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.

Jason Lynch, age 36, of Rome City, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 13, 2016, with his loving family at his bedside.

Eugene Hall, age 68, of Ligonier, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2016, at home following a courageous battle with cancer.

Virginia F. (McCullough) Bair, 95 of Kimmell, died March 13, 2016 at Mason Nursing Home in Warsaw.

Nancy E. Sutton, 93, Topeka, formerly of Ligonier, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at The Northridge Village in Albion. She was born on June 15, 1922, the daughter of John and Freda (Nelson) Stoltz in Topeka. On Oct. 13, 1946, she married Robert W. Sutton; he preceded her in death in 2003. She …read more.

Janet Horn, 80, of Goshen, formerly of Ligonier, passed away on Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, at The Maples in Goshen. She was born on June 18, 1935, the daughter of James and Ruth (Stewart) Van Skyock in Geneva. On Feb. 11, 1956, she married Charles Lee Horn; he preceded her in death on March 20, …read more.

Rebecca Ann Lewis, 43, Ligonier, passed away at her home Tuesday evening, Feb. 23, 2016, surrounded by her family. She was born Aug. 9, 1972, the daughter of Ralph and Nancy (Poindexter) Lewis, Richmond. You could always find Rebecca with her nose in a romance novel or a sci-fi book. Reading was her favorite pastime. …read more.

Shane O. Jackson, 45, of Kimmell, passed away on Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on Jan. 23, 1971, the son of Russell and Sherry (Smith) Jackson in Fort Wayne. On Oct. 17, 1995 he married Robin Heppner in Albion. …read more.

John Franklin Godshalk 82, Sturgis, Mich., died on Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, at Sturgis Hospital in Michigan. He passed away of natural causes. Godshalk was born Dec. 14, 1933, in Carroll County. He was a lifelong truck driver for a variety of companies including Dallas, Mavis and Logistics by Bontrager. He loved traveling and was …read more.

Jeff Moles, Sr., 49, Syracuse, died at his home early Tuesday morning, Feb. 16, 2016, of natural causes. He was born in Goshen on April 16, 1966, to Hess and Marvel (Dills) Moles. On Feb. 23, 2002, he married Michelle Meyer in Goshen. She survives along with a son: Jeffrey Lee (Jennifer) Moles Jr., Elkhart; …read more.

Gary Cristian Troyer, Topeka, 67, died on Friday, Feb. 12, 2016 at his home. Mr. Troyer was born at Luckey Hospital, Wolf Lake, on June 23, 1948, to Jonathan Arthur and Lydiann (Frey) Troyer. He graduated from Bethany Christian High School in 1966; over the years, Gary was employed at Starcraft Vans, Supreme Corporation, Crystal …read more.

Leslie Hardwick, 68, Syracuse, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at the Avalon Village in Ligonier. She was born on April 28, 1947, to George and Ruth Ellen (Greenstreet) Stimmel in Richmond. On March 25, 1991, she married Clayton Hardwick in Ligonier. He preceded her in death on July 24, 1999. Mrs. Hardwick was …read more.

Joy Weimer, 82, Ligonier, left Avalon Village on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, to be forever with the Lord surrounded by her family. She was born June 10, 1933, to Chester “Roy” and Erma (Hontz) Stump in Kimmell. On July 9, 1952, Joy married Lennel “Pat” Weimer in Larwell. He preceded her in death in 1998. …read more.

Pastor William “Bill” Parks, 62, Ligonier, went home to forever be with the Lord following a courageous battle with cancer. Bill was born in Kendallville, on Aug. 1, 1953, in Kendallville, to Don and Helen (Eley) Parks. Bill married his high school sweetheart, Esther Smith, on Aug. 19, 1972; she survives. Also surviving are their …read more.

Thomas L. Lord, of Ligonier, 72, passed away at 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, He was born on Feb. 3, 1943, to Thomas and Annabell (Byrne) Lord in Philadelphia, Penn. On July 22, 1967, he married Margie Mae Bauer; she survives. Thomas enjoyed playing football when he was a little younger, watching sports, and …read more.

