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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)...

Genevieve  "Jenny" Frazier

Genevieve "Jenny" Frazier

Jun 12, 2014

Genevieve "Jenny" Frazier, 99, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Lutheran Hospital.Born on December 5, 1914 in Jefferson Township, she was the daughter of Gus and Myra (Hay) Hine. She was born and raised in Jefferson Township and has lived most of her life in that area.She graduated Jefferson Center High School with...

Bonnie  L. Wolfe

Bonnie L. Wolfe

Jun 11, 2014

Bonnie L. Wolfe, 82, of Churubusco, Ind. passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born on July 14, 1931 in Bloomington, Ill., she was the daughter of Arvil "Doc" and Goldie Mae (Snare) Laymon. She was a graduate of Andrews High School. On November 17, 1976 she married Verlin "Bud" Wolfe. She worked at...

Norma  E. Boggs

Norma E. Boggs

Jun 3, 2014

Norma E. Boggs, 91, of Scottsville, N.Y. passed away at 9:17 a.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at Episcopal Church Home, Rochester, N.Y. Born on October 12, 1922 in Allen County, Ind. she was the daughter of Earl and Hilda (Frazier) Sprouls. She has lived her entire life in the Churubusco area until 2010 when she decided to move...

Mildred  Remaly Sheets

Mildred Remaly Sheets

Jun 2, 2014

Mildred Remaly Sheets, 91, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 4:40 am Monday, June 2, 2014 at Millers Merry Manor, Columbia City. Born on April 3, 1923 in Mulberry, she was the daughter of Joseph George and Orpha Ethel (Troxel) Miller. She lived in Lafayette area much of her life including West Lafayette, Rossville and also in...

George  "Butch" Mast

George "Butch" Mast

May 31, 2014

George Butch Mast was an energetic man and supportive husband and father. He was always ready for a good time, yet his concern for others outweighed his desire for fun. He would do anything for anyone. Whether it was for a family member, friend or even a neighbor, Butch could be counted on to be there. He loved...

Ross  L. Cook

Ross L. Cook

May 30, 2014

A free spirited, fun loving, and adventurous person, Ross Cook was an extraordinary man to know and love. He was a stranger to none and a friend to all with a colorful sense of humor as well. Ross was a devoted husband and father whose family tree blossomed to include eight grandchildren who were his greatest source of...

Virginia "Ginny" M. Freeman

Virginia "Ginny" M. Freeman

May 27, 2014

When reflecting on the life of Virginia Freeman, words such as gentle, soft spoken, and gracious come to mind. She lived a life of purpose that was deeply rooted in faith that was the compass she used to direct her steps. Ginny, or Grandma Ginn Ginn as she was affectionally called by her grandchildren, was blessed to share...

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