Phillip R. Kessie, 59, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 5:10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013, at his home. Born on Aug. 27, 1954, in Whitley County, Ind., he was the son of Gerald R. and Barbara R. (Amendt) Kessie. He was a lifetime resident of Whitley County. He graduated from Whitko High School …read more.