Obituary Listing

Aug 11, 2025

Leota M. Reinhard, 95, of Bluffton, passed away Monday afternoon, Aug. 11, 2025, at Christian Care Retirement Community.

Leota was born in Wells County on Oct. 18, 1929, to William H. and Mary E. (Kaehr) Steffen.  She married Glen H. Reinhard in Bluffton on Feb. 22, 1947.  He preceded her in death on Sept. 8, 2006.

Aug 8, 2025

Nancy L. Confer, 94, of Ossian, passed away Friday morning, Aug. 8, 2025, at Ossian Health and Rehabilitation in Ossian.

Nancy was born in Wells County, IN, on June 22, 1931, to Gail and Waunita (Smith) Patten. She married Daniel W. Confer in Ossian on Jan. 13, 1951. He preceded her in death on Aug. 1, 2009....

Jul 24, 2025

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Robert "Bob" G. Harter, 89, of Bluffton, passed away Thursday evening, July 24, 2025, at Swiss Village Retirement Community in Berne.

Robert was born in Wells County on Feb. 6, 1936, to Carl and Maxine (Garton) Harter. He married JoAnn Baumgartner on April 19,...

Jul 23, 2025

Dixie L. Osborn, 85, of Ossian, passed away Wednesday evening, July 23, 2025, at her residence.

Dixie was born in Wells County on Mar. 5, 1940, to William "Herbert" Brickley Sr. and Gladys (Rohrabaugh) Brickley.  She married Hanford "Hank" H. Osborn in Fort Wayne on July 2, 1960.  He preceded her in death on June 26, 2024....

Jul 22, 2025

Herman J. Fiechter, 97, of Bluffton, passed away Tuesday morning, July 22, 2025, at Stillwater Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.

Herman was born in Bluffton on Dec. 5, 1927, to William and Salome (Aschliman) Fiechter.  He married Phyllis Brickley on Sept. 24, 1949.  She preceded him in death on Jan. 25, 2020.

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Jul 13, 2025

Ninetta E. Moser, 90, of Berne, passed away Sunday evening, July 13, 2025, at Stillwater Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.

Ninetta was born in Bluffton on Feb. 10, 1935, to Leonard E. and Maude E. (Michaels) Barr. She Married Maurice L. Moser in Wells County on June 4, 1960; he preceded her in death on Feb. 11,...

Jul 11, 2025

Jonathan "Jon" R. Hilliard, 53, of Edwardsburg, MI, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025, in Toledo, OH.

Jon was born in Portland, IN, on June 20, 1972, to Kenneth "Ken" M. and Sherry E. (Brown) Hilliard.  His mother survives in Bluffton.  Jon married Nicole Rauch in Decatur on Jan. 13, 2017.  She preceded him in death on...

Jul 7, 2025

Erik D. Todd, 51, of Ossian, passed away Monday morning, July 7, 2025, at his residence.

Erik was born in Fort Wayne on Apr. 13, 1974, to Terry and Sue (Detweiler) Todd.  His parents both survive in Ossian.  He married Katie Park at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ossian on May 22, 1999; she survives.

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Jul 4, 2025

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Samuel "Sam" Lukas Peterson, 19, of rural Craigville, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025.

Sam was born in Fort Wayne on Aug. 30, 2005, to Matthew and Catherine (Moore) Peterson.  He graduated from Norwell High School in 2023 and currently has been attending...

Jun 28, 2025

Jerry E. Young, 78, of Bluffton, passed away Saturday evening, June 28, 2025, at his residence.

Jerry was born in Decatur on Feb. 11, 1947, to Harold E. and Esther P. (Dailey) Young.  Both parents preceded him in death.  He married Anna Louise Graham in Bluffton on Apr. 22, 1967.  She preceded him in death on Oct....

Jun 27, 2025

Fredrick "Fred" R. Rupel Jr., 69, of Bluffton, passed away Friday afternoon, June 27, 2025, at Bluffton Regional Medical Center.

Fred was born in Portland on Aug. 16, 1955, to Fredrick Sr. and Martha (Fenters) Rupel, He married Rhonda Steffen in Bluffton on Dec. 12, 1976; she survives.

Fred graduated from Bluffton High School in...

Jun 23, 2025

Anna "Ann" L. (Ernst) Smith went to her eternal home on June 23, 2025 at age 93.  She was born in Bluffton Indiana on March 5, 1932 as Anna Louise Clark and raised in Murray Indiana by mother and step-father, Effie and Forest Blocher.   She attended Lancaster High School concentrating on music and theater.  Anna remained close to classmates...

Jun 17, 2025

Doris F. Gore, 80, of Bluffton, passed away Tuesday evening, June 17, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Doris was born in Bulan, KY, on Apr. 17, 1945, to Joseph and Essie (York) Carroll.  Both parents preceded her in death.

Doris graduated from Southern Wells High School and attended the New Beginning Church in...

Jun 12, 2025

Gary D. Smeltzer, 76, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, following a short illness.

Gary was born in Bluffton on August 5, 1948, to Elmer D. and Betty Jane (August) Smeltzer. He married Cathy Ann (Clanin) in Reifsburg, IN. on March 3, 1973, she preceded him in death on March 10,...

Jun 12, 2025

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Diane K. Mason, 73, passed away Thursday morning, June 12, 2025, at Christian Care Retirement Community in Bluffton.

Diane was born in Bluffton on July 22, 1951, to Leonard and Wava (Steffen) Bertsch, both preceded her in death. She was a graduate of Bluffton High School,...

Jun 2, 2025

Sandra S. Melton, 72, of rural Bluffton, passed away Monday morning, June 2, 2025, at her residence.

Sandra was born in Bluffton, on January 11, 1953, to Wayne and Naomi (Woodward) Henly Sr. She married Max A. Melton, he preceded her in death on March 24, 2009.

A 1971 graduate of Norwell High School, Sandra...

May 30, 2025

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Cynthia "Cyndi" Kipfer, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, teacher, musician, and faithful follower of Christ, entered into the presence of her Savior on May 30, 2025, at the age of 66.

Born to Ralph and Barbara (Jackson) Johnston of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Cyndi...

May 29, 2025

Douglas E. Ripple, 66, of Ft. Wayne, passed away Thursday morning, May 29, 2025, following an extended illness.

Doug was born in Bluffton on Jan. 30, 1959, to Russell A. and Janet R. (Faus) Ripple, both parents preceded him in death. He was a 1977 graduate of Norwell High School. Doug completed a four- year pipe fitters'...

May 13, 2025

Florence M. Meeks, 87, passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 13, 2025, in Bluffton, following an extended illness.

Florence was born in Altamont, TN. on March 17, 1938, to Jessie E. and Nannie (Hobbs) Smith. She married Siebert F. Meeks on Jan. 15, 1955, in Dalton, GA, he preceded her in death on May 25, 2020. Florence retired...

May 12, 2025

Randall "Randy" L. McCartney, 69, of rural Bluffton, passed away Monday evening, May 12, 2025, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur.

Randy was born in LaPorte on Nov. 21, 1955, to Forrest J. and Anna Belle (Eckelbarger) McCartney.  He married Beverly J. McAfee in Bluffton on Oct. 22, 1977; she survives.

Randy graduated from Bluffton...