Duane L. Ewell, 73, of Cromwell, passed away on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on Nov. 26, 1946, the son of Lloyd and Pauline (Kline) Ewell, in Noble County. Duane graduated from Cromwell High School in 1964 and retired as Fire Chief from the Cromwell Fire Department after 20 …read more.

Lillian R. Northup, 90, Albion, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. She was born May 27, 1929, in Elkhart, to Ivan and Fay (Pointer) Ott. Lillian married William Northup. He passed away in 2007. Lillian is survived by her daughters: Evelyn (Dennis) Prince, Albion, and Ellen (Dale) Horsfall, Middlebury; …read more.

Thomas Lloyd Franklin, 50, Cromwell,died at 7:28 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at Parkview Whitley Hospital. He was born on Jan. 26, 1969, the son of Mark Thomas and Karen (Zachary) Franklin in Lafayette.  He is survived by his son, Keith Thomas Franklin of Cromwell, and his mother, Karen (Steven) Whitaker of Cromwell; a brother, …read more.

Josefina (Pena) Salazar, 74, Ligonier, passed away on March 15, 2019, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. She was born March 19, 1944, to the late Guadalupe (Manuela Rodrigeuz) Pena in San Pedro, Mexico. She married Jose Salazar on Dec. 15, 1969. He passed away on March 1, 2010. Josefina lived her life in both Mercedes, …read more.

Karl L. Gorsuch, 88, Kimmell, passed away peacefully at 12:15 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. He was born on Sept. 8, 1929, the son of Dale and Almeda (Reeve) Gorsuch in Kimmell, at home. On Sept. 15, 1948, he married Mary Jane Robinson; she survives. Also surviving are four …read more.

Dixie Diane Dean, 61, Syracuse passed away at home unexpectedly, following an extended illness, on Monday, May 22, 2017. She was born on Aug. 6, 1955 in Goshen the daughter of Donald and Darlene (DeVault) Disher. On Nov. 21, 1988 she married Mark Dean. Survivors include her husband of nearly 30 years, Mark Dean of …read more.

Felipe Gutierrez Najera, 46, Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 20, 2017 in South Bend. He was born on May 11, 1971 in Agua Calientes, Mexico the son of Jesus Gutierrez Ortiz and San Juana Najera. He is also survived by his daughter, Korayma V. Cervantes of Fort Wayne, step-daughters; Cynthia Ibarra and Cristina …read more.

Shirley Jean (Goodrich) Miller Coy, 89, Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born April 6, 1928, the daughter of Donald C. and Goldie B. (Adair) Goodrich in Ormas. On Aug. 4, 1949 she married her late husband, Waldo Miller in Whitley County. He …read more.

Kyle Wayne Eash, 4, Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly as the result of a buggy accident. He was born on Aug. 20, 2012 in Ligonier, the son of Clayton M. and Mary Sue (Bontrager) Eash. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. He is survived by his parents; four siblings, Ruth Elaine Eash, …read more.

Paul Anthony Helman, 56, Cromwell, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday May 9, 2017. He was born on Aug. 3, 1960 in Goshen to Paul and Thelma (Blankenship) Helman. Paul had many friends and loved being helpful. He would take the shirt off his back to give you and ensure to put a smile …read more.

Linda Mae Miller, 57, Ligonier, passed away at home at 1:50 a.m. Saturday morning, May 6, 2017, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on July 23, 1959 in LaGrange, the daughter of Melvin Lee and Mary Ellen (Bontrager) Mullet and was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. On May 29, …read more.

Jeffrey L. “Jeffro” James, age 63, Cromwell, passed away unexpectedly in Ligonier, Monday April 24, 2017. He was born Feb. 28, 1954 in Norton, Va. to Joe and Roalice (Wheatley) James. Mr. James served his country honorably in the United States Navy in the early 1970’s and retired from Monsanto-Silgan in Ligonier in 2014 after …read more.

Danise Ann Osborne, 62, Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly at 7:49 a.m. Sunday, April 23, 2017, in Cromwell. She was born on Nov. 9, 1954 in Lexington, Ky. to Estle and Edna (Henson) Orsborne. You could catch Danise zooming around in her Red Ford Mustang heading to grab a bite to eat at the Fashion Farm …read more.

