Obituaries
Ligonier, IN. Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Ligonier and Noble County, IN.
Larry James Wallace
Jun 10, 2026
Larry James Wallace, 79, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at Goshen Hospital.
He was born on March 16, 1947 in West, Mississippi to the late Arnell James and Mary Frances (McHan) Wallace.
Mr. Wallace answered his Country’s call and Honorably served in the United State Army.
On September 3, 1983, in Orland, Larry married the love of his life, Katherine...
Jana L. Miller
Jun 9, 2026
Jana L. Miller, 55, of Ligonier, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
She was born on June 24, 1970 to Charles “Chuck” and Suellen (Heintzelman) Beers.
Jana was a graduate of West Noble High School and then went on to graduate from Hanover College with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.
On November 18, 1995, in Cromwell, Jana married the love of her...
Debra Ann Franks
Jun 2, 2026
Debra Ann Franks passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family after fighting a courageous battle with remarkable dignity and strength. Through every challenge, Deb showed a resilience and bravery that inspired all who knew and loved her.Deb was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Donald Knafel, and by her older brother,...
Darwin J Spaw
Jun 1, 2026
Darwin J Spaw, 54, of Rome City, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.
He was born on June 25, 1971 to the late Dennis and Barbara (Yaney) Bollenvaugh.
Darwin worked as a welder for Reliable and Worrells Automotive in Kendallville.
Darwin will always be remembered for his devotion to working hard, and most importantly, his family.
He is survived...
Marilyn E. Fought
May 28, 2026
Marilyn E. Fought, 87, of Ligonier, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026 at Auburn Village.
She was born on April 8, 1939 in West Virginia to the late John and Margaret (Ryan) Daugherty.
She graduated from high school as Salutatorian and then moved to Arlington, Virginia to work for the State Department doing transcriptions for Senators. It was there that she met...
Travis E. Teague
May 27, 2026
Travis E. Teague, 49, of Wawaka, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026 surrounded by his family.
Travis was born on October 15th, 1976 in Columbia City, Indiana to Roy Teague and Bonnie (Short) DeBolt. Travis grew up in Cromwell, Indiana with his parents and his sister, Tracey.
Travis enjoyed playing guitar, making handmade gifts for his loved ones, watching Notre Dame and...
Robert "Bob" Dean Gangwer
May 24, 2026
Robert "Bob" Dean Gangwer, age 80, of Ligonier, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Avalon Village. He was born and raised in Ligonier on May 2, 1946, to Dean and Irene Gangwer (Flynn). He worked for Kidd Marshmallow in Ligonier for 20-plus years.
He was preceded in death by both of his parents; two brothers, James E. Gangwer...
Jerry Lee Cunningham
May 16, 2026
Jerry Lee Cunningham, age 88, of Ligonier, Indiana, passed away on May 16, 2026 at Avalon Village.
He was born at home in Ligonier on Aug. 23, 1937, to Robert and Mary (Neufer) Cunningham.
He was raised on a farm north of Ligonier and attended Perry School and graduated from Ligonier High School in 1956. While at Perry, he was the runner-up...
Carol Case
May 14, 2026
Carol L. Case, 95, of Ligonier, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Avalon Village in Ligonier.
She was born in Farmingdale on Long Island, New York on April 14, 1931, to the late George and Lucina (Stewer) Leonard.
She married Gordon Case in Watertown, New York. He preceded her in death in 1997.
Carol was a member of Christ the King Lutheran...
Kathy M. Moore
May 5, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and deep love that we announce the passing of Kathy Moore, a woman who was strong, steady, fiercely loving, and unforgettable in all the best ways.
Kathy was the beloved wife of Richard Moore and the loving mother of five children: Mark Moore and his wife Rachel, Marlene, Joe Moore and his wife Donielle, Steve Moore,...
Janice L. Elliott
May 5, 2026
Janice L. Elliott, 82, of Columbia City, formerly of Ligonier/Cromwell, left Miller’s Oak Pointe to be home with the Lord on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Columbia City, IN.
