Inabelle Egolf, 103, of Churubusco, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020, at Lutheran Life Villages at Pine Valley. Born in Noble County, on August 28, 1916, to the late Glenn and Gladys (Moore) Veazey. She spent her formative years in Elkhart until she was 12 and relocated with her family to Whitley County, graduating …read more.

Jack Arthur Sickafoose, 88,of rural Albion, died at 1:27 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at his home. He was born on Aug. 26, 1931, in Columbia City, a son of the late Chester A. and Jessie Bell (Hidy) Sickafoose. His formative years were spent near Merriam, where he attended elementary school. He graduated from Wolf …read more.

Duane E. Ruckman, 89, Churubusco, passed away at 1:04 am Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital. Born Oct. 18, 1930, in Whitley County, he was the son of Maurice and Winona (Miller) Ruckman. He grew up on the family farm in Union Township, graduating from Coesse High School with the Class of 1948. While …read more.

James “Jim” Rittenhouse, 89, Fort Wayne, passed away February 16, 2020 at Apple Ridge Assisted Living, Fort Wayne. The last of his brothers and sisters, Jim was born May 29, 1930, in Bippus, to Glen and Ivadell Irene (Reece) Rittenhouse. After graduating from Bippus High School in 1948, Jim went into the Army, where he …read more.

Duane E. Ruckman, 89, Churubusco, passed away at 1:04 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City

James E. Steffens, 94, Columbia City, died in the company of family at 6:50 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. He was born on Nov. 21, 1925, in Toledo, Ohio, a son of the late Edward A. and Francis E. (Gunn) Steffens. His formative years were spent in Toledo and …read more.

Max L. Hilligoss, 102, of South Whitley, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020 at Heritage of Huntington. Born on June 12, 1917, in Huntington County, he was the son of Arthur G. and Dorothy M. (Marshall) Hilligoss. He played basketball and baseball while attending Clear Creek High School and graduated with the Class of 1935. …read more.

On Thursday morning, Feb. 13, 2020, George Murphy passed away in his sleep at the age of 89. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Wanda Murphy; daughter, Debra Jamerson of Churubusco; son, Michael (Rose) Murphy of Fort Wayne; daughter-in-law, Linda Murphy of Brandenburg, Ky.; brother, Gene (Carol) Murphy of Syracuse; sister, …read more.

Craig E. Lock, 68, of Columbia City, IN died on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020 at his sister’s home. Arrangements pending with DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home

Sarah A. Gilbert, 53, formerly of Churubusco, went to be with the Lord and her parents on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, at Sacred Heart in Avilla. Born in Whitley County, on April 23, 1966, to the late Edward and Freda (Wise) Gilbert. She spent her formative years in Churubusco and attended Smith Green Schools and …read more.

Maxine Eatherton, 93, of Columbia City, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor Inc., Columbia City. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Richard Lee Crouse, 94, Larwill, died at 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, at his home in the company of family. He was born on Aug. 10, 1925, in DeKalb County, a son of the late Merryl C. and Bessie (Clepper) Crouse. His formative years were spent in Farmer, OH, where he graduated from Farmer …read more.

Carol Jean Kyler, 80, Columbia City, died at 5 a.m. Feb. 6, 2020, at Majestic Care of West Allen where she had resided since March, 2018. She was born Jan. 12, 1940, in Cleveland Township, Whitley County, a daughter of the late Paul D. and Dorothy L. (Oliver) Kelsey. Her formative years were spent in …read more.

Erma I. Buckles, 100, Columbia City, passed away at 1:25 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe. Born Sept. 2, 1919, in Noble County, she was the daughter of Owen E. and Florence I. (Moroney) Fought. She graduated from Albion High School with the Class of 1937. On July 2, 1937, she …read more.

