Columbia City, IN. Obituaries
Robert L. Porter
Jul 26, 2018
A generous, outgoing personality, a great role model and a wonderful caretaker are just a few ways to describe Bob Porter. He loved his family and was always someone they could count on. In 1941, WSM-FM becomes the nation's first commercial radio station, WWII begins and on December 18,1941 Robert L. Porter is welcomed into the world by...
Walter W. Altimus
Jul 22, 2018
Funny, giving, strong work ethic, never complained, and joking personality were just a few ways to describe such a great man like Walter Altimus. He loved his family and thought the world of his grandchildren and was proud of each of them. He set the standard for example of what a great person, husband, father, grandfather and friend...
Cheryl E. Ford
Jul 21, 2018
Everyone who knew Cheryl E. Ford fell in love with her. She was kind, sweet and patient. Cheryl was always there to help anyone who asked and out of everything, her family meant the most to her, and they all knew it. With WWII ending the year prior, 1947 saw a high demand of consumer goods and the...
Mary Ellen Giant
Jul 13, 2018
Hard working and very particular about her work are just a couple of ways to describe Mary Ellen Giant. You always knew where you stood with Mary especially when it came to getting a job done. She wasn't a bit bashful to tell you when work did not live up to her standards, therefore everything had to be...
Michael LeRoy Hauck
Jul 12, 2018
Michael LeRoy Hauck, age 50, of Wabash, IN passed away at 3:20 am Thursday, July 12, 2018 at Vernon Health and Rehabilitation, Wabash, 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.
Richard L. "Bud" Byall
Jul 11, 2018
Richard L. "Bud" Byall, age 75 of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 5:45 am on Wednesday July 11, 2018 at his residence. Born on July 3, 1943 in Fort Wayne, IN he was the son of Marion Francis and E. Ruth (Eppley) Byall. Bud attended Jefferson Center schools and graduated from Arcola High School, with the Class...
Wayne Reese
Jul 9, 2018
Joseph Wayne Reese's life has come "full circle". Born January 28, 1929 in Whitley County, Indiana, he spent the first 10 years of his life on the farm in Troy Township and in 2003 was able to return to his birthplace and passed away there on July 9, 2018. Wayne was a great outdoors person - an excellent...
Hugh Fletcher
Jul 6, 2018
A lifelong resident of the community he loved, Hugh Fletcher made a significant impact in the lives of everyone he met. He loved joking around and was the sort of person who was willing to help others in ways both great and small. Hugh was deeply devoted to his family, and there was nothing he treasured more than...
James "Jim" L. Crandall
Jul 6, 2018
With a life that spanned times of great change in the world around him, James "Jim" Crandall was a blessing to those around him. He was a true jokester who loved making others laugh, and his zest for life was contagious to all who were near. A loving husband and father, there was nothing that was more near...
Gladys Clem
Jul 5, 2018
Gladys Clem, 92, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 11:25 p.m. Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Miller's at Oak Pointe. Born November 26, 1925 in Jackson, Ky., she was the daughter of Courtney and Mary B. (Allen) Parks. She has been a resident of Whitley County since 1942. On January 4, 1946 she married Ova Clem in...
Steven G. Thompson
Jul 4, 2018
Steven G. Thompson, 68, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 8:45 p.m. Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at his home. Born September 25, 1949 in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Robert M., Sr. and Ellen M. (Coyle) Thompson. Steven graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1968. On November 14, 1970 he...
Charles E Bennett
Jun 29, 2018
Happy-go-lucky, caring, and having a positive attitude about life are just a few ways to describe Charles Bennett. A few pieces of history that occurred in 1924 include the IBM Corporation being founded, the Wrigley Building was completed in Chicago, IL, U.S. Army planes made their first trip around the world, and on March 13, 1924 Justice P....
Mark A. Neeley
Jun 27, 2018
Mark A. Neeley, 49, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 1:53 p.m., Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at Lutheran Hospital. Born February 21, 1969 in Valparaiso, he was the son of Ronald and Jackie Neeley. He grew up in Leesburg and early on in life enjoyed being in the band, wrestling and playing football while in middle school. Mark...
Dawn D. Kilgore
Jun 26, 2018
Dawn D. Kilgore, 71, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 12:15 a.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born December 20, 1946 in Allen County, she was the daughter of Simon L. Redman and Wilma J. (Dilts) Barnhart. She lived in South Dakota for seven years and in Michigan for 12 years before returning...
Barbara L. Bonar
Jun 25, 2018
Loving, faithful, adventurous, active, social and good friend are just a few ways to describe Barbara L. Bonar. All who knew Barb will miss her loving nature and life will never be quite the same without her. She loved her family, friends and her church. After the stock market crash in October of 1929, America went into the...
Jeffery Allen Maloney
Jun 24, 2018
Jeffery Allen Maloney, age 57, of Huntington, IN, passed away at 1:19 pm on Sunday June 24, 2018 at his residence. Born on September 15, 1960 he was the son of Bill and Marilyn (Yeatts) Maloney. Jeffery attended Churubusco schools and also proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was a self- employed contractor for many...
Janet Elaine Hinen
Jun 18, 2018
Creative, generous, and kind, Janet Elaine Hinen lived a faith-centered life rich in family and service to others. A woman who led with her heart, Janet's love of life radiated out to the hearts of others often providing a safe harbor from life's challenges. A devoted sister, aunt, teacher, and friend, Janet was an inspiration for all who...
Edward J. Lortie
Jun 16, 2018
Edward J. Lortie, age 67, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 7:35 am on Saturday June 16, 2018 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born on March 2, 1951 in Allen County, he was the son of Dallas R. and Donna J. (Hyser) Lortie. Edward attended New Haven High School before joining the U.S. Army to...
Infant Twins Stella Jo & Karra Ann McNamee
Jun 12, 2018
Infant Twins, Stella Jo McNamee and Karra Ann McNamee, daughters of Jessica McNamee passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City. Stella lived several minutes, weighed 13 oz. at 5 inches tall and Karra was stillborn, weighed 7 oz. at 5 inches tall. They are survived by their...
Margie S. Goodson
Jun 1, 2018
All who knew Margie Goodson would agree that she was truly beautiful on the inside and out. She was accompanied by an unwavering faith, and her life was an example of what it means to be the hands and feet of the Lord she loved. Although Margie took her roles as a wife and mother to heart, she...
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