WHITLEY COUNTY — The month of March offered up major donations within the Whitko community amidst three highly successful fundraising campaigns: the school-wide mattress fundraiser, the annual Jarrod Day auction and celebration and an FCCLA fundraiser and scholarship. Altogether, $13,965.89 was raised in March with over 50 percent of the proceeds benefitting a Whitko family …read more.

WHITLEY COUNTY — A driver and passenger died in a single vehicle accident early Saturday morning on Johnson Road and CR 150N in Whitley County. Heather J. Jackson, 33, Fort Wayne, and a passenger in her vehicle, Kenneth Baker, 28, Fort Wayne, both died of blunt force trauma in the accident. The accident occurred at …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — D.J. Sigler Jr. prosecuting attorney of Whitley County is investigating a possible perjury matter in Kosciusko County that may relate to the cases brought against C. Aaron Rovenstine, Dr. Mark Soto and Kevin Bronson. Sigler was appointed as special prosecutor April 28, 2017. Sigler could not confirm if the perjury investigation stems from …read more.

WHITLEY COUNTY — Marjorie S. Goodson, 74, Columbia City, died in a two-vehicle accident today, Friday, June 1, on SR 14 at CR 500E in Whitley County. The accident was at 11:41 a.m. Goodson was a passenger in a vehicle driven by Sarah M. Goodson, 47, Fort Wayne. Sarah Goodson is listed in stable condition …read more.

LARWILL — The Whitko School Corporation has responded to reports that its school resources officer was accused of failing to report a sexual assault. “As has been reported, a former school resource officer who served Whitko schools was arrested for failure to report,” said the corporation in a press release today, April 30. “Whitko Community …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Thousands of stocked trout will be available to Indiana anglers for opening day of inland stream trout fishing this Saturday, April 28. The season officially starts at 6 a.m. local time. By opening day, the DNR will have stocked 23,275 rainbow trout in 16 streams in 12 counties. Wyland Lake, located in the …read more.

The Whitley County Dazzlers, a special needs cheerleading squad, recently launched a Facebook fundraising campaign to cover costs so that its members can attend nationals on April 21 in Florida. Coach Vanessa Bills noted the cheerleaders, who range from 6 to 24 years of age, are excited about the trip, adding “Because there are often special medical needs involved, they don’t always get to go on a vacation, so to go away for two days is big.”

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A man nearing his completed sentence in Whitley County was brought back to Kosciusko County and booked on charges of burglary and theft. John Michael Walsh, 21, 9037 Dale Lane, Claypool, is facing charges of burglary, a level 4 felony, and theft, a level 6 felony. He was booked in the county …read more.

Richard “Louie” Geiger, 69, Churubusco, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 22, 2017, at his home. He was born on March 5, 1948, in Wolf Lake, to the late Tonny and Venus (Herron) Geiger. He spent his formative years in Churubusco and graduated from Churubusco High School in 1966. Geiger was married on Feb. 3, 1973, …read more.

WHITLEY COUNTY — A 22-year-old woman from Ligonier and a 24-year-old man from Huntington were arrested by Indiana State Police Troopers following a traffic stop on US 30 in western Whitley County yesterday afternoon, Oct. 7, on meth-related charges. According to Master Trooper Aaron Cook, yesterday afternoon at approximately 12:15 p.m., he stopped a Dodge …read more.

William “Bill” Helm, 68, Larwill, passed away on Sept. 20, 2017. Arrangements are pending. Mishler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Torchia A. Fry, 76, Churubusco, passed away on Sept. 26, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born on Aug. 6, 1941, in Kokomo, she was a daughter of Wayne and Naomi (Phillips) Byrd. She spent her formative years in Churubusco and attended Churubusco High School. She retired from C and A Tools in Churubusco. Torchia …read more.

Hilda M. Hendrickson, 95, formerly of Columbia City, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, Sept. 24, 2017, surrounded by loved ones, at the home of her daughter, Vicki, where she resided since March 2009. She was born Jan. 20, 1922, in Eel River Township, Allen County, a daughter of Ozie and Mabel (Goheen) Boggs. She attended …read more.

