Pinnington Funeral & Cremation Services

12/26/2025

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12/22/2025

Betty A. Collins, 86, of Auburn, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Auburn Village.
Betty was born on September 19, 1939, in Pennington Gap, Virginia, the daughter of the late Rex and Willie Sarver.
She worked as a practical nurse at the Garrett Hospital in Garrett, where she greatly enjoyed caring for others. After leaving the hospital, Betty was employed at Ball Brass Aluminum in Auburn for 13 years.
Betty was a faithful member of Auburn Baptist Church and cherished her church family. She had a deep love for her husband, Carl, who preceded her in death, and found her greatest joy in spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was well known for making Christmas candy to share with church members and friends. Betty also enjoyed visiting with her neighbors, sharing stories of the past, and took great pride and joy in mowing her yard.
She is survived by her children, Debra (Larry) Kimmel of Auburn, Gloria (Carl) Hansen of Auburn, Michael Collins of Auburn, and Karen (Kevin) Likes of Auburn; grandchildren, Julie Kimmel, Bryan Kimmel, Christopher (Daniel) Hansen, Christopher Collins, Megan (Allen) Sexton, Chase (Yoon) Likes, Garrett Likes, Chandler (Keirston) Likes, and Reagan Likes; and great-grandchildren, Mae Kimmel, Gavin Sexton, Drake Sexton, Addison Sexton, Madalynn Sexton, and Charlotte Snider.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Carl Collins; her parents; and her siblings, Charles Sarver, Billy Sarver, Jennie Engle, and Bobbie Jo Garrett.
A service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Pinnington Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 502 N. Main Street, Auburn, with visitation from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service. Pastor Bill Weaver will officiate. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Auburn.
Memorial donations may be made to Auburn Baptist Church or the DeKalb Humane Society.

12/19/2025

"For what it's worth: It's never too late to be whoever you want to be. I hope you live a life you're proud of, and if you find that you're not, I hope you have the strength to start over." - F. Scott Fitzgerald

What are you proud of in your life?

12/17/2025

Rory Grams, 63, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025. Rory was born on September 2, 1962, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Rory worked as a flagger for road construction projects with Area Wide Protection, where he was known for his dedication and strong work ethic.
In his free time, Rory enjoyed riding motorcycles, listening to rock music, and playing his bass guitar. His cat, Sophie, was his constant companion and best friend. Rory had a deep love for God and cherished the time he spent with his family.
He is survived by his daughter, Megan Grams of Fort Wayne; his granddaughter, Octavia Grams of Fort Wayne; and his brother, Marty Grams of Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Casey and Mary Grams, and his sister, Tracy Grams.
In keeping with Rory’s wishes, no services will be held.

12/16/2025

Lynn D. Moore, 75, of Auburn, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025.
Lynn was born on October 28, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, a daughter of the late Victor and Alice Moore.
She was a 1968 graduate of Munster High School and later earned her degree in accounting from Ball State University. Lynn spent 18 years as an accounting executive with Meijer before retiring. Following her retirement, she continued to stay active by working at the Auburn Home Depot beginning in 2017.
Lynn had a deep love for fishing. After retiring, she moved to Northeast Indiana to enjoy the many lakes that allowed her to pursue her favorite pastime.
She is survived by her sister, Vicki Fleming of Auburn; her nephew, James Rorer of Washington, D.C.; and her great-nieces, Katharine Rorer of Washington, D.C., and Ellie (Corrine) Rorer of Chesapeake, Virginia.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Alice Moore, and her nephew, Chris Rorer.
Visitation for Lynn will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Pinnington Funeral Home, 502 N. Main Street, Auburn.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. CST on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, 8178 S. Cline Avenue, Crown Point, Indiana. Burial will follow in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens.

12/14/2025

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12/08/2025

James D. “Jim” Hodge, 71, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 3, 1954, in Garrett, Indiana.
Jim proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps and later continued to share his skills and discipline as a shooting range instructor. An avid outdoorsman, he had a deep love for guns, shooting, and hunting. He also enjoyed riding Harley-Davidson motorcycles and took great pride in his 100th Anniversary Harley-Davidson, serial number 1050. Known for his talents in the kitchen, Jim was also a skilled and enthusiastic cook.
Jim was deeply devoted to caring for his family’s cemetery, Mott Cemetery. Tending to it meant everything to him, and he took meticulous pride in ensuring it was always well maintained.
A journeyman electrician by trade, Jim worked at Saint Anne Home and Retirement Community, where he was valued for his dedication and craftsmanship.
He is survived by his wife, Marcella Hodge of Fort Wayne; daughter, Roberta “Bobbie” Hodge of Fort Wayne; brother, Eric (Vicki) Hodge of Midlothian, Virginia; sister, Elaine (Larry) Bolinger of Corunna; and grandchildren, Kai Fyock and Atehaia Fyock, both of South Carolina.
Jim was preceded in death by his father, Robert H. Hodge, and his mother, Lois Anne Winget.
A graveside service for Jim will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Mott Cemetery in Auburn.

