Obituary Listing

Apr 4, 2026

Rex G. Fate, 77, of rural Uniondale, passed away Saturday afternoon, April 4, 2026, at his residence.

Rex was born in Huntington, on August 1, 1948, to Robert L. and Iva (Paxson) Fate.

Rex attended Union Center High School in Wells County. He worked for many years at the Fort Wayne International Airport as ground maintenance. He was a farrier, drove dump...

Apr 3, 2026

Kai Alexander Maiden, (stillborn infant), was placed into the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, April 3, 2026. Kai is the son of Matt Maiden and Alisha Marquart of Bluffton. He is survived by his three siblings Brayden Marquart, Jadzia Maiden, and Dax Maiden.

Private family services are being held. Goodwin - Harnish Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Bluffton has...

Apr 3, 2026

Suzette K. Miller, 67, of rural Keystone, passed away Friday morning, April 3, 2026, at her residence.

Suzette was born in Rapid City, SD, on March 22, 1959, to James and Della (Neitzel) Winchester. She married Dale Miller of rural Keystone, in Rapid City, SD, on July 14, 1979; He survives.

Suzette graduated from St Martin’s Academy in Rapid City, SD, with...

Mar 29, 2026

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Stephen “Steve” W. Kunkel, 74, of Avon, passed away Sunday morning, March 29, 2026, at IU Health West Hospital in Avon.

Steve was born in Bluffton on July 2, 1951, to Norman W. and Betty M. (Eichhorn) Kunkel. He married Cynthia “Cindy” M. Drury in Bluffton on December 11, 2004; she...

Mar 24, 2026

Diana G. Hiday, 73, of Bluffton, passed away Tuesday morning, March 24, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Diana was born in Huntington on September 24, 1952, to Robert Sr. and Barbara (Zezula) Sprinkle. She married Jerry D. Hiday in Huntington on August 24, 1975; He survives.

A 1972 graduate of Huntington North, Diana went on to work at Magnetek in...

Mar 23, 2026

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Jeffrey Michael Kohrman, born March 22, 1956, passed away on March 23, 2026, in Decatur, IN, surrounded by love.

Jeff was preceded in death by his mother, Lillian Imogene (Fike) Kohrman, his father, Charles P. Kohrman, his brother, Charles P. Kohrman II, and brother-in-law Gene Bickhart. He is survived by his wife,...

Mar 21, 2026

Don D. Haines, 92, of Bluffton, passed away Saturday evening, March 21, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.

Don was born on February 13, 1934, in Bryant, Indiana, to Roy and Mary (Hopkins) Haines.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Pauline (Isch) Haines; his children, Daniel (Robin) Haines of Geneva; David (Rene) Haines of Portland and Deanna (David) Rinehart...

Mar 10, 2026

William “Bill” C. Longenberger, 95, of Bluffton, passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 10, 2026, at Christian Care Retirement Community, surrounded by his family.

Bill was born in Adams County on May 8, 1930, to Ernest and Pearl (Frauhiger) Longenberger. He married Betty Isch in Bluffton on July 23, 1950; she survives.

A 1948 graduate of Kirkland High School, Bill went on to...

Mar 1, 2026

Joseph “Joe” R. Brabham Jr., 42, of Bluffton, passed away Sunday afternoon, March 1, 2026, at Stillwater Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.

Joe was born in Hollywood, FL, on March 14, 1983. He is survived by his mother, Vinnie (Trivigno) (husband Wayne) Owensby of Live Oak, FL, and his father, Joseph (wife Virginia) Brabham Sr. of Lake Worth, FL. Joe married...

Feb 26, 2026

Richard B. Holsinger, 92, of Bluffton, passed away Thursday afternoon, February 26, 2026, at Stillwater Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.

Richard was born in Wells County on June 7, 1933, to Benjamin L. and Linnie (Welch) Holsinger. He married Janet K. Miller at Park United Brethren Church in Bluffton on May 18, 1957. She preceded him in death on November 21,...