Richard Michael Brewster, 60, Ligonier, departed this life Saturday, April 15, 2017 in Ligonier. He was born March 3, 1957 in Logan, W. Va. a son of Dickie Allen Judy and the late Tressie Mae Judy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, George Hubert McNeely and Tesa Shannon …read more.

Margaret Rose Cox, 74, of Cromwell, passed away on Saturday, April 15, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born on Aug. 26, 1942, in Albion, the daughter of Charles and Mable (Hutchins) Campbell. On Nov. 11, 1960, she married Gary L. Cox; he preceded her in death on May 11, 1995. She …read more.

Stella Mae Jacobs, 77, Cromwell, went home to be with the Lord at 7:35 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2017. She was born on Nov. 14, 1939 to Granville and Ogie (Handshoe) Bolen in Rock Fork, Ky. She married Shelby Jacobs Sr. on April 23, 1971 in Ligonier. Mrs. Jacobs was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church …read more.

Marilyn Lou Plank, 84, Cromwell entered into the arms of Jesus Christ her heavenly Father on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. She was born on Feb. 16, 1933 in Wolf Lake to Wiley and Cleo (Householder) Miller. Marilyn was known as a very giving, generous friend to all that she …read more.

Candice Michelle Targgart, 34, Kimmell, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017 surrounded by family and her closest friends. She had fought a very courageous battle with cancer for the last year. She was born Sept. 23, 1982 the daughter of JC and Jennifer (Boyer) Schrock in Joliet, Ill. On July 7, 2007 she married Travis …read more.

Ralleigh Elwood Halsey, 98, Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at his home. He was born on Aug. 8, 1918 to John C. and Lula Mae (Gevedon) Halsey in Morgan County, Ky. He married Mary Elizabeth Simon on Feb. 24, 1940. She preceded him in death in 1999. Ralleigh was a very active …read more.

Irving Emerson “Pete” Green passed at 4:40 a.m. Monday, March 27, 2017, at the Courtyard Healthcare Center in Goshen. He was born on October 15, 1941 in Clarksville, Tenn. to Charles and Ruby (Streetman) Green.  He married Pattie LeCount on Dec. 16, 1976 in Ligonier. Pete is survived by his wife, Pattie Green, of Cromwell; …read more.

Ruth A. Buckles, 66, Cromwell, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017, at home. She was born on July 21, 1950 to Herman & Joyce (Ginther) Gongaware in Fort Wayne. She married Sam Buckles on Feb. 14, 1969 in Ormas. Ruth worked for West Noble School Corporation for 31 years in the library. Mrs. Buckles loved …read more.

Agnes Keith, 95, Ligonier, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at home. Arrangements are currently pending at Yeager Funeral Home in Ligonier.

Betty Jean Brown, 76, Ligonier, passed away at 1:55 a.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at the Avalon Village Nursing Home in Ligonier. She was born Sept. 16, 1940 to Fred and Margaret (Rough) Cook in Mishawaka. Betty was an area resident for a long time.  For 34 years she worked at the Raco Factory on …read more.

Edward F. Keith, 97, Ligonier, passed away Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 at his home. He was born on July 9, 1919 to Joseph & Minnie (Darr) Keith in Jonesboro. On May 11, 1940 he married Rose L. Alfrey. She preceded him in death in 1978. He later married Agnes Grissom Keith on Nov. 10, 1979. …read more.

Edward Keith, age 97, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 at his home in Ligonier, Ind. Arrangements are currently pending at Yeager Funeral Home in Ligonier, Ind.

Polly (Grigsby) Collins, 82, Milford, formerly Ligonier, passed away at 10:45 a.m.Thursday, Jan. 26, at her residence. She was born on Feb. 5, 1934 in Cordia, KY to Goodlow and Elizabeth (Ritchie) Grigsby. On Dec. 23, 1958 she married James Edwin Collins. He has preceded her in death on Dec. 15, 1999. She was a …read more.

David H. Mehl, 89, Ligonier, died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017 at the Goshen Hospital. He was born on April 4, 1927, the son of Douglas A. & Elda (Smallwood) Mehl in Carlisle, Ohio. On Jan. 12, 1952 he married Gertie Mae Lawson. He is survived by five children: John A. (Sue) Copas of Ligonier; Kenny …read more.

