Max E. Clem
May 16, 2025
Max E. Clem, 88, of Hoagland, IN, passed away peacefully Friday, May 16, 2025.
He was born August 9, 1936, to the late Frank and Mary (Van Buskirk) Clem. On July 31, 1971, Max married Dianne (Shoudel) Clem, the beginning of more than 53 happy years together.
A graduate of Monroeville High School and International Business College, he served in the U.S....
Vernon W. Hedington
May 15, 2025
Vernon W. Hedington, 78, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Thursday evening, May 15, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on March 10, 1947 in Decatur, Indiana to Carl and Dorothy (Hoffman) Hedington. Vernon was united in marriage to Helen E. Ruhl on November 14, 1970 in Hoagland, Indiana, and she preceded him in death on July 26, 2018.
Vernon was a...
Barbara A. Kohne
May 15, 2025
Barbara A. Kohne, 93, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur. Born on March 6, 1932, in Decatur to the late G. Jerome and Dorothy J. (Rabbitt) DeBolt, Barbara lived a vibrant life marked by her unwavering love for her family and her community.
On June 14, 1951, Barbara was united in marriage...
Thomas R. Hannie
May 13, 2025
Thomas R. Hannie, 70, of New Haven, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He was born on January 13, 1955 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Ralph R. and Fern S. (Stucky) Hannie.
Tom worked at Fort Wayne Carriage House as the chief accountant since the facility opened.
During his junior...
Sylvia I. Price
May 10, 2025
Sylvia I. Price, 65, of Berne, Indiana, passed away Saturday morning, May 10, 2025, at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
She was born on March 12, 1960, in Union City, Indiana, to the late Orville Courtney and the late Gloria (Duff) Courtney.
Sylvia was a loving mother and grandmother who stayed home to care for her grandchildren.
She loved doing crafts...
Clyde E. Linder
May 7, 2025
Clyde E. Linder, 84, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Adams Woodcrest Assisted Living in Decatur, Indiana.
He was born on June 5, 1940, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late Raymond Charles Linder Sr. and Maria Mildred (VanHorn) Linder.
Clyde was a member of Decatur Grace Fellowship Church. He also was a former member of the American...
Ronald C. Christner
May 6, 2025
Ronald C. Christner, 77, of Berne, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana.
He was born on October 31, 1947, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Carl and Esther (Hoblet) Christner. Ronald was united in marriage to Kathy Archbold on September 20, 1997.
Ron was a member of the Salem Community Church where he served...
Virginia Ann Miller
April 30, 2025
Virginia Ann Miller, 85, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana.
She was born on July 21, 1939, in Klinger, Iowa, to the late Rev. Walter C. and Esther (Piehler) Vetter. Virginia was united in marriage to Alan L. Miller on July 19, 1958, by Virginia's father, Rev. W.C. Vetter at...
Marilyn C. Fruchte
April 26, 2025
Marilyn C. Fruchte, 90, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Adams Woodcrest.
She was born on July 21, 1934 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Glenn Mauller and Dorothy M. (Fawcett) Mauller.
Marilyn was united in marriage to the late Roger D. Fruchte on February 22, 1953 at First Evangelical Church in Decatur, Indiana. Roger preceded her...
Leo Joseph Sewards
April 25, 2025
Leo Joseph Sewards, a baptized child of God, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.
He was born on April 24, 2025 to Cody and Mikaela Sewards at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Leo, along with his parents are members of St. John Lutheran Church-Flatrock.
Cody is employed at Nucor-Vulcraft in St. Joe, Indiana. Mikaela...
Thelma A Standiford
April 24, 2025
Thelma A. Standiford, 85, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
She was born on October 1, 1939, in Tipton County, Indiana, to the late James W. Weismiller and Clara A. (Beck) Weismiller.
Thelma was united in marriage to Ronald W. Standiford on January 27, 1962 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in...
Edna D. Miller
April 24, 2025
Edna D. Miller, 77, of Linn Grove, Indiana passed away Thursday morning, April 24, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family.
She was born on November 17, 1947 in Decatur, Indiana to David L. and Sovilla S. (Wengerd) Schwartz. Edna was united in marriage to Joe L. Miller on April 20, 1972, and he preceded her in death on March...
Jan A. Witte
April 23, 2025
Jan A. Witte, 67, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away at his residence on Wednesday evening, April 23, 2025.
He was born on September 22, 1957 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Edwin E. and Betty L. (Hockemeyer) Witte.
Jan was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Bingen. He took much pride in planning and plotting out the cemetery at the church....
Marion C. Gledhill
April 21, 2025
Marion C. Gledhill, 91, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Monday morning, April 21, 2025, at her residence.
Marion was born on January 19, 1934 in South Kingston, Rhode Island to S. Curtis and Elaine P. (Pitcher) Carpenter. She was united in marriage to Robert H. Gledhill on June 19, 1954 in Perryville, Rhode Island, and he preceded her in death...
Joyce Ann Speakman
April 17, 2025
Joyce Ann Speakman, 85, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Thursday morning, April 17, 2025, at Adams Woodcrest.
Joyce was born on September 16, 1939 in Adams County, Indiana to Harry O “Jack” and Imogene I. (Clifton) Irwin. On January 5, 1958, Joyce was united in marriage to John H. Speakman and he preceded her in death on October 14, 1994.
She...
Richard E. Paul
April 16, 2025
Richard E. “Dick” Paul, 93, of Geneva, Indiana passed away Wednesday evening, April 16, 2025, at Swiss Village in Berne.
He was born on December 10, 1931 in Mercer County, Ohio to Edward and Elizabeth (Bollenbacher) Paul. Dick was united in marriage to Phyllis J. Schaadt on April 22, 1956, at the Evangelical Reformed Church in Berne, Indiana, and they would...
Barbara McDonald
April 15, 2025
Barbara McDonald, 76, of Berne, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday morning, April 15, 2025, at her residence.
She was born on February 9, 1949, in Decatur, Indiana, to Edward and Helen (Balsiger) Sprunger. Barb was united in marriage to James McDonald in May of 1976, and he tragically passed away in October of 1976 as the result of a farming accident.
She...
Susan M. Schwartz
April 15, 2025
Susan M. Schwartz, 69, of Monroe, Indiana passed away on Tuesday morning, April 15, 2025, at her residence.
She was born on December 24, 1955, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Menno S. and Maryann W. (Schwartz) Girod. Susan was united in marriage to Joe N. Schwartz on January 13, 1980, in Monroe, Indiana.
Susan was a member of the Old Order...
Ella B. Yoder
April 13, 2025
Ella (Beachey) Yoder, 84, of Berne, Indiana, passed away on Sunday afternoon, April 13, 2025, at her daughter, Esther’s home in Uniondale, Indiana.
She was born on October 1, 1940, in Geauga County, Ohio to the late Daniel J. and Emma J. (Miller) Beachey. On December 31, 1964, she married William Alfred Yoder in LaGrange, Indiana. They attended the New Covenant...
Stephen A. "Steve" Bickel
April 12, 2025
Stephen A. “Steve” Bickel, 58, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Saturday afternoon, April 12, 2025, at his residence following an unexpected medical event.
He was born on November 17, 1966, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late James A. and Deanna Marlene (Marbaugh) Bickel. Steve was united in marriage to Tammy S. Bultemeyer on August 18, 1990, at Zion Lutheran...
