Obituaries
Ligonier, IN. Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Ligonier and Noble County, IN.
Brent Atz
Oct 22, 2014
Brent Atz, 51, of Ligonier, passed away on October 22, 2014 in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on November 30, 1962 in LaGrange, IN to Richard and Cecile (Huff) Atz. Brent is survived by his 3 children: Brice (Stacy) Atz of Ligonier, IN, Brittany (Tommy) Isaac of Kimmell, IN and Bradley Atz of Ligonier, IN.; 7 Grandchildren: Dylan,...
Merle S. Yoder
Oct 20, 2014
Merle S. Yoder, age 74, of Topeka, IN passed away on Monday, October 20, 2014 at Parkview Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on May 26, 1940 to Henry and Katherine (Miller) Yoder in Kalona, Iowa. On December 17, 1966 he married Leah Yoder, she survives. He received his high school GED in 1963. He had...
Jzamya Brooke Carrizales
Oct 14, 2014
Jzamya Brooke Carrizales, infant daughter of Melissa Carrizales, passed away on October 14, 2014 in South Bend, IN. She was born on October 13, 2014. She is survived by her mother, Melissa Carrizales of Ligonier, IN; her grandparents, Aracelia and Andres Carrizales of Ligonier; and uncles: Andres, Jr. (Berenice) Carrizales and Michael (Aneida) Carrizales. A cremation committal will take...
Joshua Leroy Miller
Oct 5, 2014
Joshua LeRoy Miller, 30, of Topeka, passed October 5, 2014 at home. He was born on January 5, 1984 in South Bend, Indiana to Rex Miller and Lorrie Golden. He is survived by his parents, Rex (Kristie) Miller, Lorrie (Todd) Golden; two sons, Maleki and Myles Miller; four sisters, Tiffany (Troy) Bollenbacher, Destinee (John) Bradley, Nicole Miller, Amber Miller;...
Norma Dunlap
Sep 29, 2014
Norma Dunlap, age 84, of Ligonier passed away on Monday, September 29, 2014 at 9:08 AM at Courtyard Healthcare Center in Goshen, Indiana. She was born on July 25, 1930 to Darlo and Donna Bell Mehl in LaGrange County, IN. On August 30, 1947 she married Richard Dunlap in Goshen, Indiana. He preceded her in death on February 1,...
Debbie Mae Bernard
Sep 24, 2014
Debbie Mae Bernard, 61, of Ligonier, passed away on September 24, 2014 at home. She was born on May 1, 1953 in Kewanee, IL to Marshall D. and Alice N. (King) Bernard. She is survived by her partner in life and love, Dave Tucker, of Ligonier, IN; her children: Carol Edwards of Ligonier, IN; Christine Ratliff of Ligonier, IN;...
Woodward E. Weade
Sep 18, 2014
Woodward E. Weade, 83, of Kimmell, passed away on September 18, 2014 in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on April 14, 1931 in Kimmell, IN to Hobart M. and Celia M. (Knapp) Weade. He married Luella Butler on October 2, 1953 in Kimmell, IN. Mr. Weade is survived by his wife, Luella, of Kimmell, a son, Dale Weade,...
Robert Lee Longstreth
Sep 14, 2014
Robert Lee Longstreth, 84, of Topeka, passed away on September 14, 2014 at Miller’s Merry Manor in LaGrange. He was born on April 29, 1930 in Fort Wayne, IN to Thomas W. and Mildred R. Longstreth. He married Laila Jean Bever on August 28, 1980. She preceded him in death October 31, 2009. He is survived by his six...
Conner Nathaniel Snyder
Sep 14, 2014
Conner Nathaniel Snyder, son of Michaela Knight and Jacob Snyder, was stillborn on September 14, 2014. Conner is survived by his parents, Michaela Knight and Jacob Snyder of Ligonier and his grandmothers, Tina Knight of Ligonier, Yolanda Snyder of Ligonier. Conner also leaves behind many cherished aunts and uncles. A funeral service will be on Saturday September 20, 2014...
Lawrence Dode Rex
Sep 14, 2014
Lawrence “Dode” Rex, 68, of Ligonier, passed away on September 14, 2014 at his home. He was born on March 3, 1946 in Ligonier, Indiana to Howard and Elsie Rex. He is survived by his three children, Joey Rex of Syracuse, Amy Rex of White Pigeon, MI, Larry Rex of LaGrange, IN; nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death...
