Columbia City, IN. Obituaries
Larry L. Miller
Oct 14, 2016
Larry Miller was a hardworking family man through and through. He had a heart of gold, was a great storyteller and loved traveling the great United States. He was great at fixing and repairing just about anything and almost always was working on a project. Having never graduated high school, he was quite intelligent and could put any...
Jenna Rochelle England-Overmyer
Oct 13, 2016
All who knew Jenna England Overmyer would agree that she was truly beautiful on the inside and out. She was hardworking and gave everything her all, and although she accomplished so much of which to be proud she remained humble and gracious toward others. Jennas devotion to her family was easy to see, and she was so proud...
Leon Franklin Heffley
Oct 12, 2016
Leon Franklin Heffley, 69, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 11:48 a.m. Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at his home. Born October 3, 1947 in Auburn, he was the son of Harold Dale and Helen June (Zimmerman) Heffley. By the age of 10, Leon and his family moved to Ft. Wayne where he started working a paper route....
Janice Sue Grim
Oct 11, 2016
With a life that spanned times of great change in the world around her, Janice Grim lived fully in the moments she was given while holding her loved ones near. She loved joking around and making people smile, and her zest for life was truly contagious. Nothing was more near and dear to Janices heart than her family,...
Richard C. Bennett
Oct 10, 2016
In the late 20s, the slower pace of life of the mid-west was giving way to hard economic times that laid ahead for the nation. From coast to coast, the Great Depression was officially launched in a country that had seen much growth and prosperity. Despite these troubling times, the young couple of Charles Charley and Pauline (Bodenlos)...
Matthew James Snyder
Oct 9, 2016
Taken from his loved ones too soon, Matthew Snyder was an extraordinary man to know and love. He was a hardworking man who was driven to succeed, and he gave everything his all. To say that Matt liked to talk may be an understatement, and he could also be such a prankster. He treasured spending time with his...
Ina Clingerman
Oct 6, 2016
Ina M. Clingerman, 90, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 11:50 p.m. Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at Millers at Oak Pointe. Born September 5, 1926 in Ft. Wayne, she was the daughter of Samuel B. and Mary M. (Smith) Long. She moved to Whitley County in 1938. She attended school in Allen County and Larwill. She retired...
Robert L. Anders
Oct 3, 2016
On October 3, 2016 Robert Lee Anders, 54, of Columbia City left this earth to undoubtedly go attempt to raise hell in Heaven with the Savior he got to know the past few years of his life. Born August 23, 1962 he was the youngest of three children born to Paul and Margorie (Cullimore) Anders. He graduated from...
Payton Scott Tenney
Oct 2, 2016
Although he was taken from his loved ones much too soon, Payton Tenney touched the lives of so many in his brief time here. He was loving and compassionate with a servants heart that touched so many others. Payton was a loving son and brother who had a special place in his heart for children - perhaps because...
Michael D. Snyder
Oct 2, 2016
Michael D. Snyder, age 58, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 5:45 am on Sunday, October 2, 2016 to attend his final race in heaven. Born on February 2, 1958 in Wellsville, NY he was the son of Horace and Opal (Tanner) Snyder. Michael attended local schools. He was a mechanic at Jim Barnetts Marathon Station for...
Linda Marie Orcutt
Sep 29, 2016
When reflecting on the life of Linda Orcutt, it is easy to see her loving, nurturing, and compassionate heart. She lived to tend to the needs of others whether her family, her patients, or those within her church community, and her kindness was greatly appreciated. Linda loved traveling, but what made all of her adventures so much more...
Sandra S. Pratt
Sep 24, 2016
Sandra S. Pratt, age 71, of Columbia City, passed away at 12:15 am on Saturday September 24, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born on March 31, 1945 in Whitley County, she was the daughter of Ralph and Katherine (Coyle) Pratt. Sandra was a lifetime Whitley County resident. She attended local schools and graduated from Columbia...
Wallace J Green
Sep 21, 2016
With a life that spanned times of great change around him, Wallace Green was a blessing in the lives of everyone he met. He was a hardworking man who was highly talented as well, but using his gifts and talents to help others was his primary focus. Wally and his wife shared a love that most can only...
Willard K. Cupp
Sep 16, 2016
When reflecting on the life of Willard Cupp, it is easy to see that he lived life to the fullest - and then some. He was a man of great strength and courage who never let things get him down, and his ability to persevere through times of trial was truly inspiring. Bill was deeply devoted to his...
James F. Runyan
Sep 14, 2016
James F. Runyan, age 80, of Albion, IN passed away at 4:15 pm Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne, IN. Born on December 2, 1935 in Knox, IN, he was the son of Harley Lee and Rose Lee (King) Runyan, Sr. He had been an Allen County resident since high school then moved...
Autumn Marie Potter
Sep 13, 2016
Autumn Potter, 3 months old, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly the morning of Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Born on June 7, 2016 at Parkview Whitley Hospital, she was the daughter of Brandon J. Potter and Savannah M. Mix. She was 5 pounds 6 ounces and 18 tall. An adorable little girl with...
Brady Alan Truman
Sep 13, 2016
An outgoing, fun-loving, and hardworking man, Brady Truman made life so much fun. He worked hard, but he also knew how to have fun along the way, and the experiences he loved were only better when shared with the people he loved. A devoted family man, Brady was so proud to be a father, and some his best...
Kane Allen Kinley
Sep 11, 2016
With many years yet for his story to be told, the life of Kane Kinley was unexpectedly taken away like a thief in the night. A well-loved man by his family and friends, Kane enjoyed life and all it had to offer. His daughters brought him the greatest joy, and in Kane they found a loving father who...
Dr. William Edward Ed Baltes
Sep 8, 2016
Dr. William Edward Baltes, 66, died Thursday, September 8, 2016. He was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Dr. Joseph H. and Margaret Baltes. He graduated from St. John the Baptist grade school, Bishop Luers High School, attended Xavier University in Cincinnati, and graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. Ed completed a residency in internal medicine and...
James "Jim" R. Jackson
Sep 3, 2016
James Jim R. Jackson, 75, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away Saturday evening, September 3, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born July 14, 1941 in Pittsburg, Pa., he was the son of A. Ray and Jean (Johnson) Jackson. By the age of 2, Jims family moved to Auburn, Indiana. Growing up, he enjoyed riding his bike, fishing...
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