Bernadine Marie (Ellet) Ault, 84, of Huntington, formerly of South Whitley, passed away at 12:54 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2016, surrounded by her family, friends and loving husband at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

NaDean Betty Sherer, 92, formerly of South Whitley died at 10:15 p.m. Sunday, March 27, 2016, at Wellbrooke of Wabash where she was admitted on Friday.

Gerald L. Gross, 93, a resident of rural Churubusco and prominent Eel River Township farmer, passed away at 2:02 a.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Lutheran Life Villages Pine Valley in Fort Wayne following an extended illness.

Gerald L. Gross, 93, a resident of rural Churubusco and prominent Eel River Township farmer, passed away at 2:02 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at Lutheran Life Villages Pine Valley in Fort Wayne following an extended illness. Among the surviving relatives are his widow: Leone, to whom he was married for over 71 years; his …read more.

Fern M. Baxter, 77, Churubusco, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 26, 2016, at her home. Fern was born in Ligonier on Aug. 6, 1938, a daughter of Frank and Hazel (Owen) Wilson. She spent her formative years in Albion, and had lived all of her adult life in Churubusco. Employed at Dana Corporation in …read more.

Helen M. Green, 90, Findlay, Ohio, formerly of Leadwood, Mo. and Columbia City, passed away at 3:35 p.m. Wednesday March 23, 2016, at Birchaven Retirement Village in Findlay. Born on Nov. 8, 1925, in Leadington, Mo., she was the daughter of Rev. S.A. and Glenda (Groves) Ferguson. She attended Elvins High School in Elvins, Mo., …read more.

Carol Ann Oliver, 56, Columbia City, passed away at 2:20 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at her home. Born June 11, 1959, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Jack R. and Gladys “Polly” (Kohart) Honeick. Carol had spent her entire lifetime in the Whitley County area, graduating from Columbia City Joint High School …read more.

Carol Ann Oliver, 56, of Columbia City, passed away at 2:20 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2016,at her home.

Helen M. Green, 90, of Findlay, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Birchhaven Retirement Center.

Phyllis A. Woods, 86, a resident of Ridinger Lake, Kosciusko County, formerly of South Whitley, died at 5:17 p.m. Sunday, March 20, 2016, at Grace Village Health Care Facility, Winona Lake where she was admitted on Saturday.

Mary Lou McDowell, 86, a resident of rural Avilla and widow of Robert F. McDowell, passed away at 5:40 a.m. Monday, March 21, 2016, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. She had been taken to the hospital one week ago from North Ridge Village Nursing Home in Albion, and had been more seriously ill for the past two weeks.

Ashlie N. Moening, 31, formerly of Columbia City, passed away at 8:09 a.m. Friday, March 18, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born Sept. 16, 1984, in Columbia City, she was the daughter of James and Wanda (Sexton) Cox. Growing up Ashlie enjoyed participating in t-ball and softball. She was in Columbia City …read more.

Verlin C. “Bud” Wolfe, formerly of Churubusco, passed away on his 82nd birthday Saturday, March 19, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

Virginia B. Bilyeu, 98, Moweaqua, Ill., died Wednesday, March 16, 2016, in Columbia City. Virginia was born Oct. 14, 1917, in Moweaqua, Ill., the daughter of John B. and Margaret (Still) Robinson. She married Lyle D. Bilyeu, Feb. 20, 1938, in Moweaqua. He preceded her in death June 21, 1969. Virginia was a member of …read more.

Helen J. Kennedy, 93, of Columbia City, died at 4:20 a.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor where she had been a resident since 2001.

An easy going man who enjoyed life and all it had to offer with those he loved by his side, Russell Pratt was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, and friend. He had an endearing sense of humor and loved making those around him laugh, and his caring ways were unending. Never out to impress, …read more.

Russell Pratt, age 52, of Columbia City, passed away at 11:37 am Sunday, March 13, 2016 at his home.

