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Edwin Arthur Tuttle

Edwin Arthur Tuttle

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...

Bill Leroy Hart

Bill Leroy Hart

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,...

Barbara Jean (Gerber)  Shoudel

Barbara Jean (Gerber) Shoudel

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...

Judith Ann (Gremaux)  Lemish

Judith Ann (Gremaux) Lemish

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...

Jeannene A. (Moses)  Lepard

Jeannene A. (Moses) Lepard

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,...

Donald E. Pinkerton

Donald E. Pinkerton

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...

Beverly Joan (Fike)  Thurman

Beverly Joan (Fike) Thurman

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...

Annie Ruth Bailey

Annie Ruth Bailey

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,...

Charles Ray Atkison

Charles Ray Atkison

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...

Carole A Johnson

Carole A Johnson

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.

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Sandra Sue (Bierbaum)  Smith

Sandra Sue (Bierbaum) Smith

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...

John Craig Hutton

John Craig Hutton

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...

Stephanie Sue (Smith)  King

Stephanie Sue (Smith) King

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...

Eleanor (Provines)  Smith

Eleanor (Provines) Smith

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...

Corbin G Ellenberger

Corbin G Ellenberger

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. ...

Judith Kay (Hamilton)  Getts

Judith Kay (Hamilton) Getts

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...

Paula Jean (Frieden)  Giegold

Paula Jean (Frieden) Giegold

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...

Christie J. (Ranney)  Heiman

Christie J. (Ranney) Heiman

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...

Maynard Wayne Griffin

Maynard Wayne Griffin

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...

Judith "Judy" K. (Clawson)  Shook

Judith "Judy" K. (Clawson) Shook

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...

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