Lana Dubach

Lana L. Dubach, 81, of rural Geneva was called home to be with the Lord Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur. She was born July 29, 1941, at Adams County Hospital in Decatur to Norval and Ruth V. (Hakes) Banter. She was married Nov. 25, 1962, at Linn Grove United Church of Christ to Larry “Chub” Dubach. A true love story spanning over 60 years.
Throughout her life, she was deeply involved in her church community, beginning at Old Salem United Methodist Church and later at Cross Community Church in Berne. Her devotion to the young children was evident through her years as a Sunday school teacher and also taking on the responsibility of leading vacation Bible school. Her love and gift of music were shared with the church choir. Her generosity and kindness to others were shown through her service on the funeral meal committee and also serving as an elder within the church.
She was a 1959 Hartford graduate and a proud Hartford Gorilla cheerleader. Following graduation, she began working at Bell Telephone Company as an operator. At the time her daughter, Patti, was born, she changed roles to become a full-time mother and farmwife.
Family was at the heart and essence of everything she did. She was a very devoted grandmother and faithfully supported her grandchildren in their numerous events. She was a skilled seamstress crafting many beautiful dresses and garments for her children and grandchildren. From a young age, she enjoyed singing harmony with family and in church. She shared her love and talent for singing with her girls. Together, they sang for many residents of local nursing homes and special events. A true Hoosier, she was an avid I.U. basketball fan. In her quiet moments, she could be found with a book in hand and listening to old gospel music.
She is survived by her husband of Geneva; two daughters, Patti (Jay) Sprunger; and Terri (Jeff) Harruff, both of Berne; sister, Suzanne Smith of Berne; brother, Rick (Monica) Bailer of New Port Richey, Florida; five grandchildren, Brittani (Gregory) Groninger; Chase (Ashley) Sprunger; Gabe (Becca) Sprunger; Eliza Harruff; and Blaine Harruff; and eight great-grandchildren, Raegan Caffee; Nora Sprunger; Minnie Groninger; Enslee Sprunger; Rowe Sprunger; Kit Groninger; Cricket Groninger; and Rigs Sprunger.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Donald Bailer.
Visitation will be Tuesday, May 23, from 3-8 p.m. at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel in Berne and one hour prior to the 10:30 a.m. funeral service Wednesday, May 24 at Cross Community Church in Berne. Officiating will be Pastor Warren Willy and Rev. Anita Rediger. Burial will be at Old Salem Cemetery in rural Wells County.
Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.
Arrangements provided by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Homes, Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel in Berne. To sign the online guest book, visit www.zwickjahn.com.