Cindy L. Gorski, 58, of rural Larwill passed away peacefully at the home of her caretakers, James Gorski and Sandy Ott, at 1:30 a.m. Thursday, March 10, 2016. She had been in failing health.

Ruth E. Yanuszeski, 89, Columbia City, passed away Monday, March 7, 2016, at North Woods Village, Fort Wayne. Born Sept. 3, 1926, in Gladwin, Mich., she was the daughter of Rev. Ericus E. Foor and Rev. Edna Grace (Robinson) Foor. She had lived in the Whitley County area since 1960. She graduated from Wolcott High …read more.

Carol S. Green, 70, a resident of rural Churubusco in Allen County and wife of James H. Green, passed away at 1:31 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. She had been battling cancer since 2014, and had entered the hospice home on Friday. Carol was born on …read more.

Ruth E. Yanuszeski, 89, Columbia City, passed away at 1:23 a.m. Monday, March 7, 2016, at North Woods Village (Inverness Lakes), Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Daniel “Les” Simmers, 83, Columbia City, died at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, March 6, 2016, at his home. He was born Sept. 26, 1932, in Jefferson Township, Whitley County a son of Dewey R. and Bernice (McFarren) Simmers. As a young boy, his family moved to Collamer. He graduated from South Whitley High School in 1950. …read more.

Robert Cowles Smith, 88, Churubusco, died at 8:55 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2016, at Northridge Village in Albion where he had been a resident since April 2015. He was born Aug. 11, 1927, in Towanda, Pa., a son of Edwin Valentine and Genevieve Augusta (Cowles) Smith. He graduated as the valedictorian in his class from …read more.

Russel Fahl, 85, Columbia City, passed away at 5:08 a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2016, at his home. Born July 24, 1930, in Wabash County, he was the son of George A. and Opal (Snyder) Fahl. He played football and basketball at Columbia City High School, winning the Covenant Honor Blanket and graduated with the Class …read more.

Russel Fahl, age 85, of Columbia City, passed away at 5:08 a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2016, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Eddie LeRoy Gawthrop, 66, Kimmell, passed away at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. Born Sept. 5, 1949, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Thurman and Bonnie Gawthrop. He grew up in Columbia City and graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1969. At …read more.

M. Jean Mullen, 81, Columbia City, passed away at 6:10 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City. Born September 12, 1934, in Whitley County, she was the daughter of Ralph and Cecilia A. (Troutman) Meinika. She graduated from Washington Township High School with the Class of 1952. Jean was married to …read more.

Mildred Jean Mullen, 81, Columbia City, passed away at 6:10 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor Inc., Columbia City. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Eddie Gawthrop, 66, Kimmell, passed away at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at Goshen General Hospital. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home.

Paul “Dutch” Kneller, 93, Columbia City, passed away at 2:38 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at his farm. Born April 27, 1922, in Whitley County, he was the son of Sherman LeRoy and Bertha (Lickey) Kneller. Dutch has been a resident of Whitley County his entire life. He was baptized at Grace Lutheran Church. Dutch …read more.

James E. Thompson, 74, Columbia City, passed away at 10:27 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home.

Paul “Dutch” Kneller, 93, Columbia City, passed away at 2:38 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at his daughter’s home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home.

Franklin “Gene” Kreider, 82, a lifelong resident of Whitley County, died Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at his home. He was born Jan. 28, 1934, in Whitley County, a son of Riley and Tressa (Roberts) Kreider. He graduated from South Whitley High School. On Feb. 2, 1955, he was united in marriage to Shirley K. Newell. …read more.

Eldon “Guy” Jagger, 85, Columbia City, passed away at 8:20 a.m. Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, at Renaissance Village, Fort Wayne. Born on June 18, 1930, in Thorncreek Township of Whitley County, he was the son of Harry and Ethel (Shively) Jagger. Guy graduated from Columbia City High School with the Class of 1949. He married …read more.

Teddy Minnick was a fun-loving man who loved nothing more than bringing smiles and laughter to brighten the days of others. A hard working man who enjoyed the simple pleasures in life, in his family he found his greatest joy. Teddy always placed the needs of others before himself, and he was one of those …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.

