Connie Rae (LeCount) Clark, 60, passed away April 4, 2018 at Northridge Nursing Home, Albion. She is survived by her nephews: Roy Messer Jr., Greensburg; Troy Messer, Goshen; Clinton Messer, Columbia City; two aunts and one uncle: Martha Sprague and Jack LeCount, Ligonier and Mary Kroch, Milford. She was born April 28, 1957, to Ray …read more.

Nila M. McGahan, 80, McCordsville, died at 6:38 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2018 at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Fishers. She was born Jan. 13, 1938 in Columbia City, a daughter of the late Cletus J. and Flossie (Miles) Nolt. She spent her formative years in Jefferson Township, Whitley County. She graduated from Jefferson Center High School …read more.

Brian H. “LH” Hyndman, 58, Columbia City, died unexpectedly at 12:27 a.m. Thursday, April 12, 2018, at his home, of natural causes. He was born May 28, 1959, in Columbia City, a son of the late Chester R. and Josephine (Davis) Hyndman. He spent his formative years in Columbia City and graduated from Columbia City …read more.

Lenora M. Norris, 91, rural Larwill, died at 10:25 a.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born Feb. 7, 1927, in North Manchester, a daughter of the late William Bruce and Hazel Marie (Glaze) Lambert. Her formative years were spent in North Manchester. She graduated from North Manchester …read more.

Ronald Roy Jones, 81, formerly of Columbia City, died at 4:05 a.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at his home outside of Spencerville. He was born Jan. 6, 1937, in Roseville, Calif. a son of the late Roy E. and Thelma (Gartung) Jones. His formative years were spent in California where he graduated from San Juan Unified …read more.

Glenndora Harrold, 99, of rural Columbia City, died at 1:50 p.m., Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at Miller’s –Oak Pointe, Columbia City, where she had been a resident since January 2015. She was born June 23, 1918, in Washington Townwnship, Noble County, a daughter of the late Thomas H. and Sylvia C. (Baker) Beers. She grew-up …read more.

Keeman “Kim” W. Lobsiger, 65, retired area high school principal residing in Columbia City, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at his home. He was born Sept. 18, 1952 in Decatur, a son of Jerold W. and Marlene (Fuhrer) Lobsiger. His formative years were spent in Decatur. He graduated from Bellmont …read more.

Marian Jane (Poppele) Winebrenner passed away March 27, 2018, in Columbia City. Born in south Chicago on May 28, 1922, she was the daughter of Marion and Vera Mae (Morrison) Bohmer. Upon the death of her parents at the age of two, she was adopted by a loving couple, George and Magdelene Poppele. She attended …read more.

Deborah J. Naylor, 65, of South Whitley, passed away at 8:50 p.m. Thursday, March 15, 2018, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Janice E. Parker, 74, South Whitley, formerly of Rochester, passed away at 4:16 p.m., Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at her residence. She was born Sept. 16, 1943, Valparaiso, the daughter of Luther and Ruby (Spencer) Eades. On Dec. 23, 1961, in Chesterton, she married Ernest W. Parker. He preceded in death on Nov. 2, 2014. …read more.

Daryle L. Hill, 83, Columbia City, passed away at 2:28 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on Jan. 18, 1935 in Columbia City, to Ira Raymond and Mildred L “Peg” (Bills) Hill. He was a lifetime resident of Whitley, Noble, and Kosciusko counties. He …read more.

Daryle L. Hill, 83, Columbia City, formerly of North Webster, passed away at 2:28 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Kenneth R. Boggs, 73, South Whitley, passed away at 5:45 a.m. Thursday, March 8, 2018, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Che’ A. Hines, 44, Goshen, formerly of Columbia City, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in Goshen Hospital from respiratory failure after a brief illness. He was born June 17, 1973, to Eddie G. Hines and Sandra Y. (Moser) Carbone. Surviving is his sweetheart, Ashley VanVurst, Goshen; mother, Sandra Carbone, Goshen; father and step-mom, …read more.

