Columbia City, IN. Obituaries
Velma Gene Epler
Mar 23, 2019
A positive, encouraging, and thoughtful lady, with a genuine concern for others, are just a few ways to describe Gene Epler. A few historical events that occurred in 1927 included the first transatlantic telephone call, Ford stopped production of the Model T and began selling the Model A with prices starting at 0 and Charles Lindbergh completes the...
Ronald Truman Hull
Mar 23, 2019
Very loving, caring, and a family man are just a few ways to describe Ronald Hull. A few historical events that occurred in 1936 were the book Gone With The Wind was published, the Zippo Lighter was invented, the Hoover Dam was completed, and on February 7, 1936 Robert Hull and Hawaii (Fry) Hull welcomed the birth of...
Edward Maloney
Mar 22, 2019
Edward M. Maloney, 72, of Blue Lake in Churubusco, Ind., passed away at 11:19 p.m. Friday, March 22, 2019 at IU Health, Indianapolis. Born May 14, 1946 in Wolf Lake, he was the son of Oda and Minnie Opal (Kalb) Maloney. Ed attended Wolf Lake High School. Growing up he always enjoyed being involved with cars. He owned...
Douglas Fritz
Mar 20, 2019
An oddball that saw there was water in the glass, and not that it was half full or half empty, someone to wonder how to break the glass without spilling any of the water, and wholeheartedly sacrifice anything and everything for those he loved are just a few ways to describe Doug Fritz. With Alaska becoming the 49th...
Iva Jean Knapp
Mar 19, 2019
Iva Jean Knapp, 89, a former Etna resident, passed away at 12:44 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Golden Years Homestead, Fort Wayne. Born May 19, 1929 in Whitley County, she was the daughter of Chester E. and Nita G. (Kiester) Martin. She graduated North Webster High School with the Class of 1947. On June 19, 1948 she...
Shad Murphy
Mar 19, 2019
Shad Murphy, 47, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born March 6, 1972 in Columbia City, he was the son of Danny and Brenda (Smith) Murphy. He graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1990. He grew up living at Shriner Lake...
Mildred Mae Dovey
Mar 18, 2019
Mildred Mae Dovey, age 91, of Larwill, IN, passed away at 6:48 pm on Monday March 18, 2019 at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. She was born on May 23, 1927 in Fort wayne, IN. Mildred attended catholic grade school and South Side High School in Fort Wayne. She married Dale Dovey on April 6,1947 in Fort Wayne...
Joseph L. Wiederholt
Mar 16, 2019
Joseph L. Wiederholt, 80, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away Saturday morning, March 16, 2019 at his home. Born February 22, 1939 in Aitken, Minnesota, he was the son of Walter and Frieda (Johnson) Wiederholt. Joe graduated from Central Catholic High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana with the Class of 1957. He worked his adult career in the...
Dennis Jack Hudson
Mar 15, 2019
Someone with an infectious personality that was ornery and funny are just a few ways to describe Dennis Hudson. A few events that occurred in 1944 include the invention of sunscreen by Benjamin Green, who later founded the Coppertone Company, Office of Strategic Services (OSS) is formed later known as the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), President Franklin Roosevelt...
Norma P. Sheets
Mar 14, 2019
When reflecting on the life of Norma Sheets it is easy to see that there was no greater joy in her life than her family. She made working hard seem effortless, and she lived to use her time, gifts, and talents to bring joy to others. Norma was blessed to spend the majority of her life with her...
Carl W. Baermann
Mar 9, 2019
Carl W. Baermann, age 86 of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 7:55 am on Saturday March 9, 2019 at Chandler Place, Kendallville. Born on September 8, 1932 in Allen County, he was the son of Carl H. and Rose D. (Spice) Baermann. Carl attended Fort Wayne Schools and graduated from North Side High School with the Class...
Gael Conway
Mar 7, 2019
Very honest and blunt, with a bubbly personality are just a few words used to describe Gael Conway. A few events in history that occurred in 1964 were the first Ford Mustang rolling off the assembly line, the invention of bubble wrap, and on April 27, 1964, in Los Angeles, CA, the arrival of Gael Martin Conway to...
Doris A. Byrer
Mar 3, 2019
Doris A. Byrer, 59, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 5:35 p.m. Sunday, March 3, 2019 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home. Born May 2, 1959 in Warsaw, she was the daughter of Donald F. Byrer and Elma "Ruth" (Norman) Byrer. She graduated Warsaw High School with the Class of 1977. Doris had been a stay at...
Shirley J. Howey
Mar 1, 2019
Shirley J. Howey, age 88, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 5:30 am on Friday March 1, 2019 at Lutheran Life Villages, Fort Wayne. Born on March 25, 1930 in Fort Wayne, IN, she was the daughter of Herbert and Lura (Johnson) Personett. Shirley attended and graduated from South Side High School, with the Class of 1948....
Sinda O'Reilly
Feb 28, 2019
All who knew Sinda O'Reilly would agree that she was truly beautiful on the inside and out. She was loving, compassionate, and generous beyond measure with a servant's heart in ways both great and small. Deeply devoted to her family, Sinda loved nothing more than having a house or her barn full of friends and loved ones sharing...
Elizabeth A. McCague
Feb 28, 2019
Elizabeth A. McCague, age 92 of Columbia City, IN, formerly of New Haven, IN, passed away at 6:35 pm on Thursday February 28, 2019 at Miller's at Oak Pointe, Columbia City. Born on January 19, 1927 in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Walter and Laura (Barrow) Ehmke. Elizabeth attended local schools and was a meat cutter...
David L. White
Feb 23, 2019
Someone with the utmost integrity, that was honorable, honest, faithful, and trustworthy are just a few ways to describe Dave White. Historically in 1943, with the United States being involved in WWII, much of the country was adapting life to help with the war efforts. The US Mint begins producing the one-cent coin in steel due to copper...
Calvin C. Dunfee
Feb 22, 2019
Calvin C. Dunfee, 91, of Columbia City passed away at 9:19 a.m. his home on Friday, February 22, 2019. He was born on October 4, 1927 in Allen County, the son of David Hansel and Estella Clara (Barney) Dunfee. He attended Larwill and Washington Center Schools through the 11th grade when he left to join the military and...
Matthew Alan Marty
Feb 20, 2019
Someone who had a contagious smile, lived in the moment, that was also stubborn, yet caring, are just a few ways to describe Matt Marty. A few events in history that occurred in 1992 include the Great Chicago Flood of the downtown Loop, Space Shuttle Endeavor made its maiden voyage, the Mall of America opened, and on September...
Mark D. Schilling
Feb 17, 2019
Intelligent, kind, caring and a good listener are just a few ways to describe Mark Schilling. He may have been an introvert, but randomly would have a good joke to throw at you. He had an undying love for everyone and was always there for you when needed. Mark may have had some constructive criticism, but he could...
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