Ruth A. Barron, 91, Columbia City, passed away at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb, 26, 2016, at her residence. Born on July 3, 1924 in Millville, N.J. she was the daughter of George and Gertrude (Banks) Boogar. Ruth grew up in Millville, NJ and attended local schools, graduating from Millville High School with the Class …read more.

Fanny F. Helton, 85, Columbia City, died at 5:01 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, at Renaissance Village, Fort Wayne. She was born March17, 1930 in Prestonsburg, Ky., to Reuben and Lou Velia (Jenkins) Whitaker Sr. Helton married Smith Helton on April 18, 1946. He survives She was employed with Whitley Products, South Whitley, for 23 years …read more.

Ruth Barron, 91, Columbia City, passed away on Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney Grimes Funeral Home.

Donita L. (Swoverland) Geiger, 74, Churubusco, passed away at 3:10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, at Heritage Park Nursing Home in Fort Wayne. She was born on March 16, 1941, in Columbus, Ohio, a daughter of Donald F. and Cordelia (Katie) (Carriger) Swoverland. She spent her formative years in Whitley County, and graduated from Churubusco …read more.

Seward Forrest Heckaman, 86, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016, in his Columbia City home. Seward was born Aug. 27, 1929, in Bremen, to Forrest Henry and Anna Marie (Heyde) Heckaman. He and Jean “Arlene” Kaufman were married August 7, 1948 in Pascagoula, Miss., and would share 67 years. She survives in Columbia City. He …read more.

Norma Belle Hawk, 95, Columbia City, died at 4:50 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City. She was born Feb. 19, 1921, in Panama, Ill., a daughter of the late Donald Forrest and Grace Allena (West) Ernst. In 1924, the family moved to Columbia City where she did her schooling, graduating …read more.

Seward Forrest Heckaman, 86, Columbia City, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Maxine Frances Scheiber, 83, Columbia City, and formerly of Larwill, passed away at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, at her home. Born Oct. 25, 1932, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Phillip J. and Genevieve M. (Schiffli) Herber. She graduated from St. Francis High School in Mishawaka with the Class of 1950. …read more.

Nancy R. Harter, 75, a resident of rural Fort Wayne and widow of Francis M. Harter, Jr., passed away at 4:35 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, at Kingston Care Center in Fort Wayne. She had been in failing health since January and had been a patient there for the past five weeks. Mrs. Harter was …read more.

Michelle Marie McEntee, 28, of Fort Wayne, passed away at 5:43 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne. Mrs. McEntee was born on Jan. 17, 1988, in Des Moines, Iowa. She spent her formative years in Wabash, and graduated from Wabash High School in 2006. On July 6, 2015, she …read more.

Maxine Frances Scheiber, age 83, of Columbia City, passed away at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, at her home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Terry G. Farris, 65, of Columbia City died at 1:27 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, at his home. He had been in declining health. He was born July 22, 1950, in Fort Wayne, a son of the late Raymon D. and Minnie A. (Campbell) Farris. His formative years were spent in Fort Wayne. He graduated …read more.

Jene E. Simon, 78, of Columbia City, died at 10:47 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born Jan. 30, 1938 in Whitley County, a son of Jesse and Rose (Witte) Simon. A lifelong resident of Whitley County, he graduated from Columbia City High School. On June 27, …read more.

Larry Alan Livengood, 70, of Columbia City, passed away Sunday morning, Feb. 14, 2016, at his home. Born January 28, 1946, in Uniontown, Penn., he was the son of Robert L. and Ruby J. (Stafford) Livengood. As a boy Larry enjoyed being outdoors and spending time in the mountains of Pennsylvania, often hunting and fishing. …read more.

Terry E. Ickes, 75, Fort Wayne, passed away at 10:08 a.m. peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, at his home in Fort Wayne. Mr. Ickes was born on June 3, 1940, in Garrett, a son of Eugene V. and Lucy “Sis” (Bryie) Ickes. He spent his formative years in Hartford …read more.