Buddy Dean Todd, 80, Albion, passed away at home, with his family by his side, on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, as the result of natural causes. He was born on April 2, 1935, the son of Gerald and Madeline (Weeks) Todd. On Nov. 27, 1954, he married Beverly Jean Taylor; she survives. Also surviving are …read more.

Laura Mae Conner Cunningham, 43, Wawaka, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016. She was born in Goshen, to Jerry and Linda (Reasoner) Conner. On Dec. 1, 1990, she married Jeff Cunningham; he survives. Laura was a 1990 graduate of West Noble High School. She was the co-owner of Crepe’s bakery in Ligonier and …read more.

Jimmie Kent Taylor, 87, of Bear Lake and Nokomis, Fla., died on Monday, Dec. 21, 2015, at Tidewell Hospice Home in Venice, Fla. He had been ill for 7 weeks. Born in Dunkirk, on Sept. 27, 1928, the son of Ralph and Geraldine Taylor. On Dec. 5, 1953, he was married to Doris E. Egolf, …read more.

Raymond Lee Cassidy, 35, Wawaka, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016. He was born on Aug. 6, 1980, the son of Robert Cassidy and Shirley Brewer (Jacobs) in Hindman, KY. On Feb. 24, 2004, he married Sara Emeline Hershberger in Warsaw. He is survived by his wife: Sara Cassidy, Wawaka; two children: Damian; Devon …read more.

Berdenia Merle Ball, 83, died at 1:45 a.m. Jan. 8, 2016, stepped into Heaven walking hand in hand with her lord and savior, Jesus Christ into everlasting life, welcomed by her loving husband Bob, along with family and friends. She was born on Aug. 18, 1932, in a little house at the edge of Fulton, …read more.

Marjorie (Galloway) Kimball, 102, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, in Mesa, Ariz. Marjorie was born in Wakarusa, on Jan. 1, 1913, to Forest and Ethel Smeltzer. She graduated from Elkhart High School and while there attended a local business college. Marjorie formerly served as Ligonier City Clerk and assisted her husband, Herb, in …read more.

TOPEKA — Gregory Alan Hostetler, age 53, of Topeka, died Saturday evening, Jan. 2, 2016. He was surrounded by his loving family. Gregory was born in Elkhart County Nov. 30, 1962, the son of Mervin and Margaret (Miller) Hostetler. In April 16, 1999 he married Teri Beth Leannais. He is survived by his beloved family; …read more.

Esther M. Sprague, 88, Ligonier, went home to be with The Lord on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015, at the Avalon Village in Ligonier. She was born June 6, 1927, to John M. and Carrie E. (Stutzman) Eash in LaGrange County. On June 16, 1951, she married Frederick E. Sprague, and together they raised their children. …read more.

Patrick L. Elliott, 72, of Ligonier, left Parkview Hospital to be home with The Lord Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2015 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born Jan. 6, 1943 to Henry and Arlene (Oesch) Elliott.  On Nov. 30, 1963, he married Janice Lynn Herl at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, in Salina, Kan., and …read more.

Evelyn E. Bobeck, 107, Syracuse, went home to be with The Lord on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born Nov. 8, 1908 to Edward and Minnie (Hyre) Hire in Green Township, Noble County. On April 30, 1932, she married Virgil Bobeck, and together they raised a son. Evelyn …read more.

Marjorie Roberta Bushong, 90, left Parkview Noble Hospital to be with Jesus Dec. 5, 2015. She was born on January 18, 1925 to Leroy M. and Mable I. (Bause) Hontz on the family farm near Cromwell, IN. On Easter Sunday, April 9, 1944 she married Emerson Bushong at the family farm. Upon Emerson’s return from …read more.

Robert D. Wilcox, 80, Ligonier, passed away following an illness late evening on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2015. He was born on Nov. 5, 1935, the son of Frederick and Lona Playford (Morris) Wilcox in Hillsdale, Mich. He is survived by his sister: Doris M. Boetz; children: Robert Wilcox Jr.; ROberta “Bobbi” Garcia; Laura (Mike) Miller; …read more.