David B. Lortie, 74, of Cleveland Township, Whitley County, died at 5:07 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne, where he was admitted on Wednesday. He was born July 25, 1943, in Allen County, a son of John B. and Celeste C. (Coonrod) Lortie. He graduated from Monroeville High …read more.

Della E. Lesley, 99, formerly of South Whitley, died at 12:20 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City, where she had been a resident several years. She was born Sept. 30, 1917, in West Prestonsburg, Ky., a daughter of Ben and Jane (Hackworth) England. Her formative years were spent in West …read more.

WHITLEY COUNTY — The Indiana State Police is investigating a crash involving a motorcycle which occurred late last night, Sunday, Sept. 17, on US 30 between CR 500E and CR 600E that resulted in the death of a 43-year-old woman from Cromwell. The investigation conducted by Trooper Jeremy Brice indicated at approximately 10 p.m., a …read more.

Catherine Fleetwood, 91, Churubusco, passed away at 5:35 a.m.  August 17, 2017,  at Sycamore Village in Fort Wayne. She was born July 23, 1926 in rural Churubusco. She was the only daughter of Clarence and Mable (Hibbs) Raypole. She spent her formative years in Churubusco and graduated from Churubusco High School in 1944. Catherine married …read more.

WARSAW — Steve A. Waid Jr., 41, 6687 E. Old Road 30, Pierceton, has been charged with two counts of burglary, one a level 4 felony, the other a level 5 felony; two counts of auto theft, both level 6 felonies; and resisting law enforcement, a level 6 felony. He was arrested by police Wednesday …read more.

WHITLEY COUNTY — The Criminal Investigation Division of the Indiana State Police in Fort Wayne is investigating the death of a 25 year old woman from Whitley County after she was admitted to a hospital following her arrest by the Whitley County Sheriff Department for an alleged possession of a controlled substance. Preliminary investigation by …read more.

Norma F. Parker Curless, 94, Columbia City, died at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, April 15, at Miller’s Merry Manor where she had been a resident since March. She was born April 17, 1922, in Elwood, a daughter of John Alvia and Edna Ruth (Hartin) Hurst. Her formative years were spent in Elwood and she graduated from …read more.

Roseanna Miller, 66, Columbia City, died at 4:26 p.m., Saturday, April 15, at Renaissance Village where she had been a resident since March 24. She was born Aug. 8, 1950, in Kansas City, Mo., a daughter of John F. and Shirley J. (Foster) McCord. Her formative years were spent in Jonesboro. She graduated from Mississinewa …read more.

Burneida May Hodson, 95, Columbia City, passed away Wednesday, April 12, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe. Born Feb.17, 1922, in Jefferson Township, she was the daughter of Albert F. and Ruth (Gardner) Loutzenhiser. She graduated Jefferson Center High School class of 1940 and attended Warner’s Beauty College and Ravenscroft Beauty College, where she graduated as …read more.

Eugene M. Banning, 87, Whitley County, died at 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, 2017 at his home. He was born March 22, 1929 in Fort Wayne, a son of Vern L. and Fern M. (Orcutt) Banning. His formative years were spent in Etna Troy Township. He graduated from Larwill High School. He served in the …read more.

Don Johnson, 71, Columbia City, passed away at 2:35 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, at his home. He was born June 23, 1945, in Wolf Lake to Robert and Hazel (Green) Johnson and spent most of his life in the Churubusco area. Don graduated from Churubusco High School in 1963, International Business College in 1965, …read more.

Jill A. Abbott, 55, Columbia City, passed away at 1:04 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born June 16, 1961, in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Harold E. and Pearline (Johnson) Alexander. She grew up south of Columbia City and graduated from Columbia City Joint High School …read more.

When reflecting on the life of Vesta Bennett, it is easy to see that she savored every moment she shared with the ones she loved. She was so warm, genuine and inviting, and with a true servant’s hearts she was forever looking for ways she could help others. A devoted wife and mother, Vesta loved …read more.

