Columbia City, IN. Obituaries
Eileen E. Cira
Mar 10, 2018
Musically gifted, independent, strong willed, social and outgoing are just a few words to describe Eileen E. (Stephens) Cira. She was the type of lady who was always willing to help others. With much of the country talking about events like the Hindenburg exploding that signaled the end of the flying ship as a major form of transport,...
Ronald "Ronnie" Simpson
Mar 9, 2018
Strong willed, focused, and an early bird were just a few words to describe Ronnie Simpson. He was also very handy and great at trouble shooting. Nothing could stop him from getting the job done. In 1932, Ford produced the Model Y automobile, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly solo and on October 23, Rex and...
Kenneth R. Boggs
Mar 8, 2018
Kenneth Ray Boggs, 73 of South Whitley, Indiana, passed away at 5:45 am on Thursday March 8, 2018 at his residence. Born August 3, 1944 in Kosciusko County, he was the son of Ralph and Helen (Norris) Boggs. He graduated from Pierceton high school with the class of 1962. He was later drafted into the United States Army...
Richard Hull
Mar 5, 2018
Hard working, always on the go, always there for others when they were in need, Korean War Veteran are just a few ways to describe Richard Hull. He had a heart of gold, he never knew a stranger, and he worked two jobs most of the time to provide for his family. Everyone who knew and loved him...
Helene J. Giant
Mar 2, 2018
Helene J. Giant, 99, of Columbia City, passed away at 5:02 p.m. Friday, March 2, 2018 at her home. Born September 2, 1918 in Noble County, she was the daughter of Ward L. and Letha (Hile) Nelson. She graduated from Columbia City High School with the Class of 1936. On December 24, 1938 Helene married William I. Giant....
Laurel E. Richmond
Feb 28, 2018
Laurel E. Richmond, 88, of Columbia City, passed away at 6:02 pm Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at Woodview Health Care, Fort Wayne. Born June 11, 1929 in Steuben County, he was the son of Dorris M. and Etta Mae (Fair) Richmond. He graduated from Angola High School with the Class of 1947. On January 29, 1950, Laurel married...
Debra L. Schuchman Pafford
Feb 23, 2018
Debra L. Schuchman Pafford, age 66, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 1:55 am on Friday February 23, 2018 at her residence. Born on September 14, 1951 in Chambersburg, PA, she was the daughter of Julian J. and Ruby J. (Shearer) Briggs. Debra attended Chambersburg High School and graduated with the Class of 1970. She enjoyed doing...
M. Maxine Culbertson
Feb 22, 2018
The Roaring Twenties were vibrant with industrial innovation, with the first regular schedule of television programming coming to life, the first machine-sliced and machine-wrapped loaf of bread being sold, much of the country still talking about the First Trans-Atlantic Flight and aviator Amelia Earhart starting her attempt to become the first woman to successfully cross the Atlantic Ocean....
Betty L. Johnson
Feb 20, 2018
Betty L. Johnson, 95, of Arcola, Ind. passed away at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Renaissance Village. Born September 4, 1922 in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Ralph Leonard and Bessie Mable (Cullers) Weston. While growing up in Columbia City, Betty enjoyed spending her free time roller skating at Happy Valley. It was there...
Judith Rosemary Shanks
Feb 19, 2018
Judith Rosemary Shanks, 65, of Columbia City, passed away at 7:18 am Monday, February 19, 2018 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born August 28, 1952 in Chicago, Ill., she was the daughter of William and Doris (Granstorm) Johnson. She grew up moving around quite a bit while growing up. Judy attended local schools in Chicago and...
Michelle "Missy" Hoover
Feb 17, 2018
Michelle "Missy" Hoover, 54, of Lagrange, Ind. and formerly of Columbia City, passed away Saturday morning, February 17, 2018 at her mom's home. Born June 24, 1963 in Warsaw, she was the daughter of John "Chuck" Hagans and Sue (Morrison) Bonar. She graduated from Central Noble High School with the Class of 1981. On September 15, 2007 she...
Azel Gorsuch
Feb 17, 2018
Azel Arie Gorsuch, 1 year old, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning, February 17, 2018. The daughter of Bryn Jackson Beer and Cia Marie Gorsuch, she was born at Parkview Whitley Hospital weighing 7 pounds and 8oz at 20 inches tall on February 9, 2017. Azel had a beautiful smile and loved playing with her siblings, her stuffed...
Margie Alice Gordon
Feb 16, 2018
A woman with a strong Christian faith, Margie Gordon was a Prayer Warrior whom enjoyed studying and living The Word. She had a huge heart and cared for so many and was known for her kind and gentle gestures to others when they were not expecting it. Funny, caring, humble and quiet were just a few characteristics that...
Winifred Louise "Wini" Morsches
Feb 15, 2018
Winifred Louise "Wini" Morsches, age 89, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 2:05 pm on Thursday February 15, 2018 at Parkview Whitley Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 8, 1928 in Wheeling, WV, she was the daughter of Hildred Blanco and Mary Eugenia (Lambert) Jones. Wini grew up in Wheeling, WV and attended local...
Bonnie Jean Vielhauer (Minnick) Williamson
Feb 14, 2018
Bonnie Jean (Minnick) Vielhauer Williamson, 76, of Albion, passed away at 6:29 p.m. Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at her home on Big Lake. Born December 23, 1941 in the small community of Cosperville, she was the daughter of Orval L. and Ruth May (Hall) Minnick. She attended Elmhurst High School and Ivy Tech College. Along with being a...
Richard W. Friend
Feb 11, 2018
Richard W. Friend, age 63, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 4:10 am on Sunday February 11, 2018 at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Born on October 31, 1954 in Fort Wayne, IN, he was the son of Robert Dwight and Mary Louise (Beckman) Friend. Richard was a Whitley County resident for most of his life. He attended Columbia...
Willow Ava Stevens
Feb 10, 2018
Willow Ava Stevens, stillborn infant daughter of Trey Wayne Stevens and Chelsea Elise Johnson passed away in the early hours of Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Parkview Regional Medical Center at 1:18 a.m. She weighed 6.5 oz. at 7 inches tall. She is survived by her loving parents, Trey Stevens and Chelsea Johnson; grandparents, Brad and Bridget Johnson,...
Duane M. Wood
Feb 9, 2018
Exemplary hard work and great mechanical ability are just two ways to describe Duane Wood. He was born on July 1, 1930 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Ballard and Cecil (Bowser) Wood. Duane and his siblings, raised during the depression experienced their share of hard times and sometimes went without. In 1944, when Duane was in eighth grade,...
Paul Charles Bills
Feb 9, 2018
Paul Charles Bills, 85, passed away at 10:45 p.m. Friday, February 9, 2018 at Bethlehem Woods, Fort Wayne. Paul was born on October 11, 1932 in Etna-Troy Township, Whitley County, the son of Charles Alfred and Thelma Odetta Campbell Bills. Paul attended Troy Center School and Larwill High School. He then served with the United States Army during...
Myra Kruse
Feb 9, 2018
Always putting others in front of herself, Myra Kruse had had an extremely positive impact on anyone privileged to know her. Although her stature was small, Myra had a huge heart and was loved by all. She was as tough as nails and as sweet as sugar all in one wonderful package. Myra was born on August 13,...
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