Obituary Listing

Apr 28, 2025

Before she was even born, Bennie Jo Mettler was destined to make her own way. Her father, Benjamin F. Herndon, had carried the nickname "Benny." Her uncle Joseph — the brother of her mother, Rose M. Herndon — went by "Joe." When she arrived on March 6, 1942, her parents gave her both men's names. For the 83 years...

Apr 23, 2025

Curtis "Curt" J. Allen, 68, of Bluffton, passed away Wednesday evening, Apr. 23, 2025, at Christian Care Retirement Community.

Curt was born in Huntington on Dec. 10, 1956, to James "Jim" and Lily (Minniear) Allen.  Both parents preceded him in death.  He married Ruth E. Steffen in Warren on Aug. 29, 1992; she survives.

Curt...

Apr 20, 2025

Gregory D. Yates, 76, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, IN.

Greg was born in Bluffton on February 25, 1949, to Charles H. and Lillian (Mussetter) Yates. Both parents preceded him in death.

He is survived by his daughter, Amy Yates of Bluffton; a brother, Donald "Rowdy" (Nancy) Yates...

Apr 3, 2025

Kathryn "Kathy" R. Johnson, 70, of Bluffton, passed away Thursday morning, Apr. 3, 2025, at Christian Care Retirement Community.

Kathy was born in Liberal, Kansas, on Aug. 19, 1954, to Marion L. and Louise B. (Strausser) Barringer.  Both parents preceded her in death.  She married Bob "Robin" Johnson at the First Presbyterian Church in Bluffton on Feb....

Apr 1, 2025

Alvin M. Smith, 64, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at his residence in Bluffton.

Alvin was born in Hillsdale, MI on Feb. 7, 1961, to James H. and Phyllis M. (Shipp) Smith, both parents preceded him in death. He was a 1980 graduate of Angola High School and worked most of his life as a machinist,...

Mar 28, 2025

Ronald E. Johnson Sr., 75, of Uniondale, IN passed away Friday, March 28, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne.

Ronnie was born in Ft. Wayne on Feb. 21, 1950, to Edgar A. and Vera B. (Frauhiger) Johnson, both parents preceded him in death. He was a graduate of Norwell High School class of 1968. Ronnie retired...

Mar 28, 2025

Paul C. Henderson, 65, of Bluffton, passed away Friday evening, Mar. 28, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by family and friends.

Paul was born in Bluffton on Feb. 2, 1960, to Paul Henderson Jr. and Patricia (Carr) Henderson.  Both parents preceded him in death.  He married Stacia L. Knight at Park Church in Bluffton on July 2,...

Mar 23, 2025

Virginia I. Zaugg, 86, of rural Ossian, passed away Sunday afternoon, Mar. 23, 2025, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.

Virginia was born in Bluffton on Mar. 6, 1939, to Obed E. and Lucinda E. (Kipfer) Steffen. She married Robert W. Zaugg on Sept. 5, 1959. He preceded her in death on November 29, 2020.

Virginia...

Mar 23, 2025

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Nathaniel "Nathan" C. Moorefield, 36, of Huntington, passed away Sunday afternoon, Mar. 23, 2025.

Nathan was born in Fort Wayne on Aug. 4, 1988.  He is survived by his father, Curtis E. Moorefield of Eustis, FL, along with his mother and stepfather, Laura L....

Mar 22, 2025

Beverly E. Niblick, 92, passed away March 22, 2025, at Christian Care Retirement Community in Bluffton. She was born November 29, 1932, in Bluffton, to John E. and Marie (Barton) Smith. She graduated from P.A. Allen High School in 1950. Beverly married James F. Niblick on June 17, 1950 in Wabash, IN.

Beverly was employed by Montgomery...

Mar 22, 2025

Lori A. Poling, 57, passed away Saturday, Mar. 22, 2025, at her residence, following an extended battle with cancer.

Lori was born on Oct. 3, 1967, in Bluffton, to Edwin and Phyllis (Dulworth) Baublet, both parents preceded her in death. She married Jim Poling on April 15, 1989, at the First United Pentecostal Church in Bluffton, he...

Mar 22, 2025

Darlene K. (Mertz) Schroan, 71, passed away Saturday evening, March 22, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, IN.

Darlene was born in Celina,OH on June 11, 1953, to Clyde V. and Artiff E. (Thitoff) Mertz, both parents preceded her in death. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Berne. Darlene was an over the...

Mar 20, 2025

Dorothy Ann Marshall, 82, of Bluffton, passed away Thursday evening, March 20, 2025, at Ossian Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Dorothy was born in Muddy Pond, TN, on Dec. 8, 1942, to James H. and Alice (Wilson) Brown.  She was a graduate of Southern Wells High School. Dorothy married John Marshall in Hartford City, IN. on Nov. 27,...

Mar 18, 2025

Brent A. Mechling, 55, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Ft. Wayne, IN.

Brent was born in Bluffton on August 31, 1969, to Thomas L. and Becky S. (Monnot) Mechling, both parents survive. He attended Southern Wells High School with the class of 1987. Brent was an auto mechanic, worked for...

Mar 17, 2025

Mark A. Batterbee, 90, of Bluffton, passed away Monday afternoon, Mar. 17, 2025 at Christian Care Retirement Community. Mark was born in Antrim County, MI. on Mar. 22, 1934 to Harry and Celestia (Warden) Batterbee.

Mark was a loving husband to Shirley (Hulliberger) Batterbee for 36 years, and raised seven children with her before losing her to...

Mar 15, 2025

Chloie M. (Williams) Braun, 27, passed away Saturday, Mar. 15, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, following a short illness.

Chloie was born in Bluffton, on July 15, 1997, to Robert "Rob" D. and Amy A. (Smith) Williams, both parents survive in Ossian, IN. She married Brock R. Braun in Auburn, IN on May 20, 2023, he...

Mar 14, 2025

Mary L. Gerber, 92, of rural Decatur, passed away Friday morning, Mar. 14, 2025, at Stillwater Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.

Mary was born in Peoria, IL, on Dec. 25, 1932, to Simon and Louise (Kline) Wagenbach.  She married Donald "Don" E. Gerber in Tremont, IL, on Mar. 11, 1956.  He preceded her in death on Jan....

Mar 12, 2025

Rodney "Rod" L. Maller, 76, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne, following complications from RSV and Pneumonia in January.

Rod was born in Bluffton on March 13, 1948, to Robert and Gladys (Fiechter) Maller.  Both parents preceded him in death.  On February 5, 1978, Rod married Patsy "Pat" E....

Mar 9, 2025

Dorothy J. Cuellar, 91, passed away Sunday morning, March 9, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Ft. Wayne.

Dorothy was born in Taylor, Texas, to Alberto Alvarado and Sofia (Sanchez), both parents preceded her in death.  She attended Van Wert High School and was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Yoder, IN. and was...

Mar 8, 2025

Eugene J. "Geno" Magnin, 83, of Bluffton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday morning, Mar. 8, 2025, at Ossian Health and Rehabilitation in Ossian.

Eugene was born in Philadelphia, PA, on June 30, 1941, to Howard J. and Mary V. (Janka) Magnin. Both parents preceded him in death. He married Marsha J....