Mark A. Vosteen, 58, of Ligonier, passed away following an illness early morning on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. He was born on July 27, 1957, the son of Hans Adolf and Carol Louise (Sthair) Vosteen in Elkhart. On June 4, 1988, he married Kathleen(Caffrey) Vosteen; she survives. Also surviving are siblings: Michael Vosteen, Ligonier; Christina …read more.

Ramon Villa, 87, of Ligonier, passed away on the afternoon of Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, at his home. He was born on Aug. 30, 1928, in Huiscolco, Zacatecas, Mexico and was the son of Jesus and Petra (Velasco) Villa. Ramon is survived by his children: Salvador Villa; Maria de Jesus Serna; Maria Rodriguez; Ramona Villa; …read more.

Lillian Mae (Umbaugh) Hursey, 90, of Cromwell, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, at Countryside Meadows American Senior Communities, Avon, after a lengthy illness of Alzheimer’s disease. She was born on Aug. 9, 1925, in Chicago, Ill. to John and Mary (Smith) Umbaugh. She was a life long cat lover and Chicago Cubs Baseball …read more.

Oma L. Messer, 74, Wawaka, passed away after fighting a long courageous battle, on the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015. She was born on Sept. 25, 1941, the daughter of Kendall and Olive (Patton) Griffith of Garrett, Ky. On July 30, 1971, she married Flem J. Messer; he survives. Also surviving are her children: …read more.

Richard L. Smith, 57, of Ligonier, passed away at 10:20 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital in Goshen. He was born on May 6, 1958, to Bethel Don and Viola S. (Gavreledes) Smith-Fetters in Elwood. On June 25, 2000, he married Tina Franks in The Rock Church, Cromwell. He graduated from …read more.

LaVon D. “Mose” Shrock, age 50, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly following an illness resulting from a stroke in 2014. He was born on March 24, 1965, the son of Moses and MaryEtta (Mishler) Shrock in Elkhart. On Oct. 30, 2010, he married Rachael Yoder-Thomas; she survives. Also surviving are siblings: Lorene (Greg) Schrock, Topeka; …read more.

Lavina Alderfer, 68, Cromwell, passed away on Monday, Oct. 26, 2015. She was born July 31, 1947, to Lewis and Mildred (Warren) Bules. On Nov. 20, 1965, she married Wayne Alderfer in Etna Green. She is survived by her husband: Wayne; four children: Lewis Alderfer; Eric Alderfer; Jeannette (Joe) Pinkerton, all of Cromwell; Lynette Fritz, …read more.

Cleo May Hartman, 91, of Ligonier, passed away at 5:11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. She was born on Aug. 27, 1924, the daughter of Eddie William and Rena May (Long) Bassler in Macy. On April 18, 1943, she married Harold James Hartman Sr. who passed away in Feb. …read more.

Dorothy Roberta Stoelting, 98, of St. Louis, Mo., and formerly of Ligonier and Lake Wawasee, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015. She was born on Oct. 8, 1917, in Warsaw, the daughter of Merl and Leone (Summy) Scoles. She married Richard Stoelting on March 7, 1942. She is survived by her loving daughters: Jean …read more.

Georgena E. “Gene” Moser, age 90, of Ligonier, passed away at 11:28 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. She was born on May 3, 1925, in Elkhart County to Eldon S. and Blossom G. (Odiorne) Miller. On June 25, 1944, she married Lewis L. Moser. He preceded her in death on …read more.

Carl J. Kavanaugh Jr., 65, of Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly, on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, at his home. He was born on Oct. 30, 1949, in Beech Grove, the son of Carl J. and Mary (Poths) Kavanaugh. On Aug. 7, 1971, he married Margery “Margie” Mathew; she survives. Also surviving are his children: Matthew Kavanaugh, …read more.

Eric Zane Smith, 31, Syracuse, passed away at 11:05 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015, at home. He was born Jan. 31, 1984, in Windber, Pa., to Wes and Lois Bowser. Eric is survived by his parents; brother: Chad (Trina) Smith, New Paris; father: Mark Pensyl; two nephews: Colton Hite; and Callaghan Smith; one niece: Kalina …read more.