Susie D. (Nissley) Miller, 91, Topeka, passed away at 2:05 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017 at her residence. She was born Oct. 5, 1925 in Conway Springs, Kan. to David and Mary (Troyer) Nissley. On Nov. 7, 1946 she married Melvin J. Miller. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She is …read more.

Marjory Louise (Orcutt) Davidsen, 86, Cromwell, died at 10:25 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017. She was at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne.  She was born on May 4, 1930 to Guy William and Ethel Mabel (Klingaman) Orcutt in Etna. She married Thomas Robert “Bud” Davidsen on Feb. 2, 1951; he preceded her in death on July …read more.

John “Randy” Meadows, 63, Cromwell, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Janu. 3, 2017 at his home in Cromwell. A memorial service to honor Randy will take place at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017 at Yeager Funeral Home; 1589 Lincolnway South Ligonier, IN 46767.

Mary Ann Campbell, 61, Ligonier, passed away at the Goshen Hospital Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, in Goshen.  \ She was born Oct. 14, 1955, in Wolf Lake to Everett “Peck” and Mildred (Weibel) Tarlton.  On July 30, 1979, she married Daniel Campbell, in Ligonier. Mary was a woman of many talents and great traits. Her …read more.

Glenn Borders Jr., 91, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017 at Avalon Village Nursing Home in Ligonier. He was born Sept. 27, 1925, the son of Glenn and Myrtel (Cole) Borders in Clayton, Mich. Glenn served his country honorably in the United States Navy from 1942-1946.  A World War II Veteran serving on the U.S.S. …read more.

James L. Coy, 95, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. He was born May 5, 1921, the son of Roy and Ola (Stump) Coy in Cromwell. On Sept. 2, 1945 he married his late wife Julia Jane Kline.  She passed away on Oct. 8, 1989. James served his country …read more.

Mary Ann Campbell, 61, Ligonier, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017 at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. Arrangements are currently pending at Yeager Funeral Home in Ligonier

Susan Lee Lord, 60, Ligonier, passed away at the Parkview Regional Hospital Dec. 7, 2016, in Fort Wayne. She was born Sept. 2, 1956, in Grand Rapids, Mich., to Calvin Lee and Julia (Zakrajsek) Trowbridge.  On Dec. 13, 1980, she married Robert B. Lord II, in Goshen. She was a graduate of Lake Michigan Catholic, …read more.

Grace “Gracie” E. Cripe, 91,Topeka, passed away at 2:54 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. She was born July 29, 1925, to Emile and Rose (Halbauer) Willsey in Lake City, S.D. On June 5, 1943, Grace married Harvey A. Cripe in Elkhart. He preceded her in death on June 29, 1983. …read more.

Grace E. Cripe, 91 Ligonier, passed away Wednesday Dec. 7, 2016 at The Avalon Village Nursing Home in Ligonier.  Arrangements are currently pending at Yeager Funeral Home in Ligonier.

Mary Lou (Mawhorter) Howell, 89, Cromwell, passed away Saturday morning, Dec. 3, 2016 at Northridge Village in Albion. She was born April 18, 1927 the daughter of Clarence and Burnice (Huntsman) Mawhorter in Noble County. On Jan. 17, 1948 she married Mack D. Howell; he preceded her in death Oct. 7, 1976. She is survived …read more.

Philip A. Hakey Jr., 51, Diamond Lake, passed away unexpectedly at 8:31 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born Aug. 20, 1965, the son of Philip and Lucille (Wagner) Hakey Sr. On July 2, 2009 he married Jessica Dela Cruz Abanalo in Albion; she survives. Also surviving are …read more.

Mary Susana “Sue” Yoder, 81, Topeka, passed away Nov. 29, 2016 at home. She was born July 19, 1935 in Goshen to Charles M. and Eva M. (Smith) Speicher. She married Phil E. Yoder on June 18, 1954 in Goshen. She is survived by her husband, Phil Yoder, Topeka; four sons: Jay D. Yoder, Mt. …read more.

