Sharon K. Norman
Sep 23, 2021
Sharon K. Norman, 82, of North Manchester, Ind. and formerly of Decatur, Ind. passed away Thursday morning, September 23, 2021 at Timbercrest Senior Living.
She was born on August 2, 1939 in Van Wert, Ohio to James H. and Viola F. (Heath) Stevens. On May 17, 1986, Sharon married Thomas D. Norman and he preceded her in...
Herbert "Wiggs" E Cook
Sep 22, 2021
Herbert E. “Wiggs” Cook, 92, of Decatur went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Swiss Village.
He was born on October 1, 1928, in Decatur, Indiana to the late William and Pearl (Gause) Cook.
Herbert served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was very...
Vera R. Merica
Sep 22, 2021
Vera R. Merica , 101, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Adams Heritage in Monroeville, Indiana.
She was born on April 24, 1920, in Hoagland, Indiana to the late Charles Witte and the late Emelia (Springer) Witte.
On August 12, 1939, Vera married Glenn C. Merica in Fort Wayne,...
Walter Gene Berning
Sep 21, 2021
Walter Gene Berning, 86, of New Haven, Indiana passed away Tuesday afternoon, September 21, 2021, at Parkview-Randallia in Fort Wayne.
He was born July 29, 1935 in Decatur, Indiana to Otto and Hildegard (Wietfeldt) Berning. He married Vera Stotlar on August 4, 1956 at St. John Lutheran Church, Flatrock.
Walter served in the United States...
Donnie G. Salmons
Sep 21, 2021
Donnie G. Salmons, 80, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Tuesday morning, September 21, 2021, at Adams Memorial Hospital.
He was born July 23, 1941 in Malden, West Virginia to Elias Salmons and Edna (Scaggs) Williamson.
Donnie was a retired truck driver.
He enjoyed hunting, camping and traveling.
He is survived by...
Rev. Otto A. Brillinger
Sep 13, 2021
Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel. God worked through His servant, Reverend Otto Arnold Brillinger. Otto was given life by his creator and was born on April 3, 1931, the child of Alexander and Helene Brillinger. On April 11, 1931, Otto received the gift of Holy Baptism and...
Wanda M. Boyd
Sep 13, 2021
Wanda M. Boyd, 98, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Monday, September 13, 2021, at Adams Heritage in Monroeville, Indiana.
She was born May 27, 1923 in Pleasant Mills, Indiana to John L. and S. Edith (Battenberg) Bailey.
Wanda was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Decatur and was previously active in...
Diane K. Harris
Sep 12, 2021
Diane K. Harris, 61, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
She was born on October 7, 1959, in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Bill E. Beard and the late Shirley A. (Adams) Beard. Diane was united in marriage to Kenneth W. Harris on June 9, 1979,...
Janice "Jan" Bauman
Sep 11, 2021
Janice “Jan” Bauman, 79, of North Webster, Indiana passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on September 26, 1941, in Bryant, Indiana to the late Dale Haffner and the late Vera (Bergman) Haffner. Jan was united in marriage to Leland Jay Bauman on April 19, 1964,...
Chris R. Liechty
Sep 11, 2021
Chris R. Liechty , 59, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Van Wert Hospital in Van Wert, Ohio
He was born on December 9, 1961, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Donald Leroy Liechty and the late Doris Joan (Bell) Liechty Grote.
He was a former Member of the...
Camreen James Hathaway
Sep 11, 2021
Camreen James Hathaway, 24, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at his residence being found on Sunday, September 12, 2021. He was born on July 4, 1997, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was employed at Kelly Box and Packaging in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Camreen was an avid online gamer. He enjoyed fireworks, golfing, and loved...
Liesl Hirschy
Sep 9, 2021
Liesl Caris Darcy Hirschy, the precious baby, of Christopher L. Hirschy and Megan M. (Storch) Hirschy was born on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at DuPont Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Her parents are members of Salem Magley Church, where her father also serves as the Pastor. Her mother is a full-time homemaker and also gives her time...
Diane K. Kohli
Sep 8, 2021
Diane K. Kohli, 78, of Roanoke, Indiana passed away Wednesday September 8 th , 2021 at her son’s residence in Decatur.
She was born on June 29, 1943 in Payne, Ohio to the late Phillip B. Kohli and Opal P. (Moser) Kohli.
Diane was the apartment manager of Crystal Falls Apartments in Houston, Texas for...
Sharon A. Sheets
Sep 7, 2021
Sharon A. Sheets, 77, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at her residence.
She was born on June 25, 1944 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. On June 12, 1970, she married Max Eugene Sheets, Sr. and he preceded her in death on February 21, 2017.
Sharon was a homemaker. She loved to sew...
Joseph E. Butler
Sep 7, 2021
Joseph E. Butler, 84, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Tuesday morning, September 7, 2021, at his residence.
Joe was born on July 6, 1937 in Decatur, Indiana to Hubert E. and Luella A. (Kelley) Butler. On May 3, 1958, Joe married Judith A. Miller and she preceded him in death on October 10, 2003.
Joe...
Alfred F. Scheumann
Sep 2, 2021
Alfred F. Scheumann, 94, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021, at Bethlehem Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He was born on September 13, 1926, in Hoagland, Indiana to the late Julius Scheumann and the late Rosa (Luttman) Scheumann.
On September 23, 1950, Alfred was united in marriage to Leonora...
Lillian S. Gilruth
Aug 30, 2021
Lillian S. Gilruth, 95, of Berne, Indiana passed away Monday morning, August 30, 2021, at Swiss Village.
She was born on January 10, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois to John and Antoinette Sposta. She was united in marriage to Thomas W. Gilruth and he preceded her in death in 1996.
Lillian was a lifelong educator. Following...
Kelly A. Harris
Aug 29, 2021
Kelly A. Harris , 40, of Albuquerque, New Mexico formerly of Decatur, Indiana passed Sunday, August 29, 2021, at University of New Mexico Hospital.
She was born on September 1, 1980, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to Steven and LaDonna (Braun) McBride, who both survive.
Kelly was united in marriage to Tony Harris at...
Betty Joan Walters
Aug 29, 2021
Betty Joan Walters, 91, of Berne, Indiana passed away Sunday evening, August 29, 2021, at Swiss Village.
She was born on December 2, 1929 in Decatur, Indiana to John V. and Ruth S. (Martin) Walters.
Betty graduated from Decatur High School class of 1947. She was an active lifetime member of Union Chapel United Methodist...
Alice Marie Beer
Aug 27, 2021
Alice Marie Beer, 81 of Berne, Indiana passed away Friday, August 27, 2021, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.
She was born on February 11, 1940, in Berne, Indiana to the late Waldo Stauffer and the late Bertha (Gerber) Stauffer. She married DeWayne L. Beer on July 4, 1957 in Berne, Indiana and he preceded her in death...
