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Ruth I. Gerner

Ruth I. Gerner

Aug 22, 2013

Ruth I. Gerner, age 89 of Butler, IN and formerly of Garrett, IN died at 7:55 p.m. Thursday, August 22, 2013 at the Laurels of DeKalb. She was born December 27, 1923 in Garrett, IN to Karl M. and Hazel M. (Edwards) Gerner. She was an executive secretary at Magnavox and Bowmar Instruments in Ft. Wayne, IN. She was...

Derek R. Conrad

Derek R. Conrad

Aug 21, 2013

Derek R. Conrad, age 36 of Garrett, beloved son of Phillip and Kathie (Speaker) Conrad, died in the loving arms of his family and friends on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at his residence. He was born January 8, 1977 in Auburn, IN. He graduated from Garrett High School in 1995. He attended IPFW for three years and was currently...

Kenneth F. Smith

Kenneth F. Smith

Aug 18, 2013

Kenneth F. Smith, age 82 of Garrett, died on Sunday, August 18, 2013 at his residence. He was born August 14, 1931 in Fort Wayne, IN to Burl and Verma (Fitch) Smith and they preceded him in death. He married Marilyn E. Rodey on August 7, 1965 in Fort Wayne and she died August 8, 2009. He was a...

Raymond E. Souder

Raymond E. Souder

Aug 16, 2013

Raymond E. Souder June 5, 1927 - August 16, 2013 Raymond E. Souder, age 86 of Avilla and formerly of Garrett, died on Friday, August 16, 2013 at his residence. He was born July 5, 1927 in Garrett to Ora L. and Miriam (Bryant) Souder, they preceded him in death. He married Velma P. Bunn in Garrett on March...

Harry Hudson Freeze

Harry Hudson Freeze

Aug 11, 2013

Harry Hudson "Hud" Freeze, age 95 of Garrett, died on Sunday, August 11, 2013 at Miller's Merry Manor Nursing Home in Garrett. He was born June 28, 1918 in Garrett to the late Harry H. and Bertha (Koble) Freeze. He married Frances C. Nowacki on January 15, 1944 and she died February 5, 1994. He was a WWII veteran...

James E. Fike

James E. Fike

Aug 3, 2013

James E. Fike age 90 of Garrett, IN died Saturday, August 3, 2013 at his home. He was born February 24, 1923 in Kendallville, IN to Arthur and Elva (Harter) Fike. He married Dorothy Moore in 1950 and she died March 6, 2004. He was a tool and die machinist at J and P machine until his death. James...

Lloyd E. Myers

Lloyd E. Myers

Aug 2, 2013

Lloyd E. Myers February 28, 1929 - August 2, 2013 Lloyd E. Myers age 84 of Auburn, IN and formerly of Garrett, IN died Friday, August 2, 2013 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born February 28, 1929 in Garrett, IN to Clarence A. and E. Madeline (Todd) Myers. He married Carol J. Rutter on December 7, 1957...

Michael Edward Rybolt

Michael Edward Rybolt

Jul 30, 2013

Michael Edward Rybolt May 15, 1960 - July 30, 2013 Michael Edward Rybolt age 53 of Fort Wayne, IN died Tuesday July 30, 2013. He was born May 15, 1960 in Marion, IN to Raymond and Priscilla (Carpenter) Rybolt. Michael was a manager for Clark Oil for 18 years and was a press operator for Connor Corp for 12...

Doyle Goble

Doyle Goble

Jul 21, 2013

Doyle Goble, age 75 of Garrett, died on Sunday, July 21, 2013 at Betz Nursing Home in Auburn. He was born September 30, 1937 in Martin, KY to Earl and Virgie (Bradley) Goble and they preceded him in death. He married Dixie L. Lowden on June 10, 1978 in Garrett and she survives in Garrett. He served in the...

Christopher M. Eckert

Christopher M. Eckert

Jul 7, 2013

Christopher M. Eckert, age 56 of Waterloo, IN, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2013, after a long illness. Surviving are his wife, Judy (Garman) Eckert of Waterloo; his parents, L. Eugene and Sadonna Eckert of Waterloo; a brother and sister in-law, Steven and Suzanne Eckert of Waterloo; 2 daughters, Jen Lehman and son in-law Mark Lehman of Waterloo and...

