Columbia City (Whitley County, IN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Columbia City ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Columbia City. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Andy Adams (Author)
- He was born in Columbia City on May 3, 1859 (a Tuesday) and died in Colorado Springs (CO) on September 26, 1935 (a Thursday).
- Colorado Springs is located in El Paso County, Colorado.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, which is located in El Paso County, Colorado.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andy Adams<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (CO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Columbia City to Evergreen Cemetery
Bill Boedeker (Professional football)
- Full name: William Henry Boedeker, Jr.
- He was born in Milwaukee (WI) on March 7, 1924 (a Friday) and died in Fort Wayne (IN) on March 21, 2014 (a Friday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
- Fort Wayne is located in Allen County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Columbia City (which is located in Whitley County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Lindenwood Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east southeast of Columbia City. The cemetery is located in Allen County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Boedeker<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lindenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lindenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Columbia City to Lindenwood Cemetery
John Bowers (Actor)
- Born: John Bowersox
- He was born in Garrett (IN) on December 27, 1885 (a Sunday) and died in Malibu (CA) on November 17, 1936 (a Tuesday).
- Garrett is located in DeKalb County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Columbia City (which is located in Whitley County).
- Malibu is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Bowers<1>
Sylvanus Freelove Bowser (Inventor)
- He was born in Fort Wayne (IN) on August 8, 1854 (a Tuesday) and died in Fort Wayne (IN) on October 3, 1938 (a Monday).
- Fort Wayne is located in Allen County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Columbia City (which is located in Whitley County).
- Fort Wayne is located in Allen County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Columbia City (which is located in Whitley County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Lindenwood Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east southeast of Columbia City. The cemetery is located in Allen County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sylvanus Freelove Bowser<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lindenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lindenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Columbia City to Lindenwood Cemetery
Dorothy Yvonne 'Dottie' Wiltse Collins (Professional baseball)
- She was born in Inglewood (CA) on September 23, 1923 (a Sunday) and died in Fort Wayne (IN) on August 12, 2008 (a Tuesday).
- Inglewood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Fort Wayne is located in Allen County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Columbia City (which is located in Whitley County).
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east southeast of Columbia City. The cemetery is located in Allen County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorothy Yvonne 'Dottie' Wiltse Collins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenlawn Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Columbia City to Greenlawn Memorial Park
Bob Cowan (Professional football)
- Full name: Robert George Cowan
- He was born in Fort Wayne (IN) on January 2, 1923 (a Tuesday) and died in Fort Wayne (IN) on January 20, 2004 (a Tuesday).
- Fort Wayne is located in Allen County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Columbia City (which is located in Whitley County).
- Fort Wayne is located in Allen County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Columbia City (which is located in Whitley County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Lindenwood Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east southeast of Columbia City. The cemetery is located in Allen County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Cowan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lindenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lindenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Columbia City to Lindenwood Cemetery
Lloyd C. Douglas (Author)
- Full name: Lloyd Cassel Douglas
- He was born in Columbia City on August 27, 1877 (a Monday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on February 13, 1951 (a Tuesday).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lloyd C. Douglas<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Columbia City to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Red Foley (Musician)
- Born: Clyde Julian Foley
- He was born in Blue Lick (KY) on June 17, 1910 (a Friday) and died in Fort Wayne (IN) on September 19, 1968 (a Thursday).
- Blue Lick is located in Lincoln County, Kentucky.
- Fort Wayne is located in Allen County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Columbia City (which is located in Whitley County).
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Red Foley<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Columbia City to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Eugene Franklin 'Bubbles' Hargrave (Professional baseball)
- He was born in New Haven (IN) on July 15, 1892 (a Friday) and died in Cincinnati (OH) on February 23, 1969 (a Sunday).
- New Haven is located in Allen County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Columbia City (which is located in Whitley County).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eugene Franklin 'Bubbles' Hargrave<1>
Carole Lombard (Actress)
- Born: Jane Alice Peters
- She was born in Fort Wayne (IN) on October 6, 1908 (a Tuesday) and died in Las Vegas (NV) on January 16, 1942 (a Friday).
- Fort Wayne is located in Allen County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Columbia City (which is located in Whitley County).
- Las Vegas is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- At the time of her death, she was 33.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carole Lombard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Columbia City to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Clyde Lovellette (Professional basketball)
- He was born in Petersburg (IN) on September 7, 1929 (a Saturday) and died in North Manchester (IN) on March 9, 2016 (a Wednesday).
