Danny L. Pischke — UPDATED
Danny Lee Pischke, known to most as “Danny,” passed away at his home in Cromwell on Sunday, April 21, 2024. He was born in Goshen on May 11, 1959, to Kenneth and Donna (Reed) Pischke. Danny spent most of his professional years as a truck driver and was … Read More
Kim S. Sprunger
Kim Sue Sprunger, 67, Ligonier, died Tuesday, April 23, 2024. She was born July 1, 1956. On Nov. 1, 1975, she married Dennis Sprunger, who survives. She also is survived by children, Corrie (Rodney) Miller, Goshen, Casey (Leah) Sprunger, Warsaw, and Clay (Stephanie) Sprunger, Columbia City; six grandchildren; … Read More
Richard J. Hurst Sr.
Richard James Hurst Sr., 70, Bear Lake, formerly of Columbia City, died at 11:47 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2024. He was born June 30, 1953. On June 7, 1987, he married Diane Lynn Lienerth, who survives. He also is survived by his children, Shelly M. Recker, Kendallville, Robin … Read More
Marilyn J. Meyer
Marilyn Jean “Jeannie” Meyer, 89, Columbia City, died Friday, April 19, 2024, at Parkview Whitley. She was born March 11, 1935. On Dec. 24, 1951, she married Dale Meyer, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl Keener and Eunice (Chuck) Forrester; seven grandchildren; … Read More
Madie Lee Oberg
Madie Lee Oberg 88, Macy, died Thursday, April 18, 2024, at home. She was born October 8, 1935. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Oberg, Macy; sons, Russell (Connie) Oberg, Macy, Robert (Shawn) Oberg, South Whitley and Emil (Denise) Oberg, South Bend; brothers, Tommy (Carleen) Winfrey, Kingman, … Read More
Brendt L. Smith — UPDATED
Brendt L Smith, 64, of Winona Lake, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024. He passed peacefully under the attentive and loving care of the staff at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital and hospice care. Brendt was born June 29, 1959, in Detroit, the son of John and Virginia (Ginger) Smith, … Read More
Robert J. Anderson — UPDATED
Robert James Anderson, 80, rural Kimmell, died Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at home. He was born Sept. 21, 1943. On Oct. 8, 1966, he married Jean Marie Klipple. He is survived by three children, Cynthia (Joseph) Scheiber, Kimmell, Karen (Bud) Cooper, Churubusco, and Robert (Jenna) Anderson, Kendallville; and … Read More
Bradley Sanders
Bradley Sanders, 68, Churubusco, died Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born May 11, 1955. He is survived by his children, Jerico Sanders and Josh Sanders; his mother, Bonnie Sanders; sister, Deb (Mike) Waggoner; two brothers, James and Curtis Sanders; and a granddaughter. … Read More
Scott K. Simpson
Scott Kevin Simpson, 64, Churubusco, died Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Fort Wayne. He was born Feb. 3, 1960. He is survived by his brother, Mark Simpson; sister, Ronda (Joe) Bauer; four nieces and nephews; and 13 great-nieces and great-nephews. DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City, is handling arrangements.
Read MoreAnthony M. Jersey
Anthony M. Jersey, 72, South Whitley, died Tuesday, April 16, 2024. He was born June 28, 1951. His wife, Sandra Jersey, preceded him in death. He is survived by his daughters, Jennifer Sanders, Renee (Cameron) Cone, Rebecca (Randall) Miller and Veronica (Nathan) Yoder; 11 grandchildren; sisters, Ann DeSerio, … Read More
Jason R. Jones Jr.
Jason Robert Jones Jr., 24, South Whitley, died Monday, April 15, 2024. He was born Sept. 20, 1999. He is survived by his parents, Sara and Kevin Coyle; siblings, Kolton (Brittney) Coyle, Desiree (Dillon) Jones, Haylee Coyle and Brandon Mills; three nephews; aunt, Kayla (Barak) Pauley; uncle, Clayton … Read More
Carolyn L. Chapple
Carolyn Louise Chapple, 91, rural Columbia City, died at 10:17 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 2024, at StoryPoint West, Fort Wayne. She was born April 10, 1933. On June 8, 1952, she married Robert Lee Chapple, who preceded her in death in 2005. She is survived by her children, … Read More
Viola M. Macy
Viola Mae Macy, 88, formerly of rural Columbia City, died at 11:55 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Cumberland Trace Senior Living, Plainfield. She was born Feb. 21, 1936. On June 20, 1954, she married Thomas O. Macy, who preceded her in death in 2023. She is survived … Read More
Russell Gordon Wells
Russell Gordon Wells, 91, rural Columbia City, died peacefully at the home of his daughter in Columbia City at 9:35 a.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2024. He was born on Aug. 3, 1932. On April 12, 1957, he married Norma L. Jacobs; Norma died on Christmas Day 2014. Survivors … Read More
Charles R. Weaver
Charles R. Weaver, 90, South Whitley, died at 4:33 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. He was born Aug. 13, 1933. His wife, Virginia A. (Moore) Weaver, whom he married Jan. 7, 1956, preceded him in death. He is survived by his children, … Read More
Jeffrey G. Western
Jeffrey Glenn Western, 64, Columbia City, died unexpectedly at 2:13 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2024. He was born Jan. 14, 1960. He is survived by his siblings, Steven (Jill) Western, Larwill, Gloria (Michael) Reimer, Columbia City, and Suzanne Western, Fort Wayne; four nephews and a niece; and three … Read More