Ligonier, IN. Obituaries

Mar 16, 2025

Elizabeth “Bette” Sanford, age 91, of Ligonier, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Syracuse, Indiana. She was born on November 27, 1933, to Luis Ernest Damon and Madeline (Roberts)  Steinbarger in Wawaka, Indiana.  She married Kenneth Sanford on August 14, 1968, in Ligonier, Indiana. He passed away on July 31, 2012.

Bette is survived by...

Mar 6, 2025

Catherine Sue “Cathy” (Alpha) Pfeiffer, 62, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN.  She was born on December 3, 1962, in Monticello, IN to the late Jim and Pat (Speer) Alpha. On July 4, 1994, she married Charles Andrew "Drew" Pfeiffer in Nevada. He survives.

She was a...

Mar 4, 2025

Alan W. Woitas, age 71, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 in Shipshewana, Indiana.  He was born on October 10, 1953 to Richard and Mary (Warner) Woitas in Orlando, Florida

Alan is survived by his children, Ryan (Christina) Woitas of Greenwood, Delaware, Brett Woitas of Felton, Delaware; grandchildren, Charlotte...

Mar 1, 2025

FREDERICK WAYNE MOORE, 95 went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 1, 2025. Wayne was born February 2, 1930, in Albion, IN, to the late Clarence “Ink” and Bessie (Wells) Moore.

On January 17, 1953, Wayne married the love of his life Ina Jean (Paulus) Moore. They raised a beautiful...

Feb 28, 2025

Duane Lee Fetters, age 73, of Kimmell, passed away on February 28, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on March 1, 1951 in Wolf Lake, Indiana to Richard and Betty (Adams) Fetters.  Duane married Trudy Geiger on March 16, 1993 in Albion, Indiana.

Duane is survived by his wife, Trudy...

Feb 28, 2025

John R. Snyder, age 64, of Kendallville, Indiana passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  He was born on February 4, 1961 to Harry and Lula Mae (Ray) Snyder, Sr. in Peru, Indiana. He married Debra Shepherd on December 9, 1995.

He is survived by his wife, Debra Shepherd;...

Feb 27, 2025

Donald  Eugene Molencupp, age 77, of Goshen, Indiana, formerly of Ligonier, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Goshen Hospital. He was born on February 16, 1948, the son of Paul Joseph and Mary A. (Stover) Molencupp. On July 29, 1967, he married Theresa Taylor in Peru, Indiana.

Don graduated from North Miami High School in...

Feb 24, 2025

William S. Houck, Jr., age 81, of Elkhart, passed away on February 24, 2025.  He was born on December 14, 1943 in Mechanicsville, Iowa to William and Mildred (Heal) Houck, Sr.

He is survived by his children, Tammy (Jesse) Streikus of Cromwell and Jon (Deb) Houck of Osseo, Michigan; eleven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and sister, Charlotte Johnson...

Feb 22, 2025

Corrie D. Miller, age 46, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Goshen Hospital.  She was born on December 26, 1978 in LaGrange, Indiana to Dennis and Kim (Weimer) Sprunger.  Corrie married Rodney Miller on April 3, 2004 at Ligonier Missionary Church.

Corrie is survived by her husband, Rodney Miller of Goshen; father, Dennis Sprunger of...

Feb 12, 2025

Kenneth Karl Michael of Ligonier, passed away Wednesday morning, February 12th at home with his wife by his side after a 14 year battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was born on April 3, 1950 to Charles Adam and Merrilyn “Janis” (Franks) Michael in Wolf Lake at Luckey Hospital.

He graduated in 1969—the first...

Feb 10, 2025

Jeffrey A. Long, age 65, of Ligonier, gained his angel wings on Monday, February 10, 2025. He was born on April 9, 1959 in Madison, South Dakota to Edward Long and Norma Jean (Sorensen) Wanless. He married Shelly (Hunt) Long on September 22, 2012 in Wolcottville, Indiana.

Jeffrey is survived by his wife,...

Feb 7, 2025

James (Jim) Jay Rose, age 75, of Wawaka, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025 at his residence. He was born on June 26, 1949 to John and Vera (Wysong) Rose in Wawaka, Indiana. He married Kay E. Maxson on June 20, 1970 in Cosperville.

James is survived by his wife, Kay Rose...

Feb 5, 2025

Richard (Dick) James Gregor, age 82, of Ligonier, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 22, 1942, to John and Emilia (Striesovsky) Gregor. Richard married Sharon Arlene Rosenogle on December 11, 1965 in Syracuse, Indiana.

Richard is survived by his wife,...

Feb 3, 2025

Glenda R. Brickey, age 83 of Cromwell, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on October 14, 1941 in Norton, VA to James and Edith Mae (Lawson) Gibson, Sr. She married Lee Edward Brickey on April 5, 1958 in Wise, VA.  They were married for 59 years.

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Jan 28, 2025

William L. Targgart, age 81, of Kendallville, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 in Kendallville, Indiana. He was born on June 19, 1943 to Roy and Mildred (Huser) Targgart in Wolf Lake, Indiana. He married Barbara Trueblood at Brimfield United Methodist Church in Wawaka, Indiana on July 15,1972.

William is survived by his wife, Barbara Targgart...

Jan 28, 2025

Violet Ruth Cory, age 100, of Elkhart, Indiana, formerly of Goshen, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. She was born on September 19, 1924, the daughter of Leroy and Alice (Flanigan) Gray in Bath, Maine. She graduated from Melrose High School in Melrose, Massachusetts in 1943. On June 17, 1944, she married Carroll “Bud” Cory and moved...

Jan 27, 2025

Nancy J. Lambright, age 89, of Ligonier, passed away on January 27, 2025 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on April 14,1935 in Topeka, Indiana to Alfred LeRoy and Roxie M. (Lung) Sheley. She married Lewis Don Lambright on September 2, 1950 in Goshen, Indiana. He passed away on April 28, 1985.

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Jan 24, 2025

Michael Paul Kendall Obituary Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Friend Michael Paul Kendall, Sr. age 78, born October 23, 1946, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on the morning of January 24, 2025, in the loving company of his family. A lifelong resident of Wawaka, Indiana, Mike's life was a testament to dedication, love for his family...

Jan 22, 2025

Baby Elijah Nathaniel Estep, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. The son of Eric and Angela Estep.

Elijah is survived by his parents Eric and Angela Estep; grandparents, Dana Slone of Ligonier, John (Glenna Stevens) Estep of Raysal, WV, Sandy Shull of Ligonier; brothers, Hunter Estep, Wyatt Estep, Noah Estep, Colton Estep, Easton Estep; uncle, Adam...

Jan 22, 2025

Lynn M. McKenna, age 58, of Ligonier, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Valley View Nursing Home in Elkhart.

Lynn is survived by her sisters, Ginger (Leonard) Iddings of Hudson, Indiana, Elaine (Wes) Worley of Cross Lanes, WV; niece, Randi Slack; nephew, Devin Thornsbearry, Logan Thornsbearry, Adam Thornsbearry, Casey Morris, Justin Morris...