Wilmer Scheumann, age 81, and Karen (Platter) Scheumann, age 75, both of Columbia City, IN, passed away together on Sunday January 16, 2022, at Lutheran Life Villages, Fort Wayne.  Wilmer was born on December 6, 1940, to Henry and Edna (Buuck) Scheumann, in Preble, IN.  He attended Monmoth High School and graduated with the Class of 1959.  Karen was born on February 8, 1946, to Coral and Violet (Baker) Platter in Fort Wayne, IN. She attended Columbia City Joint High School...

Phillip C. Strack, 67, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 at home with family by his side. Born October 17, 1954 in Fort Wayne, he was the son of James and Mary Ellen (Fox) Strack. He graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1973. Aside from being a farmer, Phil had worked for Gene Lopshire Dynamic Power Corporation for over 10 years and worked at Bosch Automotive in Albion for close to  15 years. He was a member of  St....

Deborah S. Holden, 63, of Columbia City, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Deb was born July 3, 1958 and grew up on a farm in Noble County. She worked at the Columbia City Truck Stop until they closed. Deb found relaxation in fishing and loved all animals. She was quiet and kept to her self, but is survived by a few close friends including, Rhonda, Cathy and Jim.. Per her wishes, she will be cremated and have no public service. Arrangements with...

Celinda "Cindy" Land, 78, of Columbia City, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born February 26, 1943 in Allen County, she was the daughter of Gerald and Helen (Maggart) Dinius. A lifelong resident of Columbia City, Cindy attended Columbia City Joint High School and married John E. Biggs, Sr. in 1975. After John passed in 1999, she married James "Mike" Land. Cindy worked for Fox Products for over 17 years, retiring in 2005. ...

Wayne's service may also be watched live through Facebook on DeMoney-Grimes Live page starting at 1:55 pm Wayne Allen Gordon, 76, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away Thursday afternoon, December 23, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born June 24, 1945 in Columbia City, he was the son of Leonard Dale and Florence Alice Elizabeth (Collar) Gordon.   Growing up in Columbia City, he graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1963. On April 27, 1990, he...

Donna Jean Roberson, 92, formerly of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Cottage Garden Memory Care in Goshen. Born September 10, 1929 in Warsaw, she was the daughter of S. Dale and Kathern (Crone) Cummings.  She attended Collins Grade School and graduated from Churubusco High School with the Class of 1947. On June 28, 1947, she married her high school sweet heart, Walter G. Roberson Sr. For a few years Donna worked at a doctor's office before beginning a...

Kind, caring, positive, and selfless, are just a few ways to describe Darci Lewis.  A few events that occurred in 1965 include the creation of the Batmobile, Dr. Seuss published ‘Fox in Socks’, Kellogg’s introduced Apple Jacks, and on August 17, 1965, Dennis and Sharon (Peterson) Puckett welcomed the birth of Darci Jo, in Columbia City, Indiana. Darci and her parents, along with brothers Dan and Dave lived at Tri-Lakes until the summer before third grade began. ...

Eunice Sheckler, age 82, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 4:05 pm on Friday January 7, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.  Born on October 12, 1939, in Primrose, Kentucky she was the daughter of Edgar and Effie (Fletcher) Kincaid. Eunice came to Columbia City at the age of 10 and attended local schools including Columbia City High School.  As a child, she enjoyed listening to her dad telling stories and singing with him on the porch.  On March 31, 1956, she married...

Clinton Eugene Ile, 85, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Peabody Memorial Retirement Home. Born June 14, 1936 in Wayne County, Illinois, he was the son of Vernard C. and Army(Merrick) Ile. Clint was born and raised in Illinois. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1955 and served during the Cold War. On May 13, 1955, he married Sherrie Marie Goodin. He and his family moved to Walton, Indiana in 1964 before moving to Columbia City in 1974. After serving 12...

Robby Wells Wogoman, of Phoenix, Arizona passed Monday, December 20th, 2021 at John C. Lincoln Medical Center. Born August 22nd, 1966, in Columbia City, Indiana, he was the oldest of 5 children born to Janice and Herb Perry.  Spending most of his childhood and teenage years at Big Lake in Noble County, going to school at Wolf Lake like his late mother, Janice. After high school in Albion, he went on to have a long and fruitful career in CNC Machine Industry with varying titles...

