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Patty  J. Jones

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Roger  E. Kelley

Roger E. Kelley

Dec 7, 2016

With a life that spanned times of great change in the world around him, Roger Kelley lived a life of purpose while holding his loved ones near. He was never one to worry about the things of this world, rather, his focus was on living out the faith that he held near and dear to his heart. Second...

Paul  Joseph Scutt

Paul Joseph Scutt

Dec 7, 2016

Paul Joseph Scutt, age 67, of LaFollette, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016. He was a member of Cedar Hill Baptist Church, where he was a Trustee and Treasurer, and retired as Senior VP, after 45 years with Kroger Company. Paul was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran that was awarded with a Bronze Star and two Army...

Evelyn  D. Sheets

Evelyn D. Sheets

Nov 29, 2016

When reflecting on the life of Evelyn D. Sheets, it is easy to see that she was all about family. She was a hardworking woman in everything she did, yet she also made the time to enjoy life along the way. A devoted wife and mother, Evelyn was filled with unspeakable joy to witness her family tree blossom...

Rose  Marie Fearnow

Rose Marie Fearnow

Nov 27, 2016

All who knew Rose Marie Fearnow would agree that she was one of the sweetest people around. She was resilient and determined with an unwavering strength that was so inspiring. Rose treasured her roles as a mother, but there was nothing as wonderful as becoming a grandmother in her book. Deeply devoted to the Catholic faith, she exemplified...

Dorothy  Jean Fletcher

Dorothy Jean Fletcher

Nov 27, 2016

All who knew Dorothy Fletcher would agree that she was truly beautiful on the inside and out. She had the biggest heart and was the sort of person who would do whatever she could for someone else. A loving wife and mother, Dorothy was filled with unspeakable joy to witness her family tree blossom to include the grandchildren,...

Robert  Louis Elkins

Robert Louis Elkins

Nov 27, 2016

Robert Louis Elkins, age 82, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 11:59 am on Sunday November 27, 2016 at his residence. Born on November 30, 1933 in South Whitley he was the son of Thomas and Violet (Holler) Elkins. Robert grew up in South Whitley and graduated from South Whitley High School with the Class of 1952,...

Billie  L. Foster

Billie L. Foster

Nov 26, 2016

Billie L Foster, 74, passed away November 26, 2016 at his residence in Reno, Nevada with his family at his side. Bill was born in 1941 in Columbia City, Indiana to Glen and Golda (Staples) Foster. Bill graduated from Columbia City Joint High School in 1961. He retired after 42 years in the printing business from RR Donnelley....

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