Obituaries

Feb 5, 2023

Donald S. Deibele Jr. age 95 of Fort Wayne, IN and formerly of Garrett, IN died Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Englewood Nursing ad Rehab – Ft. Wayne, IN.

Don was born June 1, 1927 in Kendallville, IN to Donald S.  and Alitha L. (Wessel) Deibele Sr. and they preceded him in death .

Don...

Jan 30, 2023

Jerry LeRoy Bock  age 78 of Kendallville, IN died Monday, January 30, 2023 at Kendallville Manor Nursing Home – Kendallville, IN. Jerry was born May 4, 1944 in Willard, OH to Charles Orrin and Martha Ellen (Striker) Bock.

Jerry retired as a machine operator at Dexter Axle.

Jerry is survived by 2 daughters: Amanda Shetley,...

Jan 28, 2023

Robert E. Robbins age 64 of Ft. Wayne, IN died Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital – Jefferson Blvd. Robert was born October 11, 1958 in Des Moines, IA to Carol J. and Yvonne (Knolls) Robbins and they preceded him in death. Robert Married Lisa L. LaFever on May 5, 1989 in Ft. Wayne, IN. He worked as...

Jan 18, 2023

GARRETT — Thomas M. "Tom" Kobiela, 77, of Garrett, Indiana, died on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, at his home.

He was born on March 6, 1945, in Garrett to Adam and Rachel (Rice) Kobiela. Tom was a lifetime Garrett resident and served his country in the U.S. Army.

He retired after 40 years of service...

Jan 17, 2023

Carol Jean Treesh age 87 died January 17, 2023 at Presence Sacred Heart Nursing Home in Avilla, IN.

Carol was born March 20, 1936 in Auburn, IN to John W. and Dorothy Carol (Sibberson) Dye.

She married Melvin "Pete" Lee Treesh on August 6, 1955 in Auburn, IN and he died October 17, 2010.

Jan 5, 2023

WILLIAM "BILL" E. YODER, 74, passed peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, Indianapolis at the IU Health University Hospital surrounded by his family. Born on Sept. 4, 1948, the family moved to Garrett in 1956 where his father purchased the Ford dealership. When Bill graduated from Garrett High School in 1966, he attended Michigan State University and received his...

Jan 1, 2023

Michael "Mike" Eric McMeen, age 78, passed away in Auburn, IN on January 1, 2023. Mike was born on November 2, 1944 in Fort Wayne, IN to J Allen and MariJane McMeen. He grew up in Fort Wayne and graduated from Northside High School in 1962. He was married for 15 years to his high school sweetheart Jane A...

Jan 1, 2023

Marilyn F. Feagler age 84 of Garrett, IN died Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Parkview DeKalb – Auburn, IN. Marilyn was born January 2, 1938 in Ege, IN to John J. and Rose A. (Schenher) Bianski..

She married John "Jack" Feagler on February 23, 1957 in Ege, IN and he died February 27, 2011.

Marilyn...

Dec 31, 2022

Andrei "Andy" Simon, 81, of Garrett, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 31, 2022.

Mr. Simon was born July 31, 1941, in Garrett, Indiana, to John "Yip" & Mildred (Neukom) Simon.

He attended Garrett High School, graduating in 1959.  After high school, he went into the workforce, working for the B...

Dec 28, 2022

Marjorie J. Carper age 95 of Ft. Wayne, IN and formerly of Garrett, IN died Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Park Place Senior Living – Ft. Wayne, IN.

Marjorie was born February 19, 1927 in Garrett, IN to Arnal K. and Mary "Marjorie" (Hoyles) Burtch and they preceded her in death.

She married Donald L....

Dec 28, 2022

Stewart R. Beard age 79 of Garrett, IN died Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Miller's Merry Manor – Garrett, IN.

Stewart was born October 31, 1943 in Auburn, IN to Harry and Erma (Smith) Beard and they preceded him in death.

He worked most of his life at Wee Haven Workshop/Alliance Industries in Garrett, IN...

Dec 25, 2022

Chris J. LaFever age 65 of Ft. Wayne, IN died Sunday, December 25, 2022 at Parkview Regional Medical Center – Ft. Wayne, IN. Chris was born November 28, 1957 in Ft. Wayne,IN to Joseph R. and Arlene (Rogers) LaFever .

Chris is survived by his father: Joseph R. LaFever, Ft. Wayne, IN; son: Jacob LaFever, Ft. Wayne,...

Dec 11, 2022

Kenneth D. Cousino age 65 of Garrett, IN died Sunday, December 11, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Kenneth was born January 21, 1957 in Garrett, IN to Donald L. and Louella M. (Custer) Cousino and they preceded him in death. He married Darlene W. Schock on July 3, 2003 in Kentucky.

Kenneth is survived by his...

Dec 3, 2022

Albert James Grawcock age 102 of Kendallville, IN passed peacefully on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Chandler House – Kendallville, IN surrounded by his loving family. Albert was born November 4, 1920 in Albion, IN to Leslie Arthur and Inez (Winebrenner) Grawcock. He married Bonnie R. Gorrell on November 8, 1941 in LaOtto, IN and she passed on May...

Nov 27, 2022

Jack Allen Wappes age 82 of Garrett, IN died Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Parkview DeKalb Hospital. Jack was born December 7, 1939 in Garrett, IN to William I. and Mildred L. (Renkenberger) Wappes. He married Jean M. Freeman on February 10, 1962 in the United Methodist Church in Churubusco, IN. Jack worked in assembly at International Harvester -...

Nov 20, 2022

Karen Allgood Lowe, 81, of Auburn, Indiana, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2022, surrounded by her children.

Karen was born in Steger, Illinois, on October 2, 1941, to Walton Wm. Allgood Sr. and Mabel Allgood (Dettmering). Karen enjoyed her early childhood in the south suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. On weekends, Karen and her mother would travel...

Nov 14, 2022

Eugene Ralph Ries age 90 of LaOtto, IN died Monday, November 14, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Eugene was born May 30, 1932 in Ft. Wayne, IN to Oscar and Evelyn (Osborne) Ries

Eugene graduated from Central High School – Ft. Wayne, IN. Eugene honorably served in the United States Army.

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Nov 7, 2022

Marie Jones age 96 of Garrett, IN died Monday, November 7, 2022 at Lutheran Life Village – Kendallville, IN. Marie was born September 25, 1926 in Hippo, KY to Willie and Margaret (Bailey) Ousley and they preceded her in death. She married Allie Jones on October 29, 1947 in Pikeville, KY and he died December 1, 1978.

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Nov 5, 2022

Linda C. Burch age 53 of Garrett, IN died Saturday, November 5, 2022 in Garrett, IN. Linda was born January 29, 1969 in Ft. Wayne, IN to Gerald and Gloria (Stoeckley) Kage Sr. She married Christopher L. Burch on April 27, 1996 in Garrett, IN.

Linda had worked at H &R Block and was a clerk at...

Nov 1, 2022

James Michael Armstrong passed away peacefully on November 1, 2022, at his home in Yukon, OK, at the age of 76. James was born the eldest child to parents James Elmore Armstrong and Jacqueline N. Armstrong on October 12, 1946, in Williamson, WV. He grew up in Garrett, IN, and loved airplanes and locomotives. After graduating from Garrett High...