Roger C. Wait, 86, of rural Columbia City, died Saturday, June 18, 2016, in his beloved city of Cody, Wyo. He was born Aug. 1, 1929, in Decatur, a son of Milo Calvert and Alice Magdeline (Miller) Wait. In March 1941, his family moved to a farm in Union Township, Whitley County from Decatur. Roger …read more.

Helen Cozad, 92, Greenwood, formerly of Columbia City,  passed away at 8:34 p.m. Monday, June 20, 2016, at her home. Born July 23, 1923, in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Bert and Mary (Robbins) Walker. She graduated from Columbia City High School with the Class of 1941. After meeting the man of her …read more.

Mary R. “Sami” Blomquist, 68, Columbia City, passed away Saturday June 18, 2016 at her residence.

Dennis L. Fetters, Goshen and formerly of Columbia City, passed away at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, June 19, 2016, at Courtyard Healthcare Center in Goshen.

Dale L. Haupert, 83, Fort Wayne and formerly of South Whitley, died at 2:14 a.m. Friday, June 17, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital where he was admitted on Friday, June 10.

Thomas Lee Milton, Sr., 62, Columbia City, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, June 18, 2016. He had been in failing health.

Lyle Errol Blair, 76, Columbia City, died at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at Coventry Meadows, Fort Wayne, where he had resided since July 2015. He was born April 7, 1940, in Unity, Clark County, Wis., a son of Herman and Eunice (Holmes) Blair. His formative years were spent in the Abbotsford area. He …read more.

Barbara Janese Parker, 84, formerly of Columbia City, passed away at 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at Hendricks Regional Hospital, Danville. Born July 17, 1931, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Kedric and Ruth (Osborn) Lankford. Barb grew up around Columbia City and lived her entire life in the area until this …read more.

Cynthia Ann Ulshafer, 54, a resident of Seymour, formerly of South Whitley, died unexpectedly at 3:36 p.m. Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour.

William Fredrick Hall, 78, Columbia City, died at 8:30 p.m. Monday, June 13, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayn

Barbara Janese Parker, 84, Columbia City, passed away at 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Hendricks Regional Health, Danville. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Mark Alan Williamson, 43, Indianapolis, died Friday, June 10, 2016 at Community Hospital East after a cardiac arrest on Thursday morning.

Terry Timothy Loe, 43, of Auburn, passed away Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Teegan Michael Brumbaugh, 20, a resident of Green Township, passed away at 4:51 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2016, from the results of an accident in rural Whitley County. Teegan was born in Fort Wayne on June 19, 1995, a son of Michael L. and Carla (Peterson) Brumbaugh, and was a lifelong resident of Green …read more.

Jean Marie Mossburg, age 96, of Columbia City, Ind, passed away at 5:20 pm on Thursday, June 9, 2016, at The Hearth at Sycamore Village, Fort Wayne. Born on December 6, 1919, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Paul and Margaret (Miller) Walker. Jean was a lifetime Whitley County resident. She attended local …read more.

Mary Angeline Hall, 73, South Whitley, passed away peacefully at her home at 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2016. She had been in declining health. She was born Aug. 25, 1942, in Columbia City, a daughter of the late John Robert and Caroline Edith (Oliver) Mantle. She spent her formative years in Sidney and graduated …read more.

Harold Dane Waldeck, 81, Larwill, died Wednesday morning, June 8, 2016 at his home.

Jean Marie Mossburg, 96, Columbia City, passed away at 5:20 p.m. Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Sycamore Village, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Betty Joan Stansbery, 89, formerly of South Whitley, died at 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe, Columbia City where she had been a resident since February 22.

Infant Theodore Mason Nicodemus, two months old, passed away at 10:17 p.m. Tuesday evening, June 7, 2016 at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis

James A. Addis, 64, Churubusco, passed away at 5:26 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at home in Green Township.

Harold Dane Waldeck, 81, Larwill, died Wednesday morning, June 8, 2016, at his home. He was born Feb. 11, 1935, in Lagrange, a son of A. Harold and Goldie Mae (Anspaugh) Waldeck. A lifelong resident of Whitley County, he graduated from Larwill High School. On Nov. 29, 1954, he enlisted in the United States Navy, …read more.

