Evelyn Garman

Evelyn A. Garman, age 77, a resident of rural LaOtto, died on Sunday August 2, 2009 in the Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avillae following a brief illness. She had lived most of her adult life in the Huntertown and LaOtto area. Evelyn was born November 15, 1931 in Franklin County, Missouri, a daughter of the late Paul A. and Marie E. (Kernebeck) Gildehaus. She was united in marriage in Fort Wayne,e on January 6, 1951 to Donald A. Garman. Mr. Garman preceded her in death on October 22, 2004. She had worked for Hep's Groceries for five years in Huntertown, and then for Byron Health Center in Fort Wayne, retiring from there in 1993 as the linen clerk. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Avilla. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who's hobbies included, sewing, crocheting, and spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her children, Pastor Sherri (Ed) Long of LaOtto, Dan A. (Lisa) Garman of New Haven, Dave (Sarah) Garman of Huntertown, Kim A. (Jim) Dietsch of Pierceton, and Dee A. (Jack) Mossburg of LaOtto; her sister, Mary Ann Grill of St. Louis, Mo; three brothers Alvin (Mary) Gildehaus, of Cedar Hill, Mo., Raymond Gildehaus of St. Clair, Mo., and Richard (Deloris) Gildehaus of Arnold, Mo. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and her beloved cat, "Bandit." In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sisters Leona Heil, Marilyn Gildehaus, and Laverne Stoder. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a. m. Saturday, August 8, 2009 in the Huntertown United Methodist Church 16021 Lima Road Huntertown, with Pastor Greg Hiatte and Deacon Charles Gildehaus officiating. Burial will follow in the Covington Memorial Gardense in Fort Wayne. The family will receive friends on Friday from 2:00 until 8:00 p. m. in the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco,e where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p. m.e Calling at the church will be on Saturday from 10:00 a m. until service time. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be directed to Provena Sacred Heart Home St. Paul Neighborhood, or the American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be available in the funeral home and church. ****************************************************************** You are invited to leave a condolence for the family, and may do so by clicking on "Condolence" below.