Charles Edward Snyder, 70, Columbia City, passed away at 2:55 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Born Sept. 18, 1946, in Roaring Springs, Pa., he was the son of Wilbur L. and Betty L. (Aungst) Snyder. He had been a resident of Kosciusko County from 1965-2004, when he moved to the Whitley …read more.

Laurel H. “Butch” Keister, 75, Columbia City, passed away peacefully at his home at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016. He had been in failing health. He was born June 27, 1941, in Noble County, a son of the late Herman and Wilma (Smith) Keister. His formative years were spent in Etna-Troy Township, Whitley County. …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — Around 8 a.m. this morning, Tuesday, Oct. 3, Indiana State Police, Drug Enforcement Administration officers and members of the Whitley County Drug Task Force served search warrants at Dr. James Hanus’ Medical Clinic and Hanus’ residence. An official press release from D.J. Sigler, Chief Deputy Prosecutor of Whitley County, reads: “On Tuesday Oct. 4, 2016, …read more.

Alverda “Bine” Fogle, 91, Churubusco, passed away at 3 a.m. Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at University Park Nursing Home, Fort Wayne. Mrs. Fogle was born on Sept. 27, 1924, in Green Township, a daughter of Forest A. and Hazel (Pippenger) Geiger. She spent her formative years in Green Township, and graduated from Churubusco High School. …read more.

Daniel D. Wilkins, 51, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at his home in Kimmell. He was born to the late Donald C. and Sylvia Mae (Cannon) Wilkins on Aug. 10, 1965, in Columbia City. On Sept. 23, 1995, he married Kristy M. Wilkins in Ligonier. He had a …read more.

Frederick K. Green Sr., 80, Churubusco, passed away at 5:35 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at home in Churubusco. Mr. Green was born on March 26, 1936, in Allen County, a son of Charles F. and Gwendolyn (Hoover) Green. He was employed at Dana, Churubusco, and retired in 1995 after 32 years. Mr. Green was …read more.

Beverly A. Wheeler, 84, Columbia City, died at 10:12 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe where she became a resident on July 21. She was born Jan. 29, 1932, in Green Township, Noble County, a daughter of Bert and Gwendolyn (Ward) Menzie. Her formative years were spent in the Larwill area. …read more.

Larry D. Wilkinson, 82, Richland Township, Whitley County, died unexpectedly early Friday morning, Sept. 16, 2016, at his home. He was born May 20, 1934, in Columbia Township, Whitley County, a son of Joseph R. and Mildred P. (Harshman) Wilkinson. As a young boy, his family moved to Richland Township from Etna Township. He graduated …read more.

Brady Truman, 31, Columbia City, passed away at 5:21 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Heddie A. Westafer, 42, Columbia City, died at 3:48 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, in her residence.  She was born July 23, 1974, in Wabash, to Herbert and Carole Allen. On June 8, 2002, she married Steven T. Westafer. Heddie loved to do arts and crafts and she loved her dogs Sophie and Oscar. She was …read more.

Nickolas Konoloff Jr., 53, rural Columbia City, died at his home at 12:13 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016. He had been in failing health. He was born Nov. 5, 1962, in Gardena, Calif., a son of Nicholas and Muriel (Fearn) Konoloff. He spent his formative years in Orange County, Calif. He was a career long …read more.

James “Jim” R. Jackson, 75, Columbia City, passed away Saturday evening, Sept. 3, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center.  Born July 14, 1941, in Pittsburgh, Pa., he was the son of A. Ray and Jean (Johnson) Jackson. By the age of 2, Jim’s family moved to Auburn. Growing up, he enjoyed riding his bike, fishing and …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.

Heddie A. Westafer, 42, Columbia City, died at 3:48 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, in her residence.  She was born July 23, 1974, in Wabash, to Herbert and Carole Allen.  On June 8, 2002, she married Steven T. Westafer. Heddie loved to do arts and crafts and she loved her dogs Sophie and Oscar. She …read more.

