Obituaries

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...

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...

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....

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 -...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...