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Rosalie Hurd

Rosalie Hurd

Jul 17, 2019

Rosalie E. Hurd, 92, of Columbia City passed away at 6:27 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, where she was admitted on Tuesday after suffering a fall at her home. Mrs. Hurd was born at home on West Keiser Road, Columbia City on May 6, 1927, the daughter of Clarence E. and...

Hubert Smith

Hubert Smith

Jul 14, 2019

Hubert C. Smith, 95, passed away at 12:07 p.m. on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Miller's at the Oaks, Columbia City. He was born on July 2, 1924 in Hutsonville, IL the son of Marshall P. and Cecile Grace (Myers) Smith. He graduated from Teachers' College High School with the Class of 1942 and then went on to...

Roberta Reynolds

Roberta Reynolds

Jul 4, 2019

Roberta Reynolds, 76, of Columbia City, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born May 8, 1943 in Wolf Lake, she was the daughter of Bert E. and Lova I. (Bashore) Helblig. She attended Columbia City Joint High School and on August 5, 1961 she married Marvin L. Reynolds. They made their home in...

Phyllis  C. West

Phyllis C. West

Jun 28, 2019

Phyllis C. West, 89, of Columbia City, passed away at 12:45 pm on Friday, June 28, 2019 at Majestic Care West, Fort Wayne. Born on December 22, 1929 in Muncie, she was the daughter of Merrell H. and Nancy Kathryn (Metz) Cross. She attended Muncie Central High School. On November 3, 1950 she married Robert E. West in...

Barbara  Kay Helfrich

Barbara Kay Helfrich

Jun 28, 2019

Barbara "Kay" Helfrich, 79, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 6:33 am on Friday, June 28, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born September 3, 1939 in Whitley County, she was the daughter of Robert "Henry" and Louise (Louise Blew) Helfrich. Kay graduated from Columbia City High School with the Class of 1957. She had previously lived...

Beverly Pressler

Beverly Pressler

Jun 21, 2019

Beverly Pressler, 66, of Redkey, Ind. and formerly of Bear Lake, passed away Friday, June 21, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born November 6, 1952 in Wolf Lake, she was the daughter of John C. and Maxine (Cart) Kilgore. She graduated from Central Noble High School with the Class of 1971. Beverly married Charles "Chuck" Pressler following...

Tristin  Michael Stocksdale

Tristin Michael Stocksdale

Jun 20, 2019

Adventurous, humorous and strong willed, Tristin Michael Stocksdale lived his life to the fullest. Even at a young age, he had a big heart and would do anything to help another person that was in need. The son of Matthew D. Stocksdale and Nikki J. (Krider) Osbun, Tristin was born at Whitley Memorial Hospital in Columbia City, Indiana...

Gary Roush

Gary Roush

Jun 20, 2019

Someone very sweet and giving with a wonderful sense of humor are just a few ways to describe Gary Roush. A few historical events that occurred in 1947 included a high demand of consumer goods that outstripped supply in the United States. The year saw some of the most significant inventions that would impact lives for many years...

Alberta  India Warnick

Alberta India Warnick

Jun 12, 2019

Alberta India Warnick, 97, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 2:20 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Peabody Retirement Center. Born October 24, 1921 in Noble County, she was the daughter of Permeanus Ely and Zora Meryl (Williams) Fry. Alberta is a lifelong resident of Whitley County, except for a few years she spent in Florida and...

Nila  J. Born

Nila J. Born

Jun 12, 2019

Nila J. Born, 58, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away at 10:06 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born June 14, 1960 in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Charles Leckrone and Myrna (Brown) Yancey. She graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1979. Nila had been a CNA...

John  A. Enyeart

John A. Enyeart

Jun 10, 2019

An outgoing, people person , that liked to joke around and tell jokes, but was also quite ornery are just a few ways to describe John Enyeart. A few historical events that occurred in 1929 included the Museum of Modern Art being created, the first Academy Awards and Oscars were handed out, inventions of Motorola's first car radio...

Bradley  L. Whiteleather

Bradley L. Whiteleather

Jun 10, 2019

Someone that was very caring, made light of things, made people laugh, enjoyed being around family and friends, and did crazy things to make others smile are just a few ways to describe Brad Whiteleather. A few historical events in 1953 were the first Polio vaccine was developed, the first James Bond novel was published, the New York...

Carl  M. Bridegam

Carl M. Bridegam

Jun 9, 2019

Hard working, there to help others out, easy to talk to and if you needed anything, he would be there to help were just a few ways to describe Carl Bridegam. At a young age he learned the value of hard work the value of having family around and being there for others. For 24 years, Carl was...

Marjorie  P. Ellenberger

Marjorie P. Ellenberger

Jun 8, 2019

Marjorie P. Ellenberger, 83, of Claypool, Ind., passed away at 9:46 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital. Born April 5, 1936 in Silver Lake, she was the daughter of Emery Loyal and Edna (Floor) Brandenburg. She graduated from Silver Lake High School with the Class of 1954. On June 11, 1960, she married Kenneth Clair Ellenberger...

John  Steven Ford

John Steven Ford

Jun 5, 2019

John Steven Ford, 65, of Fort Wayne, passed away at 2:48 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Silver Birch Assisted Living. Born March 19, 1954 in Oakland, California, he was the son of Thaine and Lola J. (Ruckman) Ford. With his father being a Naval Officer, Steven grew up moving around and would graduate from Pensacola High School...

Cindy  A. Harris

Cindy A. Harris

Jun 4, 2019

Cynthia A. "Cindy" Harris, 63, of Wolf Lake, Ind., passed away at 12:39 a.m. Tuesday June 4, 2019, at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home Northeast. Born February 9, 1956 in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Charles and Patricia (Reimer) Cunning. Cindy attended Columbia City Joint High School. She was a homemaker, but also worked for Alfran Nursing...

Carol Dimmick

Carol Dimmick

May 30, 2019

Carol Dimmick, 75, of Columbia City, passed away at 12:55 a.m. Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Born February 14, 1944 in Whitley County, she was the daughter of Rolland M. and Katherine E. (Sheets) Kimmel. She attended Columbia City Joint High School and on August 23, 1960 she married Stephen W. Dimmick. Carol was a...

Chris Hackworth

Chris Hackworth

May 28, 2019

Christopher S. Hackworth was strong willed, had a joking and teasing personality. He loved to have fun and spend time with his family. With several obstacles thrown his way, he worked hard to overcome them. He was born October 20, 1965 in Goshen, Indiana and he was the adopted son of Morris S. Hackworth and Jeannine (Gagnon) Seabolt....

Ray  M. Gordon

Ray M. Gordon

May 23, 2019

Raymond M. Gordon, 86, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 4:05 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Miller's at Oak Pointe. Born May 14, 1933 in Alexandria, he was the son of Paul R. and Florence Elizabeth (Lamerton) Gordon. He played on the Hamilton High School basketball team and graduated with the Class of 1951. Ray went...

Jeanna  R. Boyles

Jeanna R. Boyles

May 22, 2019

Jeanna R. Boyles, 64, of Kimmell, Indiana, passed away at 12:54 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at her home. Born June 30, 1954 in Whitley County, she was the daughter of Kelly Taulbee Jr. and Marjorie (Bills) Geiger. A lifetime resident of Noble County, Jeanna grew up attending the Ormas Baptist Church. She enjoyed fishing with her brother,...

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