Diane L Holloway
May 17, 2026
Diane L. (Eichhorn) Holloway, 77, of Ossian, passed away on Sunday afternoon, May 17, 2026, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne.
Diane was born on August 14, 1948, in Louisville, KY, and later adopted by Elco and Ellen (Mailand) Eichhorn, both parents preceded her in death.
She graduated from Rock Creek High School in rural Wells County and worked for several different...
Eden May Taylor
May 11, 2026
Eden May Taylor briefly touched our lives on Monday morning, May 11, 2026, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. She is survived by her parents, Brandon J. Taylor and Lisa M. DeWald of Bluffton.
In addition to her parents, Eden is survived by her paternal grandparents, Randall Taylor of Bluffton and Lona Taylor of Bluffton; maternal grandmother, Vicky DeWald of...
Randy W. Wolfe
May 10, 2026
Randy W. Wolfe, 64, of Bluffton, passed away Sunday morning, May 10, 2026, at his residence.
Randy was born in Bluffton on February 1, 1962. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank E. Wolfe. He is survived by his mother, Mary J. (Harrison) Anthony of Bluffton. Randy married Brenda K. Ridge in Bluffton on May 28, 1982; she survives.
A...
Steven W. Perry Jr.
May 6, 2026
Steven W. Perry Jr, 32, of Liberty Center, passed away Wednesday evening, May 6, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
Steven was born in Bluffton on December 23, 1993. He was preceded in death by his father, Steven W. Perry Sr. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Christine L. (Moser) and Jon Newell of Auburn.
A 2013 graduate of...
Jeffrey C. Gilson
Apr 27, 2026
Jeffrey C. Gilson, 64, of Bluffton, passed away Monday afternoon, April 27, 2026, at the VA Hospital in Fort Wayne.Jeffrey was born in Whitman, MA, on August 14, 1961, to James “Jim” and Jean (Ferguson) Gilson. Both parents preceded him in death. He married Debra White in Marquette, MI, on December 16, 1984. She survives in Bluffton.A 1980 graduate of...
Steven W. Gray
Apr 27, 2026
Steven “Steve” W. Gray, 70, of Berne, passed away Monday morning, April 27, 2026, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne.
Steve was born in Bluffton on November 30, 1955, to Marvin and Loretta (Fox) Gray. He married Carol A. (Lydy) Velasquez in Orange County, OH, on November 8, 1985; she survives.
Steve worked at Kitco in Bluffton for 28 years and...
Luzerne C. "Zernie" Sauerwine III
Apr 26, 2026
Luzerne C. “Zernie” Sauerwine III, 65, of Bluffton, passed away Sunday morning, April 26, 2026, at his residence.
Zernie was born in Bluffton on January 10, 1961, to Luzerne “Luie” and Julia (Ball) Sauerwine II.
He attended Bluffton High School and later went on to work for EP Graphics in Berne for over fifteen years.
Zernie attended Poneto United Methodist Church in Poneto,...
Judith "Judy" A. McMillan
Apr 25, 2026
Judith “Judy” A. McMillan, 81, of Ossian, passed away Saturday morning, April 25, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
Judy was born in Van Wert, OH, on April 18, 1945, to Albert and Dorothy (Wooley) Keipper. She married Claude B. McMillan at the Nazarene Church in Van Wert on August 6, 1966; he survives.
Judy graduated from Norwell High School and...
Myra J. Inskeep
Apr 24, 2026
Myra J. Inskeep, 83, of Bluffton, passed away Friday morning, April 24, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, surrounded by her children. Myra was born in Jay County on July 24, 1942, to her dear parents, Clarence R. and M. Elmyra Brown. She selflessly cared for each of them during their extensive illnesses and ensured their legacy and...
Carol K. Beckley
Apr 22, 2026
Carol K. Beckley, 85, of Bluffton, passed away Wednesday April 22, 2026, at River Terrace Retirement Community.
Carol was born on May 29, 1940, to Paul and Lela (Hinton) Fisher.
Carol graduated from Lancaster High School with the class of 1958.
Carol is survived by three sons, Robert (Melissa) Morgan of Corinth, KY, Rick (Cheryl) Morgan of Bluffton, and Rex Morgan of Decatur;...
Jessica L. James
Apr 14, 2026
Jessica L. James, 73, of rural Ossian, passed away Tuesday morning, April 14, 2026, at IU Health Simon Cancer Center in Indianapolis.
Jessica was born in Bethesda, MD, on June 11, 1952. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold A. and Blanche A. (Arnold) Perry. She married Harold L. James in Bluffton on December 21, 1973; he survives.
Jessica attended...
Dorothy I. Stinson
Apr 9, 2026
Dorothy I. Stinson, 84, of rural Bluffton, passed away Thursday morning, April 9, 2026, at Ossian Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Dorothy was born in Albany, KY, on July 20, 1941, to John and Georgie (Vitatoe) Polson. She married Dorrance N. Stinson in Bluffton on August 16, 1969; he survives.
A 1960 graduate of Clinton County High School in Kentucky, Dorothy retired after...
Freeda F. Bennett
Apr 8, 2026
Freeda F. Bennett, 79, of Willshire, OH, passed away Wednesday evening, April 8, 2026, at her residence.
Freeda was born in Dizney, KY, on January 19, 1947, to John and Ludi (Wynn) Vaughn. She married William “Bill” E. Bennett on May 4, 1979, in Bluffton. He preceded her in death on June 17, 2006.
Freeda worked at Bluffton Rubber Company in Bluffton...
Rex G. Fate
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...
Kai Alexander Maiden
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...
Suzette K. Miller
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...
Stephen "Steve" W. Kunkel
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...
Diana G. Hiday
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...
Jeffrey M. Kohrman
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,...
Don D. Haines
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...
