Andrea A. Anderson, 60, of Larwill,  passed away at 12:53 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Born Nov.  27, 1954, in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Ford E. and Mary F.  (Adams) Ruckman. She attended the local schools in Larwill. While working at the Pierceton truck stop, she had …read more.

Todd A. “Goose” Guisinger, 46, a resident of Butler and a native of Tri-Lakes, passed away at 2:20 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne following an illness of two years. Todd was born on May 23, 1969. He spent his formative years on Shriner Lake and graduated from …read more.

Barbara J. Shirey, 84, of rural South Whitley, died Friday, Aug. 7, 2015, at her home. She was born Nov. 17, 1930, in Beaver County, Penn., a daughter of Robert A. and Buelah (Sproat) Diebold. As a young girl, her family moved to Roanoke, and later Fort Wayne before moving to Coesse. Barbara graduated from …read more.

To achieve ones calling is one of the greatest gifts, and Rev. Thomas M. Douglas was a man who followed after God’s own heart. Thomas knew from a young age he was meant for the ministry, and through his growing faith, he came to be a servant of the Lord. A man of integrity, honesty …read more.

William E. Berry, 84, a resident of rural Churubusco, passed away at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, August 6, 2015 at his home in Smith Township following an extended illness. Mr. Berry was born in Fort Wayne on Dec. 26, 1930, a son of Everette M. L. and M. Bernice (Deem) Berry, and spent his formative years near …read more.

Mariann Evelyn Hicks, 58, of Columbia City, passed away unexpectedly at 2:50 a.m. Sunday, August 2, 2015, at Highland Regional Medical Center in Sebring, Fla. Born Oct. 4, 1956, in Havelock, N.C., she was the daughter of Blanche Marie (Roy) Shatzer. Mariann was raised in Fort Wayne and graduated from Wayne High School with the Class …read more.

M. Phyllis Gordon, 92, a resident of rural Churubusco and widow of Sanford D. Gordon, passed away at 10:27 a.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2015, at her home in Smith Township. Mrs. Gordon was born on April 18, 1923, in Eel River Township, a daughter of Neil J. and Alma M. (Grady) Walker. She spent her …read more.

Kerry J. French, 60, of Fort Wayne, died at 2:17 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2015, at the Hospice Home. He was born Sept. 30, 1954, in Columbia City, a son of Robert J. and Carolyn R. (Karns) French. He graduated from Whitko High School and continued his education at Lincoln Tech in Indianapolis. A certified …read more.

Lyle D. Zorger, age 83, of Fort Wayne, passed away at 5:45 p.m. Friday July 31, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne.  Born on April 1, 1932, he was the son of Dewey Emmanuel and Bessie (Studer) Zorger. Lyle was a lifetime resident of Allen and Whitley Counties and attended Jefferson Center High …read more.

Molly Ann Knotts Rennaker, 47, of Fort Wayne and a native of Eel River Township near Churubusco, left the chains that bound her to life and ran laughing and dancing into the arms of Jesus at 5:20 a.m. on Friday, July 31, 2015, at Ashton Creek Health & Rehab in Fort Wayne. Molly was born …read more.

Lora Ann Ray, 55, of Columbia City, passed away at 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Born Nov. 25, 1959, in Whitley County, she was the daughter of James L. Ray and Dorothy M. (Hinen) Ray. Lori has been a lifetime resident of Whitley County except for ten years …read more.

Lora Ann Ray, age 55, of Columbia City, passed away at 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home.

Ronald W. Rohrer, 60, a resident of rural Churubusco and well-known Churubusco businessman, passed away unexpectedly and was found on Monday morning, July 27, 2015, at his home in Smith Township. Mr. Rohrer was born in Columbia City on Sept. 22, 1954, a son of Ralph and Louise (Hitzemann) Rohrer. He spent his formative years …read more.

Oleta L. Miller, 84, of Columbia City, formerly of Milford and New Paris, died Tuesday afternoon, July 28, 2015 at Miller’s at Oak Pointe. She was born Oct. 11, 1930, in Van Buren County, Ark. to James William and Edna Jane (Payne) Leird. On June 28, 1950, she married Thomas Chalk in Leachville, Ark. He …read more.

