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Carlus D. Butler

Carlus D. Butler

May 25, 2025

Carlus D. Butler age 81 of Auburn, IN and formerly of Garrett, IN passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025 at Betz Nursing Home- Auburn, IN. Carlus was born December 14, 1943 in Warsaw, IN to Carl A and Mabel Marie (Greider) Butler. He married Marcia K. Kumffer on June 20, 1970 in Ft. Wayne, IN and she passed away...

Lawrence "Larry" C. Zecca

Lawrence "Larry" C. Zecca

May 23, 2025

Lawrence " Larry" C. Zecca age 67 of Garrett, IN passed away on Friday. May 23, 2025. Lawrence was born July 1, 1957 in Garrett, IN to Henry Zecca Sr. and Mary Helen (Butler) Zecca. Larry was a general worker for Messenger Corporation - Auburn, IN.

Everyone called Lawrence –Larry. He was a rock n' roll enthusiast...

Doris A. (Dolan)  Howard

Doris A. (Dolan) Howard

May 14, 2025

Doris A. Howard age 91 of Franklin, IN and formerly of Garrett, IN passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Compass Park – Franklin, IN. Doris was born October 16, 1933 in Garrett, IN to Richard L. and Margaret D. (Leeson) Dolan and they preceded her in death. Doris married Edward Allen Howard on October 28, 1951 in...

Erik B. Jacobs

Erik B. Jacobs

Apr 30, 2025

Erik B. Jacobs age 57 of Garrett, IN passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 in Garrett. Erik was born December 22, 1967 in Kendallville, IN to Henry Lloyd and Cynthia R. (Gillingham) Jacobs.

Erik was a union brick layer – re-bricking fire kilns, retiring in 2022. He was a United States Marine veteran – serving during...

Lawrence P. "Larry" Faulkner

Lawrence P. "Larry" Faulkner

Apr 25, 2025

Lawrence P. "Larry" Faulkner age 69 of Garrett, IN entered into the arms of the Lord on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Parkview – DeKalb, Auburn, IN.  Larry was born April 16, 1956 in Marion, IN to Paul E. and LaVonne (McKitrick) Faulkner. Larry married Julia Parker on April 16, 1977 in Auburn, IN and she survives in Garrett....

Fredrick W. Robke

Fredrick W. Robke

Apr 11, 2025

Fredrick W. Robke age 90 passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025 at Astral at Auburn. Fred was born October 13, 1934 in Wells County to Fritz and Wilhelmine "Minnie" (Koenemann) Robke.

Fred was a lifetime farmer and had worked at Cooper Tire in production. He was a United States Army veteran.

Fred is survived...

Tonya E. Corbin

Tonya E. Corbin

Apr 8, 2025

Tonya E. Corbin age 36 of Garrett,IN passed away on Tuesday, April 8th in Garrett. Tonya was born April 4, 1989 in Aburn, IN to Donald Scott and Jodie (Helbert) Corbin. Tonya was a CAD drafter in Auburn, IN.

Tonya is survived by her mother: Jodie (Gary) Martin, Auburn, IN; grandmother: Peggy McGlothlin, Garrett, IN; 3 daughters:...

Diane E. (Fleckenstein)  Khan

Diane E. (Fleckenstein) Khan

Apr 8, 2025

Diane E. Khan age 66 of Garrett, IN passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at Parkview DeKalb Hospital – Auburn, IN. Diane was born July 11, 1958 in Ft. Wayne, IN to John and Mary Alice (Davis) Fleckenstein.

Diane is survived by her mother: Mary Alice Ellert, Garrett, IN; son: Jaime Watkins, Ft. Wayne, IN; 2...

Richard "Butch" J. Adams, Sr.

Richard "Butch" J. Adams, Sr.

Mar 27, 2025

Corunna – Richard Jay "Butch" Adams Sr., 76, of Corunna, passed away at his home on Thursday, March 27, 2025.  He was born on November 9, 1948, in Sturgis, Michigan to Jason and Ilda M. (Zook) Adams.  Butch was a proud US Army veteran.  In his free time, he enjoyed being outdoors and spending time gardening.  He also enjoyed...

William "Bill" Carlin

William "Bill" Carlin

Mar 26, 2025

William J. "Bill" Carlin, 81, of Garrett, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at his home in Garrett.  Bill was born on December 16, 1943, in Garrett, to Joseph M. and Helen A. (McDonald) Carlin.  He was a US Army veteran, serving his country in Vietnam.  Bill was a letter carrier for the US Postal Service, retiring in...

