Ligonier, IN. Obituaries

May 11, 2020

Paul Arnold Pfenning, age 83, of Ligonier, IN passed away at home with his family, on Monday, May 11, 2020 at 6:50 am. He was born on November 4, 1936, the son of Clarence and Lucy (Smith) Pfenning. On March 29, 1959 he married Annette Lassus.

He is survived by his wife of over 61 years, Annette...

May 9, 2020

Ollie James Slone, 71, of Ligonier passed away on May 9, 2020 at 10:36pm at home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 10, 1949 to Golden and Laura (Huff) Slone. Ollie married Dana Branam in 1977, and they remained lifelong friends.

Ollie loved spending time with his grandchildren, which he always called “his boys.”...

May 8, 2020

Zaydkiel Enrico Carmichael, age 9 months, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 at home following a battle with congenital heart disease. He was born on July 24, 2019, the son of Kayla Nicole and Christopher Carmichael in Indianapolis.

He is survived by his parents; maternal grandparents, Cynthia (Devin) Mills; paternal grandparents, Norman Carmichael and...

May 6, 2020

Paula Dianne (Biddle) Gingerich, age 73, of Ligonier, IN passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN.  She was born on December 4, 1946 the daughter of Norman Jack Biddle & JoAnn (Poyser) Tait in Wolf Lake, IN. On December 11, 1984,  she married Larry B. Gingerich; he preceded her in death...

May 5, 2020

Virginia P. Keene, age 89, of Wawaka, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. She was born on December 11, 1930, the daughter of Jasper S. and Florence A. (South) Taylor in Yukon, West Virginia. On August 22, 1949, she married Virgil Christian in Clintwood, Virginia; he preceded her in death in 1952....

May 5, 2020

Thelma Louise Jablonski, born December 21, 1939, passed in the early morning of May 5th, 2020.  Her son, Thomas McCluskey and husband, Walter Jablonski proceeded her in death. She leaves behind two sons, Micheal Jablonski and William Mcclusky.  Two daughters, Yvonne Dwyer and Laura Baldini.  She also leaves behind many great  grandchildren, grandchildren, nieces and nephews and many friends who...

Apr 25, 2020

Robert Kenneth Donaldson, age 43, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on April 25, 2020 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Avon Park, FL on December 10, 1976.

He is survived by his parents, Kenneth and Kathy Donaldson of Fort Wayne, IN; a sister, Emily (Lance) Whalen of Adams,...

Apr 22, 2020

Rickie R. Beckner, age 74, of Ligonier, IN passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at MIller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa, IN. He was born on June 17, 1945 the son of John and Ruth (Ritter) Beckner in Ligonier, IN. On September 2, 1969 he married Shirley Navarro and together they shared over 50 years of marriage.

Apr 19, 2020

Thomas James Ervin, age 68, of Ligonier, IN passed away unexpectedly on Sunday April 19, 2020 at home 12:06 pm. He was born on June 3, 1951 the son of Orville and Frances (Young) Ervin in Wabash, IN. On June 28, 1970 he married Barbara Ruff.

Tom is survived by his wife, Barbara Ervin of Ligonier; three...

Apr 9, 2020

Brian Eugene Collett , age 56, of Wawaka, passed away as the result of complications following a bypass operation, on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at 3:00 am, with his wife by his side. He was born on June 20, 1963 the son of Joseph and Norma (Kummer) Collett at Ball Hospital in Muncie, IN. On October 28, 1989, he...

Apr 8, 2020

Edmund L. Jones, age 74, of Wawaka, IN passed away early Wednesday morning, April 8, 2020. He was born on March 17, 1946 the son of Henry E. and Alice I. (Kresse) Jones in Kendallville, IN.

He is survived by three children, Tony (Jennifer) Altimus of Wawaka, Ronald (Cathy) Jones of Wawaka, and Katy Jacobs of Ligonier;...

Apr 8, 2020

Glenn “Doyle” Hensley, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Bethlehem Woods in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on May 24, 1945 the son of Virgil and Uffie (Spratlin) Hensley in Dayton, OH. On August 26, 1996, he married Gwen Myers; she preceded him in death on January 22, 2014.

Doyle...

Apr 6, 2020

Rebecca Sue Colby, 67, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020, at 11:52pm, after an 8-year battle with Alzheimer’s.  She was born on December 27, 1952 in Dayton, OH, to Donald and Margueritte Colby.

She graduated from Westview High School in 1971 and went on to obtain a bachelor’s degree in education from Manchester College. She received...

Apr 6, 2020

Marjorie A. Willsey, age 77, of Florida, and formerly of Ligonier, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020. She was laid to rest with her parents at Oak Park Cemetery on Thursday, April 9, 2020.

Apr 5, 2020

Amber Rochelle Mister, age 25, of Goshen, formerly of Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly, on Sunday morning April 5, 2020 at home. She was born on April 16, 1994 the daughter of Oscar “Ozzie” Collins and Jennifer (Ostrander) Mister in Goshen, IN.

She is survived by her mother, Jennifer Mister of Ligonier, IN; a sister, Ashley...

Apr 1, 2020

Jimmie Lynn Sprunger, age 88, of Kendallville, IN passed away on April 1, 2020 at home. He was born on February 11, 1932 the son of Lynn and Lula (Curley) Sprunger in Fort Wayne, IN. On July 4, 1954, he married Darlene Mehl, and she became “his darling.”

Jim was a self-employed Graphic Designer for over 50...

Mar 26, 2020

Mom died quietly last evening, March 26, 2020, at her home in Elkhart. She had been battling the effects of a stroke from 2 years ago and all the other ailments that inevitably come with age. She often mentioned that the golden years aren't always so golden.

No one will write a novel, there will not be...

Mar 26, 2020

Kathleen Ann “Kate” Vosteen, age 64, of Ligonier, IN passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, March 26, 2020. She was born on May 12, 1955, the daughter of Edward and Sally (Milleman) Caffrey. On June 4, 1988 she married Mark A. Vosteen; he preceded her in death on November 29, 2015.

Survivors include...

Mar 22, 2020

A letter from the family

With a sad heart, please know that Oscar Lee Collins passed away on March 22, 2020.

He was born November 19, 1973. Living to be 46 years of age.

Everyone remembers him as “Ozzie”.  A name given to him at a very young age. He was the type...

Mar 13, 2020

Quentin “Joe” Saggars, age 71, of Ligonier, IN passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020 at Avalon Village in Ligonier. He was born on July 13, 1948 the son of Harvey and Betty (Mahnesmith) Saggars in Noble County, IN. On October 19, 1991, he married Sandra Gebert.

Joe graduated from Ligonier High School and attended Ball State...