Feb 23, 2019

Cole Andrew Dull, the precious baby boy, of Drew and Julie (Everett) Dull was born into the arms of angels on Saturday, February 23, 2019. Although Cole never spent any time with us on earth he was very loved and touched many lives.

Cole’s family attends First Missionary Church in Berne. His father, Drew is...

Feb 22, 2019

Olive “Grace” Darrah, 83, of Geneva, Indiana passed away early Friday morning, February 22, 2019 at Dunkirk-Millers Merry Manor.

Grace was born on December 27, 1935 at home – on Rock Fork Road in Morehead, Kentucky to the late James Lowell Thompson and late Rena Jane (Roberts) Thompson. She spent many years with her partner Rex Jay...

Feb 22, 2019

Ralph W. Hamrick, 92, of Decatur passed away early Friday, February 22, 2019 at Adams Woodcrest.

He was born on November 1, 1926 in Adams County, Indiana to Jesse R. & Iola (Cordell) Hamrick. Ralph had been married to Kathryn L. Baxter and Frances L. Dull, both preceded him in death.

He served his country...

Feb 21, 2019

Gary “Pete” Peterson , 66, of Rome City, Indiana, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019 at his residence following extended health problems. His death was unexpected.

Pete was born on May 2, 1952 in Fort Wayne, Indiana the son of the late Cal M. Peterson and the late Magdelene (Hilgeman) Peterson.

Pete was...

Feb 20, 2019

Cari Ann Welker , 49, of Decatur passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019 unexpectedly at her residence.

She was born on August 2, 1969 in Fort Wayne, Indiana the daughter of Billy Ray Tinnel and the late Rita Kay (Bowen) Jaurigue.

Cari was a 1988 graduate of Bellmont High School. She also attended...

Feb 19, 2019

Jeanette Katherine Bauermeister, 78, of Ossian, passed into the living arms of Jesus on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.

Jeanette was born on August 6, 1940, the eldest daughter of the late Harold and late Vera Hoffman. She graduated from Hoagland High School in 1958.

On October 25, 1958, Jeanette married Robert Wayne Bauermeister at St....

Feb 19, 2019

Paul C. Wilferling, 67, of Berne, Indiana passed away Tuesday morning, February 19, 2019 at Coventry Meadows in Fort Wayne.

Paul was born on May 25, 1951 in Cook County, Illinois to the late Carl Wilferling and the late Dahlia (Sonntag) Wilferling. He was previously married to Kimberly Nelson.

He was a previous Eagle member....

Feb 19, 2019

Rachelle Diane Mertz, 27, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away early Tuesday morning, February 19, 2019 at Visiting Nurse – Golden Years.

Rachelle was born on January 29, 1992 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to James (Jim) Mertz and Pat (Harter) Mertz.

She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Soest.

Rachelle was a...

Feb 18, 2019

Edwin Junior Krueckeberg, 85, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Monday evening, February 18, 2019 at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home.

Ed was born on September 14, 1933 in Adams County, Indiana the late Edwin Krueckeberg and the late Marie (Selking) Krueckeberg. He was united in marriage to Mary Jane Ellerbrock on October 9, 1976 in Adams County,...

Feb 15, 2019

Richard A. Norris, 62, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Friday morning, February 15, 2019 at his residence following an a period of declining health since late 2017.

He was born on March 9, 1956 in Pontiac, Michigan to Harold Norris, who preceded him in death on September 9, 2015, & Delight (Wagner) Norris, who preceded him in...

Feb 14, 2019

Heinrich “Hank” Oskar Hugo Oetting, 91, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Thursday evening, February 14, 2019 at Adams - Woodcrest.

Hank was born on March 13, 1927 in Adams County, Indiana to Henry L. Oetting & Adelinda L. (Scheumann) Oetting. He was united in marriage to Evelyn L. Macke on December 18, 1953 at St. Paul Lutheran...

Feb 11, 2019

Warren Daniel “Barney” Sprunger, 92, of Berne, Indiana went home to be with his Lord at Monday afternoon, February 11, 2019 at Swiss Village.

He was born on June 10, 1926 in Adams County, Indiana to Howard & Helen (Long) Sprunger. He was united in marriage 71 1/2 years ago to Cleora Nussbaum on June 15, 1947...

Feb 10, 2019

Stan H. Brenneman, 84, of Berne passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Lutheran Life Villages in Fort Wayne.

He was born on March 27, 1934 in Elkhart County, the son of the late Herber Brenneman and the late Elsie (Henry) Brenneman.

Stan was united in marriage to Shirley Bechdolt on June 8, 1958 in...

Feb 10, 2019

Marilyn J. Vetter, 83, of Decatur passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019, at Adams Woodcrest.

She was born on March 29, 1935, in Decatur, Indiana the daughter of the late Wilbur Robinson and the late Dorothy (Johnston) Robinson.

She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church – Decatur.

Marilyn was a graduate...

Feb 9, 2019

James "Jamie" Landis, 53, of Decatur, IN passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Adams Memorial Hospital.

He was born on Saturday, August 7, 1965 in Adams County the Son of John Landis and Mary (Burley) Landis. He married Denise (Lough) Landis and they were together 30 plus years.

Jamie had been previously employed at...

Feb 5, 2019

Lavon “Bonnie” Watkins, 91, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Tuesday evening, February 5, 2019 at Adams Woodcrest.

She was born on October 22, 1927 in Decatur, Indiana, to the late C.W. Strickler and the late Mabel (Dunifon) Strickler. Bonnie was united in marriage to Kenneth Watkins on August 21, 1949 in Decatur, Indiana.

Bonnie was...

Feb 4, 2019

William “Bill” M. Killen , 49, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center following surgical complications.

He was born on December 30, 1969 in Decatur, Indiana, the son of Bobby R. Killen, Sr. and Betsy (Smith) Killen.

He was a member of Pathway Community Church in Fort Wayne where...

Feb 3, 2019

Amos L. Schwartz , 75, of Monroe, IN passed away at his residence at 1:20 p.m. Sunday, February 3, 2019.

He was born to the late Jacob R. Schwartz and the late Lydia A. (Hilty) Schwartz on November 12, 1943 in Adams County. On September 14, 1968 he married Emma K. Schwartz who survives.

Feb 2, 2019

Janice M. (Roth) Barr, 80, of Bluffton, Indiana, and a former longtime resident of Monroeville, passed away Saturday February 2, 2019 at her daughter’s residence in Anderson.

Janice was born on January 15, 1939 in Adams County, Indiana the daughter of the late Frank S. Bailey and the late Gladys (Rhynard) Bailey. She was united...

Feb 2, 2019

Esther M. Eguia , 67, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on February 2, 2019 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice in Fort Wayne.

She was born on October 25, 1951 in Adrian, Michigan the daughter of the late Adan Eguia and the late Andrea (Belmarez) Eguia.

Esther attended the St. Mary of the...