Obituary Listing

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...

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...

Jan 11, 2026

Hedy Vaughn, 88, of Bluffton, passed away Sunday afternoon, January 11, 2026, at Christian Care Retirement Community in Bluffton.

Hedy was born in Harlan County, KY, on Sept. 29, 1937, to Burley and Smina (Brock) Lewis.  She married Howard Vaughn Sr. in Jeffersonville, IN, on January 16, 1954.  He preceded her in death on January 25, 2014....

Jan 3, 2026

Sandra "Sandy" L. Dvorak, 80, of Bluffton, passed away Saturday morning, January 3, 2026, at Bluffton Regional Medical Center.

Sandy was born in Bluffton on April 26, 1945, to Lloyd and Mary Merle (Cardin) Wilkin.  She married Ronald "Ron" L. Dvorak in Fort Wayne on February 14, 1988; he survives.

Sandy attended Rockcreek High School...

Dec 24, 2025

Delilah A. (Aschliman) Biberstein, 78, of rural Decatur, passed away Wednesday morning, December 24, 2025, following a short illness.

Delilah was born on November 1, 1947, in Decatur, to Roy & Ida (Gerber) Aschliman. She married Stanley "Stan" Biberstein in Wells County on November 27, 1966; he survives.

Delilah graduated from Adams Central High School...

Dec 20, 2025

Paul William "Bill" Triplett, 82, of Bluffton, passed away Saturday morning, December 20, 2025, at Christian Care Retirement Community.

Bill was born in Chicago, IL, on January 2, 1943, to Paul and Tylena (Van Buren) Triplett.  He married Marilynn R. Mershnik in Milwaukee, WI, on October 14, 1972; she survives.

Bill graduated from West Allis...

Dec 18, 2025

Sherry L. Foss, 63, of Bluffton, passed away Thursday afternoon, December 18, 2025, at her residence.

Sherry was born in Bluffton on October 1, 1962, to James A. and Patricia J. (Miller) Foss.  She was preceded in death by her mother, and her father survives in Berne.

A 1980 graduate of Bluffton High School, Sherry...

Dec 11, 2025

Kent D. Sonnenberg, 62, of rural Ossian, passed away into the arms of Jesus, his Savior, on Thursday morning, December 11, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital.

Kent was born in Bluffton on August 12, 1963, to Arno Kent and Ella Marie "Cookie" (Aeschliman) Sonnenberg.  His mother survives of rural Ossian.

Kent graduated from Norwell High School...

Dec 6, 2025

Pauline A Gerber, 82, of Bluffton, passed away Saturday morning, December 6, 2025, at her residence.  Pauline was born in Bluffton on February 16, 1943, to Roger and Mildred (Geisel) Baumgartner.  She married Jerry D. Gerber in Wells County on December 17, 1961; he survives.

A 1961 graduate of Bluffton High School, Pauline retired from Franklin Electric...

Dec 6, 2025

Fredrick "Rick" Martin, 70, of Wells County, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Rick was born on November 25, 1955, in Grant County, Indiana, to Raymond and Lois (Sommers) Martin. He grew up in Kokomo, Indiana, alongside his seven siblings.

Rick attended Taylor University for undergrad and later earned a master's...

Dec 3, 2025

Mary M. Taylor, 79, of Bluffton, passed away Wednesday morning, December 3, 2025, at Harbour Manor assisted living facility in Noblesville.

Mary was born in Poneto on April 15, 1946, to Earl and Della (Murray) Murray.  She married Ronald "Ron" L. Taylor in Wells County on December 31, 1966.  He preceded her in death on August 17,...

Nov 16, 2025

Janice Kay Manges, 82, gently passed away to be with her Savior on Sunday morning, November 16, 2025, at Heritage Pointe of Warren.

Kay was born in Garrett on May 12, 1943, to Thomas A. and Georgia (Kelham) Hively, who preceded her in death.  She married Hans P. Manges at Merriam Christian Chapel in Merriam, Indiana, on...

Nov 16, 2025

Christopher Wayne Pease, 46, of rural Bluffton, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 16, 2025.

Chris was born in Bluffton on February 24, 1979, to Robert "Rob" W. and Carol Ann (Taylor) Pease.  Chris is survived by his father, Rob, of Petroleum.  Chris married Lee Ann Holloway in Liberty Center on August 27, 2005; she survives.