She was born August 21, 1943, to Sevren and Orva Jean (Dougherty) Herl in Salina, Kansas.
On November 30, 1963, she married Patrick Lee Elliott at the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Salina, Kansas,...
Oscar Jackson
May 4, 2026
Oscar Jackson, 78, of Ligonier, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026 at his residence surrounded by family.
He was born on October 29, 1947 in Hazard, Kentucky to the late John and Martha (Collins) Jackson.
Oscar retired from Elkhart Plastics as a supervisor and had all worked for StarCraft Marine for 32 years.
In his free time, Oscar enjoyed fishing, singing karaoke,...
Cory Thomas Gibson
May 2, 2026
Cory Thomas Gibson, 34, of Ligonier, passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
He was born in Kendallville to Thomas Gibson and Dawn (Cook) Gibson on September 1, 1991.
Cory had attended John Hardin High School in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.
He had previously worked for Rich Specialty Trailers.
Cory loved to fish and attend yard sales, but his true passion was his family, especially...
Doris Geiger
Apr 28, 2026
Doris L Geiger 91, Formally from Rome City, but lived her last few years at Lutheran Life Village in Kendallville, went home peacefully to Jesus on April 28, 2026.
She was a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She was born in Ft.Wayne, IN to Charles Crowder and Opal Scott , on July 12,1934, an only child.
She had 3 children...
Shirley Ann Fulford
Apr 21, 2026
Shirley Ann Fulford, 89, of Wawaka, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Orchard Pointe in Kendallville.
She was born in Kendallville on February 11, 1937 to the late Edwin and Lula (Swinehart) Bohnenberger.
Shirley had married the love of her life, Ronald Fulford, on May 7, 1971. He preceded her in death in 2006.
Ms. Fulford retired from Kraft Foods in Kendallville.
In...
Joanne Ulrey
Apr 21, 2026
Joanne Mary Tedesco Ulrey, 89, of Syracuse, died on April 21, 2026 at home. Joanne was an active member of the community and matriarch of a large family of children, 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Born in Buffalo, New York on January 3rd, 1937, to Florence (Geising) and William Tedesco, she married Norman A. Ulrey of Ligonier in June of...
Nicolas Contreras Briones
Apr 14, 2026
Nicolas Contreras Briones past away in his residence on the 14th of April 2026, in Ligonier, Indiana at 83 years old. Born on the September 10 1942 in Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico. Son of Epiphanio Contreras Baes and Maria Briones Montez. He married his life long partner Maria Dolores Rodriguez Munos on the 4th of July, 1962 in Aguascalientes, Mexico in...
Susie Fry
Apr 12, 2026
Susie Fry, 84, of Topeka, died at 4:45 a.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at her residence. She was born on March 1, 1942, in Yoder, Kansas, to Sam P. and Anna Bontrager. On September 3, 1964, she married Jacob D.O. Fry.
Surviving in addition to her husband are three sons, Sam (Laura) Fry of New Paris, Orvan (Marlene) Fry of...
Janet Routson
Apr 8, 2026
Janet Routson, 61, of Ligonier, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Kendallville Manor.
She was born in Hindman, Kentucky on July 10, 1964 to the late Fleetus and Oma (Ritchie) Pridemore.
Ms. Routson had worked as custodian for West Noble School Corporation and had also worked for Kroger.
Janet is survived by her siblings, Iona Eddington, Fleetus (Melody) Pridemore Jr., and Cecil...
Guy Roberson
Apr 7, 2026
Guy Roberson, 67, of Columbia City, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Parkview Randallia Hospital.
He was born November 24, 1958 in Whitley County to the late Harvey Lee and Alice Leona (Friend) Roberson.
Guy worked for Lippert and had also worked for Tuthill.
In his free time, Guy enjoyed farming, tinkering on things, and shooting.
He is survived by his children,...
