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Eleanor SmithGarrett


Eleanor Smith age 98 of Garrett, IN died Sunday, June 16, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Eleanor was born March 13, 1926 in Jackson Township to Kent and Ruth Ann (Draggoo) Provines.Eleanor married Melvin “Smitty” Smith on April 1, 1945 in Auburn, IN and he died May 18, 2015.She was a farm wife and milked cows for over 50 years; she was an office person for Garrett Veterinary Hospital and was a bus monitor for 5 years for G-K-B Schools. She was currently the CEO of...

Eleanor Smith age 98 of Garrett, IN died Sunday, June 16, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Eleanor was born March 13, 1926 in Jackson Township to Kent and Ruth Ann (Draggoo)...

Corbin EllenbergerKendallville, Indiana


Kendallville – Corbin G. Ellenberger, 21, of Kendallville, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024. He was born on January 8, 2003, in Fort Wayne, to Scott and Teresa (Cuney) Ellenberger. Corbin was a welder by trade, currently working for Indiana Millwright Services. He loved to ride anything with an engine – dirt bikes, go karts, and his truck. Corbin was a mechanically inclined person, often working on his own cars. He also enjoyed his craft of...

Kendallville – Corbin G. Ellenberger, 21, of Kendallville, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024. He was born on January 8, 2003, in Fort Wayne, to Scott and Teresa (Cuney)...

Judith GettsGarrett


GARRETT — Judith Kay (Hamilton) Getts, 84, of Garrett, passed away at Astral of Auburn on Monday, June 3, 2024. Judy was born Sept. 14, 1939, to Mahlon and Phyllis Hamilton and grew up in Auburn. She married Larry Getts Sr., on June 29, 1958. After Larry's schooling in New Orleans and a brief stint in Indianapolis, they moved to Garrett in 1972.Judy worked locally at the Garrett State Bank and then the telephone company for the next 20 years. After leaving...

GARRETT — Judith Kay (Hamilton) Getts, 84, of Garrett, passed away at Astral of Auburn on Monday, June 3, 2024. Judy was born Sept. 14, 1939, to Mahlon and Phyllis Hamilton and grew up...

Paula GiegoldGarrett


Paula Jean (Frieden) Giegold age 71 left this world to meet her Lord and Savior at Astral of Auburn on Monday, May 27, 2024. Paula was born in Wabash, IN to the late Paul and Elvadene (Younce) Frieden on September 16, 1952, on her mother’s birthday. She grew up on the farm south of North Manchester, IN., and graduated from Manchester High School in 1970. In the fall of 1971 Paula married Andrew Giegold. He survives in rural Garrett. They spent the next four years as students at Purdue...

Paula Jean (Frieden) Giegold age 71 left this world to meet her Lord and Savior at Astral of Auburn on Monday, May 27, 2024. Paula was born in Wabash, IN to the late Paul and Elvadene (Younce)...

Christie HeimanGarrett


Christie J. Heiman age 74 of Garrett, IN died Sunday morning at Miller’s Merry Manor – Garrett, IN. Christie was born May 5, 1950 in Auburn, IN to Ronald “Dick” and Vera (Haywood) Ranney.She married Richard A Heiman on March 28, 1970 in Auburn, IN and he survives in Garrett. Christie worked in the factory at Electric Motors and Specialties for over 40 years, retiring in 2015.She had attended The Church at Garrett.Christie is survived by her husband: Richard A....

Christie J. Heiman age 74 of Garrett, IN died Sunday morning at Miller’s Merry Manor – Garrett, IN. Christie was born May 5, 1950 in Auburn, IN to Ronald “Dick” and Vera...

Maynard GriffinAuburn


Maynard Wayne Griffin age 90 of Auburn, IN died Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Parkview DeKalb – Auburn, IN. Maynard was born April 10, 1934 in Auburn, In to Warren and Elizabeth (Lung) Griffin. He married Shirley Koepke on September 11, 1954 in Garrett, IN.A native of DeKalb County, Mr. Griffin attended the county schools, graduating from Garrett High School in 1952. An electrical engineering technician by occupation, he lived within two miles of Garett most of his life.He was a...

Maynard Wayne Griffin age 90 of Auburn, IN died Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Parkview DeKalb – Auburn, IN. Maynard was born April 10, 1934 in Auburn, In to Warren and Elizabeth (Lung)...

Judith "Judy" ShookGarrett


Judith “Judy” K. Shook age 77 of Garrett, IN passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024 at Parkview DeKalb – Auburn, IN. Judy was born July 11, 1946 in Richmond, IN to Ralph E. and Margrett Lou (Mobley) Clawson and they preceded her in death. Judy married Ronald F. Shook August 19, 1978 in Pershing, IN. She was a machine operator at Dana Corporation – Hagerstown, IN and then moved to Garrett, IN 30 years ago to work at Eaton Corporation – Auburn, IN.Judy and...

Judith “Judy” K. Shook age 77 of Garrett, IN passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024 at Parkview DeKalb – Auburn, IN. Judy was born July 11, 1946 in Richmond, IN to Ralph E. and...

Dorothea "Rusty" PinkertonAuburn


Auburn, Indiana – Dorothea “Rusty” Pinkerton, age 80, of Auburn, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on May 9, 2024 surrounded by her family.She was born on October 13, 1943 in Honolulu, Hawaii, daughter of the late Roger and Emmaline LaPierre. As the daughter and a wife of a U.S. Marine Rusty lived and traveled all over the country.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Valentine ‘Val’ LaPierre, sister Laura LaPierre and...

Auburn, Indiana – Dorothea “Rusty” Pinkerton, age 80, of Auburn, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on May 9, 2024 surrounded by her family.She was born on October 13,...

Larry WileyFt. Wayne


Larry Edward Wiley, 76 of Fort Wayne, IN (originally from Garrett, IN) quietly passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Larry was a 1965 graduate of Garrett High School and went to serve in the United States Army with his tour in Vietnam. He attended Indiana University and received his degree in Hotel and Motel Management. His life led him to many different locations and employment opportunities, but Larry’s real passion was the Theatre. He appeared in the movie Suburbia while in California...

Larry Edward Wiley, 76 of Fort Wayne, IN (originally from Garrett, IN) quietly passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Larry was a 1965 graduate of Garrett High School and went to serve in the United...

Ronald McCarthyFt. Wayne


Ronald J. McCarthy age 72 of Ft. Wayne, IN passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Miller's Merry Manor - Garrett, IN. Ronald was born April 1, 1952 in Brooklyn, New York to James and Mary (Daly) McCarthy. He was a police man while in New York and was a truck driver when he moved to Indiana. He married Jennie L. Tipton and she passed away on January 2, 2014. He worked for North American until 2014 and then was a CDL instructor for 4 years before retiring in 2018.Ronald is survived by...

Ronald J. McCarthy age 72 of Ft. Wayne, IN passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Miller's Merry Manor - Garrett, IN. Ronald was born April 1, 1952 in Brooklyn, New York to James and Mary...

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