Lana L. Terman

Lana L. Terman obituary, Columbia City, IN

Lana L. Terman

Lana Terman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Lana L. Terman, age 81, of Columbia City, IN, went home to the Lord, at 5:47 am on Friday May 23, 2025, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. Born on May 23, 1944, in Kosciusko County, she was the daughter of Frank and Edna (Leedy) Marrs. Lana attended Larwill High School and graduated with the Class of 1962. On May 11, 1963, she married Wayne C. Terman. Lana worked for Raytheon as a secretary and then as a materials handler until her retirement in 2014. She was a member of Community Bible Church, Columbia City. Lana enjoyed her flowers, watching purple martins and hummingbirds, and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include her children Michael Terman and Jodi Terman, both of Columbia City. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 54 years Wayne C. Terman, and siblings Eugene Norris, Willowdean White, and Nancy Walker. Funeral services for Lana will be held at 12:00 pm on Wednesday May 28, 2025, at DeMoney Grimes Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, with calling two hours prior to service. Burial in Adams Cemetery, Columbia City. Memorial contributions in memory of Lana may be made to Community Bible Church. Visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or to sign the online guest register.
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