Helen G. Palmer, 85, Columbia City, died at 5:25 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, at Peabody Home, North Manchester where she had been a resident since January. She was born March 8, 1930, in Cleveland Township, Whitley County a daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Ann (English) Gerard. She graduated from South Whitley High School. On …read more.

Ellen (Gaff) Knafel Griffin, 95, formerly of Churubusco, passed away at 5:40 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, at the VA Northern Indiana Health Care System in Fort Wayne. Although she had been in declining health, she had been more seriously ill since January. Mrs. Griffin was born in Larwill on March 4, 1920, a daughter …read more.

Kay A Cunningham, 84, Columbia City and formerly of Swayzee, passed away at 5:55 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe, Columbia City. Born Sept. 20, 1931, in Swayzee, he was the son of Virgil C. and Mattie M. (Lyons) Cunningham. He was an athlete at Swayzee High School, playing baseball, basketball …read more.

Although he was taken from his loved ones too soon, Roger Franklin Fry made the most of each and every day he was given while holding his loved ones near. He was never one to worry about the things of this world, rather, he was a man of faith who faced whatever came his way …read more.

Although Randall Jones will be deeply missed, he made a significant impact in the lives of everyone he met in the time he was given. He was an honorable businessman who was known for his integrity and hard work. Nothing compared to Randy’s greatest role, however, which was being a father to the two daughters …read more.

Gloria A. Line Shoemaker, 82, South Whitley, died at 8:40 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe, Columbia City, where she had been a resident since Thursday, Feb. 11. She was born Jan. 21, 1934, in Whitley County, a daughter of Verne K. and Della M. (Gause) Yant. She attended school in …read more.

Larry Livengood, 70, Columbia City, passed away Sunday, Feb. 14, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home Columbia City.

Randall John Jones, 56, Columbia City, passed away at 3:20 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Donna Lynn Asa, 53, Columbia City, passed away at 7:08 p.m. Thursday Feb. 11, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born Oct. 9, 1962, in Columbia City, she was the daughter of William and Margaret (Hedrick) Kintzel. Donna was a lifetime area resident and attended local schools. She graduated from Columbia City High …read more.

Evelyn M. Clouse, 91, Churubusco, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 5:10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City. The beloved wife and mother of four was born to Earlin and Mary (McClain) Budd on Oct. 26, 1924, in Noble County. Her formative years were spent in …read more.

Robert August Gallmeyer, 85, of Columbia City, passed away at 12:25 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, at North Ridge Village Nursing, Albion. Born April 27, 1930 in Decatur, he was the son of Conrad and Martha (Buuck) Gallmeyer. He attended Mommouth High School in Adams County and joined the U.S. Army in 1951. He was …read more.

Donna Asa, 53, of Columbia City, passed away at 7:08 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Robert Larry Willgues, 68, died peacefully at the home of his son in Columbia City at 8:40 p.m. Wednesday, February 10, 2016. He had been in failing health. He was born Jan. 2, 1948, in Akron, a son of the late Robert Lehr and Mary Louise (Hamby) Willgues. His formative years were spent in Akron …read more.

Robert August Gallmeyer, 85, Columbia City, passed away at 12:25 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, at North Ridge Village Nursing, Albion. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Lois E. Smith, 89, Columbia City, passed away at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, at Renaissance Village of Fort Wayne. Born Oct. 9, 1926, in Coesse, she was the daughter of Paul Walker and Margaret (Miller) Walker. She graduated from Coesse High School with the Class of 1944. While roller skating at a rink, …read more.

Ann (Driscoll) Kirkman, 68, Columbia City, passed away at 12:40 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, at Renaissance Village, Fort Wayne. Born Sept. 2, 1947, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, she was the daughter of Roy William Driscoll and Icel (Tiernan) Driscoll. She was raised Catholic and had worked in the cafeteria at the Des Moines General …read more.

