Obituaries
Ligonier, IN. Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Ligonier and Noble County, IN.
Ruby Katherine Shepherd
Feb 2, 2023
Ruby Katherine Shepherd, 59, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Avalon Village in Ligonier. She was born December 12, 1963 to Thomas Goggans and Joan (Burkley) Grunden in Fort Wayne.
Ruby loved fishing and being outdoors, but her favorite time spent was with family and friends.
Ruby is survived by two daughters, Emily Skaggs...
Lyle Eugene Becker
Jan 29, 2023
Lyle Eugene Becker, age 74, of Syracuse, Indiana passed away on Sunday January 29, 2023 at 11:07 am at The Waters in Syracuse. He was born on October 20, 1948, the son of Paul R. and Lucille (Frick) Becker in Kendallville, Indiana. On November 23, 1968, he married Nancy E. Gates. Lyle graduated from Ligonier High School in 1966. He...
Jimmy Dean Hall
Jan 22, 2023
Jimmy Dean Hall, age 50, passed away at his residence on Sunday, January 22, 2023. He was born on March 25, 1972 to Irene (Hall) Losee in Weeksbury, Kentucky.
Jimmy is survived by his mother, Irene Losee of Ligonier and a host of uncles, aunts and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents,...
Nancy L. Gangwer
Jan 21, 2023
Nancy L. Gangwer, age 92, of Ligonier IN, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at home. She was born on July 18, 1930 the daughter of Ralph and Lillian (Apel) Hawkins.
On January 14, 1947, she married Merritt D. Gangwer in Goshen, IN; he preceded her in death on August 29, 2018.
Nancy is...
Donald Treble
Jan 18, 2023
Donald D. "Don" Treble, 65, of Elkhart, passed away at 4:58 pm on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital surrounded by family. Don was born in Valparaiso to the late William A. Treble and Lyndell A. (Dispennett)Treble on March 23, 1957, but he would say it could be March 24 since he had 2 different birth certificates,...
Orla B. Gingerich
Jan 12, 2023
Orla B. Gingerich, age 75, of Topeka, IN., passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023, Goshen, IN. He was born on November 20, 1947, the son of Ben and Barbara (Bontrager) Gingerich in LaGrange IN.
He is survived by his wife, Verla Gingerich; sons, Scott Gingerich of LaGrange, IN, Martin Gingerich of White Pigeon, MT; step children,...
Shirley Mae Davis
Jan 5, 2023
Shirley Mae Davis, 72, of Cromwell, passed away on January 5, 2023 at home. She was born to Chester R. And Maggie Jane Moore (Wilson) Williams in Detroit, Michigan on December 20, 1950.
Shirley leaves behind her husband, William “Bill” Davis; six children, Tammy (Brian) Holden of Carlton, MI, John (Venus) Davis of Monroe, Michigan, Dawn (Jerry)...
Maria Elena Schlemmer
Jan 1, 2023
Maria Elena “Helen” Schlemmer, age 88, of Ligonier, IN passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at home. She was born on September 8, 1934 to Jose Uriel and Candelaria (Unzueta) Jordan in Douglas, AZ. On January 7, 1956 she married Alvin J. “Jack” Schlemmer at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Douglas, AZ.
Helen was...
Shelia J. Hoppus
Dec 28, 2022
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Shelia J. Hoppus, age 61, of Auburn, IN, passed away on Wednesday December 28, 2022 at 7:18 pm at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on January 21, 1961 the daughter of Fay and Marcella “Marcy” (Hunt) Brown in Goshen, IN. On December...
Mariane Jane Hagen
Dec 27, 2022
Mariane Jane Hagen, age 92, of Ligonier, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Orchard Pointe Health Campus in Kendallville. She was born on August 24, 1930 to Dean & Hulda (Sandaval) Crockett in Ligonier, IN. On November 5, 1949 she married John C. Hagen at the EUB church.
Mariane worked as a legal secretary for...
Olen "James" Hochstetler
Dec 25, 2022
Olen “James” Hochstetler, age 83, of Topeka, IN passed away on December 25, 2022 at Orchard Pointe Health Campus in Kendallville, IN following a seven year battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born January 15, 1939, the son of Omer J. & Elizabeth R. (Ringler) Hochstetler in Honeyville, IN. He married Barbara Ellen Feightner on September 21, 1957.
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Steven William Western
Dec 24, 2022
Steven William Western, age 77, of Topeka, IN passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022 at 9 am following a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born to Glen & Nancy “Viola” (Beck) Western on April 16, 1945 in Kirksville, MO. On July 26, 1969 he married Carol Pryor at Coffee Christian Church in Downing, MO.
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Jerry Edward Ray
Dec 23, 2022
Jerry Edward Ray, 81, of Syracuse, passed away at his home after a brief illness, Friday, December 23. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He was born in Frankfort, IN on August 9, 1941, to Joseph E. and Martha F. (Unrue) Ray. On December 24, 1964, Jerry married Connie C. Bellman in Ligonier, IN. She preceded him in...
Esther Mae Shallenbarger
Dec 19, 2022
Esther Mae Shallenbarger is with Jesus today and for eternity.
Esther, age 89, was born June 15, 1933 to Benjamin and Anna Lehman in Wayne County, Ohio.
She passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on December 19, 2022 at Greencroft Healthcare where she had resided for seven years.
Esther married Richard Shallenbarger...
George Paul Williams
Dec 17, 2022
George Paul Williams, age 73, of Albion, Indiana passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on July 7, 1949 to G.B. and Oma (Conway) Williams in Perry County, Kentucky and was one of fourteen children.
He is survived by his 7 siblings, Betty (Frank) Terry of...
Raleigh Eugene Elza
Dec 14, 2022
Raleigh Eugene Elza, 64, of Bloomington, Indiana, formerly of Ligonier, Indiana, passed away on December 14, 2022. A private family graveside service was held at Oak Park Cemetery in Ligonier with Pastor Patrick Blevins officiating. Gene was laid to rest with his parents, Willie & Carolyn Elza. Yeager Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories and condolences...
Judge Robert Kirsch
Dec 13, 2022
Judge Robert Edward Kirsch, age 69, of Fort Wayne, IN and formerly of Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, as the result of a traffic accident.
He was born January 11, 1953, the son of Frederick and Mary Jane (Zinn) Kirsch in Fort Wayne and grew up in Berne, Indiana.
On August...
Billy Ray Mills
Dec 13, 2022
Billy Ray Mills, age 70, of Ligonier, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Kingston Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on January 25, 1952 the son of Norman and Virginia (Russel) Mills in Raysal, WV.
Billy graduated from West Noble High School in 1970 and served his country honorably in...
Mackie Faye Wigner
Dec 11, 2022
Mackie Faye Wigner, age 86, of Ligonier, passed away on December 11, 2022 at Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village in Avilla. She was born on June 21, 1936 to Faye Wolf and Edward Carmack Willoughby in Savannah, TN. On December 24, 1963 she married Victor Wigner.
Mrs. Wigner moved to Indiana in 1951 with her...
Terry E. Ritenour
Dec 7, 2022
Terry E. Ritenour, age 67, of Cromwell, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. He was born on October 15, 1955, to Dewight R. and Marilee J. (Baker) Ritenour in Warsaw, Indiana. Terry married Janet George on July 26, 1975 at Barbee Community Church.
Terry is survived by his wife, Janet Ritenour of...
