Thelma S. Duncan, 77, Churubusco, passed away on May 15, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital. Born in Jamestown, Tenn., Oct. 10, 1943, to the late Alvie and Dorthy (McCoy) Copley. She spent her formative years in Jamestown, Tenn. Thelma was married to Eddie O. D. Duncan in Jamestown, Tenn., … Read More
Mark D. Miller, 62, formerly of Columbia City, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021. After a long, hard-fought, four-year battle with cancer, Mark died peacefully at his home at 5:42 a.m. with his family gathered around him. He entered into this world Oct. 13, 1958, in Fort Wayne, … Read More
Isaac Marshall Harris, three-year-old son of Scott and Catrina (Smith) Harris, born Feb. 3, 2018, passed away peacefully at Riley Children’s Hospital, Indianapolis, Tuesday, May 11, 2021. A happy and boisterous toddler, he loved to bang on the drums and listen to music. His contagious smile would brighten … Read More
Ruben Espinoza, 54, Pierceton, passed away at his residence surrounded by his family at 2:46 p.m. Monday, May 10, 2021. He was born Oct. 15, 1966, in Columbia City, to Susana Beatrice (Reyna) Espinoza and Roberto Espinoza. Ruben was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, where he was … Read More
Judith Ann Ancil, 79, formerly of North Webster, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021, at her new home in Columbia City. Born March 2, 1942, in Selma, she was the daughter of Bill Cox and Geneva (Hendricks) Sanders. Growing up in Grant county, Judy graduated from Marion High … Read More
Wayne C. Sembach, 79, Churubusco, passed away on May 1, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born in Flint, Mich., on Feb. 14, 1942, to the late Wilbur and Anna Lucille (Pease) Sembach. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1959. He served in the … Read More
Jerry L. Fesler, 71, Milford, passed away at 11:40 a.m. Sunday, May 2, 2021, at his home. He was born on May 7, 1949, in Fort Wayne to Paul William and Opal Irene (Patterson) Fesler. He graduated in 1967 from Columbia City High School and was a United … Read More
Kenneth Eugene “Ken” Bucher, 65, Warsaw, died at 4:25 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at his home. He was born on Sept. 17, 1955, in Wabash, to Eugene F. and Elizabeth C. (Bouse) Bucher. He was a 1973 graduate of Wabash High School and received his associates degree … Read More
Sherry Ann Slavin, 67, Churubusco, passed into eternity on April 30, 2021, and is now at peace, praising Jesus face-to-face. Her battle with breast cancer in recent years showed her resilience and determination in facing life’s challenges with a smile. Despite the pain of her sickness, Sherry stayed … Read More
Dilon Robert Carpenter, 12, Columbia City, passed away at 7:44 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. He was born on July 7, 2008, in Warsaw to Robert Nickolas “Nick” Carpenter and Shawn Marie Knafel. He lived in the Columbia City area … Read More
Shelby Lee McClellan, 26, Columbia City, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021, from injuries from a car wreck along with her unborn son, Ty and daughter Olivia. Born June 1, 1994, in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Travis Lee McClellan and Elizabeth (Slusher) King. Growing up … Read More
Dilon Robert Carpenter, 12, Columbia City, passed away on April 28, 2021, at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse
Read MoreJean Ann “Jeanne” Comparet, 62, Columbia City, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021, at her home. Born March 4, 1959 in Flint, Mich., she was the daughter of Bernard and Juna (Woods) Smarowski. She graduated from Fenton Senior High School with the Class of 1977 and Mott Community … Read More
Cozetta “Cozy” R. Barnes, 55, Columbia City, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021, at her home. Born Dec. 7, 1965, in Whitley County, she was the daughter of Earl B. Wagner and Edna M. (Brockmeyer) Meyer. Cozy graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of … Read More
Eunice Sturgill, 85, Columbia City, passed away Friday, April 23, 2021, at her home. Born Nov. 6, 1935, in Breathitt County, Ky., she was the daughter of Robert and Ethel (Spencer) Fugate. Growing up in Boone County, she was the oldest child. She attended Hebron School. Eunice began … Read More
Howard Erwin Helmke, 88, Big Lake, died peacefully at his home at 1:30 a.m. Thursday, April 22, 2021. He was born June 4, 1933, in Fort Wayne, a son of the late Otto and Alvina (Breugeman) Helmke. He completed elementary school at Concordia Lutheran, Fort Wayne, and graduated … Read More
