Obituaries

Nov 22, 2024

Karen Kae Parker age 75 of LaOtto, IN passed from this life on Friday, November 22, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center – Ft. Wayne, IN. Karen was born August 3, 1949 in Garrett, IN to Carl "Dutch" E. and Harriett E. (Moudy) Houser and they preceded her in death. Karen married Raymond O. Parker on June 12, 1971...

Oct 31, 2024

Juanita M. Kline age 89 of Garrett, IN passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024 at Miller's Merry Manor – Garrett, IN. Juanita was born January 21, 1935 in Altona, IN to Forrest B and Frances R. (Reed) Maggert.

Juanita worked at Magnavox and then Electric Motors in Garrett, retiring in 2006. She enjoyed playing Bingo and was...

Oct 14, 2024

Steve M Woodward, 69 of Garrett Indiana passed away in his home surrounded by his wife and children, Monday October 14,2024. Steve was born to Lawrence and Dorothy (Hill) Woodward, September 17, 1955 in Ft Wayne Indiana. Steve married his forever love Kathy Winebrenner December 17, 1976.

Steve was a man known to many for his unreserved...

Oct 13, 2024

Ruth Ann Anzalone, a treasured wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 86. Born in Jersey City, NJ to John and Mary Jazwick, she married Richard Anzalone in 1966, embarking on a 58-year journey of love and companionship. Together, they raised four children, who in turn blessed her with 14 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren....

Oct 9, 2024

Iva "Jeanette" Tinsley age 92 of New haven, IN passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at Saint Anne Community – Ft. Wayne, IN. Iva was born December 11, 1931 in Garrett, In to John T. and Mary Belle (Doster) Andrews.  She was a supervisor at the Indiana State Hospital for 32 years, retiring in 1992.

Iva is...

Oct 7, 2024

Edwin Arthur Tuttle Sr., age 80 of Garrett, IN passed away Monday, October 7, 2024 at Lutheran Hospital – Ft. Wayne, IN. Ed was born August 14, 1944 in Garrett, IN to Merritt A. and Mary Rose (Whittecar) Tuttle.  He married Billie Jo Coyer on September 28, 1968 in Kendallville, IN and she survives in Garrett.

Ed...

Oct 7, 2024

Bill Leroy Hart age 77 of Garrett, IN passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024. Bill was born February 10, 1947 in LaGrange County to William Earl and Florance Ruth (Rogers) Hart.

Bill was a member of New Life Ministries – Garrett, IN.

Bill is survived by 2 sisters: Rose Caldwell, Garrett, IN; Linda Baker,...

Oct 1, 2024

Barbara Jean Shoudel age 84 of Garrett, IN passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at Sacred Heart Village – Avilla, IN. Barbara was born September 21, 1940 in Fort Wayne, IN to Peter James and Gladys Marion (Pettit) Gerber .Barbara married Charles Edward Shoudel on October 6, 1962 in Garrett, IN. Barbara worked as the manager in the GKB...

Sep 10, 2024

Judith Ann Lemish age 81 of Corunna, IN passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical center – Ft. Wayne. Judith was born March 23, 1943 in Ft. Wayne, IN to Gloria Jean Gremaux. Judith married Paul w. Lemish on November 25, 1961 in Ft. Wayne, IN and he survives in Corunna. Judith was an accountant...

Sep 4, 2024

Jeannene A. Lepard age 87 of Auburn, IN passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Jeannene was born January 11, 1937 in Garrett, IN to Clifton F. and Pauline M. (Dirr) Moses and they preceded her in death. She married H. Duane Lepard on May 22, 1958 i9n Garrett, IN and he survives in Auburn,...

Aug 27, 2024

Donald E. Pinkerton age 86 of Auburn, IN passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at Auburn Village. Donald was born February 12, 1938 in Gas City, IN to Norman and Doris M. (Reynolds) Pinkerton. Donald married Dorothea "Rusty" Louise LaPierre and she passed away on May 9, 2024. Donald drove truck most of his life and most recently own...

Aug 8, 2024

Beverly Joan Thurman age 89 of Garrett, IN passed away Thursday Morning, August 8, 2024 at Miller's Merry Manor – Garrett, IN. Beverly was born December 6, 1934 in Garrett, IN to Arthur and Elva (Harter) Fike and they preceded her in death. Beverly married Ferdinand "Ferd" H.P. Thurman Sr. on September 21, 1963 in Garrett, IN and he...

Aug 5, 2024

Annie Ruth Bailey age 51 of Altona, I passed away Monday, August 5, 2024. Annie was born February 13, 1973 in Auburn, IN to Grover C. and Becky J. (Hawn) Bailey.

Annie was a store clerk at Krogers in Auburn.

Annie is survived by her father: Grover C. Bailey, Altona, IN; daughter: Keanu Bailey-Hicks, Auburn,...

Aug 3, 2024

Charles Ray Atkison age 84 of Garrett, IN passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Charlie was born August 14, 1939 in Sturgis, MI to Charles Dwight and Martha (Landis) Atkison and they preceded him in death. Charlie married Marilyn "sue" Wells on November 6, 1960 in Paulding, OH and she passed away on...

Jul 17, 2024

Carole A. Johnson age 83 of Garrett, IN passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Auburn Village – Auburn, IN. Carole was born June 2, 1941 I Garrett, IN to Florian P. and Margaret M. (Schivell) Johnson and they preceded her in death. Carole worked in accounting at I & M for 31 years, retiring in 2001.

Jul 7, 2024

Sandra Sue Smith age 78 of Ft. Wayne, IN died Sunday, July 7, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Sandra was born January 18, 1946 in Ft. Wayne, IN to John and Jeanette (Girardot) Bierbaum and they preceded her in death. She graduated from Central Catholic High School and Ivy Tech. Community College.

Sandra married Noah Lee...

Jun 30, 2024

GARRETT — John Craig Hutton, age 83, of Garrett, Indiana, passed on June 30, 2024 at Parkview-Randallia Hospital.

John was born April 10, 1941, in LaPorte, Indiana, to John V. and Della M. (Barnes) Hutton, and he had one brother, Dan, and they precede him in death.

John married his high school sweetheart, LuAnn Myers...

Jun 22, 2024

On Saturday, June 22, 2024 Stephanie Sue Smith King, a beloved mother, sister, friend and cousin entered into Heaven. She was seventy-seven.  Born in 1946 to Buford and Marguerite Dirr Smith in Garrett, Indiana, she was a proud 1964 graduate of Garrett High School.  She then married and raised her four children in Fort Wayne, Indiana, before moving to...

Jun 16, 2024

Eleanor Smith age 98 of Garrett, IN died Sunday, June 16, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Eleanor was born March 13, 1926 in Jackson Township to Kent and Ruth Ann (Draggoo) Provines.

Eleanor married Melvin "Smitty" Smith on April 1, 1945 in Auburn, IN and he died May 18, 2015.

She was a farm...

Jun 9, 2024

Kendallville – Corbin G. Ellenberger, 21, of Kendallville, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024.  He was born on January 8, 2003, in Fort Wayne, to Scott and Teresa (Cuney) Ellenberger.  Corbin was a welder by trade, currently working for Indiana Millwright Services.  He loved to ride anything with an engine – dirt bikes, go karts, and his truck. ...