Dolores “Dody” Hershberger, age 86 of LaOtto , Indiana peacefully passed away Saturday , April 13 at Heritage Point living facility Fort Wayne IN She is now home with her beloved husband, Larry.  She was a beautiful person who made friends wherever she went and loved to brighten people’s day along the way.  It seemed she could talk to anyone and if you were her friend, you were also considered part of her family. She was born Dolores Jane “Dody”...

Clark DeVon Bergdall, age 74 of Auburn, IN passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Parkview-Randallia – Ft. Wayne, IN.  Clark was born May 1, 1949 in Fort Wayne, IN to Glen E. and Ruth C. (Gerig) Bergdall and they preceded him in death.  Clark married Susan Lynn Kruger on October 14, 1972 in Garrett, IN. Clark was a water superintendent at Earth Construction, retiring in 2011. Clark was a member of the First Baptist Church – Garrett, IN....

Ashlie Renee Biddle, 32, of South Milford, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024. She was born on May 11, 1991, in Auburn.  Ashlie graduated from Prairie Heights High School in 2009.  She was a 2013 graduate of Manchester University with a bachelor degree in History, and later graduated from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a master’s of Library and Information Science. She worked in customer service for several years, and would spend her free time reading, watching...

Harold E. Werkheiser age 76 of Garrett, IN died Friday, March 15, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center – Ft. Wayne, IN. Harold was born March 30, 1947 in Garrett, IN to Harold and Mary (Manrow) Werkheiser and they preceded him in death. Harold was a Garrett Fireman for 45 years, Garrett Police Officer for 37 years and worked over 20 years for Fire Services Inc. Harold graduated in the first class of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy and was a member of the Garrett Presbyterian...

Veronica (Ronnie) Mikrut Cattell of Garrett, IN, passed away on March 12 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  Born August 15, 1928 to parents who migrated from Poland, she was named Weronika Mariana, the youngest of 7 children.  She was raised in a Polish neighborhood in Pittsburgh, where life revolved around St. Adalbert’s Catholic Church.  On July 4th, 1949, she married the love of her life, Joseph Cattell at St. Adalbert’s in Pittsburgh. They were...

Eugene “Gene” M. Shirk age 83 died Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Lutheran Hospital – Ft. Wayne, IN. Gene was born April 3, 1940 in Garrett, IN to Glen and Ethel M. (Starner) Shirk and they preceded him in death. Gene married Patricia Ann Walker on March 25, 1967 in Ft. Wayne, IN and she died November 20, 1991.He worked at Reike in Auburn as an assembler. Gene was a Vietnam Army Veteran and member of the First Baptist Church – Garrett, IN Gene is survived by his sons:...

Judith “Judy” Ann (Kulwicki) Grall age 71 of Garrett, IN and previously of South Bend, IN died Sunday, March 3, 2024. Judy was born August 5, 1952 in South Bend, IN to Leonard Frank and Blondine Henrietta (Wlodarski) Kulwicki. Judy spent most of her life in or around New Carlisle, IN, where she went to school, lived and worked. Even though she had a degree in computer science, she chose to work as a CNA. Bringing comfort and healing to those in need at Hamilton Grove Nursing Home...

Isaiah 46:4 Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you. GARRETT — David Lee Fry was rescued by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 2, 2024. The passing of time brought changes to his body and mind from which he could no longer recover from in this world. He was born on Aug. 26, 1937, in Dekalb County, Indiana. By faith, David believed in what he could...

Lloyd Allen Hatton age 62 died Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Morristown-Hamblem Hospital – Morristown, TN. Lloyd was born January 28, 1962 in Auburn, IN to Ben Hatton Jr. and Nora (Harmon) Hatton and they preceded him in death. He married Lois Szeman on March 25, 2002 in Auburn, IN Lloyd worked factory jobs most his life.. Lloyd is survived by his wife: Lois Hatton, Morristown, TN; daughters: Karmen (Tony) Reinhart, Stendel, IN; Akita (Steven) Reinhart, Petersburg, IN; Sierra Hatton,...

James L. Kiessling age 58 of Butler, IN died Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at Parkview Regional Hospital. He was born June 1, 1965 in Defiance, OH to Louis E. and Rita L. (Miller) Kiessling. James is survived by 2 brothers: Tom Kiessling and John Kiessling - both of Auburn, IN.   There are no services planned at this time.