Robert “Jon” Shoemaker, 86, Larwill, passed away at 8:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, at his daughter’s residence. Jon was born on Feb. 3, 1933, in Claypool, to Robert and Willodean (Rager) Shoemaker. He was united in marriage to Patricia Louise Lemler on Dec. 8, 1951, in Bourbon.  He graduated from Claypool High School. During …read more.

Cameron Wayne Hackworth spent 47 days filling his parents’ hearts with love. He was born on Dec. 6, 2019, in Huntington, to Timothy W. Hackworth and Leah M. (Anderson) Ortiz, Kimmell. He was called to Heaven at 3:20 a.m. Jan. 22, 2020. Although his life was short, he filled his parents’ hearts with a lifetime …read more.

Carl Salesman Jr., 88, Columbia City, died at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, at Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. He was born Sept. 5, 1931, in Thorncreek Township, Whitley County, Indiana, a son of the late Carl and Fannie J. (Herron) Salesman, Sr. His formative years were spent in Thorncreek Twp., where he attended Thorncreek …read more.

Lois Irene Shively, 90, Wolf Lake, died at 5:50 a.m., Jan. 16, 2020 at Parkview Whitley Hospital. She was born Nov. 12, 1929 in Noble County, Indiana, a daughter of the late George W. and Flossie (Cramer) Smith. Her formative years were spent in both Noble and Whitley Counties. She attended Columbia City High School. …read more.

Dennis Marvin Renschler, 67, of South Whitley died at 9:09 p.m., Jan. 16, 2020 at Parkview Regional Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Nov. 28, 1952 in Columbia City, Indiana, a son of the late Howard M. and Helen M. (Wright) Renschler. He attended South Whitley Elementary and graduated from South Whitley High School in …read more.

Robert L. Krider, 91, of rural Columbia City, died at 3 a.m., Jan. 16, 2020 at Millers at Oak Pointe, Columbia City. He was born Nov. 13, 1928 in Smith Township, Whitley County, a son of the late George W. and Mildred M. (Hill) Krider. He attended Coesse High School and Columbia City High School. …read more.

Shawn Angela Everly, 51, Columbia City, died at 7:50 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 at Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. She was born July 28, 1968 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, a daughter of Melvin Lewis and Eleanor Jane (Simmons) Everly. She graduated from Columbia City Joint High School in 1987. Everly was a Claims Adjuster for …read more.

Mabel A. Clark, 82, passed away 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, 2020 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Bonita “Bonnie” J. Klenke, 91,of rural Larwill, died at noon, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. Bonnie was born March 30, 1928, in Fort Wayne, a daughter of the late Franklin Theodore and Della (Shockey) Rhodes. Her formative years were spent in Fort Wayne. She graduated from South Side High …read more.

Joel G. Moss, 62, of Columbia City, passed away at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, at his residence. Born on Nov. 5, 1957, in Iowa City, Iowa, he was the son of Colonel Robert and Charolet (Jaeger) Moss. Joel attended Northrop High School and graduated with the Class of 1976. He then attended Indiana …read more.

Dakota “Cody” Lee Messmann, 23, Columbia City, passed away Monday morning, Jan. 6, 2020, from injuries sustained in a car accident. Born Dec. 28, 1996, at Whitley Memorial Hospital, he was the son of Chuck Lucarelli and Nicole Messman-Green. As a boy, Dakota enjoyed playing video games, shooting air soft guns and playing with ERTL …read more.

Phyllis I. Vandersaul, 89, Columbia City, died at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, Miller’s at Oak Pointe, Columbia City. She was born Dec. 31, 1930, in Fort Wayne, a daughter of the late Maurice and Lovica (Keirn) Vandersaul. Her formative years were spent in Richland and Etna-Troy Twp., where she graduated from Larwill High …read more.

Dakota Messmann, 23, of Columbia City, passed away Monday, Jan. 6, 2020, in a car accident. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City

Tamara J. Allen, 60, of rural South Whitley, died at 6:27 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, at her home. She was born Feb. 23, 1959, in Huntington, a daughter of the late Charles and Deloris (Shryock) Henry. On July 14, 2000, she was united in marriage to Gregory L. Allen. They made their home in …read more.

