Obituaries
Ligonier, IN. Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Ligonier and Noble County, IN.
Harold D Targgart
Jan 29, 2026
Harold D. Targgart, 78, of Middlebury, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was surrounded by his loving family while he was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus.
Harold was born on March 1, 1947. He graduated from Ligonier High School in 1965. He earned a Purple Heart while serving...
Thomas Owen Wigent
Jan 6, 2026
Thomas “Tom” Owen Wigent, 83, of Ligonier, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center.
He was born on January 18, 1942, in Columbia City to the late Warren S. and Mary Elizabeth (Crawford) Wigent. He attended Columbia Township School and graduated from Columbia City Joint High School in 1960.
Tom graduated from Purdue University with a degree in...
Anna Mae Gausmann
Jan 6, 2026
On January 6th, Mrs. Anna Mae (Geiger) Gausmann of Diamond Lake, Wawaka, Indiana was called to heaven leaving behind her husband and devoted companion of 62 years, her two beloved children and her five dearly loved grandchildren.
She was born at The Lucky Hospital, Wolf Lake, Indiana on August 12, 1941 to the late Elsie – Virginia Mae – (Dorgan) and...
Colleen Renee Galloway
Dec 27, 2025
Colleen R. Galloway, 61, of Harlan, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 27, 2025, after a brief stay at Avalon Village in Ligonier.
Born in Kendallville, Indiana on August 13, 1964, Colleen was the daughter of Merl “Don” and Esther (Borntrager) Galloway. Colleen graduated from West Noble High School in 1983.
After graduation she began working for Kidd and Company in Ligonier...
Thomas J. Schultz
Dec 26, 2025
Thomas Schultz, 80, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Avalon Village in Ligonier.
Tom was born on June 11, 1945, in Niles, Michigan to William and Helen (Steere) Schultz. He graduated from Buchanan High School in Michigan. Tom then went on to attend Taylor University and then graduated from Bethel College in Mishawaka with a bachelor’s degree in ministry.
Tom...
Elizabeth J. "Betty" Peterson Dewey
Dec 19, 2025
Elizabeth “Betty” J. Peterson Dewey, age 97, went home to be with the Lord on December 19, 2025, at Orchard Pointe Health Campus in Kendallville. She was born on January 28, 1928 to Frank T. & Amelia (Rose) Raubert. In 1991, she married Ellsworth Peterson. He preceded her in death. She later married Robert B. Dewey on September 9, 2011;...
Cathy Jo Baker
Dec 18, 2025
Cathy Jo Baker, age 74, of Ligonier, IN passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at her residence, of over forty years, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 13, 1951, in Ligonier, IN to the late Medford Talmadge and Flotilla Blanche (Hughes) Durham.
On November 14, 1969, she married Howard Lee Baker, he survives. Cathy worked at BRC...
Deborah Kay Dillon Folk
Dec 6, 2025
Deborah Kay Dillon Folk, age 72, of Goshen, IN passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN. Deborah was born on October 25, 1953, in Ravenna, OH to the late Lynn and Clyda (Cropp) Horner.
On February 27, 2014, in Goshen, IN Deborah married Calvin L. Folk, he survives. For over eighteen years,...
Banner Ernest Shull
Dec 6, 2025
Banner Ernest Shull, age 79, of Rome City, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at his home. He was born on July 11, 1946, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Charles Milton and Jeannette Mae (Schermerhorn) Shull. Banner attended Wawaka High School graduating in 1965 and was involved with FFA, 4H, and sports. Banner operated Lake Ridge Orchards, worked for...
Marcia Ann Chambers
Dec 6, 2025
Marcia Ann Chambers, age 79, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at The Waters of LaGrange in LaGrange, IN. Marcia was born on September 20, 1946 to the late Woodrow & Lucille (Hopkins) Chambers in Modesto, CA.
Marcia graduated college with a B.S. in Anthology. She had many interests and hobbies over the years. She was the...