- Petersburg is located in Pike County, Indiana.
- North Manchester is located in Wabash County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Columbia City (which is located in Whitley County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Falls Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest of Columbia City. The cemetery is located in Wabash County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clyde Lovellette<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Falls Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Falls Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Columbia City to Falls Cemetery
Salvator 'Sal' Madrid (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in El Paso (TX) on June 9, 1920 (a Wednesday) and died in Fort Wayne (IN) on February 24, 1977 (a Thursday).
- El Paso is located in El Paso County, Texas.
- Fort Wayne is located in Allen County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Columbia City (which is located in Whitley County).
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Lindenwood Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east southeast of Columbia City. The cemetery is located in Allen County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Salvator 'Sal' Madrid<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lindenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lindenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Columbia City to Lindenwood Cemetery
George Richard Mann (Architect)
- He was born in Syracuse (IN) on July 2, 1856 (a Wednesday) and died in Little Rock (AR) on March 20, 1939 (a Monday).
- Syracuse is located in Kosciusko County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Columbia City (which is located in Whitley County).
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Mt. Holly Cemetery, which is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Richard Mann<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Holly Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Holly Cemetery (AR) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Columbia City to Mt. Holly Cemetery
Thomas Edward 'Eddie' O'Meara (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on December 12, 1872 (a Thursday) and died in Fort Wayne (IN) on February 16, 1902 (a Sunday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Fort Wayne is located in Allen County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Columbia City (which is located in Whitley County).
- At the time of his death, he was 29.
- He is buried at Catholic Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east southeast of Columbia City. The cemetery is located in Allen County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas Edward 'Eddie' O'Meara<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Columbia City to Catholic Cemetery
Frederick William Sievers (Sculptor)
- He was born in Fort Wayne (IN) on October 26, 1872 (a Saturday) and died in Williamsburg (VA) on July 4, 1966 (a Monday).
- Fort Wayne is located in Allen County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Columbia City (which is located in Whitley County).
- Williamsburg is located in , Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frederick William Sievers<1>
Chick Stahl (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Charles Sylvester Stahl
- He was born in Avilla (IN) on January 10, 1873 (a Friday) and died in West Baden Springs (IN) on March 28, 1907 (a Thursday).
- Avilla is located in Noble County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Columbia City (which is located in Whitley County).
- West Baden Springs is located in Orange County, Indiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- He is buried at Lindenwood Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east southeast of Columbia City. The cemetery is located in Allen County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chick Stahl<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lindenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lindenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Columbia City to Lindenwood Cemetery
Gene Stratton-Porter (Author)
- Born: Geneva Grace Stratton
- She was born in Lagro (IN) on August 17, 1863 (a Monday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on December 6, 1924 (a Saturday).
- Lagro is located in Wabash County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Columbia City (which is located in Whitley County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 61.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gene Stratton-Porter<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Columbia City to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Homer Virgil Van Meter (Crime figure)
- He was born in Fort Wayne (IN) on December 3, 1905 (a Sunday) and died in Saint Paul (MN) on August 23, 1934 (a Thursday).
- Fort Wayne is located in Allen County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Columbia City (which is located in Whitley County).
- Saint Paul is located in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Lindenwood Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east southeast of Columbia City. The cemetery is located in Allen County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Homer Virgil Van Meter<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lindenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lindenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Columbia City to Lindenwood Cemetery
Dick York (Actor)
- Full name: Richard Allen York
- He was born in Fort Wayne (IN) on September 4, 1928 (a Tuesday) and died in East Grand Rapids (MI) on February 20, 1992 (a Thursday).
- Fort Wayne is located in Allen County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Columbia City (which is located in Whitley County).
- East Grand Rapids is located in Kent County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Plainfield Cemetery, which is located in Kent County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dick York<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Plainfield Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Plainfield Cemetery (MI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Columbia City to Plainfield Cemetery
Rollie Hubert 'Bunions' Zeider (Major League Baseball)
- He was born on November 16, 1883 (a Friday) and died in Garrett (IN) on September 12, 1967 (a Tuesday).
- Garrett is located in DeKalb County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Columbia City (which is located in Whitley County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east northeast of Columbia City. The cemetery is located in DeKalb County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rollie Hubert 'Bunions' Zeider<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Columbia City to Woodlawn Cemetery

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.