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When reflecting on the life of Jennifer Beck, words such as feisty, loud and goofy come to mind, however, the word that paints the most vivid picture of her is genuine. She passionately gave of her time and resources to the family she adored. Never expected to live past the age of five, she lived her life to...
Edward J. Meyers, 93, of Columbia City, died Saturday, June 17, 2017 at North Woods Village in Fort Wayne. One of Whitley Countys longest serving judges, he was born May 18, 1924 in Columbia City to Edward J. Meyers Sr. and L. Eloise Meyers. He grew up in Columbia City and graduated in 1941 from Columbia City High...
Marilyn Dee Johnson was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She lived her life selflessly giving to others, making time to be there for her family and creating many lasting memories for those she leaves behind. Her many talents of crocheting, gardening, and hosting large family get-togethers over the years will be deeply missed by her family...
With a welcoming heart and warm spirit, Sharon Lynn Dunn was a loving woman whose generous ways inspired all who knew her. Born in a time of peace and prosperity and having lived her youth in a time of rapid change, Sharon possessed a natural gift for connecting with others and affording many a sense of belonging and...
Lawrence W. Kissell, 98, of Columbia City passed away Friday, June 9, 2017 at V.A. Northern Indiana Health Care. 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.
When reflecting on the life of Theresa Davis, it is easy to see that whether it was her home or her heart, it was full. She was generous and friendly with a warm and inviting personality that drew others near with ease. Theresa was deeply devoted to her family, and there was nothing she cherished more than being...
Tony L. Angel, 60, of Columbia City, passed away at 4:15 p.m. Thursday, June 8, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. Born April 11, 1957 in Columbia City, he was the son of Arley V. Angel and Shirley A. (Rosen) Angel Bradley. Growing up, he enjoyed shooting his bow and arrow, playing baseball and hunting and trapping....
Patty J. Kessie, 62, of Fort Wayne, and formerly of Columbia City, passed away Monday, June 5, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital. Born July 29, 1954 in Whitley County, she was the daughter of Robert E. and Annabelle (Conner) Kessie. She was born and raised in Columbia City and lived in various states before returning in 2003. She graduated...
Richard C. Dick Martz, Sr., age 89, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 2:15 pm on Sunday June 4, 2017 at his residence. Born on April 17, 1928 in Etna-Troy Township, he was the son of Clyde Orville and Alta Maryjane (Fox) Martz. Dick was a lifelong Whitley County resident. He attended Etna-Troy township grade school and...
David P. Rider, 65, of New Orleans, La., passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2017. Born January 15, 1952 in North Webster, he was the son of Arden and Esther (Martin) Rider. He attended Wawasee High School, earned a bachelor degree from Indiana University in South Bend, and received his PhD from the University of Kansas. After completing a...
Vera E. Hoover, age 88, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 11:20 am on Wednesday May 31, 2017 at Millers at Oak Pointe, Columbia City. Born on November 5, 1928, she was the daughter of Frank and Carolyn (Reed) Cobbs. Vera was a lifetime Columbia City resident and attended school in Coesse. On December 31, 1944 Vera...
Rebecca L. Woodward, 66, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away Sunday morning, May 28, 2017 at her home. Born December 10, 1950 in Marion, she was the daughter of Alvin Arthur and Janis (Shaw) Gillespie. Rebecca graduated from Marion High School with the Class of 1969. She had worked at Lincoln National and Napa in Ft. Wayne before...
Rick L. Bowling, 57, of Big Lake north of Columbia City, Ind., passed away Saturday evening, May 27, 2017 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Born September 15, 1959 in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Lyle G. and Dolores M. (Miller) Bowling. He graduated from Woodburn High School in 1977 and went on to serve...
Paula J. Anders, 68, of Fort Wayne, Ind., passed away at 10:02 a.m. Friday, May 26, 2017 at her home. Born November 29, 1948 in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Paul R. and Marjorie E. (Cullimore) Anders. She lived most of her lifetime in Whitley County and moved to Allen County in the early 1980s. She...
Charlotte Julia Wyman, 92, of Columbia City, passed away at 4:15 am Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Millers at Oak Pointe. Born October 22, 1924 in Windham, Vt., she was the daughter of George J. and Katherine A. (Short) Maloney. Charlotte spent her childhood and early married life in New Hampshire. She graduated Claremont High School with the...
Kathleen Nelson, 94, of Columbia City, and formerly of Clinton, Iowa, passed away at 10:56 a.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Millers at Oak Pointe. Born on April 24, 1923 in the Mediapolis, Iowa region, she was the daughter of Herm and Vivian (Marshall) Drinkall. At a young age her father passed away after being hit by a...
With a remarkable heart of gold and a forever fun-loving spirit, Phyllis Ilene Bear lived a full life. She was a caring wife, a loving mother, and a cherished grandmother and friend to many. It is hard to say goodbye to such a good soul. Phyllis made her lifes debut in the 1920s. This decade was a time...
Todd Hunt, age 73, passed away at 1:28 pm Monday, May 15, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, IN. There will be no services.
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Known for her desire to seek out the fun in life while remaining true to her sometimes stubborn side, Freida Irene Nichols lived to tell about all about her adventures in 98 remarkable years. Though we are sad to say farewell to such a good soul, we can find comfort in the memories of the amazing times we...
From her first days on this Earth, Susan Joan Byer-Cearbaugh took life on with a full embrace. She was happy and kind, and a friend to everyone she met. Her outgoing nature was a magnet for strong friendships that lasted a lifetime. She was a caring mother, a loving grandmother, and a cherished friend to all. Susan will...
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