Obituaries

Aug 28, 2020

David L. Moody age 79 of Garrett, IN died Friday, August 28, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. David was born May 15, 1941 in Eastport, ME to Ellery Davis and Helen Pauline (Rose) Moody. He married Barbara A. Ruff on July 7, 1994 in Ft. Wayne, IN. David worked in construction and then at Superior Auto and Jack...

Aug 25, 2020

Charles "Steven" Sprague age 72 of Garrett, IN died Tuesday, August 25, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Steve was born February 10, 1948 in Auburn, IN to Charles and Evelyn H. (Miller) Sprague. He married Carol "Jane" Wallace on May 24, 1997 in Gatlinburg, TN. He was a self -employed mechanic, retiring in 2013. He was an avid...

Aug 19, 2020

William L. Snyder age 68 of Garrett, I died Wednesday, August 19, 2020 in Garrett. He was born August 30, 1951 in Garrett,IN. William worked at Griffith Rubber Mills, retiring in 2013. He was a United States Marine  Vietnam Veteran.

He was a member of the Garrett American Legion Post #178

He married Lynn M....

Aug 14, 2020

William "Mike" Mansfield age 70 of Churubusco, IN died Friday, August 14, 2020 in Auburn, IN. Mike was born September 3, 1949 in Garrett, IN to George W. and Rosie E. (Thompson) Mansfield and they preceded him in death.

Mike was a 1968 graduate of Garrett High School and worked at Dana Corp. – Churubusco, retiring in...

Aug 7, 2020

Marianne Caprino of Garrett passed away peacefully on Friday August 7, 2020 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana at the age of 71. She spent her life working as director of operations for group homes for adults with developmental disabilities. She was a very kind and gentle person who adored all her nephews, great nieces and great nephews. ...

Aug 5, 2020

John A. Cummins Jr. age 64 of Garrett, IN died Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Parkview-DeKalb, Auburn, IN. John was born May 6, 1956 in Columbus, IN to John A. and Mary J. Cummins Sr. John had taught at the Anthis Career center in Ft. Wayne many years ago. He was a United States Navy veteran and a member...

Jul 25, 2020

Carolyn (Stroh) Vaughn, 88, of Tucker, Georgia, formerly of Garrett, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020.

She was born in LaPorte, Indiana, to Roy and Ethalinda Stroh.

Carolyn loved to golf and travel, especially for her yearly trips to Garrett for her school class reunion.

Survivors include her daughters, Linda Norton,...

Jul 14, 2020

Merle Lee Troyer age 83 of LaOtto, IN died Tuesday July 14, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Merle was born July 27, 1936 in LaOtto, IN to Darrell E. and Vestal (Rhodes) Troyer and they preceded him in death. He married Glenda R. Hazelton on August 15, 1959 in Garrett, IN. He worked in purchasing...

Jul 10, 2020

Shirley A. Wallace age 74 of Auburn, IN died Friday, July 10, 2020 at her home. Shirley was born March 12, 1946 in Gary, IN to Sidney L. and Mildred P. (Severns) Haynes. She married Max A. Wallace on July 4, 1975 in Garrett, IN. Shirley had her B.S. degree from Indiana State University and her masters from Ball...

Jul 9, 2020

Betty A. Creager age 92 of Auburn, IN and formerly of Garrett, IN died Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Miller's Merry Manor – Garrett, IN. She was born September 15, 1927 in Auburn, IN to Raymond A. and Iva Marie (Arens) Weaver. She was a saleswoman at Stern's Women's Clothing and was a secretary at Electric Motors before she...

Jul 7, 2020

David A. Thiel age 73 of Garrett, IN died Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital – Ft. Wayne, IN. David was born June 25, 1947 in Ft. Wayne, IN to Lewis and Valera (Lohman) Thiel and they preceded him in death. David married Barbara L. Bowman on April 20, 1968 in Wolcottville, IN. He was a CAD engineer...

Jul 3, 2020

Marilyn L. Runion age 89 of Garrett, IN died Friday, July 3, 2020 at Parkview – Randallia Dr.

Marilyn was born June 26, 1931 in Willard, OH to John A. and Josephine (Frost) Wyatt. She was a homemaker and babysat also. She had worked at Garrett Rubber Company for 3 years.

She married Norman E....

Jun 30, 2020

Rita Kay Harpel, daughter of the late Calvin and Betty (Difenderfer) Zeedyk, was born June 17, 1959 in Kendallville, Indiana.  She passed from this life at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri at the age of 61 years.

As a young girl, Rita grew up in Indiana and graduated from Churubusco High School in Churubusco, Indiana.

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Jun 29, 2020

Jon W. Thiel age 78 of Auburn, IN died Monday, June 29, 2020 at  Parkview DeKalb Hospital – Auburn, IN. Jon was born December 17, 1941 in Ft. Wayne, IN to Lewis and Valera (Lohman) Thiel. He married Margaret L. Ort on May 8, 1976 in Auburn, IN.  Jon worked for I & M Power as a lineman and...

Jun 21, 2020

Charles H. Summers Jr. age 71 of Garrett, IN died Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center – Ft. Wayne, IN. He was born November 29, 1948 in Ft. Wayne, IN to Charles H. and Beverly J. (Cripe) Summers. Charles married Joyce L. Kingsley on August 23, 1980 in Auburn, IN. Charles was a factory worker at...

Jun 20, 2020

Piper C. Placencia age 47 of Garrett, IN died Saturday, June 20, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Piper was born May 5, 1973 in Kokomo, IN to Gary and Ruth (Bittner) Merrell.

She was a graduate of DeKalb High School and Anderson University. She started the Art Program at Lakewood Park in 2004...

Jun 13, 2020

Wava L. Woolard, age 74, of North Pole, Alaska, died Saturday, June 13th, 2020, at The Carlyle at Stonebridge Park, in Southlake, Texas.

Wava was born September 16th, 1945 , in Auburn, to Forrest B. and Francis R. (Reed) Maggert.  Wava married Warren B. Woolard on September 8th, 1972, in Auburn, IN and he survives in North...

May 29, 2020

Nancy D. Heiniger age 73 of LaOtto, IN died Friday, May 29, 2020 at her residence. She was born October 1, 1946 in Detroit, MI to Melvin and Delores (Fairbrother) Morgret. She married Bruce E. Heiniger in June 26, 1982 in Fort Wayne, IN. She was a homemaker and member of the Grace Summit Church – Ft. Wayne, IN;...

May 25, 2020

Edward (Ed) Allen Bowman, 77, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on Mary 25, 2020 at Aperion Healthcare - Ft. Wayne, IN

Ed was born July 30, 1942 in Garrett, Indiana.  He was the son of Kenneth and Clara (Diederich) Bowman.  Ed retired from Tokheim Corporation in 1992 after 26 years.  Ed was also part owner and...

May 14, 2020

Fred A. Clevenger age 85 of Hudson, IN died Thursday, May 14, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Fred was born May 19, 1934 in Noble County, IN to Lester R. and Myrtle (Loney) Clevenger. He married Violet R. Shipe on August 30, 1952 in Hudson, IN.  Fred worked as a welder and later as a...