Patricia Ann McNagny, 89, a lifelong Columbia City resident, died at 4:38 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at her home. Surviving relatives include four daughters: Julia E. (Dr. David) Hurley, Columbia City; Elizabeth C. McNagny, Olympia, Wash.; Carolyn G. McNagny, Chelsea, Mich.; and Marcia A. (Kip Tom) McNagny, Columbia City; four grandchildren: Dr. Jennifer B. …read more.

Margaret B. Rekeweg, 99, a resident of High Lake near Albion and widow of Wilbur D. Rekeweg, passed away at 3:40 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2015, at her home. Mrs. Rekeweg was born on Feb. 6, 1916, in Ravenna, Neb., a daughter of Frederick and Amanda (Bohn) Stein, and spent her formative years there until …read more.

Herbert H. Pelfrey, 85, of Columbia City, died at 4:33 p.m. Monday, July 20, 2015, at Parkview Whitley Hospital where he was admitted on Wednesday. He was born Sept. 27, 1929, in Combs, Ky. a son of the late Sam Henry and Kizzie (Watkins) Pelfrey. His formative years were spent in Kentucky where he completed …read more.

Kenneth L. Kauffman, 64, of Columbia City, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015, at his home. Born on April 21, 1951, in Salem, Ohio, he was the son of Victor Kauffman and Dorothy (Detrow) Kauffman. Growing up in Northeast Ohio, Ken graduated from Crestview High School before continuing on to nearby Youngstown State University where …read more.

Kenneth L. Kauffman, age 64, of Columbia City, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015 at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home.

Arlis Mullins, 92 of South Whitley, passed away at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday July 14, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born on May 19, 1923, to Kenneth and Gracie (Harper) Mullins in Breathitt County, Ky. He has been in Warsaw since 1945. He was a World War II veteran. He married …read more.

Lisa R. Wilson, age 57, of Columbia City, passed away at 11:35 a.m. Thursday, July 16, 2015 at Miller’s Merry Manor at Oak Pointe, Columbia City. She was born on May 2, 1958, in Chicago, Ill. and spent much of her childhood there. Moving to Tennessee at 16 years old, Lisa would find a love …read more.

Arlis Mullins, 92, South Whitley, passed away at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Peggy J. Bolen, age 63, of Columbia City, passed away at 6:06 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at her residence.  Born on Feb. 5, 1952, in LaPorte County, she was the daughter of James Cowgill Sr. and Mary (Spradling) Cowgill. Growing up in the LaPorte area, Peggy graduated from LaPorte High School with the class of 1970. …read more.

Mary Louise Strouse, 83, the widow of Edgar “Bud” Strouse Jr., died at 10:40 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at Millers Merry Manor. She is survived by a daughter: Leigh Caldwell, Irvine, Calif. and a son: Brian Strouse, Columbia City. In accordance with the family’s wishes there will be no visitation or service. A memorial gathering will …read more.

Audrey Eloise Frain, 91, of Bitely, Mich., died Friday, July 10, 2015, at her home. She was born Aug. 3, 1923 in Columbus, Ohio a daughter of Harvey Orange and Edna Agnes (Dotson) Penn. As a young girl, her family moved to Three Rivers, Mich., where she graduated from high school. On March 11, 1949 …read more.

Jessie L. Beard, 81, of Columbia City, died at 3:22 a.m. Monday, July 13, 2015, at Englewood Healthcare, Fort Wayne, where she had been a resident. She was born April 27, 1934 in Archie, Louisiana a daughter of the late Howard and Minnie (Johnson) Wilkinson. She spent her formative years in Alexandria, La. and graduated …read more.

Ronald L. Evard, 75, residing in South Bend, passed away at 11:55 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend, where he was admitted on Tuesday.  He was born May 10, 1940, in Columbia City, a son of the late Frank L. and Edna (Mohn) Evard, and has lived in South Bend …read more.

Dale R. Coffelt Sr., 71, of Columbia City, passed away, Thursday, July 9, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Born March 25, 1944, in Dekalb County, he was the son of Perry Eugene and Florence (Brendel) Coffelt. He has been a lifetime area resident.  He attended Columbia City Joint High School and worked …read more.

