Ligonier, IN. Obituaries

Apr 18, 2023

Jeanette M. Wilcox, age 77, of Kimmell, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at The Waters of LaGrange. She was born on February 19, 1946 the daughter of Lawrence and Alice (Werker) Beers at Lucky Hospital in Wolf Lake, Indiana. She married Robert Duane Wilcox in 1968 and they had a daughter, Laura. Robert preceded her in...

Apr 12, 2023

Claudia Skelly, age 87, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  She was born on April 2, 1936 to Marian and Ethel (Smith) Jacobs in Pippa Passes, Kentucky.

Claudia is survived by her sons, Rock Richard of Munising, MI, Kelly (Kim) Richard of Columbia...

Apr 10, 2023

Myron Adelbert Smith, age 56, passed away peacefully at his home in Goshen, Indiana. He was born on May 23, 1966 to Thomas and Esther (Newell) Smith in Goshen. He spent the last 3 and a half years with the love of his life, fiancé Janelle Houser. Family was Myron’s whole heart. He joined the Marine Corps in 1986. He...

Apr 10, 2023

Sharon Desper, age 66, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, formerly of Ligonier, Indiana went to be with The Lord on Monday, April 10, 2023 at 4:15 am. She was born on November 24, 1956, the daughter of Garrett and Sharon Arrick Brownback, in Fort Wayne, IN.

Sharon graduated from West Noble High...

Mar 17, 2023

Thomas Alan Wingard, age 73, of Fort Wayne, formerly of Topeka, passed away on March 17 th , 2023. He was born on May 22 nd , 1949 to Harley and Bernis (Yoder) Wingard. Thomas grew up in Topeka and graduated from Topeka High School. He did a lot of traveling in his younger years, living in Colorado,...

Mar 16, 2023

Steven Michael Nimtz, 65, of Cromwell went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 16th 2023. Survivors include his wife Melody and four children: Michael (Jamie), Rebekah (Jose), Luke and Daniel, as well as 5 grandchildren, mother Gloria and sisters: Betty, Cheryl, Diane, and Jennifer. He is preceded in death by his father Michael. A private service was...

Mar 16, 2023

Dawn Renae Jones, age 53, of Kendallville, Indiana passed away while surrounded by her family and friends on Thursday March 16, 2023 at 4:06 pm at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on September 4, 1969 the daughter of James and Ida (Yoder) Carley in Goshen, Indiana.

She is survived by three children,...

Mar 13, 2023

Gary L. Clemons , 75, of Ligonier, IN passed away March, 13, 2023 at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville, IN. He was born to Harrison J. and Mary Jane (Mitchell) Clemons on June 1, 1947 in Vinton County, Ohio.

Gary enjoyed baking and making homemade candies to share with his friends. He and his wife Sherry owned...

Mar 12, 2023

James F. Cook, age 93, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at his residence.  He was born on March 24, 1929 in Fulton County, Indiana to Walter and Zella (Carter) Cook.  He married Thelma Stingley on April 12, 1947 in North Manchester, Indiana.  She passed away on December 8, 2010.

James is survived by his children,...

Mar 11, 2023

Marvin E. Blackshire, age 66, of Ligonier, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at home surrounded by those he loved. He was born on April 27, 1956 to James & Dixie (Myers) Blackshire in Looneyville, West Virginia. On November 21, 1975 he married Vicki Murphy at the Ligonier Church of the Nazarene; She survives. Mr. Blackshire's first...

Mar 10, 2023

Myra J. Yelton, age 75 of Larwill, Indiana, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born April 19, 1947 the daughter of Eugene and Geneva (Aaron) Nibblett in Sayre, Alabama. On November 6, 1971 she married Michael Yelton, Sr. He passed away on December 8, 2006.

Myra...

Mar 6, 2023

Charles Ray Nelson, 75, of Ligonier passed away Monday, March 6, 2023 at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born in Lackey, Kentucky to Glen and Wanda (Hatfield) Nelson on November 11, 1947. Charles graduated from Hindman High School with the class of 1967. He played basketball there and was voted “most athletic” his senior year. After graduating,...

Mar 1, 2023

Misty D. Utterback, age 47, of Ligonier, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 4:52 p.m. at her home. She was born on December 9, 1975 the daughter of John and Cheryl (Thomas) Fisher in Roseville, Ohio. On November 1, 1997, Misty married William (Bill) Utterback.

Misty was a member of the American Legion in...

Feb 23, 2023

Delorma I. Blake, age 93, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Majestic Care of Goshen. She was born on October 6, 1929 in Topeka, Indiana to Dean R. and Mary A. (Clingerman) Carlson. She married Harley E. Blake on July 30, 1949 in Topeka, Indiana.  He passed away on March 31, 2009.

Delorma...

Feb 20, 2023

Larry J. Staton Sr., age 79, of Kimmell, IN, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023 at 10:15 a.m. at home. He was born on June 16, 1943 the son of James and Evelyn (Harlan) Staton in Wolf Lake, IN. On November 23, 1973, he married Pamela Ice.

He is survived by his wife of nearly fifty...

Feb 9, 2023

Donald W. Wanamaker, age 63, of Cromwell, Indiana passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at home. He was born on December 9, 1959 in Goshen, Indiana the son of Richard and Rosella (Peters) Wanamaker. On December 18, 1999 he married Kelly Hardesty.

He is survived by his wife of over 23 years Kelly Wanamaker of Cromwell;...

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...

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...

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,...

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...