James Allen Austin, 51, Houston, Texas died along with his wife, Summer Anne Austin, 38, in a private plane crash near the West Houston Airport on July 8, 2016.

Clarice A.  Sloan, 80, Columbia City, passed away at 2:23 a.m. Monday, Aug. 22, at her home.  Born Dec. 30, 1935, in Antwerp, OH, she was the daughter of Gillis and Madele (Muir) Jackson. Growing up, Clarice traveled around a lot but moved to Ft. Wayne and would work at GE in various departments for …read more.

Jack E. Schrader, 85, rural Columbia City, died 11:48 a.m. Friday, Aug. 19, 2016 at Miller’s at Oak Pointe, where he had been a resident since August, 2014. He was born July 31, 1931, in Whitley County, a son of Charles E. and Mary C.P. (Gaff) Schrader. As a young boy, his family moved to …read more.

With ways all her own, it was the heart of Sara Bennett that lovingly held her family close. Through unyielding faith, she was a woman who knew the value of hard work and the meaning of giving without expecting anything in return. Sara’s loving compassion and nurturing example touched the hearts of many. For these …read more.

Gary D. Lawson, 58, Big Lake, passed away Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016 at his home.

Susan L. Langohr, 69, rural Columbia City, died at 1:59 a.m. Saturday, Aug.13, 2016. She was born Oct. 5, 1946, in Wolf Lake, a daughter of Robert H. and Alice M. (Johnston) Hood. Her formative years were spent in Columbia City. She graduated from Columbia City Joint High School in 1965. On Oct. 23, 1965, …read more.

Bonnie Alice Warner, 88, rural Columbia City, passed from this life in comfort and peace at 6:01 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016, with her family by her side. She was born on Nov. 27, 1927, in the home of the late Clarence Earl Sailor and Ethel Marie (Harshman) Sailor in Churubusco. Her formative years were …read more.

WHITLEY COUNTY — The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s help locating a missing person. Marcus Wolfe is a 19-year-old male and is missing from Whitley County. He was last seen leaving a residence east of Columbia City at 930 p.m. Monday, July 25, and was believed to be traveling home to South …read more.

Orlo W. Hibbs, 92, Columbia City, went to his eternal home at 5:05 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe where he had been a resident since November 2015. He was born Sept. 15, 1923, in Hillsdale County, Mich., a son of Herbert Oren and Nellie Alice (Stafford) Hibbs. In 1931, his …read more.

Michele Bailey, 49, Churubusco, passed away at 7:50 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born on Sept. 28, 1966, in Fort Wayne, a daughter of Larry and Jerri (Moss) Cooney. She spent her formative years in Minnesota, and moved back to Fort Wayne after graduation. She enjoyed …read more.

Donald C. Hatfield, 75, Columbia City, passed away in his sleep Monday morning, Aug. 1, 2016, at his home. Born July 26, 1941, in Blue Lake of Whitley County, he was the son of Richard E., Sr. and Edna L. (Henline) Hatfield. Growing up in Noble County, he attended Kendallville High School and then moved …read more.

Donald C. Hatfield, 75, Columbia City, passed away at 8:20 a.m. Monday, August 1, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Helen Louise Snyder Cobb, 99, died July 21, 2016, at Southwood Rehabilitation Center, Terre Haute, where she resided for the last ten years. Helen was born March 27, 1917, in South Whitley, to Meda Holler and Firmer Snyder. She had six brothers and two sisters, all are deceased. Helen and her late husband of 65 …read more.

Robert Lee Ostrander, 87, Fort Wayne, passed away at 9:09 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne. Robert was born on June 10, 1929, in Ligonier, a son of Lymon Earl and Minnie (Merriman) Ostrander. He served his country in the Unites States Army, in Germany and Korea. On Nov. 9, 1952, …read more.

Joan A. Walters, 85, Columbia City, passed away Monday, July 18, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. Born Jan. 14, 1931 in Whitley County, she was the daughter of August and Lula (Beeching) Beerwert. She graduated from Coesse High School with the Class of 1949. She spent her working career as a secretary. She …read more.

