Columbia City, IN. Obituaries
Diane R. Behrens
Jul 28, 2024
Always telling a story, Diane Behrens had a gift of engaging those around her, making those around her laugh, smile and feel included. She was known as mom, grandma, great grandma, “gram”, and friend.
A few events that occurred in history during 1941 included: New York Yankees won World Series, the breakfast cereal Cheerios, which she loved, was introduced as CheeriOats,...
Ross Eldon Staller
Jul 27, 2024
Ross E. Staller of South Whitley, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Huntington, Indiana, due to complications from Parkinson's disease. He was 74 years old.
Born to Merrill and Emma Lee (Wray) Staller on September 3, 1949, in Peru, Indiana, Ross graduated from Caston High School in 1967 and attended Manchester College. He joined the United States Army,...
Janet Marie Davies
Jul 22, 2024
Janet Marie Davies, 65, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away peacefully and went to be with the angels in heaven surrounded by family and friends at 9:07 pm on Monday, July 22, 2024. Born June 1, 1959, in Goshen, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Melvin Weaver and Ethel (Denton) Weaver who survives.
She graduated from Wawasee Community School...
Joseph Orlo Brenneman
Jul 20, 2024
Joseph (Joe) Orlo Brenneman, age 75, of Larwill, Indiana, passed away at 5:23 pm on Saturday July 20, 2024, at his residence, in the loving presence of family. Born on August 16, 1948, in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Orlo Clyde and Thelma Lois (Gilnett) Brenneman.
Joe graduated from Warsaw High School with the Class of 1966. He...
Tammy S. Mills
Jul 17, 2024
Tammy S. Mills, 64, of Larwill, Indiana passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024, following a courageous battle with complications resulting from Crohn’s disease. Born September 22, 1959, in Marion, Indiana, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Janice (Brown) Rice.
Tammy graduated from Eastbrook High School in Upland, Indiana with the Class of 1977. After connecting on the CB...
Thor Odin Janda
Jul 10, 2024
Thor Odin Janda, 19, of Larwill, Indiana passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024. He was born on September 16, 2004, in Warsaw, Indiana.
Thor graduated from Indiana Digital Learning School in 2022. He worked for Kyocera for two years as a CNC machinist. When he wasn’t working, Thor could often be found somewhere in nature, for which he had a deep...
Barbara L. Wood
Jun 29, 2024
Barbara L. Wood, 88, of Columbia City, Indiana passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024, at her home. Born June 7, 1936, in Huntertown, Indiana she was a daughter of the late William and Anna (Riecke) Maloney.
She graduated from Huntertown High School with the Class of 1954. In November of 1991, she married Robert Wood at St. Paul of the Cross...
JoAnn Crace
Jun 28, 2024
JoAnn F. Crace, 66, of Churubusco, Indiana passed away Friday, June 28, 2024. Born October 3, 1957, in Garrett, Indiana she was a daughter of the late Edison Shippy, Sr. and Bev (Squier) Smyth who survives.
Jo graduated from Dekalb High School with the Class of 1975. On August 18, 1990, she married David R. Crace at the Columbia City United...
Ronald D. Pulley
Jun 28, 2024
Ronald D. Pulley, 87, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024, at his home. Born August 4, 1936, in Huntington County, Indiana he was a son of Lamoine and Ruth (McVicker) Pulley. He graduated from Coesse High School with the Class of 1954. On June 21, 1957, he married Beverly Jo Hile.
Ron worked for Whitley Products, Fiberform...
Patricia A. Knight
Jun 23, 2024
Patricia A. Knight, age 72, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 12:24 am on Sunday June 23, 2024, at her residence. Born on October 30, 1951, in Fairborn, Ohio, she was the daughter of Irvin and Deloris (Sturgill) Baker.
Patricia attended Greenview High School, Jamestown, Ohio, and graduated with the Class of 1969.
On November 19, 1988, she married Homer Knight...
Alice Rosaleigh Ann Heiman
Jun 22, 2024
Alice Rosaleigh Ann Heiman, our beloved little girl, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024, before we could meet her.
