Columbia City, IN. Obituaries
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...
Helen Marie McKinney
Jan 27, 2019
She was a kind hearted, hardworking, and a dedicated wife and mother, who was so very proud of her family, these are just a few ways to describe Helen McKinney. The 1930's is mostly associated with the Great American Depression and President Franklin D. Roosevelt pledged to use the power of our government to make Americans' lives better,...
Barbara Jean Magers
Jan 25, 2019
Barbara Jean Magers, 84, of Columbia City and formerly of Marion, passed away at 6:50 p.m. Friday, January 25, 2019 at Miller's Merry Manor. Born June 9, 1934 in Grant County, she was the daughter of Francis and Martha Gertrude (Stevenson) Bartow. She grew up and lived in Grant County most of her life. In 2016, Barb moved...
Neva Lorena Gaff
Jan 20, 2019
Neva Lorena Gaff, age 83, of Albion, IN passed away at 3:48 am Sunday, January 20, 2019 at her home. Born on January 23, 1935 in Whitley County, IN, she was the daughter of Franklin Otho Garrison and Ethel Mae (Grim) Garrison. She graduated from Churubusco High School with the Class of 1953. On July 11, 1953 she...
Kevin "Gus" Salesman
Jan 20, 2019
Hardworking, straight forward and quick witted were just a few ways to describe Kevin "Gus" Salesman. Gus, a nickname he had from high school followed him in his military career after working with several other Kevin's at the base. Kevin had a heart of gold and always put others before himself. He was always aware of events going...
Neil B. Palmer
Jan 12, 2019
On Saturday, January 12, 2019 Neil B. Palmer, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away at the age of 79. Neil was born on August 8, 1939 in Columbia City, Indiana and was living in Colorado at the time of his passing. Neil served in the US Army for 22 years, retiring as a Master Sergeant in...
Juanita Lavon Gaff
Jan 8, 2019
Juanita Lavon Gaff, 102, of Columbia City, Ind., went to be with her Savior at 5:10 a.m. Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Miller's Merry Manor. Born December 10, 1916 in Whitley County, she was the daughter of Ervin D. and Ida (Wilson) Decker. Her former years were spent in Whitley County. She completed her education at Churubusco High...
Paul R. Bellant
Jan 7, 2019
Hardworking, kind and caring were just a few of the characteristics of Paul Bellant. He was a gentle giant with a huge heart that always looked for the best in everyone and he tried to remind others to do the same and not be so quick to judge others. Whether you knew him as Paul, Dad, PawPaw, Tall...
Guy Robert Hively
Jan 6, 2019
Guy Hively was a hardworking man. He enjoyed the simple things in life and was a down to earth man. He did what it took to provide for his family by working two jobs. The debut of the movies The Ten Commandments and Hunchback of Notre Dame were released in 1923. The year was also remembered for the...
Rex D. Schrader
Dec 28, 2018
Rex Schrader was an extraordinary man to know and love. Although he accomplished much, he was a humble man whose greatest source of pride and joy was found in the family he shared with his beloved bride, Lori. A more devoted family man would be hard to find, and Rex treasured every moment spent with his children and...
Anita "Wendy" Evans
Dec 26, 2018
Sweet, loving and compassionate were just a few words to describe Anita Wendy Evans. She was a very caring and sharing person and even though her time on earth was short, she touched so many lives. With the United States being involved in the Korean War, 1951's technology was advancing as the U.S. designed the Breeder Reactor which...
Bettejane Baron
Dec 20, 2018
Bettejane Baron of Columbia City, IN passed away at 8:15 pm on Thursday December 20, 2018, at her home, after a hard-fought battle from Parkinson's. Born on January 9, 1945 in Fort Wayne, IN, she was the daughter of Clifford and Ruth (Harnisfeger) Worman. Bettejane attended Fort Wayne Schools and graduated from Central High School with the Class...
Clarabell Ressler
Dec 20, 2018
Clarabell Ressler, age 91, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 2:18 pm on Thursday, December, 20, 2018 at Miller's Merry Manor, Columbia City. Born on October 2, 1927 in Churubusco, IN, she was the daughter of William and Lalah (Zolman) Rowland. Clarabell attended Churubusco schools and then moved to Columbia City in 1942. On September 2, 1950...
Infant Jacob Waron Meredith
Dec 18, 2018
Infant Jacob Waron Meredith, son of James R. and Ashley D. (Goldwood) Meredith, passed away and was delivered at 2:40 p.m. Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Jacob was stillborn and weighed 3.5 oz. at 7 inches tall. He is survived by his loving parents, James and Ashley Meredith, of Columbia City;...
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