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...
Candy L. Morningstar
Jun 2, 2026
Candy L. Morningstar age 67 of Garrett, IN passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026 while surrounded by her loving family. Candy was born June 29, 1958 in Ft. Wayne, IN to Roger and Erma A. (Helblig) Blair and they preceded her in death. She married Donald Morningstar on September 8, 1989 in Ashley, IN. She was a homemaker.
Candy is survived...
Robert "Bob" Wayne Kahlke
May 7, 2026
Robert “Bob” Wayne Kahlke age 69 of Garrett, IN passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026 in Garrett. Bob was born June 7, 1956 in Garrett, IN to Herman and Wilma (Robke) Kahlke and they preceded him in death. Bob married Julie A. McClelland on May 11, 1985 in Garrett, IN.
Bob worked for T & T Plumbing and Heating – LaOtto,...
David "Parto" Parker
May 6, 2026
David “Parto” Parker age 53 of Garrett, IN passed from this life on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Parkview Regional Medical Center – Ft. Wayne, IN. David was born December 7, 1972 in Auburn, IN to Jones David and Nancy (Rickman) Parker. David married Brandy L. Saucedo on January 6, 2017 in Marathon, FL. He was a production Supervisor at...
Mark A. Deihl
Apr 27, 2026
Mark A. Deihl age 63 of Avilla, IN went to be with his heavenly Lord on Monday, April 27, 2026. Mark was born October 11, 1962 in Kendallville, IN to Harold C. and Mary Jo (Mitchell) Deihl. Mark graduated from DeKalb High School in 1981. He was a customer service representative with Pitney-Bowes for 30 years, working on postal equipment.
Mark...
Tristan Emmanuel Lane Boyles
Apr 5, 2026
Tristan Emmanuel Lane Boyles age 25 of Kendallville, IN passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026 in Garrett, IN due to a vehicle accident. Tristan was born September 28, 2000 in Ft. Wayne, IN to Nathan J. Boyles and Tara L. Chaffin. He married Allison B. Cunningham on June 3, 2023 in Lafayette, IN. He was an automotive technician at...
Shelby Lynn Flauding
Mar 30, 2026
Shelby Lynn Flauding age 31 of Auburn, IN passed away Monday, March 30, 2026 at Parkview DeKalb. Shelby was born November 21, 1994 in Munster, IN to Shannon A. Flauding.
Shelby is survived by her fiancé: Dallas Fugate, Auburn, IN; aunt and uncle: Suzette and James Rodgers, Garrett, IN; Brother: D.J. Doeing; half -brother: James Thomas; sisters: Dawn Henze and Sarah...
Joann Kovets
Mar 30, 2026
Joann Kovets age 87 of LaOtto, IN passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Joann was born February 2, 1939 in Kendallville, IN to Homer and Berniece H. (Woodruff) Moody
Joann married William F. Kovets on September 25, 1960 in Avilla, IN and he survives in LaOtto.
Joann had worked in the cafeteria at the LaOtto School...
Joshua Wayne Ramirez
Mar 29, 2026
Joshua Wayne Ramirez age 39 died Sunday, March 29, 2026 in New Castle, IN. Joshua was born October 1, 1986 to Timothy Poertner and Patricia L. Ramirez. He had been a factory worker.
Joshua is survived by his father: Timothy W. Poertner, and Timothy's wife: Reba Poertner, Garrett, IN; Mother: Patricia L. Schlabach, Milwaukee, WI; daughter: Arielle Ramirez, Elkhart, IN; sister:...
Rebecca "Becky" Diederich
Mar 27, 2026
Rebecca Diederich age 56 of Kendallville, IN passed from this life on Friday, March 27, 2026 at Kendallville Manor Nursing Home. Becky was born April 26, 1969 in Auburn, IN to David M. Diederich and Joyce A Woods and they preceded her in death.
Becky had worked as a cashier at Walmart and was a member of the Kendallville Eagles.
Becky is...
Judith Diane Johnson
Mar 23, 2026
Judith Diane Johnson age 84 of Garrett, IN passed away Monday, March 23, 2026 at Miller’s Merry Manor – Garrett, IN. Judith was born July 23, 1941 in Garrett, IN to Kenneth L. and Lova “Blondie” (Studebaker) Smith and they preceded her in death.
Judith married Walter Johnson in 1978 and he passed away in 2015.
She attended Mercy Tree Ministries –...
Tammy R. Johnson
Mar 20, 2026
Tammy R. Johnson age 61 of Ft. Wayne, IN passed away from this life on Friday, March 20, 2026 at University Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare. Tammy was born May 3, 1964 in Garrett, IN to Elbert Hugh and Dorthea A. (Berkas) Chittenden.
Tammy is survived by her son: Blake Johnson, Ashley, IN; 4 grandchildren; brother: Michael Chittenden, Garrett, IN; sisters: Sandra...
William "Bill" Willis
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...
Linda Lou Davis
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,...
Joanne Teresa Davis
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...
Clarence William Warstler
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;...
Lawrence Calvin Lantz
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...