David “Wayne” Teel, 54, Cromwell, passed away in an auto accident on Nov. 28, 2016 in Elkhart County. He was born May 17, 1962 in Charleston, W. Va. to David L. and Janet (Copen) Teel. Wayne is survived by his fiancée, Carrie Thompson, South Bend; two sons: Justin (Tiffany) Teel, Warsaw; and Gary (Ashley) Teel; …read more.

Jonny Lee Chambers, 37, passed away May 29, 2016 in Noble County. He was born on April 27, 1979 in Fort Wayne. He is survived by his wife Ginny Chambers, Kimmell, who he wed Oct. 22, 2015. Also surviving are his parents: mother and step father, Lisa and Brian Erb, Kimmell; father, John Christopher, Fort …read more.

Jean Ott, 93, Ligonier, passed away at 2:20 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, at Parkview Randallia Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born on Dec. 23, 1922, in Noble County to Homer and Nellie (Frick) Boyd. Jean graduated from Wawaka High School and attended South Bend College of Commerce. She was a bookkeeper and a homemaker. …read more.

Andres Ibarra Rivera, 72, Ligonier, passed away at Goshen Hospital early Sunday morning, Nov. 20, 2016. He was born Nov. 10, 1944 in Valle Hermoso, Tamaulipas, Mexico, the son of Alejandro Ibarra and Guadalupe Rivera. On March 30, 1968 he married Juana Perez; she survives. Also surviving are five children, Andres (Maria E) Ibarra Jr., …read more.

Charlene L. Gehring, 85, Ligonier, passed away Sunday afternoon, Nov. 6, 2016, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. She was born May 29, 1931 the daughter of Charles Leroy and Beatrice Mae (Hagen) Branham in Chicago. She is survived by her daughters; Cynthia (David) Swank, Ligonier; Susan Rittenberry, Kimmell; five grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren along with …read more.

Jessie M. Hall, 74, Cromwell, passed away Sunday morning, Nov. 6, 2016, at her residence in Cromwell. She was born Aug. 18, 1942, the daughter of Howard A. and Florence M. (Snider) Baase in Saginaw, Mich. On Oct. 26, 1961, she married Dale L. Hall; he survives. She is survived by her children: Kenneth H. …read more.

Charlene L. Gehring, 85, Ligonier, passed away Sunday afternoon, Nov. 6, 2016 at Avalon Village Nursing Home in Ligonier.  Arrangements are currently pending at Yeager Funeral Home in Ligonier

Wilbur L. “Willie” Slabach, 82, Wawaka, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born in LaGrange County Sept. 15, 1934, the son of Abraham and Lena (Miller) Slabach. On Sept. 15, 1957 he married Mary A. Yoder at the Methodist Church in Middlebury; she preceded him …read more.

James “Jimmy” Gibson Jr., 79, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016 at his home in Cromwell. He was born on July 7, 1937 to James and Mae (Lawson) Gibson Sr. in Norton, Va. Jimmy served from 1955–1957 in the United States Army. He worked for several years at Gates Rubber in Kentucky and Line and …read more.

Evelyn Marie Kreager, 85, Ligonier, passed away Friday, Oct. 7, 2016 at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. She was born on June 14, 1931 the daughter of Orvis and Ena (Miller) Musser. On June 24, 1951, she married the character, Jack Kreager; he preceded her in death in 1979. She is survived by her children: …read more.

Gerald “Jerry” Edward Wellman, 69, passed away early morning Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born to the late George and Dolores (Gardina) Wellman May 23, 1947 in Gary. On Dec. 20, 1969 he married Jane Ann Albright in Terre Haute; she survives. Jerry was a very hard working …read more.

Gerald “Jerry” Wellman, 69, Ligonier, passed away early morning Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending at Yeager Funeral Home in Ligonier.

Glory Ann Arnold, 84, Ligonier, passed away early Monday morning, Sept. 26, 2016. She was born in Hot Springs, Ark. Sept. 3, 1932, the daughter of William Prim and Beulah Jane (Bacon) Lautzenheiser. She is survived by four children: Angella Arnold-Henson of Fort Wayne; Valerie (James) Wood of Elkhart; Jeffrey (Dorthea) Arnold of South Whitley; …read more.