She is survived by her parents, Courtney Larkin and Eric Heiman; siblings, Bayleigh, Chloe, and Brayden Heiman; grandparents, Tabatha (Chris) Scott, Rueben (Krystal) Larkin, Anthony Heiman; great-grandparents, Patricia (Hank) Foy, and Jerry (Tina) Phelps; aunts and uncles, Alyssa (Cody) Braden, Austin Larkin,...
Jack E. Lemon
Jun 17, 2024
Jack E. Lemon, 82, of Columbia City, Indiana passed away Monday, June 17, 2024, at home with family by his side. Born June 30, 1941, in Kosciusko County, Indiana he was a son of the late Guy Lemon and Willodean (Norris) Lemon White.
He graduated from Larwill High School with the Class of 1959. On May 2, 1959, he married his...
Nancy Carol Lundquist
Jun 15, 2024
Nancy Carol Lundquist, 79, of Columbia City, Indiana passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024, at home with her husband by her side. Born September 11, 1944, in Shelby, Michigan she was a daughter of the late Lewis and Alta (Krager) Fisk.
She graduated from Whitehall High School with the Class of 1962. On, February 24, 1968, in Montague, Michigan she married...
Shirley Fay Friend
Jun 6, 2024
Shirley Fay Friend, age 81 of Kendallville, IN and formerly of Columbia City, passed away Thursday June 6, 2024, at her residence. Born on February 22, 1943, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of John and Mary Ann (Maples) Carroll.
Shirley attended local schools before she went to work in private home health care for over 20 years until her...
Carolynn Lee Collar
Jun 5, 2024
Carolynn Lee Collar, age 96, of Columbia City, IN, passed away peacefully at 1:40 pm on Wednesday June 5, 2024, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, surrounded by her family. Born on May 1, 1928, in Allen County, IN, she was the daughter of John and Margaret (WynKoop) Bechtold.
Carolynn attended Columbia City High School and graduated with the Class of 1946. She...
Diane Shirley Zeigler
May 30, 2024
Diane Shirley Zeigler, 65, of Columbia City, Indiana passed away at her home Thursday, May 30, 2024, with family by her side. Born June 3, 1958, in Red Bank, New Jersey, Diane moved to Columbia City, Indiana in 1986.On, February 14, 2001, Diane and Gary Zeigler were united in marriage at the Presbyterian Church of Columbia City, Indiana.Diane was a...
Norma Jean Greener
May 28, 2024
Norma Jean (Brueck) Greener, of Fort Wayne passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at Lincolnshire Place. She was born on May 25, 1933 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Elmer and Frieda (Dettmer) Brueck. She married James H. Greener on October 30, 1955, who passed before her on February 25, 2014.
Surviving are her five children, Kenton A. (Teresa) Greener of...
William J. Esterline, M.D.
May 28, 2024
William J. Esterline, M.D., affectionately known as 'Bill', passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at his home in Albion, Indiana with his loving wife and sister by his side. Born June 6, 1955, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, a son of the late Howard and Charlene (Forker) Esterline.A lifelong Christian, Bill grew up attending Suburban Bethlehem Lutheran Church and school...
Ronald C. Myer
May 27, 2024
Ronald C. Myer, 84, of Columbia City, Indiana passed away Monday, May 27, 2024, in Columbia City, Indiana surrounded by his loving family. Born August 19, 1939, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of the late Donald and Geraldine (Clingenpeel) Myer. A graduate from Kokomo High School Class of 1957, alumnus of Manchester College Class of 1961 and Ball State...
Gary Ray Archer
May 26, 2024
Gary Ray Archer, age 77, of Columbia City, In, passed away at 4:30 pm on Sunday May 26, 2024, at Miller’s Merry Manor at Oak Pointe. Born on December 27, 1946, in Warsaw, IN, he was the son of Ray and Carol (Leiter) Archer.
Gary attended Pierceton High School and graduated with the Class of 1965. He then proudly served his...
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