Columbia City, IN. Obituaries
Ricky L. Filkins
Oct 31, 2018
Ricky L. Filkins, age 60, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 12:39 pm on Wednesday October 31, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born on June 23, 1958 in East Liverpool, Ohio, he was the son of James Filkins and Mattie (Merritt) Gotay. Ricky attended Liberty High School in Liverpool. He then went on to...
Sandra Lou Lackey
Oct 30, 2018
A woman of a strong Christian faith, Sandra Lou Lackey came across as quiet but she was considerate, thoughtful and very loving. She was an active member at Tri-Lakes Baptist Church, north of Columbia City, Indiana, where she helped with the AWANA Club and she served as a Sparks director. She loved children and helped impact so many...
Edward Robert Demske
Oct 30, 2018
A man of a strong Christian faith, Edward Robert Demske was faithful, hardworking, reliable and loving. He had an ornery side, was dependable and was utopia- the perfect dad. He loved his family and always provided for them. He cherished his six grandchildren and any time he spent with his family. With the United States being involved in...
Michael A. Parker
Oct 28, 2018
Michael A. Parker, 65, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, October 28, 2018 at his home. Born December 13, 1952 in Columbia City, he was the son of Clarence "Ed" Parker and Norma F. Parker Curless. He graduated Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1971. He served in the U.S. Air...
Robert Brock
Oct 24, 2018
Kind, patient, loyal and sweet were just a few ways to describe Bob Brock. He truly was an amazing person who loved his family dearly. Even at the age of 94, he had a great sense of humor, was quick witted and sharp. Bob touched many people in his community over his years and was affectionately known as...
Roger E. Fisher
Oct 22, 2018
Roger E. Fisher, 80, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 3:03 p.m. Monday, October 22, 2018 at Lutheran Hospital. Born August 1, 1938 in Churubusco, he was the son of Charles B. and Isla (Oldham) Fisher. He graduated from Southport High School Class of 1956, served in the U.S. Army for 25 years and was a Vietnam...
Steven G. Phend
Oct 20, 2018
Steven G. Phend, 64, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away unexpectedly at 1:45 a.m. Saturday, October 20, 2018 at his home. Born May 23, 1954 in Columbia City, he was the son of James "Dufty" and Edna (Mullendore) Phend. He graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1973. In his younger years, Steve enjoyed...
Joan Hull
Oct 19, 2018
Bubbly, enjoyable, and full of life are just a few ways to describe Joan Hull. A few historical events that occurred in 1939 would include: the retirement of Lou Gehrig from Major League Baseball, the cost of a gallon of gas was 10 cents, and on March 19, 1939, Oliver P. and Loda D. (Jarraid) Ratcliff welcomed the...
Donald R. Merriman
Oct 15, 2018
A loving family man, honest and hardworking are just a few ways to describe Don Merriman. His past could have been an easy way for him to go down the wrong path, but he did not let it happen. At an early age, he went through and overcame so much to be the great man he was. For...
Ralph Creech
Oct 13, 2018
Ralph Creech, 90, of Churubusco, Ind., passed away at 12:15 a.m. Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Betz Nursing Home, Auburn. Born October 22, 1927 in Hazard, Ky., he was the son of Albert and Eliza (Jewel) Creech. He attended school in Lee County, Ky. and in 1942 moved to Whitley County, Ind. to live near Collins and Churubusco....
Daisy Mae Knipstein
Oct 9, 2018
Daisy Mae Knipstein was kind, sweet and caring. She had quite the sense of humor and could bring a smile to your face easily. She lived a life full of fun and love and her family meant the world to her. News of 1927 included the first transatlantic telephone call, Ford stopped production of the Model T and...
Roy L. Ousley
Oct 7, 2018
Hardworking, conservative and adventurous were just a few ways to describe Roy Ousley. At a young age he learned the value of hard work but also knew how to enjoy himself in his free time. He loved his family and his grandchildren were the reward of being a husband and father. With WWII ending the year prior, 1947...
Anita R. Gross
Oct 4, 2018
Anita R. Gross, 95, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 12:24 a.m. Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne. Born July 10, 1923 in Edgerton, OH, she was the daughter of Olando "Lanny" Suffel and Esther (Freed) Suffel. She attended Angola High School until she was a sophomore. On December 12, 1945, Anita married...
Alycia Markey
Sep 29, 2018
Alycia Markey, age 62, of Albion, IN, passed away at 3:20 pm on Saturday September 29, 2018 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born on July 4, 1956 in Springfield, OH, she was the daughter of Robert A. and Marjorie R. (Bramble) Rodgers, Sr. Alycia attended North Side High School and graduated with the Class of 1974,...
Andrew Hoskins
Sep 23, 2018
A jokester, charismatic, big hearted, and a hard worker were just a few ways to describe the character of Andy Hoskins. He was talented in every aspect of life, lived in the moment, never knew a stranger and quickly could form a relationship with someone. He always had a smile on his face, was happy to see you...
Devon Dean Wilcken
Sep 23, 2018
Devon Dean Wilcken, 92, formerly of Columbia City, passed away at 1:30 pm Sunday, September 23, 2018 in Sebring, Fla. Born November 19, 1925 in Columbia City; he was the son of Everett E. Wilcken and Turah Mae (Nolt) Adams. He lived most of his life in Whitley County/ Tri-Lakes area. Since 1972 he has spent most of...
John Felger
Sep 23, 2018
John Felger, 59, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home. Born in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Howard and Fay (Dafforn) Felger. He graduated from Carroll High School with the Class of 1977. He married Amy Yoder at Grabill Missionary Church. He was a lifelong farmer in...
Joseph L Hare
Sep 21, 2018
Joseph L. Hare, age 88, of Columbia City, IN, passed away on Friday September 21, 2018 at his residence. Born on December 6, 1929, in North Manchester, IN, he was the son of Orda and Dorothy (Baker) Hare. Joe attended North Manchester Schools, then moved to Columbia City in 1944. At age 14, he got a job after...
Tom Alen Young
Sep 21, 2018
Tom Alen Young, age 59, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 8:23 am on Friday September, 21, 2018 with his family by his side. Born on August 25, 1959 In Bremen, IN, he was the son of Noble Elden Sr. and Fay (Tener) Young. Tom attended Marshall County Schools, living in Plymouth and moved to Columbia City...
Paul K. Geisleman
Sep 19, 2018
A dedicated, loving, and patient man are just a few ways to describe Paul Geisleman. A few historical events that occurred in 1935 would include: Babe Ruth hit the last home run of his career, the Hit Parade began on NBC, the Boulder (known as Hoover) Dam was completed, and on November 22, 1935, Everett H. and Arta...
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