Feb 21, 2026

Michael “Mikey” A. Randall Jr., 43, of Poneto, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026.

Mikey was born in Bluffton on September 25, 1982, to Michael A. Randall Sr. and Kathryn “Kathy” I. (Hyde) Randall. His father preceded him in death and his mother, Kathy, survives in Poneto.

Mikey attended Park Community Church in Bluffton and currently had been working for Studebaker Woodworking....

Feb 14, 2026

Eleanor R. Benes, 94, of Bluffton, passed away Saturday morning, February 14, 2026, at Christian Care Retirement Community.

Eleanor was born on August 7, 1931, in Cleveland, OH, to John and Mary (Zaller) Turk.  She married Richard F. Benes on April 29, 1952, in Richmond, VA.  He preceded her in death on February 12, 2016.

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Feb 12, 2026

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Terry C. Buchanan, 67, of Liberty Center, passed away Thursday evening, February 12, 2026, at his residence.

Terry was born in Liberty Center on July 6, 1958, to Earnest "Earnie" and Mary "Etheleen" (Grover) Buchanan.  Both parents preceded him in death.

Terry attended Southern Wells High School.  He started his career working at Corning Glass in Bluffton and worked for several local...

Feb 9, 2026

Wilmer J. Gerber, 95, of Bluffton, and formerly of rural Decatur, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, February 9, 2026, at Christian Care Retirement Community.

Wilmer was born in Adams County on January 29, 1931, the youngest son of Lewis and Julia (Maller) Gerber.  He was born on the family farm, where he lived until 2004, when...

Feb 7, 2026

Paul Eugene Perry Jr., 67, of Ossian, passed away Saturday morning, February 7, 2026, at River Terrace Retirement Community in Bluffton.

Paul was born in Bluffton on July 31, 1958, to Paul E. Sr. and Barbara A. (Bertsch) Perry. Both parents preceded him in death. He married Debra D. "Deb" Worman on September 8, 1979, in Petroleum....

Jan 31, 2026

Helen M. Platt, 100, of Poneto, passed away on Saturday afternoon, January 31, 2026, at Heritage Pointe in Warren.

Helen was born in Poneto on September 5, 1925, to George "Ralph" and Hazel (Cloud) White. She married Paul E. Platt on June 18, 1949, in Poneto. He preceded her in death on October 13, 1991.

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Jan 31, 2026

Fred Joseph Osborn, 68, of Bluffton, passed away Saturday morning, January 31, 2026, at Laurels of DeKalb healthcare community in Butler, Indiana.

Fred was born in Bluffton on June 18, 1957, to Charles C. Osborn Jr. and Faye A. (Williams) Osborn.  Both parents preceded him in death.

Fred attended P.A. Allen High School in Bluffton.  ...

Jan 31, 2026

Dr. Louis Amos Schroeder (known around town as "Doc"), passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, January 31, 2026.  Lou was born on June 3, 1926, in Ottawa, Ohio, to Ben and Lucille Schroeder, lived a long, full, and very well-told life. An Ohio State graduate, Air Force veteran, esteemed veterinarian, devoted husband, and golf aficionado, Lou truly loved his...

Jan 12, 2026

Timothy "Tim" R. Oswalt, 68, of Bluffton, passed away Monday evening, January 12, 2026, at his residence.

Tim was born in Bluffton on August 21, 1957, to Gustin E. and Doris J. (Shaw) Oswalt.  Both parents preceded him in death, including his stepfather, Harold McFarren.

Tim graduated from Bluffton High School in 1976 and retired...

Jan 11, 2026

Terry L. Werling, 79, of Ossian, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, January 11, 2026, at AccentCare Hospice Center - Lutheran Home, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

Terry was born in Ossian on October 22, 1946, to Donald and Juanita (Reece) Werling. He grew up in Wells County surrounded by family, friends, and the small-town life he was proud...