Columbia City, IN. Obituaries

Feb 23, 2024

Vivian Jean Betts, 80, of Larwill, Indiana passed away Friday, February 23, 2024, in Sun City, Arizona. Born July 28, 1943, in St. Joseph, Michigan. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Bessie (Zaboynik) Hass. Vivian graduated from Berrien Springs High School, Class of 1961. On June 24, 1966, she married Leroy Betts in St. Joseph, Michigan....

Feb 21, 2024

Joseph Richard "Joe" Schnitz, age 57 Years, of Columbia City, Indiana and formerly of Huntington County, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne with his wife by his side. Born November 10, 1966 in Huntington, he was the son of Richard Daniel and Mary (Kimmel) Schnitz.

Growing up in Huntington, Joe was...

Feb 16, 2024

Sharon Ann Julian, 78, of South Whitley, Indiana passed away Friday, February 16, 2024, at The Waters of Columbia City.  Born September 10, 1945, in Wolf Lake, Indiana she was a daughter of the late Merl and Mary (Davis) Hyndman.

She graduated from Larwill High School with the Class of 1963.  On March 15, 1964, she married...

Feb 16, 2024

Paul H. Hile, age 75, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 10:01 am on Friday February 16, 2024, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City.  Born on September 15, 1948, in Noble County, he was the son of Harvey and Luella (Smith) Hile.

Paul attended Wolf Lake High School and graduated with the Class of 1967.  On...

Feb 14, 2024

Jo Ellen Wood, age 70, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 6:12 pm on Wednesday February 14, 2024, at her residence.  Born on March 13, 1953, in Fairbanks, Alaska, she was the daughter of Lloyd and Martha (Kruger) Williams.

Jo Ellen attended Columbia City Joint High School and graduated with the Class of 1971.  She then...

Feb 10, 2024

Richard Dean Schaefer, 75, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024.  Born February 3, 1949, in Fort Wayne, he was a son of the late Earl and Ellen (Knight) Schaefer.

Growing up in Whitley County, he attended Columbia City Joint High School.  Dick had worked for Seyferts Potato Chips and C&R Plating.  He had...

Feb 8, 2024

Barbara A. Burelison, 90, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, at home surrounded by family.  Born June 27, 1933, in Fort Wayne, Ind., she was a daughter of the late Lester and Ruth (McCray) Middleton. She grew up in the Arcola area, attended the Arcola School.  On July 14, 1951, she married Charles E. Burelison...

Feb 3, 2024

Paul Jon Gaddis, 64, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away while in hospice on Saturday, February 3, 2024, in Ft Wayne, Indiana.

Born January 4, 1960, in Michigan City, Indiana at St. Anthony Hospital, Paul was a son of the late Joan Claudette (Hatfield) Gaddis and Woodrow H. Gaddis.

Paul attended school at The Therapy...

Jan 29, 2024

Steve Earl Lincoln, age 74, of LaOtto, IN, passed away at 4:23 pm on Monday January 29, 2024, at his residence.  Born on May 26, 1949, in Whitley County, he was the son of Gerry and Mary (Simon) Lincoln.

Steve attended Roanoke Schools until their closing, then attended Huntington North High School and graduated with the Class...

Jan 26, 2024

Terry A. Hull, 65, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away Friday, January 26, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Born January 13, 1959, in Columbia City, Ind., he was a son of the late Richard and Eva (Hamman) Hull.

He graduated from Columbia City Joint High School, Class of 1977.  On November 17, 1990, he married Joyce...

Jan 25, 2024

Robert Dean "Bob" Schuman, 65, of Columbia City, Indiana, mercifully entered into the presence of his Savior on Thursday evening, January 25, 2024 at Stillwater Hospice with family by his side. Born April 25, 1958 in Columbia City, he was the son of LaMar and Clara (Gradeless) Schuman.

A lifelong resident of Whitley County, Bob was involved...

Jan 22, 2024

Jesse DeWayne Lane, age 73, of Columbia City, Indiana passed away Monday, January 22, 2024.  Born July 15, 1950, he was the son of Jesse and Mabel Evelyn (Steele) Lane.

DeWayne graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1968.  On June 20, 1970, he married Barbara Clem, becoming a loving husband and father...

Jan 19, 2024

Thomas G. Hyndman, 75, of Columbia City, Indiana was found passed away at his home on Friday, January 19, 2024.   Thomas served in the United States Marine Corps for 4 years.  Burial will take place at Adams Cemetery, Columbia City, Indiana.

Jan 17, 2024

Josephine "JoEllen" Ellen Krasienko, 97, of Huntington, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at her home surrounded by family. Born March 24, 1926 in Fulton County, she was the daughter of George "Kelly" and Anna C. (Hepp) Shanley.

Living in Fulton County until 1943, JoEllen attended Grass Creek School until her senior year and graduate from...

Jan 16, 2024

James W. Johnson, age 84, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 2:10 pm on Tuesday January 16, 2024, at Canterbury Nursing Home, Fort Wayne.  Born on October 10, 1939, in Chicago, IL, he was the son of Arthur and Roberta (Marvin) Johnson, Sr.

James attended Chicago Public Schools and graduated with the Class of 1957.  He...

Jan 10, 2024

Joyce Elaine Johnson, 91, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Miller's at Oak Pointe. Born July 5, 1932 in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Harold and C. Fern (Coolman) Lundblad.

She graduated from Columbia City High School with the Class of 1950. On August 25, 1951, she married Curtiss M....

Jan 7, 2024

Rex A. Roberson, age 90, of Painesville, OH, formerly of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 9:25 pm on Sunday January 7, 2024, at David Simpson Hospice House, Cleveland, OH.  Born on May 13, 1933, in Whitley County, he was the son of Parker and Viva (Herron) Roberson.

Rex attended Coesse High School and graduated with the...

Jan 6, 2024

P. Jean Zorger, 88, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away at 3:40 pm Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Parkview Whitley Hospital with loving family by her side. Born December 11, 1935 in Whitley County, she was the daughter of Sylvester Sr. and Marietta (Pequignot) Hinen.

A lifelong resident of Whitley County, Jean graduated from Washington Center High...

Jan 4, 2024

Carolyn J. Burrey, age 89 of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 12:13 pm on Thursday January 4, 2024, at Stillwater Hospice, Fort Wayne.  Born on May 25, 1934, in Whitley County, she was the daughter of Everette and Lucille (Hively) Egolf.

Carolyn attended Columbia City High School and graduated with the Class of 1952.  She worked...

Jan 3, 2024

Jerry R. Pulver, age 88, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 4:40 pm on Wednesday January 3, 2024, at The Waters of Columbia City.  Born on January 9, 1935, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Carl and Beulah (Garman) Pulver.

Jerry attended Leo High School.  On July 3, 1954, he married Vonda Cohee in...