Ligonier, IN. Obituaries

Shelley Christine Nicodemus

Dec 8, 2019

Shelley Christine Nicodemus , age 58, of Topeka, IN passed away following an extended illness at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on June 27, 1961 the daughter of James E. and Shirley M. (Reichard) Nicodemus in Kendallville, IN.

She is survived by two sons, Robert (Lisa) Musser of Wawaka, IN, and James (Alexandra) Musser...

Leon A Dull

Dec 3, 2019

Leon A. Dull, age 76, of Kimmell, IN passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Northridge Village in Albion, IN. He was born on February 25, 1943 the son of Orville L. And Inez D. (Brazel) Dull.

He is survived by his son, Rusty (Pommy) Collins of Wolf Lake, IN; four grandchildren, Alex, Jesse, Malina, and...

Matthew John Ware

Dec 2, 2019

Matthew John Ware, age 35, of Kendallville, IN passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, December 2, 2019. He was born on June 7, 1984 the son of Leslie and Kelly (Waldron) Ware in Kendallville, IN.

Survivors include his parents, Leslie and Kelly Ware of Ligonier, IN; four children, Kylie, Landon, Ryker, and Brantley; two sisters, Rachel (Rick...

Lauren G. Bishop

Nov 30, 2019

Lauren G. Bishop, age 49, of Ligonier, IN passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Avalon Village in Ligonier. He was born on January 15, 1970 the son of Gary and Audrey Bishop Sr. at Goshen Hospital. Lauren was a lifelong resident of Ligonier, IN and attended West Noble High School.

Lauren and his smile, will be...

Jose G Pacheco

Nov 23, 2019

Jose G. Pacheco, age 69, of Ligonier, IN passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Avalon Village in Ligonier, IN. He was born on March 23, 1950 the son of Esteban Pacheco and Hilaria Garcia in Aguascalientes, Mexico.

Jose is survived by his wife Rebecca Lopez De Pacheco; 4 sons, Jose Pacheco, Esteban Pacheco, Julio Pacheco...

Jerron "Jerri" M. Edsall

Nov 17, 2019

Jerron M. (Jerri) Edsall, 79, of Kimmell, IN, passed away at 12:28 AM on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. She was born on June 20, 1940 the daughter of Cecil and Irene (Moran) Shank. She married Rodger Edsall on April 21 1962; he preceded her in death in 2012.

Survivors include two sons, Steven...

Christian Anthony Gibson

Nov 16, 2019

Christian Anthony Gibson, age 26, of Kimmell, IN passed away at home unexpectedly on Saturday, November 16, 2019. He was born on August 13, 1993 the son of Terri J. Rhodes and Commodore Gibson Jr. in Kendallville, IN.

He is survived by his parents, Terri (Michael) Mosby of Kimmell, IN and Commodore (Lora) Gibson Jr. of Cromwell, IN;...

Edward J. Hochstetler

Nov 2, 2019

Edward J. Hochstetler, age 77, of Topeka, IN died at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN on November 2, 2019. He was born on February 27, 1942 in LaGrange, IN to Jerome and Mary Ann (Miller) Hochstetler. He married Mary U. Schrock on October 9, 1960 and together they lived in matrimony 59 years, and 24 days; she survives....

Suzanne "Sue" Rose

Oct 30, 2019

Suzanne Marie “Sue" Rose, age 71, of Ligonier, IN passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at home. She was born January 20, 1948 in Michigan City, IN. On February 24, 1973 she married Dennis Rose, who preceded her in death on July 16, 2018.

She is survived by her children, Roy (Tammy) Rose of Ligonier, IN,...

Joseph Willard Ryder

Oct 29, 2019

Joseph Willard Ryder, age 95, of Topeka, IN passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on April 24, 1924 the son of Paul and Grace (Stith) Ryder in Jonesboro, IN.

On September 9, 1986, he married Velda Rheinheimer; she survives.

Other survivors include,...

