Obituaries
Ligonier, IN. Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Ligonier and Noble County, IN.
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...
Leila Edwards
Dec 3, 2022
Leila Edwards, age 87, of Ligonier, IN, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Avalon Village Nursing Home in Ligonier IN. She was born to Lloyd and Madge Keim of Wawaka, IN on January 25, 1935. Her husband, Philip Edwards, proceeded her in death in December of 1988.
She is survived by her children Sue (Brent)...
Liam Isaac Frey
Nov 27, 2022
Liam Isaac Frey, 1 month old, passed away in his parents’ arms on November 27, 2022 at Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on October 25, 2022 at 1lb 2oz 10 inches long, along with four other siblings to Jeremy and Kelsey (Hedges) Frey, both of Ligonier.
Liam was a strong fighter...
Emanuel Schwartz
Nov 23, 2022
Emanuel Schwartz, age 54, of Ligonier, IN passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 6:35 am at his residence.
He was born on February 21, 1968 to John and Mariann (Miller) Schwartz. They preceded him in death in January of 2015.
He is survived by six siblings, Lavina (David) Pearson of Palmetto, FL, Katherine...
Garnette "Sue" Franklin
Nov 22, 2022
Garnette “Sue” Franklin, age 70, of Ligonier, IN passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville, IN. She was born on May 5, 1952, the daughter of Robert and Garcille (McDonald) Einsiedel in Garrett, IN. On September 26, 1970, she married Earle Andrew Franklin in Syracuse, IN.
Sue retired from Star of...
Laura Jean Huff
Nov 21, 2022
Laura Jean Huff, age 52, of Noble County, IN passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on January 31, 1970, the daughter of Marilyn Jean (Jackson) and Thomas P. Goggans in Fort Wayne, IN.
She is survived by four children, Megan (Aaron) Berkes-Myers of Indianapolis, IN,...
Anita Cassidy
Nov 21, 2022
Anita Cassidy, age 84, of Ligonier, IN, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse, IN. She was born on November 5, 1938, the daughter of Fred and Emagene (Lemmon) Bowen in Kendallville, IN. On March 5, 1961, she married James Alan Cassidy in Ligonier, IN; he preceded her in death on June 19,...
Bailey Elaine Frey
Nov 15, 2022
Bailey Elaine Frey, 3 weeks of age, passed away in her parents’ arms on November 15, 2022 at Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on October 25, 2022 at exactly 1 pound, along with four other siblings to Jeremy and Kelsey (Hedges) Frey, both of Ligonier.
Bailey was a strong little fighter and...
Eduardo Ramirez
Nov 12, 2022
Eduardo Ramirez, age 30, of Ligonier passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on October 13, 1992 in Goshen, IN the son of Federico Ramirez Imelda (Pizana) Ramirez. He graduated from West Noble High School in 2010.
He is survived by his parents of Ligonier; a sister,...
John W. Clugston
Nov 10, 2022
John W. Clugston, age 73, of Cromwell, IN passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on August 17, 1949 the son of Walter S. and Catherine (DeVaughn) Clugston Jr. in New Castle, IN. On April 13, 1991, he married Althea Reier.
John honorably served his...
Patricia Ness Rider
Nov 6, 2022
Patricia Frances Wessels Ness Rider, (Mom) 91 of Cromwell, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 1, 1931, to the late John Joseph and Anna Jane Sciscoe Wessels on their family farm in Allen County, Indiana.
She is survived by her children; Jane Bauer of...