Nancy Ellen Treesh

Nancy Ellen Treesh

Jun 28, 2013

Nancy Ellen (Hays) Treesh, age 81 of Garrett, died on Friday, June 28, 2013 at her residence. She was born March 25, 1932 in Garrett to Hudson and Beatrice (Morris) Hays, they preceded her in death. She married Garland L. "Bud" Treesh on February 21, 1953 in Garrett and he died July 2, 1997. Nancy was Co-Founder of Tireville...

Mildred C. Simon

Mildred C. Simon

Jun 21, 2013

Mildred C. Simon, age 96 of Garrett, died on Friday, June 21, 2013 at DeKalb Health in Auburn. She was born January 19, 1917 in Geneva, IN to the late Christian and Rosina (Whittwer) Neukom. She married John A. "Yippy" Simon in January of 1939 and he died in February of 1976. She was a house keeper and also...

Harold W. Rottger

Harold W. Rottger

Jun 20, 2013

Harold W. Rottger age 86 of Auburn IN died Thursday, June 20, 2013 at Miller's Merry Manor - Garrett, IN. He was born March 15, 1927 in Garrett, IN to Leroy and Cora (Zolman) Rottger and they preceded him in death. He was a truck driver for Howard Sobers - Fort Wayne, IN for 23 years, retiring in 1982...

Barbara S. High

Barbara S. High

Jun 2, 2013

Barbara S. High, age 73 of Garrett, died on Sunday, June 2, 2013 at her residence. She was born February 15, 1940 in Huntertown to the late Henry A. and Odessie (Reinoehl) Shultz. She married Elmer L. High on August 2, 1958 in Garrett and he died on May 4, 1991. Barbara had worked at Mossberg Hubbard in Garrett...

Catherine L. Cleland

Catherine L. Cleland

Jun 1, 2013

Catherine L. Cleland, age 85 of Garrett, died on Saturday, June 1, 2013. She was born March 25, 1928 in Garrett to Walter W. and Inez L. (Haynes) Kern. She was a waitress at the Railroad Inn for 12 years retiring in 1988 and then at Handy and Harmon in Kendallville until 1993. Surviving are 2 sons, Larry and...

Thomas James Cole

Thomas James Cole

May 10, 2013

Thomas James Cole May 26, 1966 - May 10, 2013 Thomas James Cole, age 46, of Commerce City, CO., a loving husband and father, went peacefully in his sleep on Friday, May 10, 2013 and now rests with his loving Savior and Lord Jesus Christ. He was born May 26, 1966 to Joseph and Bonnie Cole. Born and raised...

Phyllis J. (Hampshire) Kinder

Phyllis J. (Hampshire) Kinder

Apr 27, 2013

Phyllis J. (Hampshire) Kinder August 10, 1924 - April 27, 2013 Phyllis J. (Hampshire) Kinder age 88 of Garrett, IN died at 11:52 a.m. Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Miller's Merry Manor - Garrett, IN. She was born August 10, 1924 in Altona, IN to Philmer and Blanche V. (Hose) Anderson and they preceded her in death. She married...

Howard E. Wiley

Howard E. Wiley

Apr 9, 2013

Howard E. Wiley, 89 of Garrett, died on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at his home. He was born February 23, 1924 in DeKalb County to the late James and Alta (Gump) Wiley. He married Lorene A. Steiner on March 5, 1947 in Allen County and she survives in Garrett. Howard worked in the rubber industry in Garrett, retiring in...

Coree Elizabeth Carmichael

Coree Elizabeth Carmichael

Mar 28, 2013

Coree Elizabeth Carmichael age 3 months of Garrett, IN died Thursday, March 28, 2013. She was born December 14, 2012 in Fort Wayne, IN to Darren L. and Erinn E. (Burger) Carmichael. Core is survived by her parents: Darren and Erinn Carmichael, Garrett, IN; 2 brothers: Donavan Carmichael, Helmer, IN; Elijah Chapman, Garrett, IN and 2 sisters: Madison Carmichael,...

Josephine L. Hicks

Josephine L. Hicks

Mar 22, 2013

Josephine L. Hicks, Age 97 of Terre Haute, IN and formerly of Garrett, IN died at 8:20 a.m. Friday, March 22, 2013 at her families home. There will be private family services on Monady, March 25, 2013.

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