Marvin D. “Butch” Ewing, 70, Columbia City, died unexpectedly early Monday morning, Oct. 10, 2016 at his home. He was born May 13, 1946 in Fort Wayne, a son of Albert Delbert and Dorothy M. (Gay) Ewing. His formative years were spent in Whitley County. He graduated from Columbia City Joint High School. On Aug. …read more.

Matthew James Snyder, 31, South Whitley, passed away at 11:03 p.m. Oct. 9, 2016 at Parkview Randallia in Fort Wayne.  Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, IN.

Ina M. Clingerman, 90, Columbia City, passed away at 11:50 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016 at Miller’s at Oak Pointe. Born Sept. 5, 1926 in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Samuel B. and Mary M. (Smith) Long. She moved to Whitley County in 1938. She attended school in Allen County and Larwill. She …read more.

Henrietta M. Byrer, 97, Columbia City, died at 7:55 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016 at her home. She was born May 8, 1919 in Albion, a daughter of Charles and Edna (Campbell) Freidt. Her formative years were spent in Noble County where she completed her education. On Jan. 3, 1970 she was united in marriage …read more.

Ina Clingerman, 90, Columbia City, passed away at 11:50 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016 at Miller’s at Oak Pointe. Born Sept. 5, 1926 in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Samuel B. and Mary M.  (Smith) Long. Arrangements are pending with DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

E. Louise Easterday, 90, Columbia City, died at 2:10 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor where she had been a resident since July 2013. She was born Aug. 29, 1926 in Whitley County, a daughter of Elmer J. and Daisy A. (Buffenbarger) Cox. Her formative years were spent in Washington Township. She …read more.

Payton Scott Tenney, 13, Columbia City, passed away Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016 at his home. Born March 22, 2003 in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Richard W. Tenney and Ann Earnhart-Tenney. He grew up in Columbia City, attending preschool at First Church of God, Northern Heights Elementary School and was an 8th grader …read more.

Michael D. Snyder, 58, Columbia City, passed away at 5:45 a.m. Monday Oct. 3, 2016 to attend his final race in heaven. Born on Feb. 2, 1958 in Wellsville, N.Y. he was the son of Horace and Opal (Tanner) Snyder. Michael attended local schools. He was a mechanic at Jim Barnett’s Marathon Station for many …read more.

Phyllis Ann Pippin, 81, Columbia City, died peacefully at 1:58 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne where she was admitted on Friday. She was born July 31, 1935 in Whitley County, a daughter of the late Carl E. and Relta (Putman) Shoda. She grew up in Jefferson Township, …read more.

Virginia Ruth Grabner, 94, of Columbia City, died at 7:40 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at her home surrounded by family. She was born Dec. 29, 1921 in Smith Township, Whitley County a daughter of Esli and Helen A. (Egolf) Shively. Her formative years were spent in Smith Township. She graduated from Churubusco High School …read more.

Michael D. Snyder, age 58, passed away at 5:45 am Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016 at Renaissance Village, Fort Wayne, IN. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, IN.

Linda Marie (Arnold) Orcutt, 64, Larwill, passed away at 7:04 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 14, 1952 in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of Harold I. and Phyllis J. (Ewers) Arnold. She attended local schools and graduated from Columbia City Joint High School, with …read more.

Linda Marie Orcutt, age 64, Larwill, passed away at 7:04 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at her home.  Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home.

Randy E. England, 59, South Whitley, passed away at 9:24 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, 2016 in his residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Elizabeth Jane Rimmel, 91, Columbia City, died at 1:20 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor where she had been a resident since May 28, 2010. She was born Feb. 1, 1925 in Albion, a daughter of Roscoe Trumbull and Mary (Wiley) Rimmel. Upon graduating from Albion High School in 1943 she went …read more.

Alverda “Bine” Fogle, 91, Churubusco, passed away at 3 a.m. Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at University Park Nursing Home, Fort Wayne. Mrs. Fogle was born on Sept. 27, 1924, in Green Township, a daughter of Forest A. and Hazel (Pippenger) Geiger. She spent her formative years in Green Township, and graduated from Churubusco High School. …read more.

Jack L. Foster, 84, Columbia City, died at 9:05 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Feb. 6, 1932 in Columbia City a son of Firmer P. and Henrietta M. (Souder) Foster. His formative years were spent in Columbia City. He graduated from Columbia City High School. …read more.

Sandra S. Pratt, 71, of Columbia City, passed away at 12:15 a.m. on Saturday Sept. 24, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.  Born on March 31, 1945 in Whitley County, she was the daughter of Ralph and Katherine (Coyle) Pratt. Sandra was a lifetime Whitley County resident.  She attended local schools and graduated …read more.

