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Donald  E. Gruber

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Dick  D. Kessie

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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...

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