Mack Shepherd, age 80, of Ligonier, passed away at 10:45 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, 2015, at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. He was born on March 16, 1935,  to Henderson and Lucindy (Johnson) Shepherd in Hazard, Ky. He worked at Starcraft for 23 years, Commodore Homes for seven years, and then Kroger for five years. Mack was …read more.

Mack Shepherd, 80, Ligonier, passed away on Monday, Aug. 31, 2015, at IU Goshen Hospital. Arrangements are currently pending with Yeager Funeral Home.

Margaret Hall, age 90, of Ligonier, went to meet her Lord at 11:15 a.m. Sunday, August 2, 2015, at home with her children by her bedside. She was born on Jan. 17, 1925, to William and Agnes (Zornes) Bailey in Argo, W. Va. On March 17, 1942, Margaret married Edward Hall. He preceded her in …read more.

Librada Perez Ramirez, age 58, of Ligonier, passed away at 10:18 a.m. Sunday, July 26, 2015, at home. She was born on March 21, 1956 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico to Jose Perez and Alejandrina Ramirez. She married Juan Pina. Librada lived in Ejido Sandoval, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Ms. Perez was a hard worker and enjoyed …read more.

Lowell D. Galloway, 84, of Kendallville, passed away at 10:40 a.m. Thursday, July 23, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. He was born on June 30, 1931, to Harvey and Bernice (McFarren) Galloway in Cromwell. On Aug. 31, 1972, Lowell married Denice Baker-Linn. She survives. He graduated from Cromwell High School in 1949 and enlisted …read more.

Mary Lou (Rex) Poyser, age 83, of Ligonier, passed away at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2015, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, after a brave battle with cancer. She was born on July 26, 1931, in Ligonier, to Roy W. and Treva (Marshall) Rex. Mrs. Poyser attended Ligonier High School and graduated from …read more.

Mary L. Poyser, 83, of Ligonier, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are currently pending with Yeager Funeral Home.

Julia Aileen Dobrunst, age 83, of Ligonier passed away on Wednesday July 15, 2015, at Sacred Heart Home in Avilla, IN. She was born on Oct. 2, 1931, to Richard and Lulu (Conrad) Rex in Noble County. On Sept. 7, 1958, she married Irwin Dobrunst, he preceded her in death in Sept. of 2008. She is survived by …read more.

Kathryn J. Juday­ Spahr, 93, of Syracuse passed away peacefully on Jan. 8, 2015, in Crossville, Tenn., following a brief illness. Kathryn was born to Jesse and Florence (Miller) LeCount in Wolf Lake, on Jan. 16, 1921. After graduating from Wawaka High School, she attended Manchester College. On March 28, 1942, Kathryn married Harold L. Juday, who …read more.

J. Merced Rodriguez Murillo, age 59, of Ligonier, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2015, at home. He was born on Sept. 14, 1955, to Francisco and Maria (Murillo) Rodriguez. On May 2, 1980 he married Maria Sandoval at Guadalajara, Mexico. She survives. Merced worked at Dexter Axle as a machine operator for 14 years. He …read more.

Samuel Jay “Sam” Barkman, age 61, of Wolcottville, passed away at home at 3:05 a.m. Wednesday July 1, 2015, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on April 7, 1954, in Topeka, the son of Monroe and Lena (Wagler) Barkman. On Aug. 11, 2001 he married Rose Farmwald; she survives. Also surviving are his …read more.

Howard L. Moser, 76, Syracuse and Ocala, Fla. died at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, June 18, 2015, at IU Health, Goshen, Hospital, after a brief battle with lung cancer. He was born May 30, 1939, in Ligonier, to George and Pauline Moser. On June 11, 1967, he married Sharon Byrd Lawson, who survives. Also surviving are …read more.

Anastacio Lopez, age 47, of Syracuse, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, as a result of a hit and run. He was born on June 30, 1967, to Jaime Lopez Ramirez and Esperanza Torres Alvarez in Galeana N. L., Mexico. On April 30 1989, Aastacio married Diana C. Sanchez. She survives. He owned A …read more.

