Columbia City, IN. Obituaries
John David Frye
Aug 19, 2018
Hard working, dedicated and committed are just a few of the words used to describe the man, John Frye. He was committed to always be there and provide for his family with anything they might have needed.He instilled the values and work ethics that his legacy lives on with his family. Life brought many challenges for him, but...
Michael Palan
Aug 17, 2018
A fun loving guy, who was always the life of the party, and someone that everyone loved are just a few ways to describe Michael Palan. A few things that happened in 1960 were John F. Kennedy won the U.S. Presidential Election, OPEC was created, TIROS-1, the first weather satellite, was launched by the U.S., and on October...
Robert Glenn (Bob) Parrett, Sr.
Aug 15, 2018
Robert (Bob) Glenn Parrett, Sr., age 86 of Churubusco, IN passed away at 8:51 am on Wednesday August 15, 2018 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born on May 13, 1932 in Columbia City, he was the son of Charles Edward and Josephine Pitman (King) Parrett. Bob grew up in Columbia City and was raised by his...
Brooke & Eleanor Martin
Aug 14, 2018
Infants, Brooke Alexandria Martin and Eleanor Rose Martin, daughters of Aaron and Cheri (Dunn) Martin passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at Dupont Hospital in Fort Wayne. Brooke, stillborn, weighed 1 pound 3 ounces at over 11 inches tall and Eleanor, stillborn, weighed 13 ounces at over 11 inches tall. They are survived...
Bambie Lou Carpenter
Aug 11, 2018
A very caring, family nurturer, who always had an open door and was always there for friends and family are just a few ways to describe Bambie Carpenter. A few historical events of 1957 include fuel prices were twenty-four cents, the average cost of a home was data-widget-version="324" data-widget-config="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",330.00, American Bandstand debuted on ABC, and on February 24, 1957,...
Margie Ann More
Aug 11, 2018
With the ending of World War I the previous November, 1916 saw U.S. troops returning home. William Boeing would incorporate Pacific Aero Products, later renamed the Boeing Company, the first 40-hour work week officially began in the Endicott-Johnson factories of Western New York and President Woodrow Wilson signed a bill incorporating the Boy Scouts of America along with...
Amber Barton
Aug 7, 2018
Amber Dawn Barton, age 38 of Fort Wayne, IN passed away at 7:19 pm on Tuesday August 7, 2018 at her residence. Born on January 5, 1980 in Knoxville, TN, she was the daughter of Michael and Cheryl (Clark) Serafini. Amber worked as a server and found great enjoyment gardening in her free time. Survivors include her daughters...
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...
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