.

He was born on November 15, 1932 in Adams County, Indiana to the late Chauncey O. Manley and Mary M. (Julian) Manley.

Kenny was united in marriage to Marcia L. Walters on September...

Jun 27, 2022

Debora K. “Debbe” Bowman, 71, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Monday, June 27, 2022, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne.

She was born on December 6, 1950, in North Judson, Indiana to the late Elmo C. Cawby and the late Vera L. (Comer) Cawby.

Debbe was a member of the Lutheran Church -...

Jun 26, 2022

Karen S. Joseph, 77, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Sunday morning, June 26, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

She was born on February 20, 1945 in Decatur, Indiana to Raymond F. and Dorothy (Elston) Shoaf.

She was employed by Z.K. Tazian Associates Inc. in Fort Wayne.

Karen volunteered...

Jun 25, 2022

Marilyn Marie Ball of Fort Wayne, Indiana December 29, 1930 - June 25, 2022

Marilyn Marie Ball, 91, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, entered the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 3:40 a.m. on Saturday, June 25, 2022.

She was born on Monday, December 29, 1930 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the daughter of the late...

Jun 23, 2022

Cody S. Brandt, 33, of Willshire, Ohio passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne following a medical event that occurred at work on June 15, 2022.

He was born on August 25, 1988 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Steven Edward “Hoss” Brandt who passed away March 21, 2022 and the lateTina...

Jun 23, 2022

C. LaVerne Miller, 92, of Berne, Indiana passed away late Thursday evening, June 23, 2022, at Swiss Village.

He was born November 21, 1929 in Mercer County, Ohio to Carl Frederick and Gertrude E. (Brewster) Miller.  On November 8, 1953 in Berne, Indiana, LaVerne was united in marriage to Martha L. Bailey.

He served his...

Jun 22, 2022

Jason R Cummings, 48, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on June 22, 2022, at his residence following a lengthy illness.

He was born January 15, 1974 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Donald W. Cummings and Amy L. (Gregg) Schultz.  He was united in marriage to Miranda Mendez on July 21, 2003 in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

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Jun 18, 2022

Heather Nicole (Sorg) Barton, 33, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away Saturday morning, June 18, 2022, at Stillwater Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on June 27, 1988 in Decatur, Indiana to Anthony Sorg and Treva (Hart) Johnson.

Heather graduated from Bluffton High School in 2007. She was a member of Christian New...

Jun 18, 2022

Claudette Marlene (Nagel) Stauffer, 90, of Berne, Indiana, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Swiss Village. Born November 23, 1931, in Berne, she was the daughter of the late Gus and Ruth (Hofstetter) Nagel. She was united in marriage to Fred Stauffer on September 1, 1951, at First Mennonite Church in Berne.

Claudette loved being with...

Jun 16, 2022

Coleen S. McCullough, 83, of Geneva, Indiana passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022 at Adams Memorial Hospital.

She was born on September 24, 1938 in Geneva, Indiana to the late Arlie Ellenberger and Elva Viola (Brewster) Ellenberger.

Coleen was united in marriage to Gerald D. “Nim” McCullough. He preceded her in death in 2004.

Jun 15, 2022

Marlene R. Duffey, 84, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Adams Heritage in Monroeville, Indiana.

She was born on February 12, 1938 in Decatur, Indiana to the late William Edward and Milda (Scheumann) Bultemeyer.

Marlene was united in marriage to Richard Allen Duffey on April 20, 1963 at St. John...

Jun 12, 2022

Ann Lee Gerke , 84, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on June 12, 2022, at Cedarhurst of Fort Wayne.

She was born on March 29, 1938, in Perrysville, Indiana to the late Clarence Hamand and the late Rheba (Fulk) Hamand.  She was united in marriage to Arnold W. Gerke on December 29, 1957 in Cayuga,...

Jun 11, 2022

Bobby G. Norton , 81, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Adams Woodcrest, in Decatur, Indiana.

He was born on August 6, 1940, in Richmond, Indiana to the late Silas Norton and the late Maggie (Hilton) Norton.

Bobby was a custodian at Bloomfield Elementary School for the Jay County...

Jun 9, 2022

Kaila A. Stevens , 16, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on June 9, 2022, at her residence.

She was born September 19, 2005, in Bluffton, Indiana, the daughter of Earl Stevens of Decatur, Indiana, and the late Melonie (Golliff) Stevens.

Kaila was her Father’s “Tomboy” who liked to work on engines and tinker...

Jun 6, 2022

Betty J. Bullerman-Peters, 98, of Hoagland. Indiana passed away Monday, June 6, 2022, at her residence.

She was born on September 3, 1923 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Fred V. and Paula L.  (Luelleman) Goeglein.

Betty was united in marriage to her first husband, Edwin W. Bullerman Sr. on May 31, 1947. He...

Jun 6, 2022

Edward D. Burns, 65, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Monday, June 6, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on September 4, 1956 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to the late Wayne and Shirley (Bradford) Burns. Edward was united in marriage to Catherine Hughes on June 20, 2011

He graduated...