Harold Lee Kirkpatrick, 63, Fort Wayne, passed away at 8:51 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016 in Fort Wayne. Mr. Kirkpatrick was born Feb. 20, 1953 in Wolf Lake, a son of Frank and Alice (Powell) Kirkpatrick. He spent his formative years in Churubusco, and attended Churubusco High School. After high school he joined the United …read more.

Wallace J. Green, 90, Columbia City, passed away at 4:44 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016, at his home. Born April 4, 1926, in Allen County, he was the son of Grover L. and Zella M. (Bice) Green. Wally graduated from Huntertown High School with the Class of 1944. Following high school he served during WWII …read more.

Chad D. Thompson, 42, Albion, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016, as the result of an automobile accident in Oakland County, Mich. He was born July 7, 1974 the son of Robert and Diane (Rumsyre) Thompson in Columbia City. On Nov. 25, 2000 he married Tabitha Stump in Cromwell; she survives. Also surviving are …read more.

Charles Jim Meier, 80, Churubusco, passed away at 5:24 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016 at his home in Churubusco.

Daniel D. Wilkins, 51, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at his home in Kimmell. He was born to the late Donald C. and Sylvia Mae (Cannon) Wilkins on Aug. 10, 1965, in Columbia City. On Sept. 23, 1995, he married Kristy M. Wilkins in Ligonier. He had a …read more.

Frederick K. Green Sr., 80, Churubusco, passed away at 5:35 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at home in Churubusco. Mr. Green was born on March 26, 1936, in Allen County, a son of Charles F. and Gwendolyn (Hoover) Green. He was employed at Dana, Churubusco, and retired in 1995 after 32 years. Mr. Green was …read more.

Beverly A. Wheeler, 84, Columbia City, died at 10:12 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe where she became a resident on July 21. She was born Jan. 29, 1932, in Green Township, Noble County, a daughter of Bert and Gwendolyn (Ward) Menzie. Her formative years were spent in the Larwill area. …read more.

Beatrice R. Welker, 90, formerly of Columbia City, died at 10:10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at Timbercrest Home in North Manchester where she had been a resident since August 2006. She was born December 15, 1925 in Tiffin, Ohio a daughter of Enos J. and Caroline S. (Simons) Disler. She attended school in Tiffin through …read more.

Willard K. Cupp, 76, Kimmell, passed away Friday, Sept. 16, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana. Visitation is 4-7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 20, at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home with  Pastor Monty Harlan officiating. Burial will follow at Thorn …read more.

Larry D. Wilkinson, 82, Richland Township, Whitley County, died unexpectedly early Friday morning, Sept. 16, 2016, at his home. He was born May 20, 1934, in Columbia Township, Whitley County, a son of Joseph R. and Mildred P. (Harshman) Wilkinson. As a young boy, his family moved to Richland Township from Etna Township. He graduated …read more.

An outgoing, fun-loving, and hardworking man, Brady Truman made life so much fun. He worked hard, but he also knew how to have fun along the way, and the experiences he loved were only better when shared with the people he loved. A devoted family man, Brady was so proud to be a father, and …read more.

Virginia Ruth McBride, 95, Churubusco, passed away at 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016, at Sacred Heart Nursing Home in Avilla.

James F. Runyan, 81, Albion, passed away at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, September 14, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Charles C. Moore, 81, South Whitley, died at 6:58 a.m. Wednesday, September 14, at his home. He was born December 10, 1934 in Brookville, a son of Henry Clay and Minnie B. (Jones) Moore. He graduated from Brookville High School and attended Earlham College in Richmond. On July 7, 1988 he married Phyllis J. Weaver. …read more.

Brady Truman, 31, Columbia City, passed away at 5:21 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Heddie A. Westafer, 42, Columbia City, died at 3:48 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, in her residence.  She was born July 23, 1974, in Wabash, to Herbert and Carole Allen. On June 8, 2002, she married Steven T. Westafer. Heddie loved to do arts and crafts and she loved her dogs Sophie and Oscar. She was …read more.

Jackie D. “Jack” Ulshafer, 76, South Whitley, died at 1:50 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, 2016 at his home.

Richard J. Haworth, formerly of Columbia City, long time Extension agent for Whitley County, passed away Monday, Sept. 12, 2016 at 95 years young.

