Obituary Listing

Dec 25, 2019

Emmett E. Monroe Sr., 71, of Bluffton, passed away Wednesday evening, Dec. 25, 2019, at his daughter's residence in Bluffton.

Emmett was born in Jackson, MI, on May 1, 1948, to LeLand F. Monroe and Donnabell J. (Hurford) Monroe.  Both parents preceded him in death.

Emmett served in the United States Marine Corps during the...

Dec 21, 2019

Melda E. Monticue, 93, passed away Saturday evening, Dec. 21, 2019, at River Terrace Estates in Bluffton.

Melda was born in Wells County, IN on January 6, 1926 to Ross and Grace (Milholland) Niblick, her parents preceded her in death. She married Gene D. Monticue on October 5, 1946 in Huntertown, IN, he preceded her in death...

Dec 21, 2019

Brianna L. Dodd, 29, passed away Saturday afternoon, December 21, 2019, at her residence in Bluffton.

Brianna was born in Marion, IN on Sept. 13, 1990 to Troy L. (Megan) Dodd of Marion, IN and Marian A. (Tracy) Garton of Bluffton, both parents survive.

She formally worked at Subway in Bluffton and was a full...

Dec 16, 2019

Gregory W. Martin, 39, a resident of Bluffton, IN passed away Monday morning December 16, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital.

Greg was born in Aurora, CO on July 8, 1980. His father, August J. (Carolyn) Martin Jr. of Larkspur, CO and his mother, Kay E. Dimmitt of Bluffton, they both survive.

Greg was a graduate of...

Dec 14, 2019

Paul E. Perry Sr. , age 84, of Bluffton, passed away Saturday evening (Dec. 14, 2019) at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, IN.

Paul was born in Wells County, IN on July 25, 1935 to Earl D. Perry Sr. and Ruth Ann (Richards), they both preceded him in death.

Paul served his country in the...

Dec 10, 2019

Colleen Lane, 63, of Bluffton, passed away Tuesday evening, Dec. 10, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne.

Colleen was born in Harlan, KY, on June 30, 1956, to Dillard and Grace (Vaughn) Napier; both parents preceded her in death.  She married Harry Lane in Ossian on Jan. 18, 1974; he survives.

Colleen attended Norwell...

Nov 27, 2019

Betty M. Kunkel, 94, of rural Bluffton, passed away Wednesday morning, Nov. 27, 2019, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Ft. Wayne.

Born in Bluffton on July 10, 1925, to John and Emma (Schoonover) Eichhorn, Betty married Norman W. Kunkel in Bluffton on July 5, 1947.  Norm preceded her in death on Dec. 14, 1981.

Nov 25, 2019

Ronald M. Walburn, 74, of Bluffton, passed away Monday morning, Nov. 25, 2019, at the Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Ft. Wayne.

Ron was born in Bluffton on Mar. 19, 1945, to Ralph and Chella (Lockwood) Walburn.  He married Rochelle E. Lenwell in Bluffton on Feb. 14, 1965; she survives.

A 1963 graduate of...

Nov 23, 2019

Ronald M. Stine, 62, of Ossian, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019, at his residence.

Ron was born on Feb. 24, 1957, in Ft. Wayne to Clifford L. and Carol J. (Kitzmiller) Stine; both parents preceded him in death.

Ron attended Southwest Allen County Schools; and following graduation he worked for Wayne Asphalt Companies as...

Nov 13, 2019

Leah M. Baxter, 96, of Bluffton, passed away Wednesday evening, Nov. 13, 2019, at Ossian Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Leah was born in Peru, IN, on May 28, 1923, to Alvin and Ethel May (Mutchelknause) Taylor.  She married Herbert E. Baxter in Ft. Wayne on Dec. 25, 1942; he preceded her in death on Feb. 15, 1998....

Nov 10, 2019

Daryl G. Weaver, 49, of Bluffton, passed away Sunday morning, Nov. 10, 2019, at his residence.

Daryl was born in Bluffton on Jan. 17, 1970, to Ronnie K. and Sue A. (Barnes) Weaver.  His father preceded him in death on Mar. 5, 2011, and his mother survives in Bluffton.

A 1989 graduate of Bluffton High...

Nov 7, 2019

Joan Stout, 91, of Bluffton, IN passed away Thursday morning Nov. 7, 2019 at Markle Health and Rehabilitation in Markle.

Joan was born in Bluffton on Feb. 18, 1928 to Garth J.  and Mildred L. (Hanley) Roof, both parents preceded her in death.  She married Thomas D. Stout in Bluffton, IN on June 30, 1949, he preceded...

Nov 3, 2019

Makayla K. Clark, 26, of Bluffton, passed away Sunday evening Nov. 3, 2019 in Tocsin, IN

Makayla was born in Bluffton on April 26, 1993, to Todd Myers of Ossian, and Ronda K. (Weaver) and James A. Wilson of Bluffton.  She was a 2011 graduate of Norwell High School, and attended Bluffton Wesleyan Chapel. Makayla had a...

Nov 1, 2019

Doris E. Kummer, age 97, of Fort Wayne and formerly of Bluffton, passed away Friday morning, Nov. 1, 2019, at her residence.

Doris was born in Dorset, OH, on Dec. 2, 1921, to Jesse and Edith (Wiser) Haiflich.  She married Kenneth "Kenny" Kummer in Bluffton on Sept. 5, 1942; he preceded her in death on May 1,...

Oct 25, 2019

At 1610 hours, Petty Officer Third Class Dana L. Roberts took his final voyage and has safely reached the harbor and is at rest.

Dana L. Roberts, 75, of Ossian, IN passed away Friday evening Oct. 25, 2019 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Ft. Wayne.

Dana was born in Lima, OH on June...

Oct 20, 2019

Lucile J. "Tootie" Frauhiger, 88, of Bluffton, IN passed away Sunday October 20, 2019 at Christian Care

Retirement Community in Bluffton.

Lucile was born on June 21, 1931 in Adams County, IN to Emil and Pearl (Gerber) Reinhard, both parents preceded her in death. She married Melvin J. Frauhiger  in Bluffton on January 20, 1954,...

Oct 18, 2019

Mary Etta Blessing, 95, of rural Bluffton, passed away Friday morning, Oct. 18, 2019, at Markle Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Rockcreek Township on July 30, 1924, to Homer and Eulalia (Lesh) McElhaney, Mary Etta married Douglas B. Blessing in Wells County on Aug. 22, 1943.  Doug preceded her in death on Jan. 9, 2011.

Oct 14, 2019

Nickolas A. "Nick" Roller, 42, of Uniondale, passed away Monday afternoon, Oct. 14, 2019, at his residence.

Nick was born in Bluffton on July 13, 1977, to Jack and Patty (Gerwig) Roller; both parents survive in Uniondale.

Nick attended Norwell High School and assisted with the family farming business, Roller Farms, for many years.  He...

Oct 10, 2019

John H. Dillon, 68, of Bluffton, passed away Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 at Markle Health and Rehabilitation Center in Markle, IN

John was born on June 9, 1951 in Viper, KY to Guy and Mollie (Williams) Dillon, both parents preceded  him in death.  He was a 1971 graduate of Delice High School, following graduation John worked at...

Oct 2, 2019

Bruce David Harris, age 34 of Bluffton, passed away Wednesday morning, Oct. 2, 2019.

Bruce was born on Apr. 18, 1985, in Indianapolis and was adopted by Mark E. and Susan E. (Steffen) Harris on Apr. 23, 1985.  Both parents survive in Bluffton.

A 2004 graduate of Norwell High School, Bruce later attended culinary school...