Earl E. Johnson
April 20, 2020
Earl E. Johnson, 85, of Decatur, Indiana went to be with his Lord late Monday evening, April 20, 2020, at his residence.
He was born on June 21, 1934 in Decatur, Indiana to Melvin S. and Martha (Zurcher) Johnson.
On August 17, 1974, Earl married Pamela McCoy at Zion United Church of Christ in Decatur...
Cletus M. Heimann
April 18, 2020
Cletus M. Heimann , 89, of Monroeville, Indiana transitioned to eternal life on April 18, 2020. He was born in Decatur, IN, the son of Henry A. Heimann and Rose M. (Geels) Heimann. He had older siblings: Vera and Eugene, and a younger sister, Marjorie. Cletus and Dorothy M. Korty married on January 24, 1953 in Lafayette,...
Don E. Edgell
April 18, 2020
Don E. Edgell, 77, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at his residence following an extended illness.
He was born on March 3, 1943 in Decatur, Indiana the son of the late Russell Edgell and the late Ruth (Pugh) Edgell. Don was united in marriage to Eldana Bollenbacher on February 2, 1974 at...
Anita M. Steele
April 16, 2020
Anita M. Steele, 93, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur, Indiana.
She was born on June 3, 1926 in Adams County, Indiana the daughter of the late Otto Koenemann and the late Gertrude (Linnemeier) Koenemann. Anita was united in marriage to Roland Miller on May 22, 1948 at St....
Fredrick Price, Jr.
April 16, 2020
Fredrick Price, Jr., 67, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Thursday morning, April 16, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.
He was born on February 21, 1953 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Fredrick Price, Sr. and Mary H. (Mee) Price.
Fredrick was a self-employed upholsterer.
He is survived by a son,...
Gerhard L. Witte
April 15, 2020
Gerhard L. Witte, 91, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Wednesday morning, April 15, 2020, at Adams Memorial Hospital.
He was born on September 29, 1928, in Adams County, Indiana to the late Wilhelm E. Witte and the late Anna (Weber) Witte. Gerhard was united in marriage to June E. Reppert on July 22, 1951, at Salem United...
Richard P. Hurst
April 15, 2020
Richard P. “Dick” Hurst, 93, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Wednesday afternoon, April 15, 2020, at Shane Hill Nursing Home in Rockford, Ohio.
He was born on March 3, 1927 in Decatur, Indiana to Arthur James and Anna (Burkhead) Hurst. Dick was united in marriage to Ruth P. Suman on October 28, 1944 and she preceded him...
Marvin W. Fosnaugh
April 14, 2020
Marvin W. Fosnaugh, 76, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Tuesday morning, April 14, 2020, at Adams Memorial Hospital.
He was born on December 17, 1943 in Adams County, Indiana to the late Arthur Harold Fosnaugh and the late Juanita Francille (Nidlinger) Fosnaugh.
Marvin was united in marriage to Linda J. (Beougher) Fosnaugh on January 25,...
Ted Habegger
April 12, 2020
Ted Habegger, 63, of Ossian formerly of Berne, Indiana passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020 unexpectedly at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
He was born on April 24, 1956 in Adams County, Indiana the son of the late Lester Habegger and the late Ella (Schlatter) Habegger. He was united in marriage to Laurie Gerding on September 27,...
Daisy M. Garner
April 9, 2020
Daisy M. Garner, 81, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Thursday evening, April 9, 2020, at her residence.
She was born on November 5, 1938 in Jay County, Indiana to Arthur and Freeda (Jeweal) Irwin. On May 29, 1955, she was united in marriage to Kermit E. Garner in Bobo, Indiana.
Daisy was a member of...
Wayne E. Hallfeldt
April 7, 2020
Wayne E. Hallfeldt, 90, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Tuesday evening, April 7, 2020, at Signature Healthcare of Bluffton.
Wayne was born on May 11, 1929 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Edward and Hilda (Gehle) Hallfeldt. He married Louva Ward on July 20, 1957 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He served his country in the...
Alma Keidel
April 6, 2020
Alma Keidel, 97, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away late Monday evening, April 6, 2020, at Ossian Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born on December 19, 1922 in Adams County, Indiana to Adolph and Anna (Bultemeier) Kiefer. Alma was united in marriage to Marlin J. Keidel on April 17, 1949 at Zion Lutheran Church, Friedheim and...
James Frederick Sprunger
April 5, 2020
James Frederick “Fritz” Sprunger Sr., 71, of Bishopville, South Carolina passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 5, 2020, at his residence.
He was born on March 24, 1949 in Decatur, Indiana to James E. and Ruth E. (Montgomery) Sprunger. He was united in marriage to Barbara “Bobby” Boylin on August 14, 2010 in South Carolina and she...
Gordon R. Cook
April 4, 2020
Gordon R. Cook, 86, of Berne, Indiana passed away Saturday morning, April 4, 2020, at his residence.
He was born on May 20, 1933 in Almont, Michigan to Morris and Helen (Behnke) Cook. He married Bonnie (Affolder) Milholland in 1994 and she preceded him in death on December 2, 2004.
Gordon graduated from Almont High...
Dean E. Boltz
April 2, 2020
Dean E. Boltz, 90, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020.
He was born on March 21, 1930, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Wilbur K. Boltz Sr. and the late Nina L. (Ruble) Boltz. Dean was united in marriage to Patricia S. Sauer on October 29, 1950, at the Wayne Street...
Marilyn J. Meyer
April 1, 2020
Marilyn J. Meyer, 67, of Willshire, Ohio passed away Wednesday morning, April 1, 2020, at the Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford, Ohio.
She was born November 12, 1952 in Decatur, Indiana to Lowell Alvin “Bub” & Frances L. (Huston) Thatcher. Her parents preceded her in death.
She married Stephen “Gep” Meyer on March 16,...
Phyllis J. Dunham
March 29, 2020
Phyllis J. Dunham, 88, of Berne, Indiana passed away Sunday morning, March 29, 2020, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur.
She was born on March 9, 1932 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Clarence and Evelyn (Walty) Rosell.
She married Rodney Dunham on August 10, 1952 and he preceded her in death on December 17, 2018.
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Marvene Dewert
March 29, 2020
Marvene A. DeWert, 83, of Convoy, Ohio passed away Sunday morning, March 29, 2020 at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio. Her death was unexpected and had followed a period of failing health.
She was born on February 24, 1937 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Wilfred J. “Fritz” and Mable Rose (Hart) Smith. She married Arthur DeWert...
Debra Shaffer
March 29, 2020
Debra K. Shaffer, 63, and a lifelong resident of Decatur, Indiana passed away Sunday morning, March 29, 2020 at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.
She was born on October 23, 1956 in Decatur, Indiana to Jake and Lula (Wolfe) Shaffer.
Debra was a self-employed beautician and caregiver to the Shaffer family. She...
Gerhard "Gary" Heckman
March 27, 2020
The family of Gary Heckman will host a memorial service Sunday, October 18 th at 2:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior at Zion Friedheim Lutheran Church. Gary went to his heavenly home on March 27 at the age of 94. Please join us for this celebration of his life!
For everyone’s health and safety, masks will...