Esther A. Loe, 89, a resident of South Whitley, died at 9:55 p.m. Friday, July 10, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, where she was admitted earlier in the day. She was born May 14, 1926, in Lake Leelanau, Mich., a daughter of Otto and Cecelia (Walters) Schaub. Her formative years were spent in …read more.

Donna R. Hibbs, 77, of Churubusco, passed away at 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Mrs. Hibbs was born on Jan. 5, 1938 in New Amsterdam, a daughter of Floyd and Evaleen (Voyles) Froman. On April 17, 1954 she was married in New Amsterdam, to Devillo “Jack” Hibbs. She was …read more.

Thomas M. Scherschel, 72, of Churubusco, passed away at 1:55 a.m. Thursday, July 9, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Mr. Scherschel was born on Sept. 27, 1942, in Fort Wayne, a son of Martin and Velma (Bobay) Scherschel. He spent his formative years in New Haven, and graduated from Central Catholic in …read more.

Betty L. Zimmerman, 77, of Columbia City, died at 5:05 a.m. Thursday, July 9, 2015 at her home. She was born Sept. 7, 1937 in Prestonsburg, Ky., a daughter of Richard and Aggie (Poe) Gibson. At the age of 14, her family moved to Kosciusko County. She graduated from Claypool High School. On July 5, 1957 she …read more.

Sandra Kay (Herron) Speakman, of Churubusco, passed away shortly before 2:30 p.m. Monday, July 6, 2015, at Parkvew North Hospital in Fort Wayne from complications of heart disease. Sandy was born on Dec. 27, 1939, in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Kenneth and Emily (Waters) Herron. She spent her youth in Whitley, Noble and Allen …read more.

Charles Besson Stanley, 91, of Columbia City, died at 9:15 a.m. Monday, July 6, 2015, at his home. He was born Dec. 2, 1923, in Dunfee, Allen County, a son of Roy Cuppy and Ruth H. (Besson) Stanley. His formative years were spent in Allen, Noble and Whitley Counties. He graduated from Washington Center High School. …read more.

James D. Hibbs, 55, of Churubusco, passed away at 6:32 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at his home in Churubusco. Mr. Hibbs was born on Jan. 27, 1960 in Auburn, a son of Devillo “Jack” and Donna (Froman) Hibbs. He spent his formative years in Churubusco. He was self employed as a farmer and handy man. …read more.

Jason Daniel Spurgeon, 29, a resident of Fort Wayne and a native of rural Allen County, passed away unexpectedly early on Monday, June 29, 2015, at his home. Jason was born in Fort Wayne on Dec. 1, 1985, a son of Dan J. and Jane (Miller) Spurgeon.  He spent most of his formative years in Allen …read more.

Dalton D. Brady, 13, of Collins, passed away at 4:02 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, 2015 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Dalton was born on June 20, 2002, in Columbia City, a son of David and Brandy (Rice) Brady. He spent his formative years in Collins, and attended Churubusco Middle School. He …read more.

Lois Plew, age 87, passed away at 5:58 p.m. Sunday, June 28, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born Dec. 21, 1927 in Cumberland, Md., she was the daughter of John Peter and Martha Ellen (Petenbrink) Clark. She was the youngest of 12 children. While working in Washington D.C. during WWII, Lois met Roger …read more.

Harriet Barbara Redman, 94, of Crown Point, passed away at 7:18 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 2015, at Wittenberg Village in Crown Point. Born March 27, 1921, in Arcadia, she was the daughter of Harry Peter and Ersa Edna (Heisser) Waltz. Harriet was baptized on April 24, 1921, by Rev. Albert A. Fenner at Emanuel Lutheran …read more.

William Eugene Hamlett, 92, a resident of Raburn Gap, Ga., died at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 2015, at Halcyon Hospice, Atlanta, Ga. He was born July 1, 1922, in Rochester, a son of the late Philip and Dessie (Sharp) Hamlett. On Sept. 5, 1942, he was united in marriage to Mary Candice Beard. Mrs. …read more.