Rebekah B. (Lawrence)  Pfierman

Rebekah B. (Lawrence) Pfierman

Mar 19, 2025

Rebekah B. Pfierman age 102 passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Rebekah was born May 28, 1922 in Columbia City, IN to Perl K. and Blanche E. (Knight) Lawrence.

She married Floyd Isiah Pfierman on October 6, 1940 in Harlan, IN and he passed away on July 5, 2010. She was...

Rosemary Marie (Dickey)  Blessinger

Rosemary Marie (Dickey) Blessinger

Mar 14, 2025

Rosemary Marie Blessinger age 84 of Garrett, IN passed from this life on Friday, March 14, 2025 at Auburn Village- Auburn, IN. Rosemary was born April 2, 1940 in Celina, OH to John P. and Margaret J. (Hutchison) Dickey. She married Robert D Blessinger on April 12, 1958 in Celina OH and he survives in Garrett, IN.

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Shirley Ann (Koepke)  Griffin

Shirley Ann (Koepke) Griffin

Mar 8, 2025

Shirley Ann Griffin age 90 of Garrett, IN died Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Miller's Merry Manor – Garrett, IN.

Shirley was born January 29, 1935 in Garrett, IN to Louis and Lisette (Peters) Koepke. She married Maynard W. Griffin on September 11, 1954 and he passed away on May 22, 2024.

A Native of...

Dale A. Depew

Dale A. Depew

Mar 5, 2025

Dale A. DePew age 72 of Corunna, IN passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Dale was born October 22, 1952 in Ft. Wayne, IN to Harold D. and Sylvia V. (Kettering) DePew. Dale worked at Therma Tru in production – retiring in 2022.

He enjoyed working as a blacksmith for many years. This is how many people...

Stan Edward Wagner

Stan Edward Wagner

Mar 5, 2025

Stan Edward Wagner age 89 of Auburn, IN passed on to be with his heavenly father on Wednesday, March 5, 2025with his family by his side. Stan was born March 15, 1935 in Decatur, IN to Stanford W. and Emma L. (Krueckeberg) Wagner. Stan married Ann Krudop on November 25, 1954 in Ft. Wayne, IN at Emmanuel Lutheran Church....

Mary Alice Beber

Mary Alice Beber

Feb 3, 2025

Mary Alice Beber age 80 passed from this life on Monday, February 3, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center – Ft. Wayne, IN. Mary Alice was born February 1, 1945 in Garrett, IN to Charles D. and Alice M. (Alford) Beber.

She worked at Charleston metals before retiring.

She is survived by her brother: Walter...

Benny L. Ricketts Jr.

Benny L. Ricketts Jr.

Feb 1, 2025

Benny L. Ricketts Jr. age 82 of Bryan, OH and formerly of Garrett, IN passed away with his family near him on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Fountain Park Assisted Living – Bryan, OH. Benny was born August 3, 1942 in Boise, ID to Benny L. Ricketts Sr. and Alice V. (Countryman) Ricketts. He married Lee Ann Nicelley on...

Shirley I. (Wappes)  Griffin

Shirley I. (Wappes) Griffin

Jan 30, 2025

Shirley I. Griffin age 86 of Garrett, IN passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was born on December 12, 1938 east of Butler Center – south of Garrett to William I. and Mildred L. (Renkenberger) Wappes.

She married Richard B. Griffin on October 11, 1958 at the Garrett United Methodist Church....

Janice Lynn (Rottger)  Short

Janice Lynn (Rottger) Short

Jan 27, 2025

Janice Lynn Short age 71 of Garrett, IN passed away Monday, January 27, 2025 at The Laurels of DeKalb – Butler, IN. Janice was born April 14, 1953 in Auburn, IN to Franklin Edward and Mildred J. (Ely) Rottger.

Janice was a babysitter most of her life- moving to Garrett from Kentucky in 2018.

She...

Jama S. (Payton)  Campbell

Jama S. (Payton) Campbell

Jan 27, 2025

Jama S. Campbell age 72 of Garrett, IN passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025 surrounded by her loving family and friends. Jama was born March 28, 1952 in Garrett, IN to George R. Payton Sr. and Arminda "Minnie" Payton. She married Russell Campbell on March 11, 1998 in Nashville, TN and he passed on April 21, 2023. Jama...

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