John E. Schwartz
January 7, 2026
John E. Schwartz, 67, of rural Monroe, Indiana, passed away Wednesday morning, January 7, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He was born on November 16, 1958, in Monroe, Indiana, to the late Christian R. and Elma E. (Hilty) Schwartz. John married Adeline L. Wickey on May 11, 1980.
John was a member of the Old Order Amish.
He was a...
Nolan Free
January 6, 2026
Nolan Free, beloved son of Taylor and Brittany (Wilcox) Free, was born sleeping on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana
His dad, Taylor, is a loan processor for Farmers and Merchants Bank, and his mom, Brittany, is a dispatcher for the Ohio State Patrol.
He is also survived by his twin sisters, Breanna and Brooklyn; two brothers, Braxton and Gannon;...
Ludella M. Conrad
January 6, 2026
Ludella M. Conrad, age 99, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday morning, January 6, 2026, at Ossian Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Ossian, Indiana. She was born on October 19, 1926, in Decatur, Indiana, to Henry and Hannah (Schroeder) Conrad, both of whom preceded her in death.
Ludella was a faithful, lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church–Friedheim in Decatur,...
Mildred R. "Milly" Sivits
January 4, 2026
Mildred R. “Milly” Sivits, 86, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Cedarhurst Living in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Milly was born on December 25, 1939, in Mechanics Grove, Pennsylvania, to Sylvan Lehman and Selma (Yoder) Lehman, both of whom preceded her in death.
She was united in marriage to Arthur L. “Art” Sivits on December 16, 1966,...
Chris D. Hoffman
January 3, 2026
Chris D. Hoffman, 67, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away at his residence on Saturday evening, January 3, 2026, following an illness of several years.
Chris was born on July 4, 1958, in Decatur, Indiana, to Gilbert O. Hoffman and Florence Della Louise (Aumann) Hoffman, both of whom preceded him in death.
He was united in marriage to Tammy Eileen Miller on March...
Thomas A. Passwaters
January 2, 2026
Thomas A. Passwaters, 92, of Willshire, Ohio, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on August 27, 1933, in Willshire, Ohio, to Thomas B. Passwaters and Ida Leone (Smith) Passwaters, both of whom preceded him in death. On July 22, 1954, Tom married the love of his life Deloris I. Michael at Willshire Untied Methodist...
George Ringger
January 2, 2026
George Ringger, 94, of rural Bluffton, Indiana, peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior, surrounded by his family, Friday evening, January 2, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on March 24, 1931, to the late George and Leah (Steffen) Ringger, Sr., in Adams County, Indiana. George married Evelyn J. Pfister on February 19, 1956, at the Bluffton...
Norma Lee Luginbill
January 1, 2026
Norma Lee Luginbill, 94, of Willshire, Ohio, passed away early Thursday morning, January 1, 2026, surrounded by her family at her residence.
She was born on December 24, 1931, in Ashtabula County, Ohio, to the late Harold Smith and Opal F. (Garwood) Smith. Norma was united in marriage to Vilas Eugene “Gene” Luginbill on October 22, 1950, in Chattanooga, Ohio, and...
Patricia I. Coyne
December 29, 2025
Patricia I. “Patti” Coyne, age 82, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away on Monday evening, December 29, 2025, at Ossian Health Care.
She was born on August 20, 1943, in Decatur, Indiana, to the late Dan and Irene (Keller) Death. Patricia was united in marriage to JR Coyne on September 10, 1982, in Decatur, Indiana, and he preceded her in death on...
John G. McClain
December 29, 2025
John G. McClain, age 73, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at his residence.
John was born on January 13, 1952, in Decatur, Indiana, to the late Ortell L. McClain and Eathyl (Tinkham) McClain.
He graduated from Churubusco High School in 1970 and was a welder by trade. Throughout his working career, John was employed at Primco for...
Lawrence Jerome Fuhrman
December 29, 2025
Lawrence Jerome “Romey” Fuhrman , 90, of New Haven, Indiana passed away early Monday morning, December 29, 2025, at Adams Heritage.
He was born on November 23, 1935, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Lawrence F. and Mabel Fern (North) Fuhrman.
Romey was united in marriage to Harriet Fuelling on April 20, 1968 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Fuelling and she preceded...
Calvin F. Hoffman
December 27, 2025
CALVIN (Cal) F. HOFFMAN, 97, of Hoagland, IN, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025. Born on March 7, 1928 in Fort Wayne he was the son of the late Eli and Esther (Hobrock) Hoffman.
Cal was a lifetime and active member of St. John Lutheran (Flatrock) Church, Monroeville. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean...
Norma Jean Uffelman
December 25, 2025
Norma Jean Uffelman, 90, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, Christmas morning, December 25, 2025, at Lutheran Life Villages – Inverness in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
She was born on March 16, 1935 in Marion Twp. (Allen Co) Indiana to the late Arthur F. and Paula (Rossman) Schroeder.
Jean was united in marriage to Lester R. Uffelman...
Paul E. Faurote
December 20, 2025
Paul E. Faurote, 87, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, December 20, 2025, following an extended illness. He was born on April 24, 1938, in Decatur, Indiana, to the late Henry J. and Mary (Braun) Faurote. On August 1, 1964, Paul married Sue Ann “Susie” Baker, who survives.
Paul proudly served...
Drake Alexander Conrad
December 18, 2025
Drake Alexander Conrad, 22, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Thursday morning, December 18, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on July 22, 2003 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Scott Roland & Jenevra Jo (Wilcoxon) Conrad.
Drake was baptized and confirmed at Our Hope Lutheran Church & School in Huntertown, Indiana where he remained a member.
He attended Indiana ABA Institute in...
Thomas A. Jacquay
December 18, 2025
Thomas A. Jacquay, 87, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away Thursday evening, December 18, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Tom was born February 7, 1938, in Allen County, Indiana, to the late Alban F. Jacquay and Helen M. (Mourey) Jacquay. He was united in marriage to Helen L. Fox on September 1, 1962, at St. John the Baptist...
Gloria J. Joseph
December 18, 2025
Gloria J. Joseph, 75, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
She was born on October 24, 1950, in Celina, Ohio, to Ronald James Joseph and Betty Louise (Coats) Joseph, both of whom preceded her in death.
Gloria retired from Dolco Packaging after more than 30 years of dedicated service. She was a member of the Eagles Aerie #2653....
Theodore "Ted" D. Barger
December 18, 2025
Theodore D. “Ted” Barger, age 66, of New Haven, Indiana passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Golden Years Nursing Home, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Ted was born July 30, 1959, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Truman and Mary Lou (Watters) Barger. He was united in marriage to Cindy Doctor on December 29, 1989, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church.
Ted was a...
John S. Davis
December 18, 2025
John S. Davis, 72, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at his residence. He was born on May 15, 1953, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late Robert Paul and Dorotha I. (Forst) Davis.
John owned and operated John S. Davis Construction for more than 45 years, taking great pride in his work and the reputation...
Eric L. "Rick" Gehrig
December 17, 2025
Eric L. Gehrig, 77, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away at his residence Wednesday morning, December 17, 2025.
He was born on February 1, 1948, in Decatur, Indiana, to Howard L. Gehrig and Anita (Lindemann) Gehrig, both of whom preceded him in death.
Eric, more commonly known as “Rick”, was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving his country during the...
