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Wyatt  Arthur Loe

Wyatt Arthur Loe

Aug 31, 2016

Wyatt Arthur Loe, infant son of Victoria Loe, was stillborn at 4:38 pm on Wednesday August 31, 2016 at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Additional survivors include his sisters Arianna and Ellianna; grandparents Janice Zammetti and Bobby Hersha; great-grandmother Mary Lou Loe. He was preceded in death by a great-grandfather Arthur Loe. A graveside service for Wyatt will be held...

Barbara  A. Waller

Barbara A. Waller

Aug 29, 2016

Barbara A. Waller, 65, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 10:22 a.m. Monday, August 29, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born February 13, 1951 in Illinois, she was the daughter of Charles Lohse and Normal (Phipps) Geis. Barb was a member of St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church. She was talented at knitting...

Kaila  Cheyanne Cearbaugh

Kaila Cheyanne Cearbaugh

Aug 26, 2016

Kaila Cheyanne Cearbaugh was the life of every party and lived her life to the fullest. Her compassionate way of being was evident through her love of working with special needs children, caring for animals and her connection to the outdoors. She was a kind-hearted person who saw the good in everyone. Kaila loved to make others laugh...

Helen  Joan Wysong

Helen Joan Wysong

Aug 23, 2016

Helen Joan Wysong, 88, of Wolf Lake, passed away at 8:10 a.m. Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at North Ridge Village Nursing. Born December 18, 1927 in Cromwell, she was the daughter of Merle and Ruby (Knox) Bennett. A lifetime resident of Wolf Lake, Joan graduated from Wolf Lake High School with the Class of 1945. On December 28,...

Clarice  Ann Sloan

Clarice Ann Sloan

Aug 22, 2016

The nurturing love and concern of a mother never ends, and so it was in the life of Clarice Sloan. Clarice was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother to those entrusted to her care. Although she appreciated her alone time, Clarice enjoyed time spent with her beloved family and she did so with a love all her own....

Reva Grable

Reva Grable

Aug 20, 2016

Reva M. Grable, 79, formerly of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 2:25 p.m. Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Hospice of Hope, Maysville, Ky. Born May 4, 1937 in Guage, Ky., she was the daughter of Charles E. and Mattie Lou (Roberts) Banks. Reva attended school in Ownesville, Kentucky and spent her adult years living in Germany, Indiana...

Sophia  H. Long

Sophia H. Long

Aug 18, 2016

Sophia Haley Long, 6, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away at 10:02 a.m. Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born June 1, 2010 in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Christopher Leon Long and Molly Kirsten (Long) Long. Sophia grew up on her familys farm in Pierceton. On June 27, 2010, she was...

Sara  M. Bennett

Sara M. Bennett

Aug 14, 2016

With ways all her own, it was the heart of Sara Bennett that lovingly held her family close. Through unyielding faith, she was a woman who knew the value of hard work and the meaning of giving without expecting anything in return. Saras loving compassion and nurturing example touched the hearts of many. For these things and so...

Gary Lawson

Gary Lawson

Aug 13, 2016

Gary Lawson was the sort of man who was ready to give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. He was stubbornly independent, and while he could sometimes be considered bullheaded as a result, Gary was open-minded and refrained from judging others. He was the kind of man who would give it to you straight...

Candela  Jean Confer

Candela Jean Confer

Aug 10, 2016

The kind and caring spirit of Candela Jean Confer departed this earth to join our Heavenly Father. Daughter to Richard Earl Sr. and Edna Mae Proctor (Krill). Born March 21, 1950 and raised in Fort Wayne, a proud graduate of Southside High school, class of 1968. Became a Christian and was baptized August 24, 1969. Found her soul...

Larry Coble

Larry Coble

Aug 6, 2016

Larry Lee Coble, 76, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 1:20 p.m. Saturday, August 6, 2016 at his home. Born March 6, 1940 in Wabash County, he was the oldest child of Morris E. and Lucille H. (Albright) Coble. He grew up in the South Whitley area until he was in middle school and his parents moved...

Patsy  M. McClure

Patsy M. McClure

Aug 4, 2016

A faithful servant, Patsy McClure was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She lived her life selflessly by giving her time and energy to her family. She cared for each and every one of her precious grandchildren and great-grandchildren. It brought her great joy to share in their lives and know that they were successful and happy. A...

Donald  C. Hatfield

Donald C. Hatfield

Aug 1, 2016

Donald C. Hatfield, 75, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away in his sleep Monday morning, August 1, 2016 at his home. Born July 26, 1941 in Blue Lake of Whitley County, he was the son of Richard E., Sr. and Edna L. (Henline) Hatfield. Growing up in Noble County, he attended Kendallville High School and then moved to...

Larry  R. Link

Larry R. Link

Jul 31, 2016

Larry Link never knew a stranger. The combination of his outgoing, energetic personality and his impeccable integrity made him great at his job, a benefit to his church, and invaluable to his precious family. His positive outlook set the tone for his fellow employees and when the family received the heartbreaking news of his ALS, he helped sustain...

William  C. Barney

William C. Barney

Jul 20, 2016

All who knew William Bill Barney would agree that he was truly extraordinary. He was a man of great honor and courage who touched so many within the community he called home throughout the majority of his life. A loving husband and father, Bill was thrilled to be an active part of his grandchildrens lives. Life was not...

Joan Walters

Joan Walters

Jul 18, 2016

Joan A. Walters, 85, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away Monday, July 18, 2016 at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City. Born January 14, 1931 in Whitley County, she was the daughter of August and Lula (Beeching) Beerwert. She graduated from Coesse High School with the Class of 1949. She spent her working career as a secretary. She...

Jerry  L. Zent

Jerry L. Zent

Jul 14, 2016

Jerry L. Zent, age 77, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 12:20 p.m. on Thursday July14, 2016 at Kendallville Manor, Kendallville. Born on August 1, 1938 in Noble County, he was the son of Howard and Eloise (Miles) Zent. Jerry was a lifetime Whitley County resident. He attended local schools and graduated from Wolf Lake High School...

Cynthia  A. Hertsel

Cynthia A. Hertsel

Jul 12, 2016

Cynthia A. Hertsel, 93, of Columbia City, Ind. passed away at 6:17 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at her home at Millers at Oak Point Assisted Living Facility, Columbia City. Born August 20, 1922 in Whitley County, she was the daughter of George O. and Louella (Stallsmith) Alexander. She resided in Washington Township during the early years of...

Sharon  I. Shively

Sharon I. Shively

Jul 2, 2016

When reflecting on the life of Sharon Shively, it is easy to see that her faith and the love for her family were her greatest gifts. She was selfless when it came to others, and her generosity was truly unmatched. Sharon was thrilled to be a mother, but she just may have argued that nothing was better than...

Ardith  A. Smith

Ardith A. Smith

Jul 1, 2016

Ardith A. Smith, age 87, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 1:30 a.m. on Friday July 1, 2016 at Betz Nursing Home, Auburn. Born on June 21, 1929 in Whitley County, she was the daughter of David A. and Jennie C. (Quinn) Weigold. Ardith was a lifetime Noble County resident and resided near the Noble/Whitley County Line....

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