Obituary Listing

Jul 16, 2024

Edward "Ed" Dale Thompson, 81, of Berne and formerly of Bluffton, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at his residence.

Ed was born in Bluffton on Jan. 27, 1943, to Donald R. and Wanneta Mae (Gallimore) Thompson.

Ed attended Bluffton High School and later owned and operated The Hideaway Bar in Bluffton for many years....

Jul 1, 2024

Patricia A. Powell, 74, of St. Peters, MO, passed away Monday morning, July 1, 2024, at her family's lake home in North Webster, IN.

Pat was born in Warsaw, IN, on Dec. 9, 1949, to Francis H. and Dorothy Jane (Grundy) Lesh, both parents preceded her in death. She married Gerry L. Powell on Sept. 13, 1969,...

Jun 26, 2024

Carolyn Rose Wehner, age 85, of Bluffton, passed away Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, IN.

Carolyn was born on Sept. 16, 1938, in Bluffton, to Frank and Ethel (Gentis) Neff, both parents preceded her in death. She married Robert "Keith" Wehner on July 27, 1958, he survives in Bluffton. Carolyn graduated...

Jun 26, 2024

Hanford "Hank" H. Osborn, 88, of Ossian, passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 26, 2024, at his residence.

Hank was born in Hope, Arkansas on August 5, 1935, to Rufus J. and Georgia (Davis) Osborn. He married Dixie Brickley in Fort Wayne on July 2, 1960. She survives in Ossian.

Hank was a truck driver for...

Jun 22, 2024

Larry N. Curry, 87, of Ossian, passed away Saturday morning, June 22, 2024, at Ossian Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Larry was born in Bluffton on Oct. 29, 1936, to Robert N. and Mary "Evelyn" (Kumfer) Curry.  He married Carol J. Werling in Ossian on Aug. 25, 1956.  She preceded him in death on Aug. 13, 2020.

Jun 17, 2024

Elizabeth Ann (Carter) Aeschliman, 88, of Bluffton, passed away Monday, June 17, 2024, at her residence.

Elizabeth was born in Hartford City on Sept. 8, 1935, to Acel and Verna (Hiles) Hahn.  She married Lloyd M. Carter in Hartford City on Aug. 11, 1955.  Lloyd preceded her in death on June 27, 1987.  She then married E....

Jun 14, 2024

Dawn D. Lewis, 65, passed away Friday morning, June 14, 2024, at her residence in Geneva, following an extended illness, with her significant other, Dave Bitler, by her side.

Dawn was born in Bluffton, on Oct. 18, 1958, to Paul L. and Vernie P. (Frank) Osborn, both parents preceded her in death. She married M. Douglas Lewis...

Jun 13, 2024

Rex Harvey Myers, 73, of Sebring, FL, formally of Bluffton, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, surrounded by his loving family.

Rex was born on August 10, 1950, in Bluffton.He was the cherished son of the late Ray Edward "Bus" and Marjorie Myers of Craigville, IN. Rex graduated from Norwell High...

Jun 12, 2024

Zane S. Nash, 30, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Conneaut, Ohio.

He was born in Ft. Wayne, IN. on April 1, 1994, to Stephen Nash and Tina (Quackenbush) Klender. Zane was a 2013 Norwell High School graduate and worked as a truck driver for Stephan Trucking. He married Chelsea (Reust) in Ossian, IN....

Jun 10, 2024

Clarren L. Gehring, 92, passed away Monday morning, June 10, 2024, at Christian Care Retirement Community in Bluffton.

Clarren was born in Bluffton, on Feb. 5, 1932, to Homer and Ida (Stauffer) Gehring, both parents preceded him in death. He married Joyce J. (Grandlinard) on May 25, 1952, she preceded him in death on Jan. 24, 2024,...

Jun 3, 2024

Marilyn A. Leman, 87, a former resident of Bluffton and Roanoke, IL, passed away Monday morning, June 3, 2024, at Christian Care Retirement Community.

Marilyn was born in Strawn, IL, on May 10, 1937, to Harold and Clara (Reiger) Honegger.  She married Wallace J. Leman in Strawn, IL, on June 5, 1955.  He preceded her in death...

Jun 2, 2024

Perry L. Priest, 64, of Geneva, IN, passed away Sunday afternoon, June 2, 2004, at his residence following an extended battle with cancer.

Perry was born in Mount Clemens, MI to Dale and Mary A. (Martin) Priest on Feb. 22, 1960, both parents preceded him in death. He graduated from Dwight D. Eisenhower High School and worked...

May 31, 2024

Rebecca "Becky" J. Isch, 79, of Bluffton, passed away Friday morning, May 31, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Becky was born in Bluffton on Aug. 30, 1944, to Robert C. and Ida M. (Ringger) Aschliman.  She married Perry L. Isch in Bluffton on Mar. 26, 1967; he survives.

A 1962 graduate of Bluffton...

May 29, 2024

Howard E. "Red" Adams, 95, passed away Wednesday evening, May 29, 2024, at Markle Health and Rehabilitation in Markle, IN.

Howard was born in Bluffton, IN on Feb. 19, 1929, to John and Ruby (Shannon) Adams. He married Almeda Marceile (Elzey) in Bluffton on Mar. 7, 1948. Almeda preceded him in death on Jan. 25, 1988.

May 24, 2024

Matthew Lee Wulpi, (stillborn infant), was placed into the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, May 24, 2024, as a result of an automobile accident.  Matthew is the son of Logan and Darcie (Johnson) Wulpi of Muncie.

Private family services are being held.  Goodwin – Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel in Bluffton has been entrusted with the...

May 16, 2024

John E. Dickason, 80, passed away Thursday afternoon, May 16, 2024, at Christian Care Retirement Community following an extended illness.

John was born in Bluffton, on April 19, 1944, to Samuel W. and Geraldine M. (Lincoln) Dickason. He married Sue A. (Kammer) in Bluffton on Oct. 24, 1964. Sue preceded him in death on Jan. 18, 2022....

May 13, 2024

Willis U. "Willie" Prichard, 92, passed away Monday evening, May 13, 2024, at his residence in Bluffton following an extended illness.

Willie was born in Uvalde, TX on May 21, 1931, to John U. and Mary I. (Crowe) Prichard. He married Marilyn L. (Gerber) in Bluffton on Dec. 23, 1951. Marilyn preceded him in death on Nov....

May 10, 2024

Rochelle E. Walburn, 77, of Bluffton, passed away Friday morning, May 10, 2024, at Coventry Meadows Assisted Living in Fort Wayne.

Rochelle was born in Huntington on Nov. 6, 1946, to Donald B. and Evelyn C. (Gordon) Lenwell.  She married Ronald M. Walburn in Bluffton on Feb. 14, 1965.  Ron preceded her in death on Nov. 25,...

May 6, 2024

Ted L. Johnson, 88, of Bluffton, passed away Monday morning, May 6, 2024, at Bluffton Regional Medical Center.

Ted was born in Bluffton on Feb. 28, 1936, to Harry W. and Helen W. (Johnston) Johnson.  He married Margie Hahn in Auburn on Feb. 6, 1954, and they just celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.

Ted attended...

May 6, 2024

Abby R. Helmke, 48, of rural Markle, passed away Monday morning, May 6, 2024, at her residence.

Abby was born in Bluffton on Nov. 10, 1975, to Duane and Debra "Debby" (Gaunt) Hill. Her father survives in Markle. She married Brian Helmke in Markle on June 20, 1998; he survives.

A 1994 Norwell High School...