Paula Lee Johnson-Stephens, 64, of Columbia City, passed away on July 10, 2020, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe. Born in Fort Wayne, on Aug. 11, 1955, to the late Harry and Gloria (Boggs) Johnson. She spent her formative years in Churubusco, graduating from Churubusco High School. Paula spent … Read More
Ronald Lynn Puckett, 53, of rural Larwill died Wednesday, July 8, 2020, when the off-road vehicle he was driving overturned on CR 600N near his home. A tragic accident took his life, but his legacy and influence will live on through his family and friends. While he is … Read More
Gary L. Harris, 64, Columbia City, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on March 2, 1956 the son of Ervil Lee Harris and Katherine Harris (Stephenson). Gary married Mary Cooper on Sept. 22, 1983. Gary is survived … Read More
Mae M. Ray, 94, Kimmell, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Golden Living Center, Mishawaka. Born Sept. 7, 1925, in Milwaukee, Wisc., she was the daughter of Herbert Knuth and Ida (Cohen) Murrell. She attended school in the Lakeland, Florida School System. Mae had lived in Florida … Read More
Raymon G. Farris, 39, Columbia City, died at 8:43 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital, where he had been admitted on Wednesday. He was born on June 9, 1981, in Fort Wayne a son of Terry G. and Sheryl K. (Roby) Farris. He spent his life … Read More
Jeffrey Allen Murphy, 46, Columbia City, died unexpectedly at his home at 8:12 a.m. Sunday, July 5, 2020. He was born on Dec. 5, 1973, in Elkhart, a son of Gerald D. and Beverly R. (Schroeder) Murphy. Growing up in Columbia Township, he attended Columbia Township and Columbia … Read More
Peggy Mallane, 67, of Columbia City, passed away at 9:55 a.m., Sunday, July 5, 2020, at her home. Born Sept. 19, 1952, in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Dale J. and Gladys E. (Walker) Gamble. She was on the swim team and school band, graduating Columbia … Read More
Francis B. “Bud” Bushell Jr., 79, formerly of Columbia City, died at 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at Timbercrest Home of the Brethren, North Manchester, where he had been a resident since March 2019. He was born on Sept. 17, 1940, in Providence, R.I., a son of … Read More
Arleen Zumbrun, 88, formerly of Churubusco, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Oak Point Assisted Living in Columbia City. Arrangements are pending
Read MoreRobert L. “Duke” Richards, 87, Churubusco, passed unexpectedly at his home on Monday, June 29, 2020. Born in Churubusco, on Dec. 15, 1932, to the late Lloyd and Juanita (Davis) Richards. He spent his formative years in Churubusco, graduating from Churubusco High School in 1950. He served our … Read More
Larry Johnson, 79, Avilla, passed away on June 27, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Born in Whitley County, on Jan. 4, 1941, to the late Oscar and Lea (Smith) Johnson. Larry was not afraid to work. He retired from Harvester after 15 years. He … Read More
Jerry G. Gidley, 72, of South Whitley, passed away at 8:46 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 18, 1948, in Chauncey Hollow, W. Va., she was the daughter of Alonzo C. and Alberta(Sias) Varney. Jerry attended Magnolia … Read More
Chad Roger Tucker, 47, of Churubusco, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born in Port Clinton, Ohio, on Jan. 14, 1973, to the Roger and Linda (Bell) Tucker. He spent his formative years in Albion, graduating from Central Noble High School in … Read More
Michael Douglas Rennaker, 21, Churubusco, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Monday, June 22, 2020. Born in Whitley County, on June 29, 1998, to Paul and Rebecca Sue (Becky Bell) Athy-Rennaker. He spent his formative years in Churubusco, graduating from Churubusco High … Read More
Sharon Jean Wolf, 80, Columbia City, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 8:50 a.m. Monday, June 22, 2020, from her home. She was born on July 25, 1939, in Columbia City, a daughter of the late Franklin E. and Ilene M. (LaFever) Bates. She … Read More
Betty I. Leffel, 94, North Manchester, passed away June 22, 2020, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. On Aug. 8, 1925, Betty was born in Dalton, Ohio at her cousin’s home. Although Betty was an only child, her parents Ralph M. and Mayme (Huntsberger) Garn were a foster … Read More
