Families We are Privileged to Serve

Brian Wilson Snyder

Brian Wilson Snyder

October 25, 2022

Brian Wilson Snyder, 34, of La Fontaine, Indiana entered into the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday, October 25, 2022.

He was born on December 24, 1987, in Corona, California to James A. Snyder and Karen E. (Gemler) Snyder.

Brian honorably served in the National Guard.

He was employed as a commercial landscaper...

Timothy A. Anweiler

Timothy A. Anweiler

October 24, 2022

Timothy Allen Anweiler, 57, of Auburn, Indiana formerly of Decatur passed away Monday, October 24, 2022, at Auburn Village Nursing Home.

He was born on March 3, 1965, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Ralph “Dan” and Sondra S. (Sonner) Anweiler.

Tim was a former member of Hoagland United Methodist Church in Hoagland.

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Carolyn Christener

Carolyn Christener

October 23, 2022

Carolyn Sue Christener, 79, of Monroe, Indiana passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.

She was born on November 12, 1942, in Berne, Indiana to the late Omen Amstutz and the late Selma (Hirschy) Amstutz. Carolyn was united in marriage to Robert G. Christener on April 15, 1989, in Adams County, Indiana and...

Leola Fern Bailey

Leola Fern Bailey

October 23, 2022

Leola “Fern” Bailey, 96, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Sunday afternoon, October 23, 2022, at Adams Woodcrest.

She was born January 2, 1926 in Decatur, Indiana to Roy and Mary (Stetler) Case.  She married Lyle T. Bailey on September 24, 1950 in Garrett, Indiana and he preceded her in death on May 20, 1998.

Fern...

Myrna L. Fox

Myrna L. Fox

October 22, 2022

Myrna L. Fox, 81, of Berne, Indiana passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Swiss Village in Berne.

She was born on March 13, 1941, in Pryor, Oklahoma to the late Ray and Rachel (Norman) Adair.

Myrna and David W. Fox enjoyed 50 years of marriage before he passed away in September of 2015.

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Barbara L. Wiessner

Barbara L. Wiessner

October 21, 2022

Barbara L. Wiessner, 84, of Willshire, Ohio passed away Friday, October 21, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

She was born on June 16, 1938, in Van Wert County, Ohio to the late Dallas and Edith (Florence) Kiracofe.

Barbara was united in marriage to Phillip L. Hileman on March 9, 1957, at Willshire United...

Dixie D. Landis

Dixie D. Landis

October 21, 2022

Dixie D. Landis , 90, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on October 21, 2022, at her residence.

She was born September 13, 1932 in Decatur, Indiana, the daughter of the late Richard A. Hill and the late Dovie I. (Irelan) Hill.  On January 27, 1951, Dixie married Clifford E. Landis in Decatur, Indiana.

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Max E. Balkema

Max E. Balkema

October 20, 2022

Max E. Balkema, 79, of Berne, Indiana passed away early Thursday morning, October 20, 2022, at Swiss Village.

He was born February 1, 1943 in Lafayette, Indiana to William and Mary (Weiderhaft) Balkema.  Max was united in marriage to Maxine Steury on August 2, 1969 in Berne, Indiana.

He proudly served his country in the...

Cloise "Richard" Reinhart

Cloise "Richard" Reinhart

October 19, 2022

Cloise “Richard” Reinhart, 75, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at Envive in Berne, Indiana.

He was born on February 6, 1947, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to the late Cloise L. Reinhart and the late Beatrice V. (Patton) Reinhart. Richard was united in marriage to Christine M. Howes on October 26, 1968, in England and...

Marsha M. Koons

Marsha M. Koons

October 19, 2022

Marsha M. Koons, 73, of Ossian, Indiana passed away Wednesday morning, October 19, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on December 6, 1948, in Huntington, Indiana to the late Hilden Swihart and the late Doris (Treblet) Swihart. Marsha was united in marriage to James Koons on August 22, 1975.

Marsha...

Thomas A. Howell

Thomas A. Howell

October 17, 2022

Thomas Allen Howell, 80, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away unexpectedly Monday, October 17, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born on September 17, 1942, in Manhattan to the late Harry and Bella (Shusler) Howell.

Tom was united in marriage to Sharon Busick on August 12, 1979 at St Peter...

John R. Lambert

John R. Lambert

October 15, 2022

John R. Lambert, 59, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022, at his friend’s residence.

He was born on July 12, 1963, in Decatur, Indiana to Thomas H. Lambert and Nancy (Jauregui) Lambert.

John graduated from Adams Central High School in 1981.

He was an assembly line worker at All American...

Gary L. Knipstein

Gary L. Knipstein

October 9, 2022

Gary L. Knipstein, 64, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born on February 26, 1958, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Walter Knipstein and Florence Jane (Smith) Knipstein. Gary was united in marriage to Michelle Littig on June 20, 1980, at Trinity Lutheran Church, in Fort...

Bobby J. Duchine

Bobby J. Duchine

October 6, 2022

Bobby J. Duchine, 81, of Woodburn, Indiana passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on August 6, 1941, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Joseph Duchine and the late Mary (McConahay) Duchine. He was united in marriage to Carol A. Boyd on May 19, 1962, in Fort...

Roger D. Eisenmann

Roger D. Eisenmann

October 5, 2022

Roger D. Eisenmann, 81, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Wednesday morning, October 5, 2022, at his residence.

He was born July 7, 1941in Paulding County, Ohio to William and Cora (Martin) Eisenmann.  On July 16, 1977, Roger married Linda K. Fulton in Huntington, Indiana and she preceded him in death on March 8, 2007.

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Della E. Hormann

Della E. Hormann

October 5, 2022

Della E. Hormann, 90, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.

She was born on May 2, 1932, in Adams County, Indiana to the late Charles J.D. Hoffman and Katherine M. (Hartmann) Hoffman.

Della was united in marriage to Carl R. Hormann on February 14, 1954 at St....

Carolee L. Nussbaum

Carolee L. Nussbaum

October 3, 2022

Carolee L. Nussbaum, 85, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022, at her residence.

She was born on August 19, 1937, in Dailey, West Virginia to the late Clancy and Ione (Cutright) Loudin.

Carolee was united in marriage to Lawrence “Larry” Roop on October 2, 1956, in Elkins, West Virginia and he preceded her in...

Basil H. Dealey

Basil H. Dealey

September 26, 2022

Basil H. Dealey, 77, of Convoy, Ohio passed away Monday, September 26, 2022, at his residence with his family by his side.

He was born on August 25, 1945, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Oliver Henry Dealey and Nina Duella (Krick) Dealey.

Basil was united in marriage to Margy Weaver on November 22,...

Della E. Conrad

Della E. Conrad

September 26, 2022

Della E. Conrad, 79, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Monday, September 26, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on September 24, 1943, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Paul Selking and Linda (Hoffman) Selking.

Della was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Flatrock. She was a high school...

Doris Irene Emenhiser

Doris Irene Emenhiser

September 22, 2022

Doris Irene Emenhiser , 99, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away on September 22, 2022, at her daughter’s residence in DeKalb County.

She was born March 11, 1923 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the daughter of the late Charles Hege and the late Clara (Grodrian) Hege.  Doris was united in marriage to Leroy Emenhiser on September 28,...

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