Obituaries

Dec 29, 2025

Kay Louise Bugert age 82 of LaOtto, IN passed away Monday, December 29, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Kay was born August 5, 1943 in Garrett, IN to Oscar Lee and Leah M. (Smith) Johnson and they preceded her in death. She married Robert M. Bugert on August 29, 1964 in Churubusco, IN and he passed way February...

Dec 4, 2025

Amberly M. Anderson age 43 of Garrett, IN passed away at 8:45 a.m. Thursday, December 4, 2025. Amberly was born September 29, 1982 in Covington, Kentucky to Michael and Kimberly (Fathman) Harding.

She married Mark A. Haskins on June 16, 2021 in Gatlinburg, TN.

Amberly is survived by her parents: husband: Mark A. Haskins, Garrett,...

Nov 29, 2025

Dorotha "Dottie" M. Moore age 97 of Garrett, IN passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Ascension Sacred Heart Home – Avilla, IN. Dottie was born February 28, 1928 in Flagstaff, AZ to Gordon R. and Teresa (Michelbach) DeBruler. She married Nary D. Moore on February 3, 1951 in Ligioner, IN and he passed away on October 26, 1984....

Nov 27, 2025

Sharron L. Carroll age 89 of Lake of the Woods – Hudson, IN passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025 with her loving family by her side. Sharron was born September 16, 1936 in Angola, IN to Lynn and Evelyn (Fisher) Andrews.  She married James E. Carroll on June 23, 1956 in Garrett, IN and he passed on October 8,...

Nov 21, 2025

Thomas "T.C." Paul Cook age 76 of Garrett, IN passed away Friday, November 21, 2025 at Parkview-DeKalb Hospital with his family by his side. T.C. was born November 16, 1949 in Garrett, IN to Robert Paul and Joan H. (Swartz) Cook and they preceded him in death.

T.C. married Lynette Moore on September 27, 1969 in Auburn,...

Nov 13, 2025

Robert "Bobby" L. Shafer age 78 of Garrett, IN passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Bobby was born August 26, 1947 in Garrett, IN to Maurice "Moorie" E. and Nelda N. (Kees) Shafer. Bobby was a conductor on the B & O and CSX Railroads for 50 years, retiring in 2021.

He...

Nov 13, 2025

Nick York age 55 of Corunna, IN passed at home with his mother and father by his side on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:12 a.m.

Nick was born January 30, 1970 in Italy to Kent and Anita (Johnson) York.

Nick was a retired Pipefitter from Local Union #166 with 30 years of service.

Nov 10, 2025

Patricia "Pat" Ann Bartels age 87 passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, November 10, 2025. Pat was born November 13, 1937 in Hicksville, OH to Harry B. and Pauline M. (Beverly) Ridenour and they preceded her in death. She married R. Wayne Bartels on September 6, 1958 in Garrett, IN. She and Wayne owned The Garrett...

Nov 1, 2025

Marilyn J. Williams, 78, of Garrett, Indiana, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025, surrounded by family. Born April 29, 1947, in Pennsylvania to Walter and Florence Neff, Marilyn spent her early years in San Diego, California, where she had her three children before settling in Indiana in 1977.

There, she built a loving home and eventually...

Oct 8, 2025

Steven L, Crager age 68 of Garrett, IN passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Steven was born May 19, 1957 in Garrett, IN to Cola and Mary-Lou (King) Crager. He married Debra L. Hatton on August 26, 1978 in LaOtto, IN and she survives in Garrett.

Steven worked as a process engineer...

Oct 7, 2025

Kelly J. Gaugler, 66, passed away peacefully at Parkview Regional Medical Center from Bulbar ALS on October, 7, 2025 surrounded by people she loved.  She was born in Elkhart, Indiana, on April 5, 1959, and is the daughter of Jean A. (Thomas) Green and Karl (Dixie) Gaugler.

She is survived by her mother and sisters Michele (Bob)...

Oct 5, 2025

Enrique Saralu age 77 of Corunna, IN passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center – Ft. Wayne, IN. Enrique was born May 24, 1948, in Saipan – Marianna Islands to Nieves Saralu and she preceded him in death. He married Teltista K. Pialur on February 10, 1973, in Saipan and she survives in Corunna, IN....

Sep 27, 2025

Judith "Judy" Ann  (Morrisson) Mundt age 84 passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025 with her loving daughter by her side. Judy was born November 13, 1940 in Sturgis, MI to Jesse and Ruby (Woodworth) Morrisson. Judy was a graduate of Sturgis High School . Judy married Norman L. Mundt on August 18, 1984 in Sturgis, MI and he passed...

Sep 26, 2025

Richard L. Sechler age 90 of Garrett, IN passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025 surrounded by his loving grandchildren. Richard was born October 28, 1934 in Edgerton, OH to Harold J. and Alberta E. (Morgan) Sechler.

Richard married Norma Jean Mowrey on June 14, 1958 in Garrett, IN and she passed away on December 20, 2017....

Sep 13, 2025

Regina R. Anderson age 75 of Waterloo, IN passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Betz Nursing Home - Auburn, IN. Regina was born December 30, 1949 in Buckhannon, WV to Bernard H. and Inez L. (Burns) Lough. Regina worked at Walmart until her retirement..

Regina was a member of Lakewood Park Baptist Church - Auburn, IN....

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...