Pastor Jim G. Martin, 86, Columbia City, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, March 31, 2020, at his home. Born Nov. 16, 1933, in Mannington, W. Va., he was the son of Jacob C. and Donna (Edgell) Martin. He graduated from Fredericksburg High School with the class of 1952 and attended Findlay College. On Dec. 28, …read more.

Marjorie Jane Lee, age 89, of Columbia City, passed away at 1:19 am on Friday, March 20, 2020 at Majestic Care West, Fort Wayne. Born on December 15, 1930, in Oswego, NY. She was the daughter of Frank and Jane (Baker) Leroy. Lee attended Austin High School in El Paso, TX and graduated with the …read more.

Craig E. Lock, 68, of Columbia City, passed away Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, at his home. Born Nov. 1, 1951, in Whitley County, he was the son of Paul R. and Marjorie I. (Breisch) Lock. He graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1970. Craig worked for Dana Weatherhead for over …read more.

Robert F. Busick, Jr. 78, of Columbia City, passed away at 10:40 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at his home. Born July 10, 1941, in Bluffton, he was the son of Robert F. and Margaret (Brebaugh) Busick. Bob grew up in Bluffton before his family moved to Huntington. He graduated from Huntington High School with …read more.

David J. Beers, 61, Columbia City, passed away Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City,

Charlotte Joyce Willson, 88, Columbia City passed away suddenly at 12:24 p.m. Thursday, March 23, 2017 at her home. She was born on July 17, 1928 in Auburn, the daughter of Wilbur W. and Genevieve (Gloy) Hamman. She graduated from Ossian High School with the Class of 1946. Charlotte married Glenn W. Willson on August …read more.

Maria L. Perez, 75, Columbia City, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born on July 20, 1941 in Coahuila, Mexico, she was the daughter of Rafael and Julia (Escalera) Martinez. On November 8, 1987 Maria married Lorenzo Perez in Columbia City. She was a member of St. Paul of the …read more.

Infant Everett Rhys Brineman, was delivered weighing 3 pounds, 10 ounces at 16 ½” tall at 10:20 a.m., on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City. He is survived by a loving family including his parents, Roger Brineman, of Fort Wayne and Cameron Garza, of Warsaw; grandparents, Jim and Janice Brineman, …read more.

Alice Marie Davis, 85, Columbia City, passed away at 8:11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9, 2017 at her home. Born July 21, 1931 in Corydon, she was the daughter of William R. and Frances (Froman) Pease. She attended New Amsterdam School in Corydon and moved to Ohio and on to Fort Wayne. In 1972 Alice moved …read more.

Doris Ann Goldner, Columbia City, passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 with her children by her side. Survivors include her children, Katrina Tendziegloski of Warsaw; Melissa Tendziegloski of Columbia City; John Goldner of Pierceton; Misty Reynolds of Columbia City; and Troy Goldner of Columbia City; sisters: Deawanna Justice of Melvin, Ky.; and Debbie (Danny) …read more.

Doris Ann Goldner, age 65, of Columbia City, Ind. passed away at 9:05 am Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 at her home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, IN.

Mary E. Thomas, 85, South Whitley, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017 at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home. Born Nov. 12, 1931 in Whitley County, she was the daughter of Harry R., Sr. and W. Joyce (Reed) Bollinger. While attending Washington Center High School, she worked as an aide at Whitley County Memorial Hospital. Mary …read more.

Evelyn D. Sheets, 98 of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Huntington When reflecting on the life of Evelyn D. Sheets, it is easy to see that she was all about family. She was a hardworking woman in everything she did, yet she also made the time …read more.

Wyatt Arthur Loe, infant son of Victoria Loe, was stillborn at 4:38 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Additional survivors include his sisters: Arianna; and Ellianna; grandparents: Janice Zammetti; and Bobby Hersha; great-grandmother: Mary Lou Loe.  He was preceded in death by a great-grandfather: Arthur Loe. A graveside service for Wyatt will …read more.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Robert L. Souther, Sr., 69, of Warsaw, and formerly of Columbia City, passed away at 7:20 a.m. Friday Jan. 29, 2016, at Mason Healthcare, Warsaw. Born on Oct. 3, 1946, in Wilkesboro, N.C. he was the son of Edgar C. and Clara M. (Mitchell) Souther. Robert attended high school in Decatur, Mich., and graduated with …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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Curtis L. Hovenden, 51, of South Whitley, passed away at 12:35 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, 2015, at his Residence. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, Columbia City.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

For Brenda Shilling, there was no greater love than the love of her Lord and the love she held for family. A true optimist, Brenda lived by faith and with ways all her own, she was lovingly accepting of all. Brenda often placed the needs of others before her own without expecting anything in return. …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.

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.

Larry Arnold, 78, South Whitley, passed away peacefully with family at his side at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, after a few months of battling cancer. He was born on Nov. 10, 1936, at home in South Whitley, the son of George Esta and Opal (Lancaster) Arnold. Larry spent …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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Elizabeth L. “Betty” Zumbrun, 86, of Columbia City, passed away peacefully at 5:24 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015 at Kingston at DuPont, Fort Wayne. Betty was born on Nov. 15, 1928, in Kokomo, Howard County, the daughter of Gilbert Bryan and Florence (Summers) Harvey. Betty lived in several locations as a child, including Bloomfield, MI …read more.

Weston E. Souther, 42, Warsaw, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, at his home. Born March 24, 1973, in Kalamazoo, Mich., he was the son of Robert Sr. and Rose Mary Souther. As a boy, his family moved from Michigan to rural Indiana. Weston loved spending time outdoors and camping as a boy. He …read more.

Lois Irene Martin, 72, of Columbia City, passed away at 6:55 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, at her home. Born May 13, 1943 in Kankakee, Ill., she was the daughter of Elmer and Bernice (Howard) Parrish. Growing up in Braidwood, Ill., she graduated from Reed Custer High School with the Class of 1961. That winter …read more.