All Obituaries 

Dixie Bolen, age 83 of Garrett, passed away at home on Thursday, April 18, 2024. He was born on October 16, 1940 in Knott County, Kentucky to Ellis and Cosby (Hicks) Bolen.  Mr. Bolen married Ellen Isham on August 16, 1958 in Waterloo.  She preceded him in death November 10, 2022. He worked at the Auburn Foundry for 43 years and he was a member of the Garrett Eagles for 44 years.  In his younger years, Dixie enjoyed riding his motorcycle and collecting classic cars. ...

Richard Ira (Dickie) Bacon Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed on April 17, 2024, at the age of 85. He was born on December 12, 1938 in Battle Creek, Michigan and most recently resided in Hamilton, Indiana. Richard proudly held a career with Messenger/Renaissance for 30+ years in Auburn, Indiana. He happily told everyone he was a Four Color Stripper which became a running joke for many years after his retirement. Richard also served many years as the...

Jodi Lynne Warstler, at the age of 63, was called home to be with Jesus on Monday, April 15, 2024. She was born on April 13, 1961 to Wesley and Sharon Warstler in Auburn, Indiana. As a child Jodi loved to spend time with her siblings Wesley and Lisa. They loved to play outside together, caring for their ponies, making mud pies, and ice skating on the frozen over flooded fields during the wintertime. She had a special relationship with her cousins Cindy, Dawn, and Denise. They were all...

Lowell James Puls of Big Turkey Lake, Hudson, IN, passed away on 13 April, 2024, at the age of 68, after bravely battling prostate cancer. Lowell was a man of many extraordinary talents - an entrepreneur, author, teacher, woodworker, and technician. However, most importantly, he was a wonderful husband and an outstanding father to his children and stepchildren. His love extended to his adored grandchildren, of whom he was immensely proud, a sentiment he displayed for all to see. Lowell is...

Paul Ellis Thomas, Sr., 97, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2024, at Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village following a brief illness.  He was born in St. Joe, Indiana on February 9, 1927 to Carl and Irma Thomas. He graduated from Kendallville High School in Kendallville, Indiana in May of 1945.  Paul worked as a dairy farmer and as a factory worker at Riecke, G.E., International Harvester, and Bostwick Braun.  Paul was a member of the Pleasant Chapel Church of the...

Tucson, AZ - Howard R. Hall, 87, of Tucson, Arizona died November 18, 2023 in Tucson. Howard was the son of Harris Dale Hall and Hilda Grace Westgate Hall and was born in Eaton Rapids, Michigan on October 10, 1936. As an older big brother Howard always spoiled his younger brother and sister. Howard graduated from Waterloo High School Class of 1955. He joined the Navy after high school and unfortunately suffered a recurring injury. After the Navy he returned to Indiana and worked in...

Garrett – Stephen C Reas Sr. – 81, of Garrett, passed away Wednesday April 10, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born January 18, 1943 in Fort Wayne to Elmer and Marceyle (Balmer) Reas. Steve was an Amtrak Engineer working for the Pennsylvania Railroad, Penn Central Railroad and Conrail. He also co-owned and operated 3 different taverns in the area, Joe’s Place in Ashley, The Retreat in Auburn and Wayne Street Tavern in Waterloo. He...

Waylon Charles Brown, three months old, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at DuPont Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on January 7, 2024 to Haley Warstler and Coleton Brown, both of Waterloo.    Survivors include: His loving parents; Haley Warstler and Coleton Brown of Waterloo. Maternal grandparents; Dawn and Rob Warstler of Hudson. Paternal grandfather; Kent and Dara Brown of Auburn. Paternal grandmother; Leslie Krontz of Hicksville, Ohio. Great grandparents;...

Corunna – Mark A Rottger, 56 of Corunna passed away Tuesday April 9, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born September 29, 1967 in Auburn to Harry J and Cindy (Farrington) Rottger. His parents both survive in Corunna. Mark worked at Lakeside Book Company in Kendallville. He was a Jr Volunteer Fireman for the Corunna Fire Department. He loved to Cook and enjoyed mushroom hunting. What he enjoyed the most was fishing. He was a Master Bass Fisherman,...

Cooper Scott Wilson, 24 of Auburn Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Friday April 5, 2024. He was born in Auburn, Indiana to Liberty and Jeffery Wilson on November 14, 1999. Cooper was known for making people laugh and was helping others. He had a huge sense of humor, and his infectious smile. To know Cooper was to love him. Cooper loved being a big brother and cousin. Cooper found joy in the simple pleasures of life. He was passionate about fishing, hunting, attending concerts, and...