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07/26/2025

Raymond E. Rowe, 76, of Garrett, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 25, 2025 at Kendallville Manor in Kendallville, Indiana. Mr. Rowe was born on March 28, 1949 in Auburn, Indiana to Forrest & Ellen (Snyder) Rowe. Raymond enjoyed watching historical documentaries and learning about Native American tribes and traditions. He also enjoyed 60’s classic rock music and collecting vintage items. He is survived by his daughters, Stephanie (Tim) Duzan of Fort Wayne and Amanda (Tom) Brown of Garrett; two granddaughters, Ashley Jacobs and Madison Jacobs. He is also survived by three brothers, Randy Rowe, Ralph “Dave” Rowe, and Rudy Rowe along with four sisters, Rita Brown, Ronda (Ricky) Maggert, Shawn Kimmel and Chelsie (Kris) Tadsen. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Ricky Rowe and Ronald “Jim” Rowe. A funeral service for Raymond will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 7 p.m. with visitation two hours prior from 5-7p.m. at Pinnington Funeral and Cremation Services 502 N. Main Street, Auburn. Burial will be held in Christian Union Cemetery in Garrett. Memorial donation in Raymond’s honor may be made to DeKalb Humane Society.

07/16/2025

Journaling has been thought to relieve anxiety and worry by getting the emotions from the head and heart, onto paper. Here's a good article showing how and why to start.

We all have dark days, black moods, and anxious feelings. Use writing in a journal to explore the darkness. You will find your inner light when you do.

07/15/2025

Stephanie D. Schmitt, 65, of Auburn, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, July 14, 2025.
She was born on September 4, 1959, in Franklin, Indiana, to the late Richard and Shirley Hoffman.
Stephanie dedicated her career to helping others as a physical therapist, working in hospitals across the country. Most recently, she served patients at DeKalb Memorial Hospital, where she was known for her compassion and professionalism.
Outside of work, Stephanie found joy in dancing and singing karaoke with her husband, sharing laughter and music wherever they went.
She is survived by her loving husband, Robert Schmitt of Auburn; son, Ben Owens of Auburn; daughter, Rachel Owens of Lexington, Kentucky; stepdaughter, Suzzane Schmitt of Fort Wayne; and her cherished granddaughter, Zoey Butler.
Stephanie was preceded in death by her parents.
A memorial service to celebrate Stephanie’s life will be held at a later date.

07/10/2025

What successes will you tell in your story? What joys or challenges? Tell your story.

07/05/2025

Mona R. Crager, 73, of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Auburn Village.
Mona was born on May 29, 1952, in Auburn, Indiana, to the late Earl and Ruby (Ackerman) Fee. She was a proud graduate of Eastside High School and dedicated 44 years of service to Ashley Industrial Molding.
Mona enjoyed spending time with her beloved dogs, traveling, and sharing trips to the casino with her husband. She also had a fondness for the simple joys of life.
She is survived by her loving husband, Millard Crager of Auburn; her sister, Myrna Crager of Waterloo; and her brothers, Ron Fee and Larry Fee, both of Auburn.
Mona was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Judy Sprunger.
A private graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Auburn.

07/04/2025

Do you remember these three - or possibly four - days in the life that you shared with your beloved? A Living Love
If you ever love an animal, there are three days in your life you will always remember....
The first is a day, blessed with happiness, when you bring home your young new friend.
You may have spent weeks deciding on a breed. You may have asked numerous opinions of many vets, or done long research in finding a breeder. Or, perhaps in a fleeting moment, you may have just chosen that silly looking mutt in a shelter--simply because something in its eyes reached your heart. But when you bring that chosen pet home, and watch it explore, and claim its special place in your hall or front room--and when you feel it brush against you for the first time--it instills a feeling of pure love you will carry with you through the many years to come.
The second day will occur eight or nine or ten years later. It will be a day like any other.
Routine and unexceptional. But, for a surprising instant, you will look at your longtime friend and see age where you once saw youth. You will see slow deliberate steps where you once saw energy. And you will see sleep when you once saw activity. So you will begin to adjust your friend's diet--and you may add a pill or two to her food. And you may feel a growing fear deep within yourself, which bodes of a coming emptiness. And you will feel this uneasy feeling, on and off, until the third day finally arrives.
And on this day--if your friend and God have not decided for you, then you will be faced with making a decision of your own--on behalf of your lifelong friend, and with the guidance of your own deepest Spirit. But whichever way your friend eventually leaves you--you will feel as alone as a single star in the dark night.
If you are wise, you will let the tears flow as freely and as often as they must. And if you are typical, you will find that not many in your circle of family or friends will be able to understand your grief, or comfort you. But if you are true to the love of the pet you cherished through the many joy-filled years, you may find that a soul--a bit smaller in size than your own--seems to walk with you, at times, during the lonely days to come. And at moments when you least expect anything out of the ordinary to happen, you may feel something brush against your leg--very very lightly.
And looking down at the place where your dear, perhaps dearest, friend used to lay--you will remember those three significant days. The memory will most likely to be painful, and leave an ache in your heart--As time passes the ache will come and go as if it has a life of its own. You will both reject it and embrace it, and it may confuse you. If you reject it, it will depress you. If you embrace it, it will deepen you. Either way, it will still be an ache.
But there will be, I assure you, a fourth day when--along with the memory of your pet--and piercing through the heaviness in your heart--there will come a realization that belongs only to you. It will be as unique and strong as our relationship with each animal we have loved, and lost. This realization takes the form of a Living Love--like the heavenly scent of a rose that remains after the petals have wilted, this Love will remain and grow--and be there for us to remember. It is a love we have earned. It is the legacy our pets leave us when they go. And it is a gift we may keep with us as long as we live. It is a Love which is ours alone. And until we ourselves leave, perhaps to join our Beloved Pets--it is a Love we will always possess. Martin Scot Kosins

07/03/2025

Kathryn A. Sisco, age 72, of Garrett, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025, at DuPont Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Kathy was born on July 19, 1952, in Detroit, Michigan. She worked for 23 years at TI Automotive in Ashley, where she was known for her strong work ethic and dedication.

A devoted and loving mother, Kathy cherished time spent with her family and grandchildren. She had a warm personality and a wonderful sense of humor that brought smiles and laughter to those around her.

She is survived by her companion, John F. Peters of Garrett; her daughters, Kristin Sisco-Fisher of Auburn and Megan Sisco of Kendallville; her beloved grandchildren, Raylynn, Kaiden, Kinslee, Avalyn, Kristopher, Isabella, Nevaeh an Ivory; and John’s children, John F. (Roxy) Peters II of Auburn, Austin Peters of Defiance, Ohio, and Stacy Jorge of Beaverton, Oregon.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Orville Sisco and Edith Sanford; and her sister, Nelda Oliver.

Visitation will be held on Monday, July 7, 2025, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Pinnington Funeral & Cremation Services, 502 N. Main Street, Auburn. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the funeral home, with visitation one hour prior.

Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Garrett, IN.

Memorial donations may be made to the family to assist with expenses.