Charles Gordon Knight, 74, of Columbia City, died at 4:45 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, at a family member’s home in Albion. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, IN.  

Beulah M. Shaffer, 95, formerly of Churubusco, died at 7:19 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, at North Ridge Village, Albion, where she had been a resident since 2015. Born Jan. 30, 1924, in Huntertown, she was a daughter of the late George F. and Erma B. (Hippenhammer) Harding. Her formative years were spent in the …read more.

  Jeannine M. Tartaglia, 90, rural Columbia City, passed away on Dec. 16, 2019, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born in Chicago, Ill., on May 15, 1929, to the late James and Margaret (Rotermund) Hopkins. She spent her formative years in Chicago, attended Austin High School in Chicago. Jeannine married Michael Tartaglia in Chicago, …read more.

Rex Allen Brodbelt, 48, Plymouth, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, after a brief illness. He was born on Jan. 17, 1971, to Glenn Junior and Elise E. (Ault) in Plymouth. Rex attended Plymouth High School until 1989 and then went to work for Akers until his health declined. Rex collected ?Dukes of Hazzard? cars …read more.

Clark G. Trombley, 64, Larwill, passed away at 1:20 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Columbia City. Clark was born on Nov. 26, 1955, in Detroit, Mich. to Clark J. and Barbara (Walker) Trombley. He graduated from Clarkston High School in Michigan. For ten years, Clark worked as a roughneck (laborer) …read more.

Reverend Albert Lee Johnson, 58, of Columbia City, went to be with his Lord and Savior at 9:56 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. He was born Aug. 25, 1961, in Hazard, Ky., a son of the late Mitchell and Juanita (Combs) Johnson. Growing up in Perry County, Ky., he was homeschooled. He became an ordained …read more.

Robert F. Busick, Jr., 78, Columbia City, passed away at 10:40 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at his home. Born July 10, 1941, in Bluffton, he was the son of Robert F. and Margaret (Brebaugh) Busick. Bob grew up in Bluffton before his family moved to Huntington. He graduated from Huntington High School with the …read more.

Robert “Bob” T. Ewing, 61, Churubusco, passed away on Dec. 3, 2019, at his residence. Born in Fort Wayne, on Dec. 11, 1957, to the late Robert and Stephanie (Bonahoom) Ewing. He spent his formative years in Garrett and graduated from Garrett High School in 1976. Bob is survived by his son, Kip Ewing of …read more.

Sandra K. Alaniz, 70, of Milford, died at 4:51 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Fort Wayne, in the company of family. She was born March 17, 1949, at Luckey Hospital, Wolf Lake, a daughter of the late Thomas H. and Betty (Kuglin) Geiger. Her formative years were spent in Columbia City. She completed her …read more.

Robert F. Busick, Jr. 78, of Columbia City, passed away at 10:40 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at his home. Born July 10, 1941, in Bluffton, he was the son of Robert F. and Margaret (Brebaugh) Busick. Bob grew up in Bluffton before his family moved to Huntington. He graduated from Huntington High School with …read more.

Beverly Ann Crawford, 84, a life-long resident of Columbia City, died at 4 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor where she had been a resident since August. She was born in Columbia City on Sept. 30, 1935, a daughter of the late Cletus D. and Edabelle (Clingerman) Shoda. Growing up in Columbia …read more.

Billie A. Mishler, 60, Columbia City, passed away at 12:27 p.m. Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born February 13, 1959 in Warsaw, she was the daughter of Franklin J. Frey and Edith Evelyn (Harmon) Hackworth Frey. She graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1977. On February …read more.

