Janelle Gordon, 74, of Columbia City, passed away at 8:07 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, at her residence. Born on Dec. 7, 1941, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Marlin and Dorothy (McCleery) Conner. Janelle was a lifetime Whitley County resident. She attended attended Columbia City Joint High School and graduated with the …read more.

Evelyn L. Auer, 92, a lifelong Whitley County resident, died at 6:50 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, at Renaissance Village where she had been a resident since May 13. She was born Aug. 5, 1923, in Whitley County, a daughter of Rev. Marion and Ida L. (Scarlett) Shroyer. She attended Blue River and Marshall Schools, …read more.

Throughout his long, rich life, Edwin Knipstein, Jr. exemplified the virtues of hard work and devotion to family. Never one to sit still, he was a craftsman who, even in his youth, enjoyed working with his hands. Ed worked on many large building projects in his youth and built his own home after his marriage, …read more.

Janelle Gordon, 74, Columbia City, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016 at her home. Arrangements are pending with DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home.

Edwin Fred Knipstein Jr., 87, Columbia City, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor Inc., Columbia City. Born June 8, 1928, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Edwin Fred Knipstein, Sr. and Viola (Miller) Knipstein. Arrangements are pending with DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Mary Jo Ranly, 74, Columbia City, formerly of Tri-Lakes, passed away at 9:35 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born on Dec. 26, 1941, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Michael and Mary (Freistoffer) Rebman. Mary Jo attended Central Catholic High School and graduated with the Class …read more.

Richard L. Bolinger, 83, of Union Township, Whitley County, died at 4:54 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, at his home. He was born Jan. 6, 1933, in Jefferson Township, Whitley County, a son of Cloyce David and Wilma Deloris (Raber) Bolinger. He graduated from Jefferson Center High School in 1951 where he played basketball and …read more.

Ruth D. Mast, 93, formerly of Knapp Lake, died at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City where she had been a resident since Oct. 2013. She was born July 7, 1922, in Fort Wayne, a daughter of George J. and Mary R. (Nebur) Doehla. Her formative years were spent …read more.

Linda L. Muratori, 58, Columbia City, passed away Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas. Born Dec. 24, 1957, in Angola, she was the daughter of Ray and Ida (Ida Aborn) Malston. She graduated from Angola High School with the Class of 1976. She served as a Police Officer for the …read more.

Elizabeth “Betty” DeHaven, 99, a resident of rural Columbia City at Round Lake and widow of Walter B. DeHaven, passed away at 10:45 a.m Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, at the home of her daughter. Mrs. DeHaven was born on July 22, 1916, in Fort Wayne, a daughter of Ralph and Johanna (Adler) Noll. She spent …read more.

Weather delays for athletics on Tuesday, Jan. 12.

Roy Conley, 76, of Columbia City, died at 12:25 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe where he had been a resident since Sept. 2015. He was born May 5, 1939 in Gunlock, Ky., a son of George and Peggy (Hale) Conley. He completed his education in Swampton, Ky. then moving to …read more.

Michael D. Harrold, 69, of rural Columbia City, died unexpectedly at 3:22 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in the emergency room of the Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Sept. 28, 1946, in Warsaw, the son of Merl E. and Lucille (Stamper) Harrold. His formative years were spent in Akron. He attended Beaver Dam …read more.

Linda L. Muratori, 58, of Columbia City, passed away at 2:01 a.m. Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Texas. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Carol Ann Hoffman, 77, of rural Columbia City, died at 7:09 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City after an extended stay. She was born Jan. 10, 1938, in Allen County, the daughter of Eugene and Gertrude (Fuhrman) Radke. The Radke family moved several times, even settling in Arkansas for a …read more.

Billy G. Kincaid, 70, Columbia City, passed away Tuesday evening, Jan. 5, 2016, at his home. Born Aug. 25, 1945 in Fillmore, Ky., he was the son of Billy W. Kincaid and Geneva (Barker) Kincaid. At a young age, Bill’s dad moved the family up to the Columbia City area and he graduated from Columbia …read more.

