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Barbara  L. Paris

Barbara L. Paris

Sep 2, 2014

When reflecting on the life of Barbara Paris, words such as kindhearted, devoted and hardworking come to mind, yet it will be her unending love for her family that will be her lasting legacy. She was a natural source of love, comfort and hope for so many others, yet it was the moments she shared with those she...

Melvin Mance

Melvin Mance

Sep 1, 2014

Melvin Martel Mance, 81, of Columbia City, Indiana passed away at his home at 10:00 p.m. on Monday, September 1, 2014.He was born on June 21, 1933 in Evanston, Illinois to Stonewall and Anna Mae (White) Mance. Melvin lost both of his parents while in his early teens but, with the guidance of his sister, brothers and uncle,...

Viola  M. Houser

Viola M. Houser

Aug 29, 2014

Viola M. Houser, age 100, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 6:10 a.m. Friday, August 29, 2014 at Parkview Oaks, Columbia City. Born on June 25, 1914 in DeKalb County, she was the daughter of Walter R. and Alta C. (Farner) Hose. She was a lifetime resident of Indiana moving to Columbia City in 1977.She completed her...

Ada  R. Wood

Ada R. Wood

Aug 29, 2014

Ada R. Wood, 79, of Columbia City, IN passed away 5:07 p.m. on Friday August 29, 2014 at her residence.Born on January 9, 1935 in Columbia City, IN, she was the daughter of Ora William and Bessie E. (Zolman) Dowell. She graduated from Columbia City High School with the Class of 1953 and then attended Parkview Methodist School...

Raymond  G. Shoda

Raymond G. Shoda

Aug 28, 2014

Raymond G. Shoda, age 74, of Perrysburg, OH and formerly of Columbia City, passed away at 8:05 p.m. Thursday, August 28, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospital, Maumee, OH.Born on October 14, 1939 in Columbia City, he was the son of William R. (Ben) and Edith Irene (Gay) Shoda. He graduated from Columbia City High School with the Class...

Lavonne  Irene Galway

Lavonne Irene Galway

Aug 26, 2014

Lavonne Irene Hobbs Galway, 86, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away peacefully of kidney failure at 7:21 p.m. Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Born on March 4, 1928 in Grant County, she was the daughter of Noble D. and Dorothy O. (Long) Hobbs. She had lived in Columbia City since 2001. Prior to her move,...

Sandra  S. Farris

Sandra S. Farris

Aug 12, 2014

Sandra S. Farris, 77, of Granger, Ind. passed away at 8:08 pm Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at her daughters home in Mishawaka. Born on July 18, 1937 in Cromwell, she was the daughter of Virgil R. and Anna M.(Priest) Kistler. She graduated from Cromwell High School with the Class of 1955. On May 5, 1956, she married Phillip...

Ronald  E. Neeley

Ronald E. Neeley

Aug 8, 2014

Ronald E. Neeley, 73, of Warsaw, Ind. passed away at 1:35 a.m. Friday, August 8, 2014 at his home with his family by his side. Born on August 31, 1940 in Utica, Pa., he was the son of Hiram J. and Cora M.(Deets) Neeley. He graduated from Meadville High School with the of Class 1958 and attended Erie...

Paul  W. Hile

Paul W. Hile

Aug 6, 2014

Paul Pete Wayne Hile, 45, of Columbia City, Ind. passed away at 12:19 p.m. Wednesday, August 6, 2014 in Columbia City. Born on July 2, 1969 in Columbia City, he is the son of Paul H. and Bonnie J. (Murphy) Hile who survive him. As a youth, Pete enjoyed hanging out with his buddies and playing the new...

Roberta  J Meagher

Roberta J Meagher

Aug 4, 2014

Roberta J. Meagher, 75, of Columbia City, Ind. passed away Monday, August 4, 2014 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born on September 25, 1938 in Wolf Lake, she was the daughter of Marshall and Doris (Mace) Wolfe. Roberta graduated from Columbia City High School with the class of 1956 and received an Associates Degree from Virginia...

