Rosemary "Garman" Rhodes

Rosemary "Garman" Rhodes obituary, Avilla, IN

Rosemary "Garman" Rhodes

Rosemary Rhodes Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hite Funeral Home on Feb. 25, 2026.
Rosemary (Garman) Rhodes, age 80, of Avilla, died February 23, 2026, at Orchard Pointe in Kendallville. Rosemary was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on April 9, 1945, to the late Donald William Garman and Hazel Adeline (Kniss) Garman. She grew up in Huntertown and graduated from Huntertown High School.

Survivors include:
Son and daughter-in-law, Bryan and Lisa Rhodes of Avilla.
Grandson, Cory and Tailor Rhodes of Avilla
Great granddaughter, Macie Rhodes.
Brother, Bill Garman of Huntertown.
Niece, Sandra (Kevin) Appenzeller of Fort Wayne.
Nephew, Daniel (Janelle) Garman of Fort Wayne.

There are no services scheduled.

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March 3, 2026

Mary Tilden posted to the memorial.

February 26, 2026

Jerry Mackel posted to the memorial.

February 26, 2026

Gail Rodenbeck posted to the memorial.

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Mary Tilden

March 3, 2026

I have known Rosemary since we were about 4 years old since that is when I can actually 1st remember having friends and playmates. We lived in the same neighborhood in Huntertown, and our parents were friends until they all passed away. I have pictures of us together at about 4 standing on the front porch of my great-grandmother's house and at about 8 dressed as Christmas angels singing at a church holiday celebration. I have wonderful memories of our early childhood together and will always think of her with affection. My sincerest condolences to the entire family.

Jerry Mackel

February 26, 2026

She was such a pretty and happy member of our class

Gail Rodenbeck

February 26, 2026

So sorry to hear of Rosemary´s passing. I went to school with her and also had just visited her 2 weeks or so ago. We had a nice chat. Gail Rodenbeck

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