All Obituaries

Ruth A. Wilder, 86, of Decatur, IN, passed away on Divine Mercy, Sunday, April 12, 2026 at her residence. Ruth was born in Decatur on July 24, 1939, the daughter of the late Herman A. and Amelia C. (Ulman) Lengerich. She married D. Joseph Wilder on August 9, 1958, he preceded her in death on September 11, 2012. Ruth was a lifelong parishioner at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church and was a 1957 graduate of Decatur Catholic High School. She attended Daily Mass and led the Rosary ...

Sandra L. “Sandy” (Cramer) Boring, 87, of Decatur, passed away Saturday afternoon, on April 11, 2026. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN, on February 17, 1939, the daughter of the late George and Cecilia (Stark) Cramer.   She was self-employed beautician and had worked salons in Muncie, IN, and Van Wert, OH. Sondra loved to bake and cook and enjoyed sewing & doing crafts. Sandy is survived by her 4 sons, Mike D. Parrish of Decatur, IN, Mark D. Parrish of Rockford, OH, John ...

James B. Eiting, 79, of Decatur, IN, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Envive Nursing Home in Berne. He was born in Louisville, KY, on July 4, 1946. His parents are the late Robert C. and Mary R. (Hessian) Eiting. On November 24, 1999, he married Phillis Becher. He served his country in the United States Marines during the Vietnam War, and was a lifelong member of the American Legion Adams Post #43. Jim worked for Central Soya in maintenance, he loved classic cars and riding his ...

Becky S. Everett, 71, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026 at her residence. Becky was the daughter of the late Donald and Flo (Kaylor) Bauer, she was born on April 24, 1954 in Fort Wayne, IN. Becky was self-employed and owner of Stay N Play Daycare for 49 ½ years for over 80 children and was a foster parent. She was a former Girl Scout Troop Leader for many years and a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by her 3 sons, Chad ...

Helen Jane (Railing) Sills, 96, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Adams Woodcrest. She was born in Jay County on Sept. 19, 1929, the daughter of the late Forest Jacob and Mary Alice (Garner) Railing. Helen spent most of her life in Decatur, IN. She graduated from Pleasant Mills High School in 1948. She married Ralph D. Sills on Dec. 10, 1950. He preceded her in death on June 6, 1998. Helen was employed by Holthouse-on-the-Highway and then retired from Richards Restaurant Inc. after ...

Lois A. Gehrig, 92, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Adams Woodcrest. She was born in Preble, Indiana, on June 22, 1933, the daughter of the late Milton C. and Treva A. (Ray) Werling. On October 27, 1950, Lois married Gerald L. “Jerry” Gehrig. She was a member of Zion United Church of Christ. Lois was employed at Strickler Trailer Sales for 12 years. Lois is survived by her loving husband of 75 years, Jerry Gehrig of Decatur, IN; her son, Randy (Jill) Gehrig ...

Edith M. Arnold, 94, of Berne, passed away in the evening on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Swiss Village. She was born in Berne, IN, on March 8, 1932, to the late Chris P. and Amelia (Habegger) Steury. On April 6, 1952, Edith married Homer Junior Arnold who preceded her in death on December 28, 2014. She was a member of Pleasant Dale Church of the Brethren and served as a Deaconess. Edith was a homemaker and was employed at Swiss Village as an office manager for 25 years. She was a ...

Ronald R. “Ron” Black, 63, of Monroe, Indiana passed way on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Adams Memorial Hospital. Ron, son of Ronald R. “Dick” Black and Phyllis M. (Moser) Black, was born on July 10, 1962 in Decatur, Indiana. On May 3, 1997, Ron married Michael “Myke” Hankins. Ron attended Pleasant Dale Church of the Brethren. He had worked for G.E. and Fleetwood. He is survived by his wife Myke Black of Monroe; his mother, Phyllis Black of Decatur; 5 ...

Alicia M. “Lisa” Lindsey, 58, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at her residence. She was born in Paulding, Ohio, on September 17, 1967, the daughter of Russell Bustos and Francis (Razo) Miller. On April 26, 1997, she married Robert D. Lindsey. Lisa graduated from St. Joseph Catholic School and Bellmont High School Class of 1986, and she attended International Business College. She was a parishioner of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church and was a ...

James H. “Big Jim” Schultz, 82, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Lima, Ohio, on June 5, 1943, the son of Howard August and Grace Evelyn (Kathrens) Schultz. On August 16, 2005, he married Carolyn S. Wagers. He graduated from Jonesboro High School in Arkansas and was the captain of his football team. Jim was an avid Golfer and proud to have gotten 2 hole in ones!     Jim was a member of Cornerstone Community Church ...