Valerie J. Wietfeldt, 55, of rural Columbia City, died unexpectedly Friday, Sept. 9, 2016 at her home. She was born October 21, 1961 in Columbia City a daughter of Marvin G. and Jean F. (Leslie) Poyser. She graduated from Columbia City Joint High School and continued her education at Ivy Tech School of Nursing. On …read more.

Nickolas Konoloff Jr., 53, rural Columbia City, died at his home at 12:13 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016. He had been in failing health. He was born Nov. 5, 1962, in Gardena, Calif., a son of Nicholas and Muriel (Fearn) Konoloff. He spent his formative years in Orange County, Calif. He was a career long …read more.

James “Jim” R. Jackson, 75, Columbia City, passed away Saturday evening, Sept. 3, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center.  Born July 14, 1941, in Pittsburgh, Pa., he was the son of A. Ray and Jean (Johnson) Jackson. By the age of 2, Jim’s family moved to Auburn. Growing up, he enjoyed riding his bike, fishing and …read more.

Wyatt Arthur Loe, infant son of Victoria Loe, was stillborn at 4:38 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Additional survivors include his sisters: Arianna; and Ellianna; grandparents: Janice Zammetti; and Bobby Hersha; great-grandmother: Mary Lou Loe.  He was preceded in death by a great-grandfather: Arthur Loe. A graveside service for Wyatt will …read more.

Heddie A. Westafer, 42, Columbia City, died at 3:48 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, in her residence.  She was born July 23, 1974, in Wabash, to Herbert and Carole Allen.  On June 8, 2002, she married Steven T. Westafer. Heddie loved to do arts and crafts and she loved her dogs Sophie and Oscar. She …read more.

George R. Eberly, 92, of South Whitley, died at 11:40 a.m. Friday, Sept. 2, 2016 at Warsaw Meadows where he had been a resident since March 2015. He was born Aug. 2, 1924 in Kosciusko County, Indiana a son of Levi and Mary (Mishler) Eberly. His formative years were spent in Richland Township, Whitley County. …read more.

Linda L. Mosier, 78, Noble County, went to her heavenly home at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31. She was born April 21, 1938 in Muncie, a daughter of the late Raye and Arline (Fletcher) Mosier. She graduated from Wolf Lake High School in 1956. Later she graduated from Fort Wayne Bible College (now Taylor University) …read more.

Barbara A. Waller, 65, Columbia City, passed away at 10:22 a.m., Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne

Barbara Waller, 65, Columbia City, passed away at 10:22 a.m. Monday, Aug. 29, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Kaila Cheyanne Cearbaugh was the life of every party and lived her life to the fullest.

Kaila Cheyanne Cearbaugh, 22, Larwill, passed away at 9:53 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26. Born October 12, 1993 in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Kelly Meredith and Ashley Anne (Dunn) Cearbaugh. She graduated from Columbia City High School with the class of 2012 and attended Ivy Tech Community College for two years. She had …read more.

Glenn J. Hogue, 83, rural Columbia City, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, at 4:50 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016.

James Allen Austin, 51, Houston, Texas died along with his wife, Summer Anne Austin, 38, in a private plane crash near the West Houston Airport on July 8, 2016.

Reva M. Grable, 79, formerly of Columbia City, passed away at 2:25 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016 at Hospice of Hope, Maysville, Ky.

Clarice A.  Sloan, 80, Columbia City, passed away at 2:23 a.m. Monday, Aug. 22, at her home.  Born Dec. 30, 1935, in Antwerp, OH, she was the daughter of Gillis and Madele (Muir) Jackson. Growing up, Clarice traveled around a lot but moved to Ft. Wayne and would work at GE in various departments for …read more.

Jack E. Schrader, 85, rural Columbia City, died 11:48 a.m. Friday, Aug. 19, 2016 at Miller’s at Oak Pointe, where he had been a resident since August, 2014. He was born July 31, 1931, in Whitley County, a son of Charles E. and Mary C.P. (Gaff) Schrader. As a young boy, his family moved to …read more.

Mary L. Nichter, 92, Churubusco, passed away at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

Susan L. Langohr, 69, rural Columbia City, died at 1:59 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016.

With ways all her own, it was the heart of Sara Bennett that lovingly held her family close. Through unyielding faith, she was a woman who knew the value of hard work and the meaning of giving without expecting anything in return. Sara’s loving compassion and nurturing example touched the hearts of many. For these …read more.

Gary D. Lawson, 58, Big Lake, passed away Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016 at his home.

Susan L. Langohr, 69, rural Columbia City, died at 1:59 a.m. Saturday, Aug.13, 2016. She was born Oct. 5, 1946, in Wolf Lake, a daughter of Robert H. and Alice M. (Johnston) Hood. Her formative years were spent in Columbia City. She graduated from Columbia City Joint High School in 1965. On Oct. 23, 1965, …read more.

