Obituaries

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...

Oct 17, 2023

Stephanie A. Sonnenberg, 46, entered the Church Triumphant peacefully on October 17, 2023.  She was born on August 23, 1977, in Napoleon, Ohio.  She was baptized by The Rev. Jim Merkel at Hope Lutheran Church in Hamler, Ohio on October 30, 1977.  For many years, she was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran in Auburn, Indiana where she confirmed...

Oct 5, 2023

Deborah L. Locke age 71 of Leo, IN died Thursday, October 5, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Deborah was born July 26, 1952 in Fort Wayne, IN to Clarence Robert and Norma (Pritchard) Anspach. She married Russell L. Locke on December 14, 1978 in Fort Wayne, IN and he died August 22, 2023. Deborah retired from Parkview Hospital...

Sep 29, 2023

Gary L. Rutter age 76 of Garrett, IN died Friday, September 29, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Gary was born March 15, 1947 in Indianapolis, IN to Art and Margaret Rutter. He married Christine K. Martin on November 12, 1994 in Renfrow Valley, KY. Gary was a truck driver, worked in maintenance and most recently did assembly work...

Sep 20, 2023

FORT WAYNE — Stephen Lewis Long age 67, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and formerly of Garrett, Indiana, died Wednesday evening, Sept. 20, 2023, at Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Stephen was born July 4, 1956, in Auburn, Indiana, to Jesse R. and Norma J. (Vaughn) Long.

Stephen is survived by two brothers, Rex...

Sep 10, 2023

Aaron D Smith stepped into Glory on Sunday, September 10, 2023

Aaron was born in Garrett, Indiana October 10, 1941 to Buford and Marguerite (Dirr) Smith.  The first thing he did was sneeze, thus the nickname "Sneezy". He graduated from Garrett High School in 1959 and promptly joined the U.S. Navy on a "minority cruise" at the...

Sep 7, 2023

George Riley Wappes age 90 of Auburn, IN died Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. George was born July 21, 1933 in Swan – Noble County to William I. and Mildred L. (Renkenberger) Wappes. George married Helen H.  Hitchcock on May 2, 1964 in Pine Mountain, GA

George was...

Sep 6, 2023

Roxanne T. Hall age 74 of Garrett, IN died peacefully Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at Parkview Hospital. Roxanne was born March 3, 1949 in Garrett, IN to Robert T. and Mary Alice (Caley) Isenbarger. She married Fred W. Hall Jr. on October 12, 1968 in Garrett, IN. Roxanne had worked as an office manager at the DeKalb Advertiser for...

Aug 31, 2023

Bonnie "Bonnie Belle" Betley age 77 of Huntertown, IN died Thursday, August 31, 2023 in Ft. Wayne, IN. She was born July 17, 1946 to William Monroe Davis and Lucy Kate Plymale in Wewoka Oklahoma.

Bonnie was baptized January 15, 1952 in Prague Oklahoma at St Wenes Laus Catholic Church

Bonnie worked at General Telephone...

Aug 4, 2023

Ruth (Anthony-Hecht) Leland age 82 passed on August 4, 2023 at the Laurels of DeKalb in Butler, IN. She was born October 19, 1940 in Angola, IN to William and Mary (McAllister) Anthony and they preceded her in death.

Ruth married Willis Hecht Sr. in June 1961 and he passed in 1979. She then married Wayne Leland...

Jul 31, 2023

Floyd "Butch" Ernest Colgan age 76 died Monday , July 31, 2023 at Parkview Hospital. He was born May 1, 1947 in Garrett, IN to Karl L. and Betty M. (Henry) Colgan. He married Marge Kacprowicz on March 12, 1977 in Avilla, IN. Floyd worked as a forklift driver at International Harvester for 19 years and Courier in Kendallville,...

Jul 26, 2023

Brenda S. Sinclair age 57 of Garrett, I died Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Miller's Merry Manor – Garrett, IN. Brenda was born October 5, 1965 in Garrett, IN to Ross and Sue (Kerns) McBride. She worked in packing at a book publisher.

Brenda is survived by her daughter: Taylor Thompson, Garrett, IN; Mother: Sue Kerns, Garrett,...