Bonita C. Stump
Bonita C. Stump, 88, Kimmell, died Sunday, May 12, 2024, in Columbia City. She was born April 22, 1936. On April 8, 1955, she married J. Hal Stump, who preceded her in death in 2014. She is survived by...
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William B. Souder Jr.
William B. Souder Jr. William B. Souder Jr., age 83, of Syracuse, passed away Friday, May17, 2024, at The Waters of Syracuse in Syracuse. William was born on Jan. 14, 1941, in Kokomo, to William B. and...
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Larry N. Hartzler
Larry N. Hartzler, 88, Ligonier, at 10:14 a.m. Friday, May 24, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on June 24, 1935. On May 21, 1960, he married Linda Lou Johnson. He...
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Charles R. ‘Chuck’ Werker — UPDATED
Chuck Werker Charles Ray “Chuck” Werker, age 63, of Syracuse, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024, at home surrounded by family. He was born Nov. 19, 1960, in Columbia City, the son of Charles Lewis and...
View ArticleJoan R. Saggars
Joan Ruth “Joni” Saggars, 69, Ligonier, died Saturday, June 1, 2024, at home. She was born April 23, 1955. On Sept. 28, 1974, she married Kent Charles Saggars, who survives. She also is survived by a...
View ArticleMarissa I. Pacheco
Marissa I. Pacheco, 50, Ligonier, died Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. She was born Jan. 22, 1974. In 2018, she married Ricardo Gorostieta, who survives. She also is survived...
View ArticleRoberta J. Fisher
Roberta J. Fisher, 100, Ligonier, died Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at home. She was born Jan. 25, 1924. On Oct. 10, 1947, she married Billy B. Fisher, who preceded her in death in 2004. She is survived by...
View ArticlePeggy M. Hartsough
Peggy Marie Hartsough, 69, Ligonier, died Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Parkview Randallia Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born July 29, 1954. She is survived by her son, Frank (Billiejo) Quinn, Ligonier;...
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Homer R. Reeve
Homer Ray Reeve, 85, Ligonier, died Friday, June 14, 2024, at Parkview Noble Hospital, Kendallville. He was born Oct. 11, 1938. His wife, Norma J. (Patton) Reeve, whom he married Sept. 5, 1959,...
View ArticleAva L. Reed
Ava Lea Reed, 78, Avilla, died Monday, June 17, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born Aug. 6, 1945. She is survived by two sons, Jeffrey Reed and Gregory Reed; a brother,...
View ArticleJerry W. Pauley
Jerry Wayne Pauley, 72, Cromwell, died at 12:15 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Goshen Hospital. He was born Sept. 12, 1951. His wife, Vickie G. Pauley, whom he married April 6, 1985, survives. He...
View ArticleSherry L. Carr
Sherry Lynn Carr, 54, Kendallville, died unexpectedly at 5:24 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Parkview Noble Hospital, Kendallville. She was born Feb. 25, 1970. She is survived by four children,...
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Monte L. Ramer
Monte Lynn Ramer, 75, Albion, died Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Fort Wayne. He was born Jan. 14, 1949. He is survived by three children, Leslie (Lael) Ramer, Leo, Nick (Jessica) Ramer, Fort Wayne, and...
View ArticleLinda L. Piggott
Linda L. Piggott, 74, Wawaka, died Friday, July 5, 2024, at home. She was born Feb. 22, 1950. On Sept. 18, 1982, she married Mike Piggott, who survives. She also is survived by her son, Jeremy Chagoya;...
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Eldora V. ‘Dorie’ Hutsell
Dorie Hutsell Eldora “Dorie” Viola Hutsell, 91, of Syracuse, formerly of Cromwell, passed away Friday morning, July 19, 2024, at home. She was born on March 11, 1933, the daughter of Ernest and Kathryn...
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Michael E. Ostrander
Michael Earl Ostrander, 71, Ligonier, died Thursday, July 18, 2024, at home. He was born Oct. 26, 1952. His wife, Lana Ostrander, whom he married May 4, 1971, survives. He also is survived by five...
