Mark Eugene Heinfeld, 67, rural Columbia City, died at 7:35 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. He was born Sept. 12, 1957. On Sept. 5, 1987, he married Kathy Jo Treece; they divorced in 2009, and she died Aug. 26, 2024. He is survived by his daughters, Amber Heinfeld, … Read More
William Henry Phend, 94, formerly of South Whitley and Sun City Center, Fla., died Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Sunset Senior Community in Jenison, Mich. He was born May 5, 1930. On Oct. 27, 1967, he married Connie Lee Shireman, who preceded him in death in 2023. He … Read More
Carol A. Patterson, 83, formerly of Columbia City, died Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, at home. She was born April 17, 1941. On Dec. 20, 1959, she married Fred G. Snyder, who preceded her in death in 1976. On May 24, 1985, she married Gene M. Patterson, who survives. … Read More
Bernard “Bud” Sawyer, 78, Pierceton, died at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe, Columbia City. He was born March 20, 1946. His wife, Melba (Knight) Sawyer, whom he married June 14, 1969, survives. He also is survived by his children, Angela (Eric Leonard) … Read More
Jeffrey W. Rhoades, 64, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at home. Jeffrey was born on Dec. 9, 1959, in Warsaw, to William and Suzanne (Willits) Rhoades. He worked in the recreational vehicle industry. Jeffrey enjoyed a simple life. He was an avid hunter … Read More
Ruth Etta (Smith) Timmreck, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully at her son’s home on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, after a short fight for her health. Born in Leesburg, to Virgil and Dorotha Smith, Ruth grew up with 13 brothers and sisters. She found time to enjoy bowling, fishing, … Read More
David L. Rathbun, 66, Loon Lake, died Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. He was born June 3, 1958. He is survived by two cousins; and an aunt, Nancy Deutch, Asheboro, N.C. Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City, is handling arrangements.
Read MoreCheryl Kay Wireman, 58, Columbia City, died at 8:15 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at home. She was born April 23, 1966. She is survived by her children, Justin Wireman, Columbia City, and Heather Wireman, Albion; two grandchildren; siblings, Shawn Jones and Marsha Jones, both of Columbia City; … Read More
Gene Allen Morford, 74, rural Columbia City, died at 6:55 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. He was born Jan. 10, 1950. On March 10, 1990, he married Carol Jean Owens, who survives. He also is survived by a son, Chris Morford, Fort Wayne; a granddaughter; and a brother, … Read More
William Henry Phend, 94, died Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Sunset Senior Community. Arrangements are pending at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City.
Read MoreGail D. Egolf, 72, Columbia City, died at 1:10 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, at Lincolnshire Place Memory Care, Fort Wayne. He was born Jan. 26, 1952. In 1986, he married Marilyn Sweeney, who preceded him in death in 1994. On Dec. 26, 1997, he married Judy D. … Read More
Heather Marie Rice, 54, Columbia City, died Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. She was born March 2, 1970. She is survived by her daughter, Mekynzi (Peter) Ivar; two granddaughters; siblings, Renee (Tony) Howell-DeLieto, Roger Rice, Jennifer Fryback, Danny Rice Jr., Jason (Elizabeth) Fryback and Megan (Johnny) Couch; many nieces … Read More
Michael Anthony Coats, 71, rural South Whitley, died unexpectedly at 9:08 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, at home. He was born Aug. 21, 1953. On July 14, 1979, he married Debra L. Wach, who survives. He also is survived by children, Jeffery (Ariel) Coats, Newburgh, and Sarah L. … Read More
Edward Eugene Geiger, 79, Fort Wayne, formerly of Nolbe and Whitley counties, died Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at home. He was born Dec. 24, 1944. On Jan. 14, 1967, he married Karen S. Baublit, who survives. He also is survived by children, Michael (Shane) Geiger, Jody (Chris) Askins … Read More
Nancy Carol Taylor Becker Hartmann, 90, Fort Wayne, formerly of Columbia City, died Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. She was born July 4, 1934. On July 25, 1954, she married William Tayor, who preceded her in death in 1973. On Jan. 26, 1976, she married Carl Becker, who preceded … Read More
Gail D. Egolf, 72, Columbia City, died at 1:10 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, at Lincolnshire Place, Memory Care in Fort Wayne, where he has been a resident since October. Arrangements are pending at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City.
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