All Obituaries
FORT WAYNE — Stephen Lewis Long age 67, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and formerly of Garrett, Indiana, died Wednesday evening, Sept. 20, 2023, at Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Stephen was born July 4, 1956, in Auburn, Indiana, to Jesse R. and Norma J. (Vaughn) Long.
Stephen is survived by two brothers, Rex Long and Jesse Long, both of Garrett, Indiana; three sisters, Brenda Wilbur, of Three Rivers, Michigan, Bonnie Long, of Waterloo, Indiana, and Luann...
FORT WAYNE — Stephen Lewis Long age 67, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and formerly of Garrett, Indiana, died Wednesday evening, Sept. 20, 2023, at Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation, Fort...
Aaron Smith Garrett
Aaron D Smith stepped into Glory on Sunday, September 10, 2023
Aaron was born in Garrett, Indiana October 10, 1941 to Buford and Marguerite (Dirr) Smith. The first thing he did was sneeze, thus the nickname “Sneezy”. He graduated from Garrett High School in 1959 and promptly joined the U.S. Navy on a “minority cruise” at the age of 17. He served as a weatherman at Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island in Washington, where he developed a love for adventure.
After...
Aaron D Smith stepped into Glory on Sunday, September 10, 2023
Aaron was born in Garrett, Indiana October 10, 1941 to Buford and Marguerite (Dirr) Smith. The first thing he did was sneeze,...
George Wappes Auburn
George Riley Wappes age 90 of Auburn, IN died Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. George was born July 21, 1933 in Swan – Noble County to William I. and Mildred L. (Renkenberger) Wappes. George married Helen H. Hitchcock on May 2, 1964 in Pine Mountain, GA
George was a Retired Lieutenant Colonel of the United States Army – serving in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was a pilot of helicopters and fixed wing...
George Riley Wappes age 90 of Auburn, IN died Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. George was born July 21, 1933 in Swan – Noble...
Roxanne Hall Garrett
Roxanne T. Hall age 74 of Garrett, IN died peacefully Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at Parkview Hospital. Roxanne was born March 3, 1949 in Garrett, IN to Robert T. and Mary Alice (Caley) Isenbarger. She married Fred W. Hall Jr. on October 12, 1968 in Garrett, IN. Roxanne had worked as an office manager at the DeKalb Advertiser for a number of years.
Roxanne enjoyed playing the piano, collecting antiques, the activities with the grandsons and her beloved cats.
Roxane is survived by her...
Roxanne T. Hall age 74 of Garrett, IN died peacefully Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at Parkview Hospital. Roxanne was born March 3, 1949 in Garrett, IN to Robert T. and Mary Alice (Caley)...
Bonnie Betley Huntertown
Bonnie “Bonnie Belle” Betley age 77 of Huntertown, IN died Thursday, August 31, 2023 in Ft. Wayne, IN. She was born July 17, 1946 to William Monroe Davis and Lucy Kate Plymale in Wewoka Oklahoma.
Bonnie was baptized January 15, 1952 in Prague Oklahoma at St Wenes Laus Catholic Church
Bonnie worked at General Telephone as a teller/clerk for 8 years, Chronister Pharmacy for two years as a Pharmacy Tech/Store manager, Douglas Morrow OD 1986-2000 as Office Manager, Price Vision...
Bonnie “Bonnie Belle” Betley age 77 of Huntertown, IN died Thursday, August 31, 2023 in Ft. Wayne, IN. She was born July 17, 1946 to William Monroe Davis and Lucy Kate Plymale in...
Ruth Leland Garrett
Ruth (Anthony-Hecht) Leland age 82 passed on August 4, 2023 at the Laurels of DeKalb in Butler, IN. She was born October 19, 1940 in Angola, IN to William and Mary (McAllister) Anthony and they preceded her in death.
Ruth married Willis Hecht Sr. in June 1961 and he passed in 1979. She then married Wayne Leland in December 1981 and he passed in 1997. Ruth helped open the Lucky Steer Steakhouse in Auburn, IN. She later worked at Electric Motors and Specialty in Garrett, IN.
Ruth loved...
Ruth (Anthony-Hecht) Leland age 82 passed on August 4, 2023 at the Laurels of DeKalb in Butler, IN. She was born October 19, 1940 in Angola, IN to William and Mary (McAllister) Anthony and they...
Floyd "Butch" Colgan Garrett
Floyd “Butch” Ernest Colgan age 76 died Monday , July 31, 2023 at Parkview Hospital. He was born May 1, 1947 in Garrett, IN to Karl L. and Betty M. (Henry) Colgan. He married Marge Kacprowicz on March 12, 1977 in Avilla, IN. Floyd worked as a forklift driver at International Harvester for 19 years and Courier in Kendallville, IN for another 26 years.
Floyd was a Vietnam Army Veteran, serving in Germany during that time. He was a member of the Garrett American Legion Post...
Floyd “Butch” Ernest Colgan age 76 died Monday , July 31, 2023 at Parkview Hospital. He was born May 1, 1947 in Garrett, IN to Karl L. and Betty M. (Henry) Colgan. He married Marge...
Brenda Sinclair Garrett
Brenda S. Sinclair age 57 of Garrett, I died Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Miller’s Merry Manor – Garrett, IN. Brenda was born October 5, 1965 in Garrett, IN to Ross and Sue (Kerns) McBride. She worked in packing at a book publisher.
Brenda is survived by her daughter: Taylor Thompson, Garrett, IN; Mother: Sue Kerns, Garrett, IN; brothers: Brian McBride, Garrett, IN; Jeff McBride, OR and 3 grandchildren: Greyson Shelton, Miley Thompson and Linkin Shelton.
Services will be held at...
Brenda S. Sinclair age 57 of Garrett, I died Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Miller’s Merry Manor – Garrett, IN. Brenda was born October 5, 1965 in Garrett, IN to Ross and Sue (Kerns)...
Paul Johnston Wolcottville
Paul L. Johnston, 72, of Big Long Lake, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.
He was born on December 17, 1950 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Clement and Christine (Bishop) Johnston.
On June 12, 1976 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Garrett, he married Janet Haffner.
Mr. Johnston was a dedicated educator and administrator. Educating and influencing many children over his career. Paul taught at Garrett High School from 1978 to 1988, then...
Paul L. Johnston, 72, of Big Long Lake, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.
He was born on December 17, 1950 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late...
Martha Howe Auburn
Martha N. Howe age 67 of Auburn, IN and formerly of Albion, IN died Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Auburn Village – Auburn, IN. Martha was born August 10, 1955 in LaGrange, IN to L. Russell (Bud) and Rosellen Mary (Fischer) Howe. She was a registered nurse at many area nursing homes.
Martha was a member of St. Mary’s of the Angels Church – Big Long Lake, Hudson, IN.
Martha is survived by 4 brothers: Duane Howe, LaGrange, IN; Donald (Janet) Howe, Wolcottville, IN; Michael...
Martha N. Howe age 67 of Auburn, IN and formerly of Albion, IN died Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Auburn Village – Auburn, IN. Martha was born August 10, 1955 in LaGrange, IN to L. Russell (Bud)...
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