Gary Lawson, 58, Columbia City, passed away at 11:52 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016 at his home.

Max Pearson, 81, Columbia City, formerly of Churubusco, passed away at 5:10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016 at his home in Columbia City.

Cheyenne Stewart, 60, South Whitley, died at 11:28 p.m. Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

Robert Jay Tennant, 87, Columbia City, died at 9:14 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne where he was admitted the previous Sunday. He was born March 11, 1929 in Clay City, Clay County, Indiana a son of Russell Jay and Hallie Alma (Funk) Tennant. At the age of 10, …read more.

Bonnie Alice Warner, 88, rural Columbia City, passed from this life in comfort and peace at 6:01 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016, with her family by her side. She was born on Nov. 27, 1927, in the home of the late Clarence Earl Sailor and Ethel Marie (Harshman) Sailor in Churubusco. Her formative years were …read more.

Larry Lee Coble, 76, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away at 1:20 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016, at his home. Born March 6, 1940, in Wabash County, he was the oldest child of Morris E. and Lucille H. (Albright) Coble. He grew up in the South Whitley area until he was in middle school and …read more.

Patsy McClure, 85, Columbia City, passed away Thursday morning, Aug. 4, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born May 10, 1931 in Noble County, she was the daughter of Ralph and Bernice (Skeels) Gray. She graduated Wolf Lake High School with the Class of 1949 and went on to marry Edward F. McClure on …read more.

Orlo W. Hibbs, 92, Columbia City, went to his eternal home at 5:05 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe where he had been a resident since November 2015. He was born Sept. 15, 1923, in Hillsdale County, Mich., a son of Herbert Oren and Nellie Alice (Stafford) Hibbs. In 1931, his …read more.

Michele Bailey, 49, Churubusco, passed away at 7:50 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born on Sept. 28, 1966, in Fort Wayne, a daughter of Larry and Jerri (Moss) Cooney. She spent her formative years in Minnesota, and moved back to Fort Wayne after graduation. She enjoyed …read more.

Donald C. Hatfield, 75, Columbia City, passed away in his sleep Monday morning, Aug. 1, 2016, at his home. Born July 26, 1941, in Blue Lake of Whitley County, he was the son of Richard E., Sr. and Edna L. (Henline) Hatfield. Growing up in Noble County, he attended Kendallville High School and then moved …read more.

Arthur L. Resler, 78, rural Churubusco, passed away at 8:11 a.m. Monday, August 1, 2016 at North Ridge Villiage in Albion. Mr. Resler was born on Jan. 18, 1938 in Green Twp, Noble County, a son of Kenneth J. and Fannie (Roberson) Resler. He spent his formative years in Green Twp, and graduated from Churubusco …read more.

Donald C. Hatfield, 75, Columbia City, passed away at 8:20 a.m. Monday, August 1, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Helen Louise Snyder Cobb, 99, died July 21, 2016, at Southwood Rehabilitation Center, Terre Haute, where she resided for the last ten years. Helen was born March 27, 1917, in South Whitley, to Meda Holler and Firmer Snyder. She had six brothers and two sisters, all are deceased. Helen and her late husband of 65 …read more.

Billy F. Gray, 88, of rural Albion died at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 28, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City, where he was admitted Wednesday. He was born June 17, 1928, in Huntington, a son of the late Albert Francis and Myrtle Ethel (Harwood) Gray. He completed his education at Crawfordsville. On December 13, …read more.

Rex Roy Spencer, 61, of rural Columbia City, died at 12:45 p.m. Friday, July 29, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical, Fort Wayne, where he was admitted Monday. He had been battling cancer. He was born August 2, 1954, in Marion, a son of the late Emmett and Florence L. (Wright) Spencer. He graduated from Mississinewa …read more.

Robert Lee Ostrander, 87, Fort Wayne, passed away at 9:09 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne. Robert was born on June 10, 1929, in Ligonier, a son of Lymon Earl and Minnie (Merriman) Ostrander. He served his country in the Unites States Army, in Germany and Korea. On Nov. 9, 1952, …read more.

William C. Barney, 93, Columbia City, passed away Wednesday evening, July, 20, 2016 at Parkview Whitley Hospital as the result of a stroke he had at his farm.

