Ligonier, IN. Obituaries

Daniel "Dan" Shull

Jan 31, 2022

With a sad and breaking heart, we remember Daniel “Dan" Shull. Dan was born August 6, 1959 and died at Parkview Regional Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana of a lengthy illness due to COVID-19 on January 31, 2022, surrounded by his wife, sons, and step-daughter.

Dan is survived by his wife, love, and companion of nearly 19 years,...

Charles "Chuck" Lewis Martin

Jan 29, 2022

Charles Lewis “Chuck" Martin, 46, of Cosperville, IN passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Majestic Care in New Haven, Indiana. He was born on September 18, 1975 to William Curtis and Beverly A. (Kaser) Martin.

Chuck was sweet, lovable, and a genuinely caring person. He enjoyed the company of others, riding his bike, and car rides to...

Zack Norman Ulrey

Jan 27, 2022

Zack Norman Ulrey, age 14, of Ligonier, IN passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at home. He was born on December 31, 2007 the son of John W. and Billie Jo (Krom) Ulrey in Whitley County, IN.

He is survived by his parents, John W. and Billie Jo Ulrey of Ligonier,...

Sue Ann Miller

Jan 25, 2022

Sue Ann (Goodrich) Miller, 80, passed away peacefully Tues. Jan. 25, 2022, in Fishers, IN, with her three sons and daughter-in-law by her side. A lifelong resident of Noble County, Sue most recently was in memory care in Fishers to be near family. Sue was born Dec. 23, 1941, at home in Kimmell, IN, to Anabel (Noe) and Kenneth Goodrich....

Alexander Iwankowitsch Jr.

Jan 12, 2022

Alexander Iwankowitsch, 82, of Cromwell, died in his home on Wednesday January 12, 2022. He was born January 1, 1940, in Glibochka, Belarus, the son of Alexander and Maria (Stanul) Iwankowitsch.

During WWII, at the tender age of four, he was taken captive from his home in Belarus. He was miraculously reunited with his parents...

Vicky Bennigan

Jan 4, 2022

Vicky L. Bryant Bennigan, age 68, of Kendallville, Indiana, passed away on January 4, 2022 at her residence. She was born to Harold and Dortha (Friemian) Bryant on March 14, 1953 in Kendallville, Indiana.

Vicky is survived by her companion, Lonnie Godfrey of Kimmell and sister, Collen Gamble of LaGrange.  She was preceded in death by her...

Jeff A. Hawk

Dec 31, 2021

Jeff A. Hawk, age 60, passed away on December 31, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital.  He was born to Burt Sinclair Hawk Jr. and Shirley Friend on March 17, 1961 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Jeff is survived by his mother and stepfather, Shirley (Larry) Friend of Columbia City; daughters, Veronica Dean of Kendallville, Jennifer (Eric) Dillon of...

Talton "Morty" Wicker

Dec 29, 2021

Talton M. “Morty” Wicker, age 58, of Ligonier, passed away on December 29, 2021 at his residence.  He was born to Violet Sue Short and Morton Wicker on January 14, 1963 in Kendallville, Indiana.  He married Vivian Leslie on September 6, 1980 in Benton, Indiana.

Morty is survived by his daughter, Trina Wicker of Ligonier; grandson, Issac...

Nancy Donat

Dec 27, 2021

Nancy L. Donat, 84, of Ligonier, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 at her residence. She was born to Bruce and Ruth (Knox) Taylor on September 23, 1937 in Ligonier, Indiana. Nancy married Wayne W. Donat. He passed away on October 29, 2001.

Nancy is survived by her sons, Richard (Brenda) Donat of Topeka, Darold Donat...

Kaycen Charles Sebastian Lopez

Dec 27, 2021

Kaycen Charles Sebastain Lopez, was born into the arms of angels on December 27, 2021 at 6:20 am at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville, IN.

He will be missed by his parents, Kaylee Kiessling and Nathaniel Lopez of Ligonier, IN; and grandparents, Kendi Bailey of Ligonier, IN, Jason Kiessling, of Lehigh Acres, FL Monica Lopez...

Arnoldo F. Plata

Dec 26, 2021

Arnoldo F. Plata, 85, of Ligonier, passed away on December 26, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on October 7, 1936 to Sotero Plata and Natalia Flores in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico.  Arnoldo married Margarita Corinas on October 14, 1967 in Matmoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico.

Arnoldo is survived by three loving children, Arnoldo (Miriam) Plata of Albion, Yolanda...

Virginia Hicks

Dec 25, 2021

Virginia Hicks, age 81, of Ligonier, IN passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021 at 12 pm Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on March 31, 1940 the daughter of Noah and Ada (Elkins) Dotson in Clintwood, VA. She married Homer Hicks in 1960; he preceded her in death in 2002.

She...

Wendy Burt

Dec 8, 2021

Wendy L. Burt, age 43, of Ligonier passed away on December 8, 2021. She was born on June 30, 1978 the daughter of Richard Replogle and Susan Hinds in Abilene, TX. On February 16, 2002 she married Jeffrey Burt in Charleston, SC.

She is survived by her husband; her son Justin Ray Thornsbearry of Ligonier; 2 daughters,...

Montgomery "Monte" E. Tope

Dec 7, 2021

Montgomery E. “Monte” Tope, age 78, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on December 7, 2021 at his residence. He was born January 4, 1943 to Gayle E. Tope and Virginia L. (Bucher) Miller. Montgomery married Janice (Erickson) Tope on January 6, 1965 in Elkton, Maryland. She passed away on February 17, 2004.

Montgomery is survived by...

James A Estridge

Dec 4, 2021

James A. Estridge, Jr, age 73, of Avilla, passed away on December 4, 2021 at his residence. James had spent most of his life as a resident of Union County Indiana. He was born to James Estridge, Sr. and Norma (Hanna) Bell on September 1, 1948 in Richmond Indiana. He married Sue (McClure) Estridge on February 11, 1966 and...

Adriene Nicole Traver

Dec 3, 2021

Adriene Nicole Traver, age 41, of Albion, IN passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on March 23, 1980 the daughter of Ernie Beardsley and Diane K. Davis in Fort Wayne, IN. She married Mike Traver on July 29, 2008.

Adriene is survived by...

Gladys L. Hollis

Dec 1, 2021

Gladys L. Hollis, age 68, of Three Oaks, MI went home to Jesus on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph, MI. She was born December 29, 1952 the daughter of Billy and Frances Lacy in Little Rock, AR. On May 28, 1978, she married John Hollis at First Apostolic Church in Bridgman, MI....

Anita Lynn Courtright

Nov 29, 2021

Anita Lynn Courtright, age 49, of Rome City, IN formerly of Ligonier, IN passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on January 30, 1972 the daughter of Rosemary (Staton) Musser.  On August 30, 2002 she married Kevin Courtright in Ligonier, IN.

Anita is survived by her...

Guy Douglas Cox

Nov 24, 2021

Guy Douglas Cox, age 55, of Fort Wayne, IN formerly of Syracuse, IN passed away on Wednesday November 24, 2021 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on December 30, 1965 the son of Arley and Dulcie (Criner) Cox in Goshen, IN.

Guy is survived by a son, Caleb; two sisters, Joan Routsong...

Leaetta A. Leathers

Nov 23, 2021

Leaetta A. Leathers, age 80, of Ligonier, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, at Avalon Village. She was born on Aug. 1, 1941, in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, to David and Margaret (Brougher) Patches. Leaetta married Duane Leathers in 1984, in Ligonier, Indiana.

Leaetta is survived by her husband, Duane Leathers, of Ligonier; sons, Franklin (Monica) Root,...