Obituaries

Aug 26, 2025

James "Jim" A. Leutz, Age 77, of Garrett, IN and formerly of Sylvania, Ohio passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

James was hard working, gentle, loving, caring!

He never complained, not even about one of the most painful battles with pancreatic cancer!

Jim, on a life-changing day in...

Aug 15, 2025

Samuel J. Blotkamp age 74 of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025 at Parkview Randallia Hospital – Ft. Wayne, IN. Sam was born November 3, 1950 in Garrett, IN to Harold E. and Leah D. (Malcolm) Blotkamp.

Sam is survived by his step mother: Evelyn Blotkamp, Kendallville, IN; sisters: Susan (David) Baldwin, Ft....

Aug 4, 2025

Raymond P. Perry age 65 of Auburn, In   and formerly of Garrett, IN passed away Monday, August 4, 2025 at Auburn Village. Raymond was born November 28, 1959 in Garrett, IN to Paul L. and Dorcas "Dottie" A. (Parker) Perry.

Raymond was a Maintenance man at a age 55 and over condominium complex in Florida before moving...

Jul 19, 2025

Carol Sue (Bussell) Reese, age 79, of Auburn passed away on July 19th, 2025.

Carol was born in Garrett, IN, on March 28, 1946, to J. Phillip and Helen (Stebing) Bussell.

She attended Auburn High School, graduating in 1964, followed by entering Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing in Ft. Wayne, graduating in 1967. She worked...

Jul 7, 2025

David A. LeQuia age 66 of Garrett, IN passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025 in Garrett. David was born July 21, 1958 in Racine, WI to Alvin G. and Loretta M. (Jensen) LeQuia.

He was a painter at Alcoa

David is survived by his daughter: Shanna LeQuia Blair, Garrett, IN; 7 grandchildren; sister: Terrylynn...

Jul 3, 2025

Margaret "Gale" Adrian age 78 of La Porte, IN passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Miller's Merry Manor – Garrett, IN. Gale was born September 24, 1946 in La Porte, IN to Robert O. and Linda (Yoder) Marty who preceded her in death. Gale was an elementary teacher in La Porte for 30 years, teaching at Maple, Handley,...

Jun 26, 2025

Joseph R. LaFever age 95 of Ft. Wayne, IN passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025 with his loving family by his side. Joseph was born August 2, 1929 in Ft. Wayne, IN to Donald and Madonna LaFever. Joseph married Arlene M. Rogers on February 19, 1951 in Ft. Wayne, IN and she passed away on November 17, 2011. Joseph...

Jun 20, 2025

Steven E. Howard age 58 of Franklin, IN and formerly of Garrett, IN passed away Friday, June 20, 2025 at Community Hospital South – Indianapolis, IN. Steven was born October 19, 1966 in Akron, OH to Edward Allen and Doris A. (Dolan) Howard.

Steven had an associate degree from IPFW – Purdue and was a produce clerk...

May 29, 2025

Eyvond Shroads age 86 of Garrett, IN and previously of Wawaka, IN passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Eyvond was born July 21, 1938 in Edmondson County, KY to Phlemon and Blanche (White) Whobrey.

She was a buyer/purchasing agent at Stanadyne in Garrett, IN for 5 years. She had attended the Wawaka...

May 25, 2025

Carlus D. Butler age 81 of Auburn, IN and formerly of Garrett, IN passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025 at Betz Nursing Home- Auburn, IN. Carlus was born December 14, 1943 in Warsaw, IN to Carl A and Mabel Marie (Greider) Butler. He married Marcia K. Kumffer on June 20, 1970 in Ft. Wayne, IN and she passed away...

May 23, 2025

Lawrence " Larry" C. Zecca age 67 of Garrett, IN passed away on Friday. May 23, 2025. Lawrence was born July 1, 1957 in Garrett, IN to Henry Zecca Sr. and Mary Helen (Butler) Zecca. Larry was a general worker for Messenger Corporation - Auburn, IN.

Everyone called Lawrence –Larry. He was a rock n' roll enthusiast...

May 14, 2025

Doris A. Howard age 91 of Franklin, IN and formerly of Garrett, IN passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Compass Park – Franklin, IN. Doris was born October 16, 1933 in Garrett, IN to Richard L. and Margaret D. (Leeson) Dolan and they preceded her in death. Doris married Edward Allen Howard on October 28, 1951 in...

Apr 30, 2025

Erik B. Jacobs age 57 of Garrett, IN passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 in Garrett. Erik was born December 22, 1967 in Kendallville, IN to Henry Lloyd and Cynthia R. (Gillingham) Jacobs.

Erik was a union brick layer – re-bricking fire kilns, retiring in 2022. He was a United States Marine veteran – serving during...

Apr 25, 2025

Lawrence P. "Larry" Faulkner age 69 of Garrett, IN entered into the arms of the Lord on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Parkview – DeKalb, Auburn, IN.  Larry was born April 16, 1956 in Marion, IN to Paul E. and LaVonne (McKitrick) Faulkner. Larry married Julia Parker on April 16, 1977 in Auburn, IN and she survives in Garrett....

Apr 11, 2025

Fredrick W. Robke age 90 passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025 at Astral at Auburn. Fred was born October 13, 1934 in Wells County to Fritz and Wilhelmine "Minnie" (Koenemann) Robke.

Fred was a lifetime farmer and had worked at Cooper Tire in production. He was a United States Army veteran.

Fred is survived...

Apr 8, 2025

Tonya E. Corbin age 36 of Garrett,IN passed away on Tuesday, April 8th in Garrett. Tonya was born April 4, 1989 in Aburn, IN to Donald Scott and Jodie (Helbert) Corbin. Tonya was a CAD drafter in Auburn, IN.

Tonya is survived by her mother: Jodie (Gary) Martin, Auburn, IN; grandmother: Peggy McGlothlin, Garrett, IN; 3 daughters:...

Apr 8, 2025

Diane E. Khan age 66 of Garrett, IN passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at Parkview DeKalb Hospital – Auburn, IN. Diane was born July 11, 1958 in Ft. Wayne, IN to John and Mary Alice (Davis) Fleckenstein.

Diane is survived by her mother: Mary Alice Ellert, Garrett, IN; son: Jaime Watkins, Ft. Wayne, IN; 2...

Mar 27, 2025

Corunna – Richard Jay "Butch" Adams Sr., 76, of Corunna, passed away at his home on Thursday, March 27, 2025.  He was born on November 9, 1948, in Sturgis, Michigan to Jason and Ilda M. (Zook) Adams.  Butch was a proud US Army veteran.  In his free time, he enjoyed being outdoors and spending time gardening.  He also enjoyed...

Mar 26, 2025

William J. "Bill" Carlin, 81, of Garrett, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at his home in Garrett.  Bill was born on December 16, 1943, in Garrett, to Joseph M. and Helen A. (McDonald) Carlin.  He was a US Army veteran, serving his country in Vietnam.  Bill was a letter carrier for the US Postal Service, retiring in...

Mar 19, 2025

Rebekah B. Pfierman age 102 passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Rebekah was born May 28, 1922 in Columbia City, IN to Perl K. and Blanche E. (Knight) Lawrence.

She married Floyd Isiah Pfierman on October 6, 1940 in Harlan, IN and he passed away on July 5, 2010. She was...