Obituaries

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...

Jan 31, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that the families of Sharon Onlea Fulk (age 82) announce her departure from this life on January 31st, 2024, at her daughter's home in Garrett, IN.

Sharon was born March 8th, 1941, in Fawn River, MI to the late Clarence and Marie Stevens. She graduated as a senior from Mesick High School...

Jan 29, 2024

Brett L. Cramer age 53 of Ft. Wayne, IN and formerly of Garrett, IN died Monday, January 29, 2024. Brett was born August 5, 1970 in Bowling Green, OH to Gene Cramer Sr. and Sharon A. (Beber) Cramer. Brett was a teacher at Elkhart Academy – Elkhart, IN and was an avid golfer.

Brett is survived by...

Jan 24, 2024

Patricia Yvonne (Souder) Kinsey – age 91 of Garrett, IN went to be with her heavenly Lord on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at Parkview DeKalb Hospital – Auburn, IN. Patricia was born November 25, 1932 in Butler, IN to Ralph and Sarah Mildred (Bryant) Souder.

Patricia was self-employed in advertising and was a member of the Garrett...

Jan 22, 2024

Joan Victoria Fechner Treesh-Reetz, 89, passed away peacefully Monday, January 22, 2024, at Grey Stone Care and Rehabilitation in Fort Wayne, IN.  Born March 31, 1934, in Fort Wayne, IN, she was the daughter of Otto and Marie Fox Fechner.

A proud 1952 graduate of St. Joseph High School in Garrett, IN, Joan enjoyed class reunions. She...

Jan 20, 2024

James W. Richmond age 80 of Garrett, IN died Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Parkview  Regional Medical Center – Ft. Wayne, IN. James was born October 24, 1943 in Garrett, IN to James and Joana Francis (Simon) Richmond. His father died when he was a small child and his mother later married John Grama.

James married Sandra...

Jan 19, 2024

Carolyn S. Creager age 87 of Garrett, IN died Friday, January 19, 2024 at Miller's Merry Manor – Garrett, IN. Carolyn was born October  14, 1936 in Alton, IN to Forrest B. and Frances R. (Reed) Maggert and they proceeded her in death. She married Roy "Rosie" J. Creager on May 12, 1956 in Garrett, IN and he died...

Jan 3, 2024

Gerry G. Snook, 91, of Garrett, Indiana, passed away at his home in Garrett.

He was born on Aug. 16, 1932, in Deshler, Ohio, to Rodney D. and Audrey M. (Crawford) Snook.

Gerry served in the Naval Reserves from Nov 4, 1950, until Sept 18, 1966. He served on active duty three times and temporary...

Dec 22, 2023

Judith A. Morrill age 92 of Garrett, IN died December 22 , 2023 surrounded by her loving care team. Judy was born February 2, 1931 in Garrett, IN to Orrin C. and Margaret P. (Heinlen) Clark.

Judy married Wayne J. Morrill in November 1981 and he died in 1989.

Judy retired from Electric Motors and...

Dec 22, 2023

Sherry A. Shaw age 70 died Friday, December 22, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

Sherry was born April 17, 1953 in Ft. Wayne, IN to Kirk C. and Mary L. (Bretz) Etheridge. She married Patrick J. Shaw on August 4, 1973 in Huntertown, IN. Sherry was a property manager for Chronister Properties –in Ft. Wayne, retiring...

Dec 12, 2023

Tina Marie Hensinger age 67 died Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving husband. Tina was born April 7, 1956 in Auburn, IN to Richard Allen "Abe" and Rita (Phillips) Frost. She married William M. Hensinger on Oct. 17, 1985 at DeKalb Hospital – Auburn, IN.

Tina was a machine operator at Coldwell...

Oct 24, 2023

Max Franklin Bock, 89, of Garrett, IN passed away peacefully at Bethlehem Woods in Ft Wayne, of prostate cancer, on Oct 24, 2023.

He was born Sept 28, 1934 to Walter & Helen (Hook) Bock, in Newville, IN. Growing up on the farm there and later in "Dutchtown" Garrett with his 5 siblings, whom have all preceded...

Oct 18, 2023

Carolyn "Sue" Manning age 81 of Angola, IN passed away October 18, 2023 at Parkview RMC. She was born the day after Pearl Harbor was bombed. She was raised in Roanoke, IN. Her adult life was spent in Huntington, Ft. Wayne and Angola. She retired in 2001 from General Electric/BAE after 33 years of service.

The loving...