Obituary Listing

Feb 12, 2026

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Terry C. Buchanan, 67, of Liberty Center, passed away Thursday evening, February 12, 2026, at his residence.

Terry was born in Liberty Center on July 6, 1958, to Earnest "Earnie" and Mary "Etheleen" (Grover) Buchanan.  Both parents preceded him in death.

Terry attended Southern Wells High School.  He started his career working at Corning Glass in Bluffton and worked for several local...

Mar 23, 2026

Jeffrey Michael Kohrman, born March 22, 1956, passed away on March 23, 2026, in Decatur, IN, surrounded by love.

Jeff was preceded in death by his mother, Lillian Imogene (Fike) Kohrman, his father, Charles P. Kohrman, his brother, Charles P. Kohrman II, and brother-in-law Gene Bickhart. He is survived by his wife, Carol, and his six children: Seth (Crystal), Ian (Jacob),...

Mar 21, 2026

Don D. Haines, 92, of Bluffton, passed away Saturday evening, March 21, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.

Don was born on February 13, 1934, in Bryant, Indiana, to Roy and Mary (Hopkins) Haines.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Pauline (Isch) Haines; his children, Daniel (Robin) Haines of Geneva; David (Rene) Haines of Portland and Deanna (David) Rinehart...

Mar 10, 2026

William “Bill” C. Longenberger, 95, of Bluffton, passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 10, 2026, at Christian Care Retirement Community, surrounded by his family.

Bill was born in Adams County on May 8, 1930, to Ernest and Pearl (Frauhiger) Longenberger. He married Betty Isch in Bluffton on July 23, 1950; she survives.

A 1948 graduate of Kirkland High School, Bill went on to...

Mar 1, 2026

Joseph “Joe” R. Brabham Jr., 42, of Bluffton, passed away Sunday afternoon, March 1, 2026, at Stillwater Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.

Joe was born in Hollywood, FL, on March 14, 1983. He is survived by his mother, Vinnie (Trivigno) (husband Wayne) Owensby of Live Oak, FL, and his father, Joseph (wife Virginia) Brabham Sr. of Lake Worth, FL. Joe married...

Feb 26, 2026

Richard B. Holsinger, 92, of Bluffton, passed away Thursday afternoon, February 26, 2026, at Stillwater Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.

Richard was born in Wells County on June 7, 1933, to Benjamin L. and Linnie (Welch) Holsinger. He married Janet K. Miller at Park United Brethren Church in Bluffton on May 18, 1957. She preceded him in death on November 21,...

Feb 21, 2026

Michael “Mikey” A. Randall Jr., 43, of Poneto, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026.

Mikey was born in Bluffton on September 25, 1982, to Michael A. Randall Sr. and Kathryn “Kathy” I. (Hyde) Randall. His father preceded him in death and his mother, Kathy, survives in Poneto.

Mikey attended Park Community Church in Bluffton and currently had been working for Studebaker Woodworking....

Feb 14, 2026

Eleanor R. Benes, 94, of Bluffton, passed away Saturday morning, February 14, 2026, at Christian Care Retirement Community.

Eleanor was born on August 7, 1931, in Cleveland, OH, to John and Mary (Zaller) Turk.  She married Richard F. Benes on April 29, 1952, in Richmond, VA.  He preceded her in death on February 12, 2016.

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Feb 9, 2026

Wilmer J. Gerber, 95, of Bluffton, and formerly of rural Decatur, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, February 9, 2026, at Christian Care Retirement Community.

Wilmer was born in Adams County on January 29, 1931, the youngest son of Lewis and Julia (Maller) Gerber.  He was born on the family farm, where he lived until 2004, when...

Feb 7, 2026

Paul Eugene Perry Jr., 67, of Ossian, passed away Saturday morning, February 7, 2026, at River Terrace Retirement Community in Bluffton.

Paul was born in Bluffton on July 31, 1958, to Paul E. Sr. and Barbara A. (Bertsch) Perry. Both parents preceded him in death. He married Debra D. "Deb" Worman on September 8, 1979, in Petroleum....