On the evening of Monday, March 5, 2018, Richard Hull passed away at 10:40 p.m. at Miller’s at Oak Pointe. Survivors include his companion, Lana Hendry, of Columbia City; children: Terry (Joyce) Hull and Jeff Hull, both of Columbia City; Troy (Sylvia) Shifflett, of Columbia City; and Michelle Hendry, of Mishawaka; sister, Helen Kreider, of …read more.

Richard Hull, 86, passed away at 10:40 p.m. Monday, March 5, 2018, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe, Columbia City. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Laurel E. Richmond, 88, Columbia City, passed away at 6:02 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, at Woodview Health Care, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Debra L. Schuchman Pafford, 66, Columbia City, passed away at 1:55 a.m., Friday, Feb. 23, 2018, at her residence. Born on Sept. 14, 1951, in Chambersburg, Penn., she was the daughter of Julian J. and Ruby J. (Shearer) Briggs. She attended Chambersburg High School and graduated with the Class of 1970. She enjoyed doing anything …read more.

M. Maxine Culbertson, 89, Columbia City, passed away at 6:02 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, at Peabody Retirement Center, North Manchester. The Roaring Twenties were vibrant with industrial innovation, with the first regular schedule of television programming coming to life, the first machine-sliced and machine-wrapped loaf of bread being sold, much of the country …read more.

Debra L. Schuchman, 66, Columbia City, passed away at 1:55 a.m. Friday, Feb. 23, 2018, at her home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Barbara Jean Orr, 84, Columbia City, passed away peacefully at her home at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018. She was born Aug. 31, 1933, in Columbia City a daughter of the late Ward H. and Elsie M. (Heintzelman) Nelson.  Her formative years were spent in Columbia City where she graduated from Columbia City High …read more.

Joan R. Eberhart, 77, South Whitley, died at 7:20 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, at Vibra Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born April 26, 1940, in Cleveland Twp., Whitley County, a daughter of the late Wallace D. and Lillian (Stansberry) Eberhart. Her formative years were spent on a farm south of South Whitley on SR …read more.

Patricia J. Eber, 65, Columbia City, died at 12:07 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 23, 1952, in Columbia City a daughter of Harley Ault and Joyce Goff. Her formative years were spent in Garrett where she graduated from Garrett High School. On Aug. 2, …read more.

Winifred Louise “Wini” Morsches, 89, of Columbia City, passed away at 2:05 p.m. Thursday Feb. 15, 2018, at Parkview Whitley Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born Oct. 8, 1928, in Wheeling, W.Va., she was the daughter of Hildred Blanco and Mary Eugenia (Lambert) Jones. Mrs. Morsches grew up in Wheeling, W.Va. and attended local …read more.

Margie Alice Gordon, 86, of Columbia City, passed away at 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, at her home. Born Jan. 17, 1932, in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Grover and Beulah (Huffman) Gaerte. She graduated from North Webster High School with the Class of 1950. Margie married Norman Dale Gordon on Dec. …read more.

Richard C. Pride, 66, Columbia City, passed away at 1:05 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018.  He was a patient at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born Sept. 4, 1951, in South Bend, a son of Richard C. and Maymie (Key) Pride Sr. His formative years were spent in Mishawaka. He graduated from …read more.

Bonnie Jean (Minnick) Vielhauer Williamson, 76, Albion, passed away at 6:29 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018, at her home on Big Lake. Born Dec. 23, 1941, in the small community of Cosperville, she was the daughter of Orval L. and Ruth May (Hall) Minnick. She attended Elmhurst High School and Ivy Tech College. Along with …read more.

James E. “Jamie” Prater, 41, South Whitley, passed away at 3:48 a.m., Feb. 13, 2018, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was born in Warsaw Aug. 5, 1976, to Robert and Judy (Roberts) Prater. A lifetime resident of Kosciusko County he had formerly worked in production at Explorer Van and Trail-Lite He is survived by his …read more.

James E. Prater, 41, South Whitley, passed away at 3:48 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel.

