Columbia City, IN. Obituaries
Charlotte Julia Wyman
May 24, 2017
Charlotte Julia Wyman, 92, of Columbia City, passed away at 4:15 am Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Millers at Oak Pointe. Born October 22, 1924 in Windham, Vt., she was the daughter of George J. and Katherine A. (Short) Maloney. Charlotte spent her childhood and early married life in New Hampshire. She graduated Claremont High School with the...
Kathleen Nelson
May 23, 2017
Kathleen Nelson, 94, of Columbia City, and formerly of Clinton, Iowa, passed away at 10:56 a.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Millers at Oak Pointe. Born on April 24, 1923 in the Mediapolis, Iowa region, she was the daughter of Herm and Vivian (Marshall) Drinkall. At a young age her father passed away after being hit by a...
Todd Hunt
May 15, 2017
Todd Hunt, age 73, passed away at 1:28 pm Monday, May 15, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, IN. There will be no services.
12:00 AM - 12:00 AMPhyllis Ilene Bear
May 15, 2017
With a remarkable heart of gold and a forever fun-loving spirit, Phyllis Ilene Bear lived a full life. She was a caring wife, a loving mother, and a cherished grandmother and friend to many. It is hard to say goodbye to such a good soul. Phyllis made her lifes debut in the 1920s. This decade was a time...
Freida Irene Nichols
May 12, 2017
Known for her desire to seek out the fun in life while remaining true to her sometimes stubborn side, Freida Irene Nichols lived to tell about all about her adventures in 98 remarkable years. Though we are sad to say farewell to such a good soul, we can find comfort in the memories of the amazing times we...
Susan Joan Byer-Cearbaugh
May 11, 2017
From her first days on this Earth, Susan Joan Byer-Cearbaugh took life on with a full embrace. She was happy and kind, and a friend to everyone she met. Her outgoing nature was a magnet for strong friendships that lasted a lifetime. She was a caring mother, a loving grandmother, and a cherished friend to all. Susan will...
Mason Phonsavanh
May 7, 2017
Mason Phonsavanh, 31, of Ft. Wayne and formerly of Columbia City, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017 on the trails of Winona Lake. Born October 30, 1985 at Parkview Hospital in Ft. Wayne, he was the son of Deng Dan and Lorraine (Moog) Phonsavanh. He grew up in Ft. Wayne and Columbia City. As a boy he enjoyed...
Winifred Agnes Priebe
May 7, 2017
Winifred Agnes Priebe, 94, of Columbia City, passed away at 2:18 a.m. Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Millers Merry Manor. Born July 29, 1922 in Cleveland, OH, she was the daughter of Jacob and Roetta (Lorenz) Adler. She lived in Ohio her entire lifetime until moving to Columbia City in the early 2000s. She was raised by Donald...
Shanon Shane Amerosa
May 5, 2017
Shanon Shane Amerosa, 38, of Troy, Missouri, passed away, Friday, May 5, 2017. Born March 26, 1979 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, he was the son of Catherine Heiny. Following his mothers death, at the age of 9, Shane was placed in foster care and lived between Whitley and Noble County. He was a truck driver for Hall Hauling...
Kasie Rebecca LaFountain
May 4, 2017
Kasie Rebecca LaFountain, age 25, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 7:28 am on May 4, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born on May 12, 1991, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Kate LaFountain. Kasie attended local schools, and graduated from Columbia City High School with the Class of 2009. Most recently...
Robert Bartholomy
May 4, 2017
Robert Bartholomy, age 57, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 4:00 pm on Thursday May 4, 2017 at Parkview Randallia Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born on September 26, 1959 in Easton, Maryland, he was the son of George E. and Anita F. (Wooters) Bartholomy. Robert attended Easton Senior High School and graduated with the Class of 1978. He...
Tamara S. Miller
May 2, 2017
Tamara S. Miller, 67, of Columbia City, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Ashton Creek Health Rehab, Fort Wayne. Born September 14, 1949 in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Samuel R. and Beulah I. (Fuqua) Miller. Her family had moved toChurubusco where she was raised and graduated from Churubusco High School with the Class of...
Ronda Joy Holloway
Apr 30, 2017
A generous and selfless caregiver, with a genuine love for her family and a natural musical talent, Ronda Joy Holloway leaves behind a lasting legacy. Though she endured a great deal of discomfort in her own life, she looked to the love she shared with her family and friends to seek the goodness each day offered. She was...
Alice M. Harber
Apr 30, 2017
Alice M. Harber, age 91, of Yoder, IN passed away at 5:40 am on Sunday April 30, 2017, at Kingston Care Center, Fort Wayne. Born on March 25, 1926 in Wells County, IN, she was the daughter of George and Anna (Schuler) Christman. Alice attended local schools and for the majority of her life was a homemaker. She...
Randy Ray Maggard
Apr 28, 2017
Randall R. Maggard, 59, of Warsaw, passed away at 10:23 a.m. Friday, April 28, 2017 at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Born December 22, 1957 in Columbia City, he was the son of James D. and Cleo Mable (Proffitt) Maggard. He attended Columbia City Joint High School and had worked at Morsches Builders Mart, Wal-Mart and RR Donnelley. Survivors include...
Cory A. Alvey
Apr 26, 2017
Destined to always seek out fast spinning wheels for the thrill and fresh air, Cory A. Alvey lived life in the fast lane. He was inquisitive and interested in how just about anything worked, and he would spend hours tinkering around with something that needed repair. Always adept with his hands, he had a knack for fixing anything...
Don Andy Goodson
Apr 25, 2017
A spirited soul who appreciated the simple moments spent with his family and friends, Don Andy Goodson, will be dearly missed. His life was one filled with hard work and good times. He was a loving husband, a caring father, a cherished grandfather and a friend to so many. We are sad that we are forced to say...
Suzanne F. DeFay
Apr 21, 2017
Suzanne Francis DeFay, age 85, of Columbia City, IN, and formerly of Fort Wayne, passed away at 8:50 am on Friday April 21, 2017 at her residence. Born on March 8, 1932 in Lafayette, IN, she was the daughter of Thomas Vern and Evangeline Francis (Clark) Sherrier. Suzanne attended and graduated from Jefferson High School, with the Class...
Richard C. Loscomb
Apr 21, 2017
Richard C. Loscomb was a bit of a prankster, but he always knew how to make people smile. He was a loving husband, a caring father and a cherished grandfather and friend to many. We will hold the memories of him close to our hearts as we endure the feelings of loss without him in our lives. The...
Jordan A. Rice
Apr 15, 2017
Unafraid to explore all of lifes adventures, Jordan A. Rice was a young, free-spirited, active soul. Her ability to roll with what life provided kept her on the move and always ready. She was a caring daughter, a beloved sister, and a cherished friend to so many. It is so hard to say goodbye to such a precious...