Obituary Listing

Jun 29, 2021

Virginia "Ginny" M. Schocke, 91, of rural Bluffton, passed away Tuesday morning, June 29, 2021, at her residence.

Ginny was born in Wells County on Feb 3, 1930, to Virgil and Effie (Nichelson) Clark. She married Bob L. Schocke in Indianapolis on Apr. 4, 1948.  Bob preceded her in death on Aug. 27, 2000.

A...

Jun 29, 2021

Martha G. Rupel. 95, passed away Tuesday morning, June 29, 2021, at Christian Care Retirement Community.

Born on Feb. 22, 1926, in Pennville, IN, to Ott and Eda Muth Fenters, Martha married Fred R. Rupel Sr. in Ft. Recovery, OH, on August 21, 1954, he preceded her in death on Jan. 25, 2017.

Martha was...

Jun 23, 2021

Jann R. McAfee, age 56, of Tocsin, passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 23, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, following a sudden collapse during a 5k race.

Jann was born in Fort Wayne on July 1, 1964, to Robert and Betty (Lindemann) McAfee.  He married Holly Perry in Tocsin on July 27, 1985; she survives.

Jun 18, 2021

Donald E. Mayer, age 88, of Bluffton, passed away Friday evening, June 18, 2021, at Markle Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Don was born in Mansfield, OH. on July 28, 1932, to Jakob and Martha (Gage) Mayer. He married Dorothy M. Kipfer in Bluffton on Dec. 5, 1952, she preceded him in death on April 26, 1999.

Jun 18, 2021

Jay D. Kipfer, age 88, of Bluffton, passed away on Friday afternoon, June 18, 2021, at Christian Care Retirement Community.

Jay was born in Bluffton on May 12, 1933, to Herman W. and Gladys M. (Mayer) Kipfer. He married Dorothy L. "Dot" Baumgartner in Bluffton on Dec. 2, 1956, she preceded him in death on Oct. 22,...

Jun 13, 2021

Bernard J. "Pete" Geels, age 83, of Bluffton, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Banner Boswell Medical Center in Sun City, Arizona, following an extended illness.

Pete was born in Bluffton on Oct. 3, 1937, to Cletus and Marie (Kelley) Geels, both parents preceded him in death. He married Linda L. (Gilliom) in Bluffton, IN. on...

Jun 10, 2021

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Barry M. "Mike" Joker, age 71, of Bluffton, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021, due to injuries sustained from a fall.

Mike was born in Fort Wayne on May 22, 1950, to Glenn L. and Betty (Reed) Joker.  He married Sandra K. (Agler)...

Jun 7, 2021

Gregory A. "Greg" Grewe, age 63, of rural Ossian, passed away Monday afternoon, June 7, 2021, at his residence.

Greg was born in Fort Wayne, on Nov. 27, 1957, to Edwin W. Grewe Sr. and Edna A. (Schneider) Grewe.  Both parents preceded him in death.

Greg was a graduate of Norwell High School and was...

May 28, 2021

Thomas "Tom" J. Courtney III, 61, of Bluffton, passed away Friday morning, May 28, 2021, at Markle Health and Rehabilitation Center after a short battle with cancer.

Tom was born in Columbus, OH, on Sept. 4, 1959, to Thomas J. Courtney Jr., who precedes him in death, and Joan M. (Yosick) Courtney, who still resides in Grove...

May 28, 2021

Wendell W. Gerber, age 95, of Bluffton, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday afternoon, May 28, 2021, at Christian Care Retirement Community.

Wendell was born in Craigville on Aug. 13, 1925, to Elias R. and Rose (Schwartz) Gerber.  He married Wanda J. Moser in Bluffton on Dec. 16, 1945.  She preceded him in death...

May 25, 2021

Dale Marvin Kleinknight, 75, of Twentynine Palms, CA, passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 25, 2021, at Desert Rose Elder Care in Twentynine Palms, CA.

Dale was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Dec. 8, 1945, to Marvin and Edythe (Andrus) Kleinknight.  Both parents preceded him in death.

A 1964 graduate from Lancaster Central High...

May 25, 2021

Octavia Nicole Brubaker, stillborn infant, was placed into the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

Survivors include her parents, Benjiman "Ben" and Hayley (Gotschall) Brubaker of Bluffton; big brothers, Easton Gotschall and Rowyn Brubaker, both of Bluffton; grandparents, Lionel and Delora Brubaker of Uniondale, Jackie (Scott)...

May 23, 2021

Delores E. Maller, 94, passed away Sunday morning, May 23, 2021, at her residence in Bluffton.

Delores was born in Adams County on Feb. 20, 1927, to Adolph and Rosa (Rauch) Geisel, both parents preceded her in death. She married Eugene E. Maller in Bluffton on July 9, 1950, he preceded her in death on Feb. 28,...

May 19, 2021

Janet Jo Thornton, age 81, of Coldwater, MI, went home to Jesus on Wednesday morning, May 19, 2021, at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne, IN.  Janet was born to Joe and Thelma (Merrifield) Bryant on April 30, 1940, in Marshall, Michigan.

Janet is survived by her five children, Jay (Steph) Thornton of New Milford, PA, Nancy...

May 15, 2021

Victor E. Gerber, age 90, of Bluffton, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, went home to the Lord peacefully, on Saturday evening, May 15, 2021, at his residence, surrounded by his loved ones.

Victor was born in Wells County on Mar. 28, 1931, to Elias R. and Rose (Schwartz) Gerber.  He married Julia A. Pfister in...

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...