Max Wayne Johnson, 83, Fort Wayne died at 4:48 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, at Ashton Creek Health and Rehabilitation, Fort Wayne. He was born Aug. 13, 1936, in Greenburg, a son of the late Dale N. and Katherine B. (Moore) Johnson. His formative years were spent in Marion. The family then moved to Columbia …read more.

Patricia M. Johnson, 85, Columbia City, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. She was born Feb. 19, 1934, to Earl and Alice B. (Hinman) Herron in Whitley County. Patricia graduated from Coesse High School in 1952 and Lutheran School of Nursing in 1955. She worked at Whitley Memorial Hospital for 25 …read more.

Phyllis J. Herendeen, 93, of Columbia City, passed away at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, at Sycamore Village, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City

Donald Sherman Weeks, 88, retired Columbia City High School principal, died at 12:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, at Harrison Terrace Senior Community, Indianapolis, where he had been a resident since August. He was born on Oct. 31, 1931, in Noble County, one of 10 children born to the late Ernest and Olga (Black) Weeks. …read more.

Mary Katherine Gebert, 97, North Manchester, passed away at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. Born on April 29, 1922, in Whitley County, she was the daughter of Charles and Rhoda (Cook) North. She attended local schools and graduated from Larwill High School with the Class of 1941. She …read more.

Nancy Seymour, 73, Columbia City, passed away unexpectedly at 8:31 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, at her home. Born on Jan. 7, 1946, in Warren, Pa., she was the daughter of George and Dora (Green) Lobdell. She grew up in Clarendon and graduated from Warren Area High School with the class of 1964. She worked …read more.

Donald E. Sievers, 81, Columbia City, passed away unexpectedly at 8:27 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending with DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City

After battling heart complications for over 35 years, Robert Dale Leas, 87, of Columbia City, passed away at 2:38 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at Ashton Creek Health & Rehab. Survivors include his daughters, Tammie (Scott) Kessler and Robyn (Jeff) Coverstone, both of Columbia City; stepsons, Skip Speece of Iowa; Sam Speece of North Carolina; …read more.

Sandra K. Weeks, 71, Columbia City, passed away at 4:55 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center. Born on Jan. 30, 1948, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Robert and Fern (Maywhore) Weston. She graduated Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1967. On Oct. 4, 1969, she …read more.

Nancy L. Walker, 78, Columbia City, passed away at 3:48 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, at Provena Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. Born Aug. 18, 1941, in Whitley County, she was the daughter of Frank and Edna (Leedy) Marrs. She attended local schools and graduated from Larwill High School with the Class of 1959. She …read more.

Jessica Erin Keele, 40, Grand Isle, La., died at 6:28 a.m. Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, at Majestic Care of West Allen, Fort Wayne. She was born June 27, 1979, in Columbia City, a daughter of Cecil E. and Mary Lou (McNabb) Keele. Her formative years were spent in the South Whitley, where she attended Whitko …read more.

Nancy L. Walker, 78, Columbia City, passed away at 3:48 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, at Sacred Heart Nursing Home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City

  Darrell L. Walker, 70, Larwill, passed away at 6:50 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, in his home where he has lived for over 30 years. He was born on Nov. 19, 1948, to Walter and Beatrice (Knigge) Walker in Wheelersburg, Ohio. He was a US Army veteran as a SP4 5930 Signal Division during …read more.

Allen L. Keller, 81, died at 12:05 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019 at Peabody Retirement Community where he had been a resident for the past three years. He was born Jan. 29, 1938, in South Whitley, the only child of the late Riley M. and Vera A. (Kreider) Keller. His formative years were spent in …read more.

Louis Alfred Mosley Jr., 77, of Columbia City, passed away at 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, at his home. Born June 26, 1942, in Houston, Texas, he was the son of Louis Alfred Mosley, Sr. and Christine (Cherry) Menasion. With his stepfather, James Menasion being in the military, Louis spent several years living in …read more.