Billy G. Kincaid, Columbia City, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Lucille M. Harmon, 99, Ontario, Calif., passed away at 6:10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015 at her home. Born Nov. 23, 1916 in Whitley County. She was the daughter of Ralph D. and Mabel (Taylor) Yohe. Mrs. Harmon grew up in Whitley County, graduating from Jefferson Center High School with Class of 1934 and her …read more.

SYRACUSE — Alara Mae Williams, 5, Syracuse, died 11:45 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016 at her home. She was born on Dec. 13, 2010 in Indianapolis, to Daniel Scott Williams and Jessica Ann Hites. She was a lifetime Syracuse area resident and attended North Webster Elementary School. She is survived by: Mother: Jessica Hites, …read more.

Jack D. Myers, 83, Columbia Township, Whitley County, died early Saturday morning, Jan. 2, 2016, at his home. He was born March 18, 1932, in South Whitley, a son of Boyd H. and Pearl (Oliver) Myers. His formative years were spent in South Whitley. He graduated from South Whitley High School in 1950. During the …read more.

Hugh L. Geiger, 80, Columbia City,, died at 1:05 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015, at his home. Hugh’s family includes his wife of 61 years, Kay I. Geiger; children: Linda K. (Russel) Lehman, Columbia City, Cynthia Lou (Martin) Rossiter, South Whitley, Michael Hugh (Sharon) Geiger, Columbia City, and Renee Lynn (David) Bauer, Columbia City; nine …read more.

Betty Jean Geiger, 92, formerly of Columbia City, died at 6:50 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015 at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, where she was a resident since October. She was born Sept. 20, 1923, in Whitley County, a daughter of Otto and Lula (Schaper) Kuglin. Her formative years were spent in Columbia City, where …read more.

Hugh L. Geiger, 80, Columbia City, passed away at 1:05 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Ross Edward “Ed” Gibbons, 82, of Big Lake, Noble County, died at 2:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born July 18, 1933, in Indianapolis, a son of the late Wilbur Hugh and Marie W. (Yount) Gibbons. He was raised by his stepfather: Farrell E. Yount. His …read more.

Jan Cole Carter, 75, Columbia City, died at 7:07 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, where he was admitted on Dec. 14. He was born Dec. 18, 1940, in Kosciusko County, a son of Thomas H. and Helen E. (Cole) Carter. His formative years were spent in Pierceton and he completed …read more.

Sandra K. Eakright, 73, Columbia City, died at 8:47 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015, at the Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne where she was admitted on Wednesday. She was born Nov. 4, 1942, in Fort Wayne, a daughter of Adrian C. and Doris R. (Peconga) Bevington. In 1949 her family moved to Tri …read more.

Evelyn Egner, 83, formerly of Columbia City and Nappanee, passed away at 9:06 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015, at Franklin United Methodist Community, Franklin. Born Sept. 3, 1932, in Whitley County, she was the daughter of Jesse Braddock and Laura (Phiester) Braddock. Evelyn attended Columbia City High School. On Sept. 6, 1950, she married Forrest …read more.

Although he accomplished so much of which to be proud, Harold Lehman, 91, was a humble and generous man whose family was his greatest source of pride and joy. He was no stranger to hard work from his earliest years, yet he also took the time to enjoy each moment he was given. Harold was …read more.

Harold R. Lehman, 91, Columbia City, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home.

Billy Wayne Kilgore, 85, Fort Wayne, died at 5:39 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, 2015, at St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne where he had been a patient for the past week. He was born Nov. 22, 1930, in McRoberts, Ky., a son of the late Stanley V. and Mary L. (Sturgill) Kilgore. His formative years were …read more.

SYRACUSE — Columbia City picked up a 54-35 victory over Wawasee Tuesday night.

Ann J. Lemmon, 79, formerly of Columbia City, died at 1:35 a.m. Monday, Dec. 21, 2015, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. She was born Oct. 17, 1936, in Fort Wayne, Most of her formative years were spent in Auburn. In 1950 her family moved to Columbia City. She graduated from Columbia City …read more.

