Allen H. McCoy, 61, a lifelong Jefferson Township, Whitley County, resident, died at 1:22 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at his home. He was born March 3, 1955, in Columbia City, a son of Roy G. “Sam” and Deloris M. (Byroade) McCoy. Allen graduated from Columbia City Joint High School in 1973. On Feb. 17, …read more.

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.

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.

Thomas A. Fitzcharles, 62, a resident of Churubusco, passed away at 1:27 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was taken to the hospital on Monday. He was diagnosed with cancer in November. Thom was born on May 9, 1953, in Edgerton, Ohio, a son of Donald and …read more.

Loren “Ike” M. Gaerte, 79, Albion, passed away at 6:14 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at his home in rural Albion. Mr. Gaerte was born on Sept. 27, 1936, in Whitley County, a son of Russell C. and Julia (Conner) Gaerte. He spent his formative years in Noble County, and graduated from Churubusco High School …read more.

Michael A. Cramer, 69, of rural Huntertown, passed away at 4:54 a.m. Thursday, April 14, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Cramer was born on April 3, 1947, in Fort Wayne, a son of Wilbur L. and Catherine (Lynch) Cramer. He spent his formative years in Churubusco, and graduated from Churubusco High …read more.

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.

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.

Vera Lucille (Ross) Dodd, 90, Columbia City, passed away at 7:19 p.m. Friday, April 8, 2016, at Parkview Whitley, Columbia City. Mrs. Dodd was born Nov. 27, 1925, in Benton County, a daughter of Earnie P. and Bertha (Zolman) Cripe. She spent her formative years in Whitley and DeKalb Counties. March 3, 1942, she was married …read more.

Linda Landis, 65, of Columbia City, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, April 4, 2016, at her home.

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.

Gerald L. Gross, 93, a resident of rural Churubusco and prominent Eel River Township farmer, passed away at 2:02 a.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Lutheran Life Villages Pine Valley in Fort Wayne following an extended illness.

Gerald L. Gross, 93, a resident of rural Churubusco and prominent Eel River Township farmer, passed away at 2:02 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at Lutheran Life Villages Pine Valley in Fort Wayne following an extended illness. Among the surviving relatives are his widow: Leone, to whom he was married for over 71 years; his …read more.

Helen M. Green, 90, Findlay, Ohio, formerly of Leadwood, Mo. and Columbia City, passed away at 3:35 p.m. Wednesday March 23, 2016, at Birchaven Retirement Village in Findlay. Born on Nov. 8, 1925, in Leadington, Mo., she was the daughter of Rev. S.A. and Glenda (Groves) Ferguson. She attended Elvins High School in Elvins, Mo., …read more.

Carol Ann Oliver, 56, Columbia City, passed away at 2:20 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at her home. Born June 11, 1959, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Jack R. and Gladys “Polly” (Kohart) Honeick. Carol had spent her entire lifetime in the Whitley County area, graduating from Columbia City Joint High School …read more.

WHITLEY COUNTY — Whitley County Emergency Management reports SR 9 between US 30 and Cidermill Road, over the bridge, is now restricted to one lane for bridge resurfacing. Motorist should slow own and use caution in this area. The traffic flow is being controlled by traffic lights in both directions as crews work in the …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.

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.

WHITLEY COUNTY — County Road 300W, 300 feet south of CR 900N, Whitley County, will be closed today, Wednesday, March 16, for a culvert replacement. The road should reopen later this afternoon. Drivers are advised to plan an alternate route while the road is closed. In addition, CR 900W between CR 200S and CR 300S …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.

Cindy L. Gorski, 58, of rural Larwill passed away peacefully at the home of her caretakers, James Gorski and Sandy Ott, at 1:30 a.m. Thursday, March 10, 2016. She had been in failing health.

Ruth E. Yanuszeski, 89, Columbia City, passed away Monday, March 7, 2016, at North Woods Village, Fort Wayne. Born Sept. 3, 1926, in Gladwin, Mich., she was the daughter of Rev. Ericus E. Foor and Rev. Edna Grace (Robinson) Foor. She had lived in the Whitley County area since 1960. She graduated from Wolcott High …read more.

