Obituary Listing

May 11, 2021

Jerry L. Miller, 79, passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 11, 2021, at his residence in Bluffton.

Jerry was born in Bluffton, IN on Dec. 18, 1941, to Irvin J. and Violet Rose (Houdyshell) Miller, both parents preceded him in death.

He worked for Erie Stone Quarry in Bluffton for 15 years and retired from   Indiana...

May 11, 2021

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Judith "Judy" Ann Mugg, 74, of Winona Lake, passed away Tuesday evening, May 11, 2021, at Wellbrooke of Carmel Retirement Community.

Judy was born in Bluffton on Apr. 21, 1947, to John and Martha (Beeker) Mugg.  Both parents preceded her in death.

A 1965...

May 4, 2021

Godoy T. Tosh, age 80, of rural Bluffton, passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 4, 2021, at his residence.

Godoy was born in Manila, AR, on Mar. 16, 1941, to Jesse and Opal (Mann) Tosh.  Both parents preceded him in death.

A 1960 graduate of Valley View High School in Arkansas, Godoy served in the United...

May 1, 2021

Brian E. Mayne, 49, of Bluffton, passed away Saturday evening, May 1, 2021, at Ossian Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Brian was born in Bluffton, IN, on Oct. 30, 1971, to Thomas L. and Gloria J. (Gerwig) Mayne. His mother survives in Bluffton. He married Jennifer N. (Deavers) in Bluffton, IN, on Oct. 21, 2017. She survives in...

Apr 26, 2021

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Mary Alice Workman, 92, of Bluffton, passed away Monday morning, Apr. 26, 2021, at Heritage Pointe in Warren.

Mary Alice was born in Tyner, IN, on Apr. 17, 1929, to John H. and Ruby M. (Jones) Baker.  She married Granville "Grant" E. Workman in...

Apr 25, 2021

Mason Jacob Shank, age 6, of Leo, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Sunday afternoon, Apr. 25, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his family.  He was finally able to meet his big brother Jacob, in Heaven, who passed away in 2011.

Mason was born on Feb. 13, 2015, in Fort Wayne, to Cory and...

Apr 24, 2021

Ann L Pollard, age 96, formally of Bluffton, IN. passed away early Saturday morning, April 24, 2021, at  Spectrum Health Kalamazoo in Grand Rapids, MI.

She was born in Bluffton on December 31, 1924 to Charles M. and Mary R. (Meyer) Speheger. Ann married George F. Pollard in Ft. Wayne, IN. in 1957, he preceded her in...

Apr 21, 2021

James W. "Jim" Rinkenberger, 77, of rural Bluffton, passed away Wednesday morning, Apr. 21, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Jim was born in Peoria, IL, on Apr. 28, 1943, to Joseph and Irene (Meiss) Rinkenberger.  He married Jeanne Gerber in Bluffton on June 18, 1967; she survives.

A 1961 graduate of Cissna Park...

Apr 17, 2021

Vera Vaughn, 65, of Bluffton, passed away Saturday morning, Apr. 17, 2021, at her residence.

Vera was born in Ft. Wayne on Dec. 19, 1955, to Donald R. and Aunalee E. (Beam) Roberts.  She married James L. Vaughn Sr. in West Unity, OH, on Mar. 31, 1980.  He preceded her in death on June 8, 1998.

Apr 15, 2021

Jeanne E. Gerber, 78, of rural Decatur, passed away Thursday afternoon, Apr. 15, 2021, at Christian Care Retirement Community.

Jeanne was born in Bluffton on July 7, 1942, to Ezra and Mahilda "Tillie" Kaehr.  She married Arlen L. Gerber in Celina, OH, on May 12, 1989; he survives.

A 1960 graduate of Adams Central High...

Apr 10, 2021

Loralie "Lori" Byrd, 80, of rural Bluffton, passed away Saturday afternoon, Apr. 10, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne.

Lori was born in Springfield, IL, on Aug. 27, 1940, to Harold and Charlie (Ford) Ford.  Both parents preceded her in death.

Lori graduated from Bluffton High School and retired from Kitco in Bluffton after...

Apr 10, 2021

Ross K. Goodwin, 94, of Ft. Wayne, IN. passed away Saturday morning at his residence, following an extended illness.

Ross was born in Ft. Wayne on Nov. 9, 1926, to Pierce A. and Elizabeth (Schmitt) Goodwin. He married Mary Lou (Boehm) in Ft. Wayne, on Jan. 28, 1950, she preceded him in death on Dec. 6, 1986....

Apr 7, 2021

Emma E. Fuller, 93, passed away Wednesday evening, April 7, 2021, at River Terrace Estates in Bluffton, Indiana.

Emma was born in Blackford County, IN. on May 11, 1927, to Jess and Marie (Creek) Linn. She married Jack E. Fuller in Montpelier on Feb. 14, 1946; he preceded her in death on Aug. 26, 1989.

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Apr 7, 2021

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Betty Lou Lockwood, 88, of Bluffton, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Apr. 7, 2021, at Ossian Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Betty was born in Blackford County on Nov. 2, 1932, to Orie and Iva (Hornbaker) Fear.  She married Donald A. Lockwood in Bluffton on Jan. 1, 1953; he...

Mar 30, 2021

Jason Leon LaFevers, age 45, of rural Keystone, passed away Tuesday morning, Mar. 30, 2021, at his residence.

Jason was born and raised in Bluffton to Larry L. and Barbara K. (Humphrey) LaFevers.  His father survives in Keystone.

Jason attended Southern Wells High School and worked at several places in the area, most notably the...

Mar 28, 2021

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Michael H. Moorefield, 82, of Lady Lake, FL, and a former long-time resident of Wells County, passed away Sunday evening, Mar. 28, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Michael was born in Owen County, IN, on Feb. 1, 1939, to Jesse and Nellie...

Mar 27, 2021

Madeline L. "Maddie" Pernell, 86, of Bluffton, passed away Saturday morning, Mar. 27, 2021, at River Terrace Retirement Community.

Maddie was born in Huntington County on Nov. 2, 1934, to Milford and Opal (Raber) Ruse.  She married Avery "Fred" Pernell in Poneto on Mar. 10, 1957.  Fred preceded her in death on Nov. 18, 2015.

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Mar 27, 2021

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David L. Booker, 79, of Geneva , passed away Saturday afternoon, Mar. 27, 2021, at his son's residence in Lebanon , MO.

Dave was born in Wells County on Oct. 6, 1941, to Clarence and Maxine (Smith) Booker.  He married Becky A. Gerber...

Mar 25, 2021

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Lois Jean Mowery, 94, formally of Bluffton, passed away Thursday, Mar. 25, 2021, at Heritage Pointe of Warren.

Jean was born in Bryant, IN. on June 23, 1926, to Arthur E. and Nellie V. (Stout) Sloderbeck. Both parents preceded her in death.  She married Charles "Bud"...

Mar 24, 2021

Dawsie Napier, 70, passed away at her residence Wednesday evening, Mar. 24, 2021, following an extended illness.

She was born in Hazzard, KY. on Jan. 11, 1951, to Adrian and Cynthia (Terry) Williams, both parents preceded her in death. Dawsie married Ben Napier on Jan. 11, 1967, in Clintwood, Virginia, he survives in Bluffton.

Dawsie...