Helen Irene (Murray) Bryan
Helen Irene (Murray) Bryan, 86, went to be with her Lord Jesus on Friday, February 5, 2010.
She was born on May 4, 1923, in Wells County, to Clell and Nellie (Harris) Murray. She was married on June 22, 1946, at her sister’s home, to Paul E. Bryan. From this marriage were two sons, Randall (Rose Teeple) and Jeffery (Becky Gerber).
She was a member of the West Missionary Church in Berne. She graduated from Chester Township High School in 1941. She worked at Caylor-Nickel Hospital in Bluffton for 10 years as a nurse’s aide. She also worked at CTS in Berne for 23 years. She enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening and flowers.
She enjoyed her grandchildren, Jennifer (Dubach), Douglas, Laura and Timothy. She also had one great-grandchild, Benjamin Dubach. She had one sister, Crystal Miller (deceased) and four brothers, Earl Murray, Robert Murray, Ned Murray (deceased) and Don Murray.
Visitation was from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 7 in the auditorium at Swiss Village. Service was at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 8 at Swiss Village, with burial following in Albertson Cemetery in Geneva.
Downing and Glancy Funeral Home in Geneva is in charge of arrangements.

Mary C. Dailey
Mary C. Dailey, 73, of Berne, died at 8:20 a.m. on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
She was born on January 26, 1937, in Jay County, the daughter of Raymond and Barbara (Stroble) Blackford.
She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Berne. She was employed at C.T.S. Corporation of Berne for fourteen years and was an employee of Berne Furniture Company for ten years. She was also the assistant manager of the South Adams Senior Center. She was an avid reader. She took great pride and interest in her many grand and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by three sons, Randy Dailey of Fort Wayne; Michael (Becky) Dailey of Goshen, and Scott (Jill) Dailey of Cincinnati, Ohio; one brother, Ralph (Susan) Blackford of Portland; one sister, Janice (Clyde) Bray of Portland; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers, Paul; Gary; and Keith Blackford.
Visitation is from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday February 11 at Yager-Kirchhofer Funeral Home in Berne, and one hour prior to the 10:30 a.m. service on Friday, February 12 at the Trinity United Methodist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Mark Harris. Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Jay County, with a 1:00 p.m. graveside service.
Preferred memorials are to the Trinity United Methodist Church or the Adams County Community Foundation–Cancer.

Kenneth L. Schwartz
Kenneth L. Schwartz, 82, of Bluffton died at 9:40 p.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2010 at Christian Care Retirement Center in Bluffton.
He was born on October 12, 1927, in Adams County, to Joel and Sarah (Nussbaum) Schwartz. He was married on December 11, 1949, in Bluffton, to Elizabeth Bertsch.
He was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church. He served in the United States Army. He was a pressman at EP Graphics Printing in Berne and had also worked at Heyerly’s Market.
He is survived by two sons, Jim Schwartz of San Diego, California; and Jack (Diane) Schwartz of Bluffton; two daughters, Jean (Craig) Steffen of Ossian; and Joan (Greg) Gerber of Bluffton; two brothers, Lester (Sally) Schwartz of Berne; and Howard (Beaulah) Schwartz of Bluffton; two sisters, Luella (Vernon) Geisel of Keystone; and Mildred Schladenhauffen of Bluffton; 15 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter-in-law, Sandy Schwartz; and two great-grandsons, Gabriel Schwartz; and Taylor Maller.
Visitation was from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 7 at Goodwin Memorial Chapel in Bluffton, and one hour prior to the 10:30 a.m. service on Monday, February 8 at Apostolic Christian Church East. Burial was in Apostolic Christian Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Christian Care Retirement Community.

