Patricia Ann (Ridenour) Bartels
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...
Marilyn J. (Neff) Williams
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...
Steven L. Crager
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...
Kelly Jean Gaugler
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)...
Enrique Saralu
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....
Judy Ann (Morrisson) Mundt
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...
Richard L. Sechler
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....
Regina R. (Lough) Anderson
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....
James A. Leutz
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...
Samuel J. Blotkamp
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....
Raymond P. Perry
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...
Carol Sue (Bussell) Reese
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...
David A. Lequia
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...
Margaret "Gale" (Marty) Adrian
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,...
Joseph R. Lafever
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...
Steven E. Howard
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...
Eyvond (Whobrey) Shroads
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...
Carlus D. Butler
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...
Lawrence "Larry" C. Zecca
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...
Doris A. (Dolan) Howard
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...
