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Lois A. Shoener

Lois A. Shoener

May 8, 2008

Lois A. Shoener, 88, of Auburn, IN and formerly of Garrett, IN died on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on March 10, 1920 in Noble County to Frank E. and Viola E. (Richards) Lehner, they preceded her in death. She married Arthur C. Shoener on November 14, 1942 in Kendallville,...

Lewis O. Mcallister

Lewis O. Mcallister

May 6, 2008

Lewis O. McAllister, 65, of Garrett, IN and formerly of Kinderhook, MI died at 7:55 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at Hickory Creek at Kendallville Nursing Home. He was born on October 5, 1942 in Jackson, MI to Orum and Vida (Brooks) McAllister, they preceded him in death. He had been a Garrett, IN resident for the past 17...

Alice L. Gael

Alice L. Gael

May 3, 2008

Alice L. Gael age 82 of Ruskin,FL died at 8:07 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2008 at DeKalb Memorial Hospital - Auburn, IN. Alice was born August 2, 1925 in Stroh, IN to Guy and Sara (Davis) Call. She married Lloyd J. Gael on June 30, 1973 in South Milford, IN and he survives. She retired from Stanadyne in Garrett,...

Phyllis J. Custer-Cole

Phyllis J. Custer-Cole

May 1, 2008

Phyllis J. Custer-Cole, 80, of Garrett, IN died at 11:08 p.m. Thursday, May 1, 2008 at Lutheran Hospital. Phyllis was born on June 25, 1927 in Auburn, IN to Walter W. and Lela (Houghton) Foltz, they preceded her in death. She married Junior W. Custer on February 7, 1944 in Fort Wayne, IN and he died on August 24,...

Deanna L. Depew

Deanna L. Depew

Apr 30, 2008

Deanna L. DePew age 46 of Garrett, IN died at 10:46 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at Hospice Home of Mortheast Indiana, Ft. Wayne. Deanna was born October 7, 1961 in Garrett, IN to Melvin R. and Margie L. (Cooper) DeGrasse. She work on the assembly line at Magnavox - Garrett, IN. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Sunday,...

James D. Overbay

James D. Overbay

Apr 29, 2008

James D.Overbay age 67 of Garrett, IN and formerly of Ft. Wayne, IN died at 1:48 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at St. Joseph Hospital - Ft. Wayne, IN. He was born December 1, 1940 in Middlesboro, KY to Rufus and Mayola (Garner) Overbay. He was a self-employed dry wall hanger, retiring in 2003. Visitation will be from 5-7...

Melvin Pepple Anderson

Melvin Pepple Anderson

Apr 22, 2008

Melvin Pepple Anderson, 83, of Waterloo, IN died at 9 p.m., Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at the Laurel's of DeKalb in Butler, IN after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Melvin was born on September 9, 1924 in Muskegon, MI to Henry and Elsie (Clayton) Anderson. In 1928 his mother passed away and at age 12 Melvin was taken...

Amber Kay Mezydlo

Amber Kay Mezydlo

Apr 20, 2008

Amber Kay Mezydlo, age 72, of Westerville, OH formerly of Garrett, IN, passed away Sunday afternoon at St. Ann's Hospital in Westerville following an extended illness. She was born December 31, 1935 in Wayne County, IN to Everett and Bessie (Roberts) Cramer. She had been a contract clerk for the Army Corps of Engineers. She enjoyed the out-of-doors, reading,...

Lewis Fred Smith

Lewis Fred Smith

Apr 19, 2008

Lewis fred Smith age 83 of Huntertown, In died at 6:07 p.m. Saturday, April 19, 2008 at Parkview Hospital. Lewis was born January 21, 1925 in Huntertown, IN to Almon and Fredonna (Dunten) Smith. He married Lavern McBride on October 1, 1944 in Fort Wayne, IN and she preceeded him in death.He built and owned Willow Ridge Golf Course...

