Families We are Privileged to Serve

Susan Gayle Rhymer

Susan Gayle Rhymer

March 23, 2020

Susan Gayle Rhymer, 67, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Monday morning, March 23, 2020, at her residence following an unexpected medical event. Her death was unexpected.

She was born on September 18, 1952 in Decatur, Indiana to Delbert and Delphina (Lovins) Rhymer.

Susan was a former member of the Ossian Church of the Nazarene.

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Janet Ruth Davis

Janet Ruth Davis

March 21, 2020

Janet Ruth Davis of Wren, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020, at 10:50 p.m. at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana. She was born to Joseph G.E. Pence and Thelma V. (Davis) Hutchins on April 17, 1935.

Janet was united in marriage to Larry "Moe" Davis on October 9, 1955, in Decatur, Indiana, and together they raised...

Josef N. Kahlert

Josef N. Kahlert

March 18, 2020

Josef N. Kahlert, 86, of rural Berne, Indiana passed away March 18, 2020.

He was born on December 8, 1933 in Jauer Kreis Ohlau Schlesien, Germany. He was the son of the late Bernhard Alois and Anna (Brier) Kahlert. He married Ann Horner in April of 1959.

He retired in 1991 from Navistar International after...

Edith R. Augsburger

Edith R. Augsburger

March 18, 2020

Edith R. Augsburger, 98, of Berne, Indiana was welcomed to her eternal heavenly home on Wednesday evening, March 18, 2020, at Swiss Village in Berne.

She was born on April 28, 1921, in Adams County, Indiana to the late Joseph Habegger and the late Mary (Nussbaum) Habegger. She was united in marriage to Paul J. Augsburger on...

Sylvia Fay Allen

Sylvia Fay Allen

March 17, 2020

Sylvia Fay Allen, 69, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 17, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on December 28, 1950 in Decatur, Indiana to Wilbert E. and Lucile E. (Steele) Stoppenhagen. She married Jerry G. Allen on August 25, 1979 in Canon City, Colorado.

Sylvia...

Dewey L. Gillespie Jr.

Dewey L. Gillespie Jr.

March 17, 2020

Dewey L. Gillespie Jr., 44, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at his residence following a 3 year battle with cancer.

He was born on July 18, 1975, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Dewey L. Gillespie Sr. and Susan (Morgan) Gillespie. Dewey was united in marriage to Rebecca Eyanson on June 17,...

Sylvia L Smitley

Sylvia L Smitley

March 15, 2020

Sylvia L. Smitley, 74, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on March 15, 2020 at her residence.

She was born on September 3, 1945 in Decatur, Indiana the daughter of the late Walter J. Buettner and the late Zelma J. (Jackson) Buettner. Sylvia was united in marriage to Terry L. Smitley on October 15, 1972 at Peace Lutheran...

Ervin L. Ross

Ervin L. Ross

March 13, 2020

Ervin L. Ross, 87, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away at his residence unexpectedly on March 13, 2020.

He was born on June 20, 1932 in Wren, Ohio the son of the late Clark E. Ross and the late Mable (Shook) Ross. He was united in marriage to Barbara Irwin on August 27, 1950 at the Church of...

Floine Ruth Dynes

Floine Ruth Dynes

March 6, 2020

Floine Ruth Dynes, 98, of Geneva, Indiana passed away early Friday morning, March 6, 2020, at Swiss Village in Berne.

She was born on October 29, 1921 in Adams County, Indiana to Joel and Cora (Winteregg) Neuenschwander. Floine was united in marriage to George Dynes on December 30, 1950, in Adams County, Indiana and he preceded her...

Steven D. Elzey

Steven D. Elzey

March 4, 2020

Steven D. Elzey, 64, of Tampa, Florida passed away Wednesday morning, March 4, 2020, at his residence.

He was born on September 25, 1955 in Decatur, Indiana to Richard L. Elzey and Maxine L. (Cook) Brewster.

