Ligonier, IN. Obituaries

Jul 16, 2016

Enrique “Henry” Sanchez, 74, of Ligonier, passed away Saturday morning, July 16, 2016 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born July 15, 1942 the son of Bernardo and Juanita (Soto) Sanchez in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. Enrique was a man of many talents. He really enjoyed fishing, backyard bar-b-que's, walking, and talking to everyone in the...

Jul 14, 2016

Norma Jean Wood, age 87, of Elkhart, IN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 14, 2016. She was born into this life on February 5, 1929, the daughter of Harlan and Edna (Wagner) Balsley. On December 24, 1954 she married William Lee Wood and they went on to share a life together for over 61 years....

Jul 10, 2016

Barbara Kay Watson, age 69, of Liberty Mills, IN, passed away at home on Sunday, July 10, 2016 following an extended illness. She was born on March 13, 1947 the daughter of William Doyle and Maxine Delight (Campbell) Surfus in Dayton OH. She is survived by her children, William David Hunnicutt, Dannielle L. Hunnicutt, and Denise E. (Mickey) Evans;...

Jul 9, 2016

Elfie M. Deardorff, formerly of rural Kimmell, IN., passed away on July 9, 2016 in Zionsville Meadows. She was 90 years old. Her husband, Glenn Deardorff, passed away 13 years ago. Formerly Elfie Spring, she was born on March 8, 1926 in Kimmell to the late Eliza and James Spring. She met Glenn when she was 14 years old...

Jul 8, 2016

Anita Christner, age 64, left her home to be with Jesus Friday, July 8, 2016. She was born on June 12, 1952 to Kenneth M. and Marie Y. (Martin) Sheley in Goshen, IN. On June 29, 1968 she married Larry Christner in LaGrange, IN. Mrs. Christner was a woman of many traits. All the while she kept her interest...

Jul 8, 2016

Bryan Shidler, 42, of Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly Friday evening, July 8, 2016 at his home. He was born August 9, 1973 the son of Robert F. and Elaine Sue (Smith) Shidler in Bowling Green, OH. On July 8, 1995 he married Kellie Joeva Honeycutt in Marion, IN. Bryan was an accomplished musician and was an active member of...

Jul 7, 2016

Helen Jacobs, age 68, of Wawaka, IN passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2016. She was born on April 22, 1948 the daughter of Frank and Lydia Slone (Jacobs) in Hindman, KY. She is survived by her companion of 25 years, Edmund Jones, of Wawaka, IN; four children, Sherry Carr, Sheila (Teddy) Martin, Katy Jacobs and her companion Brandon...

Jul 2, 2016

H. Ray Swank, 70, of Wolcottville, IN, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016 at home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born to Harold and Olive Swank on August 13, 1945 in Garrett, Indiana. Ray graduated from Ligonier High School with the class of 1964, and he went on to honorably serve his country for four years...

Jun 23, 2016

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend, Freddie Lee Lindsey, 81, of S. Iowa St. was called home to be with the Lord on June 23, 2016, at West Bend Nursing & Rehabilitation. On September 13, 1934, Freddie Lindsey was born in Memphis, Tennessee, to the union of George (Bezzel) Wands and Etta Wands-Williams. After relocating to...

Jun 19, 2016

Shirley A. Guenther, age 80, of Albion, IN, passed away Sunday afternoon, June 19, 2016, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on November 8, 1935 the daughter of William A. and Armetta (Parr) Hickman in Swan Township, IN. On December 23, 1967 she married Kenneth T. Guenther; he preceded her in death on October...

Jun 18, 2016

Saloma N. Eash, age 86, of Topeka, IN passed away Saturday morning June 18, 2016 at home. She was born on May 22, 1930 the daughter of Noah T. and Katie J. (Yoder) Eash in LaGrange County, IN. Saloma had worked as a housekeeper for many years and also at ARC in LaGrange, IN. She was a member of...

Jun 17, 2016

Doris died June 17, 2016 in Nokomis, FL. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Robert (Bob) K. Sedgwick. Doris was born July 16, 1919 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She moved to Zion, Illinois with her family, graduated from Zion High School and business school. Doris met Bob on a blind date when he was stationed at Great Lakes Naval...

Jun 14, 2016

Jerry L. Owen, 74, of Ligonier, passed away Tuesday evening, June 14, 2016 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born July 28, 1941 the son of Leo and Ilene (Pippenger) Owen. On September 17, 1993 he married AnnJeanette Ankney in LaGrange, IN. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, AnnJeanette Owen of Ligonier;...

Jun 12, 2016

Ruth I. Neal, age 82, of Cromwell, IN, passed away early Sunday morning, June 12, 2016, at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on August 27, 1933 the daughter of Eugene and Mary Elizabeth (Riechard) Chivington in VanWert, OH. On May 9, 1953 she married Robert Joseph Neal; he preceded her in death on...

Jun 10, 2016

Donald T. Griffith, age 76, of Wawaka, IN, passed away on June 10, 2016, at home. He was born on October 15, 1939 the son of Tilman and Helen (Lemons) Griffith in Detroit, MI. On July 20, 1963 he married Mary Beth Quinn in Riverdale, IL; she survives. Also surviving are six children, Donald (Heather) Griffith of Syracuse, IN,...

Jun 5, 2016

Leon R. Stoltzfus, age 81, of Ligonier, IN passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016. He was born on August 23, 1934 the son of Elmer and Emma Stoltzfus in Leola, PA. On June 26, 1965 he married Norma May Royce in Bristol, IN. He is survived by his wife, Norma (Royce) Stoltzfus of Ligonier, IN; two children; Diana...

Jun 4, 2016

Norma "Jean" Loveless, 88, of Kendallville, IN, formerly of Cromwell, IN passed away at home on Saturday, June 04, 2016. She was born in Noble County on August 1, 1927 the daughter of Roy and Ethel (Frederick) Stahly. On August 22, 1948 she married John Loveless; he preceded her in death on August 15, 2002. She is survived by...

Jun 2, 2016

Daniel Jacobs, age 72, of Ligonier, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 24, 2016 at the Kendallville Manor in Kendallville, IN. He was born June 2, 1944 the son of Hilson and Sallie Jacobs in Pippapass, KY. In July of 1965 he married Anna Weaver in Pippapass, KY. She has preceded Daniel in death on June 9, 2004. Daniel was...

May 30, 2016

Travis LeCount, age 38, of Millersburg, IN passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 30, 2016. He was born on December 2, 1977 the son of Todd and Jeanie LeCount (Franklin) in Goshen, IN. On April 1, 2002, he married Beth Bontrager in Syracuse, IN. He is survived by his wife, Beth (Bontrager) LeCount of Millersburg, IN; three children; Nicolaas,...

May 29, 2016

Jonny Lee Chambers, age 37, passed away on May 29, 2016 in Noble County, IN. He was born on April 27, 1979 in Fort Wayne IN.

He is survived by his wife Ginny Chambers of Kimmell who he wed October 22, 2015. Also surviving are his parents; mother and step father, Lisa and Brian Erb of Kimmell,...