Susan Ann “Su” Link, 71, Columbia City, died at 6:10 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital where she was admitted on Friday. She was born Feb. 10, 1945, in Wolf Lake, a daughter of Herschell and Nilah O. (Adams) Frank. Her formative years were spent at Loon Lake and Florida. She graduated …read more.

Millicent Mildred Downing, 96, Columbia City, passed away at 3:35 a.m. Monday, June 6, 2016, at North Woods Village, Fort Wayne. Born Oct. 21, 1919, in Huntington, she was the daughter of Dore and Nellie (Howenstein) Kitt. In the second grade, Millie’s family moved to Columbia City and she went on to graduate from Columbia …read more.

Evelyn Platt, 92, Columbia City, passed on at 8:07 a.m. Saturday, June 4, 2016, at Kingston Care Center, Fort Wayne. Born on Aug. 19, 1923, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of William and Anna (Berning) Hegerfeld. Evelyn attended South Side High School in Fort Wayne. On May 20, 1942, she married Max E. …read more.

Robert Zolman, 90, a former resident of Churubusco, passed away at 4:35 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 2016, at the Presence Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. He had been a resident there since 2009 and had been in declining health for the past six months. Mr. Zolman was born on Aug. 20, 1925, in Eel River Township, …read more.

Nancy L. Western, 86, Columbia City, died at 9 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne surrounded by her family.

Millicent Mildred Downing, 96, Columbia City, passed away at 3:35 am Monday, June 6, 2016 at North Woods Village (Inverness Lakes), Fort Wayne.

Rebecca Ruth Ruyle, 60, Columbia City, died at 5:45 p.m. Friday, June 3, 2016, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. She was born July 10, 1957, in Detroit, Mich., a daughter of Rev. George C. and Yolanda (Milioni) Ruyle. She attended Robert Burns Elementary School, Detroit, and started high school in Canada. Her …read more.

Betty L. Roberts, 93, a former resident of Cleveland Township, Whitley County resident, died at 5:45 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe where she had been a resident since August 2013.

Charles Donald Shively, 89, Wolf Lake, died at 12:18 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family.

arla L. Fulk, 60, Columbia City, passed away at 7 p.m. Monday, May 30, 2016, at her home on Wilson Lake.

Nicole Leigh Crowell, 45, Columbia City, passed away at 12:30 a.m. on Friday, May 27, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital.

Betty L. Roberts, 93, a former Cleveland Township, Whitley County resident, died at 5:45 a.m. Monday, May 31, 2016, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe where she had been a resident since Aug. 2013. She was born Jan. 2, 1923, in Cleveland Township a daughter of John and Maude (Poland) Tschantz. Her formative years were spent …read more.

Steven Paul Tackwell, 69, Columbia City, passed away at 9:28 a.m. Monday, May 30, 2016, at his home. Born May 15, 1947, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Charles E. and Mary Rose (Chalk) Tackwell. Growing up in Fort Wayne, Steve graduated from South Side High School with the Class of 1967. He …read more.

Carla L. Fulk, 60, Columbia City, passed away at 7 p.m. Monday, May 30, 2016, at her home on Wilson Lake. Born November 4, 1955, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Carl E. and Alice Louise (Mead) Knuckles. She grew up in Fort Wayne alongside her siblings, Leo and Brenda and had another …read more.

Carla L. Fulk, 60, Columbia City, passed away at 7 p.m. Monday, May 30, 2016, at her home on Wilson Lake.

Nicole Crowell, 45, passed away at 12:30 a.m. Friday, May 27, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City.

William “Bill” L. Gipe, 83, Fort Wayne, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at his home. Born June 24, 1932, in Bluffton, he was the only son of Earl E. and Zora (Shock) Gipe. He grew up alongside his older sisters, Evelyn, Eileen, Helen, Bonita and Dortha and younger sister, Carol in the Whitley County …read more.

