Elsie R. Selking
November 10, 2025
Elsie R. Selking, 93, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away Monday evening, November 10, 2025, at Georgetowne Place in Fort Wayne.
She was born on March 22, 1932, in Van Wert, Ohio, to the late George J. and Edna M. (Dietrich) Hofmann. She was united in marriage to Albert “Al” Selking on October 18, 1950, in Van Wert County, Ohio, and...
Robert F. "Bob" Thomas, Jr.
November 10, 2025
Robert F. “Bob” Thomas, Jr., 83, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.
Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on September 6, 1942, to the late Robert Franklin Thomas, Sr. and Monabelle Margaret (Conn) Thomas, Bob honorably served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War from 1961 to...
Steven B. Smith
November 5, 2025
Steven B. Smith, 62, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
He was born on April 13, 1963 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Marvin R. Smith and Marilyn L. (Harris) Smith.
Steve was united in marriage to Suzanne C. Rorick on September 19, 1987.
He was a faithful member of St. Louis Catholic Church...
James D. Genth
November 5, 2025
James D. “Jim” Genth, 66, of Decatur, passed away early Wednesday morning, November 5, 2025, in Adams County, Indiana.
He was born March 30, 1959, in Bluffton, Indiana, to the late J. Johnny and Barbara “Joyce” (Kincaid) Genth.
Jim was employed by the Adams County Highway Department and had previously worked for Walchle Trucking in Decatur and Dean’s Foods. He was an...
Kevin J. Betts
November 1, 2025
Kevin J. Betts, 65, of Berne, Indiana, passed away Saturday morning, November 1, 2025, surrounded by family at his residence.
He was born on January 4, 1960, in Bluffton, Indiana, to the late Jay E. Betts and Nancy Jane (Foust) Betts.
Kevin was a 1978 graduate of Southern Wells High School. He was employed as a furniture upholsterer at Smith Brothers in...
Howard E. Baumgartner
October 30, 2025
Howard E. Baumgartner, age 101, passed away at Swiss Village on October 30, 2025. He was born on June 8, 1924, to Elmer W. Baumgartner and Bertha (Lehman) Baumgartner in Berne, Indiana. He married Phyllis J. Hartzler on August 17, 1947, and they were happily married for 76 years until she predeceased him in 2024.
Howard was an alumnus of Bluffton...
Jerry A. Love Sr.
October 29, 2025
Jerry A. Love Sr., age 87, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on April 5, 1938, in New Haven, Indiana, to the late Emmet C. Love and Emma C. (Stute) Love. Jerry was united in marriage to Barbara L. Lee on August 10, 1957, at Emanuel Lutheran Church, New Haven, Indiana,...
David A. Castleman
October 25, 2025
David A. Castleman, age 79, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Cedar Creek Nursing Home in Fort Wayne.
He was born on March 4, 1946, in Allen County, Indiana, to the late Ervin D. “Boob” Castleman and Eileen M. (Oberley) Castleman.
Dave was honorably discharged from the United States Army following his tour of duty during...
Phyllis J. Paul
October 22, 2025
Phyllis J. Paul, age 90, of Geneva, Indiana, passed away peacefully at 9:52 a.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Swiss Village in Berne.
Phyllis was born in Adams County, Indiana, on December 28, 1934, the daughter of the late Henry and Edna (Daily) Schaadt. Raised on her parents’ farm, she learned the value of hard work and deep commitment, a...
Jason D. Clevenger
October 21, 2025
Jason D. Clevenger, 50, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, October 21, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He was born on May 20, 1975, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late Daniel Clevenger and Kathy R. (Thomas) Clevenger.
Jason was a 1993 graduate of Heritage High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from...
Mary L. Snider-McCormack
October 18, 2025
Mary L. Snider-McCormack, 91, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away into the presence of her Lord and Savior Saturday evening, October 18, 2025, at Stillwater Hospice Home.
She was born on June 5, 1934, in Monroeville, Indiana, and was the youngest daughter of the late Chester and Clara Lehman. Mary was united in marriage to Robert E. Snider on June 21,...
Michael S. O'Dell
October 17, 2025
Michael S. O’Dell, 69, of Berne, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Friday afternoon, October 17, 2025, at Adams Memorial Hospital.
He was born on January 10, 1956, in Elkhart, Indiana, to the late Jack L. and Jacqueline J. (Gleason) O’Dell. Michael was united in marriage to Debra Harter on December 13, 1975, in Berne, Indiana.
He attended the First Mennonite Church in...
Virgil R. Couch
October 14, 2025
Virgil R. Couch, age 87, of Geneva, Indiana, passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 14, 2025, at Envive of Berne in Berne, Indiana.
He was born on January 5, 1938, in Hillsboro, Ohio, to the late Grant and Vivian (Elliott) Couch. Virgil was united in marriage to Cheryl Bailey on October 21, 1989, at Bryant Wesleyan Church in Bryant, Indiana.
Virgil honorably served in...
Mary Pat Heller
October 10, 2025
Mary Heller,72, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on October 10, 2025 at Summit City Nursing Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on October 12, 1952 in Decatur, Indiana to Robert H. Heller and Mary V. (Cowans) Heller who preceded her death.
Mary Pat was born and raised at the Zion United Church of Christ in Decatur. She was the...
Phyllis M. Van Horn
October 9, 2025
Phyllis M. Van Horn, 79, of Monroeville passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
She was born on December 28, 1945, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to the late Adrian and Lucille (Voirol) Roussey. Phyllis was united in marriage to Dennis Van Horn on September 10, 1966, at St. Louis Catholic Church, Besancon...
Miriam I. Sprunger
October 9, 2025
Miriam I. Sprunger, 96, of Berne, Indiana, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Swiss Village in Berne. She was born in Berne on December 4, 1928, to the late Emil and Matilda (Hirschy) Sprunger.
Miriam graduated from Geneva High School, followed by Fort Wayne Bible College and Indiana University. Her passion for teaching led her to...
Betty Jo Emerick
October 9, 2025
Betty Jo Emerick, 90, of Hoagland, Indiana, passed away on Thursday morning, October 9, 2025, at Ossian Health Care in Ossian, Indiana.
She was born on February 25, 1935, in Santa Rosa, Texas, to the late Joe Allen and Della (McLamore) Westbrook. Betty was united in marriage to Donald Emerick on August 25, 1956, at West Creighton Christian Church, and he...
Jack L. Aurand
October 6, 2025
Jack L. Aurand, 86, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Parkview Randallia Hospital, in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He was born on November 16, 1938, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Elbert and Elizabeth (Peterson) Aurand.
He was employed as a truck driver at BT Truck Lines and retired in 2002. He previously worked at Phelps Dodge Corporation...
Karen S. Secaur
October 6, 2025
Karen S. Secaur, 76, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana.
She was born on September 4, 1949, in Van Wert, Ohio to the late James A. and Lillian L. (Lindermoot) Heckert. Karen was united in marriage to Danny Drake on December 29, 1973, and he preceded her in death on...
Barbara M. "Barb" Shaffer
October 1, 2025
Barbara M. “Barb” Shaffer, 77, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday morning, October 1, 2025, surrounded by her family at her residence.
She was born on December 12, 1947, in Decatur, Indiana, to the late Jake and Lula (Wolfe) Shaffer.
Barb worked for over 20 years for General Electric in Decatur, Indiana. After General Electric closed, she then went to work...