12/07/2025

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12/05/2025

Billy Earl Collins, 87, of Auburn, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Betz Nursing Home in Auburn.
Born on April 3, 1938, in Jonesville, Virginia, Billy grew up surrounded by a large and loving family. He spent many dedicated years working for Auburn Gear, from which he later retired.
Billy is survived by his son, Don (Melinda) Parsons of Angola; daughter, Angie Sprague of Fort Wayne; step-daughter, Heidi (Wes) Stahl of Waterloo; and step-son, John (Brenda) Chriswell of Waterloo.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alex and Rosa Collins; his companion, Lucinda A. “Cindy” Chriswell; brothers, Martin, Isaac, Bainard, T.J., and Wearley Collins; and sisters, Etta Collins, Euna Sexton, Pauline Collingsworth, and Ann Ramsey.
Visitation in Auburn will be held from 4–6 p.m. on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Pinnington Funeral & Cremation Services, 502 N. Main Street, Auburn.
Visitation in Virginia will be held from 4–6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Powell Valley Funeral Home, 29521 Wilderness Road, Jonesville, Virginia.
A graveside service will take place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Miller Chapel Cemetery in Jonesville, Virginia.

12/05/2025

Judy Kay (Baird) Collins, 71, of Auburn, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, with her loving husband, Paul, by her side. She was born on March 30, 1954, in Auburn, Indiana, the daughter of Lyle and Martha (Moughler) Baird.
Judy and Paul were united in marriage on September 26, 1992.
Judy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose kindness and gentle spirit touched everyone she met. She cherished time spent with her family and especially enjoyed gatherings that brought everyone together. Her warm smile, caring heart, and unwavering love will be deeply missed.
She is survived by her husband, Paul Collins; her mother, Martha Baird; her daughters, Kimberly (David) Moore and Sharmin (Nicholas) Hutto; her stepdaughter, Kimberly (Ronald) Flower; and her stepson, Phillip (Kassie) Collins. Judy was blessed with 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, all of whom brought her immense joy. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Judy was preceded in death by her father, Lyle Baird, and her sisters, Cathy Hampshire and Colleen Hartman.
Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 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 on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 5 p.m., with visitation one hour prior from 4–5 p.m., also at the funeral home. Pastor Rob Barton will officiate.
Memorial donations in Judy’s honor may be made to Hearten House.
Judy will be remembered for her strength, compassion, and the love she shared so freely. Her legacy lives on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

12/03/2025

Jo Diane Enfield (Jodi), 72, of Hamilton Lake, IN, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on the evening of November 30th, 2025. She was born to the late John T. Ulery and Marilyn Dawn Studebaker on March 20th, 1953 in Baumholder, Germany, as her father served in the Korean War. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 47 years Ronald L. Enfield, older brother Jeff Ulery, and younger brother Joel Ulery.

She joined the love of her life, Ronald L. Enfield in marriage August 21st, 1971 in Elkhart IN. After receiving her Associate’s Degree from IUSB, she began her career at the United States Postal Service. After more than 30 years of respectable service, she retired as Postmaster of Waterloo, IN in 2016. Jo served as a beacon to the community and touched the lives of many people around her. She enjoyed shopping, traveling, dancing, sunbathing, but there was nothing more she loved than spending time with her friends, neighbors, and family at her home in Cold Springs. Jo, absolutely loved lake life, along with vacationing annually to The Bahamas. She will be dearly missed by everyone that knew her.

Jo is survived by her daughters Lisa (Rodrick) Williams of Elkhart IN, Aimée Enfield of Kalamazoo MI, and her son Timothy (Miranda) Enfield of Mishawaka IN. 7 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren. Her brothers, Denny Ulery of Auburn IN, Jim Ulery of Elkhart IN, sister Donita Ulery of Elkhart IN, and many loving cousins, nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Jodi’s Life will be planned in the Spring of 2026 at Cold Springs Resort, Hamilton Lake, IN

12/02/2025

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