Obituary Listing

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...

Mar 19, 2021

Marcile D. Scott, age 80, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021, at Jay County Retirement Home in Portland, IN.

Marcile was born on March 6, 1941, in Bluffton, IN, to Kenneth W. and Helen (Geisel) Harris, both parents preceded her in death.

She is survived by three children; David Scott of Big Spring, TX, Douglas...

Mar 18, 2021

Ruth E. Wall, age 96, of Bluffton, passed away Thursday morning, Mar. 18, 2021, at Adams Woodcrest Nursing Center.

Ruth was born in Bluffton, on Dec. 27, 1924, to Jacob and May (Sweeny) DeRuysher. She married Rosco Dale Wall in Warren, IN, on Dec. 12, 1943. He preceded her in death on May 29, 1986.

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Mar 14, 2021

Frank M. Ifer, 81, of Bluffton, passed away Sunday afternoon, Mar. 14, 2021, at Christian Care Retirement Community.

Frank was born in Barnsdall, OK, on Feb. 2, 1940, to R. Peter and Margaret E. (Gleason) Ifer.  He married Ruth E. Bender in Bluffton on Apr. 15, 1967.  She preceded him in death on Jan. 21, 2021.

Mar 2, 2021

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Donna J. Breedlove, age 81, of Bluffton, passed away Tuesday morning, Mar. 2, 2021, at River Terrace Retirement Community.

Donna was born in Oak Harbor, OH, on Mar. 12, 1939, to Arthur J. and Anna L. (Hesher) Earhart.  She married Ivan E. Breedlove in Bluffton on June...

Mar 1, 2021

Judy A. (Steiner) Adlard, 64, passed away March 10, 2021, in Clearwater, Florida.

Judy was born on May 17, 1957, to the late Rev. Daniel L. and Joan E. (MacAskill) Steiner, both parents preceded her in death.

She worked as a Pharmaceutical Rep. for several companies over the years.

Judy is survived by...