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Lurabelle M. Kourt, age 83, of 525 East Columbia Street, Apt. 11, South Whitley, IN 46787 died at 1:30 a.m. Monday, December 23, 2002 at Miller's Merry Manor Nursing Home where she was admitted a few days ago after suffering a stroke at her South Whitley home.
She was born in Columbia City, IN on February 18, 1919 to Fred Lewis and Eliza Estlick Marrs. She was born and raised in Whitley County then moved to Noble County for a brief time before moving to New Mexico and lived there 18 years. She returned to Whitley County in 1991and had lived in South Whitley for the past 4 years.
She married Howard R. Kourt on September 3, 1960 at St. John's Lutheran where she currently was a member. She was an avid rock and arrowhead collector and loved to fish.
She is survived by her husband, Howard R. Kourt of South Whitley, IN; 1 son, Stephen Hollopeter of Fort Wayne, IN; son in law Neal Evard, Columbia City, IN; 7 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; 4 sisters, Norma Sheets of Columbia City, IN; Mary Stuersel of Bradenton, FL; Martha Putman of Apache Junction, AZ and Sally Wright of Ashland, KY; 1 brother, Charles Marrs of Defiance, OH.
She is preceded in death by her parents, daughter Ruth Annette Evard and 1 sister Naomi Walburn.
Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Thursday, December 26, 2002 at the DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, IN 46725. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 27, 2002 at the funeral home with Pastor Tony Evard offciating. Burial will be at the Eberhard Lutheran Cemetery, Columbia City, IN. Memorials may be given to the donor's choice.
Deloris L. Nichols, age 70, 15 West 200 S, Columbia City, IN died at 5:39 p.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2002 as the result of a traffic accident at the intersection of SR 9 and 400 S, Columbia City, IN. She was born on March 3, 1932 in Columbia Township, Whitley County, IN to Raymond Earl and Francis Marie (Nei) Schrader.
She has spent her entire lifetime in Whitley County and graduated from Columbia City High School with the Class of 1950. She worked at the Southside Market, Columbia City, IN and then worked at General Electric, Fort Wayne, IN where she met her husband. She later worked in the cafeteria of Columbia Township School. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Columbia City, IN where she and her husband, Wayne A. Nichols were married on September 8, 1951.
Survivors include her husband, Wayne A. of Columbia City; 4 daughters, Mrs. Robert (Debra) Bennett, Mrs. Michael (Kathy) Webb, and Mrs. Jeffrey (Lora) Herendeen, all of Columbia City, and Ms. Lisa England of Avilla; 1 son, Dennis Nichols of Columbia City; 1 sister, Mrs. Willodean Lyons of Huntington; 1 brother, Frederick D. Schrader of Columbia City; 4 grandchildren, Mrs. Michelle (Barry) Anderson of Churubusco, Justin England of Garrett, Jenna and Ethan England of Avilla; and a great-grandson, Quincy England of Garrett. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Frances Schrader and a brother, Walter Schrader.
Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, December 21, 2002 at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, IN. Memorial bequests may be made in Mrs. Nichols' memory to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Private First Class Anthony R. Wagner, age 22 , formerly of South Whitley, IN, died at 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 21, 2002 as the result of an auto accident on Interstate 70 near Greenfield, IN. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN on June 27, 1980 to Michael G. and Valerie Marie (Felger) Wagner.
He was a member of the Columbia City football program for six years and he graduated with the Class of 1998 from Columbia City High School. He entered the military on May 23, 2001 at Fort Wayne, IN with the Army National Guard, assigned to B Company, 1st Battalion 293rd Infantry. He received the Army Service Ribbon.
He is survived by his parents of South Whitley, IN; a brother, Jerimme Wagner of Fort Wayne, IN; a sister, Danielle M. Wagner of South Whitley, IN; a grandmother, Phyllis Wagner residing at Byron Health Center, Fort Wayne, IN; and a grandfather, Leonard Felger of FL.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 25, 2002 from 2 to 8 p.m. at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, IN. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 26, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with US Army Chaplain Nedza officiating. Burial will be at the South Park Annex Cemetery, Columbia City, IN with full graveside military honors.
A.C. Trent, age 69, 1790 E. Linker Road, Columbia City, IN 46725 died on Thursday, November 21, 2002 at 10:55 p.m. at his residence. He was born on December 7, 1932 to America (Banks) and Ceaser Trent in Jackson County, KY.
He lived in Kentucky for 9 years then moved to Huntertown/LaOtto area where he attended school before moving to Columbia City, IN in 1952. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict as a Private 1st Class from 1952 to 1954. He married Mary E. Weicht on May 5, 1965 in Fort Wayne, IN. He was a welder for Truck Engineering Co., Fort Wayne, IN for 33 years and a truck driver from 1988 to 1997 for Whitley Trailer Sales, South Whitley, IN.