Janice L. Schieferstein, 78, of Tri-Lakes, died at 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor at Oak Pointe, Columbia City. There will be no services. Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City, is in charge of arrangements.

Mary J. Golden, 55, of Columbia City, died at 3:16 p.m. Friday, June 26, 2015, at the home of her mother, Virginia Rehrer, where she had been staying for the past three weeks. She was born Oct. 23, 1959 in Greensburg, a daughter of Norman L. and Virginia E. (Champ) Kelley. As a first grader, …read more.

With unending love for her family and friends, Nita Prine was a gift to her friends and loved ones. She took great care in making her loved ones feel special, and she was the sort of person who would do anything for anyone. A more devoted mother would be hard to find, but Nita just …read more.

Jack Stanley Schram, Columbia City, died Tuesday, June 23, 2015. A people person who was eager to help others, Jack Stanley Schram was a blessing to those around him. He was a longtime resident of the community he loved, and as a man of faith he made a positive impact in the lives of countless …read more.

Jack Schram, age 81, of Columbia City, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at his Residence. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Donald E. Gruber, age 77, of Columbia City, passed away at 10:35 a.m. Sunday, June 21, 2015, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.

John Crawford, 82, passed away at noon Friday, June 19, 2015, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. John was born Nov. 17, 1932, in Gallipolis, Ohio to Robert and Ethel (Shoemaker) Crawford. He was married to Sharon Smith who preceded him in death. John was a janitor for Wabash Valley and was a real people person who …read more.

Joyce Ann (Cripe) Bauman, 80, of Flora formerly of Logansport went to be with the Lord at 7:21 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2015, surrounded by her loving family at her residence. Born on April 29, 1935, in Wolcott, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Edna (Sheets) Cripe. On Jan. 30, 1954 …read more.

Glen L. Nicodemus, 83, of rural Churubusco, passed away at 1:48 p.m. Thursday, June 18, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne following a brief illness. Glen was born in Jefferson Township near Columbia City on March 21, 1932, a son of Jesse and Velma (Crawford) Nicodemus. On June 1, 1952 he was …read more.

Amanda Fawn Jackson, 33, Columbia City, passed away suddenly at 11:41 a.m. Thursday June 18, 2015, at her residence. Born on October 23, 1981, in Fort Wayne, IN, she was the daughter of Steven and Malana (Harrison) Alvey. Amanda was a lifetime Whitley County resident.  She attended Columbia City High School and graduated with the …read more.

Roy Howard Collier, 88, Larwill, passed away at 4:40 a.m. Friday June 19, 2015, at his residence. Born on September 12, 1926, in Eolia, Ky., he was the son of J. Ballard and Hila (Branson) Collier. He grew up in Kentucky and married Mildred “Midge” Bush on July 6, 1950, in Clintwood, Va. Roy proudly …read more.

Roy Howard Collier, 88, of Larwill, passed away at 4:40 a.m. Friday, June 19, 2015, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Amanda Fawn Jackson, 33, of Columbia City, passed away at 11:41 a.m. Thursday, June 18, 2015, at her home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.

All who knew Gerald “Jerry” Ramsey would agree that he was larger than life. He was hardworking and driven to succeed, yet he also took the time to enjoy life along the way. Although Jerry accomplished so much of which to be proud, there was no greater gift in his life than his family that …read more.

Gerald E. Ramsey, 76, of Columbia City, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at Summit City Nursing and Rehab in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Rita “Marlene” Campbell, age 83, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 15, 2015, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital. She was born on July 20, 1931, the daughter of Mildred L. (Greenwalt) & Glen W. Smith in Topeka. On Sept. 16, 1949, she married Bill R. Snyder; he preceded her in death on Oct. 19, 1979. On …read more.

Claude Keith Tarr, 68, of Churubusco, passed away at 8:10 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at VA Hospital in Marion. Mr. Tarr was born on March 8, 1947, in Bluffton, a son of Claude C. and Florence (Maddux) Tarr. He spent his formative years in Jefferson Twp., Grant County, and graduated from Hartford City High …read more.

