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Nancy L. Weimer
Sep 12, 2026
Nancy L. Weimer age 86 of Garrett, IN went to join her husband in heaven on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Miller’s Merry Manor – Garrett, IN. Nancy was born March 19, 1940 in Ft. Wayne, IN to Floyd E. and Annabelle (Uhrick) Ely. She married Ronald E. Weimer on August 25, 1962 in Garrett, IN and he passed away...
Larry Leroy Yarde
Sep 12, 2026
Larry Leroy Yarde age 75 of Garrett, IN passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Larry was born May 17, 1951 in Garrett, IN to Harold L. and Beverly G. (Nelson) Yarde. Larry married Cynthia K. Baker on October 1, 1977 in Garrett, IN and she survives in Garrett. Larry worked as an auto mechanic most of his life.
Larry is...
Phyllis J. "P.J." Miller
Sep 7, 2026
Phyllis Joan “P.J.” Miller age 90 of Columbia City, IN passed from this life on Monday, September 7, 2026, at Miller’s Merry Manor – Garrett, IN, with her loving family by her side. She was born July 11, 1936, in Churubusco, IN, to Henry E. and Beulah R. (Walters) Barbour and they preceded her in death. P.J. was a homemaker.
Phyllis...
Presley Dean Rose Jones
Aug 17, 2026
Presley Dean Rose Jones went to be cradled in heaven on Monday, August 17, 2026 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Her parents are Jordan Jones and Madison Yoder of Garrett, IN.
Presley will never be forgotten by her sister: Kensley Yoder, Garrett, IN ; grandparents: Christine (Dwight Hall) Close, Garrett, IN, Patrick Hefty, Auburn, IN; Jeff Readdy, Chicago, IL and Deborah...
David K. Ferguson Sr.
Aug 15, 2026
David K. Ferguson Sr. age 91 went to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, August 15, 2026. David was born June 1, 1935 in Keyser Twp. To Arthur and Velma Pauline (Sliger) Ferguson and they preceded him in death. He married the love of his life – Evelyn Julia Zecca on October 6, 1956 in Garrett, IN and she...
Carol J. Hathaway
Aug 4, 2026
Carol J. Hathaway age 80 of Garrett, IN went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at Miller’s Merry Manor – Garrett, IN. Carol was born May 7, 1946 in Garrett, IN to Lawrence “Larry” E. and Audrey N. (Clady) Gaff. Carol married DeWayne “Bud” C. Hathaway on October 8, 1967 in Garrett, IN and he survives...
Richard Allen Heiman Sr.
Aug 3, 2026
Richard Allen Heiman Sr. age 77 of Garrett, IN passed from this life on Monday, August 3, 2026 at Auburn Village Nursing Home – Auburn, IN. Richard was born September 26, 1948 in Kendallville, IN to Henry C. Heiman Sr. and Naomi (Teegardin) Heiman. Richard married Christie J. Ranney on March 28, 1970 in Auburn, IN and she died May...
Pedro "Pete" R. Teregeyo
Jul 28, 2026
Pedro “Pete” R. Teregeyo age 54 joined his heavenly father on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at Parkview DeKalb – Auburn, IN. Pedro was born June 1, 1972 in Saipan to Romaldo L. And Juana (Faibar) Teregeyo.
He married Dorcia A. Mullican on July 31, 2009 in Saipan and she survives in Auburn. He was a production worker and attended Immaculate Conception...
Jeanne Marie Tucek
Jul 27, 2026
Jeanne Marie Tucek age 87 of Bainbridge, NY passed from this life on Monday, July 27, 2026 at Parkview – DeKalb, Auburn, IN. Jeanne was born May 27, 1939 in Oceanside, NY. To Joseph and Marie (Koch) Woerter and they preceded her in death. She married Emil Tucek on February 14, 1959 in Bellmore, NY and he passed on September...
Wynema Ann Ostman
Jul 24, 2026
Wynema “Wy” Ann Ostman age 73 of Garrett, IN joined her Heavenly Father on Friday, July 24, 2026 at Parkview Regional Medical Center – Ft. Wayne, IN. Wynema was born September 27, 1952 in Lafayette, IN to Howard Norman and Emma May (Henson) Ellis. She married Charles R. Ostman on October 16, 1971 in Renssalaer, IN. She was a homemaker...
