Columbia City, IN. Obituaries
Debra M. Bentz-Simon
Jan 11, 2017
Debra Debbie (Bentz) Simon, age 61, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 8:12 pm on Wednesday January 11, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born on April 18, 1955 in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Dean and Laura (Hennig) Bentz. Debbie grew up in the Tri-Lakes area and attended local schools. She graduated...
Janice K. Slavens
Jan 9, 2017
Janice K. Slavens, 74, of Fort Wayne, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017. Born Oct. 19, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan, she was the youngest of the three daughters of Everett and Lorene (Sheets) Rider. Janice was raised in Delphi, Indiana. As a young girl, she enjoyed going fishing with her dad and spending time at her grandparents home...
Alice Marie Davis
Jan 9, 2017
Alice Marie Davis, 85, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 8:11 a.m. Monday, January 9, 2017 at her home. Born July 21, 1931 in Corydon, Ind., she was the daughter of William R. and Frances (Froman) Pease. She attended New Amsterdam School in Corydon and moved to Ohio and on to Ft. Wayne. In 1972 Alice moved...
Janice Kay Andrews
Jan 8, 2017
Janice Kay Andrews, 68, of Larwill, Ind., passed away at 9:10 p.m. Sunday, January 8, 2017 at her home. Born June 6, 1948 in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Roscoe Francis Bud and Alice Ruth (Gaff) Parker. She graduated from Larwill High School with the Class of 1966. On August 30, 1969, Janice married Gene Andrews...
Doris Ann Goldner
Jan 7, 2017
With her vibrant and fun-loving personality, Doris Goldner brought the world around her to life. She was one of the most gracious and genuine people around, and her spirit of generosity had no equal. Doris was deeply devoted to her family, and she treasured her roles as a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother as well. The love she had...
Austin Corey Gray
Jan 4, 2017
Social by nature, Austin Gray was a lover of all people. Very independent and passionate, he never lost sight of his dream of one day working in the film industry. He was a fun-loving son, grandson, step-brother, uncle, and friend to so many. Taken too soon, he leaves behind a rich legacy of living each day to the...
Wyatt Wayne McElroy
Jan 4, 2017
Wyatt Wayne McElroy, 9 months old, of Columbia City, passed away unexpectedly at 5:39 p.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born 2 lbs. and 4 oz. on March 22, 2016, he was the son of Zachrey and Tiairia (VanDusen-Cox) McElroy. He spent his first two months and two days at Parkview Regional...
Patty J. Jones
Jan 4, 2017
Patty J. Jones, 85, of Hamilton, Ind., passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Lakeland Care Center, Angola. Born September 10, 1931 in Covington, Ky., she was the daughter of Carl R. and Pearl G. (Smail) Freyhof. She moved from Kentucky to Fort Wayne, to Garrett, onto Angola and to Hamilton. She graduated from South Side High School...
Karl R. Hardiman
Dec 30, 2016
All who knew Karl Hardiman would agree that he brought the world around him to life. He was a hardworking and honorable man whose spirit of generosity was beyond compare. A loving and devoted father, Karl was over the moon excited to become a grandfather, and being surrounded by his loved ones brought him great joy. A wise...
David E. Lotter
Dec 29, 2016
On January 26th, 1957 in Columbia City, Indiana, David Earl Lotter was welcomed into the world as the first son born to Earl Paul Lotter and mother, Kathleen Lucille (Rider) Lotter. He was taken to the familys home on Chauncey Street to three sisters, Vicky, Tammy and Debbie. Sister Vicky didnt want to keep him and wanted to...
Tonya Jean Fletcher
Dec 28, 2016
Tonya Jean Fletcher, 59, of Albion, Ind., passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born May 31, 1957 in Portland, she was the daughter of Marge (Billman) Fifer. She attended Central Noble High School and received her Associates Degree from Ivy Tech. On January 1, 1988 Tonya married Michael Ray Fletcher. She had...
Violet Scowden
Dec 28, 2016
All who knew Violet Scowden would agree that she was truly beautiful on the inside and out. She was one of the sweetest people around, yet she could also get a bit sassy when she wanted to. Violet treasured her roles as a wife and mother, but she would tell you that nothing was better than becoming a...
John E. Walker
Dec 27, 2016
With a life that spanned times of war and times of peace, times of plenty and times of want, John Walker lived a life of purpose while holding his loved ones near. He was more than willing to work hard to support the family he loved, and he was thrilled to witness his family grow to include grandchildren,...
Helen V. Yoder
Dec 24, 2016
Helen V. Yoder, age 96, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 12:26 pm on Saturday December 24, 2016 at Renaissance Village, Fort Wayne. Born on August 9, 1920 in Kendallville, she was the daughter of Arthur E. and Dissie L. (Hill) Huff . On October 26, 1946 Helen married Hobart E. Yoder in Ligonier. Helen was a...
Janet A. Thompson
Dec 23, 2016
All who knew Janet Thompson would agree that she was truly beautiful on the inside and out. She was never one to worry about the little things; rather, her focus was continually on enjoying each new day that came her way. Blessed to share most of her life with her true love, Janet cherished every moment she had...
Lynn P. Brown
Dec 23, 2016
Lynn P. Brown, age 76 of Columbia City, IN passed away at 11:00 am on Friday December 23, 2016 at his residence. Born on August 8, 1940 in Butler, IN he was the son of Albert and Audrey (Johnson) Brown. Lynn attended Dekalb County schools and graduated from Butler High School with the Class of 1959. On December...
Vaughn Timothy "Tim" Golembiewski
Dec 22, 2016
Vaughn Timothy Tim Golembiewski, age 61, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away at 7:33 pm Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, IN. Born on January 24, 1955 in Fort Wayne, IN, he was the son of Walter and Donna (Russell) Golembiewski. Tim attended South Side High School.He was a tool and die maker...
Donald C. Bowers
Dec 18, 2016
Devout Christian, meticulous, organized, proficient, perfectionist, and hardworking are just a few of many strong traits that could be used to describe Don Bowers. A man who taught the values that shaped lives; he will be dearly missed by his loving family. It was during 1936 when Franklin D. Roosevelt was the 32nd President of the United States,...
Robert L. Shoda
Dec 13, 2016
Throughout his rich and rewarding life, Robert Shoda was a man of purpose with a strong work ethic and a love for life that was contagious to all who were near. He was a lifelong resident of the community he loved, and with his warm and genuine personality he was the sort of person everyone seemed to know....
Fay Williams
Dec 11, 2016
Fay Williams, 80, of Columbia City, Indiana and formerly of Keavy, Kentucky, passed away at 8:44 p.m. Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Englewood Health Rehab in Ft. Wayne. Born April 27, 1936 in Keavy, she was the daughter of Martin R. and Bessie Leanna (Alsip) Williams. Growing up in Keavy, she attended Flatwood School and enjoyed fishing in...
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