Ligonier, IN. Obituaries

Apr 29, 2024

Lloyd Owen Schrock, age 74, of Topeka, Indiana, passed away on Monday morning, April 29, 2024 in at Hubbard Hill in Elkhart, Indiana. He was born on September 23, 1949, the son of Faye Irene (Tustison) and Virgil K. Schrock in Goshen, Indiana.

He is survived by his mother, Irene Schrock of LaGrange, Indiana, three children, Shannon...

Apr 23, 2024

Kim Sue Sprunger, age 67, of Ligonier, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on July 1, 1956  the daughter of John A. & L. Lorene (Mauzy) Weimer in Warsaw. On November 1, 1975, she married Dennis Sprunger.

She is survived by her husband of over...

Apr 22, 2024

Mary Stump, age 91, of Goshen, Indiana passed away at home on April 22, 2024. She was born on March 21, 1933 the daughter of Evelyn J. (Burger) and Clayton B. Kline. On March 18, 1989, she married Billy Ray Stump; he preceded her in death on July 18, 2016.

She is survived by children; Dawnice Alexander...

Apr 19, 2024

Dora Buch, age 87, of Ligonier, Indiana passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville, IN. She was born on September 8, 1936, the daughter of Sirilo and Margarita (Castillo) Dimas in San Antonio, TX. She grew up in Texas and married Andrew Buch in 1965.

Dora moved to Ligonier in the...

Apr 15, 2024

Herbert L Lent, age 88, of Cromwell, Indiana, passed away on April 15, 2024, at Parkview Regional Hospital Fort Wayne with his family at his side. He was the son of Elsie May and James Mckinley Lent. Born on July 16, 1935. He married Lorraine Rose Alexander on March 2, 1956. They had 5 children Sylvia (Larry) Eary of...

Apr 5, 2024

Celina “China” Rivera Hernandez, age 49, of LaGrange, Indiana passed away following a brief illness at Parkview LaGrange Hospital on Friday, April 5, 2024. She was born on February 17, 1975 the daughter of Jesus Rivera Valasco Maria De Los Angeles (Garcia) Rivera in Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico.

China is survived by Three sons, Samuel Avila Rivera of...

Mar 31, 2024

Henry “Rooks” Mackey, age 87, of Columbia City, Indiana passed away at 8:02 pm on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 23, 1936, the son of Herbert and Christine (Stigers) Mackey.  On February 24, 1962, he married Judith Worsfold and they just celebrated 62 years of marriage.

Rooks...

Mar 30, 2024

Linda Pauline Chrisman, age 87, of Ligonier, IN, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 30, 2024.  She was born to Samuel L. & Doris B. (Maggert) Stump on July 1, 1936.  On May 17, 1957, she married Donald Richard Chrisman, who went to be with the Lord on October 14, 2018.

Linda...

Mar 27, 2024

Marshall Baker, age 84, of Topeka, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at The Waters of Syracuse. He was born on July 8, 1939 the son of  Tinsley A. and Elsie (Eldridge) Baker in Hazard, Kentucky. On December 23, 1961, he married Peggy Colwell, she preceded him in death on February 18, 2015.

Marshall worked...

Mar 27, 2024

Fernando P. "Freddy" Garza, age 76, of Ligonier, passed away on March 27, 2024 at his home. He was born on August 24, 1950 in Weslaco, Texas to Enrique and Ohenia (Perez) Garza. He married Paula Martinez on May 5, 1971 in Hildalgo, Texas. Freddy is survived by his children, Fernando (Kavata) Garza of New York, Nancy Oviedo of Ligonier;...

Mar 26, 2024

Grazyna “Grace” Warchalowski, age 70, of Ligonier, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at her residence. She was born on April 30, 1953 to Roman and Emilia (Pyka) Pinkas in Wieszczeta, Poland. She married Jason Warchalowski on December 27, 1975.

Grazyna is survived by her husband Jason Warchalowski;  sister Renata Mojescik; mother in law Wanda Warchalowska;...

Mar 21, 2024

Isabella H.S. Liebetrau, age 81, of Syracuse, Indiana went to be with The Lord on March 21, 2024 at Avalon Village in Ligonier Indiana.

She was born on October 12, 1942, daughter of Jacobus & Maria (Brand) Louw in Namakwaland Springbok in South Africa.

Isabella is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Karel...

Mar 16, 2024

Rebecca  “Becky” J. Mann, age 71, of Elkhart, passed away at her home on Saturday, March 16, 2024 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born July 16, 1952 in Bremen, Indiana to Kenneth and Beulah (Felten) Weiss.

Becky is survived by her husband, Tom Mann of Elkhart; daughters, Tina (Don) Spiert of Granville, OH,...

Mar 13, 2024

Carol B. Sparrow, age 81, of Ligonier, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Avalon Village in Ligonier. She was born on February 2, 1943 in Kendallville, Indiana to Ora Earl and Caroline Alice (Heltzel) Sparrow.

Carol is survived by her sister, Waunita “Sue” (Clyde) Patrick of Ligonier; sister-in-law, Judy Sparrow of AZ and several nieces...

Mar 6, 2024

Zonia Marie Reichard Helton, age 81, of Ligonier, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. She was born on January 19, 1943 in Chruch Hill, TN to Fred and Zonia (Bruner) Smith.

Marie is survived by her children, Tammie (Mike) Andersen of University Park, Iowa, Angela (Michael) Bales of Ligonier, Dale...

Mar 6, 2024

Roberta Grace “Buttons” Jacobs, age 48, of Cromwell, passed away at Parkview LaGrange Hospital on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. She was born on May 15, 1975, to Gregory and Marcia (Ostrander) Roberts.

Roberta is survived by her father, Gregory Roberts of Cromwell; a sister, Tina Roberts and fiancé, Manuel Adams of Cromwell; brother Billy Roberts of Cromwell;...

Mar 3, 2024

Verlin L. Isaac, age 46, of Garrett, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at his home.  He was born on July 13, 1977 in Elkhart, Indiana to Merlin Sr. and Lois (Hall) Isaac.

Verlin is survived by his parents, Merlin Sr. (Lois) Isaac, of Wawaka; Kandi Huff of Garrett; sons, Justin Blake Isaac of Bedford, KY,...

Mar 1, 2024

Troy Allen Patrick, age 49, of Ligonier, Indiana passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana He was born on April 11, 1974, the son of Sue (Sparrow) & Clyde Patrick in Elkhart, Indiana.

He is survived by four children, Tanner (Veronica) Fought of Amo, Indiana, Turner Patrick of Ligonier,...

Mar 1, 2024

Crystal R. Rogers, age 67, of Bear Lake, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 at home.  She was born on July 10, 1956 to Clarence and Frances (Cohenour) Eby in Goshen, Indiana.

Crystal is survived by her sons, Casey Rogers of Albion, Kevin (Elizabeth) Rogers of Albion; daughters, Candy (Shawn Ostrander) Poe of Cromwell, Emma (Skyler...

Feb 20, 2024

Melissa Ann Triplett, age 52, of Kimmell, Indiana passed away on February 20, 2024 at 7:35 pm at home surrounded by her family following a courageous 18 year battle with cancer. She was born on April 8, 1971 the daughter of Terry and Mattie (Scott) Triplett in Martin, Kentucky.  She graduated from Allen Central High School in Floyd County,...