Obituaries

Mar 1, 2026

William “Bill” Willis, 80, of Spencerville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2026, surrounded by family in his home in Spencerville. Bill was born on September 29, 1945, to Roy Reed Willis and Nellie Jane (Craft) Dean. Bill grew up in the hills of West Virginia, then served in the United States Army in Vietnam in 1967. He...

Feb 23, 2026

Linda Lou Davis, 83, of Garrett, Indiana, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Linda was born on June 11, 1942, in Garrett, Indiana, to John and Genevieve “Jenny” (Reavis) Freeze. On August 20, 1960, she married Steven E. Davis Sr. in Garrett.

Linda worked at the family business, Freeze TV Shop,...

Feb 22, 2026

Joanne Teresa Davis, 85, of Bronson, Michigan, formerly of Garrett, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at her home. She was born on October 15, 1940, in Scranton, PA, to Francis and Mildred (Martin) Nolan. 

Joanne was a registered nurse and certified rehabilitation therapist. She cared for patients at the Garrett Hospital, Sacred Heart Nursing Home, and at DeKalb Memorial...

Feb 20, 2026

Clarence William Warstler, 83, of Garrett, Indiana, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, in his home in Garrett. Clarence was born on February 28, 1942, in Garrett, to Charles and Elsie (Wilhelm) Warstler. In 2019, he married Sandi Frain, in Garrett. Clarence retired from BAE Systems in 2002.

Surviving Clarence are his wife, Sandi; son William Warstler, of Phoenix, Arizona;...

Feb 18, 2026

Lawrence Calvin Lantz age 89 of Garrett, IN passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Miller’s Merry Manor – Garrett, IN with his loving family by his side. Lawrence was born October 10, 1936 in Garrett, IN to Clarence J. and Dorothy B. (Roach) Lantz and they preceded him in death.

Lawrence was a 1954 Garret High School graduate and worked...

Feb 11, 2026

Barbara L. O'Connor, a loving mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026, in Ft. Wayne, IN, at the age of 79. Born on December 5, 1946, in Chicago, IL, her journey through life left an indelible mark on all who knew her.

Barbara's career was a testament to her hardworking spirit; she drove a semi and dedicated...

Feb 7, 2026

Rhonda R. Bradin, a dedicated and compassionate registered nurse, passed away on February 7, 2026, in Garrett, Indiana, surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 3, 1962, in Kendallville, Indiana, Rhonda devoted more than 30 years of her life to caring for others at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Her kind heart and genuine empathy touched the lives of...

Jan 30, 2026

Chris L. Gilbert, age 64, of Garrett, Indiana, passed away on January 30, 2026, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Born on May 8, 1961, in Columbia City, Indiana, Chris was a dedicated maintenance man at Dana Manufacturing in Columbia City, where he was respected for his work ethic and commitment.

Chris was a proud husband to Taresa A. Gilbert, whom he married...

Jan 29, 2026

Kimberly K. Shirk age 56 of Auburn, IN passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at The Cedars – Leo, IN. with her loving family by her side.

Kimberly was born January 29, 1970 in Auburn, IN to Eugene M. and Patricia Ann (Walker) Shirk and they preceded her in death. Kimberly worked as a support manager...

Jan 17, 2026

Shirley Ann Henderson age 73 of Wawaka, IN and formerly of Garrett, IN passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026. Shirley was born December 4, 1952 in Bryan, OH to Adam J. and Florence E. (Gambler) Little and they preceded her in death. Shirley married Ray VanDeVoorde on August 16, 1975 in Bryan, OH. She later married Gerald "Bill" Henderson...

Jan 8, 2026

Jason Paul "J.P." Smith age 50 of Garrett, IN passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Parkview Regional Medical Center – Ft. Wayne, IN. Jason was born November 28, 1975 in Ft. Wayne, IN to Noah Lee and Sandra Sue (Bierbaum) Smith and they preceded him in death.

Jason is survived by his son: Cameron Herbst-Smith, Garrett,...

Jan 6, 2026

Janet L. "Baldy" Zeider age 89 of Garrett, IN passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Baldy was born June 27, 1936 in Garrett, IN to Harold W. and Inza C. (Pyatt) Zeider. Baldy worked as a grinder operator at Electric Motors – Garrett, IN for 44 years, retiring in 1999. She also worked at...

Dec 29, 2025

Kay Louise Bugert age 82 of LaOtto, IN passed away Monday, December 29, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Kay was born August 5, 1943 in Garrett, IN to Oscar Lee and Leah M. (Smith) Johnson and they preceded her in death. She married Robert M. Bugert on August 29, 1964 in Churubusco, IN and he passed way February...

Dec 4, 2025

Amberly M. Anderson age 43 of Garrett, IN passed away at 8:45 a.m. Thursday, December 4, 2025. Amberly was born September 29, 1982 in Covington, Kentucky to Michael and Kimberly (Fathman) Harding.

She married Mark A. Haskins on June 16, 2021 in Gatlinburg, TN.

Amberly is survived by her parents: husband: Mark A. Haskins, Garrett,...

Nov 29, 2025

Dorotha "Dottie" M. Moore age 97 of Garrett, IN passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Ascension Sacred Heart Home – Avilla, IN. Dottie was born February 28, 1928 in Flagstaff, AZ to Gordon R. and Teresa (Michelbach) DeBruler. She married Nary D. Moore on February 3, 1951 in Ligioner, IN and he passed away on October 26, 1984....

Nov 27, 2025

Sharron L. Carroll age 89 of Lake of the Woods – Hudson, IN passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025 with her loving family by her side. Sharron was born September 16, 1936 in Angola, IN to Lynn and Evelyn (Fisher) Andrews.  She married James E. Carroll on June 23, 1956 in Garrett, IN and he passed on October 8,...

Nov 21, 2025

Thomas "T.C." Paul Cook age 76 of Garrett, IN passed away Friday, November 21, 2025 at Parkview-DeKalb Hospital with his family by his side. T.C. was born November 16, 1949 in Garrett, IN to Robert Paul and Joan H. (Swartz) Cook and they preceded him in death.

T.C. married Lynette Moore on September 27, 1969 in Auburn,...

Nov 13, 2025

Robert "Bobby" L. Shafer age 78 of Garrett, IN passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Bobby was born August 26, 1947 in Garrett, IN to Maurice "Moorie" E. and Nelda N. (Kees) Shafer. Bobby was a conductor on the B & O and CSX Railroads for 50 years, retiring in 2021.

He...

Nov 13, 2025

Nick York age 55 of Corunna, IN passed at home with his mother and father by his side on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:12 a.m.

Nick was born January 30, 1970 in Italy to Kent and Anita (Johnson) York.

Nick was a retired Pipefitter from Local Union #166 with 30 years of service.

Nov 10, 2025

Patricia "Pat" Ann Bartels age 87 passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, November 10, 2025. Pat was born November 13, 1937 in Hicksville, OH to Harry B. and Pauline M. (Beverly) Ridenour and they preceded her in death. She married R. Wayne Bartels on September 6, 1958 in Garrett, IN. She and Wayne owned The Garrett...