Marguerite G. “Margaret” Rice
Jun 26, 2025
Marguerite G. “Margaret” Rice, 99, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Thursday afternoon, June 26, 2025, at Adams Woodcrest.
She was born on March 27, 1926 in Adams County, Indiana to Charles C. and Bertha (Bublitz) Mailand. She was united in marriage to Richard C. Rice on June 6, 1953, and he preceded her in death on January 5, 2014.
Margaret was a...
Gloria M. Mull
Jun 24, 2025
Gloria M. Mull, 94, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away Tuesday evening, June 24, 2025, at Adams Heritage in Monroeville.
She was born on May 22, 1931, in Chicago Heights, Illinois, to the late Frederick and Mary Lucile (Hahn) Gifford. Gloria was united in marriage to Paul J. Mull in 1951, and he preceded her in death on December 25, 2002.
Gloria was...
Robert L. Dowler
Jun 21, 2025
Robert L. Dowler, 86, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away Saturday morning, June 21, 2025, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur, Indiana.
He was born on January 11, 1939, in Convoy, Ohio to the late Stephen and Freda (Kreischer) Dowler.
Bob was united in marriage to Lois E. Bell on September 7, 1958 in Van Wert, Ohio and she preceded him in death on...
Timothy W. Lepper
Jun 19, 2025
Timothy W. Lepper, 35, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025, as a result of a motor vehicle accident that occurred near the intersection of Grotrian Road and Hoagland Road in Allen County.
Tim was born on May 8, 1990 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Gregory & Carmin Lepper.
He was a member of the Hoagland Area Advancement Association and...
Diane M. Knueve
Jun 17, 2025
Diane M. Knueve, 72, of New Haven, Indiana, passed away June 17, 2025 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
A prayer service will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home – Jacobs Chapel followed by a 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Rose Catholic Church, Monroeville.
The Holy Rosary will be...
Sydney Eugene "Syd" Hawkins
Jun 16, 2025
Sydney Eugene “Syd” Hawkins, 81, of Decatur, Indiana and a longtime resident of Berne, Indiana, passed away early Monday morning, June 16, 2025, at Adams Woodcrest.
Syd was born on August 1, 1943 in Decatur, Indiana to Ralph and Erlene (Steury) Hawkins. He was united in marriage to Modjeska E. Lehman on April 21, 1963, at the First Mennonite Church in...
Colleen K. Fuhrmann
Jun 14, 2025
Colleen K. Fuhrmann, 75, of Hoagland, Indiana, passed away at 10:23 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
She was born on April 19, 1950 in Adams County, Indiana to the late Robert and Geraldine (Gallmeyer) Buuck. She married the late Ronald Fuhrmann on March 12, 1977, who preceeded her in death on January 9, 1997.
Colleen...
Cynthia J. Beitler
Jun 13, 2025
Cynthia J. Beitler, 59, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly Friday evening, June 13, 2025, at her residence.
She was born on May 29, 1966, in Decatur to the late Thomas and Shirley (Garner) Adams. She was married to Brian Beitler in Decatur, Indiana.
Cynthia retired following over 30 years from Wal-Mart in Decatur, Indiana.
She loved spending time outside tending her flowers...
Eileen M. Guenin
Jun 13, 2025
Eileen M. Guenin, 95, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025 at Cedarhurst Senior Living of Fort Wayne.
She was born on July 13, 1929 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Lloyd and Geraldine (Andrews) Youse.
Eileen was united in marriage to Frank Guenin on July 7, 2017 at Lifeway Wesleyan Church in Fort Wayne after having been...
Helen L. Witte-Marbach
Jun 12, 2025
Helen L. Witte-Marbach, 88, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 5:20 p.m. at her residence, under the compassionate care of Stillwater Hospice. She was born in Van Wert County, Ohio, on January 31, 1937, to the late Theodor and Victoria (Germann) Merkle.
Helen was united in marriage to Paul R. Witte on September 5, 1964, who...
Richard Lee Howe, Jr.
Jun 12, 2025
Richard Lee Howe, Jr., 58, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Thursday morning, June 12, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on February 23, 1967 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Richard Lee Howe, Sr. and Marcile M. (Converset) Howe.
Richard worked at Service Champs in Fort Wayne for 20 plus years as a production picker and forklift operator.
Richard was an avid bowler...
Robert L. Clem
Jun 7, 2025
Robert L. Clem, 62, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Saturday morning, June 7, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on April 29, 1963, in Lima, Ohio to the late James Robert and Eva Mae (Graham) Clem.
Robert was united in marriage to Becky Burgess on May 1, 2025, and she survives.
He attended The Bridge in Decatur, Indiana.
Robert enjoyed diamond painting, playing...
Barry W. Moore
Jun 5, 2025
Barry W. Moore, 73, of Geneva, Indiana, passed away at 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Swiss Village. He was born on July 25, 1951, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Dallas W. and J. Jonelle (Rosenbury) Moore.
Barry was united in marriage to Denise Lehman on May 31, 1980.
He was a dedicated member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Berne,...
Allan E. Rydell
Jun 4, 2025
Allan E. Rydell, 81, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Wednesday morning, June 4, 2025, at Adams Heritage in Monroeville.
He was born on March 11, 1944 in Champaign, Illinois to Charles F. and Margaret E. (DeWeese) Rydell. Allan was united in marriage to Barbara Jackson in 1966, and she preceded him in death in 2001. He married Janna Richardson on...
DeWayne "Butch" Lee Doctor
May 31, 2025
DeWayne Lee “Butch” Doctor, 82, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Saturday afternoon, May 31, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center.
He was born February 28, 1943 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Raymond and Hazel (Roemer) Doctor. He was united in marriage to Judith L. Selking on April 27, 1968 at St. John Lutheran Church, Bingen.
Butch served in the United States...
Opal June Baumert
May 29, 2025
Opal June Baumert, 92, of Hoagland, Indiana, passed away on Thursday afternoon, May 29, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
She was born on June 22, 1932, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late Henry and Mildred Ruth (Dennis) Pflueger. June was united in marriage to William E. Baumert on August 19, 1950, and he preceded her...
Gerri L. Ellis
May 24, 2025
Gerri L. Ellis, 64, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Saturday morning May 24, 2025, at Envive Healthcare in Berne, Indiana.
She was born on March 29, 1961, in Lima, Ohio to the late James R. and Eva M. (Graham) Clem.
Gerri was united in marriage to Ricky Ellis and he preceded her in death in 2012.
Gerri was a caretaker to her...
Dakota Donald Gebert
May 24, 2025
Dakota Donald Gebert, 26, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away Saturday afternoon, May 24, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He was born on July 8, 1998, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late Donald A. and Hope M. (Clevenger) Gebert.
Dakota was very gifted mechanically, he enjoyed working on vehicles. He also enjoyed working on computers and cellphones. In his...
Lon A. Hawkins
May 24, 2025
Lon A. Hawkins, 76, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away at 2:28 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
He was born on November 12, 1948, in Decatur, Indiana, to the late Forrest and Joan (Bowman) Hawkins. Lon was united in marriage to Nancy Detwiler on August 8, 1970, at Evangelical Lutheran Church in Duncansville, Pennsylvania.
Lon was...
Daniel Thomas Will
May 22, 2025
Daniel Thomas Will, 70, of Monroeville passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at his residence – his death was unexpected, but peaceful, in the comfort of his home.
He was born on May 18, 1955, in Piqua, Ohio to Donald P. and Doris J. (Egbert) Will. He was united in marriage to Beth Frederick on October 18, 1975, at St....
