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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...

Gilbert CaldwellAuburn


Gilbert E. Caldwell age 81 of Auburn, IN and formerly of Garrett, IN died Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Betz Nursing Home – Auburn, IN. Gilbert was born June 22, 1942 in Moorehead, KY to Elza Simpton and Lilly (Ramsey) Caldwell. Gilbert married Rosaleita D. Hart on September 1, 1973 in Garrett, IN and she survives. Gilbert worked as a setup man in the mold department at Mossberg Industries for 29 years, retiring in 2004.Gilbert attended New Life Ministries in Garrett,...

Gilbert E. Caldwell age 81 of Auburn, IN and formerly of Garrett, IN died Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Betz Nursing Home – Auburn, IN. Gilbert was born June 22, 1942 in Moorehead, KY...

Helen WappesAuburn


Helen H. Wappes age 85 of Auburn, IN peacefully passed away Monday, April 22, 2024 at Parkview Randallia Hospital – Ft. Wayne, IN. Helen was born June 3, 1938 in Atlanta, GA.Helen married George R. Wappes on May 2, 1964 in Pine Mountain, GA.Helen graduated from Fairbanks High School - Fairbanks, AK in 1956. Associate in Arts at Los Angeles City College - Los Angeles CA in 1974. Bachelor of Science in Education at Indiana University - Ft Wayne, IN in...

Helen H. Wappes age 85 of Auburn, IN peacefully passed away Monday, April 22, 2024 at Parkview Randallia Hospital – Ft. Wayne, IN. Helen was born June 3, 1938 in Atlanta,...

Dolores HershbergerLaOtto


Dolores “Dody” Hershberger, age 86 of LaOtto , Indiana peacefully passed away Saturday , April 13 at Heritage Point living facility Fort Wayne INShe is now home with her beloved husband, Larry. She was a beautiful person who made friends wherever she went and loved to brighten people’s day along the way. It seemed she could talk to anyone and if you were her friend, you were also considered part of her family.She was born Dolores Jane “Dody”...

Dolores “Dody” Hershberger, age 86 of LaOtto , Indiana peacefully passed away Saturday , April 13 at Heritage Point living facility Fort Wayne INShe is now home with her beloved...

Clark BergdallAuburn


Clark DeVon Bergdall, age 74 of Auburn, IN passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Parkview-Randallia – Ft. Wayne, IN. Clark was born May 1, 1949 in Fort Wayne, IN to Glen E. and Ruth C. (Gerig) Bergdall and they preceded him in death. Clark married Susan Lynn Kruger on October 14, 1972 in Garrett, IN.Clark was a water superintendent at Earth Construction, retiring in 2011. Clark was a member of the First Baptist Church – Garrett, IN....

Clark DeVon Bergdall, age 74 of Auburn, IN passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Parkview-Randallia – Ft. Wayne, IN. Clark was born May 1, 1949 in...

Ashlie BiddleSouth Milford


Ashlie Renee Biddle, 32, of South Milford, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024. She was born on May 11, 1991, in Auburn. Ashlie graduated from Prairie Heights High School in 2009. She was a 2013 graduate of Manchester University with a bachelor degree in History, and later graduated from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a master’s of Library and Information Science.She worked in customer service for several years, and would spend her free time reading, watching...

Ashlie Renee Biddle, 32, of South Milford, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024. She was born on May 11, 1991, in Auburn. Ashlie graduated from Prairie Heights High School in 2009....

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