Barbara Ellen Thomas, age 81, of Columbia City, passed away at 12:20 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 ,at Canterbury Nursing Home, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City,

Barbara A. Eckert, 78, formerly of Albion, passed away on Nov. 6, 2019, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe in Columbia City. Born in Columbia City, on Aug. 28, 1941, to the late Emory and Celia (Gaddis) Bittner. She spent her formative years in Columbia City, graduating from Columbia City High School in 1958. Barbara married …read more.

Peggy A. Foreman, a lifetime resident of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at 4:01 a.m., Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. She was 65 years old having just celebrated her birthday on Oct. 26. Born in 1954 to Marcus E. and Gloria J. (Leedy) Bigelow, she was a graduate of Warsaw High School and …read more.

Richard Hayes Stalter, 72, passed away peacefully at his home at 6:09 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. He was born Sept. 27, 1947, in Fort Wayne, the son of the late Dr. Gaylord W. and Mary Francis (Hayes) Stalter. His formative years were spent in North Webster, where he graduated from North Webster High School …read more.

Marjorie Lavon Anderson, 90, Columbia City, died at 12:45 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, at her home. She was born Feb. 2, 1929, in Jump River, Wisconsin, a daughter of the late Lee James and Mamie B. (Smith) Perry. Her formative years were spent in the Coesse area where she graduated from Coesse High School …read more.

Pamela Kay Pence, 62, Churubusco, passed away on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, at her home. Born in Kendallville, on June 21, 1957, to Larry and Nancy (Lamle) Herendeen. She spent her formative years in Churubusco, graduating from Churubusco High School in 1977. She worked at Emperial Design Custom Woodwork for 15 years and later retired …read more.

Roger Bockelman, 81, Columbia City, passed away at 3:35 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City

Kenneth “Ken” G. Hill, 66, passed away at home at 5:44 a.m., Oct. 30, 2019, with his wife by his side, after bravely battling glioblastoma brain cancer for 12 1/2 months. He was born June 2, 1953, in Fort Wayne, to the late Kenneth A. Hill and Roselyn M. Hill. He was a 1971 graduate …read more.

Earl B. “Junior” Waterson Jr., 88, formerly of South Whitley, died Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, where he had resided since April, 2016. He was born June 20, 1931, in Noble County, a son of the late Earl B. and Feril Elizabeth (Spackman) Waterson, Sr. His formative years were spent …read more.

Wayne Edward Bennett, 89, Columbia City, passed away at 11 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, at Majestic Care. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City

John “Nick” Lawrence, 79, Columbia City, passed away at 7:13 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home. Born Aug. 2, 1940, in Denver, Colo., he was the son of David F. Sr. and Margorie (Campbell Baker) Lawrence. At the age of nine, Lawrence moved to California with his mother and grandmother. …read more.

Darrell L. Walker, 70, Larwill, passed away at 6:50 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, in his home where he has lived for over 30 years. He was born on Nov. 19, 1948, to Walter and Beatrice (Knigge) Walker in Wheelersburg, Ohio. He was a US Army veteran as a SP4 5930 Signal Division during Vietnam …read more.

Barbara E. Treece, 84, Columbia City, died at 8:55 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City, where she had resided since 2013. She was born in Wolf Lake, on April 17, 1935, a daughter of the late Robert S. and Eldora V. (Coverstone) Braden. Her formative years were spent in the …read more.

Kenneth K Ott, 89, Wolf Lake, passed away on Oct. 19, 2019, at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester. Born in Noble County, on July 9, 1930, to the late Harvey and Hildreth Marguerite (Waugh) Ott. He spent his formative years in Wolf Lake, graduating from Wolf Lake High School in 1948. He was married …read more.

Jacqueline M. McConnell, 67, of Churubusco, passed away on Oct. 11, 2019, at her home. Born at McCray Hospital in Kendallville, on August 18, 1952, to the late Jack and Rosemary (Kocher) McConnell. She spent her formative years in Noble County, graduating from Churubusco High School. She then graduated from St. Joe School of Nursing School. …read more.

