Obituaries
Ligonier, IN. Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Ligonier and Noble County, IN.
Cory Thomas Gibson
May 2, 2026
Cory Thomas Gibson, 34, of Ligonier, passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
He was born in Kendallville to Thomas Gibson and Dawn (Cook) Gibson on September 1, 1991.
Cory had attended John Hardin High School in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.
He had previously worked for Rich Specialty Trailers.
Cory loved to fish and attend yard sales, but his true passion was his family, especially...
Shirley Ann Fulford
Apr 21, 2026
Shirley Ann Fulford, 89, of Wawaka, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Orchard Pointe in Kendallville.
She was born in Kendallville on February 11, 1937 to the late Edwin and Lula (Swinehart) Bohnenberger.
Shirley had married the love of her life, Ronald Fulford, on May 7, 1971. He preceded her in death in 2006.
Ms. Fulford retired from Kraft Foods in Kendallville.
In...
Joanne Ulrey
Apr 21, 2026
Joanne Mary Tedesco Ulrey, 89, of Syracuse, died on April 21, 2026 at home. Joanne was an active member of the community and matriarch of a large family of children, 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Born in Buffalo, New York on January 3rd, 1937, to Florence (Geising) and William Tedesco, she married Norman A. Ulrey of Ligonier in June of...
Nicolas Contreras Briones
Apr 14, 2026
Nicolas Contreras Briones past away in his residence on the 14th of April 2026, in Ligonier, Indiana at 83 years old. Born on the September 10 1942 in Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico. Son of Epiphanio Contreras Baes and Maria Briones Montez. He married his life long partner Maria Dolores Rodriguez Munos on the 4th of July, 1962 in Aguascalientes, Mexico in...
Susie Fry
Apr 12, 2026
Susie Fry, 84, of Topeka, died at 4:45 a.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at her residence. She was born on March 1, 1942, in Yoder, Kansas, to Sam P. and Anna Bontrager. On September 3, 1964, she married Jacob D.O. Fry.
Surviving in addition to her husband are three sons, Sam (Laura) Fry of New Paris, Orvan (Marlene) Fry of...
Janet Routson
Apr 8, 2026
Janet Routson, 61, of Ligonier, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Kendallville Manor.
She was born in Hindman, Kentucky on July 10, 1964 to the late Fleetus and Oma (Ritchie) Pridemore.
Ms. Routson had worked as custodian for West Noble School Corporation and had also worked for Kroger.
Janet is survived by her siblings, Iona Eddington, Fleetus (Melody) Pridemore Jr., and Cecil...
Guy Roberson
Apr 7, 2026
Guy Roberson, 67, of Columbia City, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Parkview Randallia Hospital.
He was born November 24, 1958 in Whitley County to the late Harvey Lee and Alice Leona (Friend) Roberson.
Guy worked for Lippert and had also worked for Tuthill.
In his free time, Guy enjoyed farming, tinkering on things, and shooting.
He is survived by his children,...
Phyllis D. Smith
Mar 29, 2026
Phyllis D. Smith, 94, of Ligonier, formerly of Westler Lake, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Chandler's Place in Kendallville.
She was born on June 7, 1931 in Kimmell to the late Charlie and Susie (Rarick) Birch.
On June 18, 1949, Phyllis married the love of her life, Charles Smith in Ligonier. He preceded her in death in December of 2015.
She,...
John J. Montgomery
Mar 25, 2026
John J. Montgomery, 78, of Ligonier, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Avalon Village.
He was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania to the late John and Freida (Fuchs) Montgomery.
On June 5, 1971, in Warsaw, Indiana, he married the love of his life, Carol Rufenbarger. She survives in Ligonier.
Mr. Montgomery retired as a 6th Grade Teacher from West Noble Middle School. John...
Harold L. Fulford
Mar 13, 2026
Harold L. Fulford, 89 of Wawaka, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026.
He was born on May 16, 1936 to the late Solomon and Clarice (Nichols) Fulford.