Richard W. Friend, 63, Columbia City, passed away at 4:10 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Born Oct. 31, 1954, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Robert Dwight and Mary Louise (Beckman) Friend. He was a Whitley County resident for most of his life. He attended Columbia City Joint High …read more.

Daryl A. Bender, 65, a Columbia City native, died at 12:18 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born Oct. 30, 1952, in Columbia City and his formative years were spent in Columbia City. He graduated from Columbia City Joint High School in 1971. He continued his education …read more.

Clyde E. Crutchfield Jr., 67, Columbia City, died at 2:03 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe where he had been a resident for the past month. He was born Jan. 20, 1951, in Perry County, Kentucky a son of Clyde E. and Billee Jean “Mick” (Johnson) Crutchfield. In 1966 his family …read more.

Michael Wayne Hirshey, 46, Churubusco, passed away at 5:28 a.m., Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, in his residence. He was born Sept. 15, 1971, in Plymouth to Ora and Patsy (Wright) Hirshey. Formerly of Warsaw, he was employed by A.I.A., Patrick Industries as an Installer of countertop products. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and NASCAR …read more.

Marilee Joan York, 87, Columbia City, passed away at 10:43 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Born Jan. 27, 1930, in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Lowell Glen and Lylia M. (Mosher) Heil. A lifelong resident of Whitley County, she graduated from Columbia City High School with the Class of …read more.

Henry R. “Hank” Kauffman, 70, South Whitley, passed away at 10:35 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City. He was born Jan. 25, 1947, in Etna Green to Raymond R. and Edna (Mast) Kauffman. He attended Etna Green Public Schools and was married Nov. 20, 1982, to Eunice R. (Inks) …read more.

George William “Bill” VanHorn, 91, most recently of Churubusco, passed away at 8:05 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018 at Parkview Whitley Hospital. He was born on Jan. 9, 1927 in Belmont County, Ohio. He was the only son of Albert and Lela (Neuhart) Vanhorn. He spent his formative years on the family farm helping …read more.

Madge Irene Salesman, 84, Columbia City, died at 10:27 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, at her home. She was born Feb. 18, 1933, in Larwill, a daughter of the late Ralph and Icy (Loe) Beasley. Her formative years were spent in the Larwill area where she attended elementary and high school. On May 15, 1950, …read more.

Sean R. Wilcox, 51, Churubusco, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, at his home. Born November 14, 1966, in Battle Creek, Mich., he was the son of Robert E. and Patricia L. (O’Connell) Wilcox. Wilcox graduated Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1986, before serving his country in the Army National …read more.

Paul McConnehey, 52, Columbia City, passed away at 7:43 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City

Henry R. “Hank” Kauffman, 70, South Whitley, formerly of Etna Green, passed away at 10:35 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd 15, Warsaw.

Eloise DeLaCruz, 62, Larwill, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017, at her sister’s home in Pierceton. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & Cr 500N, North Webster.

Richard “Louie” Geiger, 69, Churubusco, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 22, 2017, at his home. He was born on March 5, 1948, in Wolf Lake, to the late Tonny and Venus (Herron) Geiger. He spent his formative years in Churubusco and graduated from Churubusco High School in 1966. Geiger was married on Feb. 3, 1973, …read more.

Mark A. Friend, 64, Columbia City, died Wednesday morning, Dec. 20, 2017, at his home. He was born Oct. 3, 1953 in Fort Wayne, a son of Robert Dewight and Mary L. (Beckman). Surviving relatives include his wife, Jeryl S. (Hume) Friend; a step son, Joshua (Stefanie) Smith, Columbia City; six brothers: Theron Overman, Fort …read more.

Timmy Zeigler, 57, rural Churubusco, passed away at 3:33 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017, at his home. Born May 12, 1960, in Columbia City, Zeigler was the only son of Allen and Marilyn “Jeanie” Zeigler. He spent his formative years on the family farm and graduated from Churubusco High School in 1979. He worked at …read more.

