Obituaries
Ligonier, IN. Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Ligonier and Noble County, IN.
Violet W. Kreager
May 23, 2016
Violet W. Kreager, 93 of Cromwell, IN passed away on May 23, 2016 at the Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on November 6, 1922 to Bernard and Mary (Sullivan) Dyer in Southern, IN. She married Jacob Kreager on June 8, 1941. He preceded her in death in 1988. Violet was a very active member...
Vincent Joseph Jankauskis
May 17, 2016
Vincent J. Jankauskis, age 90, passed away May 17, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syrause, IN Monday Morning. He was born in Chicago, IL on July 19, 1925 the son of Joseph and Agatha Jankauskis. Vincent was honorably discharged from the United States Army and was an avid trainer and breeder of German Shepherds. Vincent retired as a...
Zachariah Slabach
May 7, 2016
Zachariah Slabach was born into the arms of the Lord on May 7, 2016 in Dekalb County. He is survived by his parents Larry Jay and Colleen Ellen (Miller) Slabach of Millersburg; grandparents, Richard C. and Laura Slabach of Shipshewana and Devon R. and Wilma Miller of Millersburg; great grandparents, Larry and Elizabeth Miller of Topeka, Chris and Ramah...
Lottie Kendall
May 3, 2016
Lottie May (Jones) Kendall, 70 entered into eternal peace surrounded by family, at the home of her son, on May 3, 2016. She had been staying with Anthony helping him with his cancer diagnosis when she had a brief struggle with cancer herself. Lottie was born January 12, 1946 and was the youngest of 9 children born to Clint...
Olivia Joan Miller
May 3, 2016
Olivia Joan Miller, of Ligonier, IN passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. She is the infant daughter of Lamar and Diane (Miller) Miller of Ligonier, IN. She is survived by her parents; brother; Christopher Miller, Paternal Grandparents; Vernon (Lorene) Miller, Maternal Grandparents; Jerry (Erma) Miller, and numerous Aunts and Uncles. Family and friends will be received after 2PM...
Margaret Leslie
May 1, 2016
Margaret Leslie, age 94, of Ligonier, IN., passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, May 1, 2016, at her home in Ligonier. She was born on November 5, 1921, the daughter of Claude and Luella (Thatcher) Noe in Kimmell, IN. On September 12, 1942, she married Lloyd Ray Leslie; he preceded her in death in 1985. She is survived...
Mildred Virginia Rose
Apr 23, 2016
Mildred Virginia Rose, age 92, of Wawaka, IN., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 23, 2016, at her home in Wawaka. She was born on May 29, 1923, the daughter of Charles and La Von June (Fulk) Wysong in Los Angeles, CA. On April 23, 1943, she married Raymond F. Rose; he preceded her in death in 1987. She...
Titus Davis
Apr 9, 2016
Army Specialist Titus T. Davis 28, Formerly of South Bend , IN passed away in Charles Town, WV do to complications from war injury. Viewing and Home Going Services will take place Friday April 22, 2016 at Greater Holy Temple C.O.G.I.C 710 Napoleon Blvd. South Bend, IN 46617.Viewing 10 am to 12 Noon, Home Going Service 12 Noon. Arrangements...
Matthew Tyler Mickem
Apr 9, 2016
Matthew Tyler Mickem, age 29, of Syracuse, IN, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at home. He was born to Bert Mickem and Melissa Sroufe on February 27, 1987 in Goshen, Indiana. Matt attended Wawasee Middle School and Fairfield High School. He was a huge Jeff Gordan fan and had passion for anything Pepsi. He also enjoyed...
Jay Ratliff
Apr 4, 2016
Jay C. Ratliff, 73, of Topeka, IN, passed away unexpectedly on April 04, 2016, at home. He was born July 27, 1942 the son of Topsy and Leone (Fairchild) Ratliff. On February 1, 1975, he married Hollie Stearns in Gloversville, NY. He is survived by his wife, Hollie Ratliff of Topeka, IN; three children, Hollie Gean (John) Rieth of...
Jimmie Hill
Apr 3, 2016
Jimmie D. Hill, age 77, passed away April 3, 2016 at Parkview Whitley hospital in Columbia City Sunday evening. He was born in Kosciusko County on May 28, 1938 the son of Ira and Mildred “Peggy” (Bills) Hill. Jimmie was Honorably discharged from the United States Army August 31, 1967 and was a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order...
Nola Jean Lehman
Apr 3, 2016
Nola Jean Lehman, 55, of Ligonier passed away Sunday, April 3, 2016 at home. She was born on August 29, 1960 to Melvin and Mary Mullett in LaGrange County. She was a member of The Old Order Amish Church. Nola is survived by her husband, Glen Lehman of Ligonier; her mother, Mary Mullett of Topeka; eight daughters, Stan and...
Judith K. Cooley
Apr 3, 2016
Judith K. Cooley, 76 of Ligonier, IN passed away suddenly on April 3, 2016. She was born on December 10, 1939 to Toellner and Thelma (Ewell) Emrick in LaGrange County, IN. She married Armando “Chuck” Cooley on April 13, 1963. He preceded her in death in 2004. There wasn’t a dull moment in Mrs. Cooley’s life. She danced like...
Monroe "Sonny" Beachey
Apr 1, 2016
Monroe “Sonny” Beachey, age 59, of Topeka, IN, passed away suddenly on Friday April 1, 2016. He was born on October 5, 1956 in LaGrange County, IN., to the late Alvin and Mary (Yoder) Beachey. On June 4, 2005 he married Anita Flannery, she survives. Sonny spent time in Fairmount, IN for the James Dean festival. His collection of...
William Browning
Apr 1, 2016
William “Bill” Browning Jr., age 76, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away suddenly on Friday April 1, 2016. He was born on July 14, 1939 in Kimmell, IN., to the late William E. Sr. and Esther (Johnston) Browning of South Bend, IN. He graduated class of 1957 from Mishawaka high school in Mishawaka, IN. Bill was a member of...
Suzanne Shaw
Apr 1, 2016
Suzanne Shaw, 78 of Ligonier, IN died on April 1, 2016 at the North Ridge Village Nursing Home in Albion, IN. She was born on June 7, 1937 to Harry and Margaret Grace (Sutherland) Williams in High Wycombe, England. On June 26, 1954 she Married Donald Shaw in England while he was serving in the United States Air Force....
Edna M. Mast
Mar 31, 2016
Edna M. Mast, age 78, of Wawaka passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 7:23AM at North Ridge Village in Albion, IN. She was born on April 8, 1937 to Henry & Cora (Miller) Yoder in Rensselaer, IN. On June 13, 1954 she married Glen E. Mast in Burr Oak, MI. Mrs. Mast was a lifetime area resident...
Mary Jane Dubois
Mar 25, 2016
Mary 'Jane' DuBois, age 90, of Wawaka, IN, passed away on March 25, 2016, at Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart, IN. She was born January 10, 1926 the daughter of Harley D. and Irma I. (Frick) Yant. On January 10, 1944 she married Charles 'Merrill' Kinnison; he preceded her in death. In 1977, she married Harry 'Bill' DuBois;...
Thad M. Price
Mar 21, 2016
Thad M. Price, 86, of Kimmell, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016 at Peabody Retirement Community. He was born on the day after Christmas in 1929 to Levi D. and Beulah (Miller) Price in Albion. Thad graduated from Wolf Lake High School with the class of 1948. He went on to honorably serve in the US Army from...