Bonita “Bonnie” A. Arnold, 81, of rural Columbia City, died at 8:05 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City where she was admitted on Saturday, May 21.

Ross A. Grimes, 76, Columbia City, passed away at 3:54 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born May 20, 1939, in Noble County, he was the son of John S. and Gladys (Tom) Grimes. He graduated from North Webster High School with the Class of 1957. Following high school, Ross worked …read more.

June M. Enyeart, 87, South Whitley, died at 6:04 a.m. Sunday, May 22, 2016, at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio where she was admitted on Tuesday, May 17.

Isabelle L. Maggart, 96, a resident of Columbia City, and formerly of rural LaOtto, passed away at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 20, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Columbia City, where she had been a patient for over two years. Isabelle was born in Collins, on April 15, 1920, a daughter of Frank E. …read more.

Alice V. Harshman McGaugh, 97, South Whitley, died at 1 a.m. Thursday, May 19, 2016, at Timbercrest, North Manchester where she had been a resident since June of 2014.

Ross A. Grimes, 76, Columbia City, passed away at 3:54 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

Gail A. “Bud” Smith, 87, Columbia City, passed away at 7:18 p.m. Sunday, May 15, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne.

Nancy J. Smith, age 78, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 9:45 a.m. Friday, May 13, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. The year 1938 overflowed with mixed blessings in America. While the U.S made great economic strides following the hardships of the Great Depression, an unwelcome recession found unemployment rates once …read more.

Nancy J. Smith, age 78, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 9:45 a.m. Friday, May 13, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Evelyn Jean Geiger, 81, of Albion, Ind., passed away at 11:27 a.m. Friday, May 13, 2016, at her home. Born Oct. 21, 1934, in Columbia City, she was the daughter of William Fredrick and Alta Leoa (Downing) Breisch. On March 7, 1951, she married Cliffton M. Geiger and moved from Columbia City to Noble County. …read more.

Raydeen V. Miller Howe, 94, Columbia City, died at 6:47 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at North Ridge Village, Albion, where she had been a resident for the past five days. She was born May 1, 1922, in Fort Wayne, the only child of the late Raymond and Jenny Mae (Bruner) Vordemark. She spent her …read more.

In many respects, Robert “Bob” Dunn defined the meaning of devoted husband and family man. His dedication to his family was without end, and his passions and various interests exemplified Bob’s one of a kind nature. Ever loyal and trustworthy, Bob was someone with whom others could rely for an honest opinion and a positive …read more.

Wayne F. Phillips, 74, Larwill, passed away at 5:55 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. Born July 15, 1941, at the family’s home in Pierceton, he was the son of Frank and Hazel (Elder) Phillips. He attended Pierceton High School and married Judy L. Mettler on July 31, 1964. He …read more.

Robert Dunn, 80, Larwill, passed away at 10:40 p.m. Sunday, May 8, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

Wayne F. Phillips, 74, Larwill, passed away at 5:55 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City.

Esther M. Snyder, 79, of Warsaw, died at 10:25 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at Grace Village where she had been a resident since July 2011. She was born Aug. 7, 1936 in Huntington, a daughter of Harry and Emma (Rupley) Snyder. She attended Clear Creek School and graduated from Bippus High School. Esther worked …read more.

Dorothy L. Bressler, 85, of Fort Wayne, passed away at 6:57 a.m. Friday, May 6, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. Born on Nov. 3, 1930 in Milford,she was the daughter of Cecil H. Huntley, Sr. and Lydia L. (Norton) Huntley. Dorothy was an area resident until 1984, when she moved to Texas for …read more.

Ralph E. Oldt, Jr., 65, of New Lenox, Ill. passed away at 4:19 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Born on Aug. 28, 1950, in Chicago, Ill., he was the son of the late Ralph Sr., and Elaine Ruth (Flaherty) Oldt. Ralph was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He …read more.

Theodore Wallace Green, four day old infant son of Tyler Adam and Alyssa Brickell (Gomez) Green passed away at 9:18 p.m. April 30, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

Ollie M. Roberts, 110, formerly of Columbia City, died at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2016, at Lutheran Life Villages at Pine Valley, Fort Wayne. A centenarian plus 10, she was the oldest living person in the state of Indiana and 52nd oldest in the world. She was born Jan. 17, 1906, in Garrett, Ky., …read more.