Richard John “Booney” Feist, 86, of Columbia City, died at 2:40 p.m. Monday, June 15, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne where he was admitted on Wednesday, June 10. He was born March 8, 1929, in Fort Wayne, Indiana a son of Clarence A. “Booney” and Elizabeth S. (George) Feist. His formative years …read more.

Kenneth A. Harris, 57, of Columbia City, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 14, 2015, at the Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home. Survivors include his loving wife of 32 years: Rhonda Harris; sons: Phil (Tiffany) Harris, Columbia City; and Todd (Ashley) Harris, Huntington; parents: Keith and Geneva Harris, Oxford, Miss.; brother: David …read more.

Doris Arlene Wince, 98, a lifelong Whitley County resident, died early Sunday morning, June 14, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor where she had been a resident since Aug. 2011. She was born Sept. 17, 1916, in Whitley County a daughter of Orson A. and Mary Elizabeth (Roberts) Carmin. Her formative years were spent in Larwill …read more.

Kenneth A. Harris, age 57, of Columbia City, passed away at 2:06 p.m. Sunday, June 14, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home.

Robert Eugene Chapman, 87, of Bonita Springs, Fla., died on March 9, 2015. Bob’s family includes his wife of 67 years, Patricia Chapman; daughter: Lynn (Phil) Chapman Walker, Columbia City; grandson: Aaron Chapman Walker. All who knew Robert Chapman would agree that he was an extraordinary man to know and love. He was always a …read more.

JoAnn Marie Tom, 91, of Columbia City, passed away Thursday, June 11 2015, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe, Columbia City. Born on Jan. 17, 1924, in South Whitley, she was the daughter of Russel Dimmick and Eva Wanda (Bretsinger) Dimmick. She was born and raised near South Whitley, eventually moving to Larwill where she graduated from …read more.

Francis M. Harter, Jr., 79, of Fort Wayne, passed away at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 11, 2015, at Signature Health Care in Fort Wayne. Mr. Harter was born on Sept. 23, 1935, in Churubusco, a son of Francis M. and Jessie (Freeman) Harter. He spent his formative years in Churubusco, and graduated from Churubusco High …read more.

Mary Ann Klein, 75, of Columbia City, died Friday, June 12, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, where she was admitted earlier in the week. She was born Sept. 21, 1939, in Big Lake, a daughter of Herman Henry and Dorothy (Plumber) Hauser. She graduated from Columbia City High School in 1957 and …read more.

Claude Keith Tarr, 68, a resident of Churubusco, passed away at 8:10 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at the Marion VA Medical Center in Marion. Arrangements are pending with Sheets and Childs Funeral Home, Churubusco.

Charles L. “Chuck” Gudakunst, 72, a resident of Columbia City and formerly of rural Churubusco in Noble County, passed away at 6:48 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.  He had entered the hospice home on Thursday evening, but had been in failing health for the past six …read more.

Ned E. Ramsey, age 76, of Columbia City, passed away at 7:17 am Thursday, May 14, 2015, at his residence. Born on May 26, 1938 in Kosciusko County, he was the son of Frank Lamar and Geraldine Audra (Jellison) Ramsey. Ned was a graduate of South Whitley High School, Class of 1957.  He was a paperwork …read more.

Thelma C. Moog, 86, of Columbia City, died Thursday morning, June 4, 2015, at her home. She was born May 20, 1929, in Peru, a daughter of Albert B. and Mary F. (Moore) Wolf. She graduated from Peru High School in Dec. 1946 and married John R. Hartleroad. On May 18, 1973, she married John …read more.

James “Jim” W. Streby Sr., 48, of Columbia City, passed away at 3:42 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 2015 at his home. Mr. Streby was born on March 6, 1967, in Fort Wayne, a son of Kenneth Streby and Linda (Lambert) Kuehner. He spent his formative years in Fort Wayne, and graduated from South Side High …read more.

Bryce B. Elkins Sr, 76, of rural Columbia City, died at 6:55 p.m. Monday, June 1, 2015, at his home. He had been in failing health. He was born Jan. 12, 1939, in Fort Wayne, a son of the late Jesse and Mary (Uhrick) Elkins. His formative years were spent in the Arcola area. He …read more.

