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Evelyn Alice Shafter, 92, of Warren, Ind., passed away at 1:40 a.m. Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at Heritage Pointe Retirement Home, Warren.Born on June 19, 1922 in Ellingson, South Dakota, she was the daughter of Celia M. and Beatrice I. (Gooding) Smith. She moved in 1938 to Indiana, and lived briefly in Fort Wayne, Tri Lakes from 1946...
With a song in his heart and a smile that could brighten the gloomiest of days, it was a pleasure to know and love Frank Boggs. A hard working man, Frank lived with integrity and by the values for which he was raised. He helped anyone in need, always offering a helping hand. Frank was a survivor in...
Throughout her rich and rewarding journey, there was nothing that was of greater significance in the life of Betty Harrison than being surrounded by her loved ones. She was a gracious and kindhearted woman who generously served others in ways both great and small. It was easy to see that Betty was married to the love of her...
Mildred Midge Collier, 80, of Larwill, Ind., passed away at 6:55 p.m. Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. Born on August 11, 1934 in Cumberland, Ky., she was the daughter of James and Lillie (Estep) Bush. She grew up in Kentucky and married Roy Howard Collier on July 6, 1950 in Clintwood, Va. After...
Margaret Louise Workman, 82, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 12:08 p.m. Monday, December 8, 2014 at Miller's Merry Manor, Columbia City. Born on January 27, 1932 in Churubusco, she was the daughter of William Stewart and Josie Fern (Truman) Craig. She had lived in Churubusco, Kendallville, Kalamazoo, Mich. and Columbia City.She graduated from Churubusco High School...
Although she was taken from her loved ones much too soon, Tammy Horne packed as much living into the days she was given as she could while at the same time bringing such joy to those around her. She was vivacious and fun-loving with a contagious zest for life that was all her own. Blessed to share much...
John Benjamin Bennie Herr, Jr. age 97, of Columbia City,IN left for his heavenly home, surrounded by his loving family and caregivers at 7:42 a.m. on Saturday December 6, 2014 at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City.Born on April 17, 1917 in Whitley County he was the son of John Benjamin and Ada Florence (Trimmer) Herr, Sr. He was...
William R. Bill Whittenberger, age 69, of Fort Wayne,IN passed away at 6:07a.m. on Friday December 5, 2014, at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home, Fort Wayne.Born on September 3, 1945 in Columbia City, IN he was the son of Arthur Leroy and Florence Marie Dorothy (Kerch) Whittenberger. He attended Arcola schools and graduated from Arcola High School with the...
Joan M. Wilhelm, 75, of Fort Wayne, Ind., died Wednesday, December 3, 2014 with family by her side. She was born to the late Gustave Aloysius and Agnes Strock Stoeckley, January 6, 1939. Joan graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1957 and married the late David J. Wilhelm in 1958. Joan attended Ravenscroft College and worked as...
A hardworking, determined, and honorable young man, Derek Bridegam made a significant impact in the world around him. Not one to be idle, he was always doing something and game for anything in the name of fun. Derek was a man of many interests, yet nothing was better than sharing the things he loved with the people he...
Throughout his rich and rewarding life, Frederick Sheets made the most of each moment while holding his loved ones near. It was easy to see that his beautiful daughter was the light of his life, and together they experienced so many of the best things that life has to offer. Fred was a hardworking man who honorably served...
Taken from her loved ones much too soon, Savannah Labenz, Red as some called her, was the heartbeat of wherever she was. Vivacious, vibrant, and fun-loving, she was also one of the most adventurous and fearless people around. When Savannah loved, she loved with all her heart, and she was deeply devoted to the family and friends she...
Fun-loving, hardworking, and steadfast are just a few of the words that come to mind when reflecting on the life of Perry Joe Coffelt, however, the thread that is woven most frequently throughout his tapestry in time represents the love and devotion he had for his wife and children. He was a kindred spirit who didn't shy away...
Although Mildred Midge Deubner experienced countless enriching experiences throughout her lifes journey, what made these things truly extraordinary was sharing them with the ones she loved. She was a gracious and fun-loving woman with just the right amount of spunk mixed in to everything she did. A devoted wife and mother, Midge was filled with unspeakable joy to...
Renia N. Barile, 49, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2014.Born on October 7, 1965 in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Nicholas and Elizabeth (Canant) Barile. She attended Northrop High School and moved from Ft. Wayne to Louisiana in 2000.While in Louisiana, she worked as a security officer at Big Deal Casino....
Helen L. Baxley, 83, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away Sunday, November 23, 2014 at her home.Born on October 6, 1931 in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Keith and Berniece (Wood) Leininger. She grew up on her family farm outside of Columbia City and graduated from Coesse High School with the Class of 1949.On April 17,...
Georgia Louise (Menzie) Reeg, 96, passed away peacefully at 11:55 a.m. Friday, November 21, 2014 with her loving family surrounding her. She was born the daughter of Charles J. and Mary B. (Gawthrop) Menzie in Washington Township, near Pierceton, Kosciusko County, IN. Georgia grew up on Twin Pines Farms, the Menzie family homestead, in Kosciusko County, which was...
Carole E. Schinbeckler, 80, of Columbia City, Ind. passed away at 7:17 p.m. Friday, November 21, 2014 at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. Born on December 8, 1933 in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Homer A. and Vera M. (Leonard) Schinbeckler. She is a lifetime resident of Columbia City. She graduated from Columbia City High School...
Throughout her rich and rewarding life, Margaret Geiger poured her selfless compassion on all who were near. She was a loving wife and nurturing mother who was thrilled beyond measure to witness her family tree blossom to include the grandchildren and great-grandchildren who were her greatest treasure. A lifelong resident of the community she loved, Margaret was a...
Although his life drew to a close much too soon, Randall Bechtold was a vibrant and hard working man who lived life to the fullest each day. He was a man of great strength and honor who was a firm believer in the notion that everything in life is to be earned whether the clothes on your back...
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