Jul 26, 2020

Lucile E. Stoppenhagen, 94, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Sunday evening, July 26, 2020, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.

She was born on October 12, 1925, in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Edwin Steele and the late Bertha (Krueckeberg) Steele. Lucile was united in marriage to Wilbert E. Stoppenhagen on November 3, 1946, at Immanuel...

Jul 24, 2020

MAXINE E. MEYER NUSSBAUM died at her home July 24, 2020. The youngest child of John A. and Lena K. Meyer, she was born August 1, 1923, in Andrews, Indiana. At age 13, she moved with her family to the farm two miles west of Berne. FDR’s rural electrification made her a life-long Democrat. She married Alvin A. Nussbaum...

Jul 23, 2020

Frederick C. “Fritz” Bienz, 85, of Ossian, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur, Indiana.

He was born on December 20, 1934 in Adams County, Indiana, the son of the late Erwin C. Bienz and the late Emilie (Bulmahn) Bienz. Fritz was united in marriage to Ruth A. Busse on March...

Jul 20, 2020

Angela Presler – Palmer, 80, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020, at her residence, her death was unexpected.

She was born on November 6, 1939, in Monroeville, Indiana to the late Harry Stallbaum and the late Maxine (Miller) Stallbaum. Angela was first united in marriage to James E. Presler on April 3, 1959,...

Jul 20, 2020

Rhett R. Butler, 35, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020.

He was born on April 18, 1985, in Decatur, Indiana to Jeffery Butler and Carrie (Crabtree) Atkinson. Rhett was united in marriage to Amber Mertes on May 12, 2012, and she survives.

He was a member of the Moose Lodge #1311...

Jul 19, 2020

Sharon K. Wheeler, 69, of Berne, Indiana went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 19, 2020, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on November 20, 1950, in Adams County, Indiana to the late Ira Lehman and the late Evas (Yoder) Lehman. Sharon was united in...

Jul 19, 2020

Maxine Joyce (Schone) Becker, 85, passed away Sunday morning, July 19, 2020. She was born on March 14, 1935, in Arenzville, Illinois to her parents, Gustav and Alma (Lovekamp) Schone.

Maxine married Herbert Becker in 1958, and together they celebrated 55 years of marriage on June 22, 2013.  She was preceded in death later that year by...

Jul 15, 2020

Wendell Green Rose, 78, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on, Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on December 7, 1941 in Decatur, Indiana the son of the late Eural G. Rose and the late Golden (Holbrook) Rose. He was united in marriage to Linda Lee...

Jul 13, 2020

Wayne E. Werling, 90, of Ossian, Indiana passed away early Monday morning, July 13, 2020, at Ossian Health and Rehab.

He was born on December 2, 1929, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Walter Werling and the late Alma (Meyer) Werling.

Wayne was united in marriage to Esther Dunker on October 23, 1954, at...

Jul 12, 2020

Kevin L. Simons I, 54, of Decatur, Indiana passed away unexpectedly Sunday evening, July 12, 2020, at his residence.

He was born on March 6, 1966 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Kevin was a 1985 graduate of Bellmont High School where he was on the swim team. He had previously worked at Kroger in...

Jul 9, 2020

Delin A. Franke, 82, of Ossian, Indiana passed away on July 9, 2020 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. His death was unexpected and followed being stricken at his residence on July 4, 2020 of an apparent stroke.

He was born on November 13, 1937 in Allen County, Indiana, the son of the...

Jul 4, 2020

Thomas E. Agler, 90, of Berne, Indiana, passed away on July 4, 2020 at his residence.

He was born on January 16, 1930 in Van Wert Ohio, the son of the late H. Eugene Agler and the late Nora E. Gilliland. Tom was united in marriage to Kathleen J. Dubach on July 17, 1955 in Berne, Indiana....

Jul 2, 2020

Jeremy S. Obenauf, 47, of Dublin, Ohio passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born on August 21, 1972 in Columbus, Ohio the son of the late Brad Obenauf and Susan (Fogg) Obenauf Moore.

Jeremy worked in food and beverage at several country clubs in the Columbus...

Jun 29, 2020

Edward L. Fox, 84, of Berne, Indiana passed away Monday morning, June 29, 2020, at Swiss Village in Berne.

He was born on October 9, 1935 in Adams County, Indiana to Herman and Martha (Habegger) Fox.  Ed was united in marriage to Joyce Elaine Lehman on April 20, 1957 at the First Mennonite Church in Berne and...

Jun 29, 2020

Robert Thomas Minick, 77, of Woodburn, Indiana passed away unexpectedly Monday afternoon, June 29, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center during a medical procedure.

He was born on March 7, 1943in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Elmer L. and Catherine S. (Salmon) Minick. Bob was united in marriage to Carolyn Gibson on January 30, 1965 at St. Rose...

Jun 27, 2020

Denise June (Johnson) Davis, 59, of Decatur, Indiana went to her heavenly home on Saturday, June 27, 2020. She passed away peacefully at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana following an extended illness.

Denise was born on July 24, 1960 at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana to William (Bill) and Rose (Thatcher) Johnson. She was the...

Jun 27, 2020

Deborah Ann (Bauermeister) Bacon was born on January 4, 1962, the daughter of the late Robert W. and Jeanette K. (Hoffman)Bauermeister. She graduated from Norwell High School in 1980 and Lutheran School of Nursing in 1984.

Deborah also earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, and a Master’s Degree at...

Jun 27, 2020

Karly Renee Thompson, 28, of Berne, Indiana passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday June 27, 2020.

She was born on December 27, 1991, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the daughter of Richard Thompson and Lori Holocher McKinley, who both survive.

Karly was a frequent participant with the Agape program in Berne for many years....

Jun 25, 2020

In the words of Jan Bailey

Michael Allen Bailey was born April 22, 1956 in Dayton, OH to Thurman J. "Juge" Bailey & Stella Marie (Lambert) Bailey. At age 5, Mike & his parents moved to Washington Courthouse, OH. Mike made many lifelong friends as he grew up in Washington Courthouse - many that he had until...

Jun 24, 2020

Sandra L. “Sandie” (Hays) Myer, 72, of Leesburg, Indiana passed away Wednesday evening, June 24, 2020, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on October 3, 1947 in Lafayette, Indiana to Earl and Marian (Gregory) Hays. Sandie was united in marriage to Robert Lee Myer on August 31, 1968 in Lafayette,...