Carole A. Davenport

Carole A. Davenport

Apr 19, 2008

Carole A. Davenport, 69, of Garrett, IN died at 5 a.m. Saturday, April 19, 2008 at Miller's Merry Manor Nursing Home in Garrett. She was born on August 23, 1938 in Paulding, OH to Charles and Cecile (Wieble) Bland. She had been a Garrett resident since 1962. She married Larry K. Davenport on June 23, 1962 in Payne, OH...

Doler E. Bevis

Doler E. Bevis

Apr 3, 2008

Doler E. "Cherokee" Bevis, 81, of Garrett, IN died at 1:03 a.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2008 at Hospice Home of Northeast Indiana. He was born on August 18, 1926 to Claude E. and Ruth J. (Pierce) Bevis, in Redlands CA; they preceded her in death. Dolar owned and operated Cherokee Construction until his retirement in 1988. A memorial...

Helen M. Barger

Helen M. Barger

Apr 2, 2008

Helen M. Barger, 76, of Garrett, IN died on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at Lutheran Hospital. She was born on May 31, 1931 in DeKalb County, IN to Arthur N. and Lucy F. (Beard) Newcomer. She was a lifetime Garrett resident. She had worked at Bauman and Harnish in Garrett, IN for 28 years before retiring in 1994. She...

Sarah I. Lung

Sarah I. Lung

Mar 19, 2008

Sarah I. "Izzy" Lung, 81, of Garrett, IN died on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at Parkview Hospital. She was born on May 26, 1926 in North Judson, IN to Harry W. and Octava (Geyer) Kelley, they preceded her in death. She married Lawrence H. "Pete" Lung on May 18, 1946 and he died on November 22, 2004. She worked...

Ova Wayne Sumner

Ova Wayne Sumner

Mar 12, 2008

Ova Wayne Sumner, 57, of Lexington, KY and formerly of Garrett, IN died on March 12, 2008. He was born on March 21, 1950 to Eli and Hazel Marie Sumner Sr., they preceded him in death. A gathering of family and friends will take place on Saturday, April 5, 2008 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Thomas Funeral Home....

Charles L. Marshall

Charles L. Marshall

Mar 12, 2008

Charles L. Marshall, 76, of Auburn, IN died on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at his residence. He was born on February 27, 1932 in Kansas City, MO to Robert C. and Virginia A. (Myers) Marshall. He married Nettie L. Thomas on January 16, 1954 in Kirbyton, KY. Charles was a U.S. Army Korean Conflict Veteran. He was a Steamfitter...

John E. Haas

John E. Haas

Feb 27, 2008

John E. Haas age 68 of Auburn, IN died at 9:39 p.m. Wednesday, Fewbruary 27, 2008 at DeKalb Memorial Hospital. He was born November 11, 1939 in Warsaw, IN to Carl F. and Clara (Mattix) Haas. He was a delivery man for Erie Have Concrete in Ft. wayne, In for 27 years, retiring in 2005. He married Virginia McClish...

Ella Mae Fike

Ella Mae Fike

Feb 14, 2008

Ella Mae "Johnny" Fike age 84 of Garrett, IN died at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, February 14, 2008 at Miller's Merry Manor in Garrett, IN. She was born on September 19, 1923 in Garrett, IN to Thomas J. and Clara B. (Steinbruner) Noel and they preceded her in death. She married Arthur Junior Fike on June 26, 1943 in Gatesville,...

Carolann Davis

Carolann Davis

Feb 12, 2008

Carolann Davis age 61 of Garrett, IN died at 6:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at her home. She was born on December 19, 1946 in Grand Rapids, MI to Wayne H. and Edna I. (Hadley) Geer. She worked in the office for 30 years at Dana Corporation in Chelsea, MI and retired in 1994 from the Pottstown, PA...

Helen A. Carlin

Helen A. Carlin

Jan 30, 2008

Helen A. Carlin - 102 years old, died at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 30,2008 at Miller's Merry Manor in Garrett. Helen was born February 9, 1905 in Butler, IN to Frank and Della (Hiner) McDonald. She married Joseph M. Carlin on November 23, 1929 in Chicago, IL and he died in January 1952. Helen was a teacher in the...

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