Thomas Keith “Tom” Witmer, 66, passed away peacefully at 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017, with his children at his side in his home. He was born on Dec. 28, 1950 in Wolf Lake to Thomas Edison and Betty Eloise (Henwood) Witmer. He graduated in 1969 from Columbia City High School, attended Purdue University …read more.

Christine Thorlakson Price, 88, South Whitley, passed away at Parkview Home Health & Hospice in Fort Wayne from pancreatic cancer. Christine was born May 7th,1929. Third child of Einar and Helga Thorlakson. Christine attended the Eastman school in Akra Township. After she graduated from Cavalier High School, she was employed with Dave Henderson, ASCS at the …read more.

Beatrice “Bea” Bowman Love, 86, Columbia City, passed away at her home on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 16, 2017. Survivors include her daughters, Belinda (James) Pala, of Signal Mountain, Tenn. and Donna Schane, of Hebron; son, Douglas (Judy) Love, of Columbia City; sister, June Paylo, of Lansing, Ill.; brother, John (Andy) Bowman, of Albuquerque, N.M.; seven …read more.

At the age of 71, Ken Johnson, Jr. passed away at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne on Sunday, December 17, 2017. He had been a member of the Eagles. Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Sandra Johnson; daughters, Janet (Wayde) Draper, of South Whitley and Deb (Scott) Fairchild, of Columbia City; grandchildren, Shelby …read more.

Kenneth Creighton Johnson Jr., 71, Columbia City, passed away at 12:16 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Beatrice “Bea” Love, 86, Columbia City, passed away at 4:15 p.m. at her home.  Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Christine Price, 88, of South Whitley, passed away at 8:11 a.m. on December 14, 2017, in Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Randy Edward Rathgaber, 52, of Columbia City, died at 8:32 a.m. Monday, Dec. 11, 2017 at his home. He was born Sept. 21, 1965 in Fort Wayne a son of the late Louis E. and Carolyn A.. (Saylor) Rathgaber. His formative years were spent in Fort Wayne. He attended North Side High School, Fort Wayne. …read more.

Patricia J. Thomson, 83, a Whitley County native, died at 5:12 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, at Auburn Village. She was born Feb. 22, 1934 in Richland Township, Whitley County a daughter of Henry Clifford and Sophia M. (Montz) Brandenburg. Her formative years were spent in Larwill. She graduated from Larwill High School. She made …read more.

A devoted mother and grandmother, nothing meant more to her in life than Mildred Ann Enyeart’s family. She was loving, liked to laugh and joke with you and put you before herself. A hard working lady, she raised two boys on her own as she worked full time. Born June 6, 1932 in Whitley County, …read more.

Jerome Eugene Frye, 68, Churubusco, passed away unexpectedly Dec. 6, 2017, at his home on Blue Lake. Born on October 9, 1949 in Fort Wayne to Jerome P. and Opal (Rea) Frye. He spent his formative years in Albion and graduated from Albion Jefferson High School. After high school he received as apprenticeship through GE. …read more.

Valda L. Hansen, 93, Churubusco, passed away on Dec. 4, 2017, at Parkview Noble. She was born on Dec. 18, 1923, in Churubusco, she was a daughter of Oscar and Icellee (Winebrenner) Gilbert. She spent her formative years in Churubusco and attended Churubusco High School. Valda was married in July of 1957 to Melvin Hansen. …read more.

Marty J. Deeter, 58, Columbia City, passed away at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Columbia City. He was born May 9, 1959 to  John and Becky (Alsworth) Deeter. A Columbia City resident for three years he formerly resided in Pierceton. He was formerly employed as a hoistman for Trail-Lite …read more.

Donald E. Parker, 84, formerly of Columbia City, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017 at Cumberland Trace in Plainfield. Born Dec. 15, 1932 in Steuben County, he was the son of Alva Lee and Helen (Hayes) Parker. Don grew up in Steuben County before moving to Columbia City and would go on to serve in …read more.

Mildred Ann Brockhaus-Enyeart, 85, Columbia City, passed away at 4:55 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017 at Miller’s at Oak Pointe. Arrangements are pending with DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Richard L. Baxter, 87, rural Columbia City, died at 2:50 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 at Renaissance Village where he had been a resident since July 2016. He was born Oct. 27, 1930 in St. Marys, Ohio. At the age of six, his family moved to Whitley County. On Aug. 1, 1948 he was united …read more.

