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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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