Ligonier, IN. Obituaries

Nov 11, 2021

Baby Yuriel Macias, of Ligonier, passed away on November 11, 2021 at Goshen Hospital.  He was born to Jaime Macias-Rodriguez and Teresa Martinez-Davila on November 11, 2021 in Goshen, Indiana

Yuriel is survived by his parents, Jaime Macias-Rodriguez and Teresa Martinez-Davila of Ligonier; brothers, Alexis Macias and Alexander Macias both of Ligonier; sisters, Diana Macias, Daniela Macias...

Nov 3, 2021

Erika Kristine Almack, age 25, of Albion, IN passed away following a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. On May 2, 1996, she was born the daughter of Joella Jane (DeLong) and Brian Thomas Shultz in Fort Wayne, IN. On June 30, 2018, she married Taylor Almack.

Nov 1, 2021

James “Pudge” Griffith, age 73, of Ligonier, IN passed away on November 1, 2021 surround by his loving family. He was born on December 8, 1947 to Kendall and Olive (Patton) Griffith in Garrett, KY.

James provided for his family by working as a flour miller for over 25 years at Greenleaf. Pudge played the base guitar...

Oct 26, 2021

Margaret Earl, age 88, of Cromwell, IN passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on June 2, 1933 the daughter of Reuel and Alma (Smith) Norton. On December 17, 1954 she married Walter Earl in Kansas City, MO.

Margaret is survived by four daughters, Crista ...

Oct 22, 2021

Judith L. “Judy” McCullough, age 86, of Albion, entered peacefully into the presence of the Lord on October 22, 2021 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  She was born to Glenn and Elizabeth (Wilson) Hire on February 10, 1935 in Whitley County, Indiana. Judy attended school in Wolf Lake and, following high school, worked at Weatherhead in Syracuse. She married...

Oct 21, 2021

Rosetta K. Kunce, 95, of Cromwell, formerly of Warsaw, passed away on October 21, 2021 at Paddock Springs Nursing Home in Warsaw, IN. She was born to James and Mary (Finton) Snyder on August 29, 1926 in Warsaw, IN. Rosetta married Nellis Don Kunce on March 5, 1944 in Warsaw, IN. He passed away on November 29, 2010....

Oct 19, 2021

Ardonna Frye, age 84, of Punta Gorda, Florida, formerly of Rome City, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, at Life Care Center in Sarasota, Florida.

She was born on May 28, 1937, the daughter of William Earl and Minnie Irene (Hanlin) Sager in Jay County, Indiana.

On Sept. 18, 1955, she married Richard...

Oct 18, 2021

Fannie E. Luevano, age 71, of Middlebury, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 at her residence. She was born to Enos and Mary (Miller) Hershberger on November 2, 1949 in Mount Eaton, Ohio.

Fannie is survived by her husband of 20 years, Jorge Luevano of Middlebury; son, Michael Beauchamp of LaGrange; grandchildren, Dillin Beachump, Janie Lee...

Oct 12, 2021

Lloyd T. Halsey, age 69, passed away on October 12, 2021 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born to Glenwood and Merldena (Stump) Halsey on February 26, 1952 in Wolf Lake, Indiana. He married Virginia DeLaCruz on April 11, 1995 in Syracuse, Indiana.

Lloyd is survived his wife Virginia Halsey of Cromwell;...

Oct 9, 2021

Westin David Hagerman was born on September 29, 2021 at Parkview Regional Hospital. On October 9, 2021 at 12:41pm he went to be with The Lord. He is survived by his parents, Robert and Viviane (Mardy) Hagerman of Ligonier, IN; three brothers, Tommy Robert Hagerman, Brett Leon Hagerman and Hunter Hess Hagerman, all at home; grandparents, Leon...

Oct 8, 2021

Fernando Esparza-Jara, age 55, of Ligonier, Indiana, passed away on October 8, 2021 at his residence. He was born on December 16, 1966 to Manuel Esparza-Ibarra and Maria Esther Jara-Ramirez in Aguascalientes, Ags. Mexico.

Fernando is survived by his wife, Ma Albertina Munoz Martinez of Mexico, daughters, Erika Anahi Esparza of Mexico, Odalis Esmeralda Esparza...

Oct 7, 2021

Ira Allen Walter, 84, of Wolcottville, IN passed away on October 7, 2021 at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. He was born July 29, 1937 to Ferry and Pearl (Duton) Walter in LaGrange, IN.

Ira was a hard worker his entire life and held numerous jobs - from working at a steel foundry to traveling...

Oct 2, 2021

Monroe “Moose” Yoder Jr., age 82, of Goshen, IN passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Goshen Hospital.  He was born on November 18, 1938 the son of Monroe and Emma (Bontrager) Yoder in LaGrange County. On August 2, 1997, he married Susan Kalb (McClintock).

He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Susan Kalb...

Sep 28, 2021

Dorothy Foster, age 96, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at home. She was born on September 5, 1925 to William & Elizabeth (Owens) Furkis in Milwaukee, WI. On June 13, 1944, she married William Foster in Ligonier. He preceded her in death in 2013.

Dorothy worked for her parents at the Lunch Car (Dining Car)...

Sep 25, 2021

John Phillip Stout, age 61, of Kimmell, IN, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 9:13 pm. He was born on January 29, 1961 the son of Phillip and Wanda (Truelove) Stout in Goshen, IN. On April 21, 1979, he married Julie Cross in Goshen, IN.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Julie...

Sep 25, 2021

Mark L. Leamon, age 69, of Ligonier, IN, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Cleveland Clinic. He was born on August 22, 1952, the son of Patrick and Barbara (Chrisman) Leamon. On July 5, 1975, he married Diana Warble and together they shared 46 years of marriage.

Mark is survived by his wife, Diana Leamon...

Sep 24, 2021

Anthony “Butch” Caskey, of Ligonier, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 at his residence. He was born to Charles and Kathryn (Long) Caskey on May 28, 1944 in Columbia City. He married Victoria Sue (Stoll) Caskey on November 6, 2009 in Avilla, Indiana.

Anthony is survived by his wife, Victoria Caskey of Ligonier; son Wallace (Rebecca)...

Sep 22, 2021

Sandra K. “Sandi” Lusenhop, age 78, of Ligonier, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday September 22, 2021 at her home. She was born on February 7, 1943 the daughter of Frederick and Marguerite Spurlock in Marion, Ohio. On October 4, 1991, she married Alan Lusenhop and together they shared almost 30 years of marriage together.

Sandi retired...

Sep 22, 2021

Brandon Lee Watts, age 32, of Ligonier, IN passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on December 20, 1988 the son of James Walter and Teresa Lynn (Thomas) Williams in Goshen, IN. Brandon graduated from West Noble in 2007 and was a lifetime area resident.

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Sep 20, 2021

Kathy E. Cronk, 64, of Cromwell, Indiana, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on September 29, 1956 in LaGrange, Indiana to Marlo Strouse and Dana Belle (Staton) Hill.  She married Rande Cronk on February 19, 1999.

Kathy is survived by her husband, Rande Cronk of Cromwell; step-daughters, Ashley (Shawn) Donaghy...