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Rev. Arthur G. Ferry Jr

Rev. Arthur G. Ferry Jr

Jul 16, 2008

Rev. Arthur G. Ferry Jr. age 69 of Fort Wayne, IN and formerly of Garrett, IN died at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on August 13, 1938 in Brazil, IN to Arthur G. and Helen (Howard) Ferry Sr. and they preceded him in death. He married...

Thelma G. Haudenschild

Thelma G. Haudenschild

Jul 15, 2008

Thelma G. Haudenschild, 95, of Fort Wayne, IN died at 8:44 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at Byron Health Center in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on Novmeber 8, 1912 in Hocking County, Ohio to Ernest L. and Lovinna M. (Wolfe) Cook. She married Andrew F. Haudenschild on November 23, 1938 and he died on March 26, 2007....

Retha J. Ruger

Retha J. Ruger

Jun 30, 2008

Retha J. Ruger, 75, of LaOtto, IN died unexpectedly on Monday, June 30, 2008 at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne,IN. She was born October 18, 1932 in Waterloo, IN to Charles B. and Florence V. (Hanson) Bloom. She married Jack V. Ruger on March 29, 1958 at the Cedar Creek Church of the Brethren in Garrett, IN. She...

Shirley A. Washington

Shirley A. Washington

Jun 19, 2008

Shirley A. Washington age 62 of Fort Wayne, IN died at 10:17 p.m. Thursday, June 19, 2008 at her home. She was born March 22, 1946 in Garrett, IN to John T. and Mary Belle (Doster) Andrews. Visitation will be from Noon - 2 p.m. Monday, June 23, 2008 at Thomas Funeral Home - Garrett IN Graveside services will...

Justin Dewayne Todd

Justin Dewayne Todd

Jun 8, 2008

Justin DeWayne Todd, 19, of Garrett, IN died on Sunday, June 8, 2008 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on June 30, 1988 in Hope, AK to Claudy Todd and Patty Leland. He had been a Garrett resident since 1996. He graduated from Garrett High School in 2006. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June...

Shirley M. Mcpheeters

Shirley M. Mcpheeters

Jun 4, 2008

Shirley M. McPheeters, 79, of Garrett, IN died on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at DeKalb Memorial Hospital. She was born on May 28, 1929 in Helmer, IN to Floyd and Dolly Barkey. She married Maurice McPheeters Sr. on February 24, 1968 in Garrett, IN. She was a winder at Electric Motors for 30 years before retiring in 2000. She...

Mary Belle Andrews

Mary Belle Andrews

May 25, 2008

Mary Belle Andrews age 92 of Garrett, IN died Sunday, May 25, 2008 in Saginaw, MI. She was born December 13, 1915 in Newton, AL to Robert Haywood and Dovie Mae (Thompson) Doster. She married John T. Andrews on June 11, 1931 in Garrett, IN and he died August 24, 1999. She worked in domestic service for many Garrett...

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...

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