Columbia City, IN. Obituaries
Rev. Thomas Meade Douglas
Aug 4, 2015
To achieve ones calling is one of the greatest gifts, and Rev. Thomas M. Douglas was a man who followed after Gods own heart. Thomas knew from a young age he was meant for the ministry, and through his growing faith, he came to be a servant of the Lord. A man of integrity, honesty and dignity, he...
Mariann Hicks
Aug 2, 2015
Although she was taken from her loved ones without warning, Mariann Hicks left no doubt in the minds of her loved ones of just how deeply they were loved. She was selfless, caring, and generous - the sort of person who would do whatever she could for others in ways both great and small. A more devoted family...
Lyle D. Zorger
Jul 31, 2015
With a life that spanned times of great change in the world around him, Lyle Zorger was a no-frills sort of guy who made the most of the days he was given while holding his loved ones close to his heart. He was the sort of person who could find the silver lining along any black cloud, and...
Lora Ann Ray
Jul 29, 2015
Lora Ann Ray, 55, of Columbia City, Ind. passed away at 10:00 pm Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Born November 25, 1959 in Whitley County, she was the daughter of James L. Ray and Dorothy M. (Hinen) Ray. Lori has been a lifetime resident of Whitley County except for 10 years...
Kenneth L. Kauffman
Jul 19, 2015
Kenneth L. Kauffman, 64, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015, at his home. Born on April 21, 1951 in Salem, Ohio he was the son of Victor Kauffman and Dorothy (Detrow) Kauffman. Growing up in Northeast Ohio, Ken graduated from Crestview High School before continuing on to nearby Youngstown State University where he studied...
Lisa R. Wilson
Jul 16, 2015
Lisa R. Wilson, age 57, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 11:35 a.m. Thursday, July 16th, 2015 at Millers Merry Manor at Oak Pointe, Columbia City. She was born on May 2, 1958 in Chicago, Ill. and spent much of her childhood there. Moving to Tennessee at 16 years old, Lisa would find a love for the...
Peggy Bolen
Jul 15, 2015
Peggy J. Bolen, age 63, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at 6:06 p.m. at her residence.Born on February 5, 1952 in LaPorte County, she was the daughter of James Cowgill Sr. and Mary (Spradling) Cowgill. Growing up in the LaPorte area, Peggy graduated from LaPorte High School with the class of 1970. Moving...
Dale R. Coffelt, Sr.
Jul 9, 2015
Dale R. Coffelt Sr., 71, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away, Thursday, July 9th, 2015 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.Born March 25, 1944 in Dekalb County, he was the son of Perry Eugene and Florence (Brendel) Coffelt. He has been a lifetime area resident.He attended Columbia City Joint High School and worked as both a...
Thelma E. North
Jun 30, 2015
Thelma E. North, 92, of Warsaw, Indiana, passed away at 6:55 pm Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at Miller's at Oak Pointe in Columbia City. Born February 9, 1923 in Etna-Troy Township of Whitley County, she was the daughter of Malen Ray and Mary Ann (Beeks) North. Thelma lived most of her life in Whitley and Kosciusko Counties, except...
Lois Plew
Jun 28, 2015
Lois V. Plew, 87, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away Sunday, June 28, 2015 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Born December 21, 1927 in Cumberland, Md., she was the daughter of John Peter and Martha Ellen (Petenbrink) Clark. She was the youngest of 12 children. While working in Washington D.C. during WWII, Lois met Roger...
Harriet Barbara Redman
Jun 27, 2015
Harriet Barbara Redman, 94, of Crown Point, Ind., passed away at 7:18 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Wittenberg Village in Crown Point. Born March 27, 1921 in Arcadia, she was the daughter of Harry Peter and Ersa Edna (Heisser) Waltz. Harriet was baptized on April 24, 1921 by Rev. Albert A. Fenner at Emanuel Lutheran Church in...
Nita Prine
Jun 23, 2015
With unending love for her family and friends, Nita Prine was a gift to her friends and loved ones. She took great care in making her loved ones feel special, and she was the sort of person who would do anything for anyone. A more devoted mother would be hard to find, but Nita just may have argued...
Jack Schram
Jun 23, 2015
A people person who was eager to help others, Jack Stanley Schram was a blessing to those around him. He was a longtime resident of the community he loved, and as a man of faith he made a positive impact in the lives of countless others. A devoted family man, Jack enjoyed traveling around the world but was...
Donald E. Gruber
Jun 21, 2015
Donald E. Gruber, age 77, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 10:35 am Sunday, June 21, 2015 at his home.Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, IN.Please check back for complete obituary information including visitation and funeral dates and times.
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Roy Howard Collier
Jun 19, 2015
Roy Howard Collier, age 88, of Larwill, passed away at 4:40 a.m. on Friday June 19, 2015 at his residence.Born on September 12, 1926 in Eolia, Kentucky, he was the son of J. Ballard and Hila (Branson) Collier. He grew up in Kentucky and married Mildred Midge Bush on July 6, 1950 in Clintwood, Va.Roy proudly served his...
Amanda Fawn Jackson
Jun 18, 2015
Amanda Fawn Jackson, age 33, of Columbia City, IN, passed away suddenly at 11:41 a.m. on Thursday June 18, 2015 at her residence.Born on October 23, 1981, in Fort Wayne, IN, she was the daughter of Steven and Malana (Harrison) Alvey. Amanda was a lifetime Whitley County resident.She attended Columbia City High School and graduated with the Class...
Gerald E. Ramsey
Jun 16, 2015
All who knew Gerald Jerry Ramsey would agree that he was larger than life. He was hardworking and driven to succeed, yet he also took the time to enjoy life along the way. Although Jerry accomplished so much of which to be proud, there was no greater gift in his life than his family that grew to include...
Kenneth A. Harris
Jun 14, 2015
There were endless things to love and admire about Ken Harris. Foremost were Kens faith and the way in which he relied on his Lord throughout lifes obstacles, and praising Him through the many blessings that came his way. Ken inspired all with his positive attitude, perseverance, and his quick wit which brought smiles to the faces of...
JoAnn M. Tom
Jun 11, 2015
JoAnn Marie Tom, 91, of Columbia City, IN passed away Thursday night, June 11 2015, at Millers at Oak Pointe, Columbia City. Born on January 17, 1924 in South Whitley, she was the daughter of Russel Dimmick and Eva Wanda(Bretsinger) Dimmick. She was born and raised near South Whitley, eventually moving to Larwill where she graduated from Larwill...
Duane Omer Gamble
Jun 10, 2015
Duane Omer Gamble (born Omer Duane), 95 of Goshen, Indiana passed away at 9:35 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at the Maples in Goshen. He was born October 4, 1919 to Omer Emery and Opal Marie (Edgington) Gamble in Huntington County. Duane graduated from Washington Center High School with the Class of 1937.He married Edna E. Kneller in...
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