Anastacio Lopez, 48, of Cromwell, passed away on June 16, 2015. Arrangements are currently pending at Yeager Funeral Home in Ligonier.

Rita “Marlene” Campbell, age 83, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 15, 2015, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital. She was born on July 20, 1931, the daughter of Mildred L. (Greenwalt) & Glen W. Smith in Topeka. On Sept. 16, 1949, she married Bill R. Snyder; he preceded her in death on Oct. 19, 1979. On …read more.

Jose M. Bautista, 59, Ligonier, passed away at 1:40 p.m. Thursday, June 11, 2015, at home. He was born on April 25, 1956, to Magencio and Belen (Garcia) Bautista in Nochistlan Zacatecas, Mexico.   He had worked Kinro as a line supplier and attended St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Ligonier. He enjoyed walking outdoors and spending …read more.

Shawn Leamon, 35, of Ligonier, passed away suddenly at 6:04 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at Parkview Regional in Fort Wayne. He was born on Nov. 19, 1979, to Arthur “Butch” and Carol (Dunithan) in Goshen. On Aug. 18, 2001, Shawn married Tonya Gingerich. She survives. He graduated from West Noble High School in 1998 …read more.

Jeffrey D. Poyser, age 60, of Cromwell, passed away at 4:06 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 2015,  at Avalon Village, Ligonier. He was born on Oct. 21, 1954, to Jess D. and Annie Mae (Kuhn) Poyser in LaGrange. He graduated from West Noble High School in 1972 and worked at Tenneco for 19 years. Jeff was a …read more.

Connie Jean (West) Click, 64, Kimmell, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 25, 2015, at her home. She was born on April 10, 1951, in Goshen, to Hanford West and Doris (Wyson) Price. On March 1, 1978, she married Darrell Dean Click. Mrs. Click retired from Silgan Plastics after over 25 years of service. She …read more.

Barry Lucas, age 60, Ligonier, went to his heavenly home to join his mother H. Louise Burkhart, his father Philip J. Burkhart, and his brother Gary Lucas at 7:45 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2015, at home. He was born on June 19, 1954, and on Oct. 1, 1997, Barry married Carla Atz-Kuhn. He graduated from …read more.

Elmer C. Miller, 85, died at 1:15 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2015, at his residence from natural causes. He was born Feb. 3, 1930, in LaGrange County to Chris E. and Lizzie (Schrock) Miller. On Feb. 1, 1951, he married Ada (Mast) Miller. She died April 2, 2012. He is survived by one son: Lester …read more.

Carol Vanoni, 60, of Ligonier, passed away at 11:13 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 2015, at  IU Health Goshen Hospital, Goshen. She was born on Nov. 19, 1954, and at the age of 4 years became the daughter of Joe and Becky (Stoltzfus) Zehr. Mrs. Vanoni attended the Wawasee Lakeside Chapel. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, crocheting and …read more.

Geoffrey Kent Hemmick, age 66, of Ligonier, passed away at 10:32 a.m. Sunday, May 17, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital in Goshen. He was born on Oct. 12, 1948, to Robert and Dorotha (Coffel) Hemmick in Marion. On June 2, 1968, Geoffrey married Donna Richcreek. She survives. He graduated from Oak Hill High School …read more.

Phyllis J. DeLong, 78, Ligonier, passed away at 10:10 p.m. Friday, May 8, 2015, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. She was born on January 2, 1937, in Kanawha County, W. Va., to Fred and Tressah (Greene) DeLong. Phyllis served her country honorably in the United States Army from 1967-1979. She moved to the Ligonier area …read more.

Margie I. Meroney, 86, Ligonier, passed away at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, May 9, 2015, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. She was born March 29, 1929, in Allen County to William and Marguerite (DeLagrange) Lengacher Sr. Margie married Leland Meroney Sr. Margie was lifelong area resident. She worked for Starcraft RV and the Charger House. Margie …read more.