Jan 31, 2026

Helen M. Platt, 100, of Poneto, passed away on Saturday afternoon, January 31, 2026, at Heritage Pointe in Warren.

Helen was born in Poneto on September 5, 1925, to George "Ralph" and Hazel (Cloud) White. She married Paul E. Platt on June 18, 1949, in Poneto. He preceded her in death on October 13, 1991.

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Jan 31, 2026

Fred Joseph Osborn, 68, of Bluffton, passed away Saturday morning, January 31, 2026, at Laurels of DeKalb healthcare community in Butler, Indiana.

Fred was born in Bluffton on June 18, 1957, to Charles C. Osborn Jr. and Faye A. (Williams) Osborn.  Both parents preceded him in death.

Fred attended P.A. Allen High School in Bluffton.  ...

Jan 31, 2026

Dr. Louis Amos Schroeder (known around town as "Doc"), passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, January 31, 2026.  Lou was born on June 3, 1926, in Ottawa, Ohio, to Ben and Lucille Schroeder, lived a long, full, and very well-told life. An Ohio State graduate, Air Force veteran, esteemed veterinarian, devoted husband, and golf aficionado, Lou truly loved his...

Jan 12, 2026

Timothy "Tim" R. Oswalt, 68, of Bluffton, passed away Monday evening, January 12, 2026, at his residence.

Tim was born in Bluffton on August 21, 1957, to Gustin E. and Doris J. (Shaw) Oswalt.  Both parents preceded him in death, including his stepfather, Harold McFarren.

Tim graduated from Bluffton High School in 1976 and retired...

Jan 11, 2026

Terry L. Werling, 79, of Ossian, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, January 11, 2026, at AccentCare Hospice Center - Lutheran Home, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

Terry was born in Ossian on October 22, 1946, to Donald and Juanita (Reece) Werling. He grew up in Wells County surrounded by family, friends, and the small-town life he was proud...

Jan 11, 2026

Hedy Vaughn, 88, of Bluffton, passed away Sunday afternoon, January 11, 2026, at Christian Care Retirement Community in Bluffton.

Hedy was born in Harlan County, KY, on Sept. 29, 1937, to Burley and Smina (Brock) Lewis.  She married Howard Vaughn Sr. in Jeffersonville, IN, on January 16, 1954.  He preceded her in death on January 25, 2014....

Jan 3, 2026

Sandra "Sandy" L. Dvorak, 80, of Bluffton, passed away Saturday morning, January 3, 2026, at Bluffton Regional Medical Center.

Sandy was born in Bluffton on April 26, 1945, to Lloyd and Mary Merle (Cardin) Wilkin.  She married Ronald "Ron" L. Dvorak in Fort Wayne on February 14, 1988; he survives.

Sandy attended Rockcreek High School...

Dec 24, 2025

Delilah A. (Aschliman) Biberstein, 78, of rural Decatur, passed away Wednesday morning, December 24, 2025, following a short illness.

Delilah was born on November 1, 1947, in Decatur, to Roy & Ida (Gerber) Aschliman. She married Stanley "Stan" Biberstein in Wells County on November 27, 1966; he survives.

Delilah graduated from Adams Central High School...

Dec 20, 2025

Paul William "Bill" Triplett, 82, of Bluffton, passed away Saturday morning, December 20, 2025, at Christian Care Retirement Community.

Bill was born in Chicago, IL, on January 2, 1943, to Paul and Tylena (Van Buren) Triplett.  He married Marilynn R. Mershnik in Milwaukee, WI, on October 14, 1972; she survives.

Bill graduated from West Allis...

Dec 18, 2025

Sherry L. Foss, 63, of Bluffton, passed away Thursday afternoon, December 18, 2025, at her residence.

Sherry was born in Bluffton on October 1, 1962, to James A. and Patricia J. (Miller) Foss.  She was preceded in death by her mother, and her father survives in Berne.

A 1980 graduate of Bluffton High School, Sherry...