Families We are Privileged to Serve

Otto W.A. Thieme

Otto W.A. Thieme

September 2, 2019

Otto W.A. Thieme , 92, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away Monday evening, September 2, 2019, at Adams Woodcrest.

He was born on July 30, 1927, in Adams County, Indiana to the late Amos Thieme & the late Emma (Selking) Thieme. He was united marriage to Helen M. Barger on February 11, 1950, at Immanuel Lutheran...

Jesse W. Louis

Jesse W. Louis

September 1, 2019

Jesse “Jess” W. Louis , 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Sunday, September 1 st , 2019 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born on May 9, 1933 in Spotsylvania County, VA. Jess resided in Ft Wayne & New Haven since 1936.

He was confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Fort...

Leisa Johnston

Leisa Johnston

August 30, 2019

Leisa Johnston, 50, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019, at her residence.

She was born on January 8, 1969, in East Chicago, Indiana to Deavern Nelson and Nancy L. (Church) Steed. She was united in marriage to Kevin Johnston on November 30, 1991, at Monroeville United Methodist Church.

Leisa was a...

Malcolm Lee Albersmeyer

Malcolm Lee Albersmeyer

August 26, 2019

Malcolm Lee Albersmeyer, 59, of Roanoke, Indiana passed away on Monday, August, 26, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on August 26, 1960 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Harold Frederick Albersmeyer and the late Colette Ann (Heemsoth) Albersmeyer.

Malcolm was a member of the U.A.W. Local #2209 in...

Janice S. Lehrman

Janice S. Lehrman

August 21, 2019

Janice S. Lehrman, 90, of Monroeville, Indiana went peacefully to her heavenly home on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at Adams – Heritage in Monroeville.

She was born on July 24, 1929 to the late Carlus Miller and late Lula E. (Adams) Miller. She was united in marriage to Donald H. Lehrman on January 14, 1951 in Monroeville...

Alvin A. Krueckeberg

Alvin A. Krueckeberg

August 21, 2019

Alvin A. Krueckeberg, 91, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on August 21, 2019 at Adams Heritage in Monroeville.

He was born on June 10, 1928 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Edwin Krueckeberg and the late Marie (Selking) Krueckeberg. He married Esther L. Schumm on June 10, 1951 at Zion Lutheran Church, Schumm.

He was...

Carrol Arnold Witte

Carrol Arnold Witte

August 20, 2019

Carrol Arnold Witte, 86, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at Adams Heritage in Monroeville.

She was born on October 22, 1932 in Adams County, Indiana to the late Carl E. McBride and the late Orilla M. (Neuenschwander) McBride. She was united in marriage to Von Arnold and he preceded her in death....

Rose Marie Eller

Rose Marie Eller

August 13, 2019

Rose Marie “Rosie” Eller, 91, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at her residence.

She was born on March 26, 1928 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late William H. and A. Elizabeth (Kintz) Kohne. She married John R. Eller on June 5, 1948 in Decatur and he preceded her in death on...

James "Jim" D. Ashley

James "Jim" D. Ashley

August 8, 2019

James D. “Jim” Ashley, 60, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital – Indianapolis following a medical event suffered on Wednesday.

Jim was born on July 3, 1959 in Muncie, IN, the son of the late Loney Ashley and Jacqueline “Jackie” (Sturgeon) Ashley and she survives. Loney preceded Jackie in death in...

Carmoleta Holtzclaw

Carmoleta Holtzclaw

August 5, 2019

Carmoleta P. Holtzclaw , 87, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on August 5, 2019 at her son’s residence.

She was born on October 27, 1931 in Murphy, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Verlin (Burl) Poteet and the late Lenice (Little) Poteet.  Carmoleta was united in marriage to Frank W. Holtzclaw on June 19,...

Carolyn Mccullough

Carolyn Mccullough

August 5, 2019

Carolyn McCullough, 78, of rural Decatur, Indiana passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019, at Adams Heritage in Monroeville.

She was born on November 17, 1940 in Adams County, Indiana to the late Harold and Florence (Beougher) Fast.

Carolyn was united in marriage to William E. McCullough on June 11, 1961 at the Union Chapel...

Jerry L. Douglas

Jerry L. Douglas

August 4, 2019

Jerry L. Douglas, 77, of Decatur, passed away on August 4, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, surrounded by the ones he loved most and was greeted in Heaven by those who loved him first.

He was born on July 17, 1942 in Adams County, the son of the late Thurman Douglas and the...

George L. Laturner

George L. Laturner

August 3, 2019

George L. LaTurner , 73, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on August 3, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on July 26, 1946 in Adams County, the son of the late Joseph D. LaTurner and the late Luella E. (Hower) LaTurner.  He was united in marriage to Sandra Wenger on...

Thomas L. Hall

Thomas L. Hall

July 28, 2019

Thomas L. Hall, 64 of Decatur, passed away on July 28, 2019 at his residence, surrounded by loved ones.

He was born on September 21, 1954 in Bluffton, Indiana the son of the late Reverend James H. Hall and the late Eileen (Krieg) Hall. He was united in marriage to Elaine Eckhart on February 8, 1975 in...

Joann A. Schurg

Joann A. Schurg

July 27, 2019

JoAnn A. Schurg, 81, of Woodburn, Indiana passed away Saturday morning, July 27, 2019, at Parkview – Randallia Hospice Supportive Care Unit. Her death followed a year-long battle with Alzheimer’s at her residence.

She was born on April 12, 1938 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Albert and Bernice (King) Becker. JoAnn was united in marriage...

Karlene A. Colclasure

Karlene A. Colclasure

July 26, 2019

Karlene A. Colclasure, 63, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019, at her residence following a battle with cancer.

She was born on May 12, 1956 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Marvel L. Johnson and late Doris M. (Miller) Adler Johnson. She was united in marriage to Brad Colclasure on July 27, 1996...

Barbara J. Wiegmann

Barbara J. Wiegmann

July 25, 2019

Barbara J. Wiegmann, 87, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Thursday evening, July 25, 2019, at Adams Heritage in Monroeville.

She was born on November 26, 1931 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to James and Florence (Strum) Morning. Barb was united in marriage to Walter Wiegmann on February 7, 1948 at Emanuel Lutheran Church in New Haven and he...

Skip Howard

Skip Howard

July 22, 2019

Stephen R. “Skip” Howard, 76, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019 at his residence.

He was born on September 21, 1942 in Fort Wayne, Indiana the son of the late Earl J. Howard and the late Constance “Jean” (Macke) Howard. He was united in marriage to Barb Parker on October 13, 1962 at...

Alan L. Hutker

Alan L. Hutker

July 21, 2019

Alan L. Hutker, 68, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Sunday afternoon, July 21, 2019, at his residence following a brief battle with cancer.

He was born on October 28, 1950 in Decatur, Indiana to William & Phyllis (Lough) Hutker. Alan married Ruth Thieme on September 6, 1984 in Decatur.

Alan was a member of the...

Doyle L. Sheets

Doyle L. Sheets

July 20, 2019

Doyle L. Sheets, 96, of Coldwater Michigan, passed away on July 20, 2019 at Aperion Care in Angola.

He was born on January 30, 1923 in Decatur, Indiana the son of the late Noah Sheets and the late Marie (Teeple) Sheets. He married Marianne Klarowski in 1946 and they lived in Fort Wayne. She preceded him in...

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