Lori Ann Howe
Dec 5, 2025
Lori Ann Howe, age 62, of Cromwell, IN passed away at her home on Friday, December 5, 2025, at her residence. Lori was born on December 28, 1962 in Whitely County Indiana to the late Glen Harold Black and Gaynol Lynn nee LaRue Black Von Blon. She attended West Noble High School in Ligonier, IN.
On July 29, 2000, in Pigeon...
Raymond Collet
Nov 29, 2025
Raymond Collet, age 95, of Ligonier, Indiana, passed away peacefully on 29 November 2025 surrounded by family at Parkview Hospital, Kendallville, Indiana. He was born in 1930 to Louis and Edith Collet of Hamilton, Indiana.
He honorably served his country in the United States Air Force for four years during the Korean War. After his service, he served as a police...
Christena Ruth Schrock
Nov 28, 2025
Christena Schrock, age 89, of Ligonier passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Greencroft Healthcare Center in Goshen, IN. She was born at home near Goshen on February 23, 1936 to Levi and Ida Mae (Miller) Schrock. Christena attended Clinton Christian school. She was a co-owner of the Village Inn Restaurant for many years.
On May 2, 1981, in Middlebury,...
Suzanne Carolyn Lambright
Nov 25, 2025
Suzanne Carolyn Lambright, age 88, of Avilla, Indiana passed away on November 25, 2025. Suzanne was born on February 21, 1937, to the late Andrew and Louise (Vanderbosh) Pfefferkorn in Ashley, Indiana.
Suzanne grew up in Ashley, Indiana. She was a 1955 graduate of St. Joseph Catholic High School, Garrett, Indiana. Upon graduation, she attended Wayne Beauty School, Fort Wayne, Indiana...
Thomas James "TJ" Bratton
Nov 17, 2025
Thomas J. “TJ” Bratton, age 34, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2025 at Camelot Care Center in Logansport, Indiana. TJ was born on April 18, 1991 to Brian and Diane (Lemon) Bratton in Columbia City, Indiana. He graduated from Logansport High School.
He was always joyful and brought a smile to everyone’s face. TJ loved to socialize, especially with...
Mario Edgardo Sanchez Rivas
Nov 16, 2025
Mario Edgardo Sánchez Rivas, age 71, of Tegucigalpa, Honduras passed away in Ligonier, IN on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Mario Edgardo Sánchez Rivera was born on September 3, 1954 in El Paraiso, El Paraiso, Honduras to the late Manuel Sánchez and Concepcion Rivas.
On March 9, 1984, he married Rusbelinda Sánchez Maradiaga. Mario Edgardo Sánchez Rivas graduated from Universidad Autónoma de...
Teola Joy Trowbridge
Nov 7, 2025
Teola Joy Trowbridge, age 81, of Kendallville, IN and formerly of Champaign, IL, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025, at her residence. Teola was born on December 27, 1943, in Ligonier, IN to the late James Willis and Ruth nee Mault Franklin.
Teola studied two years at Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee, WI and two years at IUPUI in Fort...
Margaret Mazel Poyser
Nov 6, 2025
Margaret Mazel Poyser, age 98, of Cromwell, IN passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at The Waters of Syracuse in Syracuse, IN. She was born on January 29, 1927, in Kosciusko County, to the late Athur and Violet nee Prentice Kolberg. She graduated from Cromwell High School, Class of 1947, and was a lifetime resident of Noble County.
On August...
Monica Natalie Estrada
Nov 2, 2025
Monica Natalie Estrada, age 25, of Cromwell, IN passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, in Cromwell, IN. She was born on October 28, 2000, in Kendallville, IN to Zoila Herrera and Oscar Julian Estrada, Sr. Monica was employed by Lippert Components in Goshen, IN.
She was member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Ligonier. Monica enjoyed fashion, make-up, being with...
Sheila Marie Jett
Oct 28, 2025
Sheila Marie Jett, age 91, went to be with the LORD on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
Born in Kendallville, Indiana on April 16, 1934, she was the daughter of Bernard Ray and Beulah Doris (Sexton) Chapman. She graduated from Rome City High School with the class of 1952.
On June 29, 1952, Sheila married Ross Jett, and they welcomed three children. They...