Chad D. Thompson, 42, Albion, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016, as the result of an automobile accident in Oakland County, Mich. He was born July 7, 1974 the son of Robert and Diane (Rumsyre) Thompson in Columbia City. On Nov. 25, 2000 he married Tabitha Stump in Cromwell; she survives. Also surviving are …read more.

Daniel D. Wilkins, 51, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at his home in Kimmell. He was born to the late Donald C. and Sylvia Mae (Cannon) Wilkins on Aug. 10, 1965, in Columbia City. On Sept. 23, 1995, he married Kristy M. Wilkins in Ligonier. He had a …read more.

Kathryn R. Earnhart, 90, passed away Sunday evening, Sept. 18, 2016, at Avalon Village, Ligonier. She was born to the late Frank J. and Poneta A. (Schoeff) Folk on Jan. 31, 1926, in Huntington. On June 3, 1944, she married Owen Clair Earnhart in Noble County. For many years she worked for the Syracuse Elementary …read more.

Kathaleen Lee Barhydt, 61, Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016. She was born on March 31, 1955, the daughter of Frank and Lydia (Slone) Jacobs in Pippa Passes, Ky. On Aug. 6, 1988, she married Dennis Lee Barhydt in Hindman, Ky. She is survived by her husband of 28 years: Dennis Barhydt, …read more.

Sheila Louise Hewitt, 53, Wawaka, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, at her home in Brimfield. She was born on May 24, 1963, to Harvey and Patricia (Christlieb) Heintzelman in LaGrange. On Oct. 10, 2015, she married Hershel Hewitt at Jones Lake. Sheila worked for Silgan Plastics for 17 years and also for Parker …read more.

Mavis Irene Fulford, 79, Ligonier, passed away Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016 at Northridge Village in Albion following an extended illness.

Nancy J. Black, 78, Cromwell, passed away Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016 at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville.

Clarice “June” Honer, 89, Syracuse, formerly of Chicago, Ill., passed away Friday, Aug. 19, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born on July 9, 1927, the daughter of Frank Arnold and Martha E. (Richards) Swanson in Chicago, Ill. On Feb. 1, 1969, she married Jack Honer in Ligonier; he preceded her in death in …read more.

Sarah “Jane” Becker, 93, Ligonier, passed away at 3:13 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016, at Avalon Village in Ligonier.

Sarah Jane Becker, 93, Ligonier, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at Avalon Village Nursing home in Ligonier. Arrangements are currently pending at Yeager Funeral Home in Ligonier.

Brian L. Rupright, 55, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, August 8, 2016, at his home on Knapp Lake.

Lloyd “Louie” Lambright, 65, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016, at the Avalon Village Nursing Home, Ligonier. He was born on Dec. 15, 1950, to Amos D. and Edna J. (Gingerich) Lambright in Topeka. Lloyd was a man of many traits. He worked for many years as a factory worker for Redman Homes as …read more.

Nicholas D. Westrick, 60, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, at his home in Cromwell. He was born to the late Lewis Paul and Sharon (Jones) Westrick on April 27, 1956 in Garrett.

Pearl Evelyn Stoner, Cromwell, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2016, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. She is the infant daughter of Travis and Beryl (Cross) Stoner, Cromwell. She is survived by her parents: Travis and Beryl Stoner; maternal grandparents: David (Herminia) Cross; great-grandmother: Susan Cross; great-grandfather: Eder (Michelle) Andrade; uncle: Stephen Cross; and aunt: …read more.

Alice Marie Schlemmer, 93, Ligonier, passed away at 10:35 p.m. Saturday, July 30, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on July 9, 1923, to Charles and Mary Etta (Speaker) Amick in Albion. On Oct. 5, 1938, Alice married Richard Dale Schlemmer. He preceded her in death on May 1, 1989. Surviving …read more.

Wendy Jean Worman, 65, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, July 25, 2016, at her home in Fort Wayne. She was born to the late Clifford Dale and Ruth Laura (Harnishfeger) Worman on April 24, 1951, in Fort Wayne. She leaves behind her son: Brian (Suzie) Bohde; grandsons: Brock Paul; and Brayden Mathew Bohde, Ligonier; sisters: Patricia …read more.