He is survived by his wife, Mary of Columbia City; a daughter, Stephanie (Garrett) O'Brien, Westfield, MA; three sisters, Liz Trent of Fort Wayne, IN, Virginia Bock of Florida, Barbara Ison of Clinton, AR; three brothers, Eugene Trent of Albion, IN, Bill Trent of Jacksonville, FL, and Richard Trent of Fort Wayne, IN; his father-in-law, George Weicht, of Butler, IN; an aunt, Sarah Banks, of West Carrollton, OH; two grandsons, Alexander and Sidney O'Brien and a granddaughter, Jordan O'Brien of Westfield, MA. His parents and a sister, Anne Savage, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 24, 2002 from 3 to 8 p.m. at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, a Selected Independent Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, IN. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 25, 2002 at St. Matthew's United Methodist Church, Columbia City, IN, with one hour of visitation at the church before the funeral service. Pastor Denise Davault of St. Matthews United Methodist Church will officiate. military rites will be conducted by the US Army and burial will be at Thorn Cemetery, Noble Co., IN. Memorial bequests may be made in Mr. Trent's memory to Turnstone Center for Children or Parkview Home Health Care and Hospice.
Timothy Franklin Herron, age 44, of 1826 N 650 W, Columbia City, IN 46725 passed away at 1:03 a.m. on Wednesday, November 13, 2002 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, Allen County, IN. Mr. Herron had been in failing health for the past several months.
He was born in Columbia City, IN on September 11, 1958 to Tim W. and Carol I. (Notestine) Herron. He graduated from Columbia City High School with the Class of 1976. He lived his entire lifetime in the Whiltey County area, including 18 years at his present home near Larwill.
He married Mary E. LaRue on August 18, 1979 at St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, Columbia City, IN. He was first employed at Buchanan Ford, Columbia City, and then at Ben Glaser Chevy-Olds-Pontiac, later known as Bob Porter Chevy and currently named Burnworth-Zollars in Ligonier, IN where he was an auto body technician.
He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Pierceton, IN, the Richland Township Fire Department where he served as the Assistant Chief for two years and secretary/treasurer for several years. He also was a member of the National Modified Midget Association where he participated as an avid driver and crew chief. He has helped with many annual Larwill community events, including the Larwill fish frys, Larwill Christmas children's programs and the Larwill baseball leagues.
He is survived by his wife, Mary E. Herron, Columbia City, IN; one son, Wesley H. Herron, and one daughter, Angela M. Herron, both of Columbia City, IN; his mother, Carol I. Herron, Columbia City, IN; three sisters, Cathy Eberley, Ligonier, IN, Lorrie Mahon, Joplin, MO and Melanie Gaff, Auburn, IN; In-laws, Donald (Betty) LaRue, Ashville, AL; brother-in-laws, Glen (Sharion) LaRue and Donald LaRue, Columbia City, IN, Larry (Carolyn "Petey") LaRue of Steele, AL, Gerald (Linda) LaRue, Rainbow City, AL, Dennis (Peg) LaRue, Fort Wayne, IN, James (Christine) LaRue, Kentwood, MI; and many nieces and nephews. His father, Tim W. Herron, preceded him in death on June 11, 1998.
Visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m. on Friday, November 15, 2002 at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, IN. There will be a Fireman's Memorial Service held at 8 p.m. on Friday, November 15, 2002 at the funeral home. The funeral mass will be held at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Pierceton, IN on Saturday, November 16, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. with Father Bruce Piechocki officiating. Burial will be at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery, Pierceton, IN.
Memorial bequests may be given in Mr. Herron's memory to his children's college fund, the Richland Township Fire Department, Larwill Lion's Club or to the American Cancer Society.
Max C. Holloway, 84, of Oak Pointe Living Center, 413 North Wolf Road, Apt. 101, Columbia City, IN 46725 passed away around 10:00 p.m. at his residence, Saturday, November 2, 2002.
He was born on June 11, 1918 in Keystone, IN to Lee and Jennie Kirkwood Holloway. He attended school at Petroleum High School, Petroleum, IN graduating with the Class of 1936. He graduated from Purdue University in 1940 and Ball State University in 1966. He served with the United States Army with 32nd Division Artillery in the South Pacific during WWII.
He has spent his childhood in the Petroleum and Keystone, IN areas and moved to Columbia City in 1950. They had recently retired into the Oak Pointe Living Center. He married Mary Violetta Herwick at United Brethren Church, Wells County, IN on December 22, 1940.
His employment included J. I. Case Company where he worked for 12 years and then taught science and biology for 34 years in the Whitko School Corporation, South Whitley, IN.
He was a member of the Columbia City United Methodist Church, past commander of the American Legion Post #98, Columbia City, IN and was chosen as the Grand Marshall for the Old Settler's Day American Legion Parade several years ago. He also was a member of the Indiana Historical Society, lifetime member of the Purdue Alumni Association and the John Purdue Club, the V.F.W. Post # 2919 South Whitley, IN, Fort Wayne York Rite, Fort Wayne Chapter #19 R.A.M., Fort Wayne #4 Crytic Masons and the Fort Wayne Commandery #4 K.T., the Bluffton Lodge #145 F. & A.M. He and his wife, Mary, were very instrumental in founding and launching the former Whitley County Opportunity Center, now known as Passages, Inc. He was an avid Purdue University football and basketball fan and supporter. He also researched and printed the Holloway Genealogy Book.
