Joan R. Eberhart, 77, South Whitley, died at 7:20 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, at Vibra Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born April 26, 1940, in Cleveland Twp., Whitley County, a daughter of the late Wallace D. and Lillian (Stansberry) Eberhart. Her formative years were spent on a … Read More
Patricia J. Eber, 65, Columbia City, died at 12:07 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 23, 1952, in Columbia City a daughter of Harley Ault and Joyce Goff. Her formative years were spent in Garrett where she graduated … Read More
Winifred Louise “Wini” Morsches, 89, of Columbia City, passed away at 2:05 p.m. Thursday Feb. 15, 2018, at Parkview Whitley Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born Oct. 8, 1928, in Wheeling, W.Va., she was the daughter of Hildred Blanco and Mary Eugenia (Lambert) Jones. Mrs. Morsches grew … Read More
Margie Alice Gordon, 86, of Columbia City, passed away at 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, at her home. Born Jan. 17, 1932, in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Grover and Beulah (Huffman) Gaerte. She graduated from North Webster High School with the Class of 1950. … Read More
Richard C. Pride, 66, Columbia City, passed away at 1:05 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018. He was a patient at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born Sept. 4, 1951, in South Bend, a son of Richard C. and Maymie (Key) Pride Sr. His formative years … Read More
Bonnie Jean (Minnick) Vielhauer Williamson, 76, Albion, passed away at 6:29 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018, at her home on Big Lake. Born Dec. 23, 1941, in the small community of Cosperville, she was the daughter of Orval L. and Ruth May (Hall) Minnick. She attended Elmhurst High … Read More
James E. “Jamie” Prater, 41, South Whitley, passed away at 3:48 a.m., Feb. 13, 2018, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was born in Warsaw Aug. 5, 1976, to Robert and Judy (Roberts) Prater. A lifetime resident of Kosciusko County he had formerly worked in production at Explorer Van … Read More
James E. Prater, 41, South Whitley, passed away at 3:48 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel. … Read More
Richard W. Friend, 63, Columbia City, passed away at 4:10 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Born Oct. 31, 1954, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Robert Dwight and Mary Louise (Beckman) Friend. He was a Whitley County resident for most of his … Read More
Daryl A. Bender, 65, a Columbia City native, died at 12:18 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born Oct. 30, 1952, in Columbia City and his formative years were spent in Columbia City. He graduated from Columbia City Joint High … Read More
Clyde E. Crutchfield Jr., 67, Columbia City, died at 2:03 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe where he had been a resident for the past month. He was born Jan. 20, 1951, in Perry County, Kentucky a son of Clyde E. and Billee Jean … Read More
Michael Wayne Hirshey, 46, Churubusco, passed away at 5:28 a.m., Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, in his residence. He was born Sept. 15, 1971, in Plymouth to Ora and Patsy (Wright) Hirshey. Formerly of Warsaw, he was employed by A.I.A., Patrick Industries as an Installer of countertop products. He … Read More
Marilee Joan York, 87, Columbia City, passed away at 10:43 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Born Jan. 27, 1930, in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Lowell Glen and Lylia M. (Mosher) Heil. A lifelong resident of Whitley County, she graduated from Columbia … Read More
Henry R. “Hank” Kauffman, 70, South Whitley, passed away at 10:35 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City. He was born Jan. 25, 1947, in Etna Green to Raymond R. and Edna (Mast) Kauffman. He attended Etna Green Public Schools and was married … Read More
George William “Bill” VanHorn, 91, most recently of Churubusco, passed away at 8:05 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018 at Parkview Whitley Hospital. He was born on Jan. 9, 1927 in Belmont County, Ohio. He was the only son of Albert and Lela (Neuhart) Vanhorn. He spent his … Read More
Madge Irene Salesman, 84, Columbia City, died at 10:27 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, at her home. She was born Feb. 18, 1933, in Larwill, a daughter of the late Ralph and Icy (Loe) Beasley. Her formative years were spent in the Larwill area where she attended elementary … Read More
