Feb 19, 2021

Leland “Yogi” Billington, 60, of Rockford, Ohio passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at Lima Memorial Hospital.

He was born on October 3, 1960 in Decatur, Indiana to the late William Billington            and the later Ilva (Sprunger) Billington.

Leland served in the Indiana National Guard.

Leland was formally employed at Fleetwood for many...

Feb 18, 2021

Donald D. Graber, 85 of Berne, Indiana passed away Thursday evening February 18, 2021 at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana.

Don was born on January 12, 1936 to Henry P. and Adella (Habegger) Graber at their home farm in Monroe Township.  He was united in marriage to Nancy Eicher on March 25, 1972 at the First Mennonite...

Feb 16, 2021

Duane “Brownie” Braun, 68, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at Adams Memorial Hospital Emergency Room after being stricken earlier by an apparent heart attack.

He was born on January 21, 1953 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Martin Braun and the late Bertha (Graft) Braun.

Duane was a member of St....

Feb 16, 2021

Jerry D. Knittle, 75, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Tuesday evening, February 16, 2021, at his residence.

He was born on April 3, 1945 in Decatur, Indiana to Dale Ernest Knittle and Mildred Lucile Miller.  On June 5, 1971, Jerry married Sharon E. Hower in Decatur, Indiana.

Jerry served his country in the United States...

Feb 15, 2021

Edwin E. Coil, 89, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Monday evening, February 15, 2021, at Adams Woodcrest.

He was born October 28, 1931 in Willshire, Ohio to Foster and Gertrude (Stetler) Coil.  On April 22, 1951, he married Ruth E. Ehrsam at Pleasant Mills Methodist Church.

Ed served his country in the United States Army...

Feb 11, 2021

Theodore “Ted” P. Blomenberg, 76, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne.  He was recovering from a recent heart procedure but ultimately passed away due to complications from a fall.

Ted was born on July 28, 1944 in Columbus, Indiana, the first of eight children born to the late...

Feb 11, 2021

Anna Jane (Habegger) Fennig was born on June 21, 1931 to David and Barbara (Amstutz) Habegger in Monroe Township, Adams County, IN.  She had a wonderful upbringing in the Berne area and was active in the First Mennonite Church and in any musical opportunity that came her way. She graduated from Berne-French High School and attended Fort Wayne Bible...

Feb 7, 2021

Kay L. Reuille, 78, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021, at Adams- Heritage in Monroeville, Indiana.

She was born on May 29, 1942, in Allen County, Indiana to the late Raymond T. Shellenbarger and the late Mary M. (Declercq) Shellenbarger.

Kay was united in marriage to Gerald T. Reuille on August 26,...

Feb 5, 2021

Larry Neil Colwell March 27, 1963 - February 5, 2021

Larry Neil Colwell, 57, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on February 5, 2021 at his residence following natural causes.

He was born on March 27, 1963, in Celina, Ohio to the late Everett Colwell and the late Betty (Williams) Colwell.

Larry was a graduate of...

Feb 5, 2021

Paisley Mae Brown, the precious baby girl of Austin and Hailey (Bertsch) Brown was born into the arms of angels on Friday, February 5, 2021. Although Paisley never spent time with us on earth she was very loved and touched many lives.

Paisleys parents of Monroe, Indiana were united in marriage on August 22, 2020. Her father,...

Feb 3, 2021

John H. Augsburger, 82 of Berne, Indiana passed away on February 3, 2021, at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana.

He was born December 25, 1938, in Decatur, Indiana, to the late Homer Augsburger and the late Jean (Egly) Augsburger.  He was united in marriage to Bernice Yager on September 9, 1967 at Cross UCC in Berne, Indiana,...

Feb 3, 2021

Larry O. Piety, 79, of Berne, Indiana passed away Wednesday , February 3, 2021, at his residence. ​

He was born on March 22, 1941 in Brazil, Indiana to the late Obert B. Piety and the late Loretta (Parr) Piety. Larry was united in marriage to Jeannie Horton on June 11, 1960 in Indianapolis, Indiana....

Feb 2, 2021

Dennis L. Braun, 75, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at Adams- Woodcrest. He was born on July 9, 1945 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Martin Braun and the late Bertha (Graft) Braun. Denny was united in marriage to Shirley A. Gallmeyer on June 26, 1971 at Zion Lutheran Church, Friedheim and she preceded him...

Jan 31, 2021

Everett “Dale” Currie, 78, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on June 20, 1942 in Illinois to Everett R. Currie and Rose J. (Eheart) Currie. Dale was united in marriage to Brenda J. Cook on September 5, 1970, in Decatur, Indiana. They...

Jan 31, 2021

James L. “Jim” Humphrey, 81, of Berne, Ind., went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 10:10 a.m. on Jan. 31, 2021, at Swiss Village Retirement Center in Berne. He was born on Feb. 22, 1939, in Elgin, Ill., to Charles and Arlene (Stewart) Humphrey. He was married to Annabelle (Annie) Amstutz, the love of his life,...

Jan 27, 2021

E. Byron Fox, 82, of Berne, Indiana passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at his residence with his family present.

He was born on March 19, 1938, in Adams County, Indiana to Herman Paul Fox and Martha (Habegger) Fox. Byron married the love of his life Mildred “Milly” Foye on August 17, 1968, in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Jan 25, 2021

Kevin “Hoss” G.  Bradtmueller, 60, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away Monday, January 25, 2021 at his residence.

He was born on January 16, 1961 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Wilbert Bradtmueller and the late Marie L. (Witte) Bradtmueller.

Kevin was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Bingen and the National Tractor Pulling Association....

Jan 20, 2021

Byron K. “Newt” Beucler, 89, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at his residence.

He was born on January 24, 1931, in Monroeville, Indiana to Glen L. Beucler and Effie M. (Geyer) Beucler. Byron was united in marriage to Barbara J. Wagner on August 11, 1949, in Lexington, Kentucky and she preceded him in...

Jan 20, 2021

Gary L. Bowen, 50, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center.  His death was unexpected and was not COVID related, and resulted from a chronic illness.

He was born on May 4, 1970, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Ross Alan Bowen who preceded him in death on May...

Jan 17, 2021

Robert A. “Bobby” Koenig Jr. , 38, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021, following an automobile accident.

He was born on April 9, 1982 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Robert A. Koenig Sr. and Pamela M. (Love) Koenig.

Bobby graduated from Heritage High School in 2001.

He was formally...