Karen Sue Richendollar, 72, passed away Sunday July 25, 2016 as the result of natural causes. She was born to Frances Lucille Hinderer and John Wilbur Dukes Born on June 20, 1944 at the Lucky Hospital in Wolf Lake. Karen was a lifetime resident of the Ligonier Millersburg community and married John C. Richendollar on …read more.

Daniel Jacobs, 72, Ligonier, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 24, 2016, at the Kendallville Manor, Kendallville. He was born June 2, 1944, the son of Hilson and Anna Jacobs in Pippapass, Ky. In July of 1965 he married Anna Weaver in Pippapass, Ky. She has preceded Daniel in death on June 9, 2004. Daniel was …read more.

Norma “Jean” Loveless, 88, Kendallville, formerly of Cromwell, passed away at home on Saturday, June 4, 2016. She was born in Noble County on Aug. 1, 1927, the daughter of Roy and Ethel (Frederick) Stahly. On Aug. 22, 1948, she married John Loveless; he preceded her in death on Aug. 15, 2002. She is survived …read more.

Mary Anne “Claire” Johnson, age 85, Ligonier, formerly of Davenport, Fla., passed away July 21, 2016, at home. She was born Aug. 22, 1930, the daughter of Octave Henry and Marie Anne Rosalie (Guimond) Grondin. On March 18, 1950, she married Byron Harbison; he preceded her in death in 2006. She is survived by, three …read more.

Enrique “Henry” Sanchez, 74, Ligonier, passed away Saturday morning, July 16, 2016 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Norma Jean Wood, 87, Elkhart, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 14, 2016.

Barbara Kay Watson, 69, Liberty Mills, passed away at home on Sunday, July 10, 2016, following an extended illness.

H. Ray Swank, 70, Wolcottville, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016, at home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born to Harold and Olive Swank on Aug. 13, 1945, in Garrett. Ray graduated from Ligonier High School with the class of 1964, and he went on to honorably serve his country for four …read more.

Jerry L. Owen, 74, Ligonier, passed away Tuesday evening, June 14, 2016, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Donald T. Griffith, 76, Wawaka, passed away on June 10, 2016, at home. He was born on Oct. 15, 1939, the son of Tilman and Helen (Lemons) Griffith in Detroit, Mich. On July 20, 1963, he married Mary Beth Quinn in Riverdale, Ill.; she survives. Also surviving are six children: Donald (Heather) Griffith, Syracuse; Kathleen …read more.

Ruth I. Neal, 82, Cromwell, passed away early Sunday morning, June 12, 2016, at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. She was born on Aug. 27, 1933, the daughter of Eugene and Mary Elizabeth (Riechard) Chivington in VanWert, Ohio. On May 9, 1953, she married Robert Joseph Neal; he preceded her in death on Aug. …read more.

Norma “Jean” Loveless, 88, Kendallville, formerly of Cromwell, passed away at home on Saturday, June 4, 2016. She was born in Noble County on Aug. 1, 1927, the daughter of Roy and Ethel (Frederick) Stahly. On Aug. 22, 1948, she married John Loveless; he preceded her in death on Aug. 15, 2002. She is survived …read more.

Leon R. Stoltzfus, 81, Ligonier, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016.

Travis LeCount, 38, Millersburg, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 30, 2016. He was born on December 2, 1977, the son of Todd and Jeanie LeCount (Franklin) in Goshen. On April 1, 2002, he married Beth Bontrager in Syracuse. He is survived by his wife: Beth (Bontrager) LeCount, Millersburg; three children: Nicolass LeCount; Matthew LeCount; …read more.

Violet W. Kreager, 93, Cromwell, passed away on May 23, 2016, at the Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Vincent J. Jankauskis, 90, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. He was born in Chicago, Ill. on July 19, 1925, the son of Joseph and Agatha Jankauskis. Vincent was honorably discharged from the United States Army and was an avid trainer and breeder of German Shepherds. Vincent retired as …read more.

Lottie May (Jones) Kendall, 70, entered into eternal peace surrounded by family, at the home of her son, on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. She had been staying with Anthony helping him with his cancer diagnosis when she had a brief struggle with cancer herself. Lottie was born Jan. 12, 1946, and was the youngest of …read more.

