Columbia City, IN. Obituaries
Karl W. Fuerste, Jr.
Mar 21, 2025
Karl W. Fuerste, Jr., 71, of Crooked Lake, Columbia City, IN, passed away unexpectedly at his home Friday, March 21, 2025. Born July 27, 1953, in St. Paul, Minnesota, he was the son of the late Karl W. Fuerste Sr. and Susan “June” (Zickel) Fuerste.
His early years were spent in the Ada, Michigan area. He attended Forest Hills High School...
Freda Boggs
Apr 15, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Freda Boggs, age 83, of South Whitley, Indiana. She left this world for her forever home on April 15, 2025, at 7:58 AM. She was at home, in a warm bed and surrounded by loving family.
Freda cherished her time with her family and friends. She touched many peoples’ lives. Many...
Karen S. Frankle
Apr 14, 2025
Karen S. Frankle (Croy), 78, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, after bravely fighting cancer four different times over the last 25 years. Born in Hartford City, Indiana, Karen was a daughter of the late Kenny and Alice (Powell) Croy. She graduated from Warsaw High School, class of 1965.
For 29 years, Karen worked as Extracurricular Treasurer and the principal’s...
John Blakley
Apr 8, 2025
John Blakley, age 90, of Larwill, IN, passed away at 4:24 am on Tuesday April 8, 2025, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. Born on January 18, 1935, in Butler, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Robert W. and Bessie J. (Sarver) Blakley.
John attended Butler High School, Butler, PA, and graduated with the Class of 1952. He then attended Indiana...
Pamela J. Flannery
Apr 2, 2025
Pamela J. Flannery, 75, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born July 3, 1949 in Wabash, she was the daughter of Samuel Reynolds and Jo (McCune) Gore.
Pam graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1967. On March 9, 1968, she married the love of her life, Alex...
Gary T. Zeigler
Mar 28, 2025
Gary T. Zeigler, age 68, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 7:27 pm on Friday March 28, 2025, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Born on April 1, 1956, in Columbia City, he was the son of John and Hella (Mayer) Zeigler.
Gary attended Columbia City Joint High School, where he excelled in football and baseball, before graduating with the Class of...
Stephen W. Dimmick
Mar 28, 2025
Stephen W. Dimmick, age 81 of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 11:03 am on Friday March 28, 2025, at his residence. Born on June 24, 1943, in Fort Wayne, IN, he was the son of DeWayne V. and Etta Pauline (Judd) Dimmick.
Stephen attended Columbia City Joint High School and graduated with the Class of 1960. On August 23, 1960,...
Shermon Gayheart
Mar 12, 2025
Shermon Gayheart, age 80, of Larwill, IN, passed away at 6:57 am on Wednesday March 12, 2025, at his residence. Born on February 8, 1945, in Orkney, Kentucky, he was the son of Milford and Emila (Henderson) Gayheart.
Shermon attended North Side High School. He then attended apprenticeship trade school and also proudly served his country in the United States Army....
Dean H Stangland
Mar 10, 2025
Dean H Stangland, age 69, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 2:17 am on Monday March 10, 2025, at his residence. Born on December 21, 1955, in Wolf Lake, IN, he was the son of Robert and Waundean (Hile) Stangland.
Dean attended Columbia City Joint High School and graduated with the Class of 1975. On July 26, 1980, he married...
Lester L. King
Mar 9, 2025
Lester L. King, 83, of Columbia City, Indiana passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025. Born July 9, 1941, in Kosciusko County, Indiana, he was the son of the late A. Ralph and Opal (Wolfe) King.
He graduated from Larwill High School with the Class of 1959. Following graduation, Lester enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served for three years,...
Mavis Lucille Whitehead
Mar 8, 2025
Mavis Lucille Whitehead, 81, of Pierceton, Indiana passed away at home surrounded by family on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Born October 23, 1943, in McCormick, Arkansas she was a daughter of the late William Arthur "Blackie" Peden and Nelma and Tom (Stotts) Jones.
On July 16, 1961, she married Marvin D. Whitehead. Mavis was a homemaker and loved taking care of...
Daniel David Bridegam
Mar 4, 2025
Daniel David Bridegam, 38, of Columbia City, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at home. Born March 13, 1986, in Columbia City, Indiana he was a son of Carl and Debbie (Leininger) Bridegam.
Danny was a graduate of Columbia City High School with the Class of 2005. He was a machinist for various local companies. Danny was very active...
Charles M. Millberg
Feb 23, 2025
Charles Michael Millberg, 75, of Columbia City, Indiana passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025. Born August 15, 1949, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania he was the son of the late Charles and Helen (Steel) Millberg.
He attended Central Catholic High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Charles was married to Linda Perkins for 34 years before she passed away in 2010. On August 17,...
Virginia R. Sutton
Feb 22, 2025
Virginia Rae Sutton, 82, of Columbia City, Indiana passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born January 12, 1943, in Wolf Lake, Indiana she was a daughter of the late Oda and Minnie (Kalb) Maloney.
She attended Wolf Lake High School. Virginia worked for Central Noble Community School District as a custodian. She was a lifetime member of...
Robert Jacob "Bob" Bockelman
Feb 19, 2025
Robert Jacob “Bob” Bockelman, age 85, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 7:00 pm on Wednesday February 19, 2025, at Mason Health Center, Warsaw. Born on April 16, 1939, in Fort Wayne, IN, he was the son of Jacob and Geraldine (Heinley) Bockelman.
Bob grew up on the family farm outside of South Whitley. He attended South Whitley High School...
Gloria Jean Nimtz
Feb 18, 2025
Gloria Jean Nimtz, age 88 of Pensacola, FL, formerly of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 10:52 am on Tuesday February 18, 2025. Born on November 6, 1936, in Fort Wayne, IN, she was the daughter of Herman and Marie (Bulmahn) Macke.
Gloria attended Concordia Lutheran High School and graduated with the Class of 1954. On June 2, 1956, she married...
Lynne Ann Barry
Feb 17, 2025
Lynne Ann Barry, 78, of Columbia City, passed away unexpectedly at home, becoming a star in the sky on Monday, February 17, 2025.
Lynne was born in Chicago, September 29, 1946, to Richard Barry and Helen (Creighton) Beatty. After moving to Columbia City, she attended West Ward and graduated from Columbia City Joint High School in 1964, later graduating from Ravenscroft...
Thomas Alan Smith
Feb 12, 2025
Thomas Alan Smith, age 73, of South Whitley, IN, passed away at 10:33 am on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at his residence. Born on September 17, 1951, in Whitley County, he was the son of Albert L. and Lois E. (Walker) Smith.
Tom attended Columbia City Joint High School and graduated with the Class of 1970. He worked at Dana Weatherhead...
Ellen M. Hively
Feb 6, 2025
Ellen Murdene Hively, age 93, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 9:20 am on Thursday February 6, 2025, at Majestic Care of West Allen, Fort Wayne. Born on October 20, 1931, in Butler, PA, she was the daughter of Floyd and Grace (Wise) Kennedy.
Ellen attended Butler Senior High School, Butler PA, and graduated with the Class of 1949. At...
Mark Alan Forrester
Feb 5, 2025
Mark Alan Forrester, 66, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Sacred Heart Nursing Home with his wife by his side. Born April 4, 1958, in Fort Wayne, Indiana he was a son of the late Richard "Dick" P. and Betty Lou (Schrader) Forrester.
He graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1976. ...
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