Ligonier, IN. Obituaries

Aug 14, 2024

Elmer D. Charles, 86, of Ligonier passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at home. He was born on August 2, 1938 to John and Sarah (Rasnick) Charles in War, West Virginia. On February 27, 1976 he married Rosemary Taulbee; she passed away on April 1, 2019.

Elmer was a pentecostal minister for over 40 years, and...

Aug 12, 2024

Betty Jean Grawcock, age 72, of Ligonier, Indiana passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024 at Goshen Hospital. She was born on August 2, 1952 in Fort Wayne, Indiana and was the daughter of George and Mary (Oliver) Craib. On July 28, 1973, she married John Grawcock at Meese Chapel in Auburn, Indiana.

She is survived by...

Aug 8, 2024

Roger Eugene Yoder, age 66, of Goshen, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024. He was born November 29, 1957 to Larry Yoder and Esther Pauline (Newell) Smith in Goshen.

Roger was a talented mechanic. He held every office of the Ruffriders Four Wheel Drive Club, including president, during his 20 year long membership. He also enjoyed...

Aug 6, 2024

Louise Dorothea Frick, 95, of Goshen, formerly of Wawaka, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at The Maples at Waterford Crossing in Goshen. She was born on January 20, 1929 to Ralph R. and Paula K. (Krueger) Rhea in rural Kendallville. As a child, Louise and her family moved to a farm near Wawaka, Indiana, where she had...

Jul 28, 2024

Gene L. Lightner, of Ligonier, passed away on July 28, 2024 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Gene was born in Ohio to Leo F. And Margaret Rose (Toth) Lightner. He graduated from John Carroll University with a B.A. in business. He later obtained his Masters degree from the University of St. Francis. He met and married Elizabeth Arnold,...

Jul 24, 2024

Phillip M Butler, age 79, formerly of Milford, IN, passed away on July 24, 2024, in Fort Wayne.  He was born April 6, 1945, to Carl A and Mabel M (Greider) Butler in Warsaw, IN.  On June 26, 1966, Phillip married Linda Jo Schenk, in Indianapolis.

Phil graduated from Auburn High School in 1964, and went on...

Jul 23, 2024

Cindy M. Dotson, 62, of Frankfort, KY passed away on July 23, 2024 at The Water of Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on August 1, 1961 to Carol (Wightman) Burton in LaGrange, IN. She married Kurtis L. Dotson; he preceded her in death on October. 9, 2018.

Cindy enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles, and...

Jul 19, 2024

Eldora “Dorie” Viola Hutsell, 91, of Syracuse, formerly of Cromwell, passed away on Friday morning, July 19, 2024 at home. She was born on March 11, 1933, the daughter of Ernest and Kathryn (Keister) Michael in Wolf Lake, Indiana. On July 25, 1953, she married Alan Hutsell in Albion. He preceded her in death on July 9, 1996.

Jul 18, 2024

Michael Earl Ostrander, age 71, of Ligonier, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at home. He was born on October 26, 1952 the son of Richard and Betty (Swickard) Ostrander in LaGrange. On May 4, 1971, he married Lana Ostrander in Cromwell.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lana Ostrander; five children, Jenifer...

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...