Robert E. Maloney
Sep 12, 2014
Robert E. Maloney, 74, of Kimmell, passed away on September 12, 2014 at home. He was born on August 1, 1940 in Noble County, IN to Oda and Minnie (Kalb) Maloney. He married Betty J. McInturf on March 7, 1964. He is survived by his wife, Betty, of Kimmell; 2 children, Marcella (Roy) Thornsberry of Ligonier and Linda Taulbee...
Dorothy Butts
Sep 6, 2014
Dorothy L. Butts, 61, of Albion, passed away on Saturday September 6, 2014 in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on January 3, 1953 in Chelsea, Massachusetts to Gerald and Dorothy (Goodrich) Christian. She married John Butts on May 11, 1975. He preceded her in death on January 8, 2013. Dorothy is survived by her children: Mary (Dave) Underwood...
Connie Ray
Aug 29, 2014
Connie Ray, age 74, of Syracuse, IN passed away on Friday, August 29, 2014 at home. She was born on May 18, 1940 to Russell and Reba (Senff) Bellman in Millwood, IN. On December 24, 1964 Connie married Jerry E. Ray. He survives. She graduated from Bremen High School in 1958 & went on to work as a counselor...
Carol Bruner
Aug 25, 2014
Carol Schieber-Bruner, age 76, of Cromwell passed away on Monday, August 25, 2014 at 11:00 AM at home surrounded by her family. She was born on December 27, 1937 to Kirby and Lucy (Marchand) Wortinger in Goshen, IN. On April 18, 1954 she married Herman W. Schieber in LaGrange, IN. He preceded her in death on August 21, 2001....
Robert B. Dhonau
Aug 23, 2014
Robert B. Dhonau, Jr., 59, of Ligonier, passed away on August 23, 2014 in Goshen, IN. He was born on January 2, 1955 in Oak Park, IL to Robert and Martha (Albers) Dhonau. He is survived by his children: Renee (Paul) Ruckman of North Manchester, IN, Danielle (Dustin) Combs of Wawaka, IN, Rachelle (Roland) Wildman of Rome City, IN,...
John F. Ross
Aug 22, 2014
John F. Ross, 93, of Topeka, passed away on August 22, 2014 at home. He was born on February 9, 1921 in Noble County to Leonard and Beatrice (Hall) Ross. He is survived by 4 sons: Terry (Carolyn) Ross of LaGrange, IN, Jack (Janice) Ross of Sturgis, MI, Mark (Bonnie) Ross of Shipshewana, IN and Brian (Nancy) Ross of...
Juan Jose Lopez Pineda
Aug 21, 2014
Juan Jose Lopez Pineda, age 39, of Ligonier, IN passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2014. He was born on March 26, 1975 to Victor Manuel Lopez-Galvan and Maria Guadalupe Pineda Padilla in Rincon De Romos, Aguascalientes, Mexico. He was a member of St. Patricks Catholic Church. Mr. Pineda worked at Starcraft Marine and most recently Irish Acres Dairy...
Sandra "Sandy" Patton
Aug 18, 2014
Sandra “Sandy” L. Patton, age 73, of Ligonier, IN passed away on Monday August 18, 2014 at Avalon Village in Ligonier. She was born on July 29, 1941 the daughter of Wallace and Betty (McMann) Meyers . She is survived by four children, Lisa Coy of Goshen, IN, Robin (Ronnie) Galloway of Cromwell, Joey (Tracy) Patton of Wawaka, IN...
Nancy Cripe
Aug 17, 2014
Nancy J. Cripe of Cromwell, IN died Sunday, August 17, 2014 surrounded by family and friends at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Her strong faith, enduring strength and good sense of humor as she battled cancer was an inspiration to all those who knew her. She was born August 9, 1950 in Davenport, Iowa to the late...
Timothy A. George
Aug 14, 2014
Timothy A. George, 60, of Cromwell, passed away on August 14, 2014 at home. He was born on August 23, 1953 in Warsaw, IN to Montie and Naomi (Stafford) George. Tim is survived by: a daughter, Nanette (Charlie) Miller, of Syracuse, IN; a son, Montie George of Ft. Wayne, IN; and 6 grandchildren. Also surviving are his mother, Naomi...