Carol S. Green, 70, a resident of rural Churubusco in Allen County and wife of James H. Green, passed away at 1:31 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. She had been battling cancer since 2014, and had entered the hospice home on Friday. Carol was born on …read more.

Ruth E. Yanuszeski, 89, Columbia City, passed away at 1:23 a.m. Monday, March 7, 2016, at North Woods Village (Inverness Lakes), Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Daniel “Les” Simmers, 83, Columbia City, died at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, March 6, 2016, at his home. He was born Sept. 26, 1932, in Jefferson Township, Whitley County a son of Dewey R. and Bernice (McFarren) Simmers. As a young boy, his family moved to Collamer. He graduated from South Whitley High School in 1950. …read more.

Robert Cowles Smith, 88, Churubusco, died at 8:55 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2016, at Northridge Village in Albion where he had been a resident since April 2015. He was born Aug. 11, 1927, in Towanda, Pa., a son of Edwin Valentine and Genevieve Augusta (Cowles) Smith. He graduated as the valedictorian in his class from …read more.

Russel Fahl, 85, Columbia City, passed away at 5:08 a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2016, at his home. Born July 24, 1930, in Wabash County, he was the son of George A. and Opal (Snyder) Fahl. He played football and basketball at Columbia City High School, winning the Covenant Honor Blanket and graduated with the Class …read more.

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.

Franklin “Gene” Kreider, 82, a lifelong resident of Whitley County, died Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at his home. He was born Jan. 28, 1934, in Whitley County, a son of Riley and Tressa (Roberts) Kreider. He graduated from South Whitley High School. On Feb. 2, 1955, he was united in marriage to Shirley K. Newell. …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.

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.

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.

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

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

WHITKO — Due to the Weather cancellation on Wednesday, Feb. 24 Whitko Community Schools will be in session on Friday, March 4.

Donita L. (Swoverland) Geiger, 74, Churubusco, passed away at 3:10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, at Heritage Park Nursing Home in Fort Wayne. She was born on March 16, 1941, in Columbus, Ohio, a daughter of Donald F. and Cordelia (Katie) (Carriger) Swoverland. She spent her formative years in Whitley County, and graduated from Churubusco …read more.

Norma Belle Hawk, 95, Columbia City, died at 4:50 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City. She was born Feb. 19, 1921, in Panama, Ill., a daughter of the late Donald Forrest and Grace Allena (West) Ernst. In 1924, the family moved to Columbia City where she did her schooling, graduating …read more.

Seward Forrest Heckaman, 86, Columbia City, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Maxine Frances Scheiber, 83, Columbia City, and formerly of Larwill, passed away at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, at her home. Born Oct. 25, 1932, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Phillip J. and Genevieve M. (Schiffli) Herber. She graduated from St. Francis High School in Mishawaka with the Class of 1950. …read more.

Terry E. Ickes, 75, Fort Wayne, passed away at 10:08 a.m. peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, at his home in Fort Wayne. Mr. Ickes was born on June 3, 1940, in Garrett, a son of Eugene V. and Lucy “Sis” (Bryie) Ickes. He spent his formative years in Hartford …read more.

Helen G. Palmer, 85, Columbia City, died at 5:25 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, at Peabody Home, North Manchester where she had been a resident since January. She was born March 8, 1930, in Cleveland Township, Whitley County a daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Ann (English) Gerard. She graduated from South Whitley High School. On …read more.

Ellen (Gaff) Knafel Griffin, 95, formerly of Churubusco, passed away at 5:40 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, at the VA Northern Indiana Health Care System in Fort Wayne. Although she had been in declining health, she had been more seriously ill since January. Mrs. Griffin was born in Larwill on March 4, 1920, a daughter …read more.

Kay A Cunningham, 84, Columbia City and formerly of Swayzee, passed away at 5:55 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe, Columbia City. Born Sept. 20, 1931, in Swayzee, he was the son of Virgil C. and Mattie M. (Lyons) Cunningham. He was an athlete at Swayzee High School, playing baseball, basketball …read more.

Although he was taken from his loved ones too soon, Roger Franklin Fry made the most of each and every day he was given while holding his loved ones near. He was never one to worry about the things of this world, rather, he was a man of faith who faced whatever came his way …read more.

