Families We are Privileged to Serve

Judith M. Black

Judith M. Black

Jan 18, 2025

Judith Black, 82, of Monroe, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at her daughter’s residence in Monroe, Indiana. 

She was born on July 12, 194,2 at home in Van Wert County to the late Woodrow and Catherine Tinkham. 

Judith was a graduate from Pleasant Mills High School. She was employed with Decatur Industries for thirty years and retired from Decatur...

Mary E. Grote

Mary E. Grote

Jan 18, 2025

Mary E. Grote, 87, of Willshire, Ohio passed away Saturday morning, January 18, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on June 18, 1937, in Willshire, Ohio to the late Emanuel H. and Edna L. (Scaer) Schumm. Mary was united in marriage to Marvin J. Grote on November 30, 1958, in Willshire, Ohio, and he preceded her...

Joan Marie Wintergg

Joan Marie Wintergg

Jan 16, 2025

Joan Marie (Habegger) Winteregg, 93 of Franklin, IN, and formerly of Berne, IN passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Greenwood Village South in Greenwood, IN.

She was born October 22, 193,1 in Decatur, IN to Wilferd Habegger and Helen (Barnett) Habegger. She married LaMar Winteregg on March 10, 1953, he preceded her in death on August 31, 1999.

Joan maintained her...

Marla Y. Danels

Marla Y. Danels

Jan 16, 2025

Marla Y. Danels, 63, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Thursday morning, January 16, 2025, at Stillwater Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on January 18, 1961, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Jesse P. and Ida L. (Combs) Danels.

Marla was employed by EP Graphics in Berne for several years.

She was a fun-loving individual. She took great pride in...

Ervin J. Sorg

Ervin J. Sorg

Jan 15, 2025

Ervin J. Sorg, 84, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Cedarhurst Assisted Living in Fort Wayne, Indiana. 

He was born on March 17, 1940, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Arthur and Sylvia (Converset) Sorg. Ervin was united in marriage to Gloria Ann Houser on April 17, 1971, at St. Joseph Catholic Church- Hessen Cassel and...

Stanley "Stan" A. Gallmeyer

Stanley "Stan" A. Gallmeyer

Jan 15, 2025

Stanley A. “Stan” Gallmeyer, 72, of Woodburn, Indiana, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

He was born on February 16, 1952 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Delbert and Selma (Neff) Gallmeyer. 

Stan was united in marriage to Patricia Gibson on May 25, 1973 at St. Rose Catholic Church in Monroeville.

Stan was a member of St. John Lutheran...

Kenneth L. "Red" Witzenman

Kenneth L. "Red" Witzenman

Jan 14, 2025

Kenneth L. “Red” Witzenman, Sr., 78, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Tuesday evening, January 14, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on October 8, 1946, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Frederick “Fritz” Witzenman, Jr. and Florence H. (Niblick) Witzenman. Red was united in marriage to Ellen Cragg in 1995. 

Red honorably served his...

LaVerne S. Hartman

LaVerne S. Hartman

Jan 13, 2025

LaVerne S. Hartman, 87, of Berne, Indiana passed away Monday morning, January 13, 2025, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana.

He was born on October 25, 1937, in Berne, Indiana to the late Cleo A. and Clara K. (Biberstein) Hartman. LaVerne was united in marriage to Karen Smitley on December 18, 1958. 

LaVerne honorably served his country in the Air National...

Darrell D. Hoverman

Darrell D. Hoverman

Jan 12, 2025

Darrell D. “Ozzy” Hoverman, 63, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Sunday morning, January 12, 2025, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne. 

He was born on November 23, 1961, in Van Wert, Ohio to Jim and Janet (DeBolt) Hoverman. 

Darrell had worked various jobs over the years and had enjoyed doing bodywork. He previously operated Sherrick’s Wilderness Resort in Minnesota for several...

Bradley J. Martz

Bradley J. Martz

Jan 11, 2025

Bradley J. Martz, 61, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Saturday afternoon, January 11, 2025, at his residence due to a sudden cardiac event. 

Brad was born on October 2, 1963 in Meridian, Mississippi to Robert J. & Sharon K. (Magsamen) Martz

He was united in marriage to Jill Swearingen on September 5, 1987, in Cloverdale, Indiana. 