He is survived by his wife, Mary V. Holloway, Columbia City, IN; one son, Vance C. Holloway, Mishawaka, IN; one daughter, Marcia (J. Michael) Holloway, Lafayette, IN; two granddaughters, Mrs. Jeff (Jennifer) Deterding, Carrol Stream, IL and Mrs. Rob (Jessica) Chicoine, Champagne, IL.
He is preceded in death by his parents and 5 brothers and sisters including Ruby, Robert, John, Mary Jane and Joe Holloway.
Visitation will be held at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, IN from noon to 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 6, 2002. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday with Pastor Jack Scott of the Columbia City United Methodist Church officiating. military rites will be conducted at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home by the Columbia City American Legion Post #98.
Memorial donations may be given in Mr. Holloway's memory to Passages, Inc. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. The committal service and interment will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 6, 2002 at Stahl Cemetery, Bluffton, IN.
Doris E. Williams, age 95, of Columbia City died at 3:05 p.m. on Monday, October 21, 2002 at Miller's Merry Manor, Columbia City, IN. She was born on July 28, 1907 in Hardin, Hardin County, OH to Benton W. and Lena E. (Wagoner) Buirley.
She was educated in the Hamilton and Hoagland public schools, Fort Wayne, IN and she graduated with the Class of 1925 from South Side High School, Fort Wayne, IN. She married Donald Altin Williams on March 16, 1928 in the Wayne Street United Methodist Church, Fort Wayne, IN. She and her husband resided in Fort Wayne, IN until moving to Goose Lake, Whitley County, IN in 1955.
She has always been a homemaker and housewife. Her memberships included Zion Lutheran Church, Zion Lutheran Altar Guild and the Ladies Aid Society.
She is survived by a son, Carl D. (Patricia) Williams of Hudson, IN and a daughter-in-law, Marty Williams of Columbia City, IN: 8 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great- grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband who died on December 18, 1973, and a son, Lloyd E. Williams.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, October 23, 2002 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, IN. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2002 at 1:30 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 101 E. North Street, Columbia City, IN with Pastor James Haugen officiating. The graveside service will be at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 24, 2002 at Lindenwood Cemetery, 2324 West Main Street, Fort Wayne, IN. Memorial bequests may be made in memory of Mrs. Williams to Zion Lutheran Altar Guild. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
James A. Friend, age 62, of 1202, Lot 62, Wooster Road, Winona Lake, IN 46590 passed away at 11:55 p.m. Tuesday, October 8, 2002 at the Kosciusko County Hospital, Warsaw, IN. He had been in failing health for the past few months.
He was born in Columbia City, Whitley County, IN on March 11, 1940 to Lester Delbert and Eris Naomi (Coy) Friend. He graduated from Columbia City High School and he had resided in numerous states including Michigan, Colorado and Texas; however, he spent many years in North Webster, Columbia City and Winona Lake, IN.
He was a musician and avid artist and most recently retired as a school bus driver for Warsaw Community Schools, Warsaw, IN. He served as a Corporal from December 1, 1960 until February 15, 1967 with the United States Marine Corps and the United States Marine Corps Reserve.
He is survived by his mother Eris Naomi Friend, OH and 3 children; Scott Lightfoot, OH; Sara Williams, OH and Jami Wheeler, MI. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his father, Lester Delbert Friend, who passed away on August 7, 1986.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Friday, October 11, 2002 at the DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, IN. The funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, October 11, 2002 at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home in Columbia City, IN with Rev. Greg Hall of the Warsaw Church of the Nazarene officiating. Burial will be at the Christian Chapel Cemetery, Merriam, Noble County, IN with the United States Marine Corp. providing graveside military rites.
Loisellen Johnson
Loisellen Johnson, 79, Poneto, died at 6:02 a.m. Thursday (Jan. 16, 2003) at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Calling is 2-7 p.m. Saturday at Glancy Funeral Homes, Walker Chapel, 109 W. Windsor St., Montpelier, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be at Twin Hill Cemetery, Pennville.
Mary Ann Jackson
Mary Ann Jackson, 86, 711 Garfield St., died at 11 p.m. Thursday (Jan. 16, 2003) at her home.
Calling will be held from 2 p.m. until the 7 p.m. funeral service Monday at the Deal-Robbins & Van Gilder Funeral Home, Huntington Chapel. Rev. Stephen Stull will officiate.
Burial will be at the Veteran’s Administration National Cemetery
in Marion.
Preferred memorials are to the East State Street Church of God Building Fund or Parkview Home Health and Hospice, in care of Deal-Robbins & Van Gilder Funeral Home, 338 E. Washington St., Huntington, IN 46750.
Anzio D. Casiano
Anzio David Casiano, 27, Fort Wayne, died at 10:35 a.m. Saturday (Jan. 11, 2003) at his home.
There will be no calling hours.
Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Open Door Chapel, which meets at The Community Center, 514 E. Washington Blvd., Fort Wayne. Rev. Barbara Rathbun will officiate.
Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Huntington.
Preferred memorials are to the Fort Wayne AIDS Task Force, in care of Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46835.