Although Randall Jones will be deeply missed, he made a significant impact in the lives of everyone he met in the time he was given. He was an honorable businessman who was known for his integrity and hard work. Nothing compared to Randy’s greatest role, however, which was being a father to the two daughters …read more.

Gloria A. Line Shoemaker, 82, South Whitley, died at 8:40 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe, Columbia City, where she had been a resident since Thursday, Feb. 11. She was born Jan. 21, 1934, in Whitley County, a daughter of Verne K. and Della M. (Gause) Yant. She attended school in …read more.

Larry Livengood, 70, Columbia City, passed away Sunday, Feb. 14, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home Columbia City.

Randall John Jones, 56, Columbia City, passed away at 3:20 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Donna Lynn Asa, 53, Columbia City, passed away at 7:08 p.m. Thursday Feb. 11, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born Oct. 9, 1962, in Columbia City, she was the daughter of William and Margaret (Hedrick) Kintzel. Donna was a lifetime area resident and attended local schools. She graduated from Columbia City High …read more.

Evelyn M. Clouse, 91, Churubusco, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 5:10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City. The beloved wife and mother of four was born to Earlin and Mary (McClain) Budd on Oct. 26, 1924, in Noble County. Her formative years were spent in …read more.

Robert Larry Willgues, 68, died peacefully at the home of his son in Columbia City at 8:40 p.m. Wednesday, February 10, 2016. He had been in failing health. He was born Jan. 2, 1948, in Akron, a son of the late Robert Lehr and Mary Louise (Hamby) Willgues. His formative years were spent in Akron …read more.

Robert August Gallmeyer, 85, Columbia City, passed away at 12:25 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, at North Ridge Village Nursing, Albion. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Lois E. Smith, 89, Columbia City, passed away at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, at Renaissance Village of Fort Wayne. Born Oct. 9, 1926, in Coesse, she was the daughter of Paul Walker and Margaret (Miller) Walker. She graduated from Coesse High School with the Class of 1944. While roller skating at a rink, …read more.

Ann (Driscoll) Kirkman, 68, Columbia City, passed away at 12:40 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, at Renaissance Village, Fort Wayne. Born Sept. 2, 1947, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, she was the daughter of Roy William Driscoll and Icel (Tiernan) Driscoll. She was raised Catholic and had worked in the cafeteria at the Des Moines General …read more.

Lynn Alan Klingaman, 84, of Etna Troy Township, Whitley County, died at 2:35 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, at his home. He was born July 22, 1931, in Etna Troy Township, Whitley County a son of Kenneth W. and Mary E. (Corbin) Klingaman. He attended eight grades at Troy Center School and graduated from Larwill …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.

Curtis Parrett, 31, Columbia City, passed away Monday, Feb. 8, 2016. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home.

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.

Loretta J. (Lewis) Pedigo, 70, a resident of rural Churubusco, and wife of Walter L. Pedigo, passed away at 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at her home in Noble Township with her family by her side. She had been in declining health for nearly three years, and had been more seriously ill for the …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.

Hannah Belle Marrs, 94, formerly of South Whitley, died at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, at Peabody Home, North Manchester where she resided since Dec. 2004. She was born Nov. 19, 1921, in Whitley County, a daughter of Carlyle Roberts and Lettie Mae (Bayman) Thomson. Her formative years were spent in Cleveland Township. 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.

Lanaya “Tina” Collier, 43, of Columbia City, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, following an automotive accident. Arrangements are pending with DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home.

Melvin “Don” Swangin, 59, Columbia City, passed away at 8:42 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, at his home. Born Nov. 22, 1956, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Richard and Naomi (Sheckles) Swangin. At the young age of 6, Don’s mother passed away and by the age of 13, his dad also passed. …read more.

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

David E. Dickerhoff, 67, of Washington Township, Whitley County, died at 4:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at his home after a year long battle with cancer. He was born Sept. 21, 1948, in Wabash County, the son of Max E. and Martha (Zellers) Dickerhoff. His formative years were spent in Silver Lake. He graduated …read more.

ALLEN COUNTY — The Indiana State Police is currently investigating a two-vehicle crash, which occurred at approximately 2:15 p.m. on Washington Center Road at the Allen/Whitley County line. The crash has resulted in one fatality. At this time, Washington Center Road is closed at the Allen/Whitley County line while emergency crews work to conduct their …read more.