John D. Charles

Oct 18, 2019

John D. Charles, age 60, of Cromwell, Indiana passed away on October 18, 2019 at his residence.  He was born to Stella Mae (Bolen) Jacobs and Elmer Defroy Charles on April 2, 1959 in Kendallville, Indiana

John is survived by his fathers, Shelby Jacobs of Cromwell and Elmer Charles of Ligonier; daughters, Cari Charles of South Bend,...

Joann E. Gemmill

Oct 17, 2019

JoAnn E. Gemmill, age 75, of Ligonier, IN passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at home.  She was born on June 22, 1944 in Kendallville, IN to Dallas C. and Beulah Mae Herendeen.  She married Robert Selby Gemmill on February 10, 1961.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Selby Gemmill, of Ligonier, IN; a son,...

Marjorie Mae Musselman

Oct 8, 2019

Marjorie Mae Musselman, age 88, of Wawaka, IN passed away on Tuesday morning, October 8, 2019 at Northridge Village in Albion, IN. She was born on March 17, 1931 the daughter of Floyd and Gertrude (Rex) Meroney in Ligonier, IN. On February 20, 1953 she married Ross “Max” Musselman; he preceded her in death on February 8, 2015.

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Steven "Fuzzy" Fausnaugh

Oct 6, 2019

Steve B. “Fuzzy" Fausnaugh, age 72, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away surrounded by his loved ones, Sunday, October 6, 2019 at St. Joe Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on December 4, 1946 the son of Rev. Bernard A. and Ruth I. (Griffin) Fausnaugh at Lucky Hospital in Wolf Lake, IN.

Survivors include, two...

Linda Ann Conner

Oct 5, 2019

Linda Ann Conner, age 71, of Kimmell, IN passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at The Maples in Goshen, IN. She was born on April 20, 1948 the daughter of Robert and Susie (Nash) Reasoner. On March 23, 1968 she married the love of her life, Jerry Conner.

Linda was a homemaker, an avid gardener, and a...

Vonda Lee Ogg

Sep 23, 2019

Vonda Lee (Macklin) Ogg, age 75, of Albion, IN passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 23, 2019 at home. She was born on March 15, 1944 the daughter of Daniel Elmer and Glates Irene (Girton) Macklin in Portland, IN. On November 23, 1979 she married John Paul Ogg.

Vonda is survived by her husband of nearly 40...

Daracelia Hernandez

Sep 12, 2019

DaraCelia Hernandez, 28, of Wawaka, IN passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019 surrounded by her family at her home. She was born on October 18, 1990 in Kendallville Indiana to Francisca Najera-Renteria and the late Antonio Hernandez-Estrada.

DaraCelia is survived by her mother, Francisca Najer-Renteria of Wawaka; a son, Emánuel Ramirez of Wawaka; a daughter, Nataly...

Devon W Click

Sep 11, 2019

Devon W. Click, 22, of Kimmell, IN, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019.  He was born on March 29, 1997, the son of Lori Click-Patrick and Michael Patrick in Kendallville, IN.

Devon is survived by his mother, Lori Click-Patrick of Kimmell; father, Michael Patrick of Kimmell; grandparents, Darrell Click of Kimmell and Lutishia Patrick of Wolcottville;...

Kason J Short

Sep 8, 2019

Kason J. Short, 4 weeks old, of Ligonier, IN passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on August 10, 2019 in Fort Wayne Indiana to Brittany Short.

Kason is survived by his mother, Brittany Short of Ligionier; brother, Ayden Short of Ligonier; grandparents, John (Annette) Short...

Connie Lee Lortie

Sep 6, 2019

Connie Lee Lortie, age 71, of Cromwell, IN passed away at 10:53 pm on Friday, September 6, 2019 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on December 20, 1947 the daughter of Wayne and Shirley (Kalb) Reed at Lucky Hospital in Wolf Lake, IN. On May 24, 1969, she married Carl J. Lortie at St....