Columbia City, IN. Obituaries
Jennifer L. Harris
Sep 25, 2019
Surrounded by her family and friends after a battle with cancer, Jennifer L. Harris, 48, passed away at her home on Big Lake at 1:05 p.m. Wednesday, September 25, 2019. Born April 25, 1971 in LaGrange, she was the daughter of Richard V. Rasler and Donna M. (Spencer) Perkins. She was raised in Howe and moved to LaGrange...
Julia Ann Jones
Sep 24, 2019
With more wives moving back into the workforce, the economy continued to grow in 1954. The popular TV shows, "Father Knows Best" and "The Tonight Show" aired, and popular movies "White Christmas", "On the Waterfront" and "The Wild One" hit theaters. Elvis Presley cut his first commercial record and the movie "Blackboard Jungle" featured the song "Rock Around...
Douglas E. Reavis
Sep 24, 2019
Douglas E. Reavis, age 51, of Columbia City, passed away at 8:22 p.m. Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. Born on August 2, 1968 in Columbia City, he was the son of Robert E. and Joan (Breisch) Reavis. He graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1986. On June 18, 2002...
James A. Scott
Sep 22, 2019
James A. Scott, age 85, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 7:30 pm on Sunday September 22, 2019 at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Born on February 24, 1934 in Madison WI, he was the son of Daniel and Vera (Johnson) Scott. James attended Madison Central High School and graduated with the Class of 1952. He...
Gene L. Nicodemus
Sep 19, 2019
Someone who never knew a stranger, was very outgoing , and always willing to help anyone in need, are just a few ways to describe Gene Nicodemus. A few events that occurred in history in 1947 include the invention of the transistor, the mobile phone, Polaroid's "Land " instant photo camera, and on October 2, 1947 Keith V....
Norman "Mac" Lesley
Sep 18, 2019
Norman "Mac" Lesley, 89, of Columbia City, passed away at 7:10 a.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Coventry Meadows, Fort Wayne. Born September 5, 1930 in Mexico, Indiana, he was the son of Otto and Nellie (Ammerman) Lesley. He grew up in Miami County and served in the U.S. Army. On December 20, 1953, he married Uva Richardson....
Sylvia Yeazel
Sep 15, 2019
Sylvia Yeazel, age 98, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 11:07 pm on Sunday September 15, 2019 at Miller's Merry Manor, Columbia City. Born on October 28, 1920 in Whitley County, she was the daughter of Otto and Louise (Snyder) Farris. Sylvia worked for Untied Telephone Company her entire working career until she retired in 1982. She...
Margery M. Heinzelmann
Sep 12, 2019
Margery M. Heinzelmann, 98, of Columbia City, IN, went to be with her Heavenly Father at 3:05 pm on Thursday, September 12, 2019, at The Hearth at Sycamore Village in Fort Wayne. Born June 9, 1921 in Hamilton, OH, she was the daughter of Eugene D. and Hazel M. (Stesch) Quackenbush. At the age of 8, she moved...
Irma May Graham
Sep 11, 2019
Irma May Graham, age 94, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 9:00 am Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at her home. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to her husband's memorial award, Dale E Graham Award, ICO Carmel Education Fund, attn Barb Danquist or Stephanie McDonald, 515 E. Main lSt. Suite 124, Carmel, IN 46032.
Larry Brandom
Sep 10, 2019
Larry Wayne Brandom, Sr., 82, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 4:50 p.m. Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Born August 27, 1937 in Fort Wayne, he was the son of John Clifford Brandom and Berniece Lucille (Perry) Brandom. He attended Arcola High School and served in the U.S. Air Force, being honorably discharged in...
Edna Mae Meyer
Sep 7, 2019
Friendly, hardworking, and very family oriented, are just a few ways to describe Edna Meyer. A few historical events that occurred in 1937 include events like the Hindenburg exploding that signaled the end of the flying ship as a major form of transport, the disappearance of Amelia Earhart for her round the world flight and the grand opening...
Vera Mallane
Sep 6, 2019
Intelligent, independent, hardworking and organized were a few ways to describe Vera Mallane. In her 93 years of life, Vera saw the world drastically change and found true love that lasted a lifetime and blossomed to have five generations in her family. With the first motel opening in San Luis Obispo, California; the year 1925 saw many changes...
Virginia A. Weaver
Sep 2, 2019
Virginia A. Weaver, 83, of South Whitley, Ind., passed away at 5:56 p.m. Monday, September 2, 2019 at her home. Born September 9, 1935 in Williamsport, Pa., she was the daughter of Reading and Tressa (Danneker) Moore. She attended high school while living in Pennsylvania before moving to California, Larwill and South Whitley. On January 7, 1956 Ginny...
Pamela Loe
Sep 1, 2019
Kind, hardworking, and caring were just a few ways to describe Pamela Loe. She had been a loving wife of 49 years, a wonderful sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Anyone who got to know Pam was blessed to have her as part of their life. With the United States being involved in the Korean War, 1951's technology was...
Cathy Sue Parent
Aug 23, 2019
A loving, caring personality for her family and friends, that also loved and accepted all unconditionally, with just the right amount of "spice" are just a few words to describe Cathy Parent. A few historical events that occurred in 1948 were NASCAR held their first race for modified stock cars in Daytona Beach, Florida, the game, Scrabble was...
Daniel K. Chivington
Aug 22, 2019
Daniel K. Chivington, 62, of Albion, Ind., passed away at 10:02 a.m. Thursday, August 22, 2019 at his sister's home. Born June 1, 1957 in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Donald H. and Bernice M. (Counsellor) Chivington. He graduated from Northside High School with the Class of 1975 and enlisted with the U.S. Marine Corps. Danny...
David L. Wolfe
Aug 22, 2019
David Lee Wolfe, 55, of Fort Wayne, passed away at 1:40 a.m. Thursday, August 22, 2019 at his home. Born August 21, 1964 in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Richard L. Wolfe and Suzanne (Runge) Wolfe. He grew up at Old Lake in Whitley County and graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class...
Diane Denihan Lyttle
Aug 19, 2019
Diane Denihan Lyttle, age 89, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 5:40 a.m. Monday, August 19, 2019 at Kingston Care Center, Fort Wayne, IN. Born on March 5, 1930 in Dayton, OH, she was the daughter of William and Mary (Roberts) Baker. Diane attended Plant High School and graduated with the Class of 1948, then went on...
James W. Rhodes
Aug 19, 2019
Some may have described James "Jim" Rhodes Jr. as ornery, but he truly had a heart of gold. He was good hearted and would help anyone out in need, even plowing neighbors drives in the winter before they even woke up. He was strong willed, a hard worker and loved his family. Anyone who had the chance to...
Betty L. Forrester
Aug 19, 2019
Betty Forrester had a great sense of humor. Over the years she enjoyed countless encounters of picking on her husband Dick and her brother Mike. If you would get Betty laughing, there was no chance to stop her. Her legacy continues on as her children gave her the greatest gift of all. She adored all four of her...
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