Obituaries

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...

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...