Robert “Bob” Eugene Maley, age 65, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 6:00 pm on Thursday December 30, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.  Born on December 2, 1956, in Chicago, IL, he was the son of Leo and Mary Ann (Jacob) Maley. Bob attended several township elementary schools in Columbia City, then attended De La Salle Institute, Chicago and graduated with the Class of 1974. Bob was a truck driver for several companies in the surrounding area for...

Doris E.  Buckles, 90, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. She is survived by her sons, Joe Buckles and Jerry (Angie) Buckles; daughter, Jackie Buckles; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William  Buckles and daughter, Judy Shepard.   In accordance to her wishes, there will be a private family graveside where she will be laid...

Jane Darlene Brown, 74, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born December 24, 1947 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of Carl and Vera (Sullivan) Hale.   She attended Southern High School in Baltimore. Jane loved her family and they meant the most to her.  Jane was extremely kind but she had a feisty side to her.  She was honest and called it as she saw it instead of telling you what you wanted to hear. You...

Alice Ruth (Gaff) Parker, age 99, of Larwill, IN, passed away at 12:10 pm on Thursday December 23, 2021, at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home, Fort Wayne.  Born on March 17, 1922 in Noble County, she was the daughter of Eliza and Josephine (Rowland) Gaff. Alice attended Larwill High School and graduated with the Class of 1941.  On June 6, 1943, she married Roscoe “Bud” Parker.  She worked at Whitley Products for several years before going to work at Dana Weatherhead,...

Viola "Vi" M. Van Meter, 66, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at her home. Born June 12, 1955 in Whitley County, she was the daughter of Gilbert M. and Rose E. (Quinn) Hiscutt. Growing up in Whitley County, Viola attended Columbia City Joint High School. On March 31, 1973, she married Melvin C. Van Meter, Jr. Viola had worked at various factories over the years and retired from Square D in Huntington in 2012. She had attended Community Hope...

Anita J. Pensinger, 88, of Albion, Indiana, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Sacred Heart Nursing Home, Avilla.  Born March 27, 1933, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Clarence R. "Buss" and Lena (Samuels) Leaman. Anita graduated from Northside High School with the Class of 1951 and later married Gerald Pensinger. Not only was Anita a homemaker, but she also worked for Blue Bell, Columbia City and Lyall Electric, Wolf Lake. Anita enjoyed riding motorcycles...

Jeannie L. Byers, 65, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021 at her home on Tri-Lakes. Born September 22, 1956 in Decatur, she was the daughter of John and Rita (Rumschlag) Girard. Growing up in Decatur, she graduated from Bellmont High School with the Class of 1974. On May 20, 1983, Jeannie married David Byers and has lived at Tri-Lakes ever since. Jeannie worked as a Secretary for the Whitley Memorial Hospital Laboratory and retired from the Whitley County...

Janice M. Perry, 73, of South Whitley, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born February 16, 1948 in Bluffton, Indiana, she was the daughter of Henry and Edna (Bay) Fink. After the family moved to Big Lake in rural Noble County, she attended school in Wolf Lake. Janice spent the majority of her work career at Whitley Memorial Hospital in the O.B. She was a member of South Broadway Church of Christ in Huntington. Janice is survived by her children, Rob...

Loving, positive and a teasing personality were just a few ways to describe William “Bill” Wicker. Bill always reminded others to have a positive outlook on things in life and he loved to joke around with others. He adored all of his grandchildren, and it was not uncommon to spot Bill sitting on the ground playing a game or having a tea party with one of them, even at 88 years old. With 10's of thousands of people traveling the road and rail in America looking for work, 1933...

Lois J. Cormany, age 88, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 9:54 pm on Saturday December 11, 2021, at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home, Fort Wayne.  Born on May 13, 1933, in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Edward and Arlene (Gregory) Krider. Lois grew up in Thorncreek Township and graduated from Columbia City High School with the Class of 1951.  On November 22, 1952, she married Thomas Cormany at Troy Presbyterian Church.  Lois was a homemaker and also worked for the...

Robert W. “Bob” Herron, age 62, of Decatur, IN, passed away at 6:43 pm on Saturday December 11, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.  Born on December 29, 1958, he was the son of Kenneth Wayne and Virginia (Cramer) Herron. Bob attended Columbia City High School and graduated with the Class of 1977.  He worked as a Security Guard Supervisor for the last several years.  Bob enjoyed working on his computer, watching horse races, and helping his best...

