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Cathaline Ressler
COLUMBIA CITY - Cathaline C. Ressler, 99, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Miller's at Oak Pointe.
Born on Oct. 30, 1925, in Whitley County, Indiana, she was a daughter of the late William and Cherl (Smith) Adkins.
Cathaline is survived by her children, Billie Ressler, of Columbia City, Indiana, and Gary (Diane) Ressler, of Pensacola, Florida; grandchildren, Renee (Mike) Stairhime, Mikel Ressler, Philip (Wendy) Ressler, John Ressler, Adam Ressler, Leah (Chris) Glace and Jenna (Travis) Lahann; several great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild on the way; and special companion, Jim Ward.
Along with her parents, Cathaline was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Ressler; son, Tony Ressler; daughter, Cheryleen Ressler; and brothers, Walter "Jake" (Eileen) Adkins and Victor "Joe" (Marge) Adkins.
Services were held on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.
Burial was at South Park Original Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be given in memory of Cathaline to Passages Inc.
Visit www.DeMoneyGrimes.com to send Cathaline's family online condolences or sign the online guestbook.
Shelley Carley
Shelley Ann Carley, 59, of rural Columbia City, Indiana, died at 6:47 p.m., on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
A memorial gathering will begin at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Tri-Lakes Baptist Church, 5679 N. Center St., Columbia City, IN 46725, with a memorial service starting at 7 p.m.
Arrangements are in the care of Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City.
Memorials in Shelley's honor may be made at to the Diabetes Association.
Condolences may be sent to www.smithandsonsfuneralhome.com.
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Jen & Miriam
July 1, 2025
Katie was a welcoming, friendly, and generous person. We are thinking of you all and sending love and prayers. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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