Julie J. Kissinger, Columbia City, passed away at 5:39 a.m. Friday, April 29, 2016, at her home. All who knew Julie Kissinger would agree that she was truly beautiful on the inside and out. She was hardworking but she knew how to play just as hard and she lived each and every day to the …read more.

Ronald E. Snodgrass, 71, formerly of Columbia City, passed away quietly at 7:40 a.m. Friday, April 29, 2016, at his home in Garrett. He had been in declining health. He was born Nov. 16, 1944, in Bloomingdale, a son of the late John W. and Pauline (Campbell) Snodgrass. As a young boy, the family moved …read more.

Richard “Dick” Wayne Plattner, Columbia City, passed away at 5:37 p.m. Thursday, April 28, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. A lifelong resident of the community he loved, Richard Plattner was an extraordinary man to know and love. He lived his life with others in mind and was the sort of person who …read more.

Julie J Kissinger, age 73, Columbia City, passed away at 5:39 a.m. Friday, April 29, 2016, at her home.  Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home Columbia City.

Jeffrey Dean Ulshafer, 41, South Whitley, died unexpectedly Sunday, April 24, 2016 in Laurel, Miss. where he had been staying prior to leaving for a job on an offshore oil platform.

James E. Waldrop, 84, Columbia City, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, at his residence.

Allen H. McCoy, 61, a lifelong Jefferson Township, Whitley County, resident, died at 1:22 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at his home. He was born March 3, 1955, in Columbia City, a son of Roy G. “Sam” and Deloris M. (Byroade) McCoy. Allen graduated from Columbia City Joint High School in 1973. On Feb. 17, …read more.

Bradley E. Smith, 67, of Churubusco, died at 9:34 p.m. Sunday, April 24, 2016, at Ashton Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center, Fort Wayne where he was admitted on April 17. He was born February 5, 1949 at Luckey Hospital, Wolf Lake a son of the late Donald R. and Margaret (Hutsell) Smith. His formative years …read more.

Jimmie Jr. Winn, 64, of South Whitley, died at 7:50 p.m. Friday, April 22, 2016 at his home following a short illnes

Otto Karl Behrens Jr., age 77, of Columbia City, passed away peacefully at 10:56 p.m., surrounded by his loving family, on Friday April 22, 2016 at his residence.

Ruby I. Keller, age 80, of Columbia City, passed away at 12:53 a.m. Monday, April 25, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

Betty G. Hansen, 80, of Columbia City, (formerly of Warsaw) passed away at 9:47 p.m. on Friday, April 22, 2016 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, as the result of an automobile accident on Tuesday, April 19.

Otto K. Behrens, Jr., age 77, of Columbia City, passed away at 10:56 pm Friday, April 22, 2016, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City,

Shawn E. Gibson, 56, Larwill, passed away at 1:17 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at his home. Born Nov. 28, 1959, in Columbia City, he was the son of Jesse L. Gibson and Diana S. (Wood) Bagley. Shawn attended Columbia City Joint High School before moving to Florida. After returning to Columbia City, he was …read more.

Thomas A. Fitzcharles, 62, a resident of Churubusco, passed away at 1:27 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was taken to the hospital on Monday. He was diagnosed with cancer in November. Thom was born on May 9, 1953, in Edgerton, Ohio, a son of Donald and …read more.

Shawn E. Gibson, age 56, of Larwill, passed away at 1:17 p.m., Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at his home.

Loren “Ike” M. Gaerte, 79, Albion, passed away at 6:14 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at his home in rural Albion. Mr. Gaerte was born on Sept. 27, 1936, in Whitley County, a son of Russell C. and Julia (Conner) Gaerte. He spent his formative years in Noble County, and graduated from Churubusco High School …read more.

John Robert Stevens, 79, of Columbia City, died Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at his home. He had been in failing health.