Joan A. Walters, 85, Columbia City, passed away Monday, July 18, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Arrangements are pending with DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Donald R. Herron Sr., 79, Churubusco, passed away at 9:15 p.m. Friday, July 15, 2016, at his home, with family by his side.

Jerry L. Zent, 77, Columbia City, passed away at 12:20 p.m. Thursday July 14, 2016, at Kendallville Manor, Kendallville.

Jerry L. Zent, 77, Columbia City, passed away at 12:20 p.m. Thursday, July 14, 2016, at Kendallville Manor Health Care, Kendallville.

Sandy Kay Albert, 61, Goshen, died of natural causes at her home Wednesday, July 13, 2016.

Cynthia A. Hertsel, 93, Columbia City, passed away at 6:17 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at her home at Miller’s at Oak Point Assisted Living Facility, Columbia City. Born Aug. 20, 1922 in Whitley County, she was the daughter of George O. and Louella (Stallsmith) Alexander. She resided in Washington Township during the early years …read more.

Martha M. Schlotterback, 80, Albion, passed away at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 11, 2016 at her home in rural Albion.

Roger L. Boocher, 73, Paoli, formerly of Sidney and Columbia City, died at 9:45 p.m. Monday, July 4, 2016, in Indiana University Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born March 19, 1943, in Whitley County, to Oscar & Eileen (Miller) Boocher. He graduated from Sidney High School in 1961. On Sept. 30, 2005, he married Judy Hill Oliver. …read more.

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.

Gale R. Burkholder, 74, rural South Whitley, died Wednesday, June 29, 2016. Surviving relatives include his wife: Barbara. Arrangements are being completed at Smith and Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Harmon Ellsworth Shoda, 89, Loon Lake, died Monday afternoon, June 27, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family following an extended illness. He was born Aug. 14, 1926, in Laud, a son of Carl E. and Relta M. (Putman) Shoda. His formative years were spent in Laud. He graduated from Jefferson Center High School. …read more.

Terry L. Warner, 61, a resident of rural Churubusco in Allen County, passed away at 8:42 p.m. Sunday, June 26, 2016, at his home. He had been in declining health since September. Terry was born in Cuba, N.Y., on Aug. 1, 1954, a son of Marvin and Marian (Linderman) Warner, and moved to the Woodburn-area …read more.

WHITLEY COUNTY — Two Albion residents sustained serious injuries as a result of a two-vehicle accident Monday, June 27. The accident occurred at 4:08 p.m. on US 33 and CR 650E.

John M. Hess, 93, rural Columbia City, died at 9:35 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, where he was admitted on Monday. He was born July 26, 1922, in Whitley County, a son of James H. and Ruth Alice (Gangwer) Hess. A native of Union Township, he graduated from …read more.

Roger C. Wait, 86, of rural Columbia City, died Saturday, June 18, 2016, in his beloved city of Cody, Wyo. He was born Aug. 1, 1929, in Decatur, a son of Milo Calvert and Alice Magdeline (Miller) Wait. In March 1941, his family moved to a farm in Union Township, Whitley County from Decatur. Roger …read more.

NORTHERN INDIANA — The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Eel River at North Manchester, affecting Kosciusko, Whitley, Cass, Miami and Wabash Counties. Rainfall this evening is expected to cause the Eel River at North Manchester to rise above flood stage. The flood stage for the Eel River is 9 feet. …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.

Lyle Errol Blair, 76, Columbia City, died at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at Coventry Meadows, Fort Wayne, where he had resided since July 2015. He was born April 7, 1940, in Unity, Clark County, Wis., a son of Herman and Eunice (Holmes) Blair. His formative years were spent in the Abbotsford area. He …read more.

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.

Mary Angeline Hall, 73, South Whitley, passed away peacefully at her home at 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2016. She had been in declining health. She was born Aug. 25, 1942, in Columbia City, a daughter of the late John Robert and Caroline Edith (Oliver) Mantle. She spent her formative years in Sidney and graduated …read more.

