Columbia City, IN. Obituaries
Donna M. Grimes
Feb 28, 2017
Donna M. Grimes, 80, of Kimmell, passed away at 5:55 a.m. Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Parkview Noble Hospital. Born December 16, 1936 in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Earl and Wilma M. (Ernst) Stidham. Donna was raised on a farm near Larwill and attended Columbia City High School. On June 1, 1956 she married James...
Cameron Zane Martin
Feb 22, 2017
Cameron Zane Martin, 27 days old, passed away in the arms of his mother with his dad by their side at 4:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at the familys home in Ft. Wayne. Born at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 1:56 a.m., Cameron weighed 5 lbs. 8.9 oz. and was 20...
Dennis Dale Gay
Feb 19, 2017
During the course of his 68 years, Dennis Denny Dale Gay touched, moved, and inspired all who were lucky enough to share time with him. A devoted family man, Denny loved nothing more than sharing time with his treasured family including his beautiful wife of 50 years, Deborah, his treasured children, and his delightful grandchildren. Though gone much...
Harold W. Wolfe
Feb 18, 2017
Harold W. Wolfe, 67, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017 at his home. Born June 28, 1949 in Columbia City, he was the son of Arley and Velma (Vanderford) Wolfe. He graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1967. Following serving in the U.S. Navy, Harold did an apprenticeship for...
John R. DeWitt
Feb 14, 2017
John R. DeWitt, 67, of Big Lake, near Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 2:15 a.m. Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home. Born September 18, 1949 in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Robert E. and Joanne A. (Sundsmo) DeWitt. He attended Snider High School in Fort Wayne and received his Associates Degree...
Patrick A. Webster
Feb 8, 2017
With a life that spanned times of great change in the world around him, Patrick Webster lived life to the fullest while holding his loved ones near. He was a longtime resident of the community he loved, and with his fun-loving personality he was the sort of person everyone seemed to know. Although he accomplished so much of...
Carol A. Beers
Feb 8, 2017
Truly beautiful on the inside and out, Carol Beers lived an extraordinary life while holding her loved ones near. She was never one to worry about the things of this world, rather, her days were focused on loving and serving those around her in ways both great and small. Carol was a loving wife and mother who treasured...
Arnold C. Keuneke
Feb 5, 2017
Spanning nearly a century Arnold C. Keunekes life bore witness to times of tremendous trial and profound peace and prosperity. With a deeply rooted faith, a loving heart, and natural sense of fortitude, Arnold with his beloved family at his side, lived each moment fully. Arnold lived his life honorably serving family, country, and community. A resourceful, talented,...
Everett Rhys Brineman
Feb 4, 2017
Infant Everett Rhys Brineman, was delivered weighing 3 pounds, 10 ounces at 16 tall at 10:20 a.m., on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City. He is survived by a loving family including his parents, Roger Brineman, of Ft. Wayne and Cameron Garza, of Warsaw; grandparents, Jim and Janice Brineman, of Churubusco and Lionel...
James Davies
Jan 31, 2017
All who knew James Davies would agree that he brought the world around him to life. He was a hardworking man who accomplished so many things to be proud of, but it was his family that was his greatest source of pride and joy. Blessed to share the best years of his life with his true love, Jim...
Evelyn Marie Fahl
Jan 27, 2017
When reflecting on the life of Evelyn Fahl, words such as kindhearted, hardworking, and diligent come to mind, but perhaps the word that creates the most vivid picture of her is the word selfless. She continually put everyone before herself, and she was willing to do whatever needed to be done in order to bless someone else. Evelyn...
William Alan Nicholson
Jan 27, 2017
William Alan Bill Nicholson, age 59, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away Friday, January 27, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, after a short illness. Born March 7, 1957, at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Fairborn, Ohio, he was the son of Lt. Col. John Kennon and Shirlee June (Boal) Nicholson. Bill spent four early...
Joann T. Hinen
Jan 24, 2017
A woman innately centered in love, faith, and fortitude Joann T. Hinen lived an extraordinary life. She embraced each day as an embodiment of faith living in conscious service to others. Whether working to create a loving home where all were welcome, serving her church and the school she worked in, caring for the farm, or playing cards...
Kathleen Alyce Hinen
Jan 19, 2017
Kathleen Alyce Hinen, 78, of Columbia City passed away at 10:00 p.m. Thursday, January 19, 2017 at her residence. She was born on June 4, 1938 in Allen County, the daughter of Anthony Osmond and Marie Margaret (Roth) Mulligan. Kathy graduated from Central Catholic High School with the Class of 1956. She married Thomas Edward Hinen on May...
Duane H. Janssen, Sr.
Jan 19, 2017
Duane H. Janssen, Sr., 93, of Columbia City, Indiana and formerly of St. Petersburg, Florida, passed away at11:30 pmThursday, January 19, 2017 at Millers at Oak Pointe in Columbia City. Born September 26, 1923 in Willow Lake, SD. He was the son of Eilert and Rose (Meister) Janssen. He graduated from Mitchell High School in South Dakota and...
Edna E. Bates
Jan 18, 2017
A lifelong resident of the community she loved, Edna Bates was a blessing in the lives of everyone she met. A woman of faith, she was always willing to do whatever she could to help others in ways both great and small. An inspiration to so many, Edna and her beloved Ken exemplified what marriage is truly intended...
Richard D. Meinika
Jan 18, 2017
A lifelong member of the community he loved, Richard D. Meinika lived a life of purpose while holding his loved ones near. He was a hardworking man who worked tirelessly to provide for the family he shared with the love of his life. Together Dick and his wife farmed their land, and they were so blessed to witness...
D.C. Osborn
Jan 17, 2017
D.C. Osborn, 85, passed away on Tuesday morning, January 17, 2017 in Columbia City.He was born June 1, 1931 in Muncie, the son of Charles Edward and Dorothy A. (Ross) Osborn. D.C. was raised by his father and step-mother, Mary Andrews Osborn and served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He met his...
Eldon Bud E. Sheets
Jan 12, 2017
Eldon Bud Sheets lived a vibrant life. A faithful husband, loving father, and fun-loving grandfather, he leaves behind a rich legacy of always looking for the silver lining in everything. He was generous with both his time and his valuable resources, leaving each person he knew feeling special in his presence. He had an extraordinary way of helping...
Sena B. Setser
Jan 12, 2017
Sena B. Setser, age 64, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 3:27 pm on Thursday January 12, 2017 at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Born on October 4, 1952 in Logan, WV she was the daughter of John Frank and Zanna Marie (Bragg) Gillum. Sena moved from West Virginia to North Manchester midway through high school and graduated from...
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