Brad was a member of East Allen...

Gale G. Schaadt

Gale G. Schaadt

Jan 10, 2025

Gale G. Schaadt, 87, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Friday morning, January 10, 2025, at his residence. 

He was born on December 20, 1937 in Convoy, Ohio to Donald Sylvester and Lois Catherine (Agler) Schaadt. On April 18, 1964, Gale married Jacqueline Jean Burke, they enjoyed 60 wonderful years together. 

Gale proudly served in the United States Army and was honorably...

Anne E. Girod

Anne E. Girod

Jan 9, 2025

Anne E. Girod, 72, of Monroe, Indiana passed away Thursday evening, January 9, 2025, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana.

She was born on August 8, 1952, in Monroe, Indiana to the late Christian R. and Elma E. (Hilty) Schwartz. Anne married Mark J. Girod on September 27, 1974.

Anne was a member of the Old Order Amish.

She is survived by...

Reva Jean Wilson

Reva Jean Wilson

Jan 9, 2025

Reva Jean Wilson, 92, of Berne, Indiana passed away Thursday morning, January 9, 2025, at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana.

She was born on June 12, 1932, in Portland, Indiana to the late Albert and Mildred (Gibson) Renner. Reva was united in marriage to Frederick J. Wilson on August 30, 1952, at Portland First Methodist Church in Portland, Indiana and he...

Michał Józef Meissner

Michał Józef Meissner

Jan 7, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michał Józef Meissner, a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend. On Tuesday, January 7th, Michał, 61, passed away peacefully in his sleep in Leadville, Colorado, while pursuing his dream of sharing the gift of skiing with others.

Born with an adventurous spirit and unwavering determination, Michał lived a life...

Rev. Robert L. Shook

Rev. Robert L. Shook

Jan 7, 2025

Rev. Robert L. Shook, 84, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on June 27, 1940, in Van Wert County, Ohio to the late Harvey D. and Bernice L. (Weyer) Shook. On August 27, 1961, Bob was united in marriage to Nancy M. Arnold at Greenbrier Church in...

John Tony "JT" Smith, Jr.

John Tony "JT" Smith, Jr.

Jan 5, 2025

John Tony “JT” Smith Jr. of Monroeville, Indiana passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at the age of 74 at his residence. He was born on September 7, 1950 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to John Tony Smith Sr. and Melba (Stephenson) Smith. Tony had three sons from his first marriage as well as a step-son and a step-daughter from...

Barbara J. Steffes

Barbara J. Steffes

Jan 5, 2025

Barbara J. Steffes, 87, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away Sunday evening, January 5, 2025, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur, Indiana.

She was born on July 22, 1937 in Monroeville, Indiana to Orval Gilbert and Violet (Jewel) Gilbert. Barbara was united in marriage to Raymond Steffes on July 19, 1986 at St. John Lutheran Church – Flatrock.

She was a member of St....

Joyce C. Aspy

Joyce C. Aspy

Jan 3, 2025

Joyce Carol Aspy, 90, of Hoagland, Indiana, entered into the arms of her Savior on January 3, 2025, at Cedarhurst Senior Living with her family by her side. 

Born on January 19th, 1934, she was the only child of Ervin and Leah (Richman) Braun. She grew up in Maples, Indiana and attended Hoagland High School where she met her husband, James...

Max E. Drake

Max E. Drake

Jan 3, 2025

Max E. Drake, 101, of Berne, Indiana passed away on Friday morning, January 3, 2025, at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana. 

He was born on December 19, 1923, in Adams County, Indiana to the late Louie C. and Orie H. (Richards) Drake. Max was united in marriage to Virginia Mae Heller on December 22, 1946, in Berne Indiana and she preceded...

Derryle L. Pharr

Derryle L. Pharr

Jan 2, 2025

Derryle L. Pharr, 83, of Berne, Indiana peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday morning, January 2, 2025, surrounded by his family at Swiss Village in Berne.

He was born on March 11, 1941, in Ringgold, Georgia to the late Howard L. and Rufine R. (Habegger) Pharr. Derryle was united in marriage to Neva VonGunten on July...

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