Columbia City, IN. Obituaries
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. ...
Dale L. Nierman
Feb 3, 2025
Dale L. Nierman, 90, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Monday, February 3, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born September 17, 1934, in Jefferson Township of Whitley County, he was a son of the late Joshua and Alta (Fairchild) Nierman.
He graduated from Coesse High School, Class of 1952. Dale worked for Graft Milk Transportation delivering milk to Prairie Farms....
Stella L. Woods
Feb 1, 2025
Stella L. Woods, age 68, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 1:15 pm on Saturday February 1, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born on June17, 1956, in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Merl and Mary (Davis) Hyndman.
Stella attended Columbia City Joint High School and graduated with the Class of 1974. She started her working career as...
Rebecca Ann "Becky" Cupp
Jan 31, 2025
Rebecca Ann “Becky” Cupp, age 90, of Kimmell, IN, passed away at 11:07 am on Friday January 31, 2025. Born on August 13, 1934, in Bluffton, IN, she was the daughter of Melvin and Verda (Markley) Robbins.
Becky grew up in Blackford County, attended Montpelier High School, before attending Wayne School of Cosmetology. On December 29, 1961, she married Willard Keith...
Jonathan Wade Toole
Jan 30, 2025
Jonathan Wade Toole, age 54, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 3:11 pm on Thursday January 30, 2025, at his residence. Born on December 30, 1970, in Indianapolis, he was the son of Robert and Alice (Davidson) Toole.
Jonathan attended Warren Central High School and graduated with the Class of 1989. He then attended Vincennes University for printing. Jonathan was...
Jeffrey Allen Wilkinson
Jan 29, 2025
Jeffery Allen Wilkinson, 58, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born April 5, 1966 in Kendallville, he was the son of Ronald Sr. and Violet (Hall) Wilkinson.
Jeff had attended West Noble High School. On June 14, 2014, he married Tina M. Clingerman. Jeff had worked for Dial-X machine shop in Merriam...
Penny Sue Strack
Jan 28, 2025
Penny Sue Strack, 69, of Churubusco, Indiana passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at home. Born May 22, 1955, in Fort Wayne, Indiana she was a daughter of Rexal and Norma (Jones) Arington.
She graduated from Snider High School, Fort Wayne with the Class of 1973. On December 3, 1976, Penny married Eugene "Pete" Strack. She is a member of St....
Randy A. Walleske
Jan 27, 2025
Randy A. Walleske, age 64, of South Whitley, IN, passed away at 11:55 pm on Monday January 27, 2025, at his residence. Born on July 20, 1960, in Lebanon, IN, he was the son of Clarence and Kathline (Bussell) Walleske.
Randy has been a Whitley County resident since 1993. He was a groundskeeper for the State of Indiana at the U.S....
Dee Lynn Steuben
Jan 27, 2025
Dee Lynn Steuben, age 86, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 9:25 pm on Monday January 27, 2025, at Miller’s Oak Pointe, Columbia City. Born on July 9, 1938, in Arkansas, she was the daughter of Paul and Marie (Dart) Holt.
Dee attended high school in California before moving to Pennsylvania and finally settling in Columbia City in 2010.
She enjoyed...
Sandra Kay Kayser
Jan 25, 2025
Sandra Kay Kayser, 78, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025, at home surrounded by family. Born November 15, 1946, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Arlis (Dunn) Gamble.
Sandy graduated from Columbia City Joint High School, with the Class of 1965. She also attended IPFW for 2 years. On June...
Janet Sue Patterson
Jan 21, 2025
Janet Sue Patterson, 77, of Columbia City, Indiana passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at The Waters of Columbia City. Born November 1, 1947, in Columbia City, Indiana she was a daughter of Jess and Madge (Sharp) Mathias.
She graduated from Larwill High School with the Class of 1966. Sue was in janitorial work and manufacturing for a number of years....
Christine Marie Coonrod
Jan 19, 2025
Christine Marie Coonrod, age 67, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 7:20 pm on Sunday January 19, 2025, at Parkview Randallia Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born on December 14, 1957, in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Yant) Gray.
Christine attended Churubusco High School and graduated with the Class of 1976. On October 4, 1986, she married...
Cheryl Lynn Stemen
Jan 17, 2025
Cheryl L. “Cheri” Stemen, age 71, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 9:41 pm on Friday January 17, 2025, at Life Care Center, Fort Wayne. Born on July 25, 1953, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Edwin and Norma (Jefferies) Stemen.
Cheri attended Northside High School and graduated with the Class of 1971.
Survivors include her brother Steven (Laura)...
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