Pinnington Funeral & Cremation Services

02/24/2026

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02/23/2026

Jean H. Bailey, 97, of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Jean was born on February 6, 1929, in South Bend, Indiana, a daughter of the late John and Sarah Keirns.
She was a graduate of North Side High School, Class of 1947. Jean was employed with Magnavox and later with Woodlawn Cemetery in Auburn before retiring.
Jean enjoyed attending country music concerts, going on cruises, fishing with her husband at Indiana Springs Campground, gardening, flowers, and caring for animals. Above all else, she cherished time spent with her family, who meant the world to her.
She is survived by her daughters, Coleen (Mike) King of Garrett and Nancy (Dennis) Husted of Auburn; 14 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and 30 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Estle D. Bailey; her parents; daughters, Janice (Gary) Worman and Lou Ann Stahlhut; sisters, Irene Botz, Pauline Grey, Betty Koithan, Margaret Height, and Velma Amburgey; and granddaughter, Denise Worman.
Visitation for Jean will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 2–4 p.m. and 6–8 p.m. at Pinnington Funeral & Cremation Services, 502 N. Main Street, Auburn.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2026, with visitation one hour prior from 9:00–10:00 a.m., also at the funeral home.
Burial will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery in Auburn.
Memorial contributions may be made to Children’s Diabetes Research.

02/17/2026

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02/12/2026

Joan M. Myers, 92, of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Joan was born on April 25, 1933, in Waterloo, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Julia Miller and was baptized and raised at Saint Michael’s Catholic Church in Waterloo, where her strong foundation of faith began. She graduated from Ashley High School and went on to live a life centered on faith, family, and service to others.
A devoted member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Auburn, Joan generously shared her time and talents through her involvement on numerous church committees over the years. She was also a member of the Third Order of the Franciscans in Hicksville, Ohio, for over 20 years. Her deep faith was a guiding force in her life and a lasting example to those who knew and loved her.
Joan is lovingly remembered by her children, John (Sharon) Myers of Ashley, Marilyn (Jack Clark) Myers of Auburn, David (Rhonda) Myers of Auburn, and Anne (Nick) Schiffli of Auburn; grandchildren, William (Kolandra) Myers, Andrea Myers, Chris Gorman, and Grace Gorman; great-grandchildren, Kayden, Braxten, Mikenzie, and Adalyn. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Roger Myers; her parents; and her six siblings.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 500 E. Seventh Street, Auburn, with visitation one hour prior from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Father Drew Curry will officiate. Burial will follow at Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery in Auburn.

Visitation will also be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Pinnington Funeral & Cremation Services, 502 N. Main Street, Auburn. The recital of the Rosary will take place at 3:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations in Joan’s honor may be directed to Masses at Immaculate Conception or Saint Michael the Archangel Fraternity, Third Order of Franciscans, 311 W. High Street, Hicksville, Ohio 43526

02/12/2026

02/04/2026

Harlow D. Meek, 81, of Auburn, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

Harlow was born on March 31, 1944, in Auburn, Indiana, the son of the late Edwin and Verda Meek.

He was a faithful member of Hamilton Wesleyan Church in Hamilton, Indiana. Harlow spent many years working at Bohn Aluminum, where he served the company in various roles throughout his career.

He is survived by his loving wife, Susan E. Meek of Auburn; his children, Angela (Rick) Phelps of Auburn, Brian Meek of Fort Wayne, and Tonya (Jose) Puebla of Auburn; and ten grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his son, Duane H. Meek; his parents; and his sister, Linda Devlin.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Hamilton Wesleyan Church, 4001 Terry Lake Road, Hamilton, Indiana 46742.

Memorial donations may be made to Hamilton Wesleyan Church.

02/04/2026

Hugh A. Voges, 85, of Kendallville, passed away on January 25, 2026. He was born on September 26, 1940, in Ashley, Indiana, to Nealla and John Voges.

Hugh was a man of faith whose life reflected quiet devotion and steadfast values. Hugh proudly served his country in the Army, which he was very proud of. He was a loyal Chicago Cubs fan and, along with his wife Donna, never missed an episode of Jeopardy. The two shared a love for camping, Sunday long drives, and spontaneous adventures, finding joy in time spent together. Hugh and Donna were also big Indiana University Hoosiers fans, proudly supporting IU athletics over the years.

He is survived by his son, Mark Voges; his daughter, Richelle Bozynski; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his sister, Juanita Corkwell; his daughter-in-law Sherrie Dalrymple and many cousins.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Voges; his daughter, Melissa Voges; his sons, Richard Dalrymple and Don Dalrymple; his parents, Nealla and John Voges; his sisters, Norma Wolfe, Delores Peckhart, Virginia Frankenstien and Bertha Maurer; and his brothers, Dean Voges and Glen Voges.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2026, with visitation from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.at Pinnington Funeral & Cremation Services, 502 N. Main Street, Auburn, Indiana. Pastor Daryl Emowrey will be officiating the service. Burial will take place at a later date at Woodlawn Cemetery in Auburn, Indiana.

01/18/2026

Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA will provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020.
FEMA is now accepting applications for Funeral Assistance through the dedicated call center: 844-684-6333 or TTY: 800-462-7585. To learn more, visit FEMA's website here: https://www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance.
People who have had COVID-19 funeral expenses are encouraged to keep and gather documentation. Please let us know if we can provide any assistance to help you or your family gather documentation to apply for reimbursement.

01/16/2026

Terry I. DePew, 71, of Angola, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Northern Lakes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Angola.
Terry was born on January 25, 1954, in Auburn, a son of the late William and Ruth DePew.
Terry worked at Easterseals Northeast Indiana in Angola.
He is survived by his brothers, Ronald (Yalonda) DePew of Angola, James (Rosella) DePew of Auburn, Robert (Liz) DePew of Auburn, Vern DePew of Tennessee, Earl DePew of Mongo, and Jerry (Janice) DePew of Ashley; and his sisters, Alberta (Keith) Leach of Oklahoma, Anna (Jerry) Reinoehl of Ashley, and Diane Freeman of Angola.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William, and Ruth DePew; and his brothers, John DePew and Charles DePew.
A memorial service for Terry will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Pinnington Funeral & Cremation Services, 502 N. Main Street, Auburn. Visitation will take place two hours prior to the service, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Burial will be held at Cedar Creek Cemetery in Auburn at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Easterseals of Northeast Indiana.