Obituary Listing

Jan 1, 2024

Donald "Don" E. Gerber, 91, of rural Decatur, passed away Monday morning, Jan. 1, 2024, at Bluffton Regional Medical Center.

Don was born in Adams County on Jan. 6, 1932, to Elmer and Emma (Sinn) Gerber.  He married Mary L. Wagenbach in Tremont, IL, on Mar. 11, 1956; she survives.

Don attended Kirkland High School...

Dec 30, 2023

Steven Clyde Evans, 71, of Bluffton, passed away Saturday morning, Dec. 30, 2023, at River Terrace Retirement Community.

Sharing the same birthday as his father, but 23 years apart, Steve was born in Rochester, IN, on Mar. 16, 1952, to Gerald Clyde Evans and Juanita L. (Rose) Evans.  Steve's mother preceded him in death in 2020, and...

Dec 29, 2023

Sally J. Dillon, 72, of Bluffton, passed away on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital following a short illness.

Sally was born in Bluffton, on April 16, 1951, to George W. Davis Sr. and Julia M. (Flowers), both parents preceded her in death. She married John H. Dillon in Bluffton on Aug. 7, 1982, he preceded...

Dec 27, 2023

Iris E. Stultz, 86, of rural Bluffton, passed away Wednesday morning, Dec. 27, 2023, at Ossian Health Care and Rehabilitation Center.

Iris was born in Decatur on Dec. 5, 1937, to Betty Jane August.  Her mother, along with her stepfather, Elmer D. Smeltzer, preceded her in death.  Iris married Darrell L. Stultz at their home on Dec....

Dec 26, 2023

James L. Klosterman Jr., 71, formally of Warren, IN passed away Tuesday evening, Dec. 26, 2023, at River Terrace Retirement Community in Bluffton.

James was born on Nov. 13, 1952, in Lima, OH to James L. and Rose Mary (Roth) Klosterman Sr., both parents preceded him in death.  He worked for Franklin Electric in Bluffton for several...

Dec 24, 2023

Oscar L. Heyne, age 90, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, IN following an extended illness.

Oscar was born on March 3, 1933, in New Bremen, IN to Frank L. Heyne and Alvina (Reier), both parents preceded him in death. He graduated from St. John's High in Mariastine, OH. Following graduation,...

Dec 23, 2023

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Joy L. Cash, 63, passed away unexpectedly Saturday evening, Dec. 23, 2023, at her residence in Bluffton.

Joy was born on Sept. 30, 1960, in Cincinnati, OH to Rev. Ed Johnson and Judy Anne (Tucker)  Bradenton, FL, both parents survive. Joy married Lonnie J....

Dec 23, 2023

Donald "Uncle Buck" E. Owens, 74, of rural Keystone, passed away Saturday morning, Dec. 23, 2023, at his residence.

Don was born in Illinois on Feb. 7, 1949, to Harold W. and Mary E. (Harouff) Owens.  Both parents preceded him in death.

After graduating from high school in Illinois, Don served in the United States...

Dec 19, 2023

Frances "Jean" Gilliam, 89, of Bluffton, passed away Tuesday evening, Dec. 19, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Jean was born in Wise, VA, on Dec. 10, 1934, to Carlos and Emma (Bolling) Williams.  She married Joe W. Gilliam in Wise, VA, on June 10, 1951; he preceded her in death on Oct. 8, 2005.

Dec 18, 2023

Steven "Bus" A. Bussel, 70, of Bluffton, passed away Monday morning, Dec. 18, 2023, at Parkview Hospital Randallia hospice unit in Fort Wayne, after battling a long-time illness.

Steve was born on Aug. 20, 1953, in Bluffton, to Roy and Helen (McAdams) Bussel.  On Nov. 23, 1999, he married Anna M. Snider in Kentucky; together they shared...

Dec 12, 2023

Ronald G. Stewart, 63, passed away Tuesday evening, Dec. 12, 2023, at his residence in Bluffton, following an extended illness.

Ron was born in Bluffton, IN on March 9, 1960, to Donald "Gene" Stewart and Judith A. (Murray) Stewart, both parents survive in Poneto, IN. He married Alicia J. (Martin) on Feb. 4, 1992, she survives in...

Dec 9, 2023

Aileen Jeanette (Smith) Nelson, 85, of rural Decatur, passed away Saturday morning, Dec. 9, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Born on Apr. 8, 1938, in Jackson, MI, to Homer and Helen (McCoy) Smith, Aileen married Gerald Junior "J.R." Nelson on Nov. 23, 1958, at the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Bryant.  They celebrated 59 years of...

Dec 6, 2023

Madelyn Reineck, age 93, of Bluffton, passed away Wednesday morning, Dec. 6, 2023, at Christian Care Retirement Community.

Madelyn was born in Bluffton on Dec. 16, 1929, to Gerald and Lucile (McCleery) Moon.  She married Dale L. Reineck in Bluffton on Feb. 20, 1949.  Dale preceded her in death on Mar. 18, 2006.

Madelyn graduated...

Nov 28, 2023

Eunice A. Steffen, age 94, of Bluffton, passed away Tuesday evening, Nov. 28, 2023, at Christian Care Retirement Community.

Eunice was born in Adams County on Nov. 8, 1929, to Aaron and Mary (Steffen) Kipfer. She married Max M. Steffen in Bluffton on Sept. 5, 1948. He preceded her in death on Aug. 1, 2006.

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Nov 27, 2023

Glennis L. Fosnaugh, age 105, of Bluffton, passed away Monday morning, Nov. 27, 2023, at Chateau Rehabilitation and HealthCare Center in Ft. Wayne where the staff treated her like a queen.

She was born in Bluffton, IN, on Sept. 10, 1918, to Clarence and Anise J. (Clouser) Fosnaugh. She worked at the Dutch Mill Restaurant for several...

Nov 21, 2023

Hubert "Mack" Toliver, age 78, of Bluffton, passed away Tuesday morning, Nov. 21, 2023, at his residence.

Mack was born in Knoxville, TN, on Dec. 26, 1944, to James and Dorothy Lee (Barrett) Toliver.  He married Mary Ellen Bennett in Bluffton on May 12, 1970; she survives.

Mack served in the United States Army from...

Nov 16, 2023

William R. "Pat" Miller, 86, passed away Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, at his residence following a short illness.

Bill was born on July 11, 1937, in Richmond, IN. to Edwin H. and Mina M. (Morrison) Miller, both parents preceded him in death. He married Helen D. Wilson on May 2,1958 in Richmond, IN., she preceded him in...

Nov 14, 2023

Ronald J. Hanusin, known affectionately as Ron, passed away on November 14, 2023, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne. He was born on May 12, 1940, in Whiting, Indiana to Joseph and Suzanne Hanusin. Ron led a fulfilling and purposeful life, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, kindness, and selflessness.

From an early age, Ron exhibited an...

Nov 5, 2023

Cindy Kay Compton, 63, of Warren, IN. passed away Sunday evening, Nov. 5, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, following an extended illness.

Cindy was born in Wells County on May 20, 1960, to Orva W. and Henrietta (Harris) Earhart, both parents preceded her in death. Cindy married Joe A. Compton on March 7,1993 in Warren,...

Nov 2, 2023

Galen J. Baumgartner, age 87, of Bluffton, passed away Thursday morning, Nov. 2, 2023, at his residence.

Gale was born in Adams County on Jan. 17, 1936, to John H. and Mary E. (Gehring) Baumgartner.  He married Joyce Isch in Bluffton on Dec. 25, 1958; she survives.

Gale graduated from Berne French High School in...