Lynn Alan Klingaman, 84, of Etna Troy Township, Whitley County, died at 2:35 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, at his home. He was born July 22, 1931, in Etna Troy Township, Whitley County a son of Kenneth W. and Mary E. (Corbin) Klingaman. He attended eight grades at Troy Center School and graduated from Larwill …read more.

Curtis Eugene Parrett, 31, Columbia City, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at I.U. Health Bloomington Hospital, Bloomington. Born on Jan. 2, 1985, in Columbia City, he was the son of Neil and Debbie(Utter) Parrett. Curtis was a lifetime Whitley County resident and attended local schools, graduating from Columbia City High School with the …read more.

Lois E. Smith, 89, Columbia City, passed away at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, at Renaissance Village, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home.

Harold E. McClure, Sr., 75, Churubusco, passed away at 1:55 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born Aug. 30, 1940, in Senora, Ky., he was the son of Fred and Dolores (Kessinger) McClure. His family moved up from Kentucky and lived in Allen County then moved to Whitley County in 1953. …read more.

Curtis Parrett, 31, Columbia City, passed away Monday, Feb. 8, 2016. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home.

Ann Kirkman, 68, of Columbia City, passed away at 12:40 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016 at Renaissance Village, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Homer W. Wigent, 69, of Columbia City, passed away Sunday morning, Feb. 7, 2016, at his home. Born Sept. 26, 1946, in Jeffersonville, he was the son of Homer W. Slavely, Sr. and Evelyn (Burress) Slavely. By the age of 10, he was adopted by Carl and Francis Wigent of South Whitley. He attended South …read more.

Harold E. McClure, Sr., 75, Churubusco, passed away at 1:55 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Loretta J. (Lewis) Pedigo, 70, a resident of rural Churubusco, and wife of Walter L. Pedigo, passed away at 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at her home in Noble Township with her family by her side. She had been in declining health for nearly three years, and had been more seriously ill for the …read more.

Aziah E. Smith, 18, Columbia City, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, Feb. 6, 2016, in Marion. Born June 22, 1997, in Noblesville, she was the daughter of Earnest A. Smith, lll and Gina Faucett. She had lived in Columbia City since 2001 and graduated from Columbia City High School with the Class of 2015. She …read more.

Aziah E. Smith, 18, of Columbia City, passed away in Marion. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Homer W. Wigent, 69, of Columbia City, passed away at 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Michael Lynn Goble, 62, of Columbia City, was found dead on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 3, 2016. He was born Oct. 21, 1953, in Sherman, Texas, a son of Jack Earl and Carol Phyllis (Watson) Goble. In 1956 his family moved to Etna Troy Township, Whitley County and in 1962 to Union Township. Mike graduated from …read more.

Hannah Belle Marrs, 94, formerly of South Whitley, died at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, at Peabody Home, North Manchester where she resided since Dec. 2004. She was born Nov. 19, 1921, in Whitley County, a daughter of Carlyle Roberts and Lettie Mae (Bayman) Thomson. Her formative years were spent in Cleveland Township. She …read more.

Lanaya “Tina” Collier, 43, Columbia City, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 3, 2016, following an auto accident east of town. Born July 19, 1972, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Roger W. Collier and Carol (Hatch) Lortie. She grew up in Huntertown and Adams County before moving to the Columbia City area and …read more.

Lanaya “Tina” Collier, 43, of Columbia City, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, following an automotive accident. Arrangements are pending with DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home.

Melvin “Don” Swangin, 59, Columbia City, passed away at 8:42 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, at his home. Born Nov. 22, 1956, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Richard and Naomi (Sheckles) Swangin. At the young age of 6, Don’s mother passed away and by the age of 13, his dad also passed. …read more.

David E. Dickerhoff, 67, of Washington Township, Whitley County, died at 4:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at his home after a year long battle with cancer. He was born Sept. 21, 1948, in Wabash County, the son of Max E. and Martha (Zellers) Dickerhoff. His formative years were spent in Silver Lake. He graduated …read more.