Arlene “Fran” Collins, 65, Ligonier, passed away on May 4, 2015. She was born in Corunna to Samuel Crossley and Sarah (McDonald) Lemely. Arlene worked at Nosag Products in Kendallville for many years. She loved NASCar and her Diet Pepsi. Arlene also loved spending quality time with her grandkids. Arlene is survived by her daughter: …read more.

Donald Earl Poyser, 79, Cromwell, passed away on Saturday, May 2. He was born in Cromwell on June 15, 1935, to George and Ethel (Hursey) Poyser. Donald married Lois Harsh on Oct. 8, 1954, at the Cromwell Methodist Church. Donald was a beloved and devoted pastor. He served Wolf Lake, Kimmel, Burket, Pierceton, and Pleasant …read more.

Charlene Heintzelman, 79, Cromwell, passed away Monday, April 20, 2015 at 1:30 PM at IU Health in Goshen. She was born on Nov. 26, 1935, in Elkhart to Dr. Russel and Hazel (Irey) Horn. On April 23, 1955, she married Roger Heintzelman in Topeka, Ind. Charlene was a lifelong area resident. She owned and operated …read more.

Larry Schlotterback, 74, of Syracuse, passed away at 5:20 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 2015, at Golden Living Center in Elkhart. He was born on Oct. 14, 1940, to Leo and Orvaleen (Heffner) Schlotterback in Kendallville. He served his country honorably in the United States Marines stationed in Guam. Larry was a private pilot and built …read more.

Gertie Mae Mehl, 90, of Ligonier, stepped into the presence of her heavenly father on March 28, 2015. She was born on July 16, 1924, the daughter of Alvin and Mattie (Hampton) Lawson in Artville, Ky. On Jan. 12, 1952, she married David H. Mehl. They shared over 63 years of marriage. She is survived …read more.

Charles W. Leslie 91 of Kimmel, joined his heavenly father on Tuesday, March 24, 2015. He was born on Dec. 21, 1923, in Ligonier, to Glen and Rose (Beal) Leslie. He married Betty J. Reece on June 22, 1946. Charles retired after 21 years of service driving a semi-truck for Perfection Biscuit Company in Fort …read more.

Marion Clester Halsey, Sr., 86, of Cromwell, passed away on Friday March 13, 2015 in Ligonier. He was born on June 10, 1928, in LaGrange County, to John C. and Lula Mae (Gevedon) Halsey. He married Pearl Marie Foreman on March 4, 1951. She survives. Halsey served his country in the United States Army. He …read more.

Joseph F. Glaser, 85, Ligonier, formerly of Lake Wawasee, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2015. On Nov. 18, 1929 he was born to Ben and Ethel (Wills) Glaser in Fort Wayne. He married Cloha M. Kettlebar on Aug. 8, 1950. She preceded him in death in January 2005. Joseph was self-employed as a GM …read more.

Lester R. Hunt, Jr., 60, of Ligonier, passed away on Feb. 27, 2015, in Ligonier. He was born on Feb. 3, 1955, in LaGrange County, to Lester R. and Ethel Gertie (LeCount) Hunt, Sr. He married Lucinda Marie Miller on April 12, 1975, in Noble County. She passed away on Nov. 16, 2011. Lester is …read more.

John H. Schwartz, 78, of Ligonier, passed away at 11:57 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 2015, at his residence. He was born Feb. 26, 1936, to Noah E. and Mary Schwartz in Adams County. On Sept. 20, 1956, he married Mariann Miller. She preceded him in death on Jan. 19, after 58 years of matrimony. He …read more.

Sandra Acord, 64, of Ligonier, passed away at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26, 2015, at Kendallville Manor, Kendallville. She was born on Oct. 29, 1950, to Marjorie (Adkins) Meade in Chauncey, W.Va. On June 21, 1975, Sandra married Garland Acord. He preceded her in death on Oct. 9, 2008. Mrs. Acord attended the Ligonier Evangelical …read more.

Bertha L. Miller-Troyer, 91, Ligonier, passed away on Jan. 22, 2015, at her son’s home. She was born on March 8, 1923, in Haven, Kansas to Lewis and Albina (O’Neal) Meier. She married Jake Miller. He preceded her in death in 1967. She then married Jerry Troyer in 1971. He preceded her in death. She …read more.

