Obituaries

Jul 22, 2022

Norman Knapp age 93 of Bradenton, FL and formerly of Garrett, IN died Friday, July 22, 2022 in Bradenton, FL. He was born December 10, 1928 to Harold B. and Frances (Thompson) Knapp. Norman retired from Dana Corp. In Ft. Wayne, IN

Norman is survived by his son: Terry (Carol) Knapp, FL; 2 sisters: Reba Sliger, Ft....

Jul 10, 2022

Rochelle D. Heiman age 47 died Sunday, July 10, 2022. She was born June 14, 1975 in Auburn, IN to Richard A. and Christie J. (Ranney) Heiman.

Rochelle is survived by her parents: Richard A. and Christie J. Heiman, Garrett, IN; sons: Christian Allen Heiman-Place, Garrett, IN; Chance Lee Heiman-Place, Garrett, IN; grandson: Atreyu-Heiman Elijah Bohan; brother:...

Jul 4, 2022

David A. Swonger age 70 of Avilla, IN and formerly of Garrett, IN died Monday, July 4, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Dave was born May 29, 1952 in Garrett, IN to Paul E. and Kathryn (Randol) Swonger and they preceded him in death. He married Deborah A. Lewis on August 18, 1973 in Garrett, IN. Dave was...

Jul 2, 2022

Dawn LaRue Miller age 84 of Garrett, IN died Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Methodist Hospital – Richardson, TX. Dawn was born October 26, 1937 in Ft. Wayne, IN to Merritt J. and Cora A. (LaRue) Hyndman and they preceded her in death. She married Louis J. Miller on June 11, 1966 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Ege,...

Jun 25, 2022

Roberta E. Scott Duff age 88 of Indianapolis, IN and formerly of Garrett, IN died Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Westside Garden Plaza in Indianapolis. Roberta was born October 12, 1933 in Altona, IN to Roberts W. and Vera M. (Callahan) Ross. Roberta was a paralegal for the Department of Justice – Washington, D.C.

She married Randolph...

May 20, 2022

Sharon Simon passed away peacefully at Sacred Heart Home in Avilla, IN, on Friday May 20, 2022.  She was born on May 7, 1938 in Garrett, IN, the daughter of Roman and Laura (Blotkamp) Steigmeyer.  She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Neal C. Simon; four children Daniel (Deirdre) Simon of Newburyport, MA; Gregory (Shelley Hahn) Simon...

May 16, 2022

Herman "Randell" Snodgrass age 78 of Butler, IN died Monday, May 16, 2022 in Butler. Randell was born October 1, 1943 in Sparta, TN to Herman Douglas and Odell (Billings) Snodgrass.

Randell married Linda K. Hayes on April 26, 1974 in Muncie, IN. He was a product control manager at Teledine- Ryan in San Diego, CA and...

May 4, 2022

Mary R. Garrison age 50 of Garrett, IN died Wednesday, May 4, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born February 13, 1972 in Elkhart, IN to William D. Parks and Sandra M. Felder. Mary married Chris D. Garrison on December 9, 2017 in Garrett, IN.

Mary was a pilot car driver and loved riding Harley's,...

May 3, 2022

Mark J. Nemeth age 66 of LaOtto, IN died Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in LaOtto. Mark was born November 28, 1955 in South Bend, IN to Emery and Rita (Reiter) Nemeth.  He married Theresa M. Carteaux on June 21, 1986 in Angola, IN. Mark was a truck driver – retiring in 2014.

Mark enjoyed gold prospecting, beer...

Mar 29, 2022

GARRETT — Betty L. McKeever, 81, of Garrett, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at Miller's Merry Manor in Garrett.  Ms. McKeever was born on Aug. 26, 1940, in Garrett, to Delbert and Minnie Hollinger. She attended Garrett High School.  On March 21, 1959, at Cedar Creek Church in Garrett, she married James L. McKeever. He preceded...

Mar 19, 2022

Lowell D. Ordway age 68 of Auburn, IN died Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Lutheran Hospital – Ft. Wayne, IN. Lowell was born May 29, 1953 in Hicksville, OH to Bruce H. and Frances I. (Lake) Ordway and they preceded him in death. He worked for Cold Heading in Angola for 12 years, retiring in 2016.

Lowell...

Mar 12, 2022

Marilyn "Sue" Atkison age 84 of Garrett, IN died Saturday, March 13, 2022 at Miler's Merry Manor – Garrett, IN. Sue was born December 26, 1937 in Toledo, OH to Gaylord E. and Mary Geraldine (Landis) Wells and they preceded her in death. Sue married Charles R. Atkison on November 6, 1960 in Paulding, OH.

Sue had...

Mar 9, 2022

Joleen K. Robinson, age 46, of Butler, IN passed away at Parkview Regional Medical Center (Ft. Wayne, IN) Wednesday, March 9, 2022 with family by her side.  Joleen was born July 17, 1975 in Muncie, IN.  She spent her early childhood in Muncie before a family move to California during her elementary years.  Growing up she enjoyed camping, fishing,...

Mar 8, 2022

Doris A. Parrish age 74 of Hamilton, IN and formerly of Garrett, IN died Tuesday, March 8, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Doris was born March 12, 1947 in Garrett, IN to W.R. "Mike" and Ellen Rachel (McDuffee) Sechler. She married John Compton on August 16, 1969 in Angola, IN           and he died May 7, 1995. She later...

Feb 6, 2022

Janet L. Hathaway age 83 of Ft. Wayne and formerly of Garrett, IN and Indianapolis, IN died Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Story Point Independent Living – Ft. Wayne, IN.  Janet was born March 11, 1938 in Garrett, IN to Charles "Bill" and Mary (Hess) Atkins. She married Eston W. Hathaway on June 8, 1958 in Ft. Wayne, IN....

Feb 6, 2022

Harold Steven Pepple " Steve" or "Pumper" age 79 of Garrett, IN died Sunday, February 6,2022 at Parkview DeKalb. Steve was born June 12, 1942 in Garrett, IN to Harold L. and Ruth Kern Pepple and they preceded him in death.  He owned Pepple's Service Station since 1963 and was a Garrett Fireman for 32 years, retiring in 2004....

Jan 27, 2022

Ronnie Lynn Prentice age 76 of Hudson, IN died Thursday, January 27, 2022 at his home. Ronnie was born May 12, 1945 in Auburn, IN to Ralph E. and Wava A. (Shields) Prentice and they preceded him in death. He married Gloria R. Hardman on June 1, 1968 in Angola, IN. Ronnie was a tool and die maker at...

Jan 6, 2022

GARRETT — Doris L. Kees, 87, of Garrett, Indiana, died on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022.

She was born on Aug. 16, 1934, in Hamilton, Indiana, to Arthur W. and Lucy (Beard) Newcomer.  She was a member of First Church of Christ in Garrett.  Doris was married to Harry Kees on Oct. 31, 1952, in Garrett. He preceded...

Dec 18, 2021

Laura E. Lawhead age 83 of St. Joe, IN died Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Parkview DeKalb Hospital.

Laura was born December 30, 1937 in Ft. Wayne, IN to Robert M. and Cathren D. (Stillwell) Hensinger. She married Gilbert E. Lawhead on January 20, 1968 in Garrett, IN and he died May 3, 2007. Laura worked as...

Dec 11, 2021

Betty Lou Sells age 82 of Auburn, IN died Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Parkview DeKalb Hospital. Betty was born February 15, 1939 in Ft. Wayne, IN to Virgil and Eva (Remaly) Beck and they preceded her in death.  She worked in Production for Garrett Products, retiring in 2001.She started the Garrett Girls Softball League in 1974 and was...