Columbia City, IN. Obituaries

Mar 28, 2021

Roger Herman Tucker, age 79, of Columbia City, IN, passed away peacefully, with his loving wife and daughters, Amy and Christelle, by his side at 7:25 am on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at his residence. Born September 17, 1941 in Ligonier, he was the son of Herman and Irene (Carter) Tucker.

Roger attended Albion High School and...

Mar 21, 2021

Gerald L. Pensinger, 90, of Albion, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Ashton Creek Health & Rehab. Born August 5, 1930 in Portland, Indiana, he was the son of Dale and Mary (Nixson) Pensinger.

When he was 6, Gerald's family moved to Bear Lake in Noble County from Jay County and he would remain there for...

Mar 15, 2021

Roselyn A. Roth, 81, of Columbia City, passed away Monday, March 15, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born April 1, 1939 in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of William and Armella (Bendele) Boschet.

She graduated from Central Catholic High School with the Class of 1957. Rosie was very nurturing, compassionate, loving, and was a lifelong...

Mar 11, 2021

The sunshine to her family, Marilyn Pletcher was always smiling. She was loving, caring, and loved to laugh. Marilyn being a hard worker, not only took care of her husband and her five children with making breakfast and having dinner ready every night, but she also still found time to work outside of the home.

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Mar 10, 2021

Laura Jane Johnson, age 58, of Garrett, IN, passed away at 7:46 pm on Wednesday March 10, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.  Born on March 21, 1962 in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Donald and Betty Jane (Lewis) Merriman.

Laura attended Carroll High School and graduated with the Class of 1980.  She also attended...

Mar 10, 2021

Betty H. Treece-Green, 94, of Columbia City, passed away Wednesday morning, March 10, 2021 at Miller's at Oak Point. Born January 9, 1927 in Allen County, she was the daughter of Paul C. and Sarah (Steel) Reimer. She attended Arcola High School. After a brief marriage to Donald Rhoades, Betty married Roger Treece on December 30, 1963. They were...

Mar 9, 2021

Donald  Bingham, 66, of Larwill, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at his home. Born May 6, 1954 in Columbia City, he was the son of Richard Elwood Bingham and Edna "Mimi" (Gordon) Yagel.

He attended Columbia City Joint High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Marine Corp. Don worked in...

Mar 9, 2021

Deloris May Geeting Ware, 90, formerly of Columbia City, passed away March 9, 2021, at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester, IN. Born October 23, 1930 in Whitley County, she was the daughter of Lawrence and Chlora May (Clark) Geeting.

She graduated from Washington Township High School with the Class of 1948 where she was...

Mar 9, 2021

Mable I. Creech, 90, of Churubusco, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Betz Nursing Home in Auburn. Born June 20, 1930 in Whitley County, she was the daughter of Floyd and Mary (Knight) Trumbull.

She graduated from Churubusco High School with the Class of 1948. Mable married Ralph Creech on December 18, 1948 and was a...

Mar 6, 2021

Richard Earhart, age 72, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away at 2:41 pm on Saturday March 6, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.  Born on October 11, 1948 in Huntington, he was the son of Deloise and Emma (Lavine) Earhart.

Richard attended Huntington County Schools and graduated from Huntington North High School with the Class of 1968....

Mar 6, 2021

Stephan Easterday, age 70, of Warsaw, IN, passed away at 1:05 pm on Saturday March 6, 2021 at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.  Born on February 3, 1951 in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Dallas and Marjory (Blew) Easterday.

Stephan enjoyed spending time with family and eating sweets, especially chocolate.

Survivors include his nephews...

Mar 5, 2021

Nell W. Faurote, age 90, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 8:50 am on Friday March 5, 2021 at Sage Bluff Health & Rehabilitation, Fort Wayne.  Born on July 30, 1930 in Jackson, KY, she was the daughter of Charles and Mattie Lou (Robertson) Banks.

Nell attended Kentucky Schools and moved to Indiana in 1961.  She...

Mar 4, 2021

Alondale B. King, age 42, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away at 1:35 pm on Thursday March 4, 2021 at his residence.  Born on May 7, 1978 in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Jerry and Diane (Ray) King.

Alondale attended Columbia City High School, where he wrestled and played football.  He then proudly served his...

Mar 3, 2021

Robert "Bob" Trout, 56, of Fort Wayne, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Parkview Hospital. Born March 18, 1964 in Toms River, New Jersey, he was the son of Janice (Trout) Minick.

At a young age Bob moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana. He attended Washington and Hoagland Elementary, Fairfield Middle School and South Side High School....

Feb 24, 2021

Jon "Jamie" Joseph, 56, of Columbia City, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at his work. Born March 17, 1964 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, he was the youngest child of Charles F. and Vivian M. (Strebig) Joseph.

Growing up in Fort Wayne, he was an adventurous kid who enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. Jon graduated from...

Feb 18, 2021

Cynthia Lee Slowey, age 64, of Kimmell, IN, passed away at 9:29 am on Thursday February 18, 2021, at her residence.  Born on November 12, 1956 in Janesville, WI, she was the daughter of Marvin and Madge (Woodrell) Robertson.

Cynthia attended Craig High School in Janesville, and graduated with the Class of 1975. She worked in Quality...

Feb 17, 2021

David F. White, age 61, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 1:40 pm on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at his residence. Born on December 22, 1959 in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Richard White and Martha (Wehnert) White.

David attended Columbia City High School and went on to serve his country in the United...

Feb 16, 2021

Paul Alex Azar, 68, of Columbia City, passed away unexpectedly while outside helping neighbors on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Born March 22, 1952 in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Walter and Marcella Louise (Logan) Azar.

He graduated from South Side High School with the Class of 1970 and received his bachelor’s degree from Purdue University....

Feb 15, 2021

Sundra "Sunni" (Mullins) Watson, 73, of Columbia City, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born April 5, 1947 in Floyd County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Glines "Glen" and Dixie (Caudill) Mullins.

Sunni was the first-born grandchild on both her parents' sides. At a young age her father took a job...

Feb 12, 2021

Patty A. Starkey, 81, of Columbia City, Indiana passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN. Born December 10, 1939 in Wolf Lake, she was the daughter of Raymond and Verda (Fry) Hoffman.

She attended Coesse High School and was a lifelong resident of Whitley County. On July 9, 1966, she...