Mar 4, 2021

Trilby Lou Furtner, 95, long time Berne resident, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021.

She was born on April 27, 1925, to Lillian and Howard Walker at the family farm in Nebraska. After serving in the WAV’s during WWII she met Joseph Furtner in Hollywood. They were married on July 10, 1948, and started their married...

Mar 4, 2021

Donald G. Wietfeldt, 78, of Monroe, Indiana passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on July 19, 1942, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Oscar Wietfeldt and the late Elizabeth (Patterson) Wietfeldt. Don was united in marriage to Linda D. Hale on December 31, 1985, in Van...

Mar 2, 2021

Roy Eugene Ehrsam, 78, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at his residence.

He was born on February 5, 1943 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Hubert Ehrssam and the late Mary Rosita (Gulick) Ehrsam. On March 9, 1968, Roy married Beverly A. Null and she preceded him in death on October 27, 2016....

Mar 1, 2021

Howard J. Flueckiger, 98, of Berne, Indiana passed away early Monday morning March 1, 2021, at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana.

He was born on January 23, 1923, in Berne Indiana to the late Elmer Flueckiger and the late Ida (Kauffman) Flueckiger. Howard was united in marriage to Bernice Nussbaum on June 23, 1946, and she preceded...

Feb 23, 2021

Terry W. McAllister, 57, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on February 23, 2021 at Health First – Cape Canaveral Hospital, Coco Beach, Florida.

He was born on April 21, 1963 in Marquette, Michigan, the son of the late Robert Hart and Fern (Hunter) Hart-Riemke. Terry was united in marriage to Linda Cottrell on February 8, 1997 in...

Feb 20, 2021

Roy D. Cotner, 72, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021, at his residence following a short battle of cancer.

He was born on July 15, 1948 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Donald Cotner and the late Eleanor (Thompson) Cotner. Roy was united in marriage to Sherry (Hey) Cotner on July 14,...

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...