Linda L. Brown
Linda Lou Brown, 82, Columbia City, died at 4:58 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Parkview Randallia Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Sept. 26, 1941. Her husband, Duane Brown, preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Chris (Diana) Mast, Tampa, Fla., and Tiffany Friend … Read More
Rachel J. Lane
Rachel Jane Lane, 91, Columbia City, died at 4:14 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2024, at home. She was born Jan. 31, 1933. Her husband, Robert Hal Lane, whom she married Feb. 27, 1952, preceded her in death. She is survived by her sons, Robert “Brian” Lane and Dave … Read More
Dorothy L. Smith
Dorothy L. Smith, 86, Columbia City, died peacefully surrounded by family at 12:09 p.m. Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Millers at Oak Pointe in Columbia City. She was born on Feb. 15, 1938, in Blacky, Ky. On Feb. 10, 1951, she was united in marriage to Bill Smith. … Read More
Charles E. Disbrow Jr.
Charles Edward Disbrow Jr., 79, rural South Whitley, died at 1:32 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. He was born July 12, 1944. On Aug. 20, 1982, he married Sharon Rose King, who survives. He also is survived by twin daughters, Stacy M. … Read More
John W. Whiteleather Jr.
John William Whiteleather Jr., 83, passed away on the morning of March 12, 2024, with his loving family beside him. He was born on July 7, 1940, to John W. Whitleather Sr. and Lucille (Curtis) Whiteleather in Columbia City, where he spent his formative years. He was a … Read More
Rosa Shepherd
Rosa Lee Nelson Shepherd, 82, of Warsaw, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at home. Rosa was born Feb. 28, 1942, in David, Ky., to Wiley and Martha (Shepherd) Nelson. She attended Prestonsburg High School but had to make the decision before her senior year to drop out … Read More
Janet S. Dimpfl
Janet Sue Dimpfl, 64, Churubusco, died Tuesday, March 12, 2024. She was born Feb. 2, 1960. She is survived by her son, Matthew Berger; sister, Katherine (David Sr.) Hoot; two nieces; a nephew; a great-nephew; and great-niece. Sheets & Childs Funeral Home, Churubusco, is handling arrangements.
Read MoreRonald A. Johnston
Ronald Allen Johnston, 60, Warsaw, died Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, at Chateau Rehabilitation and Healthcare. He was born Aug. 28, 1963. He is survived by his siblings, James Johnston, Melinda Gilbert and Kimberly King; and five nieces and nephews. Sheets & Childs Funeral Home, Churubusco, handled arrangements.
Read MoreDillard Sturgill
Dillard Sturgill, 85, formerly of Columbia City, died at 2:10 p.m. Monday, March 4, 2024, at his home in Oklahoma. He was born Jan. 1, 1939. On Nov. 24, 1957, he married Peggy Smith, who survives. He also is survived by his children, Alan J. (Karen) Sturgill, Claremore, … Read More
Terry Bingham
Terry Bingham, 66, Columbia City, died at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2024. He was born Sept. 27, 1957. He is survived by his children, Jennifer (Tommy) Steele, Goshen, and Joseph (Roshelle Butihi) Bingham, Maui, Hawaii; four grandchildren; mother, Edna “Mimi” (Vern) Yagel, Ash Flat, Ark.; and sisters, … Read More
Judith A. Smith
Judith A. Smith, 81, Columbia City, died at 7:22 p.m. Monday, March 4, 1024, at Kingston Care Center, Fort Wayne. She was born Oct. 1, 1942. In 2002, she married Thomas Smith. She is survived by her son, Jeff Welch, Churubusco; stepson, Josh (Lisa) Smith, Columbia City; stepdaughter, … Read More
Dorothy D. Burton
Dorothy Dolores Burton, 86, Columbia City, died at 9:56 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. She was born Sept. 17, 1937. On May 12, 1956, she married William V. Burton, who preceded her in death in 2016. She is survived by her children, … Read More
Lester D. Myers
Lester D. Myers, 62, rural Larwill, died unexpectedly Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at home. He was born Dec. 21, 1961. He is survived by two brothers, Galen A. Myers, Larwill, and Glenn B. Myers, Columbia City. Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City, is handling arrangements.
Read MoreEdith I. Ruckman
Edith Isabel Ruckman, 91, rural Larwill, died at 7 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. She was born Dec. 29, 1932. On July 5, 1952, she married James Dean Ruckman, who preceded her in death in 1996. She is survived by her children, … Read More
Brenda M. Waldenville
Brenda Mae Waldenville, 77, Columbia City, died at 11:06 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2024, at home. She was born Feb. 26, 1947. On July 23, 1966, she married Harry “Bud” Waldenville, who survives. She also is survived by two sons, Steve (Sandy) Waldenville and Cory Waldenville, North Webster; … Read More
Wellington N. VanHouten
Wellington Noel “Welly” VanHouten, 84, rural Columbia City, died at 7:08 p.m. Sunday, March 3, 2024, at home. He was born Jan. 8, 1940. In August 1968, he married Virginia Knecht; they later divorced, and she survives. He also is survived by his daughter, Angela K. (Michael) Poor, … Read More