Obituaries

Oct 25, 2022

Delphus Earl Klinger age 88 of Garrett, IN died Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Lutheran Life Village – Kendallville, IN. Delphus was born January 18, 1934 in Ege, IN to William H. and Blanche Marie (Christlieb) Klinger.

Delphus married Velma Inmon on November 30, 1952 in Almyra, AR and she died on October 15, 1983. He later...

Oct 10, 2022

Max J. Teders age 69 of Ft. Wayne, IN and formerly of Garrett, IN died Monday, October 10, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Max was born August 21, 1953 in Garrett, IN to Paul W. and Eleanor L. (Marti) Teders. He married Jennifer "Jenny" K. Bartels on August 1, 1981 in Garrett, IN.Max worked as a conductor on...

Oct 8, 2022

James E. Carroll age 87 of Hudson, IN died Saturday, October 8, 2022 with his loving family by his side. James was born June 23, 1935 in DeKalb County, IN to Manford Bailey and Hilda (Bauer) Carroll and they preceded him in death. He married Sharron Andrews on June 23, 1956 in Garrett, IN. He was an assembler at...

Sep 28, 2022

Tom Lee Rariden 73, walked into the loving arms of Jesus pain free on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Tom passed in the presence of his loving sister. Tom had resided at Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village in Avilla, IN.

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change, the courage to change the...

Sep 21, 2022

James R. Gerber age 94 of Kendallville, IN and formerly of Garrett, IN died Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at Chandler Place – Kendallville, IN. James was born November 9, 1927 in Fort Wayne, IN to James Peter Gerber and Gladys M. (Pettit) Gerber and they preceded him in death. He married Marion S. Freeman on March 5, 1949 in...

Sep 14, 2022

Terrence David Mulcahey age 74 of LaOtto, IN died Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at Parkview Regional Medical Center – Ft. Wayne, IN Terrence was born May 24, 1948 in Chicago, IL to James and Veronica (Murphy) Mulcahey and they preceded him in death.

Terrence is survived by 2 nieces: Veronica M. Tiffner, LaOtto, IN; Billie J. Johnson,...

Sep 11, 2022

Marjorie E. Schultz of Garrett, Indiana died peacefully on September 11, 2022. She was born the 5th child of Martin and Catherine (O'Neill) Gavin on March 20, 1932 in Lynn, MA and was the devoted wife of George for 63 years, who preceded her in death.

Marge grew up in Saugus, Massachusetts, and after high school she...

Sep 6, 2022

James Charles Luttenbacher age 60 of Garrett, IN died Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at Parkview – Randallia.  James was born January 4, 1962 in Fort Wayne, IN to Kenneth C. and Shirley (McCormick) Luttenbacher.  He married Kimberly F. (Winter) Wilkinson on June 20, 2020 in Garrett, IN. He worked in IT support and was a member of Zion Evangelical...

Aug 19, 2022

Richard M. Hays age 84 of Ft. Wayne and formerly of Kendallville, IN died Friday, August 19, 2022. Richard was born December 9, 1937 in Garrett, IN to Hudson and Beatrice (Morris) Hays and they preceded him in death. He was a cost accountant, retiring in 2003.

Richard was an Army Korean War veteran and member of...

Aug 16, 2022

Kathleen A. Webb age 72 of Ft. Wayne, IN died Tuesday, August 16, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 10, 1950 in Huntington, IN to Don M. and Ruth E. (Smith) Webb and they preceded her in death. Kathleen had her B.S.N. and was a nurse at Parkview Hospital for 43 years, retiring in 2010....

Aug 14, 2022

Garrett Dateline

Reba E. Sliger age 85 of Ft. Wayne, IN and formerly of Garrett, IN died at Parkview Regional Medical Center – Ft. Wayne, IN.  She had been residing at Park Place Senior Living of Fort Wayne for the past 4 years.  Reba was born December 1, 1936 to parents Harold B. and Frances M. (Thompson)...

Jul 30, 2022

Esom Glenn Sumner age 65 of Garrett, IN died Saturday, July 30, 2022 in Garrett, IN.  He was born July 1, 1957 in Hazard, KY to Eli Sumner Sr. and Hazel Marie (Eversole) Sumner.

Esom enjoyed fishing, playing horseshoes and spending time with his family and friends.

Esom is survived by his 2 daughters: Kathy...

Jul 22, 2022

Norman Knapp age 93 of Bradenton, FL and formerly of Garrett, IN died Friday, July 22, 2022 in Bradenton, FL. He was born December 10, 1928 to Harold B. and Frances (Thompson) Knapp. Norman retired from Dana Corp. In Ft. Wayne, IN

Norman is survived by his son: Terry (Carol) Knapp, FL; 2 sisters: Reba Sliger, Ft....

Jul 10, 2022

Rochelle D. Heiman age 47 died Sunday, July 10, 2022. She was born June 14, 1975 in Auburn, IN to Richard A. and Christie J. (Ranney) Heiman.

Rochelle is survived by her parents: Richard A. and Christie J. Heiman, Garrett, IN; sons: Christian Allen Heiman-Place, Garrett, IN; Chance Lee Heiman-Place, Garrett, IN; grandson: Atreyu-Heiman Elijah Bohan; brother:...

Jul 4, 2022

David A. Swonger age 70 of Avilla, IN and formerly of Garrett, IN died Monday, July 4, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Dave was born May 29, 1952 in Garrett, IN to Paul E. and Kathryn (Randol) Swonger and they preceded him in death. He married Deborah A. Lewis on August 18, 1973 in Garrett, IN. Dave was...

Jul 2, 2022

Dawn LaRue Miller age 84 of Garrett, IN died Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Methodist Hospital – Richardson, TX. Dawn was born October 26, 1937 in Ft. Wayne, IN to Merritt J. and Cora A. (LaRue) Hyndman and they preceded her in death. She married Louis J. Miller on June 11, 1966 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Ege,...

Jun 25, 2022

Roberta E. Scott Duff age 88 of Indianapolis, IN and formerly of Garrett, IN died Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Westside Garden Plaza in Indianapolis. Roberta was born October 12, 1933 in Altona, IN to Roberts W. and Vera M. (Callahan) Ross. Roberta was a paralegal for the Department of Justice – Washington, D.C.

She married Randolph...

May 20, 2022

Sharon Simon passed away peacefully at Sacred Heart Home in Avilla, IN, on Friday May 20, 2022.  She was born on May 7, 1938 in Garrett, IN, the daughter of Roman and Laura (Blotkamp) Steigmeyer.  She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Neal C. Simon; four children Daniel (Deirdre) Simon of Newburyport, MA; Gregory (Shelley Hahn) Simon...

May 16, 2022

Herman "Randell" Snodgrass age 78 of Butler, IN died Monday, May 16, 2022 in Butler. Randell was born October 1, 1943 in Sparta, TN to Herman Douglas and Odell (Billings) Snodgrass.

Randell married Linda K. Hayes on April 26, 1974 in Muncie, IN. He was a product control manager at Teledine- Ryan in San Diego, CA and...

May 4, 2022

Mary R. Garrison age 50 of Garrett, IN died Wednesday, May 4, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born February 13, 1972 in Elkhart, IN to William D. Parks and Sandra M. Felder. Mary married Chris D. Garrison on December 9, 2017 in Garrett, IN.

Mary was a pilot car driver and loved riding Harley's,...