Lucille Magdalana Harmon, 99, of Ontario, Calif., passed away at 6:10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015 at her home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Robert Charles Straub Sr., 92, Columbia City, died at 9:38 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015, at Parkview Whitley Hospital after a brief illness. He was born Nov. 28, 1923, in Berkeley, Calif., a son of Joseph C.A. and Sara H. (Blacow) Straub. In 1925 his family moved to Chicago and to New Haven in July …read more.

COLUMBIA CITY — Three men are behind bars in the Whitley County Jail after allegedly kidnapping, carjacking and raping a woman. Though details are limited at this time, the Whitley County Prosecutor’s Office has released a statement with preliminary details. According to the release, Henry M. Wright Jr., 25, is charged with rape, a level …read more.

Nalletta “Nell” D. Reed was a very caring woman as well as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Selflessly, she put the interests of others before her own and would do anything for anyone. She worked and stayed active, yet Nell took great pleasure in just relaxing at home with the ones she loved. Nalletta …read more.

COLUMBIA CITY – Columbia City rallied past Warsaw, 49-47, in girls basketball Tuesday night.

Nalletta “Nell” D. Reed, 77, of Columbia City, passed away at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015, at her home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.

WARSAW – The Warsaw High School freshmen and Edgewood Middle School eighth graders each picked up a win Monday night.

Evelyn Marie Zumbrun, 90, Columbia City, died at 9:25 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor where she had been a resident since Sept. 15. She was born April 30, 1925, in Madison Township, St. Joe County, a daughter of Roy L. and Amanda M. (Miller) Metzler. She attended school in Lakeville, Hamlet, …read more.

E. Joan Brown, 83, formerly of Columbia City, died at 1:45 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11, 2015, at Covington Manor, Fort Wayne. She was born June 23, 1932, in Fort Wayne, a daughter of the late Edison and Anna Florence (McCarty) Baumgartner. Her formative years were spent in Fort Wayne. She graduated from Central High School. …read more.

Jordan L. Setters, 65, Columbia City, passed away at 10:24 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born Feb. 1, 1950, in Vanceburg, Ky., he was the son of Ernest and Lucille (Bloom) Setters. Jordan attended Lewis County Schools and graduated with the Class of 1968. Following high school, Jordan …read more.

Jordan L. Setters, 65, Columbia City, passed away at 10:24 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Elizabeth P. Yann, 91, of Columbia City, died Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at her home. She was born Sept. 24, 1924 in Ithaca, N.Y. to Herbert M. and Dorothy (Barry) Peters. She graduated from Ithaca High School and received her Bachelors degree in Home Economics from Cornell University where she was a member of Kappa …read more.

Kellie Jean Mills, 54, of Columbia City, passed away at 11:34 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015 at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Born Feb. 13, 1961 in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Jerry and Deanna (Timbrook) Leonard.

Infant Jaxon Andrew Lantz, 4 months old, passed away at 10:32 a.m. Monday, Dec. 7, 2015, at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Jaxon was born on July 24, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne and he was the son of Tadd and Emily (Romine) Lantz. At birth, he weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and was 18-½” …read more.

Carol May Haiflich, 76, of rural Columbia City, died unexpectedly at 11:45 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, at Coventry Meadows, Fort Wayne, where she had been a resident since Oct. 14. She was born June 20, 1939, in Whitley County, the only child of Ross and Elizabeth (Trier) Howenstine. Her formative years were spent in …read more.

Nancy Ruth Swinehart passed away at 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, at Parkview Whitley Hospital of Columbia City, at the age of 78. Arrangements are pending with Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Terry Timothy Loe, 43, of Auburn, passed away Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born May 10, 1972, he was the son of Guy and Joyce (Goff) Loe. Terry grew up in Garrett, attending Garrett Baptist Church. He enjoyed camping with his family at Port Mitchell near Albion. He graduated …read more.

