Columbia City, IN. Obituaries
Geraldene A. Slater
Apr 11, 2014
Geraldene A Slater, 97, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 3:30 pm on Friday April 11, 2014 at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City.Born in Kosciusko County on March 6, 1917 she was the daughter of Fred R. and L. Ruth (Harney) Jellison. She graduated from Sidney High School, Sidney, IN with the class of 1935.She lived there...
Janet Kay Koughn
Apr 10, 2014
Janet Kay Koughn, 70, of Kendallville, IN passed away on Thursday April 10, 2014 at Signature Healthcare in Fort Wayne, IN.She was born on June 2, 1943 in Whitley County, and was the daughter of Esta Edwin Pete and Jeanette Adele (Rubrake) Horrell. Janet graduated from Clear Creek High School in Huntington County with the Class of 1962.She...
Walter L. Craig
Apr 4, 2014
A stranger to none and a friend to all, Walter Craig put the spice into the world around him. He had a contagious zest for life with a sense of humor that was hard to miss. With a love for his family that was easy to see, Walter was a devoted husband and father who was so proud...
JOHN J. TESTCASE
Apr 4, 2014
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JACK PETTIGREW
Apr 1, 2014
DUE TO MRS. PETTIGREW'S HOSPITALIZATION ON THURSDAY, JACK'S VISITATION AND FUNERAL SERVICE HAS BEEN POSTPONED. THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS FROM 9-10:00 AM TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2014. FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 10:00 AM AT OUR FUNERAL HOME ON TUESDAY. Jack M. Pettigrew, age 87, of Columbia City and for the past year and half of Auburn,...
Douglas Haigwood
Mar 31, 2014
Douglas Wayne Haigwood, age 43, of Kimmell, IN passed away at 3:30 p.m. Monday, March 31, 2014 at Chain-O-Lakes State Park where he had been fishing on Mudd Lake.Born on January 24, 1971 in Kenneth, MO, he was the son of Leland Wayne Haigwood and Ruth Elizabeth "Ruthie" (Gargus) McKeever. He grew up in Kokomo and at age...
Dolores C. Winters
Mar 27, 2014
All who knew Dolores Winters would agree that she was one of the sweetest people around. She was a loving wife and mother who was fully devoted to making her home a place where all who entered felt loved, accepted, and welcomed. Dolores was a prim and proper woman who always liked to look her best, and as...
ROBERT D. TRACY
Mar 21, 2014
Robert D. Tracy, 85, of Columbia City, Indiana passed away at 2:05 p.m. Friday, March 21, 2014 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Born on May 23, 1928 in Oblong, Illinois, he was the son of Clarence Lester and Letha L.(Alexander) Tracy. He was born and raised in Oblong where he helped out doing chores on...
JAMES E. WOLFE
Mar 20, 2014
Always friendly, fun-loving, and outgoing, Jim Wolfe was an easy person to get along with. A stranger to none, it was a joy sharing his company which often proved to be a time of laughter. Jim was a hardworking man who loved his family beyond compare. Gone but never to be forgotten, the memory of Jim lives on...
GARY WAYNE KING
Mar 15, 2014
Gary King, age 58 of Columbia City, IN passed on Saturday March 15, 2014 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.Born on July 4, 1955 in Columbia City he was the son of Roderick A. and Dorothy A. (Coffelt) King. Gary enjoyed nature in general and loved being outdoors.He loved all animals and always had a dog nearby.To...
ERNEST "ERNIE" COY
Mar 12, 2014
Through the life of Ernest Coy, Jr., we can learn that true happiness is not found in what we have, rather, it is in the moments we have to savor with the ones we love that we are richly blessed. He accomplished great things of which to be proud, but he was a humble man who took great...
THERON GALE DAFFORN
Mar 11, 2014
With a life that spanned nearly a century, Theron Gale Dafforn was a man of principal, integrity, and sound moral convictions that all made him a man to admire. He had a complete understanding of what it means to work hard and was determined to finish every project that he took on. A loving husband and devoted father,...
BETTY J. BLAISING
Mar 8, 2014
Betty Jane Blaising was a loving, strong, resilient woman whose focus was never on what she had, rather, her focus was on what she could share with those around her. She often affirmed If life gives you lemons, make lemonade.She was a fun-loving and compassionate woman who was guided by an unwavering faith that was her constant companion.Sharing...
DONALD "DONNIE" RAY MARTIN
Mar 2, 2014
Described as an awesome husband, father, papaw, a prayer warrior, and a man who looked to make the world around him a better place, Donald Martin was a gift in the lives of those around him. He was an outdoorsman through and through who had a special place in his heart for all animals as well. Don was...
LADDIE L. SLAVICEK
Feb 25, 2014
Whether he was tinkering around the house, helping others, or spending time with the family he loved, Ladd Slavicek sought perfection in everything he did. He was a hard working man with an exceptionally strong work ethic and lived with a faith all his own. Ladd had the integrity of a man his children looked up to, and...
TIMOTHY D. HEARLD
Feb 19, 2014
Although he accomplished so much of which to be proud, Timothy Hearld was a humble man whose heart beat to make a difference in the world around him. A lifelong resident of the community he loved, through the generosity of both his time and resources he made a significant impact in the lives of countless others. Tim was...
RONALD L. SHOEMAKER
Feb 18, 2014
Ronald L. Shoemaker, 59, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. Born on January 18, 1955, Ron was the son of Harold Bud Shoemaker and Sandra (Moore) Dujardin. He was raised in Osceola and graduated from Penn High School with the Class of...
DONALD WORLEY
Feb 15, 2014
Donald R. Worley, 74, of South Whitley passed away at 11:42 p.m. Saturday, February 15, 2014 at the Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. He was born on March 17, 1939 in Illinois. He was the son of Marion and Viola (Andre) Worley. He graduated from Atwood High School with the Class of 1957. He served with...
INFANT WYATT GLENN MCKINLEY
Feb 15, 2014
Infant Wyatt Glenn McKinley, of Columbia City, was sent up to Heaven on Saturday, February 15, 2014. He was delivered at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Wyatt is survived by his loving parents, Robert E. McKinley and Sara D. Gutierrez. They both reside in Columbia City.Additional survivors include maternal grandparents, Scott and Vickie Heath of Columbia...
GLADYS J. GERDING
Feb 15, 2014
Gladys Juanita Gerding, 71 of Larwill, IN passed away at 6:40 p.m. Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. She was born on September 23, 1942 in Summerset, Kentucky and was the daughter of Goldie and Louella (Parsons) Bell. She grew up in Union City and was married on November 12, 1972 in Marion, KY...
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