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Phillip M. Butler
Phillip M. Butler, 79, formerly of Milford, died Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Fort Wayne. He was born April 6, 1945. His wife, Linda Jo (Schenk) Butler, of Topeka, whom he married June 26, 1966,...
View ArticleCindy M. Dotson
Cindy M. Dotson, 62, Frankfort, Ky., died Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at The Water of Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne. She was born Aug. 1, 1961. Her husband, Kurtis L. Dotson, preceded her in death. She is...
View ArticleLouise D. Frick
Louise Dorothea Frick, 95, Goshen, formerly of Wawaka, died Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing, Goshen. She was born Jan. 20, 1929. On Sept. 10, 1950, she married Merrill...
View ArticleBetty Jean Grawcock
Betty Jean Grawcock, 72, Ligonier, died Monday, Aug. 12, 2024, at Goshen Hospital. She was born Aug. 2, 1952. On July 28, 1973, she married John Grawcock, who survives. She also is survived by her...
View ArticleElmer D. Charles
Elmer D. Charles, 86, Ligonier, died Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, at home. He was born Aug. 2, 1938. On Feb. 27, 1976, he married Rosemary Taulbee, who preceded him in death in 2019. He is survived by his...
View ArticleJudy A. Klingaman
Judy Ann Klingaman, 77, Cromwell, died unexpectedly Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, at home. She was born Nov. 13, 1946. On Nov. 15, 1964, she married Bradley Carlyle Klingaman, who preceded her in death in...
View ArticleRalph R. ‘Chip’ Covey Jr.
Ralph Raymond “Chip” Covey Jr., 73, Topeka, died Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born July 13, 1951. His wife, Ethelyn Covey, survives. He also is survived by two sons,...
View ArticleEmma J. Gaff
Emma Jeanne Gaff, 97, Wolf Lake, died Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, in Winchester. She was born Sept. 30, 1926. On March 10, 1947, she married Clarence Spencer Gaff, who preceded her in death. She is...
View ArticleJeffrey A. Hile
Jeffrey Allan Hile, 54, Millersburg, died Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, at home. He was born May 10, 1970. He is survived by his mother, Priscilla Hile, Millersburg; three sons, Jeffrey-Michael (Dylan...
View ArticleErmon W. Whitehead
Ermon W. Whitehead, 76, Kimmell, died Tuesday morning, Aug. 27, 2024. He was born July 4, 1948. His wife, Brenda Whitehead, whom he married Sept. 5, 1970, survives. He also is survived by four...
View ArticleLinda L. Galloway
Linda Lou Galloway, 77, Ligonier, died Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, at home. She was born Nov. 1, 1946. On April 8, 1967, she married Carroll Eugene Galloway, who survives. She also is survived by four...
View ArticleManual Salinas
Manual Salinas, 77, Ligonier, died Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 ,at home. He was born on March 6, 1947. On Jan. 30, 1970, he married Evarista Salinas, she survives. Additional survivors are; six children,...
View ArticleDonald G. Click Sr.
Donald Gene Click Sr., 76, Wawaka, died Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at home. He was born June 2, 1948. His wife, Laura Amy (Deskins) Click, whom he married Aug. 5, 1966, survives. He also is survived by...
View ArticleKathleen A. Greider
Kathleen Ann Greider, age 77, of Cromwell, passed away at home on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. She was born on July 7, 1947, the daughter of Harold J. & Pansy D. (Plant) Michael. She married Wilfred...
View ArticleMichael D. Zawadzke
Michael David Zawadzke, 64, Albion, formerly of Cromwell and Ligonier, died at 3:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. He was born June 27, 1960. On Feb. 5, 1994, he married Twila Caskey, who survives. He...
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George W. Campbell
George W. Campbell, 85, Goshen, died Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, at home. He was born April 19, 1939. His wife of 38 years, Jane Campbell, survives. He also is survived by a son, Brett (Ann) Campbell,...
View ArticlePatsy A. Deel
Patsy A. Deel, 80, Ligonier, died Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, at home. She was born April 17, 1944. On Jan. 5, 1963, she married Edgar Deel, who survives. She also is survived by her daughter, Sue...
