Columbia City, IN. Obituaries
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...
Roxanne E. Knight
Feb 15, 2019
Roxanne Elaine Knight, 65, passed away at 9:20 p.m. Friday, February 15, 2019 at her residence. She was born on February 7, 1954 in Auburn and she was the daughter of Carl Wallace and Janice Leon (Musser) DeYoung. Roxanne spent her youth in Waterloo attending Waterloo Elementary, DeKalb Central Middle School and attend DeKalb High School. She was...
Lynda Joy Blaising
Feb 12, 2019
Loving, caring, forgiving and understanding were just a few words to describe the characteristics of Lynda Joy Blaising. She was a beautiful lady who had a beautiful smile. She was nonjudgmental and was easy to talk to. Anytime she could help her family, she was there. The year 1961 saw Alan Shepard make the first U.S. space flight,...
Michael Lee Cannon
Feb 12, 2019
Michael Lee Cannon, of Columbia City, IN passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at the VA Hospital, Birmingham, AL. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, IN. Please check back for complete obituary information including visitation and funeral dates and times.
Beverly D. Hoeppner
Feb 11, 2019
Beverly Dawn Lahrman was born on June 16th, 1930 and was legally adopted on August 28th, 1934 by Ralph and Frieda Lahrman, with whom she had lived since her birth. She was born of Frieda's sister, Clara (Kaddy) Rohlfing, and was able to enjoy a relationship with her biological mother throughout her life. Beverly spent a happy childhood...
William Gulish
Feb 3, 2019
William J. Gulish, 76, of Columbia City, IN passed away at his residence on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at 10:46 p.m. after a brief illness. He was born on May 17, 1942 in Cleveland, OH the son of Peter and Margaret Helen (Gazura) Gulish. He spent his childhood in Brunswick, OH where he graduated from Brunswick High School...
Steven J. Loe
Feb 2, 2019
With WWII ending the year prior, people expected a better life than before the war years with the Great Depression causing poverty and hardship worldwide. Most manufacturing had been focused during the past five years on the War effort but 1946 saw the development of Tupperware, AT&T announced the concept of their first car phones and Bikinis went...
Dennis M. Ray
Jan 29, 2019
An avid card game player, outdoorsman, and bird watcher are just a few words to describe Dennis Ray. With the United States being involved in the Korean War, 1951's technology was advancing as the U.S. designed the Breeder Reactor which converted Uranium to Plutonium and the first commercial computer, UNIVAC, is put into use at the U.S. Census...
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