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William E Yoder

William E Yoder

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...

Michael E. Mcmeen

Michael E. Mcmeen

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...

Marilyn Frances (Bianski)  Feagler

Marilyn Frances (Bianski) Feagler

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...

Andrei "Andy" Simon

Andrei "Andy" Simon

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...

Marjorie J. (Burtch)  Carper

Marjorie J. (Burtch) Carper

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....

Stewart R. Beard

Stewart R. Beard

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...

Chris J. Lafever

Chris J. Lafever

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,...

Kenneth D. Cousino

Kenneth D. Cousino

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...

Albert James Grawcock

Albert James Grawcock

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...

Jack Allen Wappes

Jack Allen Wappes

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 -...

Karen Allgood Lowe

Karen Allgood Lowe

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...

Eugene Ralph Ries

Eugene Ralph Ries

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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Marie (Ousley)  Jones

Marie (Ousley) Jones

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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Linda C. (Kage)  Burch

Linda C. (Kage) Burch

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...

James Michael Armstrong

James Michael Armstrong

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...

Delphus Earl Klinger

Delphus Earl Klinger

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...

Max J. Teders

Max J. Teders

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...

James E. Carroll

James E. Carroll

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...

Tom L. Rariden

Tom L. Rariden

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...

James R. Gerber

James R. Gerber

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...

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