Mary Ellen Neher's obituary , Passed away on January 13, 2026 in Columbia City, Indiana

Mary Ellen Neher

June 6, 1954 - January 13, 2026 (71 years old)

Columbia City, Indiana

Mary Ellen Neher's obituary , Passed away on January 13, 2026 in Columbia City, Indiana

Funeral arrangement under the care of
De Money Grimes Funeral Home

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Mary Ellen Neher

June 6, 1954 - January 13, 2026 (71 years old)

Columbia City, Indiana

Mary Ellen Neher Obituary

We are sad to announce that on January 13, 2026, at the age of 71, Mary Ellen Neher of Columbia City, Indiana passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Ellen Neher to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Bernard Miller and Theresa Miller (Ferraro); her brothers, Michael Miller (Mary Kim) and Ed Miller; and her sister-in-law Andrea Panico.

She is survived by: her husband Lee Neher; her children, Greg Neher (Melissa Knecht), Amy Yanagihara (Ryan) and Jennifer Sommers (Zach); her grandchildren, Hudson Neher, Grayson Neher, Lily Yanagihara, Kelsey Yanagihara and Stella Sommers; her sisters, Rebecca Ward and Kathy McManama (Mike); and her sister-in-law Wendy Miller.

Memorial donations may be given in memory of Mary to One Community - Empower Us Mentoring Program (PO BOX 314, South Whitley, IN, 46787) - a program which she helped create in 2010.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
De Money Grimes Funeral Home



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DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home
600 Countryside Dr, Columbia City, IN 46725

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Jan 19

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St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church
315 S Line St, Columbia City, IN 46725

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Jan 19

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St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church
315 S Line St, Columbia City, IN 46725

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