Obituaries
Ligonier, IN. Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Ligonier and Noble County, IN.
Timothy Harper
Jul 25, 2012
Timothy Harper of Cromwell, IN, born November 17, 1951, passed away peacefully on July 25th, 2012, following a valiant battle with cancer. The son of Harmon M. & Helen V. (VanAman) Harper in Cromwell, IN. Tim graduated from West Noble High School in 1970 and went on to serve his country with dedication in the United States Army. Upon...
Anna Johnson
Jul 21, 2012
Anna Johnson, 82, of Ligonier, IN passed away at 11:08 P.M. Saturday, July 21, 2012 at Kosciusko Community Hospital. She was born on December 13, 1929 in Ossian, IN to Clarence and Mabel (Kumfer) Wood. Surviving are 2 Daughters: Trudy (Evan) Hall of Pierceton, IN and Julia (Jimmy) Gayheart of Warsaw, IN; 4 Grandchildren and 8 Great-Grandchildren. Also surviving...
Eugene V. Moser
Jul 16, 2012
Eugene V. Moser, age 95, of Syracuse passed away on Monday, July 16, 2012 at 2:15 AM at Avalon Village in Ligonier. He was born on October 18, 1916 to Albert and Clara (Meschberger) Moser in Linn Grove, IN. On October 30, 1937 he married Elizabeth “Betty” Blue in New Paris; she preceded him in death on January 19,...
James A. Myers
Jul 14, 2012
James A. Myers, age 76, of Ligonier passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2012 at 12:45 PM at Avalon Village in Ligonier. He was born on September 13, 1935 to Robert Levi and Freeda (Potts) Myers at Left Hand WV. He was a retired farmer and steel worker. James married Kathy Gordon on February 14, 1986; she preceded him...
James E. Hile
Jul 12, 2012
James E. Hile, age 81, of Ligonier passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2012 at 6:00 PM at Avalon Village. He was born on June 2, 1931to Ben and Hazel (Witmer) Hile in Kendallville. On April 6, 1958 he married Phyllis Hicks, she survives. James graduated from Kendallville High School in 1951 and went on to serve his country...
Andrew J. Long
Jul 1, 2012
Andrew James Long, age 57, of Kimmell, IN passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2012 at 5:25PM. On June 9, 1955 he was born as a gift to Albert Vaughn & Mary (Kerrell) Long in Sewickley, PA. He married Ramona Weekley in Kingsville, TX on February 18, 1981. Andrew retired from the Navy as a First Class Pay officer...
Verna J. Eash
Jun 27, 2012
Verna J. Eash, 87, of Ligonier passed away on June 28, 2012 at her home. Mrs. Eash was born on March 4, 1925 in Holmes County, Ohio to John D. J. and Sara (Miller) Miller. She married John J. Eash on December 23, 1947. He preceded her in death on March 13, 1985. Surviving are seven sons; William (Amelia),...
Steven D. Rollins
Jun 24, 2012
Steven D. Rollins, age 61, of Ligonier, IN passed away Sunday, June 24, 2012 at 3:30 AM at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on July 10, 1950 to Clyde & Gertrude “Gertie” (West) Rollins in Wolf Lake, IN. He is survived by two children, Dani (Danny) Rollins- Earnest of Tucson, AZ and Sean...
Joshua Glenn Zehr
Jun 23, 2012
Joshua Glenn Zehr, age 32, of Wolcottville, IN passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Saturday, June 23, 2012. He was born on September 19, 1979 to Glenn R. & Penny (Seidner) Zehr in Goshen, IN. He was currently engaged to Marcia Blough of Middlebury, IN. He is survived by his fiancé, Marcia; one daughter, Emma Lynn Zehr at...
Doris M. Gard
Jun 21, 2012
Doris M. Gard, 90, of Ligonier passed away at 10:30 A.M. Thursday, June 21, 2012 at Parkview Noble Hospital. Doris was born October 28, 1921 in Ligonier to John and Ruth Beckner. She married Charles Stewart Gard on July 24, 1937 in Ligonier; he preceded her in death. Surviving are Marilyn Kay Martin of Kimmell, IN.; 8 Grandchildren; 8...