Bertha Mae Lengacher, 85, Ligonier, passed away on Jan. 19, 2015, at Life Care in LaGrange, Ind. She was born on Sept. 2, 1929, in Gewaga County, Ohio to Clemonce S. and Barbara U. (Mast) Yoder. On May 4, 1950, Bertha married Edwin J. Lengacher. He preceded her in death on Dec. 9, 1981. She …read more.

Mariann (Miller) Schwartz, 76, of Ligonier, passed away at 4:26 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, at her residence. She was born on May 27, 1938, to Daniel and Lavina (Lengacher) Miller in New Haven. On Sept. 20, 1956, she married John Schwartz. He survives. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She is …read more.

Larry E. Reichard, 72, of Ligonier, passed away Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. He was born on Feb. 7, 1942, to Dale and Maxine (Shriver) Reichard in South Whitley. He was a lifetime area resident and worked on his parent’s farm in Larwill, and also at Monsanto, Sorg Products, and …read more.

Cynthia Carroll, 49, of Ligonier, passed away Jan. 8, 2015 in Goshen. She was born on April 19, 1965 to Willis and Florence (Thurmund) Carroll in Happy, Texas. She married Mike Long on June 17, 2000. She is survived by her husband, Mike Long, Ligonier; her father, Willis Carroll, Amarillo, Texas; her siblings: Linda (Mike) …read more.

Kimberlee R. Hooley, 49, of Ligonier, passed away at 1:23 a.m. Jan. 7, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. She was born on Dec. 11, 1965, to Sanford and Nancy Hooley in Noblesville. Ms. Hooley was a lifetime area resident and graduated from West Noble High School in 1984. She enjoyed art projects, bingo and …read more.

Bishop Mervin M. Miller, 74, of Ligonier, passed away at home on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014. He was born on July 23, 1940 the son of Mose N. and Emma (Lehman) Miller. On Oct. 13, 1960, he married Vera Yoder. He is survived by his wife, Vera Miller of Ligonier; three children, Dewayne J. (Ida …read more.

Connie (Kilmer) Smith, 62, of Ligonier, passed away on December 31, 2014. She was born on February 7, 1952 in Goshen, IN to Herman and Kathryn (Yoder) Kilmer. She married Charles Smith on July 5, 1994. Connie attended Shiloh Baptist Church in Ligonier. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She is survived by her husband, Charles, …read more.

Connie (Kilmer) Smith, 62, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away on Dec. 31, 2014. She was born on Feb. 7, 1952 in Goshen, Ind., to Herman and Kathryn (Yoder) Kilmer.  She married Charles Smith on July 5, 1994. She is survived by her husband: Charles, Ligonier; a son: Daniel Woodrum, LaPorte, Ind.; a daughter: Crystal Kilmer, …read more.

Joseph G. Stump, 89, of Ligonier, passed away at 4:50 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on Jan. 3, 1925, to Asa and Pearl (Galloway) Stump in Kimmell. On Dec. 23, 1943, Joseph married Lois Winebrenner in Little Rock, Ark. She preceded him in death. …read more.

Devert Jacobs, 58, of Cromwell, passed away on Dec. 26, 2014, at his home. He was born May 1, 1956, in Kott County, Ky., to Frank and Lydia (Slone) Jacobs. He is survived by his companion of 34 years, Ella Scott of Cromwell; a daughter, Mary Ann Jacobs-Hall of Prestonsburg, Ky; a step-son, Rob Scott …read more.

Elma L. Foust, 71, of Ligonier, passed away on Dec. 3, 2014. She was born on June 19, 1943, in Syracuse, to Walter and Gwendolyn (Rogers) Williams. She married James Foust on April 29, 1960, in Corona, Calif. She retired from Silgan Plastics after over 25 years of employment. She graduated from Corona Senior High School …read more.

