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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

James E. Thompson, 74, of Columbia City, passed away at 10:27 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at his home. Born May 10, 1941 in Huntington, he was the son of L. Neal and Audrey E.  (Teusch) Thompson. He graduated from Huntington High School with the Class of 1959, went on to receive his Bachelor’s Degree …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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lynn Edward Palmer, 77, Churubusco, passed away at 7:44 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, Columbia City.

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.

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.

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.

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.

PIERCETON — Kenneth W. Burnworth, 59, of Albion, passed away Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born July 31, 1956 in Whitley County, he was the son of Larry and Lorretta (Johnson) Burnworth. At the age of 11, Ken and his brothers were adopted by Larry and Lorreta and they …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.

Evelyn Egner, age 83, of Nappanee, passed away at 9:06 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015, at Franklin United Methodist Community, Franklin. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

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.

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.

Curtis L. Hovenden, 51, South Whitley, passed away while being held in the arms of his loving wife on Monday, Dec. 14, 2015, at his home. Born May 2, 1964, in Cheverly, Md., he was the son of George “Dave” and Patricia A. (Gilbert) Hovenden. He grew up in the Washington D.C. area and at …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.

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.

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.