Billie Joanne Vande Zande (Tootie)
Jul 17, 2026
Billie Joanne Vande Zande (Tootie) age 90 of Ft. Wayne, IN passed away peacefully on Friday, July 17, 2026 at Parkview Regional Medical Center – Ft. Wayne, IN
Tootie was born February 13, 1936 in South Bend, IN to Richard and Eleanor (Roeme) Carlson.
She married Robert Vande Zande on October 25,1952 in South Bend, IN and he passed away on October...
Charlotte Marie Shafer
Jul 14, 2026
Charlotte Marie Shafer age 71 of Kendallville, IN passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at Kendallville Manor Nursing Home. Charlotte was born January 29, 1955 in Denver, CO to Ninia Elaine Holden and she preceded her in death. She worked in retail sales before retirement. She married Ronald Shafer on February 3, 1996 in Ft. Wayne, IN
Charlotte is survived...
Margaret L. Thiel
Jul 10, 2026
Margaret L. Thiel age 85 of Auburn, IN passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026 at Parkview Regional Medical Center – Ft. Wayne, IN. Margaret was born January 12, 1941 in Auburn, In to Bert and Dora (Clark) Ort and they preceded her in death.
Margaret married Jon William Thiel on May 8, 1976 in Auburn, IN and he passed on...
Elana Maree Young
Jul 4, 2026
Elana Maree Young age 62 of Garrett, IN passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Elana was born on August 3, 1963 in Kendallville, IN to Marcia L. Mapes.
Elana was a homemaker and had been married to Richard A. Young for over 40 years.
Elana is survived by her husband: Richard “Rick” Young, Garrett, IN; daughter: Holly (Malachai) Litten, Garrett, IN;...
Anita Jo Tullis
Jul 4, 2026
Anita Jo Tullis, age 71, of Kendallville passed away July 4, 2026 Anita Jo Tullis was born to Floyd & Marjorie Fetter on February 18, 1955. She attended St. Joseph Catholic School from grades 1-8 and graduated from Garrett High School in 1973. On June 22, 1974, Anita married Steven M. Tullis, the love of her life. Steven passed away...
Lynn Allen Schaefer
Jul 1, 2026
Lynn Allen Schaefer age 70 of Corunna, IN passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at Parkview Reginal Medical Center – Ft. Wayne, IN. Lynn was born March 8, 1956 in Kendallville, IN.
Lynn worked at Carter Lumber- Corunna, IN.
Lynn was a member of the Northern Indiana Bee Keepers Association and enjoyed bee keeping, gardening, collecting muscle cars and repairing small...
Malinda S. Ferris
Jun 13, 2026
Malinda S. Ferris, age 71 of Garrett, IN passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Miller’s Merry Manor – Garrett, IN. Malinda was born April 20, 1955 in Royal Center, IN to Leo and Lorah (Hettinger) Chapman.
She worked as a Dietician.
Malinda is survived by her daughter: Samantha (Chad) Souder, Garrett, IN; sons: Kelby (Zonda) Musselman, Ft. Wayne, IN; Casey (Shannon)...
Richard J. Hollis
Jun 12, 2026
Richard J. Hollis, age 96 of Garrett, IN went to be with the Lord on the morning of Friday, June 12, 2026 at Miller’s Merry Manor – Garrett, IN. Richard was born March 3, 1930 in Garrett, IN to Germaine Gabriel and Cecelia C. (Schlosser) Hollis. He was a graduate of Indiana University – Bloomington, IN.
Richard was a Korean Army...
Timothy Lee Jones
Jun 11, 2026
Timothy Lee Jones, age 58 of Garrett, IN passed from this life on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Parkview DeKalb. Timothy was born February 23, 1968 in Auburn, IN to Richard Lee and Rose Mary (Bherns) Jones. He worked as a welder and was a member of the Church at Garrett.
Timothy is survived by his mother: Rose (Robert M.) Gottfried,...
Sheila A. Eckstein
Jun 6, 2026
Sheila A. Eckstein age 70 of Auburn, IN passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Auburn Village. She was born March 17, 1956 in Renssalaer, IN to Loyd and Inez (Messer) Hale and they preceded her in death. She married John Leo Eckstein on November 24, 1973 in Kouts, IN and he died in 2006. She had been a cook...
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