Columbia City, IN. Obituaries
Dick D. Kessie
Jun 1, 2015
Dick D. Kessie was born to William H. and Wilda M. (Grable) Kessie on August 12, 1936 in Whitley County, Indiana. If coming of age during the Great Depression shaped the values of hard work and ingenuity among Americans, then Dick surely was a stand-out of his generation. He was fiercely devoted and lovingly driven to make life...
Leonard Gray "Cliff" Baugher
May 26, 2015
Leonard Gray Cliff Baugher, 71, passed away suddenly at 5:55 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Goshen IU Hospital, Goshen, IN where he had been admitted a few hours earlier.He was born on December 17, 1943 in Warsaw, the son of Arthur Herman and Eunice M. (Hatten) Baugher. Leonard Gray earned the title of Pistol Pete at...
Marjorie A. Daniels
May 24, 2015
Marjorie A. Daniels was a loving family woman and an accomplished professional. Her vigor for living was evident in her career advancements as well as in her personal life. She was always there for her family and deeply committed to others. Strong in faith, hope and love, Margie brought joy to her husband, children, grandchildren, friends, neighbors and...
Mary Jane Caudill
May 22, 2015
Mary Jane Caudill, age 92, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 10:05 p.m. on Friday May 22, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor, Columbia City.Born on July 17, 1922 in the Thorncreek Township of Columbia City, she was the daughter of Herbert W. and Mary M. (Hartzel) Kneller. Mary was a lifetime Whitley County resident.She attended Thorncreek Township...
Janet L. Lumpkins
May 20, 2015
Janet L. Lumpkins, 83, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at Miller's Merry Manor in Columbia City.Born July 12, 1931 in Altoona, Pa., she was the daughter of Ira F. and Hazel (Evans) Salkeld. She graduated from Everett High School in Everett, Pa. with the Class of 1949 and attended Penn State College.Janet worked...
John Fetchik
May 17, 2015
John M. Fetchik, 64, of Hollywood, Florida, passed away at 9:47 a.m. Sunday, May 17, 2015 at Memorial Hospital Pembroke in Pembroke Pine, Fla. Born December 12, 1950 in Dover, New Jersey, he was the son of Paul and Helen (Clark) Fetchik. At a young age, John and his family moved from New Jersey to LaPorte, Indiana.There he...
Ned E Ramsey
May 14, 2015
Ned E. Ramsey, age 76, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 7:17 am Thursday, May 14, 2015 at his residence.Born on May 26, 1938 in Kosciusko County, he was the son of Frank Lamar and Geraldine Audra (Jellison) Ramsey. Ned was a graduate of South Whitley High School, Class of 1957.He was a paperwork processor for a...
Faye Ann Nemore
May 8, 2015
Faye Ann Nemore, 51, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly at 8:31 p.m. Friday, May 8, 2015 at her home. Born February 24, 1964 in Wabash, she was the daughter of Dale and MaryNelle (Powers) Good. Faye and her family had moved to the Columbia City area when she was in the 3rd grade. She attended Columbia...
Robert K. Beck
May 5, 2015
Robert Keith Beck, age 85, of rural Whitley County passed away at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at the Village of Sycamore, rural Allen County. Born on July 6, 1929 in Huntington County, he was the son of Gerald S. and Ruth D. (Wilson) Beck. He is a lifetime resident of Whitley County and attended first grade...
Bruce D. James, Sr.
May 5, 2015
With a smile that could light up a room and heart big enough to match, Bruce D. James, Sr., knew that the satisfaction received from a good day's work was nothing compared to the joy received from a smile of a loved one. No stranger to hard work, Bruce had grown up on a farm with a large...
Arnold C. Kiefer
May 1, 2015
Arnold C. Kiefer was a loving family man and an all around great guy. He was faithful in his work and strong in his faith. With his consideration of others and energy for living, Arn was simply a joy to be around. In addition to being a wonderful father and grandfather, Arn was best friends with his wife....
Rosina M. Harber
Apr 29, 2015
In as much as she gave, Rosina Harber was loved abundantly and cherished in the hearts of many. A woman of faith who lived by her convictions, life held many blessings for Rosina. She was thankful for much, and lived life completely and fully at every opportunity. Although she found pleasure in many things, the key to her...
Genevera J. (Wilhelm) Arnold
Apr 26, 2015
With a life that spanned nearly a century, Genevera Wilhelm Arnold created a priceless collection of memories that will be treasured for a lifetime. A loving wife and devoted mother to be sure, she was delighted to become a grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, and her family was her greatest source of pride and joy. With a love for...
Joan Marks
Apr 24, 2015
Joan Marks, 90, of Huntsville, OH passed away at 10:17 p.m. Friday, April 24, 2015 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, OH. Born November 8, 1924 in Etna Troy Township of Whitley County, Ind., she was the daughter of William and Irene (Heintzelman) Clingerman. Joan worked at Blue Bell, the 10 Pin Restaurant and was a nurse's aide...
Rose Mary Jones
Apr 18, 2015
Rose Mary Jones, 83, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away at 3:34 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Parkview Hospital. Born on May 23, 1931 in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Leo S. Adamski and Mellva (Hickey) Flanders. She attended Central Catholic and Northside High School in Fort Wayne. On June 17, 1961, she married Lester...
Marian L. Clark
Apr 18, 2015
Marian L. Clark, 94, of Columbia City, Indiana, and formerly of Fort Wayne passed away at 12:34 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Miller's Merry Manor in Fort Wayne. Born January 9, 1921 in Meadville, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Leon W. and Helen J.(Parker) Jones. She attended Meadville High School. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse....
John Frank Kincaid
Apr 17, 2015
When reflecting on the life of John Kincaid, words such as dedicated, generous and hardworking come to mind, yet it will be his unending love for his family that will be his lasting legacy. Throughout his lifes journey, he was accompanied by his unwavering faith that was an inspiration to all who were within his reach. With the...
Ronald "Moe" W. Alexander
Apr 17, 2015
If there is one thing that everyone who knew Ronald Moe Alexander can agree on it would be that his heart was as big as they come. He was completely devoted to his family, his work, and the communities he called home. Ron was driven and thorough with an insatiable desire to help anyone in need. Although he...
Robert R. Laux
Apr 17, 2015
A hard worker and a friend to everyone he met, Robert Bob Laux was truly a good man. Bob was a lifelong farmer, and just as the sun and the rain nourished his crops, Bobs kind words and mischievous sense of humor nurtured the souls of those around him. Nothing was ever too much trouble for Bob, and...
Willodean "Kit" Langohr
Apr 17, 2015
Willodean "Kit" Langohr, 87, of Pierceton, Indiana, passed away at 6:28 p.m. Friday, April 17, 2015 at her home. Born on August 3, 1927 in Kosciusko County, she was the daughter of Darrell F. and Ruthie M. (Madison) Menzie. She graduated from Warsaw High School with the Class of 1945.On June 3, 1944, she married Billy E. Langohr...
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