Dec 21, 2021

Imogene Mae Abbott

Psa. 19:1  The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.

It is with great sadness, and yet celebration, we announce the passing of our mother, Imogene Mae Abbott on December 21, 2021.  She was born to Eddie and Cora McFarland on December 16, 1928.

Dec 18, 2021

Charles Haddon Spurgeon, MD FAAN, 85, of Berne, Indiana passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Swiss Village Retirement Community following a diagnosis of Alzheimer Disease.

He was born on March 29, 1936 in Berne, Indiana to the late William Hobart Spurgeon M.Ed and Edna Estelle (Nussbaum) Spurgeon. Charles was united in marriage to Marilyn Mae Lehman...

Dec 17, 2021

Cynthia Parson, 65, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Friday, December 17, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on July 28, 1956 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Willie Joe Hale and Aletha “Jo” (Uhrick) Hale.

Cindy loved Elvis! Her great nieces and nephews were her family and she...

Dec 17, 2021

Sophia A. Taylor, 18, of Berne, Indiana, passed away Friday, December, 17, 2021 at Adams Memorial Hospital. Born on December 14, 2003 in Chongqing, China, she was a daughter of Timothy and Stephania (Montjoy) Taylor.

Sophia was a senior at South Adams High School. She loved listening to praise and worship music and attended First Missionary Church...

Dec 16, 2021

Nina M. Workinger, 78, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, went to her heavenly home on Thursday evening, December 16, 2021 at Norman Regional Hospital in Norman, Oklahoma.

Nina was born on February 3, 1943 in Ossian, Indiana to the late Raymond and the late Delila (Adams) McAhren.  She was married to her sweetheart, Jerry, on March 23, 1962...

Dec 15, 2021

Jerry L. Casselman, 86, and his wife, Judith Y. Casselman, 85, of Decatur, Indiana both passed away December 15, 2021, at their residence.

Jerry was born on August 9, 1935, in Kendallville, Indiana to the late Walter and Reba (Vian) Casselman. Judith was born on May 17, 1936, in Kimmel, Indiana to the late Terrel and Dorothy...

Dec 14, 2021

Turner Douglas Schwartz, 32, of Berne, Indiana, went to be with his Lord Jesus on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at 2:55 p.m.  at Lutheran Hospital as a result of injuries sustained when a tree fell on his truck in Saturday’s wind storm.

Turner’s parents are Douglas and Linda (Dynes) Schwartz.

Turner enjoyed shooting sports, motorcycles,...

Dec 12, 2021

Steven R. Bauman, 82, of Berne, Indiana passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on March 31, 1939, in Decatur, Indiana to the Sylvan and Ruth (Rumple) Bauman. Steve was united in marriage to Myrna Amstutz on March 29, 1959, at First Missionary Church in Berne. They were married for...

Dec 10, 2021

Phyllis J. Acheson Lehrman, 99, of Decatur, Ind. passed into the loving arms of Jesus Friday, December 10, 2021 at Adams Memorial Hospital after a weeklong stay, where she was held and prayed over by members of her family.

Phyllis was born May 22, 1922 in Berne, Ind. to the late Floyd B. Hunter and the late...

Dec 9, 2021

Victor E. Stenger, 68, of Berne, Indiana passed away early Thursday morning, December 9, 2021 at his residence.

He was born on August 2, 1953, in Brookville, Indiana to the late Victor Stenger and the late Mary (Reuter) Stenger.

Victor was united in marriage to Alice Rhodes on September 1, 2017.

He worked...

Dec 8, 2021

James “Jim” Edward Scott, 77, of Berne, Indiana passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on October 27, 1944, in Berne, Indiana to the late Garland S. Scott and the late Emma (Tucker) Scott. Jim was united in marriage to Karol Kirkwood on October 4, 1970, at First...

Dec 8, 2021

Diane Lynn Miller, 69, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at her residence.

She was born on February 11, 1952 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Charles A. Sheets and Ruth I. (Reppert) Sheets.

Diane married Steve O. Miller on July 28, 1973 at Zion United Church of Christ.

She...

Dec 8, 2021

Rev. Robert "Bob" Liechty, 90, of Berne, Indiana passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana.

He was born on August 4, 1931 in Berne, Indiana to the late Robert Urban Liechty and Emma Rose (Sprunger) Liechty.

Robert served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War where...

Dec 7, 2021

Thomas Michael Cole, 73, of Ossian, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. Born on January 12, 1948 in Warsaw, Indiana, he was a son of the late James and LaDonna (Middleton) Cole. Tom married Dorothy “Dot” DeKoninck on September 24, 1977 at St. Joseph Hessen Cassel Catholic Church in Fort Wayne....

Dec 5, 2021

Greg L. Brown , 68, of Ohio City, Ohio passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. His death was unexpected and due to COVID-19.

He was born on May 6, 1953, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Max and Carol (Roeder) Brown. Greg was united in marriage to...

Dec 3, 2021

Marie Baker, 99, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Friday, December 3, 2021, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur, Indiana.

She was born on December 21. 1921 in Preble, Indiana to the late Glenn A. Straub, Sr. and Sadie Fugate. Marie was united in marriage to Otto J. Baker on April 23, 1941 in Decatur, and he precedes her...

Dec 3, 2021

Arthur A. Ormsby , 74, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Friday, December 3, 2021 at his residence.

He was born on August 8, 1947, in Kokomo, Indiana to the late George Ormsby and Rosemary (Condo) Ormsby.

He proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

Art was a...

Dec 3, 2021

Duane R. Schrock , 41, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Friday, December 3, 2021, peacefully in his sleep at his residence.

He was born on December 31, 1979, in Indianapolis, Indiana and was the son of Debra (Brown) Benson and she survives.

Duane was united in marriage to Deborah Karn on October 7,...

Dec 2, 2021

Denver Wayne Rich, 96, of Berne, Indiana passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021, at River Terrace Retirement Community in Bluffton, Indiana.

He was born on March 13, 1925 in Berne, Indiana to the late Albert Rich and Goldie (Strahm) Rich. Denver was united in marriage to Bonnie Howard on June 2, 1945. She preceded him in death...

Dec 1, 2021

Francis E. Black, 85, of Berne, Indiana passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana.

He was born on October 20, 1936, in Scott, Ohio to the late William Black and the late Iva (Fox) Black. He was united in marriage to Florence Perry on June 8, 1963, and she preceded him...