Columbia City, IN. Obituaries
Donald Jack Hohenstein
Oct 28, 2016
All who knew Donald Jack Hohenstein would agree that he was truly extraordinary. He was a man of honor and unwavering convictions who believed in putting the needs of others ahead of his own. Jack was blessed to share the majority of his life with his true love, and together they witnessed their family tree blossom to include...
Susie Wireman
Oct 26, 2016
Susie Wireman, 79, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 12:58 p.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at her home. Born January 28, 1937 in McGoffin County, Ky., she was the daughter of Adam and Rebecca (Howard) Whitaker. She attended McGoffin County schools and on November 12, 1953 she married Sam Wireman. In 1962 they moved to Columbia City...
John C Love
Oct 20, 2016
John Charles Love, age 86, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 3:20 a.m. on Thursday October 20, 2016 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Born on October 26, 1929 in Lowell, IN he was the son of Harold William and Edith Arvilla (Griesel) Love. John attended Tri-Creek Schools and graduated from Lowell High School with...
Geraldine "Jeri" Dailey
Oct 19, 2016
E. Geraldine Jeri Dailey was a vibrant woman with a strong faith. Challenges in life were met with confidence in God and a deep love for people. Having grown up with little, Jeri appreciated everything she had, and out of everything she valued, family meant the most. She was a devoted sister, wife, mother and grandmother who made...
Martha L. Maggart
Oct 17, 2016
Martha L. Maggart, 96, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 4:00 a.m. Monday, October 17, 2016 at Heritage Park, Fort Wayne. Born June 30, 1920 in Whitley County, she was the daughter of LeRoy Dexter and Lola (Gaerte) Gaylord. A lifelong resident of Whitley County, Martha graduated from Washington Center with the Class of 1938. On March...
Lenville Gregory
Oct 15, 2016
Lenville E. Gregory, 78, of Albion, Ind., passed away at 5:10 p.m. Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Parkview Noble Hospital. Born April 10, 1938 in Rexville, Kentucky, he was the son of Earl and Irene (Halsey) Gregory. By the age of three, his mothers parents moved to northern Indiana and settle near Wawasee and Lenvilles parents joined them...
Barbara K. O'Banion
Oct 14, 2016
Barbara K. OBanion, age 80, of Montross, VA passed away at 2:24 am Friday, October 14, 2016 at her residence. Born on October 28, 1935 in Huntington, IN she was the daughter of Ora D. and Louise (Williams) Arehart Mossburg. Barbara attended Huntington County Schools and graduated from Huntington High School, with the Class of 1953. On July...
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...
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