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
Gloria Jean Nimtz, 88, Pensacola, Fla., formerly of Columbia City, died at 10:52 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. She was born Nov. 6, 1936. On June 2, 1956, she married Michael Henry Nimtz, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughters, Diane (Gary) Ressler, Pensacola, … Read More
Thomas Alan Smith, 73, South Whitley, died at 10:33 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, at home. He was born Sept. 17, 1951. He is survived by five nieces and nephews; and sister-in-law, Suzie Smith, Columbia City. DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City, is handling arrangements.
Read MoreMark Alan Forrester, 66, Columbia City, died Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, at Sacred Heart Nursing Home. He was born April 4, 1958. His wife, Connie Jean (Sheets) Forrester, whom he married May 27, 1978, survives. He also is survived by his daughters, Jennifer (Jimmy) Merkler and Rhiannon (Brad) … Read More
Ellen Murdene Hively, 93, Columbia City, died at 9:20 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, at Majestic Care of West Allen, Fort Wayne. She was born Oct. 20, 1931. On May 27, 1972, she married Guy Robert Hively, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her sister, … Read More
Stella L. Woods, 68, Columbia City, died at 1:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. She was born June 17, 1956. On Oct. 7, 1990, she married Jay G. Woods Jr., who survives. She also is survived by her children, Jeremy White, Columbia City, … Read More
Dale L. Nierman, 90, Fort Wayne, formerly of Coesse, died Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born Sept. 17, 1934. He is survived by his children, Gary (Lisa) Nierman, Duane (Laurie) Nierman, Linda Eloph and Catherine (Matt) Osborne; 28 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; six … Read More
Randy A. Walleske, 64, South Whitley, died at 11:55 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, at home. He was born July 20, 1960. He is survived by three siblings; many past and present caregivers; and friend and personal representative, Kathy Greene. DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City, is handling arrangements.
Read MoreJonathan Wade Toole, 54, Columbia City, died at 3:11 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, at home. He was born Dec. 30, 1970. He is survived by his mother, Alice Toole, Ingalls; brother, Nick Toole, Ingalls; and a nephew. DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City, is handling arrangements.
Read MoreJeffrey Allen Wilkinson, 58, Columbia City, died Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born April 5, 1966. His wife, Tina M. (Clingerman) Wilkinson, whom he married June 14, 2014, survives. He also is survived by children, Mike (Jenn) Patrick, Lavonda (Aaron) Shull, Justin … Read More
Penny Sue Strack, 69, Churubusco, died Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, at home. She was born May 22, 1955. On Dec. 3, 1976, she married Eugene “Pete” Strack, who survives. She also is survived by her children, Niki (Bret) Keister and Brett Strack; four grandchildren; father, Rexal Arington; and … Read More
Cheryl Lynn “Cheri” Stemen, 71, Columbia City, died at 9:41 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, at Life Care Center, Fort Wayne. She was born July 25, 1953. She is survived by her brother, Steven (Laura) Stemen; stepmother, Evelyn Stemen; two nephews; and several cousins. DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia … Read More
Dee Lynn Steuben, 86, Columbia City, died at 9:25 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, at Miller’s Oak Pointe, Columbia City. She was born July 9, 1938. She is survived by her sister, Patricia Alexander, Hastings, Mich.; a nephew; a niece; a great-niece; two great-nephews; and eight great-great-nieces and … Read More