Steve loved horses and started riding as a jockey at the age of 13 and later became an agent...

Kimm Y. Adams

Kimm Y. Adams

March 4, 2020

Kimm Y. Adams, 61, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Wednesday morning, March 4, 2020, at her residence.

She was born on May 30, 1958 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to John Helblig and the late Patty (Dick) Stanley.

Kimm married Steven L. Adams on April 27, 1987 in Florida.

She attended the Bridge Community...

Kenneth L. Baker

Kenneth L. Baker

March 4, 2020

Kenneth L. Baker, 76, of Bluffton, Indiana passed away Wednesday morning, March 4, 2020, at Bluffton Regional Medical Center.

He was born August 15, 1943 in Lebanon, Indiana to Leroy Paul and Mava Gene (Wallace) Baker, who preceded him in death. He married Betty S. Fraze on February 18, 1966 in Noblesville, Indiana.

Kenneth served...

Robert W. Bogan

Robert W. Bogan

March 3, 2020

Robert (Bob) W. Bogan, 77, of Decatur, Indiana passed away unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, March 3, 2020, at Adams Memorial Hospital ER in Decatur.

Bob was born on December 6, 1942 in Lafayette, Indiana to the late Paul William Bogan and the late Mildred (Sipple) Gaskill. He married Alyce Lankenau in May of 1967 and she preceded him...

Brian Bebout

Brian Bebout

March 3, 2020

Brian L. Bebout, 63, of Berne, Indiana passed away Tuesday morning, March 3, 2020, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.

He was born on September 6, 1956 in Adams County, Indiana to the late Harold Richard Bebout and Betty Lou (Parr) Bebout.

Brian was employed at Wayne Metals in Markle, Indiana and...

Russell E. Waltmire

Russell E. Waltmire

March 1, 2020

Russell E. Waltmire, 83, of Van Wert, Ohio, formerly of Decatur, Indiana passed away on March 1, 2020, at Vancrest in Van Wert, Ohio.

He was born on January 25, 1937 in Dixon, Ohio the son of the late Theodore Waltmire and the late Agnes (Gaskill) Waltmire. He was united in marriage to Carole Murchland on August...

Arthur N. Fritzinger

Arthur N. Fritzinger

February 28, 2020

Arthur N. Fritzinger, 95, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020 at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur, Indiana.

He was born on April 29, 1924 in Adams County, Indiana the son of the late Curt N. Fritzinger and the late Vera M. (Hammond) Fritzinger. He was united in marriage to Faye Lois Vance on April...

Mary Jane Krueckeberg

Mary Jane Krueckeberg

February 26, 2020

Mary Jane Krueckeberg, 88, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur.

She was born on November 19, 1931, in Fort Jennings, Ohio to the late Joseph Ellerbrock and the late Lillian (Miller) Ellerbrock. Mary Jane was united in marriage to Edwin Junior Krueckeberg on October 9, 1976, in...

Judy Ann Plum

Judy Ann Plum

February 26, 2020

Judy Ann Plum, 76, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Wednesday evening, February 26, 2020, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.

She was born on December 7, 1943in Decatur, Indiana to Donald and Lucille (Fisher) Foreman.

She was a member of the Moose Lodge #1311 in Decatur and served in helping at the Hope Chest.

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Janet "Red" E. (Shaw) Leos

Janet "Red" E. (Shaw) Leos

February 25, 2020

Janet E. “Red” (Shaw) Leos, 59, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Tuesday morning, February 25, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Red was born on June 25, 1960 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Ellis Shaw and Goldie May (Hollopeter) Brown.

She was a retired LPN and had worked at...

Delores A. "Dee" Hildebrand

Delores A. "Dee" Hildebrand

February 25, 2020

Delores A. “Dee” Hildebrand, 81, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana.

She was born on August 24, 1938, in Bottom Fork, Kentucky to the late Ercel Spangler and the late Gladys (Osborn) Spangler. She was united in marriage to Robert L. Hildebrand on January 17, 1987....

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