Ruth M. (Anthony-Hecht) Leland
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...
Floyd "Butch" Ernest Colgan
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,...
Brenda S. (Mcbride) Sinclair
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,...
Paul L. Johnston
Jul 14, 2023
Paul L. Johnston, 72, of Big Long Lake, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.
He was born on December 17, 1950 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Clement and Christine (Bishop) Johnston.
On June 12, 1976 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Garrett, he married Janet Haffner....
Martha N. Howe
Jul 6, 2023
Martha N. Howe age 67 of Auburn, IN and formerly of Albion, IN died Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Auburn Village – Auburn, IN. Martha was born August 10, 1955 in LaGrange, IN to L. Russell (Bud) and Rosellen Mary (Fischer) Howe. She was a registered nurse at many area nursing homes.
Martha was a member of...
Kenneth Allen Carroll
Jul 1, 2023
Kenneth Allen Carroll, 84, of Lake of the Woods, Hudson, IN, went to be with our Lord, July 1, 2023.
Ken was born on July 11, 1938, in Garrett, IN, to Manfred and Hilda (Bauer) Carroll.
He married Joan on July 8, 1989, at Trinity English Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne, IN.
He...
John T Mccory
Jun 24, 2023
JOHN T. McCORY, 86, of Fort Wayne and Sun City Center, Fla., died Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center - Fort Wayne. Born Sept. 25, 1936, in Sheridan, Ind., he was a son of John W. and Evelyn Ruth (Thompson) McCory. He married Ellamae Baumgartner on Nov. 26, 1965 in Fort Wayne. John taught at Fort...
Mark Douglas Bergner
Jun 11, 2023
Mark Douglas Bergner age 63 of Ft. Wayne and formerly Garrett, died Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital. Mark was born March 12, 1960 in Willard, OH to Charles and Patricia (Jeffers) Bergner and they preceded him in death.
Mark is survived by 3 sisters: Brenda (Wesley) Warstler, Garrett, IN; Mary Beth Bergner, Auburn, IN; Kathy...
William Louis Sobieski Jr.
May 5, 2023
William Louis Sobieski Jr.
William died Fiday, May 5, 2023 surrounded by his loving family
Born in Kendallville on October 26, 1949 to William L and Thelma (Veit) Sobieski
Married Janis Huelsenbeck in St. Mary's Catholic Church in Avilla, IN on December 27, 1969
Survived by:
Wife, Janis
...
John David Mitchell
Apr 26, 2023
John David Mitchell, age 77 years, went to abide with his Heavenly Father on April 26, 2023, at his home with his family at his side.
He was born Aug. 26, 1945, in Plymouth, Indiana, to parents John V. and Gladys C.(Utter) Mitchell.
He graduated from Garrett High School in 1963, and from IPFW with...
Russell Campbell
Apr 21, 2023
Russell Campbell age 77 died Friday, April 21, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center – Ft. Wayne, IN. Russell was born September 3, 1945 in Hardshell, KY to      and Mahala (Grigsby) Campbell.
He married Jama S. Payton on March 11, 1998 in Nashville, TN and he was a conductor for the CSX Railroad for 31 years, retiring...
Juanita L. (Thomas) Plimpton
Apr 17, 2023
Juanita L. Plimpton age 79 died Monday, April 17, 2023 at Betz Nursing Home, Auburn, IN. Juanita was born October 15, 1943 in Harriman, TN to Hubert C. and Mary (Pressley) Thomas and they preceded her in death. She married Jack L. Plimpton on November 11, 1989 in Garrett, IN. She was a homemaker.
Juanita is survived...
Ned Owen Ternet
Apr 8, 2023
Ned Owen Ternet age 64 of LaOtto, IN died Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center – Ft. Wayne, IN, Ned was born August 18, 1958 in Kendallville, IN to Clifford and Helen (Lewis) Ternet. He married Susan R. Rosenberg on October 26, 2013 in Garrett, IN and she survives in LaOtto. Ned worked in construction and...
Laurence Edward Balliet
Apr 5, 2023
Laurence Edward Balliet age 95 of Corunna, IN died Wednesday, April 5, 2023  in LaOtto, IN. Laurence was born December 15, 1927 in Garrett, IN to Randall R. and Mable Caroline (Kruse) Balliet.
Laurence married Pauline May Griffin on June 21, 1953 in Garrett, IN and she survives in Corunna, IN.
He worked as a...
Roberta E. (Eakle) Hensinger
Mar 4, 2023
Roberta E. Hensinger age 83 of Waterloo, IN died Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the Laurels of DeKalb Nursing Home – Butler, IN. Roberta was born April 25, 1939 in Lost Creek, WV to Junior R. and Martha W. (Burtcher) Eakle. She married Robert G. Hensinger on August 19, 1974 in Garrett, IN and he died September 5, 2003....
Adam G.J. Smith
Mar 1, 2023
Adam G.J. Smith age 35 of Auburn, IN died Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center - Ft. Wayne, IN. Adam was born July 28, 1987 in Fort Wayne, IN to Matthew A. and Tammy L. (Ault) Smith. Adam was a graduate of Columbia City High School and a member of the Countyline Church of God -...
Johnny Lee Tarlton
Feb 21, 2023
Johnny Lee Tarlton age 69 of Hudson, IN died Tuesday, February 21, 2023 in the arms of his loving family. Johnny was born June 14, 1953 in Fort Campbell, KY to Calvin Lee and Ilien Mae (Bloom) Tarlton and they preceded him in death. Johnny married Cynthia Sue Jordan on June 10, 1972 in Corunna, IN and she survives...
Robert J. Brown Jr.
Feb 18, 2023
Robert J. Brown Jr. age 70 of Butler, IN died Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Parkview Care - Edgerton, OH.
Robert was born October 18, 1952 in Ft. Wayne, IN to Robert J. Brown Sr. and Margaret (Storie) Brown and they preceded him in death.
He married Sharon A. Stidam on February 14, 1997 in...
Gerald Joseph Junk
Feb 14, 2023
Gerald "Gerry" Junk 74 of Avilla passed away on February 14, 2023 at PRMC with his loving wife of 52 years and his 3 daughters by his side.
Born on November 18, 1948 in Fort Wayne to Cletus and Dorothy (Urbine) Junk. On September 12, 1970 he married Sharon Perry in Fort Wayne. On September 17, 1986...
Darrell D. Hatton
Feb 6, 2023
Darrell D. Hatton age 68 of Garrett, IN died Monday, February 6, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center – Ft. Wayne, IN. Darrell was born November 15, 1954 in Garrett, IN to Carl W. and Lenora B. (Cobbs) Hatton and they preceded him in death. Darrel graduated from East Noble High school in 1973 He had been a bartender...
