Linda M. Hontz

LIGONIER - Linda May Hontz, 68, of Ligonier, IN, passed away at 12:19 P.M. Monday, January 8, 2018 at North Ridge Village Nursing home in Albion, IN.  She was born on December 9, 1949 in Wolf Lake, IN to Floyd and Opal (Harroff) Murphy.  On June 10, 1972 she married, George L. Hontz.  He preceded her in death on December 26, 2012.

She is survived by her son, Terry (Donna) Hontz, of Ligonier, IN.  Two brothers; George (Wanda) Murphy of Fort Wayne, IN, Floyd (Carol) Murphy of Syracuse, IN, sister; Maryanna Leitch of Churubsuco, IN; two sister-in-laws; Sharlene Murphy of Fort Wayne, IN and Mary Ann Murphy of Churubusco, IN.  Mrs. Hontz is also survived by her grandpuppy, Ace, whom she loved very much.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Opal Murphy, and 2 brothers, LeRoy and Estel Murphy.  She was also preceded in death by her grandparents.

Mrs. Hontz kept very busy with her hobbies.  She really liked to crochet and create things with plastic canvas, along with chit – chatting through Facebook Messenger and leaving comments on family and friends walls.  Watching game shows, reality T.V. programs such as Survivor and Big Brother with her son, Terry, and heading over to charger house for breakfast with her best friend, Jeanie.  Above everything spending time with family and loving up on “Acey” the wonder dog, was her favorite thing to do.

A funeral service in her honor will be on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Ligonier Evangelical Church at 12 P.M. Pastors John Lutton and Troy Diersing will officiate. Burial will be in Thorn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 P.M. – 8 P.M. Friday, January 12, 2018 at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South, Ligonier, IN 46767. Friends may also call one hour prior to the funeral service at the church on Saturday.