Columbia City, IN. Obituaries

Apr 4, 2024

Bennie Devon Craig, 82, of Churubusco, Indiana passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Parkview Main Hospital.  Born September 29, 1941, in Madison, Indiana he was the son of the late Benjamin Craig and Walter and Helen (Ogden) Schneider.

He attended Columbia City Joint High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army from 1958-1962.  On October 12,...

Apr 1, 2024

Matthew Scott McKinney, age 37 of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away at 7:30 am on Monday April 1, 2024, at Tranquility Nursing and Rehab, Indianapolis.  Born on November 15, 1986, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Kent and Laurie (Bullard) McKinney.

Matt attended Homestead High School and graduated with the Class of 2005.  Matt worked as a forklift operator...

Mar 31, 2024

Norman J. Joy, age 78, of Columbia City, IN, passed away peacefully at 10:40 am on Sunday March 31, 2024, at home with his wife by his side.  Born on December 15, 1945, in Muncie, he was the son of Norman Harding and Alma (Wigmore) Joy.

Norman attended Richmond High School before joining the Air Force and...

Mar 28, 2024

James Lee Duckett, age 63, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 11:26 am on Thursday March 28, 2024, at his residence.  Born on October 7, 1960, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of James E. and Dorothy H. (Wallace) Duckett.

James attended North Side High School and graduated with the Class of 1979.  He then...

Mar 20, 2024

Claire Linette Hicks, 72, of Columbia City (Loon Lake) passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.  Born March 21, 1952, in Fort Wayne, IN, Claire was the daughter of the late Lester D. "Bud" and Gladys I. Hayner (nee Foellinger).

Claire graduated from North Side High School, with the Class of...

Mar 15, 2024

Rachel Jane Lane, age 91, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 4:14 pm on Friday March 15, 2024, at her residence.  Born on January 31, 1933, in Tipton, IN, she was the daughter of Robert and Jennie (Weakly) Kleyla.

Rachel attended Tipton High school and graduated with the Class of 1951. She later attended International Business...

Mar 13, 2024

Linda Lou Brown, age 82, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 4:58 pm on Wednesday March 13, 2024, at Parkview Randallia Hospital, Fort Wayne, with her son Chris, daughter Tiffany, and “sister” Cynda by her side.  Born on September 26, 1941, in Fort Wayne, IN, she was the daughter of Robert Jack and Evelyn M. (Elder) Archbold.

Mar 6, 2024

Terry Bingham, age 66, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 6:00 pm on Wednesday March 6, 2024.  Born on September 27, 1957, in Columbia City, he was the son of Richard and Edna “Mimi” (Gordon) Bingham.

Terry attended Columbia City Joint High School and graduated with the Class of 1976.  He worked as a laborer at...

Feb 26, 2024

Peterette Roberta Cunningham, who loved to introduce herself as Scarlet, 68, of Altamonte Springs, Fl, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024, at home.  Peterette was born in the greater Chicago area to the late Peter and Elizabeth (Dorval) Cunningham and grew up with four siblings. She married and had one child (Adama).  She was driven to complete her education...

Feb 23, 2024

Vivian Jean Betts, 80, of Larwill, Indiana passed away Friday, February 23, 2024, in Sun City, Arizona. Born July 28, 1943, in St. Joseph, Michigan. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Bessie (Zaboynik) Hass. Vivian graduated from Berrien Springs High School, Class of 1961. On June 24, 1966, she married Leroy Betts in St. Joseph, Michigan....

Feb 21, 2024

Joseph Richard "Joe" Schnitz, age 57 Years, of Columbia City, Indiana and formerly of Huntington County, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne with his wife by his side. Born November 10, 1966 in Huntington, he was the son of Richard Daniel and Mary (Kimmel) Schnitz.

Growing up in Huntington, Joe was...

Feb 16, 2024

Sharon Ann Julian, 78, of South Whitley, Indiana passed away Friday, February 16, 2024, at The Waters of Columbia City.  Born September 10, 1945, in Wolf Lake, Indiana she was a daughter of the late Merl and Mary (Davis) Hyndman.

She graduated from Larwill High School with the Class of 1963.  On March 15, 1964, she married...

Feb 16, 2024

Paul H. Hile, age 75, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 10:01 am on Friday February 16, 2024, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City.  Born on September 15, 1948, in Noble County, he was the son of Harvey and Luella (Smith) Hile.

Paul attended Wolf Lake High School and graduated with the Class of 1967.  On...

Feb 14, 2024

Jo Ellen Wood, age 70, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 6:12 pm on Wednesday February 14, 2024, at her residence.  Born on March 13, 1953, in Fairbanks, Alaska, she was the daughter of Lloyd and Martha (Kruger) Williams.

Jo Ellen attended Columbia City Joint High School and graduated with the Class of 1971.  She then...

Feb 10, 2024

Richard Dean Schaefer, 75, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024.  Born February 3, 1949, in Fort Wayne, he was a son of the late Earl and Ellen (Knight) Schaefer.

Growing up in Whitley County, he attended Columbia City Joint High School.  Dick had worked for Seyferts Potato Chips and C&R Plating.  He had...

Feb 8, 2024

Barbara A. Burelison, 90, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, at home surrounded by family.  Born June 27, 1933, in Fort Wayne, Ind., she was a daughter of the late Lester and Ruth (McCray) Middleton. She grew up in the Arcola area, attended the Arcola School.  On July 14, 1951, she married Charles E. Burelison...

Feb 3, 2024

Paul Jon Gaddis, 64, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away while in hospice on Saturday, February 3, 2024, in Ft Wayne, Indiana.

Born January 4, 1960, in Michigan City, Indiana at St. Anthony Hospital, Paul was a son of the late Joan Claudette (Hatfield) Gaddis and Woodrow H. Gaddis.

Paul attended school at The Therapy...

Jan 29, 2024

Steve Earl Lincoln, age 74, of LaOtto, IN, passed away at 4:23 pm on Monday January 29, 2024, at his residence.  Born on May 26, 1949, in Whitley County, he was the son of Gerry and Mary (Simon) Lincoln.

Steve attended Roanoke Schools until their closing, then attended Huntington North High School and graduated with the Class...

Jan 26, 2024

Terry A. Hull, 65, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away Friday, January 26, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Born January 13, 1959, in Columbia City, Ind., he was a son of the late Richard and Eva (Hamman) Hull.

He graduated from Columbia City Joint High School, Class of 1977.  On November 17, 1990, he married Joyce...

Jan 25, 2024

Robert Dean "Bob" Schuman, 65, of Columbia City, Indiana, mercifully entered into the presence of his Savior on Thursday evening, January 25, 2024 at Stillwater Hospice with family by his side. Born April 25, 1958 in Columbia City, he was the son of LaMar and Clara (Gradeless) Schuman.

A lifelong resident of Whitley County, Bob was involved...