Eric David Lee, 29, a lifelong Columbia City area resident, entered Heaven eternal on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 30, 2017. He was born Nov. 15, 1988 in Fort Wayne the son of Eddie E. and Rebecca D. (Maggert) Lee. He attended Faith Christian Academy and graduated from Lakeland Christian High School. He was employed at Midwest …read more.

With WWI over and the start of the “Roaring 20’s,” Earl and Ella (Mossman) Pettigrew were happy to announce the birth of their seventh child and shortly after Christmas, they welcomed into the world, Marie E. on Dec. 28, 1922. Growing up on a family farm for her was different from the rest of her …read more.

  Amanda G. Belcher, 32, of Columbia City, passed away on Nov. 18, 2017 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Amanda was born to James Spence and Cynthia Wilcox on March 13, 1985 in South Bend. She was a 2006 graduate of Knox High School.  She lived at Westchester in Columbia City and worked in the production department at …read more.

Gregory Brake, Columbia City, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Paisley Dawn Hancock, 4 weeks old, Larwill, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born on Oct. 23, 2017 in Fort Wayne to Daniel S. Hancock & Tabetha M. Luther. She is survived by her parents; her twin sister, Dani May Hancock; her half sister, …read more.

Ann H. Stahn, 92, Columbia City, passed away at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 20, 2017 in Fort Wayne. Born July 22, 1925 in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Edward and Mildred A. (Weaver) Haller She graduated from South Side High School with the Class of 1943 and received her Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana …read more.

Paisley Dawn Hancock, 4 weeks old, Larwill, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

Patricia J. Little, 84, of rural Churubusco, died at 4:07 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 at Parkview on Randallia, Fort Wayne where she was admitted on Thursday. She was born April 2, 1933 in Whitley County, a daughter of Roscoe and Mildred (Heady) Kile. Her formative years were spent in Troy Township, Whitley County. She …read more.

Vera B. Plattner, 104, died at 4:47 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017 at Oakwood Manor in Oshkosh, Wisc. She was born Dec. 13, 1912, in South Whitley, a daughter of Adam and Lesta (Geist) Lehman. She graduated from South Whitley High School in 1931. On Dec. 24, 1935 she was united in marriage to Merl …read more.

Randal W. Collar, 63, Columbia City, passed away Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 at his home. Born Sept. 19, 1954 in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Roger W. Collar and Beatrice (Trimmer) Carmichael. He graduated from Northside High School in 1973. Randy worked for 30 years with Dana Weatherhead in both the Columbia City …read more.

John Henry Halt, 68, Columbia City, passed away peacefully at his home at 8:35 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.  He had been in declining health. He was born July 10, 1949 in Fort Wayne a son of the late Walter Henry and Florence A. (Scott) Halt.  His formative years were spent in Larwill. He graduated …read more.

Ronald E. Engle, 81, rural Columbia City, passed away peacefully at 12:28 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, at Miller’s – Oak Pointe, Columbia City where he had been a resident since January 2016. He was born Oct. 12, 1936 in Columbia City, a son of the late Ralph and Evelyn (Bower) Engle. He started school …read more.

Martha E. Blakley, 82, Larwill, passed away Friday, Oct. 27, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Martha’s family includes her husband, John Blakley, of Larwill; daughter, Julie (Mike) Shoda, of Columbia City; sons, Tobie (Carla) Blakley, of Columbia City, Eric (Julie) Blakley, of Whitestown and Andy (April) Blakley, of Zionsville; 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren …read more.

Rick Eugene Gaff, 57, Columbia City, died at 1:38 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne where he had been a patient for the past seven days. He was born Aug. 10, 1960 in Columbia City, a son of Harold Eugene and Gloria Jean (Neil) Gaff. His formative years were spent …read more.

