Virginia Ruth Grabner, 94, of Columbia City, died at 7:40 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at her home surrounded by family. She was born Dec. 29, 1921 in Smith Township, Whitley County a daughter of Esli and Helen A. (Egolf) Shively. Her formative years were spent in Smith Township. She graduated from Churubusco High School …read more.