Karen S. Frankle, 78, Columbia City, died Monday, April 14, 2025. She was born Jan. 7, 1947, in Hartford City. In 1965, she married Jim Frankle, who survives. She also is survived by her children, Kevin (Merri) Frankle and Michelle (Jason) Krauskopf; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and sister, … Read More
Freda Boggs, 83, South Whitley, died at 7:58 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at home. She was born Jan. 7, 1942, in Jackson, Ky. In 1975, she married Kenneth R. Boggs, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughters, Loretta L. (Jan) Freel, Bobbie S. … Read More
John Blakley, 90, Larwill, died at 4:24 a.m. Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. He was born Jan. 18, 1935. On May 21, 1955, he married Martha E. Wood. He is survived by his children, Tobie (Carla) Blakley and Julie (Mike) Shoda, both of … Read More
Pamela J. Flannery, 75, Columbia City, died Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. She was born July 3, 1949. On March 9, 1968, she married Alex Flannery, who preceded her in death in 2010. She is survived by her daughters, Amanda Flannery, Jodi (Gary) Sims … Read More
Gary T. Zeigler, 68, Columbia City, died at 7:27 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2025, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. He was born April 1, 1956. He is survived by his siblings, Bryan (Laura) Zeigler, Leesburg, and Andrea (Karl) Sontag, Wellington, Colo.; three nieces; and a nephew. DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, … Read More
Stephen W. Dimmick, 81, Columbia City, died at 11:03 a.m. Friday, March 28, 2025, at home. He was born June 24, 1943. His wife, Carol (Kimmel) Dimmick, whom he married Aug. 23, 1960, preceded him in death. He is survived by his daughters, Debbie (Doug) DeWitt and Denise … Read More
Karl W. Fuerste Jr., 71, Crooked Lake, Columbia City, died unexpectedly Friday, March 21, 2025, at home. He was born July 27, 1953. His wife, Nancy Kay (Hermansen) Fuerste, whom he married July 23, 1977, survives. He also is survived by his daughter, Angie (Pete) Felkner, Fort Wayne; … Read More
Shermon Gayheart, 80, Larwill, died at 6:57 a.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at home. He was born Feb. 8, 1945. His wife, Geneva Gayheart, survives. He also is survived by his son, David Gayheart, Larwill; daughter-in-law, Carla Jo Gayheart, Washington, N.C.; three grandchildren; and siblings, Harmon (Linda) Gayheart, … Read More
Lester L. King, 83, Columbia City, died Sunday, March 9, 2025. He was born July 9, 1941. On Aug. 11, 1978, he married Deborah Clark, who survives. He also is survived by his children, Debbie (Charlie Dull) King, Jeff (Dee) King, Sandy (Michael) Petersen and Amie (Chris) LaRue; … Read More
Mavis Lucille Whitehead, 81, Pierceton, died Saturday, March 8, 2025. She was born Oct. 23, 1943. On July 16, 1961, she married Marvin D. Whitehead, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Brenda D. Myers, M. Christopher (Carolyn) Whitehead, Judy Scarlet Whitehead, T. Clark … Read More
Dean H. Stangland, 69, Columbia City, died at 2:17 a.m. Monday, March 10, 2025, at home. He was born Dec. 21, 1955. His wife, Mary Jo “Jodi” (Mathieu) Stangland, whom he married July 26, 1980, survives. He also is survived by his sons, Travis (Ashley) Stangland, Alexandria, and … Read More
Daniel David Bridegam, 38, Columbia City, died unexpectedly Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at home. He was born March 13, 1986. His is survived by twin sons, Bradley Carl and Colton Daniel Bridegam; mom, Debbie Bridegam; brother, Jake Bridegam; sister, Katie (Tanner) Moore; a niece; grandparents, Marlin Leininger and … Read More
Lynne Ann Barry, 78, Columbia City, died unexpectedly Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, at home. She was born Sept. 29, 1946. She is survived by her son, John; brothers, Tom (Pam), Bob (Vicki), Martin and Kevin; seven nieces and nephews; and many extended family members and friends. DeMoney-Grimes Funeral … Read More
Virginia Rae Sutton, 82, Columbia City, died Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. She was born Jan. 12, 1943. She is survived by her daughters, Debra Sue (Brian) Ewing and Angela Rae (Luke) Tuttle; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and sisters, Jean Cunningham and Phyllis (Don) Chapman. DeMoney-Grimes, Funeral … Read More
Robert Jacob “Bob” Bockelman, age 85, of Columbia City, passed away at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, at Mason Health Center, Warsaw. Born on April 16, 1939, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Jacob and Geraldine (Heinley) Bockelman. Bob grew up on the family farm … Read More
Charles Michael Millberg, 75, Columbia City, died Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. He was born Aug. 15, 1949. His wife of 34 years, Linda Perkins, preceded him in death in 2010. His wife, Norma (Schweigel) Millberg, whom he married Aug. 17, 2019, survives. He also is survived by his … Read More
