Obituaries

Jun 3, 2024

GARRETT — Judith Kay (Hamilton) Getts, 84, of Garrett, passed away at Astral of Auburn on Monday, June 3, 2024.  Judy was born Sept. 14, 1939, to Mahlon and Phyllis Hamilton and grew up in Auburn. She married Larry Getts Sr., on June 29, 1958.  After Larry's schooling in New Orleans and a brief stint in Indianapolis, they moved...

May 27, 2024

Paula Jean (Frieden) Giegold age 71 left this world to meet her Lord and Savior at Astral of Auburn on Monday, May 27, 2024. Paula was born in Wabash, IN to the late Paul and Elvadene (Younce) Frieden on September 16, 1952, on her mother's birthday. She grew up on the farm south of North Manchester, IN., and graduated...

May 26, 2024

Christie J. Heiman age 74 of Garrett, IN died Sunday morning at Miller's Merry Manor – Garrett, IN. Christie was born May 5, 1950 in Auburn, IN to Ronald "Dick" and Vera (Haywood) Ranney.

She married Richard A Heiman on March 28, 1970 in Auburn, IN and he survives in Garrett. Christie worked in the factory at...

May 22, 2024

Maynard Wayne Griffin age  90 of Auburn, IN died Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Parkview DeKalb – Auburn, IN. Maynard was born April 10, 1934 in Auburn, In to Warren and Elizabeth (Lung) Griffin. He married Shirley Koepke on September 11, 1954 in Garrett, IN.

A native of DeKalb County, Mr. Griffin attended the county schools, graduating...

May 19, 2024

Judith "Judy" K. Shook age 77 of Garrett, IN passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024 at Parkview DeKalb – Auburn, IN. Judy was born July 11, 1946 in Richmond, IN to Ralph E. and Margrett Lou (Mobley) Clawson and they preceded her in death.  Judy married Ronald F. Shook August 19, 1978 in Pershing, IN. She was a machine...

May 9, 2024

Auburn, Indiana – Dorothea "Rusty" Pinkerton, age 80, of Auburn, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on May 9, 2024 surrounded by her family.

She was born on October 13, 1943 in Honolulu, Hawaii, daughter of the late Roger and Emmaline LaPierre. As the daughter and a wife of a U.S. Marine Rusty lived and traveled all...

May 5, 2024

Larry Edward Wiley, 76 of Fort Wayne, IN (originally from Garrett, IN) quietly passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Larry was a 1965 graduate of Garrett High School and went to serve in the United States Army with his tour in Vietnam. He attended Indiana University and received his degree in Hotel and Motel Management. His life led...

Apr 30, 2024

Ronald J. McCarthy age 72 of Ft. Wayne, IN passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Miller's Merry Manor - Garrett, IN. Ronald was born April 1, 1952 in Brooklyn, New York to James and Mary (Daly) McCarthy. He was a police man while in New York and was a truck driver when he moved to Indiana. He married...

Apr 24, 2024

Gilbert  E. Caldwell age 81 of Auburn, IN and formerly of Garrett, IN died Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Betz Nursing Home – Auburn, IN. Gilbert was born June 22, 1942 in Moorehead, KY to Elza Simpton and Lilly (Ramsey) Caldwell. Gilbert married Rosaleita D. Hart on September 1, 1973 in Garrett, IN and she survives. Gilbert worked as...

Apr 22, 2024

Helen H. Wappes age 85 of Auburn, IN peacefully passed away Monday, April 22, 2024 at Parkview Randallia Hospital – Ft. Wayne, IN. Helen was born June 3, 1938 in Atlanta, GA.  Helen married George R. Wappes on May 2, 1964 in Pine Mountain, GA.

Helen graduated from Fairbanks High School - Fairbanks, AK in 1956.  Associate...

Apr 13, 2024

Dolores "Dody" Hershberger, age 86 of LaOtto , Indiana peacefully passed away Saturday , April 13 at Heritage Point living facility Fort Wayne IN

She is now home with her beloved husband, Larry.  She was a beautiful person who made friends wherever she went and loved to brighten people's day along the way.  It seemed she could...

Apr 7, 2024

Clark DeVon Bergdall, age 74 of Auburn, IN passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Parkview-Randallia – Ft. Wayne, IN.  Clark was born May 1, 1949 in Fort Wayne, IN to Glen E. and Ruth C. (Gerig) Bergdall and they preceded him in death.  Clark married Susan Lynn Kruger on October 14, 1972...

Mar 28, 2024

Ashlie Renee Biddle, 32, of South Milford, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024. She was born on May 11, 1991, in Auburn.  Ashlie graduated from Prairie Heights High School in 2009.  She was a 2013 graduate of Manchester University with a bachelor degree in History, and later graduated from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a master's of Library and...

Mar 15, 2024

Harold E. Werkheiser age 76 of Garrett, IN died Friday, March 15, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center – Ft. Wayne, IN. Harold was born March 30, 1947 in Garrett, IN to Harold and Mary (Manrow) Werkheiser and they preceded him in death.

Harold was a Garrett Fireman for 45 years, Garrett Police Officer for 37 years...

Mar 12, 2024

Veronica (Ronnie) Mikrut Cattell of Garrett, IN, passed away on March 12 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  Born August 15, 1928 to parents who migrated from Poland, she was named Weronika Mariana, the youngest of 7 children.  She was raised in a Polish neighborhood in Pittsburgh, where life revolved around St. Adalbert's Catholic Church.

Mar 10, 2024

Eugene "Gene" M. Shirk age 83 died Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Lutheran Hospital – Ft. Wayne, IN. Gene was born April 3, 1940 in Garrett, IN to Glen and Ethel M. (Starner) Shirk and they preceded him in death.

Gene married Patricia Ann Walker on March 25, 1967 in Ft. Wayne, IN and she died November...

Mar 3, 2024

Judith "Judy" Ann (Kulwicki) Grall age 71 of Garrett, IN and previously of South Bend, IN died Sunday, March 3, 2024. Judy was born August 5, 1952 in South Bend, IN to Leonard Frank and Blondine Henrietta (Wlodarski) Kulwicki. Judy spent most of her life in or around New Carlisle, IN, where she went to school, lived and worked....

Mar 2, 2024

Isaiah 46:4

Even to your old age and gray hairs

I am he, I am he who will sustain you.

I have made you and I will carry you;

I will sustain you and I will rescue you.

GARRETT — David Lee Fry was rescued by his Lord and...

Feb 20, 2024

Lloyd Allen Hatton age 62 died Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Morristown-Hamblem Hospital – Morristown, TN. Lloyd was born January 28, 1962 in Auburn, IN to Ben Hatton Jr. and Nora (Harmon) Hatton and they preceded him in death. He married Lois Szeman on March 25, 2002 in Auburn, IN

Lloyd worked factory jobs most his life.....

Feb 6, 2024

James L. Kiessling age 58 of Butler, IN died Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at Parkview Regional Hospital. He was born June 1, 1965 in Defiance, OH to Louis E. and Rita L. (Miller) Kiessling.

James is survived by 2 brothers: Tom Kiessling and John Kiessling - both of Auburn, IN.

There are no services planned...