WHITLEY COUNTY — Teegan Michael Brumbaugh, 20, East CR 300S, Albion, lost his life in an accident late Thursday on East Old Trail Road at East Hartman Road east of Columbia City. The accident occurred at 4:45 p.m.

James A. Addis, 64, Churubusco, passed away at 5:26 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at home in Green Township.

Harold Dane Waldeck, 81, Larwill, died Wednesday morning, June 8, 2016, at his home. He was born Feb. 11, 1935, in Lagrange, a son of A. Harold and Goldie Mae (Anspaugh) Waldeck. A lifelong resident of Whitley County, he graduated from Larwill High School. On Nov. 29, 1954, he enlisted in the United States Navy, …read more.

Susan Ann “Su” Link, 71, Columbia City, died at 6:10 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital where she was admitted on Friday. She was born Feb. 10, 1945, in Wolf Lake, a daughter of Herschell and Nilah O. (Adams) Frank. Her formative years were spent at Loon Lake and Florida. She graduated …read more.

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.

Robert Zolman, 90, a former resident of Churubusco, passed away at 4:35 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 2016, at the Presence Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. He had been a resident there since 2009 and had been in declining health for the past six months. Mr. Zolman was born on Aug. 20, 1925, in Eel River Township, …read more.

Rebecca Ruth Ruyle, 60, Columbia City, died at 5:45 p.m. Friday, June 3, 2016, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. She was born July 10, 1957, in Detroit, Mich., a daughter of Rev. George C. and Yolanda (Milioni) Ruyle. She attended Robert Burns Elementary School, Detroit, and started high school in Canada. Her …read more.

Betty L. Roberts, 93, a former Cleveland Township, Whitley County resident, died at 5:45 a.m. Monday, May 31, 2016, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe where she had been a resident since Aug. 2013. She was born Jan. 2, 1923, in Cleveland Township a daughter of John and Maude (Poland) Tschantz. Her formative years were spent …read more.

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.

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.

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.

By KAREN AVERY Association of Indiana Counties, Director of Public Relations INDIANAPOLIS — Kosciusko County Treasurer Sue Ann Mitchell was elected district vice president of the Association of Indiana Counties’ Northeast District during the annual meeting in Whitley County last month.  ““I am pleased to serve as the Northeast District Vice President of the Association of Indiana …read more.

Raydeen V. Miller Howe, 94, Columbia City, died at 6:47 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at North Ridge Village, Albion, where she had been a resident for the past five days. She was born May 1, 1922, in Fort Wayne, the only child of the late Raymond and Jenny Mae (Bruner) Vordemark. She spent her …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.

INDIANAPOLIS — Aerial treatments in Kosciusko, LaPorte, St. Joseph and Whitley counties to slow the spread of gypsy moths are scheduled to start on Wednesday, May 11. The schedule could be delayed if the weather is unfavorable. In such a case, the treatments will begin on the next favorable day. Detailed maps of the treatment …read more.

Ralph E. Oldt, Jr., 65, of New Lenox, Ill. passed away at 4:19 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Born on Aug. 28, 1950, in Chicago, Ill., he was the son of the late Ralph Sr., and Elaine Ruth (Flaherty) Oldt. Ralph was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He …read more.

Theodore Wallace Green, four day old infant son of Tyler Adam and Alyssa Brickell (Gomez) Green passed away at 9:18 p.m. April 30, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

Ollie M. Roberts, 110, formerly of Columbia City, died at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2016, at Lutheran Life Villages at Pine Valley, Fort Wayne. A centenarian plus 10, she was the oldest living person in the state of Indiana and 52nd oldest in the world. She was born Jan. 17, 1906, in Garrett, Ky., …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.

Ronald E. Snodgrass, 71, formerly of Columbia City, passed away quietly at 7:40 a.m. Friday, April 29, 2016, at his home in Garrett. He had been in declining health. He was born Nov. 16, 1944, in Bloomingdale, a son of the late John W. and Pauline (Campbell) Snodgrass. As a young boy, the family moved …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.