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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Aug 25, 2021

Victor Depew, 93 years old of Hoagland, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at Adams-Heritage in Monroeville.

Vic was born in Allen County, Indiana the son of the late Floyd E. Depew and Margaret (Adler) Depew and was also an honorary member of the Scherer Family in Hoagland.  He married Barbara J Voirol on August...

Aug 24, 2021

Harold C. Painter, 68, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Tuesday afternoon, August 24, 2021, at Adams Memorial Hospital.

He was born on July 17, 1953 in Decatur, Indiana to Clarence O. and Ada I. (Steffen) Painter.  Harold was united in marriage to Cindy Murray on November 1, 1975 at Zion United Church of Christ in Decatur.

Aug 22, 2021

Clifton J. “Cliff” Habegger, 97, of Berne, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021, at ­­­­Swiss Village.

He was born in Adams County, IN, on September 20, 1923, to Jacob and Rosina (Schwartz) Habegger. He married Betty Moser on April 22, 1945, in Berne. She preceded him in death on September 27, 2017. They were married for...

Aug 21, 2021

Walter W. Schwartz of Willshire, Ohio December 31, 2001 - August 21, 2021

Walter W. Schwartz, 19, of Willshire, Ohio passed away early Saturday morning, August 21, 2021 at his residence.

He was born December 31, 2001 in Decatur, Indiana to William and Barbara (Schwartz) Schwartz of Willshire, Ohio.

He was a member of the...

Aug 20, 2021

Gregory R. Townsend, 73, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Friday morning, August 20, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Greg was born April 5, 1948 in Mars Hill, Maine to Estle V. Townsend, Sr. and Geraldine R. (McKay) Townsend.  On February 4, 1967, Greg was united in marriage to Brenda L. Marbach...

Aug 18, 2021

Margaret Joy Stapleton, 88, of Berne, Indiana passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 18, 2021, at Swiss Village.

She was born June 11, 1933 in Banbury, England to Reginald and Elizabeth (Jones) Berry.

Margaret was employed by Smith Brothers in the sewing department.  Before coming to the United States, she was a school teacher in England....

Aug 17, 2021

Neil A. Kegerreis, 67, of Pennville, Indiana passed away Tuesday morning, August 17, 2021, as the result of a motor vehicle accident.

He was born August 10, 1954 in Hartford City, Indiana to Herbert Eugene and Joanna C. (Matlien) Kegerreis.  On September 13, 1980, Neil married Wauneta A. “Otis” Weldy in Pennville, Indiana.

Neil was...

Aug 15, 2021

Merlin Dale Alt, 86, was born on Easter day, April 21, 1935 and passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021.  He was the son of Orval and Marie (Biberstein) Alt.  He had three sisters, Lavera Gillette of AZ, Alice Grimme of Fort Wayne, and Berdella Liechty, deceased.  He married Betty Settlemire of rural Lima, Ohio in 1958.  They had three...

Aug 14, 2021

Carolyn S. Marbaugh, 81, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Saturday evening, August 14, 2021, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.

She was born on August 7, 1940 to Chalmer and Melvina (Smitley) Sheets.  She was united in marriage to Richard L. Marbaugh on February 11, 1969.

Carolyn was a member of St. Marks United Methodist Church...