Columbia City, IN. Obituaries

Jul 21, 2023

James R. Shaw, Columbia City, Indiana, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 21 2023,  at Parkview Hospital, hospice care unit, at the age of 88.  The son of the late Melvin and Henrietta (Horn) Shaw, Jim was born in 1934, in Auburn, Indiana.

He proudly served his country in the U.S.Navy during the Korean War...

Jul 13, 2023

Ronald L. Moeller, 83, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023 at his home with family by his side. Born April 20, 1940 in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Peter F. and Frieda V. (Longardner) Moeller.

He graduated from Central Catholic High School with the Class of  1958 and served in the...

Jul 11, 2023

Nashville recording artist Roger Dale Marshall, 72, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, surrounded by loving family in his final days. As a regionally famous country and rock guitarist, man of many talents, and most importantly loving father and grandfather, his presence will be greatly missed. Born January 9, 1951, in...

Jul 10, 2023

Richard "Dick, The Duck" Runyan passed away Monday, July 10, 2023, three weeks shy of his 89th birthday. He was born July 31, 1934, to parents Ira and Ida (Visscher) Runyan, joining brothers Ed Vischer, Robert Runyan, and sister Sharon Rothenbuhler.

He graduated from Central High School with the Class of 1952. A veteran of...

Jul 9, 2023

Lula Maxine "Max" Zent, 86, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away at 11:50 am on Sunday July 9, 2023, at Sacred Heart Village in Avilla.  Born December 14, 1936 in Huntington, she was the daughter of Willis and Mary Elizabeth (Cecil) Stephens.

She grew up in Huntington, Tennessee and the Markle area. While in High School, Lula...

Jul 8, 2023

Roberta J. North, age 82, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 10:16 am on Saturday July 8, 2023, at her residence.  Born on November 15, 1940, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Richard and Gladys (Klump) Dornick.

Roberta attended Columbia City High School and graduated with the Class of 1958 and was a lifelong...

Jul 7, 2023

Thomas Edward “Tom” Bohde, age 79, of Columbia City, IN, passed away unexpectedly on Friday July 7, 2023, along with his four-legged companion, Glen, as the result of an automobile accident.  Born on June 23, 1944, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Richard and Tharon (Gatchell) Bohde.

Tom attended Central High School, Fort Wayne and...

Jul 7, 2023

Jacqueline S. Lantz, age 59, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away at 8:15 pm on Friday July 7, 2023.  Born on November 21, 1963, in Huntington, she was the daughter of Arnold “Butch” and Gloria “Susie” (Salter) Herrick.

Jacqueline attended Huntington North High School and graduated with the Class of 1982.  On November 20, 1986, she married...

Jul 4, 2023

Talen Ray Howenstine, age 28 of Fishers, IN was called into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday July 4th, 2023.  Talen was born October 18, 1994, in Fort Wayne, spending most of his childhood in Columbia City and later in Naples, FL. Talen is the son of Trevor and Niki Howenstine.

Talen graduated in 2012 attending both...

Jun 29, 2023

Yvonne "Bonnie" Coyle, 84, of rural Columbia City, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at while having coffee with her husband at their home on Big Lake. Born June 21, 1939 in Fed, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Gordon and Elsie (Stanley) Newsome.

At the age of 12, Bonnie's family moved up to...

Jun 28, 2023

Arden Paul Rider, 96, of Warren, Indiana and formerly of North Webster, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born January 13, 1927 in Etna Township of Whitley County, he was the son of Albert James and Elma Charlotte (Stump) Rider.

He graduated from  North Webster High School with the Class of 1944...

Jun 26, 2023

Linda Lou Maggard, age 76, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 4:55 am on Monday June 26, 2023, at her residence.  Born on April 26, 1947, in Wolf Lake, IN, she was the daughter of Thurman and Bonnie (Widner) Gawthrop.

Linda attended Columbia City High School.  On November 23, 1968, she married Frank Maggard in Etna,...

Jun 24, 2023

Lloyd L. Barker, Jr. age 57, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 8:35 pm on Saturday June 24, 2023, at his residence.  Born on February 27, 1966, in Nashville, Tennessee, he was the son of Lloyd L. and Martha (Scott) Barker, Sr.

He attended Columbia City High School and graduated with the Class of 1984.

Jun 22, 2023

James Leon Fudge, age 78 of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 10:45 am at his residence on Thursday June 22, 2023.  Born on August 10, 1944, in Convoy, OH, he was the son of Milo and Luella (McBride) Fudge.

Leon attended Jefferson Center School.  He worked as general labor at Gobbler’s Retreat, a stockman at Ace...

Jun 21, 2023

Eleanor J. Grable, age 95 of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 9:41 am on Wednesday June 21, 2023, at her residence.  Born on October 16, 1927, in Sherburne, NY, she was the daughter of George and Frances (Smith) Tanner.

Eleanor and her family moved to Dayton, OH when she was three.  As a child she enjoyed...

Jun 20, 2023

Brian Michael Sanders, age 30, of Columbia City, IN, passed away on Tuesday June 20, 2023, at his residence.  Born on April 29, 1993, in Angola, IN, he was the son of Penny (Kline) Matchett and Donald E. Sanders, Jr.

Brian attended Columbia City High School and graduated with the Class of 2012.

He worked...

Jun 20, 2023

Sharon Grace Nethercutt, age 62, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 3:16 pm on Tuesday June 20, 2023, at her residence.  Born on December 6, 1960, in Logansport, IN, she was the daughter of Devon and Ellen (Heater) St. Clair.

Sharon attended Caston High School and graduated with the Class of 1978.  She married David T....

Jun 12, 2023

Donald L. Clark, 78, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away Monday evening, June 12, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital. Born February 25, 1945 in Columbia City, he was the son of Elmer L.  and Lucy E. (Rarick) Clark.

He graduated from Columbia City High School with the Class of 1963 and went on to serve in the U.S....

Jun 9, 2023

Darlene K. Foote, age 66, of South Whitley, IN, passed away at 9:50 am on Friday June 9, 2023, at her residence.  Born on July 30, 1956, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Jerry and Stella (Hummel) Steigerwald.

Darlene attended Churubusco High School and resided in South Whitley since 2011.  She worked as a housekeeper,...

Jun 3, 2023

Roberta Janet Gipe, 93, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away Saturday morning, June 3, 2023 at Miller's at Oak Pointe. Born August 7, 1929 in Dubois County, Indiana in Birdseye, she was the daughter of J. Fred Andrew and Bernice Madeline (Killion) Andrew.

At the age of 1, her family moved to Bluffton in 1930 where her...