Obituaries

Jun 25, 2017

Christine (Caprino) Fuller age 65 of Huntertown, IN died Sunday, June 25, 2017 at Presence Sacred Heart Home – Avilla, IN. Christine was born July 5, 1951 in Marion, OH to Thomas A. and Josephine A. (Bruno) Caprino and they preceded her in death. She married Thomas F. Fuller on December 28, 1996 in Garrett, IN. She was the...

Jun 21, 2017

Marcia K. Butler age 69 of Garrett, IN died Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Betz Nursing Home – Auburn, IN. She was born August 23, 1947 in Fort Wayne, IN to Jim and Marjorie (Books) Kumffer and they preceded her in death. She married Carlus D. Butler on June 20, 1970 in Fort Wayne; IN. Marcia worked as an...

Jun 19, 2017

Janice E. (Leeson) Knisely

June 23, 1942 – June 19, 2017

Janice graduated from Garrett High School Class of 1960. Janice attended St. Joseph School of Nursing, graduated RN in 1963. Janice worked for 30 years in numerous hospitals in Indianapolis. Blue Cross Shield, and nine years at Indiana Boys School Plainfield, Indiana. Janice home...

Jun 17, 2017

GARRETT — Hilary L. (Smith) Taylor, 43 of Garrett was called home to be with the Lord on June 17, 2017.

Hilary was born on March 30, 1974 to Ron and Chris (Creager) Smith of Garrett. Hilary was married to Dana Taylor on July 5, 1997 in Johnson City, Tennessee

. She is survived by...

Jun 6, 2017

Robert D. Herendeen age 59 of Garrett, IN died Tuesday, June 6, 2017 in Garrett. He was born March 4, 1958 in Fort Wayne, IN to Robert J. and Elcie E. (Parker) Herendeen and the preceded him in death.

He married Carol L. Ravell on August 18, 2009 in Rainelle, WV and she died November 11, 2014....

Jun 1, 2017

Salvatore M. "Sal" Bevilacqua age 74 of Auburn, IN died Thursday June 1, 2017 at VA Medical Center – Ft. Wayne, IN. He was born September 17, 1942 in Buffalo, NY to Joseph J. and Rose F. (Cappella) Bevilacqua and they preceded him in death. Sal married Faye D. Bond on July 23, 1962 in Elizabeth City, NC. He...

May 29, 2017

Gerald L. "Jerry" Bowmar age 81 of Port Orange, FL and formerly of Garrett, IN died Monday, May 29, 2017 at Halifax Health Hospice – Port Orange, FL. Gerald was born February 21, 1936 in Avilla, IN to Gerald J. and Helen (Hess) Bowmar. He married Donna L. Crow on November 21, 1959 in Garrett, IN and she survives...

May 20, 2017

Debra J. Crites age 63 passed with her loving family by her bedside on Saturday, May 20, 2017. She was born May 6, 1954 in Lima, OH to Paul and Ella L. (Brooks) Mansfield. She married Rodney E. Crites on November 29, 1997 in Fredericksburg, VA.

Debra was a Women's Army Corp. Veteran and worked as a...

May 17, 2017

Jack E. Davis age 75 of Garrett, IN passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday , May 17, 2017 at Miller's Merry Manor – Garrett, IN. Jack was born March 24, 1942 in Garrett, IN to Ora C. and Dorthy I. (Greenwalt) Davis. He married Joyce A. Freed on February 1, 1964 in Garrett, IN. He worked...

May 14, 2017

Damon B. Hornett age 39 of Butler, IN died Sunday, May 14, 2017 at his residence. He was born August 25, 1977 in Auburn, IN to David J. and Janet A. (Pepple) Smart. He was as a construction contractor and was currently working at SDI as a welder.

Damon is survived by his children: Haleigh Hornett, Butler,...

May 7, 2017

Gary A. Cook age 72 of Syracuse, IN and previously of Huntertown, IN died Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center – Ft. Wayne. Gary was born June 12, 1944 in Ft. Wayne, IN to Bernard and Hope (Kuzeff) Cook and they preceded him in death. He married Diana (August) Johnston on September 11, 1993 in Garrett,...

May 2, 2017

James E. Leeson age 73 of Garrett, IN died Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at his home. Jim was born January 18, 1944 in Garrett, IN to Sam and Ursula (Vanderbosch) Leeson and they preceded him in death.

Jim was a computer consultant and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church – Garrett, IN; Knights of Columbus Council #1790,...

Apr 23, 2017

Robert J. Sliger age 87 died Sunday, April 23, 2017 at his son's home. Robert was born May 20, 1929 in Garrett, IN to Karl W. and Clara (Miller) Sliger and they preceded him in death. Robert married Jean E. Mavis on October 8, 1955 in Garrett, IN and she died February 26, 1998. Robert was a lifetime farmer,...

Apr 21, 2017

John D. Scranage II age 55 of Waterloo, IN died Friday, April 21, 2017 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home - Ft. Wayne, IN. John was born February 2, 1962 in Elkhart, IN and graduated from DeKalb High School in May 1981. John married Robin L. Wells on March 24, 1984 in Auburn, IN. He was a machine repair...

Apr 16, 2017

Apr 11, 2017

Mitsuko O. Andrews age 89 of Garrett, IN died Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Canterbury Nursing home and rehabilitation - Ft. Wayne, IN. Mitsuko was born August 22, 1927 in Japan to Soubei and Kameyo Onuki and they preceded her in death. She was a waitress at the Forbidden City - Detroit, MI for many years. Mitsuko is survived...

Apr 6, 2017

Garland Spencer Link age 81 of Auburn and previously Waterloo died Thursday, April 6, 2017 at DeKalb Health - Auburn, IN. Garland was born May 18, 1935 in Auburn, IN to Harold and Viva (Pippenger) Link. He was a tool and die maker, job shopper and contracting engineer. Garland was a member of Mensa and a lifetime member of...

Mar 28, 2017

Roberta J. Hatton age 77 of Garrett, IN died Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at her daughter's home. Roberta was born September 11, 1939 in Ft. Wayne, IN to George E. and Edith D. (Pliett) Stout and they preceded her in death. She married Orpheus Hatton on April 21, 1956 in Columbia City, IN and he died July 28, 2002....

Mar 19, 2017

Velda Bernice Hoops Booth age 56 of Auburn, IN died Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Grey Stone Health & Rehabilitation - Fort Wayne, IN surrounded by family. Velda was born May 11, 1960 in Denver, CO to Paul & Bertha (Stillwell) Hoops. Velda married Timothy Booth on June 2, 1979 in Aurora, CO. Velda has a spent her lifetime...

Mar 9, 2017

Michael W. Zumbaugh of Garrett, Indiana October 22, 1953 - March 9, 2017 Michael W. Zumbaugh age 63 of Garrett, IN died Thursday, March 9, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. Michael was born October 22, 1953 in Garrett, IN to John A. and Madelaine (Creager) Zumbaugh and they preceded him in death. Michael married Diane C....