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.

COLUMBIA CITY — The Tri-Lakes Lions Club is holding a Fish and Tenderloin Fry as a fund raising activity. The fry will be from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, April 16. Attendee’s are asked to bring canned food items to be donated to support a local food pantry. The price for adults will be $9.50, for children …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.

By SGT. RON GALAVIX Public Information Officer, Indiana State Police Fort Wayne Post COLUMBIA CITY — A 39-year-old Columbia City man was arrested on three felony charges yesterday, March 23, following a four-month long investigation into various crimes against children allegations. Following the execution of the search warrant, investigators arrested John W. Rowe without incident …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.

COLUMBIA CITY — It’s not too late to register for the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs’ 2016 Regional Conference at the Eagle Glen Event Center, 125 S Eagle Glen Trail in Columbia City. The featured speaker will be Lt. Governor Eric Holcomb, and the event will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Warsaw basketball standout Kyle Mangas, along with Parker Hazen of Columbia City, have been tabbed as Junior All-Stars.

COLUMBIA CITY – Monday night, the Whitley County Consolidated School’s board voted and named Khelli Leitch the new athletic director for Columbia City High School.

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.

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.

By JENNIFER ROMANO Marketing Director COLUMBIA CITY — The Whitley County Chamber of Commerce will host the Whitley County Chamber Expo on Saturday, March 12. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Indian Springs Middle School. The annual event showcases businesses and non-profits in Whitley County and the surrounding area. …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.

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.

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.

Rosalie A. Ross, 79, of rural Columbia City, passed away peacefully at her home at 1:15 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 2016. She had been in failing health. She was born March 3, 1936 in Union Township, Whitley County, a daughter of the late Albert and Ida (Sievers) Lawrence. She attended Coesse Elementary School and graduated …read more.

Todd W. Danner, 47, of Pierceton, passed away Friday Feb. 26, 2016 at 3:40 a.m. at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born on Oct. 21, 1968, to Susan Danner and Howard H. Patrick in Columbia City. He was a 1987 graduate of Whitko High School. He honorably served in the United States Army 18 …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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

WHITLEY COUNTY — An Avilla man died from injuries he suffered this morning, Thursday, Feb. 4, in a four-vehicle accident on SR 9, north of CR 500E. The accident was reported at 6:14 a.m. James M. Ratliff, 41, Avilla, was pronounced deceased by medical staff at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Whitley County Sheriff’s Department reports Anna …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.

By SGT. RON GALAVIZ Indiana State Police Public Information Officer, Fort Wayne Post WHITLEY COUNTY — The Indiana State Police continues to investigate a two-vehicle crash which occurred Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 3, at the Whitley and Allen county line that claimed the lives of a 43-year-old woman and an 84-year-old man, both from Columbia City. …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.

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.

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.

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.

COLUMBIA CITY — Dodgeball, the game that strikes terror in the hearts of middle school PE students everywhere, is deeply entrenched in the heart of one Columbia City man. Columbia City native, Scott Stoffel, has the opportunity to represent the United States in the first ever Dodgeball World Cup in Manchester, England, but he needs …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.

Jon H. Rawleigh, 78, Union Township, Whitley County, died at 3:52 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. He was born March 4, 1937, in Allen County, a son of Walter Rocco and Alta A. (Hippenhammer) Rawleigh. He graduated from high school in Florida and from the Art Institute …read more.

FORT WAYNE — The Lincolnway District of the Anthony Wayne Area Council Boy Scouts of America has been awarded a gold rating in the BSA’s “Journey to Excellence.” Lincolnway District serves 43 scouting units in Kosciusko and Whitley counties. The Journey to Excellence award recognizes achievement in five separate categories of district operation including; membership …read more.

Edward A. Leeuw, Jr., 82, Columbia City, passed away Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, at his home. Born March 4, 1933, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Edward Sr. and Madonna C. (Manier) Leeuw. Ed attended Central Catholic High School, graduating with the Class of 1951. On April 7, 1956, he married Lois Eillen …read more.

Lynn Edward Palmer, 77, of Churubusco, died at 7:44 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home. Although he accomplished so much of which to be proud, Lynn Palmer, “Mad Dog” was a humble man whose family was his greatest source of pride and joy. He was devoted to the people and …read more.

Edward A. Leeuw, 82, Columbia City, passed away at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, at his home.  Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Ray D. Hill, 86, Columbia City, died at 6:39 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, at the home of his daughter in Fishers. He had been in failing health. He was born May 21, 1929, in Anderson, a son of the late David Dale and Dollie E. (Hampton) Hill. His formative years were spent in Anderson. …read more.

Richard P. Wherry, 70, Columbia City died at 11:45 a.m. Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, at Ashton Creek Health and Rehabilitation, Fort Wayne. He was born May 18, 1945, in Columbia City, a son of the late Harold B. and Mabel (Hickman) Wherry. His formative years were spent in Union Township, Whitley County. He began his …read more.

Paul E. Gamble, 93, Columbia City, passed away at 4:55 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, at Brookdale Senior Living Solutions, Fort Wayne. Born Nov. 14, 1922, in Whitley County, he was the son of Omer E. and Opal Marie (Edgington) Gamble. He has spent his entire life in the Whitley County area, growing up on …read more.

Clara Parrett Wineland, 83, Albion, passed away at 12:38 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, with her children by her side. Clara was born in Churubusco May 1, 1932, a daughter of Charles and Etta (Christlieb) Bunger and spent her formative years in LaOtto. Most of her adult life …read more.

Scott A. Tulley, 48, Columbia City, passed away at 6:35 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Mr. Tulley was born Dec. 20, 1967, in Fort Wayne, a son of Onda Tulley. He spent his formative years in Churubusco and attended Churubusco High School. Scott enjoyed watching the Indianapolis Colts. …read more.

Paul E. Gamble, 93, Columbia City, passed away at 4:55 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, at Brookdale Senior Living Solutions, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, Columbia City.

James E. Waldrop, 84, Columbia City, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, at his residence. Born in Decatur, he was the son of Wayne D. and Ruth F. (Carrier) Waldrop. He attended Fort Wayne Schools and graduated from Elmhurst High School with the Class of 1950. James worked for the Fort Wayne …read more.