Columbia City, IN. Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Peggy Bower
May 20, 2019
Peggy Bower, 76, formerly of Plymouth, passed away at 7:10 p.m. Monday, May 20, 2019 at Mason Health Care Center, Warsaw. Born January 10, 1943 in Sturgis, Mich., she was the daughter of Harlo J. and Mable Lenora (Smith) Greenawalt. Peggy has spent most of her life in Whitley County. She graduated from Columbia City Joint High School...
Jade Lopez
May 14, 2019
Jade Starr Lopez, age 42, of South Whitley, IN passed away on Tuesday May 14, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born on August 20, 1976 in Madison, IN, she was the daughter of Wilford and Marilyn (Warner) Coy. Jade played the clarinet in the marching band at Whitko High School and graduated with the Class...