Betty  R. Doudt

Betty R. Doudt

Aug 4, 2014

Betty R. Doudt, 98, of Columbia City, Ind. passed away at 5:15 p.m. Monday, August 4, 2014 at Westminster Village in Muncie. Born on May 3, 1916 in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of E.O. and Ruth (Johnson) Ringwalt. In her early years, Betty lived in Fort Wayne before moving to Laud in 1950. In 2000, she...

James  M. Herron

James M. Herron

Aug 1, 2014

James M. Jim Herron, 58, of Columbia City, Ind. passed away at 5:54 p.m. on Friday, August 1, 2014 at his residence.James was born on July 18, 1956 in Fort Wayne and was the son of Paul and Norma (Comer) Herron. James was a lifetime Whitley County resident and graduated from Columbia City High School with the Class...

Franklin  A. Bush

Franklin A. Bush

Jul 26, 2014

Franklin A. Bush, age 83, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 11:39 p.m. Saturday, July 26, 2014 in Columbia City. Born on March 26, 1931 in Fort Wayne, IN, he was the son of Roscoe and Hildegarde (Weaver) Bush. He graduated from Churubusco High School with the Class of 1949 and went on to receive his Bachelor...

Thomas Rudd

Thomas Rudd

Jul 17, 2014

Thomas T. Rudd, 88, of South Whitley, Ind. passed away at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 17, 2014 at his residence after a brief illness. He was born on January 6, 1926 in Culver, the son of Maurice Henry and Lois Isabelle (Todd) Rudd. Tom graduation from South Whitley High School with the Class of 1944 and went on...

Jaxon Blackburn

Jaxon Blackburn

Jul 6, 2014

Infant Jaxon Blackburn, 25 days old, of Columbia City, Ind. passed away unexpectedly at 9:21 a.m. Sunday, July 6, 2014. Born on June 11, 2014 at Parkview Whitley in Columbia City, he was the son of Damon Blackburn and Gabrielle Branning. Additional survivors include paternal grandparents, Andrew Blackburn of Wabash and Patty and Brad Dunnuck of Columbia City;...

Gracelynn  Elizabeth Moyer

Gracelynn Elizabeth Moyer

Jul 5, 2014

Inf. Gracelynn Elizabeth Moyer, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2014 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born at 7:34 p.m. on July 4, 2014, she was the daughter of Tanner Moyer and Annetta Lengacher. Additional survivors are her paternal grandparents, Tim and Diana Moyer of South Whitley; maternal grandparents, Melvin and Ruby Lengacher; and several aunts, uncles...

Lois  E. Sleighter

Lois E. Sleighter

Jul 1, 2014

Lois E. Sleighter, 95, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at her home.Born on March 10, 1919 in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Thurman G. and Nellie I. (Birtwhistle) Busz. She was a resident of Pierceton her entire life until moving in with her daughter five years ago. She...

Harold  L. Rhoades

Harold L. Rhoades

Jun 30, 2014

Harold L. Rhoades, 86, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 1:45 a.m. Monday, June 30, 2014 at Parkview Oaks in Columbia City. Born on November 23, 1927 in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Russel Sr. and Ruth (Stuckey) Rhoades. A lifelong resident of Whitley County, Harold had lived most of his life in South Whitley...

Jeanne  M. Pfeiffer

Jeanne M. Pfeiffer

Jun 29, 2014

Jeanne M. Pfeiffer, 56, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2014 in Columbia City. She was born on October 25, 1957 in Columbia City. She was the daughter of Vassie Tom, Jr. and JoAnn Marie Tom. Jeanne spent her childhoodat Tri Lakes where she first discovered nature, water, swimming and boating. Tri Lakes area...

Jack  L. Flauding

Jack L. Flauding

Jun 27, 2014

Jack Lacey Flauding, 96, of Ellettsville, Ind. passed away Friday, June 27, 2014at Richland-Bean Blossom Health Care Center in Ellettsville. Jack was born to Vernon and Marie (Lacey) Flauding on April 12, 1918.The oldest of four children, Jack is survived by one brother, Gaylord. He is also survived by his devoted wife of 74 years, Ruby Mae (Moore)...

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