James Alan Cassidy
Jun 19, 2012
James Alan Cassidy, age 84, of Cromwell, IN passed away on June 19, 2012 at 11:50AM following a brief illness. He was born on March 23, 1928 to Fred & Maud (Ainsley) in Battle Creek, Michigan. On March 5, 1961 he married Anita Bowen in Ligonier, IN. Mr. Cassidy is survived by his wife Anita Cassidy of Cromwell,IN; two...
Jessie N. Knafel
Jun 18, 2012
Jessie N. Knafel, age 73, of Ligonier, IN passed away on Monday, June 18, 2012 at her residence. She was born on May 7, 1939 to George W. and Hazel E. (Cowell) Coquillard in Syracuse, IN. On March 16, 1957, she married Donald E. Knafel; he preceded her in death on December 16, 1980. Jessie worked at the American...
Mary Lou Douglas
Jun 9, 2012
Mary Lou Douglas, age 59, of Ligonier, IN passed away peacefully in her home with her family by her side on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 9:30 PM. She was born on November 2, 1952 to Robert & Mary (Willmarth) McCune in South Bend, IN. On October 21, 1990 she married Terry E. Douglas, he survives. She is also...
James L. Mallette
May 31, 2012
James L. Mallette, age 81, of Topeka passed away following an extended illness on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 2:45 AM at Life Care Center of Lagrange. He was born on July 5, 1930 in Lucedale, MS to Marcus and Bessie (Sherman) Mallette. He married Janet Woolnough on July 3, 1954 in Ipswich, England. She preceded him in death...
Marvin Phares
May 25, 2012
Marvin Willis Phares, age 90, of Wolcottville was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 25, 2012, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital in LaGrange. Marvin was born in Ligonier to Cecil and Frances (Ozier) Phares on October 4, 1921. He graduated from Wawaka High School in 1939. He married Laveta Bitner on February 24, 1949. Marvin was...
Robert L. Schlarb
May 19, 2012
Robert L. Schlarb, 63, of Ligonier passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 6:56 pm at Parkview Hospital Randalia of Fort Wayne. He was born December 28, 1948 to Delbert and Maxine (Darr) Schlarb in South Bend, IN. On September 11, 1980 he married Lucinda Brunner in Millersburg, IN. Robert was an outdoorsman who loved camping. He was...
Betty H. Epert
May 18, 2012
Betty H. Epert, age 82, of Syracuse, IN and formerly of Ligonier passed away on Friday, May 18, 2012 at 3:30 PM in her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on September 29, 1929 in Ligonier, IN to Frank & Leona (Madison) Eytcheson. She married Arthur C. Epert January 6, 1950, he survives. Betty had lived...
Janet Pearl Violet Mallette
May 16, 2012
Janet Pearl Violet Mallette, 76, of Topeka passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 5:15 AM at Life Care Center of Lagrange. She was born on April 4, 1936 in Ipshwich, England to Leslie Cyril and Violet Rose (Addison) Wolnough. On July 5, 1954 she married James Mallette. Janet was a dedicated homemaker for many years; she enjoyed...
Joshua Shawn Lampen
May 15, 2012
Joshua Shawn Lampen, age 29, of Westwood, NJ and formerly of Otsego, MI and Cromwell, IN passed away unexpectedly as the result of an automobile accident on May 15, 2012. He was born on September 7, 1982 in South Bend, IN. He is survived by his parents, Darwin & Linda Lampen of Otsego, MI and Jan Smith of Cromwell,...
Sergio H. Montelongo
May 13, 2012
Sergio H. Montelongo, age 47, of Ligonier passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2012 at 4:03 PM at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis, IN following an extended illness. He was born on August 23, 1964 to Sergio H. Montelongo Sr. & Elvira Avalos in Gomez Palacio, Durango Mexico. On July 9, 1993 he married Luz Maria Flores, she survives....
