Columbia City, IN. Obituaries

Oct 16, 2023

Richard Alan Landis, 60, of Columbia City, Ind. passed away Monday, October 16, 2023, surrounded by family. Born July 9, 1963, in Columbia City, he was a son of the late Robert Earl Landis, Sr. and Pauline "Polly" (Williamson) Landis who survives. He graduated from Whitko High School with the Class of 1982. On September 24, 2005, he married...

Oct 11, 2023

Brent J. Redman, 70, of Columbia City, IN passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born August 14, 1953, in Columbia City, IN he was the son of the late Perry Potter Redman and Edith (Pierce) Redman.

He attended Columbia City Joint High School. Brent worked for Lutheran Hospital for 34 years with...

Oct 4, 2023

Ashtin Michael Geiger, age 20, of Columbia City, IN, passed away on Wednesday October 4, 2023, in Nashville, TN.  Born on September 23, 2003, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Christopher and Shellie (Losure) Geiger.

Ashtin attended Columbia City High School and graduated with the Class of 2022.  He worked as a cook for several...

Sep 28, 2023

Barbara Anne Miller, age 95, of Albion, IN, passed away on Thursday September 28, 2023, at her residence.  Born on February 10, 1928, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Walter and Vera (Andrews) Crampton.

Barbara attended Columbia City High School and graduated with the Class of 1946.  On April 17, 1948, she married James C....

Sep 27, 2023

John W. Phillips, Jr., age 82, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 12:01 pm on Wednesday September 27, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.  Born on February 14, 1941, in St. Louis, Missouri, he was the son of John W. and Mary L. (Kelly) Phillips, Sr.

John attended Columbia City Joint High School and...

Sep 25, 2023

Elaine A. Burns, 76, of Columbia City, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023, at home surrounded by family.  Born November 4, 1946, in Fort Wayne, she was a daughter of the late Ernest Rumsyre and Helen (Redman) Rumsyre. She graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1965. On March 1, 1969, she married Ralph Edward...

Sep 23, 2023

Diana Lynn Wyland, age 65, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 1:00 am on Saturday September 23, 2023, at her residence.  Born on March 5, 1958, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Duane G. and Mary E. (Pratt) Rogers.

Diana attended Columbia City Joint High School.  She was a wonderful homemaker.  Diana enjoyed taking...

Sep 23, 2023

Robert Lee “Mr. Bob” Howard, Jr. age 67, of Wolf Lake, IN, passed away on Saturday September 23, 2023, at 4:20 pm at his residence.  Born on July 30, 1956, in Rushville, IN, he was the son of Robert and Ruth Ann (Ray) Howard, Sr.

Robert attended local schools and completed his education by earning his GED. ...

Sep 22, 2023

Chris Allan Miller, 57, of Columbia City, Ind. passed away Friday, September 22, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born August 19, 1966, to Roger Miller of Columbia City and June (Robert) Besson of Columbia City.

Chris is also survived by a brother, Scott (Becky) Miller of Columbia City; grandmother, Esther Miller of Pierceton; son, Cameron Miller...

Sep 20, 2023

Karen Irene Barnhart, age 76, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 3:28 am on Wednesday September 20, 2023, at Parkview Whitley Hospital.  Born on March 21, 1947, in Decatur, IN, she was the daughter of Paul and Virginia (VanWald) Adams.

Karen attended Columbia City Joint High School and graduated with the Class of 1965.  On May...

Sep 13, 2023

Karen Sue Mettler, 80, formerly of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw. Born November 12, 1942 in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of James Louis and Mary Katherine (North) Mettler.

Susie had lived in the Pierceton area prior to moving to Columbia City. She had...

Sep 10, 2023

Phyllis Ann Wheeler, age 66 of Larwill, IN, passed away at 7:53 pm on Sunday September 10, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.  Born on May 6, 1957, in Evansville, IN, she was the daughter of Franklin W. and Bernice (Fetter) Berg.

Phyllis attended Warsaw High School and graduated with the Class of 1975.  On...

Aug 31, 2023

Jacqueline DeHaven, age 91, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 4:25 am on Thursday August 31, 2023, at The Waters, Columbia City.  Born on October 15, 1931, in Lagro, IN, she was the daughter of Charles R. and Olive (Kellar) Middaugh.

Jackie attended local schools in the Mount Etna area.  She was a homemaker for the...

Aug 25, 2023

Nicole Coburn, age 41, of Syracuse, IN, passed away on Friday August 25, 2023, at her residence.  Born on May 1, 1982, in Goshen, In, she was the daughter of Ronnie and Manuela (Hewitt) Coburn.

Nicole attended local schools and spent the majority of her career working in several factories in the area.  She enjoyed life and...

Aug 25, 2023

Michael D. Hadaway, 41, of South Whitley left us Friday, August 25, 2023, to be with Our Lord.

Michael is survived by his wife, Jennifer Hadaway; two children, Nathaniel Couch-Linton and Anna Linton; his mother, Debra Broom; stepdad, Robert Broom; three brothers, Jacob Sorg, Bobby and Alex Broom; and one sister, Nicole Love.  He had many aunts,...

Aug 24, 2023

Patrick Joseph Watson, age 73, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 7:15 am on Thursday August 24, 2023, at The Waters, Columbia City.  Born on August 21, 1950, in Coronado, California, he was the son of James Joseph and Dolly Kathryn (Brightman) Watson.

Patrick attended Marion Catholic High School in San Diego, CA and graduated with...

Aug 22, 2023

Gregory Kent Walker, 61, of Ava, Missouri passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening, August 22, 2023 at his farm. Born March 10, 1962 in Columbia City, Indiana, he was the son of Jerry and Betty (Wherry) Walker.

He graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1980 and received both of his bachelor’s ...

Aug 21, 2023

Amanda K. Bentley, 41, of Columbia City, Ind., passed on Monday, August 21st, 2023.  Born December 25th, 1981, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late David Elliott and Sheila (Ronald) Salyer who survives.

Amanda had a kind heart. She was an encourager, willing to give all for the ones she loved. She opened her...

Aug 20, 2023

David Lee Ramsey, 64 years of Columbia City, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Miller's Oak Pointe. Born September 19, 1958, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, he was the son of Gerald "Jerry" and Arveta (Ferren) Ramsey.

While growing up in Michigan, Dave attended school in Grand Rapids until his family moved to Whitley County, Indiana when...

Aug 18, 2023

Everett Victor Stayer, age 85, of Huntington, IN, passed away at 3:18 am on Friday August 18, 2023, at The Waters of Huntington.  Born on August 13, 1938, in Bracken, IN, he was the son of Ernest and Etha (Druley) Stayer.

Everett attended Sidney High School, where he played basketball, baseball, and track before graduation with the...