Mary K. Folk

Mary K. Folk, age 89, of Ligonier, Indiana, passed away on May 1, 2023 at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville. She was born on December 18, 1933 the daughter of Samuel L. and Doris B. (Maggert) Stump in Noble County, Indiana. She graduated from Ligonier High School in 1951. On April 19, 1952, she married Carl “Butch” J. Folk Jr. at the Ligonier United Methodist Church; he preceded her in death on February 3, 2019.

Mary retired from the City of Ligonier after 28 years of service and was the assistant clerk. She was a member of Ligonier Evangelical Church and loved her family as well as her church family. Before her husband Butch went to be with the Lord, she enjoyed various activities with him including hunting, archery, square dancing, mushroom hunting, and lots of fishing.

Mary is survived by two sons, Calvin (Deborah) Folk of Goshen and Ray (Jodie) Folk of Topeka; two daughters, Carla Bailey of Ligonier and Lisa (Dan) Miller of Syracuse; 10 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; a sister, Linda Chrisman of Kendallville; and son in law, Pete Gingerich of Wawaka.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, a daughter, Janet Leigh Gingerich; and a grandson, Michael Gingerich.

A funeral service will be held for Mary at 4pm on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South, Ligonier, IN 46767. Majors in The Salvation Army, Sally & Tim Sells will officiate. Burial will follow at Sparta Cemetery in Kimmell, IN.

Family and friends will be received from 4-7 pm on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Yeager Funeral Home and also from 3-4 pm prior to the service on Thursday.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Ligonier Evangelical Church, 1911 Lincolnway South, Ligonier, IN 46767 or The Salvation Army, 105 N Fourth St, Sturgis, MI 49091.

Yeager Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at www.yeagerfuneralhome.com