Columbia City, IN. Obituaries

Sep 12, 2020

Anthony “Umpa” Allen Zielinski, age 61, of Noblesville, IN, passed away at 9:13 pm on Saturday September 12, 2020 at I.U. Health Blackford Hospital, Hartford City.  Born on July 22, 1959 in Toledo, OH, he was the son of Richard and Carol (Day) Zielinski.

Anthony attended DeVilbiss High School, Toledo and graduated with the Class of 1977...

Sep 11, 2020

Phyllis M. Reith, 89, of Huntington, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020 at 7: 35 p.m at her home in rural Whitley County. Born March 25, 1931 in Huntington, she was the daughter of Paul J. and Agnes E. (Campbell) Eckert.

She grew up in Whitley County and graduated from Washington Center High School with the Class...

Sep 11, 2020

Waneta Wood had a positive outlook on life, was welcoming of others, happy and was a very hard worker. As her children grew up in Coesse, she had the house all the neighborhood children flocked too and had a home where her grandchildren and family enjoyed gathering at for Friday night meals.

With 10's of...

Sep 8, 2020

Bonnie Ellen Able, 93, formerly of Columbia City, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Peabody Nursing Home. Born September 2, 1927 in South Whitley, she was the daughter of Carl and Lois (Spann) Stoner.

She graduated from South Whitley High School with the Class of 1945. On October 25. 1947, she married Charles Gerry Able. She...

Sep 5, 2020

Marlene was a loving mother and a compassionate person who loved to help others. She enjoyed traveling and sharing those experiences with her family.  Marlene was a healer and giver of comfort as a lifelong nurse.  She had boundless creativity which she used to make all kinds of beautiful crafts and cultivate the flower gardens at her home.

Sep 5, 2020

John G. Sheets, age 62, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 7:57 am on Saturday September 5, 2020 at Parkview Randallia Hospital, Fort Wayne.  Born on November 11, 1957 in Whitley County, he was the son of Eldon “Bud” and Betty (Herron) Sheets.

A lifetime Whitley County resident, John attended Columbia City High School and graduated...

Sep 4, 2020

Terry Lynn Baker, 69, of Columbia City, passed away Friday, September 4, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family. Born October 20, 1950 in Fort Wayne, he was the son of James and Gertrude "Gert" (Trout) Baker.

A lifetime resident of Whitley County, Terry graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1969....

Sep 1, 2020

M. Jane Price, age 92, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at Majestic Care West. Born April 7, 1928 in East Chicago, she was the daughter of Samuel and Effie (Allen) Jorgensen.

She graduated from East Chicago Roosevelt High School with the Class of 1946 and attended St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing...

Aug 30, 2020

Ken Emerick had a solid faith in God. He was industrious, frugal, and organized. He was pragmatic but had a sense of humor. He could be stern but was compassionate. He always tried to be a good example. Kenneth Eugene Emerick was born April 20, 1924 in Fort Wayne. He was the third of four boys born to Joseph...

Aug 29, 2020

Betty Jane Gregory, 83, of Columbia City, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Born July 31, 1937 in Clark County, Virginia, she was the daughter of Benjamin and Lillian (Bryant) Lake.

She graduated from Clark County High School and Washington Bible College. On June 22, 1958, she married...

Aug 29, 2020

Dale Eugene Banker, Jr., 60, of Columbia City, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Parkview Hospital. Born May 11, 1960 in Columbia City, he was the son of Dale Sr. and Ruth (Lucas) Banker.

He graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1978 and attended technical training in being a machinist. Dale...

Aug 29, 2020

A loving lady of both Jesus and her family, Carol Harris made it clear how important it was to serve her Lord, her church and be there for her family. She always had a shoulder for you to cry on, was there for everyone and frequently invited strangers over for dinner.

With the world being...

Aug 20, 2020

Wayne L. Leazier Sr., 73, of Fort Wayne, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home. Born November 21, 1946 in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Don and Goldie (Guisinger) Leazier.

He graduated from Northside High School with the Class of 1964 and married Kathleen Ross. Wayne was a brick mason...

Aug 16, 2020

Raymond Eugene Alexander, age 68, of Columbia City, IN,  passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Majestic Care of West Allen, Fort Wayne. Born August 31, 1951 in Leon, WV, he was the son of  Marion and Sylvia (Casto) Alexander .

Ray attended West Virginia Schools and graduated from Point Pleasant High School with the...

Aug 11, 2020

Dale Devon Deter, 89, North Manchester, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020 at Parkview Hospital Randallia, Fort Wayne, where he was admitted Aug. 1, 2020.

He was born July 29, 1931, in LaGrange County, to Dale Deane and Orpha (Marshall) Deter and they moved to Goshen when he was five. His father...

Aug 10, 2020

To view Barb's service, please visit DeMoney-Grimes Live on Facebook or click the link: DeMoney-Grimes Live. Services will begin recording around 10:55 am. Thank you.

Much of the world was filled with talk of the ending of the Korean War and Queen Elizabeth II being crowned Queen of England in 1953....

Aug 6, 2020

Morry Freeman was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. A faithful Christian, Morry was a dedicated member of Columbia City First Church of God where he enjoyed volunteering with the Youth Ministry. He enjoyed life with a great sense of humor, a good laugh and great smile. Morry was a very giving person and without drawing attention to...

Aug 3, 2020

Etta Pauline Fisher, 101, of Columbia City, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020 at Miller's at Oak Pointe. Born September 25, 1918 in Whitley County, she was the daughter of William and Laura Bell (Egolf) Judd.

She graduated from Coesse High School with the Class of 1936. After the passing of her first husband, DeWayne Vail Dimmick,...

Aug 2, 2020

Brenda K. Rock, 75, of Fort Wayne, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 at her home. Born July 4, 1945 in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Fred and Ruth (Wineland) Stump.

She graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1963. On February 10, 1968, she married John Rock at...

Aug 1, 2020

To view Ken's service at 11 a.m., go to DeMoney-Grimes Live on Facebook.

Kenneth "Kenny"  Kimpel, 71, of Columbia City, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born April 6, 1949 in DeKalb County, he was the son of J.J. and Berdena (Souder) Kimpel.

He grew up...