Jul 26, 2026

Timothy Spencer Gaff, 76, of Selma, formerly of Kimmell, passed away at 2:06 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at his home.

Born on February 21, 1950, at Luckey Hospital in Wolf Lake, Indiana, he was the second of six children born to the late Clarence S. and Emma Jeanne (Wiley) Gaff.  Growing up in...

Jul 25, 2026

Mary Jane Clifford, 69, of Columbia City, passed away at 1:27 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Born on August 15, 1956, in Richmond, Indiana, she was a daughter of the late Rev. James A. and Barbara Jane (Davis) Clifford.  Growing up as a minister's daughter, the family...

Jul 24, 2026

Robert "Bob" Siegrist, 78, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, pastor, and faithful servant of Jesus Christ, went home to be with his Savior at 3:55 p.m. on Friday, July 24, 2026, from Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, after a lifetime spent loving God and loving people. His life was marked by joyful service, unwavering faith, contagious humor,...

Jul 21, 2026

Steven Thomas Kerl, 67, of rural Columbia City, passed away at 5:22 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at his home.

Born on December 20, 1958, in Janesville, Wisconsin, he was the son of Judith A. (Haugen) Kerl Mislivecek and the late Thomas A. Kerl. Growing up in Janesville, he graduated from Parker High School in 1977.

Jul 11, 2026

Laura Lee Hinen, 65, of Columbia City, died peacefully in the company of her sister at 2:15 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Miller's at Oak Pointe.

Born on March 14, 1961, at Whitley County Memorial Hospital in Columbia City, Indiana, she was a daughter of Clarence Eugene and Nancy (Hollenbaugh) Hinen.  Growing up in...

Jul 9, 2026

Rita Kaye Dunfee , 65, of rural Columbia City, passed away at 4:35 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

Born on February 11, 1961, at Wells County Hospital in Bluffton, Indiana, she was a daughter of the late Marshall G. and Lois Ann (Hawn) Dunfee.  Growing up in...

Jul 6, 2026

Dale Eugene Lawrence, 99, of rural Columbia City, passed away at 5:40 p.m. on Monday, July 6, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

Born on February 16, 1927, in Whitley County, Indiana, he was the son of the late Perl K. and Blanche E. (Knight) Lawrence. When he was a child, the family moved from...

Jul 6, 2026

Franklin May, 75 , of Columbia City, died peacefully in the company of family at 11:45 p.m. on Monday, July 6, 2026, at his home.

Born on September 27, 1950, in Johnson County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Homer and Myrtle (Hitchcock) May.  He grew up in Johnson County.

On...

Jul 3, 2026

Rita F. Schrock , 84, formerly of Kimmell and South Bend, died peacefully in the company of family at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Grace Village, Winona Lake.

Born on July 6, 1941, in Elkhart, Indiana, she was a daughter of the late Leon and Henrietta (Sroka) Schrock. Growing up in Elkhart,...

Jun 27, 2026

Gilbert Dean Call, 91 , a devoted father, veteran and lifelong entrepreneur, passed away at 7:12 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 2026, leaving behind a legacy, devotion to family and a sharp wit.

Dean was born April 26, 1935 in Huntington, Indiana a son of Rev. Elton D. and Gladys M. (Jackson) Call. Growing up as...