Obituaries
Ligonier, IN. Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Ligonier and Noble County, IN.
Rebecca Ann Lewis
Feb 23, 2016
Rebecca Ann Lewis, 43 of Ligonier, IN passed away at her home on the evening of Tuesday, February 23, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born on August 9, 1972 the daughter of Ralph and Nancy (Poindexter) Lewis in Richmond, IN. You could always find Rebecca with her nose in a romance novel or a sci-fi book. Reading...
Shane O. Jackson
Feb 22, 2016
Shane O. Jackson, age 45, of Kimmell, IN passed away on Monday, February 22, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on January 23, 1971 the son of Russell and Sherry (Smith) Jackson in Fort Wayne, IN. On October 17, 1995 he married Robin Heppner in Albion,...
John F. Godshalk
Feb 15, 2016
John Franklin Godshalk 82, of Sturgis Michigan, died on February 15, 2016, at Sturgis Hospital in Michigan. He passed away of natural causes. Mr. Godshalk was born December 14, 1933 in Carroll County Indiana. He was a lifelong truck driver for a variety of companies including Dallas, Mavis and Logistics by Bontrager. He loved traveling and was featured in...
Gary C Troyer
Feb 12, 2016
Gary Cristian Troyer, of Topeka, age 67, died on Friday, February 12, 2016 at his home. Mr. Troyer was born at Luckey Hospital, Wolf Lake, IN on June 23, 1948 to Jonathan Arthur and Lydiann (Frey) Troyer. He graduated from Bethany Christian High School in 1966; over the years, Gary was employed at Starcraft Vans, Supreme Corporation, Crystal Valley...
Leslie Hardwick
Jan 31, 2016
Leslie Hardwick, age 68, of Syracuse, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at the Avalon Village in Ligonier, IN. She was born on April 28, 1947 to George and Ruth Ellen (Greenstreet) Stimmel in Richmond, IN. On March 25, 1991 she married Clayton Hardwick in Ligonier, IN. He preceded her in death on July 24, 1999. Mrs. Hardwick...
Donna Jean Lambright
Jan 27, 2016
Donna Jean Lambright, 83, of Topeka, IN passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday January 27, 2016 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on October 22, 1932, the daughter of Jack and Anna Fasig in Elkhart, IN. On December 31, 1950, she married Floyd “Curly” Lambright; he passed away October 3, 1997. She is survived by five children, Gary (Sherry)...
Joy L. Weimer
Jan 27, 2016
Joy Weimer, 82, of Ligonier, IN, left Avalon Village on January 27, 2016, to be forever with the Lord surrounded by her family. She was born June 10, 1933, to Chester “Roy” and Erma (Hontz) Stump in Kimmell, IN. On July 9, 1952, Joy married Lennel “Pat” Weimer in Larwell, IN. He preceded her in death in 1998. Joy...
Kathy J Hirsty
Jan 23, 2016
Kathy J. Hirsty, 61, of Wawaka, IN passed away at home on the morning of Saturday, January 23, 2016. She was born on May 5, 1954, in Charleston, WV to George and Jeannie (Greider) King. Kathy was a graduate of Purdue University where she actively spent time as a cheerleader while completing her undergrad. She diligently pursued her Master’s...
William "Bill" Parks
Jan 18, 2016
Pastor William “Bill” Parks, age 62, of Ligonier, went home to forever be with the Lord following a courageous battle with cancer. Bill was born in Kendallville, IN, on August 1,1953, in Kendallville, IN, to Don and Helen (Eley) Parks. Bill married his high school sweetheart, Esther Smith, on August 19, 1972; she survives. Also surviving are their beloved...
Thomas L. Lord
Jan 15, 2016
Thomas L. Lord, of Ligonier, age 72, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2016 at 3PM. He was born on February 3, 1943, to Thomas and Annabell (Byrne) Lord in Philadelphia, PA. On July 22, 1967, he married Margie Mae Bauer; she survives. Thomas enjoyed playing football when he was a little younger, watching sports, and was an avid...
