Obituaries

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...

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....

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...

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...

Jan 19, 2025

Margaret Rose Hyde age 74 of Ft. Wayne, IN passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical center – Ft. Wayne. Margaret was born August 30, 1950 in Garrett, IN to Louis F. and Helen A. (Iannetti) Hyde. Margaret worked at Lincoln Financial as a senior PSC systems analyst.

Margaret is survived by her...

Jan 14, 2025

H. Duane Lepard age 89 of Auburn, IN passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Duane was born July 20, 1935 in Garrett, IN to Howard and Mary Helen (Hansberger) Lepard. Duane married Jeannene A. Moses on May 22, 1958 in Garrett, IN and she passed away September 4, 2024. Duane worked as a machine...

Jan 13, 2025

Richard A. Nodine age 79 of Garrett, IN passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born October 12, 1945 in Garrett, IN to Lafayette W. and Mildred L. (Streb) Nodine. He married Vickie L. Sutton on May 24, 1975 in Ari, IN and she survives in Garrett. Richard was a supervisor at...

Jan 12, 2025

Gloria Jean "Tuffi" McPheeters age 91 of Garrett, IN died Sunday, January 12, 2025. Gloria was born December 30, 1933 in Ft. Wayne, IN and was married to James "Gary" McPheeters on March 16, 1957 in Garrett, IN. Gary passed away on July 23, 2019. Gloria was a devoted wife and mother and started her career at General Electric...

Jan 8, 2025

Michael Oran Warstler age 81 of Auburn, IN and formerly of Garrett passed away on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025 at Ft Wayne Parkview Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Michael was born July 8, 1943 in Garrett, IN to Charles W. and Elsie M. (Wilhelm) Warstler.  Mike graduated from Garrett High School in 1961.  Mike married his...

Jan 7, 2025

Steven  W. Fuller age 79 of Leo, IN passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Stillwater Hospice Home – Ft. Wayne, IN. Steven was born July 23, 1945 in Garrett, IN to Woodward I. "Woodie" and Minnie M. (Rahmer) Fuller. Steven was born and raised in Garrett, IN and he married Linda E. Gaskill on September 3, 1965...

Dec 21, 2024

Doris J. McIntosh age 95 of Garrett, IN passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Doris was born January 16, 1929 in Garrett, IN to Walter E. and Carrie Estella (Gordon) Burtch. She married George W. McIntosh on September 24, 1949 in Garrett, IN and he passed June 28, 1983. Doris was a homemaker...

Dec 17, 2024

Metta M. Hike age 75 of Decatur, IN passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at the home of her granddaughter in Garrett, IN– surrounded by her loving family. Metta was born January 27, 1949 in Decatur, IN to John D. and Ruth M. (Roebuck) Stucky. She worked as a Quality Analyst at EMC Consulting. She married Ronald L. Fraley...

Dec 7, 2024

Royce Albert Higgins age 93 of Garrett, IN passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024 surrounded by his loving family/ Royce was born November 30, 1931 in Garrett, IN to Walter and Helen (Long) Higgins and they preceded him in death. He married Mary K. Maggert on February 4, 1956 in Altona, IN and she survives in Garrett. He was...

Dec 2, 2024

Doris "Dee" J. Steward age 82 of Grabill, IN passed away Monday, December 2, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center – Ft. Wayne, IN.  Dee was born June 9, 1942 in Ft. Wayne, IN to James E. and Vera G. (Kleber) Vinson. She married Stephen A. Steward on December 17, 1977 in Ft. Wayne, IN.

Dee is...

Nov 30, 2024

Jonathon Dewayne Wickline age 50 of Garrett, IN passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center – Ft. Wayne, IN.  He was born December 5, 1973in Ft. Wayne, IN to Charles Mann and Linda Wickline. Jonathon was a CNC operator until 2019 when he was disabled.

He married Amanda A. Gaskill on November...

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...