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Pauline Waterson

Pauline Waterson

Apr 27, 2023

Pauline Waterson, age 77, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away at 11:00 pm on Thursday April 27, 2023, at Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Fort Wayne.  Born on August 9, 1945, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Leroy and Florence (Rice) Waterson.

Pauline attended local schools and enjoyed reading, watching nature life and fishing.  She...

Alexandra S. Rife

Alexandra S. Rife

Apr 24, 2023

Alexandra S. Rife, age 31, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, April 24, 2023. Born on August 22, 1991, in Columbus, OH, she was the daughter of Diana Cooke Rife and John Rife.

Alexandra began her primary education at Co- lumbus School for Girls and graduated in 2010 from Columbus Academy. She...

Virginia "Ginny" Maxine Ball

Virginia "Ginny" Maxine Ball

Apr 23, 2023

Virginia "Ginny" Maxine Ball, 97, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester. Born April 25, 1925, in Harlan, she was the daughter of Albert Leroy and Martha Elizabeth (Timberman) Smith.

She graduated from Central High School in Fort Wayne with the Class of 1943. On July 30,...

Timothy Joseph Denihan

Timothy Joseph Denihan

Apr 23, 2023

Timothy Joseph Denihan, 69, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital. Born April 18, 1954 in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of Carl and M. Diane (Baker) Denihan.

He graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of  1972. On February 2, 2002, he married Connie (Ware) Overholser....

Keith A. Rieder

Keith A. Rieder

Apr 21, 2023

Keith Alan Rieder, 70, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023 at his home. Born March 21, 1953 in Indianapolis, he was the son of Frederick and Margaret "Peggy"  (Hammond) Rieder.

At a young age his family moved to Leesburg where he attended Wawasee High School. He was on the football team, ran track,...

Phil E. Hively

Phil E. Hively

Apr 20, 2023

Phil E. Hively, 76, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Parkview Whitley with family by his side. Born May 25, 1946 in Allen County, he was the son of R. Jack Hively and B. Josephine (Gilbert) Hively-Hibbs.

A lifelong resident of Whitley County, Phil graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with...

Eleanor M. Grennen

Eleanor M. Grennen

Apr 17, 2023

Eleanor M. Grennan, age 97, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 4:30 am on Monday April 17, 2023, at Adams Heritage, Monroeville.

Private family services will be held for Eleanor’s family.

Arrangements by DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City, Ind.

Joseph A. Murphy

Joseph A. Murphy

Apr 12, 2023

Joseph Anthony Murphy, 89, of Columbia City, Indiana,  passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Stillwater Hospice. Born October 9, 1933 in Nauvoo, Illinois, he was the son of Walter and Marie (LaFeber) Murphy.

He served in the U.S. Army and was employed at Navistar for 45 years. Joe was a member of  St. Paul of the...

Shirley Shaw

Shirley Shaw

Apr 11, 2023

Shirley Rose Keplinger Deem Shaw, 85, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away on April 11, 2023,  at Kingston Care Center Fort Wayne. The daughter of the late Charles and Nellie (Couch) Keplinger, Shirley was born in 1938, in Huntington County, Indiana.

She graduated from Huntington Township High School.  Her first job after graduation was with Model Engineering...

Willa Mae Brase

Willa Mae Brase

Apr 9, 2023

Willa Mae Brase, age 100, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 2:42 pm on Sunday April 9, 2023, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City.  Born on January 28, 1923, in Montpelier, OH, she was the daughter of Andrew and Ida (Baker) Clay.

Willa attended North Side High School, Fort Wayne.  On June 9, 1941, she married...

Tyler Yoder

Tyler Yoder

Apr 7, 2023

Compassionate, giving and great sense of humor were just a few words to describe Tyler Yoder. When Tyler was around, you knew it because you could hear him talking.  Tyler’s talking voice was most individuals yelling voice, but it was something to love about him.  You never had to worry about not hearing what he was saying.  Tyler was...

Melody A. Semler

Melody A. Semler

Apr 4, 2023

Melody A. Semler, 75, of North Manchester, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at her home. Born June 15, 1947 in Muncie, she was the daughter of Halbert “Gene” and Alice Mae (Swallow) Eley.

Growing up in Muncie, Melody graduated from Central High School with the Class of 1965 and had retired from Dana. Melody was...

Carol A. Terman

Carol A. Terman

Mar 31, 2023

Carol A. Terman, age 78 of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away at 6:36 am on Friday March 31, 2023, in Fort Wayne.  Born on August 31, 1944, in Allen County, she was the daughter of Earl and Mary (Buchanan) Smith.

Carol attended Elmhurst High School and graduated with the Class of 1962.  On April 12, 1975, she...

Carl J. Lutomski

Carl J. Lutomski

Mar 27, 2023

Carl J. Lutomski, 52, of Roseville, Michigan, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023 at Ascension St. John's Hospital in St. Clair Shores. Born July 24, 1970 in Trenton, Michigan, he was the son of Arnold J. Lutomski and Ruth C. (Felger) Rivard.

He graduated from Clintondale High School with the Class of 1988. Carl worked as a...

Kelly Espich

Kelly Espich

Mar 26, 2023

Kelly Espich, age 59, of Columbia City, IN, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday afternoon, March 26, 2023, at her residence. Born April 14, 1963, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Tony G. and Virginia R. (Orick) Neely.

Kelly graduated from Northrop High School with the Class of 1981. On August...

David Alan Byers

David Alan Byers

Mar 20, 2023

David Alan Byers, 72, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Born November 29, 1950 in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Harry Byers and Marjorie Alice (VanCuren) Davis.

A lifelong resident of Tri-Lakes in Whitley County, Dave graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of ...

Mitchel Jon Winger

Mitchel Jon Winger

Mar 18, 2023

Mitchel Jon Winger, age 64, of Columbia City, and formerly of South Whitley, passed away at 5:55 am on Saturday March 18, 2023, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City.  Born on January 1, 1959, in Wabash, he was the son of Joe and Rosie (Lambert) Winger.

Mitch attended Whitko High School and graduated with the Class of...

Mark Chrzanowski

Mark Chrzanowski

Mar 14, 2023

Our beloved Mark Donald Chrzanowski, age 61, of Anderson, IN, passed peacefully at home from this earth and into Our Father’s loving arms on March 14, 2023, where he was reunited with his Dad, to continue their quest to win the next big fishing tournament.

Mark was welcomed into this world on July...

Richard L. Wolfe

Richard L. Wolfe

Mar 13, 2023

Richard L. Wolfe, 88, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at Coventry Meadows in Fort Wayne. Born January 11, 1935 in Columbia City, he was the son of Walter Wolfe Sr. and Sylvia (Staples) Hursey.

Growing up in Whitley County, Richard graduated from Columbia City High School with the Class of 1954. He...

Jerry "Maxx" Vielhauer Jr.

Jerry "Maxx" Vielhauer Jr.

Mar 13, 2023

Jerry "Maxx" Vielhauer Jr, 65, of Albion, Indiana, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at Stillwater Hospice from complications from a motorcycle accident he had in 2018. Born September 18, 1957 in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Jerry Vielhauer Sr. Williamson and Bonnie Jean (Minnick) Vielhauer Williamson.

Maxx attended Elmhurst High School and earned his...

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