Barbara L. Lemon, 78, Columbia City, passed away at 5 a.m., Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at her residence. Born on Oct. 2, 1939 in North Webster, she was the daughter of Donald Cecil and Mildred Lucille (Miller) Adair. Her early years were spent in Kosciusko and Noble County and in her teenage years, she moved …read more.

Michael D. Martin, of Columbia City, passed away at 7:55 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017, at his home on Big Lake. Michael’s family includes his wife, Carol Martin; daughter, Kimberly (Greg) Carlson, of Westfield; grandson, Gamble Westfield; sisters, Chris (Mark) Vandewalle, of Pierceton, Janet Best and Debora (Dallas) Morrison, both of Warsaw; brother, James (Rebecca) …read more.

  Gerald E. Bills, 88, Columbia City, died at 11:45 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017 at Oak Pointe. He was born on Aug. 26, 1929 in Whitley County, Indiana a son of Charles A. and Thelma Odetta (Monroe) Bills. His formative years were spent at Troy Cedar Lake. On Aug. 26, 1950 he was united …read more.

Betty E. (Strong) Adams, 84, LaOtto passed away Oct. 13, 2017, at Provena Sacred Heart Home Avilla. She was born Dec. 30, 1932 in Whitley County, to the late Charles W. and Lila B. (Raypole) Strong. She spent her formative years in Churubusco and graduated from Churubusco High School. She married Dale E. Adams on …read more.

Carol J. Cole, 83, Columbia City, passed away at 7:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Survivors include her children, Melodie (Denny) Fry, Rick (Michele) Cole, Brenda Caibaiosai, Tammy (Scott) McQueen, all of Columbia City and Amy (Frank) Dean, of Elkhart; brothers, Kay (Bonnie) Coyle, of Columbia City and Kent (Karen) …read more.

Carol Cole, 83, Columbia City, passed away at 7:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Arrangements pending with DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home.

Peggy Ann Schroeder, 73, Whitley County, died at 7:20 a.m. Friday, October 6, 2017 at her home. She was born June 22, 1944 in Fort Wayne, a daughter of Coral and Violet (Baker) Platter. Her formative years were spent in Jefferson Township, Whitley County. She graduated from Columbia City Joint High School, received her Bachelor …read more.

William “Bill” C. Helms, 68, Larwill, passed away at home on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017. He was born on Oct. 15, 1948 the son of Elbert and Betty (Huftine) Helms in South Bend. Bill married Linda Simcox in 1970. They were married 33 years and had two sons, Gabriel Helms and Gage Robert Helms, both …read more.

Rex A. Hobbs, 80, Clayton, N.C. passed away at 8 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Brian Center, Clayton N.C. He was born July 14, 1937 in Marion to Oral and Cesta (Dailey) Hobbs. On Oct. 17, 1981 he married Ardythe G. Ritenour. She passed away on Nov. 20, 2008. Rex was a machinist at …read more.

William “Bill” C. Helms, 68, Larwill, passed away at home on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017. He was born on Oct. 15, 1948 the son of Elbert and Betty (Huftine) Helms in South Bend. Bill married Linda Simcox in 1970. They were married 33 years and had two sons, Gabriel Helms and Gage Robert Helms, both …read more.

William “Bill” C. Helms, 68, Larwill, passed away at home on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017. He was born on Oct. 15, 1948 the son of Elbert and Betty (Huftine) Helms in South Bend. Bill married Linda Simcox in 1970. They were married 33 years and had two sons, Gabriel Helms and Gage Robert Helms, both …read more.

William “Bill” Helm, 68, Larwill, passed away on Sept. 20, 2017. Arrangements are pending. Mishler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Torchia A. Fry, 76, Churubusco, passed away on Sept. 26, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born on Aug. 6, 1941, in Kokomo, she was a daughter of Wayne and Naomi (Phillips) Byrd. She spent her formative years in Churubusco and attended Churubusco High School. She retired from C and A Tools in Churubusco. Torchia …read more.

