Ligonier, IN. Obituaries

Apr 15, 2017

Margaret Rose Cox, age 74, of Cromwell, IN passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on August 26, 1942 in Albion, IN the daughter of Charles and Mable (Hutchins) Campbell. On November 11, 1960 she married Gary L. Cox; he preceded her in death on May 11,...

Apr 15, 2017

Richard Michael Brewster, 60 of Ligonier, IN departed this life on Saturday, April 15, 2017 in Ligonier, IN

He was born March 3, 1957 in Logan, WV a son of Dickie Allen Judy and the late Tressie Mae Judy.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, George Hubert McNeely...

Apr 12, 2017

Stella Mae Jacobs, age 77, of Cromwell, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at7:35PM. She was born on November 14, 1939 to Granville & Ogie (Handshoe) Bolen in Rock Fork, KY. She married Shelby Jacobs Sr. on April 23, 1971 in Ligonier, IN.

Mrs. Jacobs was a member of Shiloh Baptist...

Apr 4, 2017

Marilyn Lou Plank, 84, of Cromwell entered into the arms of Jesus Christ her heavenly Father on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville, IN. She was born on February 16, 1933 in Wolf Lake, IN to Wiley and Cleo (Householder) Miller.

Marilyn was known as a very giving, generous friend to all that...

Mar 30, 2017

Candice Michelle Targgart, age 34, of Kimmell, IN passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017 surrounded by family and her closest friends. She had fought a very courageous battle with cancer for the last year. She was born September 23, 1982 the daughter of JC and Jennifer (Boyer) Schrock in Joliet, IL. On July 7, 2007 she married Travis...

Mar 28, 2017

Ralleigh Elwood Halsey, age 98, of Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at his home. He was born on August 8, 1918 to John C. & Lula Mae (Gevedon) Halsey in Morgan County, KY. He married Mary Elizabeth Simon on February 24, 1940. She preceded him in death in 1999.

Ralleigh was a very...

Mar 27, 2017

Irving Emerson “Pete” Green passed on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 4:40AM at the Courtyard Healthcare Center in Goshen, IN.    He was born on October 15, 1941 in Clarksville, TN to Charles and Ruby (Streetman) Green.  He married Pattie LeCount on December 16, 1976 in Ligonier.

Pete is survived by his wife, Pattie Green, of Cromwell; a...

Mar 24, 2017

Carolyn Knights, 57 Formerly of South Bend, IN was born in Osceola, Arkansas to the union of Odell and Willie Mae Knights. She received her education from Farragut High School in Chicago, Illinois graduating in 1977. Carolyn Knights had a passion for education and worked as a Teacher's Aid in the South Bend Community School Corporation for many years touching...

Mar 19, 2017

Lois Elaine (Green) Dodds, age 100, of Syracuse, IN, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 19, 2017. She was born at home in Kosciusko County, IN on September 5, 1916, the daughter of Fred and Blanche (Wilkinson) Green. On November 19, 1941 Lois married Horton C. Dodds; he preceded her in death on May 17, 1993....

Mar 18, 2017

Ruth A. Buckles, age 66, of Cromwell, IN, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at home. She was born on July 21, 1950 to Herman & Joyce (Ginther) Gongaware in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She married Sam Buckles on February 14, 1969 in Ormas. Ruth worked for West Noble School Corporation for 31 years in the library. Mrs. Buckles...

Mar 17, 2017

Jennie M. Cart, age 86, of Ligonier, IN, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017 at Courtyard Healthcare & Rehabilitation in Goshen, IN. She was born on November 19, 1930 the daughter of Thomas T. and Sylvia M. (Whiteman) Davis. She married James M. Cart on July 25, 1948 in Wolf Lake, IN; he preceded her in death on...

Mar 16, 2017

Yetta L. Stage, age 92, of Ligonier, IN, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville, IN. She was born on March 20, 1924 the daughter of Edgar and Ruth (Frame) Sack. On November 16, 1939, she married Harold Stage; he preceded her in death in 1998.

She is survived by three...

Mar 12, 2017

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Hermona Jean Magnuson Hire Schlaich, 95, passed away March 12, 2017, in San Jose, California. Hermona was born in Kimmell, Indiana, on September 4, 1921, and was the only child of Claude Amos Magnuson and Ethel Loyette Zimmerman. She grew up in Ligonier, Indiana, and graduated from high school in 1939. She married Thomas Carlyle Hire...

Mar 6, 2017

Tara's Story Tara Lynn Thomas, age 43, of Fairmont, passed away Monday (March 6, 2017) at Fairmont Regional Medical Center. She was born Jan. 3, 1974, at Whitesburg, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Mitchell William Thomas and Frankie Oliver Thomas. She is survived by her seven children, Crystal Lyons of Boston, Massachusetts, James Downs of Boston, Massachusetts, Cecelia Downs...

Mar 4, 2017

Agnes (Bowles) Grissom Keith, age 95, of Ligonier, IN passed away at home on March 4, 2017. She was born on October 5, 1921 the daughter of Clinton and Winnie (Bowling) Bowles. On September 11, 1943 she married Harold Grissom; he preceded her in death on October 23, 1976. She later married Edward Keith on November 10, 1979; he...

Mar 3, 2017

Jo'Nita     Sutherland-Parrish Survivors: husband Darcy & son Quayvion. Service 2:00 PM March 11, 2017 at Pilgrim Baptist Church 1331 Gay St. Ft. Wayne, IN with 2hr visitation prior. Repast (Church Fellowship Hall) Arrangements entrusted Yeager Funeral Home - Ligonier, IN 260-894-4900

Mar 1, 2017

Betty Jean Brown, age 76, of Ligonier passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at 1:55AM at the Avalon Village Nursing Home in Ligonier. She was born on September 16, 1940 to Fred and Margaret (Rough) Cook in Mishawaka, IN.

Betty was an area resident for a long time.  For 34 years she worked at the Raco Factory...

Feb 27, 2017

Mrs. Della Rose Brown, 76, of East Donald Street entered heavenly rest on Monday, February 27, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. She was born to the union of Dewey and Lela Brown on February 26, 1941, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Della Brown and Willard Brown entered into marriage in 1958. They were blessed to have six children: Yvonne Brown of...

Feb 21, 2017

Nancy K. Hooley, age 78, of Ligonier passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 10:51 AM at her home in Ligonier. She was born on January 31, 1939 to Robert D. and Kathryn V. (Patton) Reed in Elkhart County, IN.

Nancy was a lifetime area resident and graduated from the Memorial School of Nursing.  For 22...

Feb 16, 2017

Brandy Lynn Cooley, age 53, of Topeka, IN, passed away in her home on Thursday, February 16, 2017 after a long illness. She was born on November 8, 1963 in Marion, IN to William Lee Cooley and Portia (Holcom) Swininger.

Brandy was a West Noble Alumnus and has lived in the area most of her life.  She...