Ross “Bud” Alan Snyder, 62, South Whitley, passed away at 4:33 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, at his South Whitley home. He was born on Nov. 24, 1956, in Birmingham, Mich., to the late Ross Albert and Marjorie Mary (Hamlin) Snyder. He grew up in Michigan and graduated from Howell High School with the Class …read more.

Justin D. Reed, 49, Huntertown, died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 12, 2019. He was born Feb. 15, 1970, in Columbia City, a son of Thomas L. and Phyllis J. (McIntosh) Reed. He graduated from Columbia City High School. He continued his education at Indiana University, receiving a Master’s of Business Administration. He is survived by …read more.

Betty J. Beard, 92, formerly of Columbia City, died at 9:45 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, at Ossian Health and Rehabilitation Center in Ossian where she had resided since January. She was born in Columbia City on Oct. 20, 1926, a daughter of the late Frank S. and Catherine (Miller) Bolyard. A life-long resident of …read more.

Ross “Bud” Alan Snyder, 62, South Whitley, passed away at 4:33 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City

Jimmie “Jim” Schinbeckler, 78, Columbia City, passed away at 7:04 a.m., Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City

Danny G. Porter, 57, died at 10:01 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, from an apparent heart attack while traveling in his vehicle near his home. He was born Aug. 19, 1962, in Marion, a son of Tommy “Tom” G. and Georgiana G. (Heal) Porter. He grew up in South Whitley and graduated from Whitko High School …read more.

Dean F. Lott, 51, South Whitley, passed away Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City

Jeannie K. Parker, 68, Columbia City, passed away at 7:04 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born Sept. 26, 1951, in Columbia City, she was the daughter of James Henry Sr. and Fayma June (Allander) Pequignot. She graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1969. On Aug. …read more.

Darlene Marie Myers, 81, Columbia City, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 7:58 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, from Miller’s at Oak Pointe, Columbia City. She was born July 23, 1938, in Whitley County, a daughter of the late Ralph W. and Lillie (Tom) Hontz. Her formative years were spent in Etna. …read more.

Rhonda Lori King, 57, Columbia City, passed away at 6:04 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, at her mother’s home. A gathering of family and friends will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Dr., Columbia City. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the …read more.

Larry Russell, 66, Churubusco, passed away on Oct. 7, 2019, at Presence Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. Born in Peoria, Ill., Sept. 28, 1953, to the late Ernie and Hattie (Wylie) Russell. He spent his formative years in Churubusco, graduating from Churubusco High School in 1971. He worked at Lincoln Food Services in the R …read more.

Lynn R. LaRue, 61, Columbia City, passed away at 9:16 p.m. on Friday Oct. 4, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born on Nov. 24, 1957, in Rittman, Ohio, he was the son of Norman and LaVerne (Mills) LaRue. He attended Carroll High School and graduated with the Class of 1976. On May …read more.

A memorial gathering of family and friends in memory of Marietta L. Snyder, who died Aug. 8, 2019, will take place at the Larwill Fire and Community Building, 6538 W 100 North Larwill, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 from 1 to 4 p.m. Memorials in Marietta’s honor are to Heart to Heart Hospice.

Alyssa Kristin Mahan Bachelder, 28,of Churubusco, passed away Tuesday, Oct.1, 2019, in Fort Wayne. She was born Sept. 20, 1991, in Columbia City, a daughter of Chris K and Susan S. (Crouse) Mahan. Her formative years were spent in Washington Township, Whitley County and she graduated from Columbia City High School in 2010. She continued …read more.

Yvonna R. Grant, 95, formerly of Troy Cedar Lake, died at 10:25 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, at Sycamore Village, Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 20, 1923, in Herrin, Ill., the only child of the late Ernest and Zella (Pedigo) Henshaw. Her formative years were spent at Tri-Lakes. She graduated from Columbia City High …read more.

