Ligonier, IN. Obituaries

Jul 12, 2024

Marilyn Elizabeth Tuvell, 92, of Ligonier, went to her eternal reward at 10:55 a.m., Friday, July 12, 2024. She was in her home, surrounded by her family, when her Lord stretched out His hand to her and said, “It’s time to come Home.”

Marilyn Crosbie was born December 31, 1931, in Noble County. In November 1951, she...

Jul 5, 2024

Linda L. Piggott, age 74, of Wawaka, Indiana passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024 at home following a battle with cancer.  She was born on February 22, 1950 to Herbert and Mary (Elliott) Wilson in Richmond, Virginia. On September 18, 1982 she became the beloved wife of Mike Piggott.

She was a mother and stepmother, grandmother,...

Jun 19, 2024

Monte Lynn Ramer, age 75, of Albion, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on January 14, 1949 to Queneth “Quinn” & Bonny (Rice) Ramer in Kendallville at McCray Hospital.

Monte graduated with the last graduating class of Wawaka High School in 1967. He went on to serve his country...

Jun 19, 2024

Jerry Wayne Pauley, age 72, of Cromwell, Indiana passed away at 12:15 am on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Goshen Hospital. He was born on September 12, 1951, the son of Harrison Lee and Carolyn Sue (Burdette) Pauley in Charleston, WV. On April 6, 1985, he married Vickie G. Pauley in Norton, Virginia.

He is survived by...

Jun 19, 2024

Cassandra Ann "Cassie" Crawford, 40, of Kendallville, passed away on June 19, 2024 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was born on April 12, 1984 to Michelle(Crawford) Randol.

Cassie enjoyed reading books, playing games, spending time with her family and her cat Cheeto. She loved her children more than anything and will be truly missed.

Cassie is...

Jun 18, 2024

Sherry Lynn Carr, age 54, of Kendallville, passed away unexpectedly following a battle with cancer, on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 5:24 pm at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. She was born on February 25, 1970, the daughter of James Evan and Helen Jacobs.

She is survived by four children, La’Keasha (Jonie Kinnison) Carr of Kendallville, Indiana,...

Jun 17, 2024

Ava Lea Reed, 78, of Avilla passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born on August 6, 1945 to Phyllis (Kelly) Deem in Marietta, OH.

Ava was very proud of her Irish heritage. She absolutely loved jewelry and yard sales, especially when she scored a good deal....

Jun 15, 2024

Ronald L. Peak, age 69, of Wawaka, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 15, 2024. He was born on October 7, 1954 to Robert and Mary (Estes) Peak, Sr. Ronald married Kristi Woodworth on June 28, 1986 in Mt. Gilead, Ohio.  She passed away on June 17, 2023.

Ronald is survived by...

Jun 14, 2024

Homer Ray Reeve, age 85, of Ligonier passed away Friday, June 14, 2024 at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. He was born on October 11, 1938 to Charles W. and Althea (Fausnaugh) Reeve in Noble County. Homer married Norma J. Patton in Goshen on September 5, 1959.

Homer honorably served his country as a soldier in the...

Jun 12, 2024

Peggy Marie Hartsough, 69, of Ligonier passed away on June 12, 2024 at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born in Reed City, Michigan on July 29, 1954 to Orville and Yvonne (States) Rector.

Peggy loved clothes, jewelry, and showing off her beautiful nails. She thoroughly enjoyed feeling feminine, but she could be tough too,...

Jun 11, 2024

Helga Gisela Hewitt, age 85, of Columbia City, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. She was born to Sigmund and Erna (Macher) Brathering on September 30, 1938 in Berlin, Germany. She married James Hewitt. He passed away on June 19, 2011.

Helga is survived by her daughter, Leona Gordon Turner and...

Jun 10, 2024

Domenick Jayson Barnes, 18, of Ligonier passed away unexpectedly on June 10, 2024 as a result of an automobile accident. He was born on July 17, 2005 to Walter and Kimberly Barnes in Zephyrhills, Florida. He was a senior at West Noble High School in Ligonier.

Dom was an easy baby and very smart as a young...

Jun 5, 2024

Roberta J. Fisher, 100, of Ligonier, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at home. She was the last of the Johnson family. She was born on January 25, 1924 the daughter of Lyman and Edna (Firestone) Johnson in Ligonier, Indiana. On October 10, 1947, she married Billy B. Fisher; he preceded her in death on April 15,...

Jun 2, 2024

Marissa I. Pacheco, age 50, of Ligonier, Indiana passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 9:47 PM at Parkview Regional Medical Center. She was born on January 22, 1974, the daughter of Jose G. Guadalupe (Diaz) Pacheco in Salinas, California. In 2018 she married Ricardo Gorostieta; he survives.

Other survivors include her child, Jose Chavez of...

Jun 1, 2024

Joan “Joni” Ruth Saggars, age 69, of Ligonier, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at home following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on April 23, 1955, the daughter of George A. and Mary E. (Wysong) Parkison at Lucky Hospital in Wolf Lake. On September 28, 1974, she married Kent Charles Saggars.

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May 30, 2024

Charles Ray “Chuck” Werker, age 63, of Syracuse, Indiana passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at home surrounded by family. He was born on November 19, 1960 in Columbia City, Indiana the son of Charles Lewis and Beth (Moore) Werker. Chuck graduated from West Noble High School in 1979 and served his country honorably in the United States Navy...

May 24, 2024

Larry N. Hartzler, age 88, of Ligonier, IN passed away unexpectedly at 10:14 am on Friday, May 24, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on June 24, 1935, the son of Roy and Mae (Steele) Hartzler in rural LaGrange County, IN.  On May 21, 1960, he married Linda Lou Johnson in Ligonier,...

May 17, 2024

William B. Souder, Jr., age 83, of Syracuse, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024 at The Waters of Syracuse in Syracuse, Indiana. William was born on January 14, 1941 in Kokomo, Indiana to William B. and Emma (Snyder) Souder.

William is survived by his sister, Karen English of Sun City, FL; niece, Elizabeth Lindsay of Valrico, FL;...

May 12, 2024

Bonita C. Stump, 88, of Kimmell passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024 in Columbia City. Mrs. Stump was born April 22, 1936 in Roann, IN to Melvin and Esther (Miller) Bender. On April 8, 1955, she married J. Hal Stump, who passed away in 2014 after 58 years of marriage.

Mrs. Stump spent her formative years...

May 9, 2024

Roger Dale Reynolds, 65, of Wawaka, IN passed away on May 9, 2024 at Parkview Randallia in Fort Wayne, IN. Roger was born to Morris Reynolds and Goldie Holland in Norton, VA on December 26, 1958. He married Susan Johnson on Oct. 22, 1988 at the Methodist Church in Ligonier, IN.

Roger loved being outside, especially camping....