Ligonier, IN. Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dec 8, 2015

Herman Rollins, age 92, passed away at Goshen Hospital on Monday afternoon, December 8, 2015. He was born on August 20, 1923 to Earnest & Ada (Reed) Rollins. On April 5, 1958 he married Gail Lisman; she survives. Also surviving are his siblings, Gene Rollins of Syracuse, IN and Irene Fisher of Cromwell, IN. He was preceded in death...

Dec 5, 2015

Marjorie Roberta Bushong, age 90, left Parkview Noble Hospital to be with Jesus December 5th, 2015. She was born on January 18, 1925 to Leroy M. and Mable I. (Bause) Hontz on the family farm near Cromwell, IN. On Easter Sunday, April 9, 1944 she married Emerson Bushong at the family farm. Upon Emerson’s return from World War II,...

Dec 3, 2015

Robert D. Wilcox, age 80, of Ligonier, IN passed away following an illness late evening on Thursday, December 3, 2015. He was born on November 5, 1935, the son of Fred M. and Leona Playford (Norris) Wilcox in Hillsdale, MI. Robert served in the United States Army, a military veteran, you could find him after retirement heading to the...

Nov 29, 2015

Ramon Villa, age 87, of Ligonier, IN passed away on the afternoon of November 29, 2015 at his home. He was born on August 30, 1928, in Huiscolco, Zacatecas Mexico and was the son of Jesus and Petra (Velasco) Villa.

Ramon is survived by his children, Salvador Villa, Maria de Jesus Serna, Maria Rodriguez, Ramona Villa, Martina...

Nov 29, 2015

Mark A. Vosteen, age 58, of Ligonier, IN passed away following an illness early morning on Sunday, November 29, 2015. He was born on July 27, 1957, the son of Hans Adolf and Carol Louise (Sthair) Vosteen in Elkhart, IN. On June 4, 1988 he married Kathleen (Caffrey) Vosteen; she survives. Also surviving are siblings, Michael Vosteen of Ligonier,...

Nov 27, 2015

Sandra K. White, age 66, of Cromwell, IN passed away after fighting a long courageous battle, on the evening of November 27, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was born on April 1, 1949, the daughter of Varen Minier and Betty (Fulk) Brady, of Wawaka, IN. Sandy is survived by her children, Teresa White of Cromwell, IN; Larry (Pam)...