Dick D. Kessie, 78, of Columbia City, passed away at 11:47 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2015, at his home. Born Aug. 12, 1936, in Whitley County, he was the son of William H. and Wilda M. (Grable) Kessie. He is survived by his daughters: Cerese R. (Jim) Brock; Terri A. (Chris) Clupper, both of …read more.

Dick D. Kessie, 78, Columbia City, passed away at 11:47 p.m. Monday, June 1, 2015, at his home. Arrangements are pending with DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home.

Charles F. Rollins, 81, of Churubusco, passed away at 6:46 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, 2015, at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne. Mr. Rollins was born on Feb. 5, 1934, in Churubusco, a son of Marvin and Florence (Deck) Rollins. On June 29, 1984 he was married in Allen County to Betty (Heffelfinger) Geiger. …read more.

Charlene (Fuhrman) Bailey, 99, a former resident of Churubusco and more recently of Syracuse, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse.  She had been a patient there for over five years. Mrs. Bailey was born on April 28, 1916, near Marion, a daughter of Charles and Faye (Smith) Barnhouse.  …read more.

Mabel V. Mabie, 88, of Columbia City died at 9:55 a.m. Sunday, May 31, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City where she had been a resident since February 2011. She was born March 20, 1927, in Huntington County, Indiana a daughter of the late Benjamin H. and Elsie Blanche (Schaaf) Simmons. Her formative years …read more.

John M. Fetchik, 64, of Hollywood, Fla., passed away at 9:47 a.m. Sunday, May 17, 2015, at Memorial Hospital Pembroke in Pembroke Pine, Fla. Born Dec. 12, 1950, in Dover, N.J., he was the son of Paul and Helen (Clark) Fetchik. At a young age, John and his family moved from New Jersey to LaPorte.  There he …read more.

Mary H. Yarnelle, 89, formerly of South Whitley, passed away May 13, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz., where she had been living. She was born March 5, 1926, in Clearwater, FL a daughter of Richard and Mabel May (Gividin) Hall. Her formative years were spent in Indianapolis. She married Richard J. Yarnelle on Oct. 5, 1946. …read more.

Marjorie A. Daniels was a loving family woman and an accomplished profession. Her vigor for living was evident in her career advancements as well as in her personal life. She was always there for her family and deeply committed to others. Strong in faith, hope and love, Margie brought joy to her husband, children, grandchildren, …read more.

Marjorie A. Daniels, age 70, of Churubusco, passed away at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday May 24, 2015, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, A Life Story Funeral home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Mary Jane Caudill, age 92, of Columbia City, passed away at 10:05 p.m. on Friday May 22, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City. Born on July 17, 1922 in the Thorncreek Township of Columbia City, she was the daughter of Herbert W. and Mary M. (Hartzel) Kneller. On Sept. 20, 1946, Mary married Jefferson …read more.

Mary Caudill, 93, of Columbia City, passed away Friday, May 22, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor. Arrangements are pending with DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Fred P. Scroggs, 95, of Columbia City, died Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. He was born June 11, 1919, in McCaysville, Georgia a son of Homer and Lula (Denny) Scroggs. He graduated from Fannin County High School in Morganton and received an associate degree from a technical school in Dayton, …read more.

Janet L. Lumpkins, 83, of Columbia City, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Columbia City. Born July 12, 1931, in Altoona, Pa., she was the daughter of Ira F. and Hazel (Evans) Salkeld. She graduated from Everett High School in Everett, Pa., with the Class of 1949, and attended Penn …read more.

Elizabeth F. “Betty” Metzger, 87, of South Whitley, died Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born Aug. 4, 1927, in Kosciusko County, a daughter of Merl and Hazel (Rathbun) Smith. In 1946, she married James M. “Si” Metzger. They moved to South Whitley in 1955. Mr. Metzger died …read more.

Janet L. Lumpkins, age 83, of Columbia City, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor Inc., Columbia City. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home.

