Columbia City, IN. Obituaries

Jan 2, 2024

Belva Leona Hartley, 95, of Columbia City, Ind., left her earthly home on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, surrounded by family, to reunite with her loved ones and favorite fishing partner Hank. Born January 22, 1928, in Marion, Ind., she was a daughter of the late William and Iva Marie (Butterfield) Turner.  Leona grew up in Marion where she attended...

Dec 28, 2023

In Loving Memory of Janet M. Wiederholt

Janet M. Wiederholt, age 82, passed away peacefully at her home in Columbia City, IN, on December 28, 2023. She was born on January 5, 1941, in Fort Wayne, to Harold and Valetta Wetzel.

Janet attended Elmhurst High School and graduated in 1959. On April 23, 1960, she...

Dec 26, 2023

Tod Allen Heisler, 57, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at his home with family by his side. Born July 14, 1966, in Bremen, IN, he was the son of Teddy Ray Heisler and Sally K. (Pershing) Heisler.

At the age of six, Tod's family relocated from Warsaw, IN, to Etna...

Dec 24, 2023

Denise M. Beers, age 61, of Columbia City, IN, moved to her eternal home at 12:40 am on Sunday December 24, 2023, in Fort Wayne.  Born on April 18, 1962, in Fort Wayne, IN, she was the daughter of Everette Dean and Joan (Hosler) Grable.

Denise spent most of her childhood in the Fort Wayne area. She...

Dec 23, 2023

Michael Neil Egloff, 70, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at home.  Born May 14, 1953, in Wolf Lake, Ind., he was the son of the late Neil Egloff and Marilyn and Clee (Kennedy) Jagger.

He graduated from Columbia City Joint High with the Class of 1971.  In his younger years...

Dec 19, 2023

Jimmy E. Wood, 89, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born March 27, 1934 in Coesse, he was the son of Harold and Ellen (Judd) Wood.

He graduated from Coesse High School with the Class of  1952. Following graduation, Jimmy went to work at GE before being drafted...

Dec 17, 2023

Teresa Ann McCoy, 67, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023, peacefully at her home.  Born April 1, 1956, in Wolf Lake, Ind., she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Alice (Fry) Treece.  She lived most of her lifetime in the Columbia City area. Teresa graduated from Miami Palmetto Senior High School.

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Dec 16, 2023

Martha Ann White Chilcote, 90, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023.   Born April 21, 1933, in Fort Wayne, Ind., she was the daughter of the late Franklin and Ruth (Matthew) Wehnert.

She graduated from North Side High School, Fort Wayne and attended Fort Wayne Art College. On June 19, 1953, she married Richard...

Dec 14, 2023

Dale E. Good, 87, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Parkview Whitley Hospital.  Born December 7, 1936, in Warsaw, Indiana, he was the son of Gilbert and Aretha (Beigh) Good.

He graduated from Aubbeenaubbee High School with the Class of 1957 and Tri-State College with the Class of 1961.  On...

Dec 11, 2023

Timothy Brower, age 68, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 3:00 am on Monday December 11, 2023, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw.  Born on May 14, 1955, in Wolf Lake, he was the son of Paul and Catherine (Pence) Brower.

Timothy attended Central Noble High School and graduated with the Class of 1973.  He then attended...

Dec 6, 2023

Pamela K. Tinsley, age 65, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away at 10:22 am on Wednesday December 6, 2023, at her residence.  Born on September 28, 1958, in Columbia City, IN, she was the daughter of Frederick Grant, Sr. and Doris I. (Pratt) Lewis.

Pamela was a Whitley County resident until 1980 then moved to Allen County,...

Dec 4, 2023

Jon R. Pontzius, 84, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away at 11:26 am on Monday, December 4, 2023, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Born on June 9, 1939, in Fort Wayne, a son of Robert W. and Veril (Goodrich) Pontzius, he grew up on a farm in Thorncreek Township and graduated from Columbia City High School in 1957.  He graduated...

Dec 3, 2023

Beverly A. Brandom, 83, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Parkview Whitley Hospital.  Born July 12, 1940, in Roanoke, Ind., she was a daughter of the late Robert Hyser and Wilma (Love) Hyser.

She attended Jefferson Center School for 9 years. On June 10, 1956, she married Larry W. Brandom at Lake...

Nov 28, 2023

Sherrill D. Boggs, 87, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Miller's at Oak Pointe. Born August 2, 1936 in Whitley County, she was the daughter of Robert Allen and Mildred (Tschantz) Slater.

She attended Columbia City High School, IPFW and St. Francis College in Fort Wayne. On November 1, 1952, she married...

Nov 28, 2023

Shari L. May, 68 , of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at her home. Born June 12, 1955 in Portland, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Wayne E. and Juanita F. (Haggard) May.

While growing up in the Farmland/Parker City area of Randolph County, Shari was involved with GAA sports, played...

Nov 27, 2023

Gloria J. Banker, 90, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023.  Born on Dec. 23, 1932, in Columbia City, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late John Wilkerson and Mildred (Barber) Wilkerson.

She graduated Columbia City High School in 1969, (same graduating class as her daughter Kenda). On Dec. 15, 1972, she...

Nov 24, 2023

Rita K. Waugh, age 66 of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 2:15 am on Friday November 24, 2023, at Goshen Hospital, Goshen.  Born on December 6, 1956, in Warsaw, IN, she was the daughter of Harold and Phyllis (Ewers) Arnold.

Rita attended Columbia City High School.  On August 22, 1980, she married Harold “Nub” Waugh at...

Nov 23, 2023

Gerald J. Johnson, age 94, of Arcola, IN, passed away at 10:35 pm on Thursday November 23, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.  Born on April 23, 1929, in Arcola, he was the son of Fred and Irene (Rapp) Johnson.

Gerald attended Arcola High School and graduated with the Class of 1949.  He then proudly served his...

Nov 22, 2023

Victor L. Heiden, 68, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at home surrounded by family. Born March 23, 1955, in Pulaski County, Ind., he was the son of the late Robert Heiden and Ruth (Carr) Heiden. He graduated from Kewanna High School, Kewanna, Ind., with the Class of 1973.  On October 5, 1973, he married...

Nov 20, 2023

Donald L. Riley, 74, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away Monday, November 20, 2023, at home surrounded by family.  Born November 1, 1949, in Fort Wayne, Ind., he was a son of the late Louis Riley and Olive (Jarrett) Riley.

He graduated from Churubusco High School with the Class of 1968.  On May 4, 1969, he married...