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Alice V. Ricketts
Jan 6, 2014
Alice V. Ricketts March 26, 1921 - January 6, 2014 Alice V. Ricketts, age 92, of Garrett, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2014 at DeKalb Health surrounded by her loving family. She was a true matriarch of the family. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her faith, church and family was what she lived for....
Regenna Ann Dorton
Jan 3, 2014
Regenna Ann Dorton age 50 of Garrett, IN died Friday, January 3, 2014 at Wesley Healthcare - Auburn, IN. She was born November 18, 1963 in Hazard, KY. She was a cashier at Walmart in Auburn for 2 years. Regenna is survived by a daughter - Leslie Ann Morton, Garrett, IN She was preceded in death by a brother:...
Jennie L. Mccarthy
Jan 2, 2014
Jennie L. McCarthy January 22, 1937 - January 2, 2014 Jennie L. McCarthy, age 77, of Garrett, died on Tuesday, January 2, 2014. She was born January 22, 1937 in Maryville, TN to the late Roy and Jennie (Kellar) Tipton. She is survived by her husband, Ron McCarthy; 2 daughters, Cindy Bender and Joyce Winstel; a son, Duane Lapp;...
Stephen W. Shoemaker
Dec 30, 2013
Stephen W. Shoemaker, age 59, of Garrett, died on Monday, December 30, 2013 at his residence. He was born August 27, 1954 to the late Robert W. and Alice (Pedigo) Shoemaker. He is survived by a daughter, Megan Kimberly Shoemaker and a son, Justin Wayne Shoemaker both of Auburn; 2 brothers, Terry Shoemaker and Jeff McClusky both of Kentucky;...
Dale D. Neukom Sr
Dec 25, 2013
Dale D. Neukom SR. of Garrett, IN, passed away at age 87 on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at Miller's Merry Manor in Garrett. He was born October 13, 1926 in Auburn, IN to Reno and Edith (Carnahan) Neukom and they precede him in death. Dale married Theda Krum on July 3, 1947 in Ashley, IN and she passed away...
Joseph T. Cattell
Dec 24, 2013
Joseph T. Cattell, age 88 of Garrett, IN died Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at Miller's Merry Manor in Garrett, IN. He was born July 12, 1925 in Garrett, IN to George F. and Ethel (Girardot) Cattell and they preceded him in death. He married Veronica M. Mikrut on July 4, 1949 in Pittsburgh, PA and she survives in Garrett,...
Alice L. Freeman
Dec 24, 2013
Alice L. Freeman July 15, 1919 - December 24, 2013 Alice L. Freeman, age 94 of LaOtto, IN, died on Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at Presence Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. She was born July 15, 1919 to the late Clarence and Inez (Beckley) Schutt in Swan Township, Noble County, IN. She was a graduate of LaOtto High School....
Dr. Jack L. Souder
Dec 14, 2013
Dr. Jack Leroy Souder, age 75, of Andrews, NC died peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2013 after a long battle with cancer, in his mountain home in Franklin, NC, that her shared with his loving wife of six and a half years, Susan (Jaeger) Souder. He was born March 31, 1938 in Auburn to the late Stewart and Katherine...
John Gillespie
Dec 2, 2013
John Gillespie age 86 of Auburn, IN died Monday, December 2, 2013 at Betz Nursing Home in Auburn, IN. John was born May 10, 1927 in Auburn, IN to Eber A. and Valaria G. (Blevins) Gillespie and they preceded him in death. He married Vivian Custer on July 27, 1947 in Garrett, IN and she survives in Auburn, IN....
Carl W. Shoudel Sr
Nov 30, 2013
Carl W. Shoudel Sr., age 93 of Fort Wayne passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2013 at Bethlehem Woods in Fort Wayne. He was born November 4, 1920 in Garrett to Charles T. and Cora G. (Mansfield) Shoudel and they preceded him in death. He retired from the U.S. Army as a Master Sergeant and was a Purple Heart...