Hilda M. Hendrickson, 95, formerly of Columbia City, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, Sept. 24, 2017, surrounded by loved ones, at the home of her daughter, Vicki, where she resided since March 2009. She was born Jan. 20, 1922, in Eel River Township, Allen County, a daughter of Ozie and Mabel (Goheen) Boggs. She attended …read more.

Della E. Lesley, 99, formerly of South Whitley, died at 12:20 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City, where she had been a resident several years. She was born Sept. 30, 1917, in West Prestonsburg, Ky., a daughter of Ben and Jane (Hackworth) England. Her formative years were spent in West …read more.

Ruth R. Sauers, 83, Columbia City, died at 11:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor where she had been a resident since January. She was born Sept. 12, 1934 in Wolf Lake, a daughter of Glen L. and Bertha E. (Winckler) Witmer. Her formative years were spent in Etna Township, Whitley County. …read more.

Teresa M. Tennant, 54, Columbia City, passed away Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born Oct. 25, 1962 in Indiana, she was the daughter of Robert and Martha (Scoby) Wood. She graduated from West Noble High School with the Class of 1980. Teresa had been a homemaker and worked at Tri-Lakes Quik …read more.

David “D-Boy” Wayne Boggs, 18, died Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017, surrounded by his family at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne as a result of an automobile accident which took place on Aug. 24, 2017. He was born on May 20, 1999 in Fort Wayne. David was a senior at West Noble “Turning Point” …read more.

Mary Jane Walker, 58, Columbia City, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor Inc., Columbia City. Born May 16, 1959 in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Robert L. and Betty C. (Stoffer) Walker. She was a lifetime resident of Whitley County. Graduating from Columbia City Joint High School with the …read more.

Judith D. “Judy” (Sidner) Hopkins, 59, Kimmell, formerly of Sturgis, Mich., passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. at her residence. She was born on Dec. 17, 1957 in Sturgis, Mich. to Clark and Caddy (Smith) Sidner. On June 21, 2015 she married her companion and best friend, Charles R. Hopkins. Judy …read more.

Max M. Putman, 77, formerly of Washington Township, Whitley County, died at 3:47 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017 at Peabody Home, North Manchester after a year long battle with cancer. He was born Sept. 29, 1939 in Whitley County, Indiana a son of Paul and Bessie I. (Pequignot) Putman. His formative years were spent in …read more.

Thelma L. Eberly, 90, formerly of South Whitley, died at 3:13 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017 at Masons Healthcare in Warsaw. She was born April 13, 1927 in North Manchester, Ind. a daughter of Lewis I. and Grace (Pence) Luckenbill. Her formative years were spent in North Manchester. She graduated from Central High School in …read more.

Joseph E. Mort passed away Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017 at 5:59 p.m. in Parkview-Whitley Hospital, Columbia City, Ind.  He was 90. Born June 6, 1927 to Royal Casper and Roxie Ruth (Thompson) Mort, Joseph was a 1945 graduate of Pierceton High School. He enlisted in the United States Air Force Oct. 4, 1945 at Camp …read more.

Laura Virginia “Jenny” Grimes, Columbia City, passed away at 11:07 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 05, 2017, at her home at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home. Survivors include her children, Carolyn (Robert) Emmert, of Branson, Missouri, Randy Grimes, of Columbia City, and Amanda (Kent) DeKoninck, of Greenwood; four grandchildren, Scott (Jill) Cripe, of Fort Collins, Colo., Shelly (Dan) Magnus, …read more.

Kevin Thomas Jackson, 56, a lifetime resident of Columbia City, died at 11:20 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017 at Renaissance Village where he had been a resident since April 2016 after a two year battle with renal cancer and various other medical issues. He was born July 14, 1961, “the day that will go down …read more.

Hilma Jeanie Hively, 93, Columbia City, passed away at 11:12 a.m. Monday, Aug. 28, 2017 at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Born Jan. 30, 1924 in Boynton, Mo., she was the daughter of Lowell Granville and Ivah Dale (High) Grandstaff. Jeanie’s parents moved their family from Missouri to Fort Wayne when she was two years of age. …read more.