Obituaries

Mar 25, 2025

Charlotte M. Dickey, age 84, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away at on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. She was born on December 12, 1940, the daughter of Melvin and Aileen (Smith) Case.

She is survived by her daughter, Kim (Reggie) Meade of Auburn; five grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.

Charlotte...

Feb 8, 2025

Patricia "Pat" Francis Siri, age 83, of Syracuse, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at his Paddock Springs of Warsaw. She was born on July 16, 1941 to Lyle William and Hilda Helen (Maraviov) Seiffert in Kendallville, Indiana. Patricia married Louis Joseph Siri on December 19, 1961 in Warsaw.

Patricia is survived...

Jan 19, 2025

James E. Gordon, Jr., age 67, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at his residence in Topeka, Indiana.  James was born on September 18, 1957 to James and Jerry Sue (Sadler) Gordon, Sr.

James is survived by his father, James Gordon, Sr.; his children, Ian Ballard of Arizona, Geena Williams of Wakarusa, Kimberly (Kyle Smith) Gordon...

Jan 8, 2025

Jake Schwartz, age 87, of Middlebury, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, January, 8, 2025 at home. He was born on March 23, 1937 in Spartansburg, Pennsylvania to Jacob & Nancy (Hochstetler) Schwartz.

Cremation will take place with the Legacy Cremation and Remembrance Center in Ligonier, Indiana.

Jan 8, 2025

Arlena L. Connett, age 65, of Goshen, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Goshen Hospital.  Arlena was born on February 23,1959 in Mason, West Virginia to John and Ella Norma Mae (Swartz) Wilson, Jr. She married Ronald Connett on June 7, 1987.

Arlena is survived by her husband, Ronald Connett of Goshen; children; Keith Williams...

Jan 2, 2025

It is with deep sadness that the Matson Family announces the passing of a father, brother and uncle, Barry Dean Matson on January 2, 2025 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN.

Barry was born on February 6, 1946, to James C and Fancheon Gilbert Matson in Fort Wayne, IN.

Formerly of Chicago, IL and...

Nov 27, 2024

Daniel R. Moreno, age 36, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep at home on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. He was born on February 11,1988 in Goshen, Indiana. Daniel was a life-long resident of Ligonier. He enjoyed playing his guitar, professional wrestling, playing cards, and watching old television shows. He loved making up funny songs, acting silly, and...

Nov 16, 2024

The family of Gail Lynn Johnson of Syracuse, Indiana is heartbroken to announce her passing on November 16, 2024. She was born on January 19, 1955 to Rudy Eugene Abshire, Sr and Bethel Mae (Johnson) Shelton in Charleston, WV. Gail never met a stranger. She was a ray of sunshine to everyone she was around and her...

Nov 8, 2024

Kenneth Lyle Lynch, age 62, of Goshen, Indiana passed away on Friday November 8, 2024 at home. He was born on November 28, 1961, the son of Lyle and Charlotte (Lawson) Lynch in Goshen.

Kenny is survived by two sisters, Karen Shoup of New Carlisle, Indiana; Dee Lynch of Goshen, Indiana; and an uncle, Chuck Lawson of...

Oct 25, 2024

Erma Sue Mackin, 85, of Ligonier, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 at home. She was born on November 19, 1938 in Horatio, Arkansas to Isabel and Opal (Smith) Green. She married William Mackin on August 27, 1960 in Kingman, Arizona.

Her favorite place to be was at home with her family....

Oct 24, 2024

Juanita Magallanes, age 71, of Cromwell, passed away on October 24, 2024 at home. She was born on September 26, 1953 to Domingo & Guadalupe (Rangel) Cruz in Marion, IN. On September 12, 2009 she married Juan Magallanes in Ligonier.

Juanita stayed home and raised her family, but also worked at Home Crest...

Oct 14, 2024

Phillip J. Stinson, 82, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 14, 2024. He was born to Neil and Bonnie Stinson on December 29, 1941, in Fort Wayne, IN.

Phil went to James H. Smart School and then New Haven High School, where he met the love of his life, Judi. Their adventures together lasted 61...

Sep 20, 2024

Joan Darlene (Frehse) Reeve, 94, of Albion, passed away Friday, September 20, 2024. Joan was born on April 1, 1930 in South Bend, Indiana to parents, Frank and Carmine (Hart) Frehse.

She leaves behind her two sons, Gary (Lori) Reeve of LaGrange and Randy (JoEllen) Reeve of Albion; son-in-law Duane Winebrenner; sister, Suzanne...

Sep 20, 2024

Charles Leonard Ferguson Sr., age 73, of Cromwell, Indiana passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024 at 8:32 am at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born on June 2, 1951 the son of George William Ferguson Sr. and Margie Louise (Wheatley) Morgan in Chicago, Illinois. Chuck served his country honorably in the United States Army including a tour in...

Aug 4, 2024

Marvin Lee Adkins II, age 37, of Goshen passed away on August 4, 2024. He was born on July 8, 1987 to Lee Adkins and Tress (Diaz) Cathey in Goshen, Indiana.

Skeeter is survived by father, Lee and Kimberly Adkins of Elkhart; mother, Tress and Kaydance Cathey of Meced, California; two daughters, Naomi...

Jul 20, 2024

Sarah Ann Vaughn, 73, went home to the loving arms of Jesus Christ on July 20, 2024. Sarah was born, the fourth daughter of Richard A and Georgette C Rousseau, on October 11, 1950. She married her high school sweetheart, Kenneth F. Vaughn Jr., on September 11, 1971, and they spent 59 happy years together since their teenage years....

Jul 16, 2024

Philip Gordon, age 70, of Cromwell, passed away on July 16, 2024 at Goshen Hospital. He was born on May 17, 1954 to Howard and Rosalee (Rosenogle) Gordon in Kendallville. He married Jan Gordon on October 2, 1976 in Albion, Indiana.

Philip loved going to flea markets and auctions, fishing, hunting and watching...

Jul 4, 2024

Linda L. Anglemyer, 77, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at Elkhart General Hospital following complications from an earlier stroke.

Linda was born on March 2, 1947, in Elkhart, Indiana, to Forrest and Arvilla (Maust) Anglemyer. She attended Concord High School and began her career at CTS Corp. after graduating in 1965....

May 19, 2024

April Ann Alber, 43, of Three Rivers, MI, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024 surrounded by so many of her loved ones. She was born on February 21, 1981 to Fred Wayne and Candy (Chapman) Gallay in Three Rivers.

April had known Eric Alber for many years, even as classmates back in elementary school. He pursued...

May 16, 2024

David M. Vanatti, 73, of Cromwell, Indiana, passed away on May 16, 2024 at home. He was born on March 28, 1951 in Brazil, Indiana to Richard Vanatti Jr. and Mildred K. (Jones) Vanatti.

He married Phyllis L. Price on May 10, 1981 in Carbon, Indiana; she preceded him in death on June...