Dorothy M. Miller, 82, of Columbia City, passed away at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, at Sycamore Village, Fort Wayne. Born Jan. 19, 1933, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Wilbert M. and Louise F. (Heinig) Luderman. Her family moved in 1935 to Whitley County and she graduated from Columbia City High …read more.

Dorothy Marie Miller, 82, of Columbia City, passed away at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, at Sycamore Village, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, Columbia City. P

Alice Leona Roberson, 86, a lifetime resident of Columbia City passed away at 6:27 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born on September 24, 1929, in Etna Troy Township, Whitley County, the daughter of Lawrence A. and Mary J. (Mohn) Friend. Alice graduated from Columbia City High …read more.

Edna M. Proctor, 90, of Columbia City, passed away at 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015, at Heritage Park Nursing Home, Fort Wayne. Born June 28, 1925, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Charles M. and Laura C. (Gephardt) Krill. She attended Fort Wayne Community Schools, finishing at Elmhurst High School. On March …read more.

COLUMBIA CITY – The Warsaw boys basketball team topped host Columbia City in double overtime Saturday night.

Evelyn R. Herron, 89, of Columbia City passed away at 5:40 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015 at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. Evelyn was born on July 15, 1926 in Noble County, the daughter of Ernest Edgar and Nora Mae (Richards) Cramer. She spent her childhood west of Larwill in Kosciusko County and attended Larwill …read more.

James M. Perry, 74, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, in his home. On June 18, 1941, he was born in Tipton, to Chester and Sarah (Snider) Perry. A lifetime resident of Whitley County, James served our country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War from 1963 – 1967. After …read more.

Edna M. Proctor, 90, of Columbia City, passed away at 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015 at Heritage Park Nursing Home, Fort Wayne. Born June 28, 1925 in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Charles M. and Laura C. (Gephardt) Krill. She attended Fort Wayne Community Schools, finishing at Elmhurst High School. On March …read more.

Babetta K. “Babs: Young, 79, of Columbia City, died at 12:17 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born April 6, 1936, in Colorado Springs, Colo., a daughter of Anthony and Ruth M. (Whitesell) DeParis. As a young girl, her family moved to Fort Wayne. She completed her …read more.

Gary L. Grepke, 62, of Columbia City, passed away at 11:15 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, at his residence after a yearlong battle with cancer. Born July 31, 1953, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Richard Grepke and Juanita (Landrum) Grepke. Gary was a graduate from Carroll High School, with the Class of 1971. …read more.

Willa Mae McIntosh, 87, Columbia City, passed away peacefully Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015, at her home. She was born July 10, 1928, in Perry County, Ky., a daughter of the late Buddy and Mary (Deboard) Daniels. Her formative years were spent in Vicco, Ky. where she attended Defiance Grade School and Vicco High School. In …read more.

Joy J. Haney, 87, Columbia City, passed away at 11:05 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Born Nov. 5, 1928, in Union Township of Whitley County, she was the daughter of Charles A. and Alta J. (Kissell) Pettigrew. She graduated from Coesse High School Class of 1946. On …read more.

Mary “Francie” Strack, 85, Fort Wayne, passed away at 2 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, at Coventry Meadows, Fort Wayne. Born Sept. 5, 1930, in Whitley County, she was the daughter of Marion Joseph and Mary Regina (Hinen) Harber. She attended St. Paul’s Catholic Church School and graduated from Jefferson Center High School. On Sept. …read more.

Joy J. Haney, 87, of Columbia City, passed away at 11:05 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Sarah Lou Gayer, 93, Fort Wayne, formerly of Largo, Fla., died at 1:45 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City. She was born May 27, 1922, in Muncie, a daughter of Claude L. and Ilo M. (Lyons) Reser. Her formative years were spent in Muncie where she graduated from Muncie Central …read more.

Kenneth Eugene Keener, 97, of Columbia City, passed away at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City. Born Sept. 19, 1918, in Pierceton, he was the son of Forest Merlin and Anna Marie (Grindle) Keener. He was born in Pierceton and later moved to Barbee Lake and in December 1998 …read more.

Linda Sue Golden, 55, of Columbia City, passed away at 7:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City. She was born on Feb. 25, 1960, in Gary, to Chester Lonzo and Dolores June (Sullivan) Golden. She attended Calumet High School in Calumet, Ill., and formerly lived in Syracuse, Jones, Mich., …read more.

Richard S. Gondek, 67, of Fort Wayne, died at 8:35 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 2015, at Greystone Health & Rehab. He was born Nov. 21, 1947, in Columbia City, Indiana a son of Frank Stanley and Edna (Wedler) Gondek. His formative years were spent on a farm in Columbia Township and he enjoyed his participation …read more.

Kenneth Eugene Keener, 97, of Columbia City,passed away at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor Inc., Columbia City. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City,

Brenda Shilling, 63, of Syracuse, passed away at 1:55 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2015 at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Texas. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Linda Kaufman-Golden, 55, of Columbia City, formerly of Leesburg, passed away at 7:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko enjoyed a win over county rival Columbia City Friday night in girls hoops action.

Gordon J. “Ski” Wierschke, 76, Columbia City, passed away at 6:09 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City. Mr. Wierschke was born on Sept. 16, 1939, in Polar, Wis., a son of John and Addie (Ledingham) Wierschke. He spent his formative years in Polar, Wis. Following high school he served …read more.

Carol A. (Gordon) Smith, 69, of Columbia City, passed away at 12:27 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Born Nov. 4, 1946, in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Leonard and Florence (Collar) Gordon. She graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1966. After graduating, she took …read more.

Two local men are preparing their wetsuits, goggles and running gear for a weekend that will test them both mentally and physically. Kyle Blackwell, Warsaw, and Andrew Shultz, Columbia City, will soon be competing in arguably one of the world’s most difficult races, World’s Toughest Mudder. The race, better defined as an obstacle course, spans …read more.

Barbara Jean Moore-Caskey, 70, Columbia City, passed away at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe, Columbia City. Born March 11, 1945, in Smithers, W.Va., she was the daughter of Grover C. and Imogene J. (Myers) Crowder. She lived in West Virginia for ten years and then in Ligonier for 35 …read more.

Richard S. Gondek, 67, Fort Wayne, died at 8:35 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 2015, at Greystone Health & Rehab. He was born Nov. 21, 1947, in Columbia City, a son of Frank Stanley and Edna (Wedler) Gondek. His formative years were spent on a farm in Columbia Township and he enjoyed his participation in 4-H. …read more.

Carol Smith, Columbia City, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Barbara Jean Moore-Caskey, 70, Columbia City, passed away at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe, Columbia City. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home.

Jason Alan Christman, 38, Columbia City, passed away at 9:12 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015, at his home. Born Sept. 25, 1977, in Columbia City, he was the son of Gene Christman and Peggy Salesman. Jason was a lifelong resident of Columbia City. As a boy he enjoyed playing basketball and football, being outdoors and …read more.

Roberta Henney, 58, Indianapolis, passed away at 1:09 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, at Kindred Transitional Care and Rehab of Castleton, Indianapolis. Born Feb. 20, 1957, in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Lawrence D. “Shorty” and Shirla J. (Anderson) Henney. She is survived by her mother: Shirla Henney, Columbia City; brothers: Meredith (Cheryl); …read more.

Mary Ann Ramsey, 98, Columbia City, passed away at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015 at her residence. Born on Nov. 14, 1916, in Pomeroy, Ohio, she was the daughter of Francis and Anna (Wiseman) Neutzling. Mary moved to Ferndale, Mich., near Detroit, at an early age. She was a homemaker and resident for over …read more.

All who knew Timothy Johnston, Sr. would agree that he brought the world around him to life. He was willing to work hard, but he liked to play hard, too, and he was the sort of person who was usually willing to try anything once. Tim loved working on cars, but it was being with …read more.

James Robert Clark, 81, of Columbia City passed away unexpectedly at 10:52 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne where he had been taken earlier in the day. He was born on July 24, 1934, in Whitley County the son of James S. and Alice H. (McLaughlin) Clark. Bob was raised on …read more.

Madelyn Garard, 83, formerly of Columbia City, died at 6:37 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015, at Brookdale Senior Living Solutions, Fort Wayne. She was born Sept. 3, 1932, in Prestonsburg, Ky., a daughter of the late Kernie and Grace (Hopkins) Barnett. At the age of two the family moved to Akron. In 1945 they moved …read more.

Jimmie “Jim” George Warner, 90, of Columbia City, passed from this life in comfort and peace on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015 with his family by his side. He was born on June 9, 1925 in the home of his grandmother in Kosciusko County to Delbert R. and Jessie (Reed) Warner. Jim attended Sidney High School …read more.

Timothy Johnston Sr., 60, passed away at 2:57 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015 at IU Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Mary Ann Ramsey, 98, Columbia City, passed away at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Jason Alan Christman, age 38, Columbia City, passed away at 9:12 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015 at his home.  Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Mary Jeanne Cornmesser, 88, passed away peacefully at 10:30 a.m. at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne after a brief illness. She was born on July 3, 1927, in Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter of Charles D. and Elsie (Kaltenbach) Wheeler. Mary spent her childhood in Waterloo and graduated from East High School, Waterloo with …read more.

All who knew Emma Chamberlain would agree that there was truly no one like her. She was gracious and kindhearted, genuine and generous beyond measure. Emma was a loving, devoted, and purposeful wife and mother who viewed these roles to be both her highest calling and her richest blessing. When grandchildren came along, she was …read more.

Mary J. Cornmesser, 88, of Columbia City, passed away at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.

James R. Clark, Columbia City, passed away at 10:52 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Emma Chamberlain, Columbia City, passed away at 11:07 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Margaret Adena Fairchild, 75, Columbia City, passed away at 3:58 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. Mrs. Fairchild was born on Dec. 25, 1939, in Fort Wayne, a daughter of Clarence and Mildred (Parker) Hyser. She spent her formative years in Roanoke, and attended Roanoke High School. …read more.

Rosalind J. “Rosie” Klingaman, 65, of Etna Troy Township, Whitley County, died at 2:17 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2015 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born March 13, 1950 in Fort Wayne, Indiana a daughter of Tony L. and E. Louise (Hively) Gaff. Her formative years were spent in Jefferson Township, Whitley …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This list will continue to be added to as events and community trick-or-treat times are submitted. To submit your fall/Halloween event, email [email protected]) Area Trick-or-Treat Times —  Argos: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Bourbon: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Bremen: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Claypool: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Columbia City: 6-8 p.m. …read more.

Lois Jean Bridegam, 84, of Columbia City, passed away at 8:56 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2015 at her home. Born Nov. 21, 1930 in Thorncreek Township, she was the daughter of Timothy Monroe and Bessie Bell (King) Bair. She has lived her entire life in Whitley County area, graduating from Columbia City High School with …read more.

By Dan McGowan Writer/Reporter, Inside Indiana Business COLUMBIA CITY — A federal grant will help launch a study that could provide a clearer picture of opportunities connected to the food production and processing sectors in northeast Indiana. Funding for Wells County Revitalization Inc. will support creation of a Northeast Indiana Regional Foodshed Development Strategy. It will …read more.

Arthur Van ‘Art’ Phagan, 66, died at 3:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 27, 2015, at his Columbia City home. He was born on April 17, 1949, in Chicago, Ill., to Arthur and Caroline (Cowen) Phagan, Columbia City, and was the Inspector for Cook County (Illinois) Health Department. He loved music, especially contemporary Christian and slow jazz. …read more.

Michael Eugene Whitesell, 13 months old, of Columbia City, passed away at 7:15 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 2015. Born Sept. 30, 2014 in Columbia City, he was the son of Cheyenne Whitesell. Michael was a charmer with his big smile, one that could brighten anyone’s day. He liked to watch Mickey Mouse and Barney in addition to playing …read more.