Dec 6, 2018

Wayne R. Carpenter, 92, of Decatur, IN passed away Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Adams Memorial Hospital.

He was born on Thursday, November 11, 1926 in Fort Wayne, IN the son of the late Enoch E. Carpenter and the late Gladys (Heller) Carpenter. He married Anita M. Lindemann on December 13, 1958 in Bluffton, Indiana and she...

Dec 5, 2018

Vivian Kathleen “Kathy” (Patrick) Hackman, 77, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Wednesday morning, December 5, 2018 at her residence.

Kathy was born on August 3, 1941 in Adams County, Indiana to Waymon & Leona R. (Selking) Patrick. She married Alvin Hackman on August 3, 1989 and he preceded her in death on December 20, 2010.

Dec 2, 2018

Lenore (Parnin) Owens, 83, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Adams Heritage.

Lenore was born in Monroeville, Indiana on November 11, 1935 to Raymond Parnin and Dovie Mae (Alleger) Parnin.  On August 19, 1953, she married Marvin Andrew “Jake” Owens and he preceded her in death on April 19, 2018.

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Dec 2, 2018

Leonard J. King, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018.

He was born on May 12, 1930 in St. Mary’s Twp. Adams County, to the late John L. King and the late Glennis B. (Roop) King. He was united in marriage to Marcile (Manley) King on August 21, 1954 at the Church of God in...

Dec 1, 2018

John Phillip Eicher passed away at Swiss Village with family present on December 1, 2018. John was a lifelong Berne resident. He was born to Menno and Leota (Sprunger) Eicher on the family farm. John graduated from Berne High School in 1943 and married Mary Moser (Palmer and Edna) on November 1, 1947. John and Mary shared a strong...

Nov 30, 2018

Alvin J. Souder, 62, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Friday morning, November 30, 2018, at Adams Memorial Hospital after suffering a stroke at home.

He was born on February 21, 1956 in Adams County, Indiana to Franklin T. and V. Verdella (Everett) Souder. On June 30, 1984, he married Mary D. “Dee Dee” Peterson at St....

Nov 29, 2018

On Thursday, November 29, 2018, Billy “Bill” Irvin, loving husband and father of two, passed away from complications due to multiple sclerosis at Hickory Creek at Hicksville in Hicksville, OH at the age of 72.

Bill was born on February 6, 1946 in Harrisburg, Illinois to the late Bernie and Juanita (Garner) Irvin.  He graduated...

Nov 23, 2018

Jackie “Jacqueline" Marbaugh, 75, of Wren, OH passed away Friday, November 23, 2018 following an extended illness.

She was born on Thursday, November 11, 1943 in Decatur, IN the daughter of the late Leon R. Marbaugh and the late Ruth (Cook) Marbaugh.

Jackie was a Personal Lines Specialist with Central Mutual Insurance Company in Van...

Nov 21, 2018

Mildred L. Weimer of Berne, Indiana February 25, 1926 - November 21, 2018

Mildred L. Weimer, 92, passed away November 21, 2018.  She was born on February 25, 1926 in Ridgeville, IN to Carrie and Frank Ozbun.  Surviving are her daughter, Karen, of Davenport, IA and 3 grandchildren: Dan Bennett (Cynthia Brandenburg) of Millersville, MD, Matt Bennett of Albion,...

Nov 21, 2018

James Paul Kennerk was born on December 2, 1937 in New Haven, Indiana to parents Paul and Marguerite (Kamp) Kennerk and entered into eternal rest on November 21, 2018 at the age of 80. James graduated from New Haven High School in 1956. He joined the United States Army and served as Military Police during his service. James married...

Nov 20, 2018

Alvera Knipstein , 95, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away Tuesday evening, November 20, 2018, at Adams Heritage in Monroeville. She was born on January 5, 1923 of Decatur, Indiana to Julius Scheumann and Rosa (Luttman) Scheumann. Alvera was united in marriage to Alvin C. Knipstein on February 20, 1944 and he preceded her in death on October...

Nov 18, 2018

Mason Christian Hammond, 29, of Decatur passed away early Sunday morning at his residence.

He was born on June 4, 1989 in Decatur, Indiana to Steven W. Hammond and Cassandra J. (Weiland) Hammond.

Mason was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Decatur.

He graduated from Bellmont High School...

Nov 18, 2018

Alvera Hockemeyer , 95, of Monroeville, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 6:00 a.m., at her daughter’s residence. Alvera was united in marriage to Raymond Hockemeyer on October 21, 1945 in Allen County, Indiana and he preceded her in death on January 22, 2009.

She was born on Saturday, June 2, 1923 in...

Nov 17, 2018

Lori Kay Sauer , 57, of Decatur, IN passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Adams Memorial Hospital Emergency room after being stricken unexpectedly at home.

She was born on Monday, December 19, 1960 in Decatur, IN the daughter of Don Arnold Melching and Marlene K. (Dellinger) Melching. She married D. Fred Sauer on October...

Nov 14, 2018

Susan Kay Gallmeyer , 56, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away Wednesday evening, November 14, 2018 at her residence following an unexpected medical emergency.

She was born on May 20, 1962 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Carl W. Lilie and Eileen (Greber) Lilie – Bortner. Sue was united in marriage to Byron Gallmeyer on September 17,...

Nov 13, 2018

Dorothy Joyce Hofstetter, 82, of Berne, loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at Swiss Village-Sonnenblum on November 13, 2018.

She was born on August 16, 1936 in Pasadena, California to William & Mary (Wickham) Fabrin. She married Lyman Keith Hofstetter on June 21, 1957.

Dorothy was a graduate of John Muir Junior College, Pasadena...

Nov 11, 2018

Lloyd E. Hendricks Sr., 79, of Geneva, Indiana passed away Sunday afternoon, November 11, 2018 at Adams Memorial Hospital.

He was born on February 22, 1939 in Champaign, Illinois to Guy Jacob Hendricks and Delilah (Harriet) Hendricks.

Lloyd served in the Reserve of the United States Marine Corp and was a self-employed truck driver.  He...

Nov 8, 2018

Most men “lead lives of quiet desperation,” Walden claimed. In other words, we fail to recognize what’s really important: and it’s not money, accolades, or possessions.

Sheldon Enterline never made that mistake. He knew what mattered in life, and he spent every minute valuing the things and people that were truly important. He was deeply devoted to...

Nov 4, 2018

Donald L. Bauer , 88, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Majestic Healthcare in New Haven.

He was born on Tuesday, July 22, 1930 in Fort Wayne Indiana the son of the late Ovid...

Nov 1, 2018

Patricia A. Coates , 76, went home to meet Jesus and see the Throne of God on Thursday, November 1, 2018.

She was born on Thursday, August 27, 1942 in Oskaloose, Iowa the daughter of the late...