David J. Wickey
David J. Wickey, 78, of Geneva, passed away at 11:30 p.m. on Friday, February 5, 2010 at his residence.
He was born on December 3, 1931, in Holmes County, Ohio, the son of Jacob D. and Elizabeth (Wengerd) Wickey. He married Bertha R. Schwartz on June 3, 1956.
He is survived by his wife; eleven sons, Rueben B. (Amanda); Dave B. (Lizzie); Jerry B. (Emma); Jonas B. (Katie); and Ben B. (Edith) Wickey, all of Geneva; Jake B. (Mandy); Eli B. (Caroline); and Mervin B. (Lizzie) Wickey, all of Bryant; Andy B. (Margaret); Amos B. (Esther); and Harvey B. (Edith) Wickey, all of Berne; two daughters, Lizzie B. (Rueben ) Christner of Canaan; and Amanda B. (Nathaniel) Schwartz of Bryant; two brothers, Jerry Wickey of Bennington; and Solomon Wickey of Spencerville; one sister, Emma (Alvin) Lambright of Berne; a half-sister, Frances Gingerich of Indiana; one hundred and four grandchildren; and thirty-eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Amos and Jake Wickey; and four sisters, Katie Girod; Rebecca Girod; Elizabeth Schwartz; and Mary Schwartz.
Visitation was from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 7; and will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, February 8 at 7879 South 300 West in Geneva.
Service will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 9, at the residence. Interment will be in the Bunker Hill Cemetery of rural Geneva.
Arrangements are by Yager-Kirchhofer Funeral Home of Berne.

Susan R. Gerding
Susan R. Gerding, 68, a resident of Fort Wayne, died on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
She was born on February 9, 1941 in Fort Wayne. She was a member of the Fellowship Missionary Church. She was a secretary for Geyer Instructional Aids, and retired in 1999. She was a loving and kind person. She loved her family and IU basketball.
She is survived by her mother, Evelyn Gentis of Berne; her husband of 43 years, Martin R.; two daughters, Laurie (Ted) Habegger of Ossian; and Sandy Gerding of Fort Wayne; one sister, Jean Seaman of Fort Wayne; two grandchildren, Kallie (Doug) Crider of Indianapolis; and Rachel Habegger-Lavins of Fort Wayne; two great-grandchildren, Austin; and Molly; two nieces, Jill (Craig) Eakright; and Julie (Chuck) Collier; two great-nieces, Shae; and Paige; and two great-nephews, Jake; and Spencer.
She was preceded in death by her father, Donald R. Gentis.
Visitation is from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 5 at Klaehn, Fahl and Melton Funeral Home, Winchester Road Chapel, 6424 Winchester Road in Fort Wayne, and two hours prior to the 12:00 p.m. service on Saturday, February 6 at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Fellowship Missionary Church.

Romona C. Schwartz
Romona C. “Monie” Schwartz, 86, a resident of Berne, died on Friday morning, January 29, 2010 at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur.
She was born on April 1, 1923, in Adams County, to Joel and Cora (Winteregg) Neuenschwander. She was married to Harry Schwartz.
She was a member of the First Mennonite Church of Berne. She was previously employed by Dunbar Furniture of Berne, Gerber Furniture of Bluffton, and was co-owner of the Park Motel, retiring in 1987. She enjoyed sports and her grandchildren.
She is survived by one son, Doug (Linda) Schwartz of Berne; two brothers, Delmar (Dessie) Neuenschwander; and LeOrace (Betty) Neuenschwander, both of Berne; four sisters, Willodyne (Harry) Luginbill; and Marjorie (William) Simon, both of Berne; Vergene Yake of Monroe; and Floine (George) Dynes of Geneva; and two grandchildren, Kelsey and Turner Schwartz of Berne.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1986; one brother, Sherman Neuenschwander; and one sister, Ellowyne Schindler.
Visitation was from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 31 at Yager-Kirchhofer Funeral Home in Berne, and one hour prior to the 10:30 a.m. service on Monday, February 1 at the First Mennonite Church. Officiating were Gerald Tonner and Dr. Patrick Harris. Burial was in MRE Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the First Mennonite Church or Gideons International.

Helen LaVonne Morgan
Helen LaVonne Morgan, 58, a resident of Geneva, died at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was a former resident of Edinburg, Montpelier and Linn Grove.
She was born on Friday, March 16, 1951, in Bartholomew County, to Manuel N. and Mayme A. (Burton) Stapleton. She was married on April 24, 1970, in Montpelier, to William C. Morgan.
She is survived by her husband, two sons, Dennis (Tammy) Edward Hodge of Edinburgh; Bill (Candance) Morgan of Keystone; two daughters, Kimberly (Jason) Hagan of Edinburgh; and Tammy Morgan of Geneva; four brothers, A.G. Stapleton of Toma, Wisconsin; Charles Stapleton of Montpelier; Ron Stapleton of Edinburgh; and Don Stapleton of Columbus; four sisters, Regina Huffman of Petroleum; Brenda Buckley of Columbus; Pam Camp of Franklin; and Cindy Stephenson of Whiteland; twelve grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation was from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 31 at Walker and Glancy Funeral Home in Montpelier. Service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 1 at the funeral home. Officiating is Rev. Steve Sutton. Burial will be in I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Montpelier.

