Ligonier, IN. Obituaries

Apr 24, 2025

Sarah M. Traxler, age 82, of Columbia City, passed away, Thursday, April 24, 2025 at her home after an extended illness. She was born in Charleston, WV to Dallas Elrod and Rebecca Crabtree on May 28, 1942. Sarah married Dennis Traxler on September 6, 1975.

Sarah is survived by her husband of 49 years, Dennis Traxler; children,...

Apr 22, 2025

Loving wife, mother, and “Omi”, Johanna Pauline Baird, passed away peacefully at her home in Ligonier, Indiana, on April 22, 2025. Johanna was born on January 11, 1938 in Worms, Germany, the daughter of Heinrich and Josephine (Pauly) Hammes. Her brother, Otto Hammes, preceded her in death, as did a great-grandchild, Dalton Gibson. Johanna has extended family in Germany...

Apr 19, 2025

Lorraine Good, age 95, of Ligonier, Indiana passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 3:25 am at Orchard Pointe Health Campus in Kendallville.

She was born on February 5, 1930 to John & Anna (Poskonka) Ginter at home in Chicago, Illinois. Lorraine was married to Vance A. Good, Jr. from 1948...

Apr 19, 2025

Nancy Gail O'Connell, a beacon of kindness and unwavering faith, passed away on April 19, 2025, in Ligonier, IN. Born on July 17, 1944, in Utica, NY, she embodied love and care throughout her life.

A dedicated mother, she leaves behind her loving daughters, Pauline Anderson and Jennifer (Jason) Hicks Sr.; her son,...

Apr 12, 2025

Miranda A. Tapia-Guzman, age 18, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025 in Ligonier, Indiana. She was born on August 26, 2006 to Jose Tapia and Maria Guzman in Goshen, Indiana.

Miranda is survived by her mother, Maria Guzman of Ligonier and step-father, Latoye Gentry of South Bend; grandparents, Maria and Jesus Guzman of Ligonier, grandmother, Esthela...

Apr 5, 2025

Florence Elizabeth "Betty" Thompson, a beacon of warmth and kindness, passed away on the 5th of April, 2025, at the age of 74, in Wawaka, Indiana. Born on March 4th, 1951, in English, West Virginia, to the late Virgil Christian and Virginia (Taylor) Keene. Betty was a loving sister to Roy Christian and five cherished half-siblings.

Apr 2, 2025

Kenneth Eugene Donaldson, affectionately known as Ken, passed away on April 2, 2025, in Fort Wayne, IN. Born on October 4, 1943, in Kendallville, IN, Ken was a man characterized by his courage, kindness, and spirited nature. Ken graduated from Ligonier High School in 1961 and proudly served his country in the US Air Force from 1962 to 1966, with...

Apr 1, 2025

Charles E. Smith, age 76, of Ligonier, passed away April 1, 2025 at his residence. He was born on March 20, 1949 in Hindman, KY to Abe and Eddie (Slone) Smith.

Cremation will take place at Legacy Cremation and Remembrance Center in Ligonier, Indiana.  A graveside service will take place at 11 am, Tuesday, April 8, 2025...

Apr 1, 2025

Judith (Judi) Grotrian Stinson, 82, passed away unexpectedly on April 1, 2025. Born on September 16, 1942, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Oscar and Lora Grotrian. Judi was a bright light who lived with an infectious enthusiasm for life. Her adventurous spirit meant she was always ready for anything—“ Sure—when ?” was her signature response.

Judi graduated...

Mar 31, 2025

Pastor Jose I. Vargas, age 91, of Ligonier, Indiana passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025, at home He was born on June 24, 1933 the son of Rafael and Rafaela (Barrron) Vargas in Malakoff, Texas. On December 6, 1959, he married Paula De Los Santos in Vallehermoso, Mexico. She preceded him in death on February 17, 2024 after...

Mar 30, 2025

Irene Schrock peacefully passed away on March 30, 2025, at the age of 103 in LaGrange, Indiana. Irene was born to Ross and Olive (Hollopeter) Tustison on February 24, 1922, in DeKalb County, and spent most of her life in LaGrange County.

Irene was the loving matriarch of a large and close-knit family....

Mar 26, 2025

Joseph Anthony Koss, age 60, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 in Millersburg, Indiana. He was born on March 16, 1965 in Alpena, Michigan to Kathleen (Purgiel) Kieliszewski and Robert Koss.

He is survived by his mother, Kathleen Kieliszewski of Posen, MI; children, Jamie Koss of Ft. Wayne, Tyler (Talitha) Koss of Felton, CA, Joshua (Kyra...

Mar 25, 2025

Suzanne “Sue” Parsons, age 76, of Ligonier, passed away on March 25, 2025 at home.  She was born on December 17, 1948, to Morris “Dutch” & Ruth (Blanton) Sprague in Kendallville. Sue married her high school sweetheart, Albert Freeland on September 1, 1967 in Noble County, but tragically lost him in 1970.

She...

Mar 25, 2025

Charlotte M. Dickey, age 84, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away at on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. She was born on December 12, 1940, the daughter of Melvin and Aileen (Smith) Case.

She is survived by her daughter, Kim (Reggie) Meade of Auburn; five grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.

Charlotte...

Mar 22, 2025

Patricia Ann “Pat” Jacobs, a beacon of love and faith, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025. Born on August 7, 1948, in Goshen, IN, she was a cherished force of kindness in the lives of all who knew her.

Pat’s legacy is carried on by her devoted husband, William “Bill”  Jacobs Sr.;...

Mar 21, 2025

Kenneth Eugene Jones Sr., affectionately known as Ken, passed away on March 21, 2025, in Kendallville, Indiana, at the age of 80. Born in peaceful Rural Route, Indiana, Ken's 80 years were marked by joy, adventure, and unwavering kindness.

The spirited anchor to a large and adoring family, Ken is survived by his...

Mar 20, 2025

Jack L. Mosurak, age 66, of Cromwell, Indiana passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025 in Goshen, Indiana.  He was born on October 18, 1958 to Jim Mosurak and Rosealee (Johnson) Ginther in Port Huron, Michigan.

He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Rosealee and Herman Ginther; sons; Mike (Lorie Parrett) Mosurak...

Mar 17, 2025

Nathaniel J. Moore, age 35, of Albion, passed away into his Savior’s loving arms on Monday, March 17, 2025 at Parkview Reginal Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on March 4, 1990 to Timothy and Cynthia (Bassett) Moore in Goshen, IN.

Nathaniel is survived by his parents, Timothy and Cynthia Moore of Albion; grandmother,...

Mar 17, 2025

Kristina Lynn Roy McDonald, age 51, of Ligonier passed away on March 17, 2025 at her home. She was born on December 30, 1973 to Fred & Linda (Troyer) Roy in LaGrange, IN.

Kristina worked as a nurse from 1993-2012 at LaGrange Hospital and in several area nursing homes. She specialized in private duty pediatric home care,...

Mar 16, 2025

Glade N. Rogers, age 90, of Cromwell, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at his residence. He was born on February 1,1935 to Gerald and Grace (Guthrie) Rogers. Glade married Elaine Roberts on January 11,1980 in Columbia City.

Glade is survived by his wife, Elaine Rogers of Cromwell; sister, Jeanne Sautter of...