Bradley Carlyle Klingaman, 70, of Cromwell, Ind., passed away on Monday, Dec. 1, 2014, at his home. He was born April 13, 1944, the son of Walton and Alys (Wilkinson) Klingaman in Wolf Lake, Ind. On Nov. 15, 1964, he married Judy A. Elliott in North Manchester, Ind. He is survived by his wife, Judy …read more.

Loretta Hawn, 85, of Cromwell, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014, at Parkview Noble Hospital, Kendallville. She was born July 11, 1929, to Grace (Daniels) Hawkins in Middletown, Ohio. On April 17, 1948, she married Arthur ‘Bud’ Hawn in Columbia City. She had worked for Essex Wire and Cromwell School. She enjoyed cooking and …read more.

Charles L. “Pete” Rice, 76, of Ligonier passed away very unexpectedly on Friday night Nov. 7, 2014, at the Notre Dame men’s basketball game. He was preparing to cheer for the Irish as he had been doing faithfully for over 30 years. Pete was born in Grove City, Pa. on March 25, 1938, the son …read more.

Irene Louise Hochstetler-Sprunger, 93, of Ligonier, passed away at 3:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, 2014, at Riverside Village in Elkhart. She was born on June 4, 1921, to Melvin and Mary Alice (Cripe) Dunafin in Elkhart County. On March 12, 1938 she married Earl E. ‘Abe’ Hochstetler. He preceded her in death. On March 3, 1984, …read more.

Paul Gerke, 84, of Ligonier, passed away at 5:20 p.m. Oct. 23, 2014 at Avalon Village, Ligonier. He was born on Aug. 13, 1930, to Rudolph and Frances (Cozik) Gerke in Fort Wayne. Paul graduated from South Side High School in 1948 and went on to serve his country honorably in the 1st Division Marine Corps …read more.

Brent Atz, 51, of Ligonier, passed away on Oct. 22, 2014, in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born on Nov. 30, 1962, in LaGrange, to Richard and Cecile (Huff) Atz. He graduated from West Noble High School. He was a very hard worker who loved to work with his hands. He loved his family, especially …read more.

Jzamya Brooke Carrizales, infant daughter of Melissa Carrizales, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014, in South Bend. She was born on Oct. 13, 2014. She is survived by her mother: Melissa Carrizales, Ligonier; her grandparents: Aracelia and Andres Carrizales,Ligonier; and uncles: Andres, Jr. (Berenice) Carrizales and Michael (Aneida) Carrizales. A cremation committal will take …read more.

Norma Dunlap, 84, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away on Sept. 29, 2014, at Courtyard Healthcare Center in Goshen, Ind. She was born on July 25, 1930 to Darlo and Donna Bell Mehl in LaGrange County, Ind. On August 30, 1947, she married Richard Dunlap in Goshen, Ind. He preceded her in death on February 1, …read more.

Debbie Bernard, 61, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away on Sept. 24, 2014, at home. She was born on May 1, 1953, in Kewanee, Ill., to Marshall D. and Alice N. (King) Bernard. She enjoyed being a cyber-farmer in FarmVille. She enjoyed genealogy, but most of all, loved her grandkids. She is survived by her partner …read more.

Woodward E. Weade, 83, of Kimmell, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014, in Fort Wayne. He was born on April 14, 1931, in Kimmell, to Hobart M. and Celia M. (Knapp) Weade. He married Luella Butler on Oct. 2, 1953, in Kimmell. He honorably served his country in the United States Army. He was …read more.

Conner Nathaniel Snyder, son of Michaela Knight and Jacob Snyder, was stillborn on Sept. 14, 2014. Conner is survived by his parents, Michaela Knight and Jacob Snyder of Ligonier and his grandmothers, Tina Knight of Ligonier, Yolanda Snyder of Ligonier. Conner also leaves behind many cherished aunts and uncles. A funeral service will be at …read more.

Robert E. Maloney, 74, of Kimmell, passed away on Sept. 12, 2014 at home. He was born on Aug. 1, 1940 in Noble County, IN to Oda and Minnie (Kalb) Maloney.  He married Betty J. McInturf on March 7, 1964. Bob returned to the Noble County area after living in Fort Wayne for 10 years. …read more.