Michael George McGuire, 80, Columbia City, passed away at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. He was born on Sept. 26, 1938, in Chicago, Ill. to Elizabeth (Leeland) McGuire and George McGuire.  On June 23, 1962, he was married to Margaret (Paige) McGuire. He worked the majority of his life as a salesman in …read more.

Vonda Lee (Macklin) Ogg, 75, Albion, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, at home. She was born on March 15, 1944, the daughter of Daniel Elmer and Glates Irene (Girton) Macklin in Portland. On Nov. 23, 1979, she married John Paul Ogg. She is survived by her husband of nearly 40 years, John …read more.

Evelyn Rose Troutman, 94, Columbia City, died at 8:14 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City where she had been a resident since July 2017. She was born in Barnesdale, Okla. on Sept. 27, 1924, a daughter of the late DeWitt and Rose Lee (Holloway) Kiester. Her formative years were spent …read more.

James A Scott, 85, Columbia City, passed away at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City

Joel Shumaker, 80 and a lifetime resident of the Warsaw area, passed away 10:34 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital. The son of the late Leroy H. Shumaker and the late Rosella I. (Meredith) Shumaker, he was born in Warsaw on Nov. 13, 1938. He attended Warsaw High School and on Aug. …read more.

Kenneth Leroy Kerch, 80, rural Columbia City, died at 8:46 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne where he had been a patient for the past three weeks. He was born Oct. 8, 1938, in Allen County, the only child of the late Lawrence August and Ada Bernice (Rumsyre) Kerch. …read more.

Gene L. “Wally” Nicodemus, 71, Columbia City, passed away at 4:02 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, at his daughter’s home. Born on Oct. 2, 1947, in Wolf Lake, he was the son of Keith V. and Evelyn Frances (Hollenbaugh) Nicodemus. He was a lifetime resident of Columbia City, attended Columbia City Joint High School. …read more.

Margery M. Heinzelmann, 98, Columbia City, went to be with her Heavenly Father at 3:05 pm on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, at The Hearth at Sycamore Village in Fort Wayne. Born June 9, 1921, in Hamilton, Ohio, she was the daughter of Eugene D. and Hazel M. (Stesch) Quackenbush. At the age of 8, she …read more.

Sylvia Yeazel, 98, Columbia City, passed away at 11:07 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor Inc., Columbia City. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Larry Dean Smith, 58, of rural Columbia City died Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 at IU Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis where he was admitted last Saturday following a fall. He was born on Sept. 27, 1960, in Columbia City,  a son of the late Richard D. and Ann (Bechtold) Smith. His formative years were spent in …read more.

Intelligent, independent, hardworking and organized were a few ways to describe Vera Mallane. In her 93 years of life, Vera saw the world drastically change and found true love that lasted a lifetime and blossomed to have five generations in her family. With the first motel opening in San Luis Obispo, California; the year 1925 …read more.

Edna Mae Meyer, age 82, of Columbia City, passed away at 5:50 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at her home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City,

William “Bill” Shull, 99 formerly of Columbia City, died at 12:07 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019 at Sacred Heart Home, Avilla where he had been a resident since 2017. He was born in Orland on Feb. 19, 1920, a son of the late Ralph and Fern (McDowell) Shull. His formative years were spent in Steuben …read more.

Virginia A. Weaver, 83, South Whitley, passed away at 5:56 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, at her home. Born Sept. 9, 1935, in Williamsport, Pa., she was the daughter of Reading and Tressa (Danneker) Moore. She attended high school while living in Pennsylvania before moving to California, Larwill and South Whitley. On January 7, 1956 …read more.

Jami Jo Wright, 65, died peacefully at 2:24 a.m., at her rural Columbia City residence on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019. She had been battling cancer. She was born Aug. 21, 1954, in Winchester, a daughter of Jim and Shirley (Small) Wright. Her formative years were spent in the Randolph County area where she graduated from …read more.