Obituaries

Apr 28, 2021

Jo Hummell age 77 for Auburn, IN died Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Parkview DeKalb – Auburn, IN. Jo was born February 13, 1944 in Reading, MI to Raymond R. and Mary M. (Berry) McClelland and they preceded her in death. Jo married Kenneth W. Hummell on December 8, 1991 in Albion, IN. She had worked as an accountant...

Apr 27, 2021

Mary L. Etheridge age 91 of Huntertown, IN died Tuesday, April 27, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.

Mary is survived by her son: Steve (Pam) Etheridge, Kendallville, IN daughters: Sherry (Patrick) Shaw, Huntertown, IN; Kathy Etheridge, Huntertown, IN; Grandsons: Phillip Shaw; Kirk S. (Ines) Etheridge; granddaughter: Erin (Jeremy) Heitkamp; great grandchildren: Kayne Duncan and Taylor Shaw....

Apr 12, 2021

Marilyn B. McCorkel age 92 of Garrett, IN died Monday, April 12, 2021 at Miller's Merry Manor – Garrett, IN. Marilyn was born April 28, 1928 in Garrett, IN to Ralph and Geraldine G. (Byanski) Greenwalt ad they preceded her in death.

Marilyn was a homemaker and member of the Garrett United Methodist Church.

Marilyn...

Apr 10, 2021

Max A. McDonald age 60 of Garrett, IN died Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center – Ft. Wayne, IN. Max was born April 4, 1961 in Deland, FL to Harry "Mack" and Darlene (Stark) McDonald and they preceded him in death. He married Sharon A. Chlebus on December 10, 1991 in Hudson, IN.

Max...

Apr 6, 2021

Susanna Marie Johnson age 90 of Auburn, IN died Tuesday, April 6, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.  Susanna was born February 10, 1931 in Richland Twp. – DeKalb County to Forrest R. and Adah Fay (Goe) Nicholas and they preceded her in death. She married Vernon Roy Johnson on August 27, 1949 in Pickstown, SD and he died...

Apr 2, 2021

Donald Eugene Isham Jr. age 36 of Garrett, IN died Friday, April 2, 2021 in Garrett. He was born November 19, 1984 in Auburn, IN to Donald Eugene Isham Sr. and Vicki Lynn (Harroff) Isham and they preceded him in death.

Donald is survived by his children: Landen McClure, Natalee McDonald, Dylan Isham and Emmalee Isham. Also...

Mar 27, 2021

GARRETT — James "Jim" Francis Binz Jr., died in his sleep at 10:16 p.m., on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Parkview Hospital Randallia Campus in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born in Lafayette, Indiana, and raised in Garrett, Indiana, by Elvis and James Binz Sr.

He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1969...

Mar 19, 2021

Donna A. Lampe age 89 of Auburn, IN died Friday, March 19, 2021 at Miller's Merry Manor – Garrett, IN.

Donna was born September 10, 1931 in Woodburn, IN to Dorwin and Mary (Lake) Yerks and they preceded her in death. Donna married Walter W. Lampe on May 28, 1949 in Harlan, IN and he died October...

Mar 17, 2021

Alexzander Shayne Craig age 14 of Garrett, IN died Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Alexzander Shayne was born June 26, 2006 in Avon, IN. Alexzander Shayne was an 8th grader at Garrett Middle School.

Alexzander Shayne is survived by his father: Quentin J. (Heather) Craig, Garrett, IN; mother:  Kay (Jaime) East, New Haven, IN; brothers: Christian M. London,...

Mar 16, 2021

Ralph "Eddie" Tittle age 60 of Ft. Wayne, IN and formerly of Garrett, IN died Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Miller's Merry Manor – Ft. Wayne, IN. Eddie was born May 24, 1960 in Ft. Wayne, IN to George F. and Anna M. (Smith) Tittle and they preceded him in death.

Eddie is survived by 2 sisters:...

Mar 2, 2021

Richard D. Yarde age 83 of Auburn, IN and formerly of Garrett, IN died Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Auburn Village Rehab. Richard was born March 21, 1937 in Garrett, IN to Howard D. and Helen (Grogg) Yarde and they preceded him in death. He graduated from the Indiana School of The Deaf in 1957.

Richard married...

Feb 4, 2021

Garrett - Lorraine A. Zolman, 74, of Garrett, passed away at her home on Thursday, Feb 4, 2021.  She was born on July 5, 1946 in Garrett to Henry "Leo" and Dorothea Lorraine (Wenner) Bixler.

On December 17, 1965, she married Neal Zolman.  They enjoyed 50 years of marriage until Neil preceded her in death on May...

Feb 4, 2021

Angela Mae Demske, 80, Garrett, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at her home with her family by her side.  She was born on July 8, 1940, in Kendallville to Harold and Lennettia (Bloom) Bauman.  On Oct 1, 1960, in Garrett, she married John Demske.

Angela worked 20 years in the cafeteria for the Garrett...

Feb 4, 2021

Garrett - June Rose Weller, 98, of Garrett, died on Thursday, Feb 4, 2021 at Parkview Randallia Hospice in Fort Wayne.  She was born on June 17, 1922 in Garrett to the late Jasper and Beatrice (Strawser) Spencer.  June graduated from Garrett High School in 1942, and then attended Warner Beauty College in Fort Wayne, graduating in September of...

Feb 2, 2021

Linda R. Norris age 60 of Martinsville, IN died Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at her sister's home in Corunna, IN. Linda was born November 12, 1960 in Indianapolis, IN to Hershel E. and Shirley M. (Williams) Phelps. She worked as a cashier and a bartender during periods in her life.

Linda is survived by her mother: Shirley...

Feb 1, 2021

Carl A. Andrews age 93 of Garrett, IN died Monday, February 1, 2021 at Orchard Pointe – Kendallville, IN.  Carl was born August 26, 1927 in Garrett, IN to Lawrence D. and Nona (Quigley) Andrews and they preceded him in death.  He married Corinne Kohler on March 8,1952 in Hamilton, IN and she died January 18,1996. Carl was in...

Jan 24, 2021

Regina Molargik age 92 of Corunna, IN died Sunday, January 24, 2021. Regina was born August 28, 1928 in Bronson, MI to Walter and Theresa (Herman) Antoszkiewicz and they preceded her in death. Regina married William L. Molargik on September 14, 1963 in Bronson, MI and he died March 17, 2019. Regina was a homemaker and member of St....

Jan 15, 2021

Steven E. Davis Sr. age 79 of Garrett, IN died Friday, January 15 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center – Ft. Wayne, IN. Steven was born April 6, 1941 in New Castle, IN to Edgar C. and Iva Ree (Mundy) Davis and they preceded him in death. Steve was a United States Army Veteran – serving in Korea during...

Jan 7, 2021

Brenda Ann Gingery age 63 of Garrett, IN died Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Parkview DeKalb Hospital – Auburn, IN. Brenda was born June 22, 1957 in Crossville, TN to Edward Allen and Ruth Ellen (Handshoe) McCormick. Brenda married Roger W. Gingery on October 19, 1986 in Auburn, IN and he died June 1, 1991. Brenda was a clerk...

Jan 5, 2021

William J. "Bill" Norris, age 59, died Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center – Ft. Wayne, IN. Bill was born October 25, 1961 in Garrett, IN to Jay W. and Alma "Jane" Norris, who preceded him in death. Bill was a lifelong member of the Garrett community and St. Joseph Catholic Church. He worked for DDK...