Joyce A. Tackett
Nov 28, 2013
Joyce A. Tackett, age 80, of Garrett, passed away on November 28, 2013 at Select Specialty Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born April 7, 1933 in Columbus, OH to James Gall Jr. and Anna C. (Seum) Gall and they preceded her in death. She worked at North American Van Lines in Fort Wayne for over 20 years, retiring...
Coy Neeley Jr
Nov 15, 2013
Coy Neeley Jr. age 69, of Garrett, died on Friday, November 15, 2013 at his residence. He was born August 16, 1944 to Coy Neeley Sr. and Marygold (Warrix) Neeley in Garrett and they preceded him in death. He married Sheila Beber on October 31, 1962 in Virginia Beach, VA and she died on March 13, 1978. Coy was...
Scott T. Albright
Nov 15, 2013
Scott T. Albright age 43, of Auburn, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2013 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born July 3, 1970 in Middletown, OH to Darryl and Janet (Delong) Albright and they preceded him in death. Scott worked at the Salvation Army. Scott is survived by his sons, Josh (Kaytelyn) Robertson of Auburn, Brandon Robertson...
Marie Picklesimer
Oct 30, 2013
Marie Picklesimer age 78 of Garrett, IN died Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at the Laurels of DeKalb in Butler, IN. She was born November 14, 1934 in Hazard, KY to James and Pliney (Gross) McIntosh. She married Jesse F. Picklesimer on June 18, 1955 in Washington, IN and he died February 21, 1999. She was a cook at Miller's...
Mary Molargik
Oct 23, 2013
Mary Molargik January 10, 1923 - October 23, 2013 Mary Molargik age 90 of Garrett, IN died Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at Miller's Merry Manor, Garrett, IN. She was born January 10, 1923 in Terre Haute, IN to Antoni and Marie (Washavich) Kuckewich and they preceded her in death. She married Michael Molargik on August 21, 1948 in Terre...
Robert L. Hillegass
Oct 20, 2013
Robert L. Hillegass age 82 of Garrett, IN died Sunday, October 20, 2013 at his home. He was born September 8, 1931 in Altona, IN to Franklin M. and Della Mae (Tindal) Hillegass. He married Joan B. Windle in Kendallville, IN on December 6, 1958. Robert was a lifetime Garrett resident. He was an Air Force veteran. He retired...
Marianne R Grueb
Oct 16, 2013
Marianne R. Grueb, age 83, of Garrett, died on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at Betz Nursing Home in Auburn. She was born May 7, 1930 in Fort Wayne to the late Edward and Caroline (Reuille) Bakle. She married Charles J. Grueb in Fort Wayne on April 28, 1948 and he died February 25, 1997. Marianne was a homemaker and...
Mark A. Simmons
Oct 10, 2013
Mark A. Simmons age 52 of Auburn, IN and formerly of Garrett, IN died Thursday, October 10, 2013 at his home. He was born March 1, 1961 in Kendallville, IN to Richard S. and Elsie (Wagner) Simmons. Mark worked at Cooper and Tower Automotive and at the Auburn House. He was a member of Dayspring Church. Mark is survived...
Marjorie Doris Saxer
Oct 6, 2013
Marjorie Doris (Kelham) Saxer, age 89 of Garrett, IN died Sunday, October 6, 2013 at Miller's Merry Manor in Garrett. She was born November 22, 1923 in Garrett, to Melvin and Mae (Clark) Kelham and they preceded her in death. She married Raymond "Bud" Saxer on July 27, 1946 in Garrett and he died August 29, 2007. She had...
Glenn W. Steigmeyer
Oct 1, 2013
Glenn W. Steigmeyer September 3, 1953 - October 1, 2013 Glenn W. Steigmeyer, age 60 of Ogden, Utah, and formerly of Garrett, died Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at his residence. He was born September 3, 1953 in Garrett to William and Sharon (Simon) Steigmeyer. He is preceded in death by his father, a brother, Brent Steigmeyer and a sister,...
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