Pride Anthony Fowler, 62, Columbia City, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born March 15, 1953, in Warsaw, to John R. Fowler and June N. (Jones) May. He moved to Columbia City from Warsaw several years ago. Pride enjoyed being outside, fishing, hunting, and trapping. Pride is …read more.

Melvin “Don” Swangin, 59, Columbia City, passed away at 8:42 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.

David E. Dickerhoff, 67, of Washington Township, Whitley County, died at 4:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at his home after a year long battle with cancer. He was born Sept. 21, 1948, in Wabash County, the son of Max E. and Martha (Zellers) Dickerhoff. His formative years were spent in Silver Lake. He graduated …read more.

Margaret E. Kauffman, 91, Columbia City, passed away at 12:43 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born Aug. 24, 1924, in Union Township of Whitley County, she was the daughter of Robert Kenneth and Eloise Ellen (Tucker) Briggs. She attended her first year of school at Collins in Smith …read more.

Keith H. Dowell, 88, Columbia City, died at 5:02 p.m. Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Parkview Whitley Hospital. He was born March 21, 1927, in Columbia City, a son of Lee W. and Bessie L. (Pence) Dowell. He graduated from Columbia City High School in 1945. On Feb. 23, 1946, he was united in marriage …read more.

Rita “Darlene” DeTurk, 72, Columbia City, died Saturday, January 30, 2016. She was born July 12, 1943, in Huntsville, Ala., a daughter of Walter and C. Ethel (Allen) Sledge. As a young girl, her family moved to Indiana. She attended school in Ligonier. She lived in North Manchester for 35 years, working at Peabody Seating …read more.

Violet “LaVon” Steffen, 97, Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully at 5:28 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, at Golden Years Homestead in Fort Wayne, with her son and daughter-in-law at her side. Mrs. Steffen was born on Jan. 29, 1919, in Allen County, a daughter of Edward E. and Mabel (Geiger) Gordon. She spent her formative …read more.

Pride Anthony Fowler, 62, Columbia City, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Lisa A. Bowers, 62, of Fort Wayne, and formerly of Churubusco, died at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. She was born Aug. 18, 1953, in Columbia City, a daughter of David B. and Garnet E. (Walker) Diffendarfer. Her formative years were spent in the Columbia City area. She graduated …read more.

Robert Luther Souther, Sr., age 69, of Columbia City, passed away at 7:20 a.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, at Mason Health Care Center, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home.

Sheryl Ann Gaff, 59, a lifelong Richland Township, Whitley County resident, died Wednesday morning, Jan. 27, 2016, at her home. She was born July 7, 1956, in Columbia City, the only child of Joseph Charles and Betty A. (Goldwood) Simon. She graduated from Whitko High School in 1974. On November 23, 1974 she was united …read more.

Walter L. Hatch, 90, Churubusco, passed away at 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, at his home in Churubusco. Mr. Hatch was born on May 5, 1925, in Allen County, a son of Howard and Leah (Sloffer) Hatch. He spent his formative years in Hunterrtown, and graduated from Huntertown High school in 1943. On May …read more.

Judith J. Carmichael, 75, Kendallville, passed away at 10:55 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, at Presence Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. Born Dec. 12, 1940, on the family farm in rural Whitley County, she was the daughter of Roy V. and Mildred L. (Marshall) Baxter. As a young girl, Judy enjoyed to have fun and …read more.

Linda K. Carter, 71, Columbia City, died at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor. She was born July 28, 1944, in Sullivan, a daughter of Cisco and Jeanette I. (White) May. She graduated from Sullivan High School. In 1963 she moved to Columbia City. On Sept. 11, 1982, she was married …read more.

Frances I. (Gross) Eby, 86, a resident of Fort Wayne and widow of James L. Eby, passed away at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, 2016, at Grey Stone Health and Rehab Center with her family by her side. Frances was born in Eel River Township on March 6, 1929, a daughter of Jasper and Laura …read more.