Columbia City, IN. Obituaries
Leslie N. Bills
Dec 10, 2018
Leslie N. Bills, 80, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 12:13 p.m. Monday, December 10, 2018 at Parkview Hospital. Born December 9, 1938 in Whitley County, he was the son of Charles A. and Thelma Odetta (Campbell) Bills. He attended Troy Center and Larwill High School. On October 27, 1962, he married Patricia J. Rife. Les worked...
Jerry C. Hoeppner
Dec 10, 2018
Gruff, but giving, and an unconditionally loving person are just a few ways to describe Jerry Hoeppner. After the stock market crash in October of 1929, America went into the Great Depression and the American lives were changed forever. The year also was marked with the Museum of Modern Art being created, the first Academy Awards and Oscars...
Eileen Schaaf
Dec 7, 2018
Eileen Schaaf, age 95, of , IN passed away at 5:30 am Friday, December 7, 2018 at Miller's Merry Manor Inc., Columbia City, IN. 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.
Allen Howard Nance
Dec 7, 2018
Allen Howard Nance, 54, passed away at 11:01 a.m. Friday, December 7, 2018 at his Fort Wayne residence. He was born on April 18, 1964 in Rock Hill, York County, South Carolina. He was the son of Robert Lloyd and Virginia Anne (Mumford) Nance, Sr. Allen spent his childhood in Williamsburg, VA and graduated from Lafayette High School....
Sonya Ingalls
Dec 7, 2018
A lady who had a pure desire to see her family succeed, Sonya "Susie" Ingalls was a matriarchal figure for kids, cousins and sisters. She was a true Christian lady who was kind, generous and caring. Anyone who knew her was truly blessed to have her in their lives. With WWII ending a few years prior, 1948 still...
Robert "Bob" E. Perkins
Dec 3, 2018
Loyal, hardworking, compassionate, a great sense of humor and fun were just a few ways to describe a great man like Robert "Bob" E. Perkins. He was tough, but loving. He was the rock of his family. he was kind hearted and was always there for you when you needed something. With Alaska becoming the 49th and Hawaii...
Laura May Bills Caudill
Nov 27, 2018
Fun, loving and a very giving person was just a few ways to describe Laura May Bills Caudill. She never knew a stranger, was accepting and open minded. Laurie was truly a special lady. The year 1961 saw Alan Shepard make the first U.S. space flight, the Peace Corps was established by President John F. Kennedy, the construction...
Betty Sanders
Nov 26, 2018
Betty Sanders, of Ogden, Utah, formerly of Fort Wayne, Indiana, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on November 26, 2018. Betty, born July 13, 1930, to Owen R. and Fern Quinn Zumbrun, was beloved by her family, friends, and neighbors. She grew up in Whitley County, Indiana and graduated from Columbia City High School in 1948. She married...
Barbara J. Daniels
Nov 26, 2018
Barbara J. Daniels, 86, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 3:07 p.m. Monday, November 26, 2018 at Miller's Merry Manor. Born September 18, 1932 in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Robert T. Hull and Hawaii (Fry) Bartels. Barb lived in Concord, Michigan and moved back to Whitley County in 1984. She attended Wolf Lake Schools...
Dana Sue Anderson
Nov 24, 2018
Dana Sue Anderson, age 58, of Columbus, IN, passed away at 10:54 am on Saturday November 24, 2018 at Columbus Regional Hospital, Columbus. Born on December 10, 1959 in Hammond, IN, she was the daughter of Henry and Sue (Earle) Anderson. Dana was baptized in the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod and attended the Holland School on Fort Wayne....
Trois Ann Ray
Nov 24, 2018
Trois Ann Ray or "Tro" or "Nina" to many family and friends had a certain spunk to her that she will always be remembered for. With a phenomenal faith, she always looked forward to seeing Jesus's face and being reunited with her son. Family meant the world to her and Trois never believed that family could only be...
Mildred M. Wagoner
Nov 21, 2018
Mildred Maxine Wagoner, 95, of Columbia City, entered her heavenly home on November 21, 2018, when she ran into the arms of Jesus. Mildred was born on July 31, 1923 in Adams County, Indiana the youngest daughter of Otis and Iona Shifferly. Mildred attended Pleasant Mills High School and graduated as Valedictorian in 1941. Mildred met her one...
James Knapp
Nov 20, 2018
James Nelson Knapp, 93, a former Etna resident passed away at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Lincolnshire Place, Fort Wayne. He was born on August 27, 1925 in Noble County, the son of the late Cecil E. and Vicie Gladys (Howell) Knapp. Jim spent his childhood in Noble County and graduated from Wolf Lake High School...
Verlin L. Morrolf
Nov 19, 2018
Verlin L. Morrolf, 89, formerly of Columbia City and Huntington, Ind., passed away Monday, November 19, 2018 at Colonial Oaks Health and Rehab, Marion. Born January 4, 1929 in Whitley County, he was the son of Ralph and Iva (Miles) Morrolf. He grew up in Whitley County and moved to Huntington in 2002. He worked for 22 years...
Steven R. Baxter
Nov 18, 2018
Steven R. Baxter, age 63, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 12:38 pm on Sunday November 18, 2018 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born on November 30, 1954 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he was the son of Raymond B. and Marilyn J. (Miller) Baxter. Steven attended local schools and graduated from Columbia City Joint High...
James E. McQueen
Nov 18, 2018
Hardworking, caring, kind and generous were just a few words to describe James E. McQueen Jr. He took great pride in his family and in his work. Jim touched many people's lives by the small things he would give away to others and was there to always lend a hand. World War II was still an everyday talk...
Virginia Lou Stanley
Nov 17, 2018
Virginia L. Stanley, 89, of Columbia City, passed away suddenly at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Miller's of OakPointe, Columbia City. She was born on February 7, 1929 in Union Township, Whitley County, IN the daughter of Merle Walker and Mary Emily (Dennison) Kyler. She spent her childhood in Whitley County and graduated from Coesse High...
Keith L. Henley
Nov 15, 2018
Keith L. Henley, 87, of Columbia City, passed away at 5:50 p.m. Thursday, November 15, 2018 at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, IN. He was born on October 7, 1931 in Wayne County, IN. He was the son of John Eddy and Hazel M. (Ohmit) Henley. He graduated from Lincoln High School, Cambridge City, IN with the Class...
Robert A. Emmert
Nov 14, 2018
Robert A. Emmert, age 70, of Branson, MO passed away at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at his home. Born on November 18, 1947 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Denton B. and Mary K. (Keith) Emmert. He graduated from Dearborn High School, Dearborn, MI with the Class of 1965, received a B.A. from Alma...
Betty Janice Douglas
Nov 14, 2018
Betty Janice Douglas, age 91, of Sarasota, FL passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Sunnyside Health and Rehab Center, Sarasota, FL. Born on April 30, 1927 in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of Arthur Howard and Elva Ernestine (Wirsching) Wigent. She graduated from Coesse High School with the Class of 1944 and furthered her education by taking...
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