Mae M. Ray, 94, of Kimmell, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Golden Living Center, Mishawaka. Born September 7, 1925 in Milwaukee, WI., she was the daughter of Herbert Knuth and Ida (Cohen) Murrell. She attended school in the Lakeland, Florida School System. Mae had lived in Florida and Illinois before moving to Noble County where she had lived on Smalley Lake. She worked in the food service department of the Veteran's Hospital, retiring in 1987 after 20 years of service. She was...

Marjorie Hoppas passed away on March 19, 2020.  Her survivors include her husband, Robert; two sons, Scott Hoppas and Dale (Deanna Wineland, daughter-in-law) Hoppas; six grandchildren, Britny Hoppas, Jena Hoppas, Shay Hoppas, Drew Hoppas, Deavin Hoppas, and Danielle Hoppas; and 7 great grandchildren. In 2008 Marjorie Hoppas moved to Port Saint Lucie, FL where she enjoyed retirement until her death. Marjorie was a Smith Township, Whitley County, IN 4-H Local Leader for 13 years, a 4-H...

Peggy Mallane, 67, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away at 9:55 a.m., Sunday, July 05, 2020 at her home. Born September 19, 1952 in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Dale J. and Gladys E. (Walker) Gamble. She was on the swim team and school band, graduating Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1970. On September 5, 1971, Peggy married Phillip Mallane III. She attended Purdue University for nursing and earned her Associates Degree and worked over 30 years as a registered...

Arleen Zumbrun, 88, formerly of Churubusco, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Oak Point Assisted Living in Columbia City. Born February 5, 1932 in Whitley County, she was the daughter of Otto and Louise (Snyder) Farris. She graduated from Columbia City High School with the Class of 1951, received her Master's Degree from Indiana University and a Doctorate of Education from Ball State University. On December 8, 1951, she married Charles Zumbrun. Arleen was a retired Area...

A good Christian woman with strong, full, gospel values, ready to spread the word to anyone willing to listen are just a few ways to describe Jerry Gidley. With WWII ending a few years prior, 1948 still saw a high demand of consumer goods and housing in the United States. The first pre-fabricated post war housing started to appear to solve the housing shortages to enable the baby boom after the war years by providing young couples with a home to start their family. NASCAR held their first...

Mary M. Phillips , age 90, of Columbia City, IN,  passed away at 9:05 am on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City.Born on August 5, 1929 in Whitley County, she was the daughter of Harold and Carrie (Evard) Kyler, Sr. She graduated from Columbia City  High School with the Class of 1947. On November 27, 1968, she married Roscoe L. "Bud"Phillips in Columbia City. Mary worked at Whitley Products for 23 years and then worked at United...

Wayde Alan Nix, age 60, of Columbia City, IN, passed away on Sunday April 19, 2020 in Willis, Texas. Born on December 18, 1959, in Columbia City, he was the son of Wayne and Ruth (Goings) Nix. Wayde spent his life in Jefferson Township and graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1978. On March 4, 1978, Wayde married Tami Miller. Wayde drove truck his entire life and made friends all the way from New York to Los Angeles. He had no greater love than his grandchildren...

Michael Hackworth, 50, of South Whitley, passed away unexpectedly in route to Lutheran Hospital from his home at 6:28 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Born March 30, 1970 in Whitley County, he was the son of Ellis B. and Alice (Goff) Hackworth. Mike attended Whitko High School. On June 6, 1998 he married Katrina (Ray) Harrison. Mike had drove for CWC for over 10 years and currently was driving for Universal Trucking. He loved watching football and NASCAR and enjoyed being with his family,...

Kay Hinen, 83, of Columbia City, passed away at 10:15 p.m. Monday, June 8, 2020 at Millers Merry Manor. Born July 4, 1936 in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Jon and Hazel (Amber) Workman. She graduated from Washington Center High School with the Class of 1954. On April 16, 1955, she married Sylvester Hinen who passed in 2014. Kay is survived by her children, Greg (Laura) Hinen, Brent (Trish) Hinen, Lana (Dave) Lowe and Judy (Denny) Boggs; brother, Lynn Workman; sister, Connie...

William Walter Foster, age 81, of Columbia City, IN,  passed away at 6:55 pm on Saturday June 6, 2020 at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City.  Born on August 16, 1938 in Albion, IN, he was the son of Noble and Jeanette (Nicodemus) Foster. William worked various maintenance and technical positions at Dana Corporation for over 30 years, until his retirement in 2000.  He was a member of International  Association of Machinists.  On September 13, 1958 William...