Thomas Eric Franklin Jr., 53, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born March 18, 1968 in Fairfax, Virginia, he was the son of Thomas Franklin Sr. and Willa Mae "Petey" (Ditton) Atkinson.  He graduated from high school in the Charlestown, Ohio area. Tom served in the U.S. Army Reserves for over 10 years and worked for Fort Wayne Foundry, Los Tequilas in Columbia City and the Walnut Street Apartments in...

Paul Schultz was a man who enjoyed life. He had a great personality, liked to joke around, and socialize but, he had a competitive side as well. Paul was honest with his thoughts and gave his advice and he had an ornery but loving side. After Rev. Otto C. and Edna E. (Alton) Schultz moved from Minnesota to Iowa with their six children, they would welcome one more to their family. Paul Arthur Schultz was born on September 26, 1933 in Westgate, Iowa. While growing up in Iowa, Paul loved all...

Dutie D. Browning, 75, of South Whitley, Indiana, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021 at home. Born April 25, 1946 in Logansport, she was the daughter of Ned and Phyllis (Beck) Simpson.  Growing up in Young America, Dutie was the first graduating class at Lewis Cass High School in 1964. It was in high school where she fell in love with Gene Browning and the high school sweethearts married a few months before her graduation on February 16, 1964. The two would welcome two daughters...

E. Allen Lowery, 82, of Columbia City, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021 at his daughter-in-law's home. Born September 28, 1939 in Benzonia, Michigan, he was the son of Marshall and Bertha (Price) Lowery. He graduated from Rock Creek High School in Indiana with the Class of 1958 and then served in the U.S. Army until 1961. On November 23, 1973, he married Mary (Shively) Dyke. In 1979, they moved from Huntington to Whitley County. Allen worked for Coastal Tank Lines, Hannis Freight...

 ***UPDATE Dec. 6, 2021*** Visitation will be Next Monday, December 13, 2021 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. Funeral services will be Next Tuesday, December 14, 2021 11 am at the funeral home.   Eugene T. Coffelt Sr., 85, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, November 30, 2021 at home on his farm. Born January 2, 1936 in Noble County, he was the son of Perry and Florence...

Steven Ross Bair Sr., 72, of Columbia City, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at his home with family by his side. Born December 12, 1948 in Kendallville, he was the son of Glen Bair and Joan (Beekman) Pranger.  Growing up in Fort Wayne, Steve competed in Track and Pole Vault. He was in the first graduating class at R. Nelson Snider High School in 1967. On August 26, 1983, he married Audrey L. (Newell) Geiger. Steve worked for Erie Haven for 52 years and retired from IMI in 2016....

Donald E. Felger, 83, of Fort Wayne, went to meet Jesus on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born February 9, 1938 in Columbia City, he was the son of Charles Felger and Kathryn (Lamle) Gumm.   He spent most of his life in Whitley and Allen County. Don graduated from Columbia City High School with the Class of 1956. In 1960, he was drafted into the United States Army where he served for six years. On April 12, 1974, he married Beverly (Herendeen) Akers....

Jessie Lillian Moore, 54, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Dupont Hospital. Born March 18, 1967 in Washington D.C., she was the daughter of Ida Moore.  Jessie had lived in Suitland, Maryland and then on to Hicksville and Edgerton, Ohio; Butler and Albion, Indiana. After her children were out of school, Jessie moved to Florida and lived in Palmetto and Sarasota. After becoming ill, she moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana to be closer to family.  Over the...

Melvin H. Schaefer, 85, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021, at Coventry Meadows. Born February 6, 1936, in Allen County, he was the son of Louis and Lydia (Ohnesorge) Schaefer. He graduated from Arcola High School with the Class of 1954. On December 5, 1955, he married Helen Shepherd. Melvin was a farmer and truck driver. He was a member of Suburban Bethlehem Lutheran Church and enjoyed hunting and gardening. Melvin is survived by his loving wife of 66 years,...

Virgil Mathias Johanns, age 85, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 1:09 am on Monday November 22, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.  Born on January 28, 1936, in Paulding, OH, he was the son of Anthony and Albertine (Voirol) Johanns. Virgil attended Monroeville High School and graduated with the Class of 1954.  He then proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.  Virgil was an Allen County resident until 1974, when he moved to Whitley County. ...

