Families We are Privileged to Serve

Brian W. Barnes

Brian W. Barnes

May 8, 2025

Brian W. Barnes, 56, of New Lebanon, Ohio passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at New Lebanon Rehab & Healthcare, New Lebanon, Ohio.

He was born on September 22, 1968, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Earl Barnes and the late Marylin (Baumgartner) Barnes.

Survivors include two sons, Cody Barnes and Tristen Barnes both of Decatur, Indiana; daughter, Hannah (Hannah Hammond) Barnes...

Clyde E. Linder

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

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

Virginia Ann Miller

Apr 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

Marilyn C. Fruchte

Apr 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

Leo Joseph Sewards

Apr 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

Thelma A Standiford

Apr 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

Edna D. Miller

Apr 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

Jan A. Witte

Apr 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

Marion C. Gledhill

Apr 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

Joyce Ann Speakman

Apr 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

Richard E. Paul

Apr 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

Barbara McDonald

Apr 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

Susan M. Schwartz

Apr 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

Ella B. Yoder

Apr 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

Stephen A. "Steve" Bickel

Apr 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...

Emma J. Bixler

Emma J. Bixler

Apr 10, 2025

Emma Jane Bixler, 93, of Berne, Indiana passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025, Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana.

She was born on November 8, 1931, in Berne, Indiana to the late Harvey and Emma (Habegger) Nussbaum.

Emma was united in marriage to Rev. Roger Bixler on August 23, 1953 at First Mennonite Church in Berne, Indiana.

She attended the Decatur Baptist Church. Prior...

Carolyn R. Lehman

Carolyn R. Lehman

Apr 10, 2025

Carolyn Ruth Lehman, 91, of Ohio City, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Hearth & Home in Van Wert, Ohio.

She was born on November 14, 1933, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Richard D. and Frieda M. (Amstutz) Lewton. Carolyn was united in marriage to William E. Lehman on June 28, 1952, in Decatur, Indiana they were...

Kevin Lintermoot

Kevin Lintermoot

Apr 9, 2025

Kevin D. Lintermoot, 68, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at his residence.

He was born on December 25, 1956, in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Loren R. and Betty I. (Howard) Lintermoot.

Kevin was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Berne, Indiana, and was recently baptized.

He was a longtime over-the-road truck driver and most recently he...

Irene H. Kiess

Irene H. Kiess

Apr 9, 2025

Irene H. Kiess, 92, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Adams Woodcrest.

She was born on August 19, 1932, in Adams County, Indiana to the late Gustav and the late Selma (Bleeke) Krueckeberg. On June 16, 1953, Irene was united in marriage to Eugene F. Kiess. They had 61 years together before his passing on February...

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