JOHN W. BOGGESS

John W. Boggess, age 69, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 6:35 a.m. Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at Norwood Nursing Home, Huntington, IN.Born on August 3, 1943 in Huntington County, IN, he was the son of John H. and Bertha I. (Kilgus) Boggess.

He was borned in Huntington County, IN, reared in Blue Lake area Churubusco, IN and then moved to Columbia City. He attended Huntington High School.He served in the United States Marines from 1961-65.He worked for Norfolk and Southern RR for several years. On January 5, 2010 he married Shelley S. (Maloney) Zawacki-Boggess in Columbia City, IN.He was a member of Leatherneck Club, and worked with Toys for Tots program and was also a member of Columbia City V.F.W.

Survivors include his wife, Shelley S. Zawacki-Boggess of Columbia City;3 sons, John R. Boggess of South Whitley, IN; Matthew A. (Tammy) Boggess of Albion, IN; Jason A. (Angie) Boggess of Columbia City; daughter, Beth E. (Chad) Lehman of Churubusco, IN; 2 sisters, Diane M. Geiger and Sharon A. Diffendarfer both of Churubusco, IN; 7 grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents.

To honor Mr. Boggess wishes, there will be no visitation or service.Memorial gifts may be given in Mr. Boggess's memory to American Cancer Society.Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.Please visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or sign the guest register book.Arrangements were entrusted to DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, Columbia City.