Jane Arnold
Jane Arnold, 76, a resident of Decatur, died on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at Adams Memorial Hospital.
She was born on June 24, 1933, in Springfield, Ohio, to William and Vera (Hunsicker) Barber. She was married on October 20, 1951 to Adrain D. Arnold.
She is survived by her husband; two sons, Allen Arnold of Terra Ciera, Florida; and Steven Arnold of Decatur; two daughters, Mrs. Linda (Jerry) Werling of Fremont; and Mrs. Leisa (Judd) Girard of Decatur; two sisters, Mrs. Janice Davidson of Mt. Morris, Illinois; and Mrs. Kathryn Fruchte of Dayton, Ohio; fourteen grandchildren, Jennifer Galligher; Kristy VanCleve; Laura Sutton; Heather Lenegar; Carrie Binegar; Lindee Andrews; April, Brandi, Chad and Adam Arnold; Craig Gonzalez; Julie Siefring; and Jerry and Allison Werling; and 27 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her twin sister, Jean McBride in 1997.
Visitation is from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 29 at Haggard and Sefton Funeral Home in Decatur. Service is at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 30 at the funeral home. Officiating is Dr. Robert Brink. Burial will be in Decatur Cemetery.

Daniel M.J. Schwartz
Daniel M.J. Schwartz, 85, of Geneva, died at 12:50 p.m. on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at his residence.
He was born on Saturday, March 8, 1924, in Adams County, to Jacob F. and Margaret (Schwartz) Schwartz. He was married on January 1, 1946, in Adams County, to MaryAnn Schwartz.
He is survived by his wife; seven daughters, Margaret (Noah) Wickey; Emma (Reuben) Girod; and Lizzie (David) Troyer, all of Berne; Becky (Daniel) Schwartz; and MaryAnn (William) Schwartz, both of Geneva; Rosie (Chris) Schwartz of Licking, Missouri; and Katie (Joseph) Miller of Greentop, Missouri; two sons, Daniel U.; and Jacob Schwartz, both of Geneva; three brothers, Emanuel Schwartz of Quincy, Michigan; Christian (Katie) Schwartz of Berne; and Amos M. (Elizabeth) Schwartz of Geneva; one sister, Josephine (Levi) Christner of Geneva; 120 grandchildren; and 237 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four sons, David; Levi; John; and Reuben Schwartz; three daughters, Lydia; Anna; and Sylvia Schwartz; three brothers; and five sisters.
Visitation is from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 29, and from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 30 at the home, 2325E CR800S in Geneva. Service is at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 31 at the residence. Burial will be in Bunker Hill Cemetery in Geneva.
Downing and Glancy Funeral Home in Geneva is in charge of arrangements.

Romona C. Schwartz
Romona C. Schwartz, 86, of Berne died on Friday morning, January 29, 2010 at Adams Memorial Hospital.
Arrangements are pending at Yager-Kirchhofer Funeral Home in Berne.

Margaret M. Bernier
Margaret M. Bernier, 74 a resident of Geneva, died on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at Bluffton Regional Medical Center.
She was born on July 30, 1935, in Detroit, Michigan, to Donald and Marie (Skoglund) Pelzer. She was married on November 5, 1955 to Peter Bernier.
She is survived by her husband; two daughters, Christine (Karl) Schmitz of Geneva; and Debra (Dennis) Bunch of St. John’s, Arizona; five grandchildren, Jason; and Brock Bunch of Las Vegas, Nevada; Jonathan Schmitz of Indianapolis; Dustin Bunch of Temecula, California; and Kaitlyn Schmitz (Joel) Targgart of Carmel; and two brothers, David Pelzer of Vista, California; and James (Nick) Pelzer of Crossville, Tennessee.