Michael A. Cramer, 69, of rural Huntertown, passed away at 4:54 a.m. Thursday, April 14, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Cramer was born on April 3, 1947, in Fort Wayne, a son of Wilbur L. and Catherine (Lynch) Cramer. He spent his formative years in Churubusco, and graduated from Churubusco High …read more.

Terry Lynn Frye, 65, of Columbia City, passed away at 7:37 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. When reflecting on the life of Terry Frye, words such as hardworking, compassionate, and fun-loving come to mind, however, perhaps the word that most accurately paints the picture of who she was is selfless. She was …read more.

Ruby Jean Briggs, 88, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 12, at her home. Throughout her rich and rewarding life, Ruby Jean Briggs was a blessing in the lives of everyone she met. She was never one to worry about the little things; rather, her focus was on serving the …read more.

Terry Lynn Frye, age 65, of Columbia City, passed away at 7:37 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City.

Ruby J Briggs, age 88, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 10:45 am Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at her home.

George Easterday Jr., 90, of Columbia City, died Monday, April 11, 2016 at Parkview Whitley Hospital after being admitted on Wednesday, April 6.

Rose Marie Daniels, 76, of Columbia City, passed away at 9:04 p.m. Sunday, April 10, 2016, at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne.

Allen J. “Joe” Fisher, age 78, of Columbia City, passed away at 8:39 a.m. Sunday, April 10, 2016, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Born on May 4, 1937 in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Walter J. and Lucille (Metzger) Fisher.

Rose Marie Daniels, age 76, of Columbia City, passed away at 9:04 p.m. Sunday, April 10, 2016, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.

Allen J. “Joe” Fisher, age 78, of Columbia City, passed away at 8:39 AM Sunday, April 10, 2016, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne.

Allen J. “Joe” Fisher, 78, Columbia City, passed away at 8:39 a.m. Sunday, April 10, 2016, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Vera Lucille (Ross) Dodd, 90, Columbia City, passed away at 7:19 p.m. Friday, April 8, 2016, at Parkview Whitley, Columbia City. Mrs. Dodd was born Nov. 27, 1925, in Benton County, a daughter of Earnie P. and Bertha (Zolman) Cripe. She spent her formative years in Whitley and DeKalb Counties. March 3, 1942, she was married …read more.

Linda Landis, 65, of Columbia City, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, April 4, 2016, at her home.

Lynn D. Goodrich, 83, of Kimmell, passed away Saturday afternoon, April 2, 2016.

Linda Landis, age 65, of Columbia City, passed away at 10:25 am Monday, April 4, 2016, at her home.

Lynn D. Goodrich, age 83, of Kimmell, passed away at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

Gretchen V. Moore, 90, formerly of Ossian, died at 4:38 a.m. Friday April 1, 2016, at The Hearth at Sycamore Village, Fort Wayne where she had been a resident since March 2015.

Imogene J. Crowder, age 90, of Columbia City, passed away at 10 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, 2016, at Millers Merry Manor at Oak Pointe. Born on July 31, 1925, in Falling Rock, W.V., she was the daughter of William and Altha (Melton) Myers. Imogene attended West Virginia Schools. On Nov. 8, 1947 she married …read more.

All who knew Bonnie Johnson would agree that she was truly beautiful on the inside and out. She was actively involved in the community she called home, and with her warm and genuine personality she drew others near with ease. It was easy to see that Bonnie’s greatest delight was found in her family, and …read more.

Debra C. Sherman, 54, a resident of Wolf Lake, passed away at 2:22 a.m. Friday, April 1, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She had been in failing health. She was born July 23, 1961, in Columbia City a daughter of the late Jerry L. Carson and Doris A. (McClellan) Carson, who survives. …read more.

Imogene J Crowder, 90, Columbia City, passed away at 10 p.m. Thursday, March 31, 2016, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe, Columbia City. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Bonnie Lucille Johnson, age 86, of Fishers passed away, Thursday, March 31, 2016, at Riverview Hospital, Noblesville.

Vivian C. Stotts, 87, a former resident of Columbia City, died at 5:25 p.m. Wednesday March 30, 2016 at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester where she had been a resident since 2013.