Obituaries

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...

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...