He was a lifetime resident of Wawaka along with his wife of 70 years, Nancy.
He was a dedicated family man who loved his family and fishing, and not always in that order. Harold passed along...
Kim Delgado
Mar 12, 2026
Kim Delgado, 68, of Kimmell, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026 surrounded by family.
She was born on June 20, 1957 in Celina, Ohio to the late Harry Linn and Betty (Arnett) Elson.
Kim had worked for Kidd and Company, Westech, TI Automotive and Decter Axle.
In her free time, Kim enjoyed playing games on Facebook, cooking, gardening, and sitting on her...
Flem J. Messer
Mar 4, 2026
Flem J. Messer, 81, of Avilla, formerly of Wawaka, passed from this life into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne.
Flem was born on October 19, 1944 in Kermit, West Virginia to the late Leonard and Betty Messer.
Mr. Messer retired as a supervisor for Parker Hannifin.
Flem was a...
Patricia L. Morris
Feb 27, 2026
Patricia L. Morris, 80, of LaGrange and formerly of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026 at Parkview LaGrange Hospital.
She was born on May 20, 1945 in Belleville, Illinois to the late Lester and Mary Lucille (Johnson) Blake Jr.
In 1964, Patricia married the love of her life, Ronald Leroy Morris on September 8, 1962. He preceded her in death...
Bernabe C. Moreno Sr.
Feb 25, 2026
Bernabe C. Moreno Sr., 83, of Ligonier, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Goshen Hospital.
He was born on May 20, 1942, in Zaracoza, Mexico, moving to Ligonier in 1970.
Mr. Moreno retired after 30 and a half years from Silgan Plastics.
In his free time, Bernabe enjoyed playing music with his family. He was also a minister and enjoyed preaching...
Sherry Renee Miller
Feb 21, 2026
Sherry Renee Miller, 61, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Avalon Village, after a brief battle with an aggressive illness.
She was born on January 15, 1965, in Goshen to William Emanuel and Shirley Davis.
Sherry worked as a Production Line Operator in the Automotive Supply Industry.
She loved animals like her own children. Sherry loved fishing anywhere she could,...
Kent L. Cunningham
Feb 19, 2026
Kent Cunningham was born on April 27, 1941, to Frederick R. Cunningham and Rose V. (Schrock) Cunningham. He graduated from Ligonier High School in 1959. Although he originally planned to work alongside his dad on the family farm, shortly after graduation he was invited to join American State Bank in downtown Ligonier—an opportunity that shaped the next five decades of...
Dolly Wieczorek
2026
Dolly Lou (Adams) Wieczorek, of Ligonier, IN, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026 at Parkview Memorial Hospital in Fort Wayne, following a brief illness.
Born in Duluth, MN, and a 1977 graduate of Cloquet High School, Dolly was the beloved daughter of the late Walter and Donna (Mayrand) Adams. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her stepfather,...
Bobby Ray Cripe
Feb 13, 2026
Bobby Ray Cripe, 61 of Ligonier Indiana passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026 at Parkview Regional Medical Center Fort Wayne. He was surrounded by his loving family while he was welcome into the loving arms of Jesus.
Bobby was born December 9, 1964, in Goshen, Indiana, to late Richard Cripe and Mirite Cripe, and a longtime resident of Ligonier, Indiana.
He...
Archie Allen Ball
Feb 11, 2026
Archie Allen Ball, 73, of Ligonier, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
He was born on September 22, 1952, in Fort Campbell, Kentucky to the late Archie Vernon and Mary Elizabeth (Gibson) Ball.
Archie was a 1970 Graduate of Elizabethown High School.
On June 5, 1971, he married Kathryn R. Baker. She preceded him in death on September...
Noel Varela
Feb 5, 2026
Noel Varela (May 22, 1962 – February 5, 2026), age 63, born in Durango, Mexico, and a longtime resident of Ligonier, Indiana 46767, passed away peacefully in his sleep. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a true leader in his family. Known for his kindness, strength, and generosity, Noel always put others before himself and left a...
