Columbia City, IN. Obituaries

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...

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,...