Martha (Tomlinson) Bushong, 88, of Albion, passed away at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at Northridge Village Nursing Home in Albion. Mrs. Bushong was born on Nov. 2, 1926, in Hillsdale County, Michigan, a daughter of Charles Mory and Mary (Tucker) Wilkins. She spent her formative years in Churubusco, and graduated from Churubusco High …read more.

Jewel H. “Judy” Hicks, 96, formerly of South Whitley, died at 1:05 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. She had been a resident at The Oaks since August 2012. She was born Sept. 24, 1918, in Emberson, Texas a daughter of Luther Cromwell and Lilly Bertha (Smith) Harrison. She graduated …read more.

Rudolph Gail Bennett, 83, of Fort Wayne, passed away at 8:32 a.m. Friday, May 15, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Hospice Care, Fort Wayne. He was born July 3, 1931, in Packerton, a son of the late Russell E. and Fairy M. (Bollinger) Bennett. His formative years were spent in South Whitley and Washington …read more.

Rev. Wilbert E. Bok, 89, of Columbia City, was called to his heavenly home at 9:52 a.m. Friday, May 15, 2015. He was born June 15, 1925, in Sherwood, Ohio, to Enos and Eliese (Huth) Bok. He served as Pastor in the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod for 60 years (40 years in parish ministry and 20 …read more.

James Clay Fullen, 63, of Columbia City, was found dead at his home of natural causes on Thursday, May 14, 2015. He was born Dec. 23, 1951, in Fairmont, W.V., to George E. and Betty M. (Tomlinson) Fullen Sr. His formative years were spent in Monongah. He graduated from Monongah High School. He was employed …read more.

Ned E. Ramsey, age 76, of Columbia City, passed away at 7:17 a.m. Thursday, May 14, 2015, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home.

Evelyn Maxine DiGregory, 96, a resident of rural Churubusco and wife of Alfred DiGregory, passed away at Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor at Oak Pointe in Columbia City following a lengthy illness. Mrs. DiGregory was born on Aug. 31, 1918, in Thorncreek Township in Whitley County, a daughter of LeVerr (Gaff) Shanabarger, …read more.

Helen Lee Schneider, 92, of rural Columbia City, died Monday May 11, at her home. She had been in failing health. She was born July 14, 1922 in Trimble County, Kentucky a daughter of Roy and Zelphia (Parsons) Ogden. Her formative years were spent in Kentucky. Later the family moved to Madison, where she graduated …read more.

Faye Ann Nemore, 51, of Columbia City, passed away unexpectedly at 8:31 p.m. Friday, May 8, at her home. Born February 24, 1964 in Wabash, she was the daughter of Dale and MaryNelle (Powers) Good. Faye and her family had moved to the Columbia City area when she was in the third grade. She attended …read more.

Ricky Collier, 55, of rural Columbia City, died at 2:19 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2015 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born April 13, 1960, in Shelbyville, a son of Vincent Lonnie and Pearl Mae (Holcomb) Collier. His formative years were spent in Columbia City. He graduated from Columbia City Joint High …read more.

With a smile that could light up a room and heart big enough to match, Bruce D. James, Sr., knew that the satisfaction received from a good day’s work was nothing compared to the joy received from a smile of a loved one. No stranger to hard work, Bruce had grown up on a farm …read more.

Donald E. Adams, 76, of Fort Wayne, passed on Monday, March 2, in Sebring, Florida. He was born June 28, 1938, in Tyner, the son of the late Robert and Mary Adams. Donald was married to Betty Jean Drews; she preceded him in death on April 14, 1992. Donald was a 1957 graduate of Columbia …read more.

Gary W. Fouts, 61, of Columbia City, was found dead Tuesday, May 5, at his home. He was born April 6, 1954, in Huntington, a son of Melvin Leon Fouts and Lena Jane (Waters) Fouts Smith.His formative years were spent in Huntington until 1964 when he moved to Pierceton. He completed his education at Whitko …read more.

Harold Collier, 58, of rural Columbia City, died Monday, May 4, at his home. He had been in failing health. He was born Feb. 20, 1957 in Shelbyville, a son of the late Vincent Lonnie and Pearl Mae (Holcomb) Collier. His formative years were spent in Columbia City. He graduated from Columbia City Joint High …read more.