Mack Pratt, 78, of Pierceton, Indiana, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021 at his home with family by his side. Born February 2, 1943 in Hazard, Kentucky, he was the son of Malcolm Pratt and Helen (Clemons) Watkins. Growing up in Hazard, Mack loved the outdoors and played football in school. On February 9, 1963, he married Shirley Mae Garrett in Hazard. They welcomed their first child into their hearts in home before a career opportunity moved them to Ohio where their two sons were...

David Joseph Miller, 85, of Fort Wayne, passed away Thursday morning, November 4, 2021 at his home. Born April 19, 1936 in Columbia City, he was the son of Walter and Irma (Jordan) Miller.  He grew up in Whitley County and graduated from Jefferson Center High School with the Class of 1954 and received his MBA through Indiana University. Dave joined the United States Army during the Cuban Missile Crisis. On September 17, 1960, he married Joretta Ann Frazier who he had known as they were...

Ruth K. Burd, 94, of Columbia City, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Miller's Oak Pointe Assisted Living. Born December 19, 1926 in Whitley County, she was the daughter of Herbert E. and Mary L.(Humbarger) Wolfe.   A lifelong resident of Whitley County, Ruth attended Columbia City High School. On March 9, 1951 she married Jack E. Burd at First Church of God. Ruth worked for Blue Bell, Whitley Products, Weatherhead, and 30 years at H&R Block. She had been a member of...

John D. Slabaugh, age 91, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 10:30 pm on Thursday October 28, 2021, at Majestic Care, New Haven.  Born on September 25, 1930, in Plymouth, IN, he was the son of Frances and Alma (Gunterman) Slabaugh. John attended Marshall County Schools, before serving in the Indiana National Guard, then proudly serving his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He moved to Whitley County in 1968.  On August 10, 1984, John married Charlotte...

Danial L. Loe, age 73, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 2:25 pm on Saturday October 2, 2021, at his residence.  Born on January 20, 1948, in Wolf Lake, IN, he was the son of Guy and Betty (Mock) Loe. Dan attended Churubusco High School and graduated with the Class of 1967.  He then went on to proudly serve his country in the U.S. Army.  On February 20, 1970, Dan married Judy K. Roberts in Garrett, IN.  Dan worked for Dana Weatherhead, Columbia City for 30 years,...

Robert W. Johnson, 91, of Columbia City, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021 at his home with family by his side. Born September 14, 1930 in Allen County, he was the son of James A. and Dorothy D. (Sprouls) Johnson. Bob graduated from Coesse  High School with the Class of 1949 and went on to serve in the United States Air Force. On December 30, 1955, he married Patricia Herron in Dunfee. Bob worked at Dana for 33 years, retiring in 1983 and farmed in Union Township of Whitley County...

Marilyn Jo Auer, 89, of Columbia City passed away into her Savior’s arms on Tuesday afternoon, October 26, 2021 after declining health. She was born into this world on May 10, 1932 to Ruth (Retz) and Clarrel Hoover in the small town of Montpelier, Indiana.  Known to many as “Jo Jo”, she graduated from Montpelier High school with the class of 1950. Soon after high school, she married Wilbur “Donny” Porter. They made their home in Montpelier then later...

Jeannette Ruth Douglas, 95, of rural Columbia City, Indiana, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at her home in Noble County. Born August 28, 1926 in Whitley County, she was the daughter of William and Ella Irene (Heintzelman) Clingerman.  Growing up as the second oldest, Jeannette and her family moved around quite a bit and she helped raise her younger siblings. She was a mother to seven children and a lifelong caregiver. She had worked at Monsanto Plastics, was a CNA at Maple Hill...

Betty J. Walker, 81, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at her home. Born April 14, 1940 in Whitley County, she was the daughter of Harold and Mabel (Hickman) Wherry.   Growing up on the north side of Coesse, she was active in baton twirling and graduated from Coesse High School with the Class of 1958. While in school, she met Jerry Walker and even though he lived on the "south side" of town, the two were high school sweethearts....

