Columbia City, IN. Obituaries

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...

Aug 16, 2023

David G. Pafford, age 71, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 2:34 pm on Wednesday August 16, 2023, at Parkview Randallia Hospital, Fort Wayne.  Born on October 17, 1951, in St. Louis, Missouri, he was the son of James and Sarah (McClellan) Pafford.

Dave attended Churubusco High School and graduated with the Class of 1970.  He...

Aug 8, 2023

Evelyn L. Gorra, 93, of Columbia City, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Born February 14, 1930, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Nulf and Mabel (Reed) Nulf.  Evelyn is survived by her son, Gary (Karen Brown) Caibaiosai, six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and brother, David (Nancy) Nulf.  She was preceded in death her...

Aug 5, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Chad M. Kauffman, age 50, and a lifelong resident of Whitley County, on August 5, 2023, at approximately 1:00 pm. Born on December 11, 1972, In Fort Wayne, Chad's vibrant spirit and love for the outdoors marked his journey through life.

A proud alumnus of Columbia...

Aug 4, 2023

Linda L Felger, age 73, of rural Allen County, Indiana, passed away Friday, August 4, 2023, at her residence. Born October 4, 1949, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Maurice and Lucille (Roesener) Zurbrugg.

Linda attended Snider High School and graduated with the Class of 1968. On June 6, 1970, she married Max Felger. Linda...

Aug 2, 2023

Daniel Wayne Byers, 70, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at his home. Born July 16, 1953 at Lucky Hospital in Wolf Lake, he was the son of Harry Byers and Marjorie (VanCuren) Davis.

He graduated from Columbia City High School Class of 1972. Danny was a bricklayer and was the owner of...

Jul 30, 2023

Milton E. McCombs, 95, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday morning, July 30, 2023 at Autumn Trace Assisted Living in Columbia City. Born April 12, 1928 in Huntington County, he was the son of Dale and Elvira (Vergon) McCombs.

He graduated from Fort Wayne's Central High School and served in the...

Jul 26, 2023

Larry L. Watson, 86, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at his home. Born February 2, 1937 in Columbia City, he was the son of David and Effa (Sheets) Watson.

Growing up around Ridinger Lake, Larry graduated from Larwill High School High School with the Class of 1955. On January 11, 1960, he...

Jul 24, 2023

Sandra Lee Maggard, 73, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023 at her home. Born January 4, 1950 in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Walter J. Lahm and Lenora Lucille (Dear) Lahm.

A lifelong Whitley County resident, she graduated from Columbia City High School and on February 5, 1967, she married James...

Jul 21, 2023

Tim D. Mishler, age 72, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 9:09 am on Friday July 21, 2023, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. Born on March 6, 1951, in Huntington, he was the son of Daniel and Jean (Jenkins) Mishler.

Tim attended South Whitley High School and then became an electrician while working for Northeastern...