Pride Anthony Fowler, 62, Columbia City, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born March 15, 1953, in Warsaw, to John R. Fowler and June N. (Jones) May. He moved to Columbia City from Warsaw several years ago. Pride enjoyed being outside, fishing, hunting, and trapping. Pride is …read more.

Melvin “Don” Swangin, 59, Columbia City, passed away at 8:42 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.

David E. Dickerhoff, 67, of Washington Township, Whitley County, died at 4:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at his home after a year long battle with cancer. He was born Sept. 21, 1948, in Wabash County, the son of Max E. and Martha (Zellers) Dickerhoff. His formative years were spent in Silver Lake. He graduated …read more.

Margaret E. Kauffman, 91, Columbia City, passed away at 12:43 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born Aug. 24, 1924, in Union Township of Whitley County, she was the daughter of Robert Kenneth and Eloise Ellen (Tucker) Briggs. She attended her first year of school at Collins in Smith …read more.

Keith H. Dowell, 88, Columbia City, died at 5:02 p.m. Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Parkview Whitley Hospital. He was born March 21, 1927, in Columbia City, a son of Lee W. and Bessie L. (Pence) Dowell. He graduated from Columbia City High School in 1945. On Feb. 23, 1946, he was united in marriage …read more.

Rita “Darlene” DeTurk, 72, Columbia City, died Saturday, January 30, 2016. She was born July 12, 1943, in Huntsville, Ala., a daughter of Walter and C. Ethel (Allen) Sledge. As a young girl, her family moved to Indiana. She attended school in Ligonier. She lived in North Manchester for 35 years, working at Peabody Seating …read more.

Violet “LaVon” Steffen, 97, Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully at 5:28 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, at Golden Years Homestead in Fort Wayne, with her son and daughter-in-law at her side. Mrs. Steffen was born on Jan. 29, 1919, in Allen County, a daughter of Edward E. and Mabel (Geiger) Gordon. She spent her formative …read more.

Pride Anthony Fowler, 62, Columbia City, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

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.

Sheryl Ann Gaff, 59, a lifelong Richland Township, Whitley County resident, died Wednesday morning, Jan. 27, 2016, at her home. She was born July 7, 1956, in Columbia City, the only child of Joseph Charles and Betty A. (Goldwood) Simon. She graduated from Whitko High School in 1974. On November 23, 1974 she was united …read more.

Walter L. Hatch, 90, Churubusco, passed away at 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, at his home in Churubusco. Mr. Hatch was born on May 5, 1925, in Allen County, a son of Howard and Leah (Sloffer) Hatch. He spent his formative years in Hunterrtown, and graduated from Huntertown High school in 1943. On May …read more.

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.

Linda K. Carter, 71, Columbia City, died at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor. She was born July 28, 1944, in Sullivan, a daughter of Cisco and Jeanette I. (White) May. She graduated from Sullivan High School. In 1963 she moved to Columbia City. On Sept. 11, 1982, she was married …read more.

Frances I. (Gross) Eby, 86, a resident of Fort Wayne and widow of James L. Eby, passed away at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, 2016, at Grey Stone Health and Rehab Center with her family by her side. Frances was born in Eel River Township on March 6, 1929, a daughter of Jasper and Laura …read more.

Robert O. “Bud” Yates, 72, of rural South Whitley, died at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Jan. 18, 1944, in Torrance, Calif., a son of Robert E. and Katherine (Askey) Yates. At the age of 13, his family moved to Laud. He attended Jefferson Center School …read more.

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

Pauline Richardson, 69, Fort Wayne, passed away at 11:18 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, at IU Medical Center in Indianapolis. Mrs. Richardson was born on Dec. 28, 1946, in Matewan, W. Va., a daughter of Taylor and Eva (Dorton) Napier. She spent her formative years in Aflex, Ky., and graduated from Belfry High School in …read more.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Evelyn “Evy” Hendrickson, 88, Fort Wayne, widow of J. William Hendrickson, passed away at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, at Parkview Hospital Randallia, Fort Wayne. She had been taken there Saturday from Heritage Park Nursing Home and had been a nursing home patient since 2009. Mrs. Hendrickson was  born June 25, 1927, in Thorncrrek …read more.