John D. Dennis, age 72, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 3:20 am on Sunday October 17, 2021, at his residence.  Born on March 15, 1949, in Indianapolis, he was the son of Ray and Jane (Irwin) Dennis. John attended Batavia High School, Batavia, NY, and graduated with the Class of 1968. He then proudly served his country, during 3 tours in Vietnam, in the U.S. Air Force.  Following that John earned his Associate in Applied Science Degree for Computer Operations and Programming,...

Dora Lucile “Lucy” Pressler, age 95, of Riverside, CA, and formerly of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 12:58 am on Saturday October 16, 2021, at Riverside Community Hospital, Riverside, CA.  Born on July 7, 1926, in Kosciusko County, she was the daughter of Dale and Harriet (Farber) Method. Lucy attended grade school in a one room country schoolhouse in rural Kosciusko County, before moving to Columbia City in 1939.  She attended Columbia City High School and...

Lynnette S. Mossburg, age 72, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 2:05 pm on Saturday October 16, 2021, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City.  Born on May 12, 1949, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of John J. and Helen (Barker) Snepp. Lynnette attended South Whitley High School and graduated with the Class of 1968.  On December1, 1979 she married Steven E. Mossburg in Fort Wayne.  They were blessed with one daughter, Jessica Lynn Mossburg on April 23, 1981. ...

David "Doyle" Weigold, 83, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Parkview Hospital. Born September 14, 1938 in Whitley County, he was the son of David A. and Jennie C. (Quinn) Weigold. Being a lifelong resident of Noble County, Doyle graduated from Wolf Lake High School with the Class of 1956. On August 18, 1962, he married Margery A. Gibson. Doyle worked with his brothers at a service station in Wolf Lake for several years, Weigold Brothers. He...

Hella K. Zeigler, age 86, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 3:05 pm on Sunday October 10, 2021, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe, Columbia City.  Born on February 5, 1935, in Mannheim, Germany, she was the daughter of Tobias and Suzanna (Schroder) Mayer. Hella was schooled in Germany and then came to the United States in 1955.  On February 18, 1956, she married John Zeigler in Columbia City.  Hella worked as a cafeteria lunch lady for the Whitley County Schools for 35 years...

Geraldine  Graves, 88, of South Whitley, Indiana, passed away Thursday morning, October 7, 2021 at Peabody Retirement Community. Born July 23, 1933 in Pierceton, she was the daughter of Arthur Earl Barker and Minnie Mae (Weaver) Barker Kling.   She attended Columbia City High School. On May 5, 1951, she married Junior Graves. In 1973, Geraldine began working at the South Whitley Library and retired in 1997. She was a member of South Whitley United Methodist Church.   Geraldine...

Eva Diane Wachter-Kendall, age 80 of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 5:47 pm on her 50th wedding anniversary, Saturday October 2, 2021, surrounded by her family.  Born on December 13, 1940, in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of Vincent and Jeanne (Sprock) Wachter. On October 2, 1971, she married William R. Kendall in Baltimore, MD.  Diane earned her GED in 1983.  She went on to IPFW to study elementary education and earned her bachelor’s degree with the Class of...

Monas Kathleen Murphy, age 86, of South Whitley, IN, passed away at 2:45 am on Thursday September 30, 2021, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City.  Born on December 31, 1934, in North Manchester, IN, she was the daughter of Charles and Ida (Benner) Smith. Monas attended South Whitley High School and graduated with the Class of 1952. She then attended International Business College, Fort Wayne.  On September 28, 1956, she married John J. “Jack” Murphy in North...

Twinda Whitehead, 59, of Brookings, Oregon, passed away at 12:40 p.m., Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Born April 16, 1962 in Jonesboro, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Marvin and Mavis (Peden) Whitehead.  Growing up in Whitley County, Indiana, Twinda attended Columbia City Joint High School. She was a member of Camelback Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Phoenix, Arizona. She loved her children immensely, loved the Pacific Northwest, and loved to hike the mountains and the Redwood...

Danny Lin Rice Sr., 71, of Columbia City, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021 surrounded by family at his home on Loon Lake. Born October 3, 1949 in Fort Wayne, he was the son of George Jr. and Vada (McClure) Rice.   He grew up on the north side of Fort Wayne in a rural area at the time and attended Northside High School. Danny worked for BF Goodrich in Woodburn for 33 years before retiring. On January 31, 1981, he married Judy Burniston. In the mid 1990's, they moved from...