Buddy Todd
Jan 13, 2016
Buddy Dean Todd, age 80, of Albion, IN passed away at home, with his family by his side, on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 as the result of natural causes. He was born on April 2, 1935 the son of Gerald and Madeline (Weeks) Todd. On November 27, 1954 he married Beverly Jean Taylor; she survives. Also surviving are six...
Laura Mae Cunningham
Jan 13, 2016
Laura Mae Conner Cunningham, 43, of Wawaka, IN passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 13, 2016. She was born in Goshen, IN to Jerry & Linda (Reasoner) Conner. On December 1, 1990 she married Jeff Cunningham; he survives. Laura was a 1990 graduate of West Noble High School. She was the co-owner of Crepe’s bakery in Ligonier and worked...
Berdenia M. Ball
Jan 8, 2016
Berdenia Merle Ball, 83 on January 8, 2016 at 1:45a.m. stepped into Heaven walking hand in hand with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ into everlasting life, welcomed by her loving husband Bob, along with family and friends. She was born on August 18, 1932 in a little house at the edge of Fulton, Indiana to her parents Urbin...
Raymond Lee Cassidy
Jan 7, 2016
Raymond Lee Cassidy, age 35, of Wawaka, IN passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2016. He was born on August 6, 1980 the son of Robert Cassidy and Shirley Brewer (Jacobs) in Hindman, KY. On February 24, 2004, he married Sara Emeline Hershberger in Warsaw, IN. He is survived by his wife, Sara Cassidy of Wawaka, IN; two children,...
Gregory Alan Hostetler
Jan 2, 2016
Gregory Alan Hostetler, age 53, of Topeka, IN went home to be with the Lord on Saturday evening, January 2, 2016. He was surrounded by his loving family. Gregory was born in Elkhart County, IN on November 30, 1962, the son of Mervin and Margaret (Miller) Hostetler. On April 16, 1999 he married Teri Beth Leannais. He is survived...
Esther M Sprague
Dec 22, 2015
Esther M. Sprague, 88, of Ligonier went home to be with The Lord on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at the Avalon Village in Ligonier. She was born June 6, 1927 to John M. & Carrie E. (Stutzman) Eash in LaGrange County, Indiana. On June 16, 1951, she married Frederick E. Sprague, and together they raised their children. Esther graduated...
Jimmie Kent Taylor
Dec 21, 2015
Jimmie Kent Taylor 87, of Bear Lake and Nokomis Florida, died on Monday, December 21, 2015, at Tidewell Hospice Home in Venice, Florida. He had been ill for 7 weeks. Born in Dunkirk, IN on September 27, 1928, the son of Ralph and Geraldine Taylor. On December 5, 1953, he was married to Doris E. Egolf, who preceded him...
Patrick L. Elliott
Dec 17, 2015
Patrick L. Elliott, 72, of Ligonier left Parkview Hospital to be home with The Lord on Wednesday, December 17, 2015 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born January 6, 1943 to Henry and Arlene (Oesch) Elliott. On November 30, 1963, he married Janice Lynn Herl at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, in Salina, KS, and together they raised...
Charles L. "Chuck" Smith
Dec 9, 2015
Charles L. “Chuck” Smith, 87, of Westler Lake, passed away early Wednesday morning, December 9, 2015 at Parkview Noble Hospital in La Grange, IN. He was born August 29, 1928 the son of Dee and Ruby (Stiffner) Smith. On June 18, 1949 he married Phyllis Birch in Ligonier, IN. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Phyllis...
Evelyn E. Bobeck
Dec 9, 2015
Evelyn E. Bobeck, 107, of Syracuse went home to be with The Lord on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born November 8, 1908 to Edward and Minnie (Hyre) Hire in Green Township, Noble County, Indiana. On April 30, 1932, she married Virgil Bobeck, and together they raised a son. Evelyn spent her...