Betty J. Alred, 84, formerly of Columbia City, died at 10:03 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

William C. Barney, 93, Columbia City, passed away Wednesday evening, July, 20, 2016 at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Joan A. Walters, 85, Columbia City, passed away Monday, July 18, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. Born Jan. 14, 1931 in Whitley County, she was the daughter of August and Lula (Beeching) Beerwert. She graduated from Coesse High School with the Class of 1949. She spent her working career as a secretary. She …read more.

Joan A. Walters, 85, Columbia City, passed away Monday, July 18, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Arrangements are pending with DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Donald R. Herron Sr., 79, Churubusco, passed away at 9:15 p.m. Friday, July 15, 2016, at his home, with family by his side.

Thomas J. Williams, Jr., 89, rural Columbia City, died Friday, July 15, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne where he was admitted Thursday after collapsing outside a local restaurant.

Jerry L. Zent, 77, Columbia City, passed away at 12:20 p.m. Thursday July 14, 2016, at Kendallville Manor, Kendallville.

Gary Lavon Gay, 71, Columbia City, died Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at his home.

Anne L. Barnes, 84, Larwill, passed away at 4:10 a.m. Thursday, July 14, 2016 in Miller’s Merry Manor at Oak Pointe, Columbia City.

Jerry L. Zent, 77, Columbia City, passed away at 12:20 p.m. Thursday, July 14, 2016, at Kendallville Manor Health Care, Kendallville.

Anne L. Barnes, age 86, Larwill, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 4:10 a.m. in Miller’ Merry Manor at Oak Pointe, Columbia City.

Sandy Kay Albert, 61, Goshen, died of natural causes at her home Wednesday, July 13, 2016.

Cynthia A. Hertsel, 93, Columbia City, passed away at 6:17 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at her home at Miller’s at Oak Point Assisted Living Facility, Columbia City. Born Aug. 20, 1922 in Whitley County, she was the daughter of George O. and Louella (Stallsmith) Alexander. She resided in Washington Township during the early years …read more.

Cynthia A. Hertsel, 93, Columbia City, passed away at 6:17 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at Parkview Oaks, Columbia City. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Martha M. Schlotterback, 80, Albion, passed away at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 11, 2016 at her home in rural Albion.

Roger L. Boocher, 73, Paoli, formerly of Sidney and Columbia City, died at 9:45 p.m. Monday, July 4, 2016, in Indiana University Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born March 19, 1943, in Whitley County, to Oscar & Eileen (Miller) Boocher. He graduated from Sidney High School in 1961. On Sept. 30, 2005, he married Judy Hill Oliver. …read more.

Homer Robert Crowder, 92, South Whitley, died at 5:20 p.m. Sunday, July 3, 2016, at Peabody Home in North Manchester where he had been a resident since June 2014.

Joe Geist, 90, formerly of South Whitley, passed away peacefully at 6:00 a.m. Saturday, July 2, 2016 at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester where he had been a resident with his wife, Thelma Jean, since December 2014.

Betty Lou Slucher, of Columbia City, passed away at 4:06 p.m. on Friday July 1, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

Eunice J. Vinogradov, 72, Churubusco, passed away at 8:53 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, 2016, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.

Ardith A. Smith, 87, Columbia City, passed away at 1:30 a.m. Friday, July 1, 2016, at Betz Nursing Home, Auburn. Born on June 21, 1929, in Whitley County, she was the daughter of David A. and Jennie C. (Quinn) Weigold. Ardith was a lifetime Noble County resident and resided near the Noble/Whitley County Line. She …read more.

Gale Roger Burkholder, 74, of rural South Whitley, died at 5:06 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Parkview Hospital on Randallia in Fort Wayne.

Gale R. Burkholder, 74, rural South Whitley, died Wednesday, June 29, 2016. Surviving relatives include his wife: Barbara. Arrangements are being completed at Smith and Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Harmon Ellsworth Shoda, 89, Loon Lake, died Monday afternoon, June 27, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family following an extended illness. He was born Aug. 14, 1926, in Laud, a son of Carl E. and Relta M. (Putman) Shoda. His formative years were spent in Laud. He graduated from Jefferson Center High School. …read more.

Terry L. Warner, 61, a resident of rural Churubusco in Allen County, passed away at 8:42 p.m. Sunday, June 26, 2016, at his home. He had been in declining health since September. Terry was born in Cuba, N.Y., on Aug. 1, 1954, a son of Marvin and Marian (Linderman) Warner, and moved to the Woodburn-area …read more.

John M. Hess, 93, rural Columbia City, died at 9:35 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, where he was admitted on Monday. He was born July 26, 1922, in Whitley County, a son of James H. and Ruth Alice (Gangwer) Hess. A native of Union Township, he graduated from …read more.