Vonda Lee (Macklin) Ogg, 75, Albion, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, at home. She was born on March 15, 1944, the daughter of Daniel Elmer and Glates Irene (Girton) Macklin in Portland. On Nov. 23, 1979, she married John Paul Ogg.

She is survived by her husband of nearly 40 years, John Ogg of Albion; her son, Aaron A. (DeAnna) Patterson of Candia, N.H; and one granddaughter, Carly Patterson.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and two siblings, Paul Macklin and Roselin.

She worked for Lincoln Life Insurance Company and retired from Insurance Risk and Management in Fort Wayne. She was a member of Big Lake Church of God and had a deep love for Jesus Christ. She never took for granted the gift of life, or the way God says good morning with a sunrise. She was always encouraging others through penning and sharing devotionals. Vonda also loved the great outdoors, camping out west, and traveling with her husband.

A funeral service will be held in Vonda’s honor at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, at Big Lake Church of God, 6955 700 N, Columbia City, IN 46725. Pastor Sam Mills will officiate. Burial will follow at Merriam Christian Chapel Cemetery in Albion.

Family and friends will be received on Friday, September 27, 2019 from 5pm to 8pm at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South; Ligonier, IN 46767 and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.

Memorial contributions may be made in Vonda’s honor to The Heart and Vascular Center at Lutheran Hospital, 7916 W. Jefferson Blvd. Fort Wayne IN 46804.

Yeager Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.