Olivia Joan Miller, Ligonier, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. She is the infant daughter of Lamar and Diane (Miller) Miller of Ligonier. She is survived by her parents; brother: Christopher Miller; paternal grandparents: Vernon (Lorene) Miller; maternal grandparents: Jerry (Erma) Miller; and numerous aunts and uncles. Family and friends will be received after …read more.

Matthew Tyler Mickem, 29, Syracuse, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 9, 2016, at home. He was born to Bert Mickem and Melissa Sroufe Feb. 27, 1987, in Goshen. Matt attended Wawasee Middle School and Fairfield High School. He was a huge Jeff Gordan fan and had passion for anything Pepsi. He also enjoyed fishing and …read more.

Jay C. Ratliff, 73, Topeka, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 4, 2016, at home. He was born July 27, 1942, the son of Topsy and Leone (Fairchild) Ratliff. On Feb. 1, 1975, he married Hollie Stearns, in Gloversville, N.Y. He is survived by his wife: Hollie Ratliff, Topeka; three children: Hollie Gean (John) Rieth, …read more.

Judith K. Cooley, 76, Ligonier, passed away suddenly on April 3, 2016. She was born on Dec. 10, 1939, to Toellner and Thelma (Ewell) Emrick in LaGrange County. She married Armando “Chuck” Cooley on April 13, 1963. He preceded her in death in 2004. There wasn’t a dull moment in Mrs. Cooley’s life. She danced …read more.

Nola Jean Lehman, 55, of Ligonier passed away Sunday, April 3, 2016 at home. She was born on August 29, 1960 to Melvin and Mary Mullett in LaGrange County. She was a member of The Old Order Amish Church.

Suzanne Shaw, 78 of Ligonier, died on April 1, 2016, at the North Ridge Village Nursing Home in Albion. She was born on June 7, 1937, to Harry and Margaret Grace (Sutherland) Williams in High Wycombe, England. On June 26, 1954, she Married Donald Shaw in England while he was serving in the United States …read more.

Michael Edward Baczynski I, 63, of rural Rome City died in his sleep Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at his home after complications from a recent illness.

Mary “Jane” DuBois, 90, Wawaka, passed away on March 25, 2016, at Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart. She was born January 10, 1926, the daughter of Harley D. and Irma I. (Frick) Yant. On January 10, 1944 she married Charles ‘Merrill’ Kinnison; he preceded her in death. In 1977, she married Harry ‘Bill’ DuBois; …read more.

Michael Baczynski died Wednesday, March 23, 2016.

Arrangements are pending at Yeager Funeral Home in Ligonier.

Lovina R. Wolf, 95, Ligonier, died on Sunday, March 20, 2016, at the Avalon Village Nursing Home in Ligonier. She was born on Feb. 1, 1921, to Carl and Pearl (McDaniel) Wolf in Ligonier. She worked in accounting for 20 years and then for Patton Accounting for another 24 years before her retirement in 1992. …read more.

Jack Webster Fulk, 75, Cromwell, passed away at 5:45 a.m. Saturday, March 19, 2016, at the North Ridge Village Albion. He was born Feb. 3, 1941, the son of Daniel and Lena (Crabill) Fulk, Whitely County. March 31, 1997, he married Kelly Kay (Stanley) Fulk at the Albion County Courthouse. Jack graduated from Churubusco High …read more.

Denice Rose Linn-Galloway (Baker), 85, Ligonier, passed away peacefully at her family farm surrounded by her loving family Friday, March 18, 2016. She was born Sept. 9, 1930, the loving daughter of Russell and Helen (Ponko) Baker, Noble County. A proud graduate from Cromwell High School in 1949, Denice quickly began a lifelong career in …read more.

Virginia Lorraine Miller, 91, died at 7:12 a.m. Thursday, March 17, 2016, at Waterford Crossing, Goshen, formerly of Ligonier. She was born Dec. 22, 1924, in Elkhart, to Floyd and Vinie Bucher. She married on Jun 5, 1942, To Gayle E. Tope, he died May 11, 1947, in a fatal plane crash. She later married …read more.

Virginia L. Miller, 91, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2016, in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier.