Obituaries
Ligonier, IN. Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Ligonier and Noble County, IN.
Carl J. Kavanaugh, Jr.
Sep 16, 2015
Carl J. Kavanaugh Jr., age 65, of Ligonier, IN passed away unexpectedly, on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at his home. He was born on October 30, 1949 in Beech Grove, IN, the son of Carl J. and Mary (Poths) Kavanaugh. On August 7, 1971 he married Margery “Margie” Mathew; she survives. Also, surviving are his children, Mathew Kavanaugh of...
Eric Zane Smith
Sep 10, 2015
Eric Zane Smith, 31, of Syracuse, passed away on September 10, 2015 at 11:05 AM at home. He was born on January 31, 1984 in Windber, PA to Wes and Lois Bowser. Eric is survived by his parents; brother, Chad (Trina) Smith of New Paris; father, Mark Pensyl; two nephews, Colton Hite and Callaghan Smith; one niece, Kalina Smith;...
Michelle And Rachelle Miller
Sep 7, 2015
Michelle and Rachelle Miller, of Shipshewana, IN passed away on Monday, September 7, 2015. They are the infant daughters of James and Sara (Miller) Miller of Shipshewana, IN. They are survived by their parents; Grandparents, Daniel P. (Loretta) Miller and Floyd (Katie) Miller; and numerous Aunts and Uncles. A private graveside service for Michelle and Rachelle will take place...
Mack Shepherd
Aug 31, 2015
Mack Shepherd, age 80, of Ligonier, IN passed away on Monday, August 31, 2015 at 10:45 PM at Goshen Hospital in Goshen, IN. He was born on March 16, 1935 to Henderson and Lucindy (Johnson) Shepherd in Hazard, KY. He worked at Starcraft for 23 years, Commodore Homes for 7 years, and then Kroger for 5 years. Mack was...
Stephen Michael Gillespie
Aug 25, 2015
Stephen Michael Gillespie, age 65, of Baytown, Texas, formerly of Ligonier, passed away on June 10, 2015 in the Michael E. Bebakey VA Medical Center. He was born on February 26, 1950 to Donald and Rosemary (Prucinsky) Gillespie in Kendallville, Indiana. He graduated from Ligonier High School in 1968. After high school, Steve enlisted in the United States Army...
Margaret Hall
Aug 2, 2015
Margaret Hall, age 90, of Ligonier, went to meet her Lord on Sunday, August 2, 2015 at 11:15 AM at home with her children by her bedside. She was born on January 17, 1925 to William and Agnes (Zornes) Bailey in Argo, West Virginia. On March 17, 1942 Margaret married Edward Hall. He preceded her in death in February...
Librada Perez Ramirez
Jul 26, 2015
Librada Perez Ramirez, age 58, of Ligonier, IN passed away Sunday, July 26, 2015 at 10:18 AM at home. She was born on March 21, 1956 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico to Jose Perez and Alejandrina Ramirez. She married Juan Pina. Librada lived in Ejido Sandoval, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Ms. Perez was a hard worker and enjoyed helping her neighborhood...
Lowell D. Galloway
Jul 23, 2015
Lowell D. Galloway, age 84, of Kendallville, IN passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 10:40 AM at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville, IN. He was born on June 30, 1931 to Harvey and Bernice (McFarren) Galloway in Cromwell, IN. On August 31, 1972 Lowell married Denice Baker-Linn. She survives. He graduated from Cromwell High School in 1949...
Mary Lou Poyser
Jul 18, 2015
Mary Lou (Rex) Poyser, age 83, of Ligonier, IN passed away Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 11:30 PM at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana after a brave battle with cancer. She was born on July 26, 1931 in Ligonier, IN to Roy W. and Treva (Marshall) Rex. Mrs. Poyser attended Ligonier High School and graduated from Elkhart...
Julia A. Dobrunst
Jul 15, 2015
Julia Aileen Dobrunst, age 83, of Ligonier passed away on Wednesday July 15, 2015 at Sacred Heart Home in Avilla, IN. She was born on October 2, 1931 to Richard & Lulu (Conrad) Rex in Noble County, IN. On September 7, 1958 She married Irwin Dobrunst, he preceded her in death in September of 2008. She is survived by...
Joseph E Nicodemus-Null
Jul 14, 2015
Joseph E. Nicodemus-Null, age 34, of Ligonier passed away at home as the result of natural causes. He was born on November 2, 1980 the son of Arthur Loutzenhiser Jr. & Jane Null in Elkhart, IN. He is survived by his son, Joseph Isaac Nicodemus of Ligonier; his mother Jane Null of Ligonier, IN; two sisters, Monica (Daniel) Rittenberry...
J. Merced Rodriguez Murillo
Jul 5, 2015
J. Merced Rodriguez Murillo, age 59, of Ligonier, IN passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2015 at home. He was born on September 14, 1955 to Francisco and Maria (Murillo) Rodriguez. On May 2, 1980 he married Maria Sandoval at Guadalajara, Mexico. She survives. Merced worked at Dexter Axle as a machine operator for 14 years. He was a...
Samuel "Sam" Jay Barkman
Jul 1, 2015
Samuel Jay “Sam” Barkman, age 61, of Wolcottville, IN passed away at home on Wednesday July 1, 2015 at 3:05 AM following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on April 7, 1954 in Topeka, IN the son of Monroe & Lena (Wagler) Barkman. On August 11, 2001 he married Rose Farmwald; she survives. Also surviving are his...
Harry W. Neff Iii
Jun 19, 2015
Harry W. Neff III, age 64, of Topeka, IN passed away on Friday, June 19, 2015 at 7:00 PM at home. He was born on April 20, 1951 to Harry W. Jr. and Virginia Almera (Meyer) Neff in Fort Wayne, IN. On October 5, 1991 he married the love of his life, Nancy Shisler-Glant in Kimmell. She survives. He...
Howard L. Moser
Jun 18, 2015
Howard L. Moser, 76, Syracuse and Ocala, Florida died at 11:15 AM Thursday, June 18, 2015 at IU Health, Goshen, Hospital, after a brief battle with lung cancer. He was born May 30, 1939 in Ligonier, to George and Pauline Moser. On June 11, 1967 he married Sharon Byrd Lawson, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons, Kirby (Anne)...
Wilma J."Ginny" Renner
Jun 18, 2015
Wilma J. “Ginny” Renner, age 84, of Hudson, IN passed away following a brief illness at Towne House Retirement Center in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on January 20, 1931 the daughter of Harold “Pete” & Mildred (Butts) Gard. On December 29, 1952 she married Bill Renner; he preceded her in death in 2006. She is survived by...
Anastacio Lopez
Jun 16, 2015
Anastacio Lopez, age 47, of Syracuse, IN passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 as a result of a hit and run. He was born on June 30, 1967 to Jaime Lopez Ramirez and Esperanza Torres Alvarez in Galeana N. L., Mexico. On April 30 1989, Aastacio married Diana C. Sanchez. She survives. He owned A & D Riverside...
Rita "Marlene" Campbell
Jun 15, 2015
Rita “Marlene” Campbell, age 83, of Topeka, IN passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 15, 2015 at Parkview LaGrange Hospital. She was born on July 20, 1931 the daughter of Mildred L. (Greenwalt) & Glen W. Smith in Topeka, IN. On September 16, 1949 she married Bill R. Snyder; he preceded her in death on October 19, 1979. On...
Jose M. Bautista
Jun 11, 2015
Jose M. Bautista, age 59, of Ligonier, IN passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 1:40 PM at home. He was born on April 25, 1956 to Magencio and Belen (Garcia) Bautista in Nochistlan Zacatecas, Mexico. He had worked Kinro as a line supplier and attended St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Ligonier. He enjoyed walking outdoors and spending...
Shawn Leamon
Jun 9, 2015
Shawn Leamon, 35, of Ligonier, IN passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 6:04 PM at Parkview Regional in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on November 19, 1979 to Arthur “Butch” and Carol (Dunithan) in Goshen, Indiana. On August 18, 2001, Shawn married Tonya Gingerich. She survives. He graduated from West Noble High School in 1998...