View ArticleDorothy M. Hire
Dorothy Mae Hire, 102, Millersburg, died Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at Parkview Noble Hospital, Kendallville. She was born Sept. 8, 1922. On Nov. 22, 1941, she married Warren G. Hire, who preceded her in...
View ArticleGertrude B. Kinzer
Gertrude B. Kinzer, 96, Ligonier, died Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, at home. She was born Sept. 8, 1928. On Feb. 14, 1998, she married William Ray Kinzer, who survives. She also is survived by her daughters,...
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Nelson B. LeCount
Nelson Brian LeCount, 84, Wawaka, died Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at home. He was born Feb. 5, 1940. On Dec. 31, 1961, he married Joy Y. Cotner, who survives. He also is survived by his daughter, JoNel...
View ArticleWilliam E. Sprague
William Edward “Bill” Sprague, 80, Ligonier, died Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. He was born April 9, 1944. His wife, Patricia “Pat” (Armstrong) Sprague, whom he married Sept. 25, 1964, survives. He also is...
View ArticleBetty J. Maloney
Betty J. Maloney, 87, Kimmell, died Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, at home. She was born Sept. 9, 1937. On March 7, 1964, she married Robert E. Maloney, who preceded her in death in 2014. She is survived by...
View ArticleGlenn A. Borders III
Glenn Alan Borders III, 63, Rome City, died unexpectedly Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, at home. He was born May 11, 1961. He is survived by his longtime partner, Robin Lemon, Rome City; children, Mark...
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Monroe Hummel
Monroe Hummel, 79, Columbia City, died unexpectedly Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, at home. He was born April 24, 1945. His wife of 55 years, Jane Hummel, survives. He also is survived by his daughter,...
View ArticleCarol A. Norment
Carol Ann Norment, 56, Wolcottville, died Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Wolcottville. She was born July 24, 1968. On May 6, 1995, she married Douglas Loren “Ox” Norment Jr., who preceded her in death in...
View ArticleBetty Jane Tuvell
Betty Jane Tuvell, 84, Ligonier, died Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. She was born July 8, 1940. Her husband, James E. Tuvell, preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughters, Debbie (Rich)...
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Sgt. Sarah Emily Roque
SGT Sarah Emily Roque was born on Oct. 12, 2001, 2001 to Ana Dolores Roque and Jorge Roque in Lubbock, Texas. She graduated from West Noble High school in 2020. Sgt. Sarah Emily Roque SGT Roque...
View ArticleLois Rosenogle
Lois Rosenogle, 91, Ligonier, died at 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. She was born Aug. 17, 1933. On March 12, 1951, she married Herb Rosenogle, who preceded her in death in 1999. She is survived by...
View ArticleSteve Shepherd
Steve Shepherd, 77, Helmer, died Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born April 24, 1947. He is survived by three children, Brian (Lorri) Shepherd,...
View ArticleMary ‘Ruth’ Stapleton
Mary “Ruth” Stapleton, 78, Ligonier, died at 11:27 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Goshen. She was born Feb. 5, 1946. She is survived by a son, Benjamin Hancock, Constantine, Mich.; a granddaughter;...
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Jerry Woodworth
Jerry Woodworth, 84, Topeka, died Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at home. She was born March 17, 1940. His wife, Carol Ann (Colby) Woodworth, whom he married Nov. 15, 1963, preceded him in death. He is...
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Donald Dempsey Ratliff Jr.
Don Ratliff Donald Dempsey Ratliff Jr., age 54, of Ligonier, passed away at 12:14 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, at Parkview Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on April 28, 1970, the son of...
View ArticleJoyce M. Heaton
Joyce M. Heaton, 72, Ligonier, died Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born Jan. 25, 1952. Her husband, the Rev. Harold Heaton, whom she married April 25,...
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Marion McFadden
Marion McFadden, 86, of Ligonier, passed away on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, 2024 at her daughter’s home in Syracuse. Marion McFadden She was born on Oct. 23, 1938 the daughter of Grover Thomas and...
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