Families We are Privileged to Serve

Ed Alspaugh

Ed Alspaugh

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...

Joseph K. Johnson

Joseph K. Johnson

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...

Kenneth D. "Pete" Short

Kenneth D. "Pete" Short

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...

Bernita J. Harvey

Bernita J. Harvey

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...

Ida D. Widman

Ida D. Widman

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...

Michael Steven Notter

Michael Steven Notter

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...

Gloria J. "Jean" Bearman

Gloria J. "Jean" Bearman

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....

William E. "Bill" Murray

William E. "Bill" Murray

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...

Paul Gunsett

Paul Gunsett

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,...

Milton D. Zelt

Milton D. Zelt

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,...

Christopher W. Mowery

Christopher W. Mowery

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,...

Linda Marie Bailey

Linda Marie Bailey

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...

Gail Joan Wurm

Gail Joan Wurm

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...

Jayne A. Minnich

Jayne A. Minnich

January 4, 2023

Jayne A. Minnich, 66, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Adams Heritage in Monroeville, Indiana.

She was born on July 22, 1956, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Kenneth and Rosemary (Gillman) Michell.

Jayne was united in marriage to Stanley J. Minnich on February 23, 1980 at St. Joseph Catholic...

Barry Wade Uhrick

Barry Wade Uhrick

January 3, 2023

Barry Wade Uhrick, 58, of Markle, Indiana passed away Tuesday evening, January 3, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on June 4, 1964, in Portland, Indiana to Donald E. Uhrick and Donna J. (Arner) Helm.

Wade proudly served in the United States Air Force. He retired from the 122nd Fighter Wing in Fort Wayne...

John W. "Bill" Mowery

John W. "Bill" Mowery

January 2, 2023

John W. “Bill” Mowery, 71, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away early Monday morning, January 2, 2023, at Stillwater Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on April 8, 1951  in Decatur, Indiana to Charles W. "Bill" Mowery and Esther (Geels) Mowery.

John graduated from Bellmont High School in Decatur and was a...

Vivian A. Minnich

Vivian A. Minnich

January 2, 2023

Vivian A. Minnich, 91, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away Monday, January 2, 2023, at her daughter’s residence.

She was born on June 29, 1931, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Rheinhart Herber and late Claudine (Sorg) Herber.

Vivian was united in marriage to Maximillian J. Minnich on November 24, 1949 at St. Joseph Catholic...

Lew A. Simerman

Lew A. Simerman

December 31, 2022

Lew A. Simerman, 77, of Ossian, Indiana passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born on May 13, 1945, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the John Simerman and Lucille (Smith) Simerman. Lew was united in marriage to Mona J. McIntire on June 18, 1966, at Ossian United Methodist Church....

Jon L. Brandon

Jon L. Brandon

December 31, 2022

Jon L. Brandon, 59, of Celina, Ohio passed away Saturday evening, December 31, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on December 17, 1963, in Celina, Ohio to the late Oliver Brandon and the late Linda Lou (Ellis) Ross.

Jon was employed at Power Com Inc. as an Equipment Operator until...

Rosa M. Aguilar

Rosa M. Aguilar

December 30, 2022

Rosa M. Aguilar, 84, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born on December 29, 1938, in Brownsville, Texas to the late Margarito "Margee" Canales and the late Paula (Espinoza) Canales. She was united in marriage to Daniel Aguilar on October 27, 1962, in Decatur, Indiana...

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