Obituaries
Ligonier, Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries in Ligonier, IN and the surrounding area
Gary "Butch" Lee Johnson
Mar 2, 2015
Gary “Butch” Lee Johnson, 65, of Ligonier, IN passed away on March 2, 2015. On November 25, 1949 he was born to Bernell V. and Alma (Schneider) Johnson in Monroe, Wisconsin. He married Deborah S. Babler on September 28, 1974. He attended Monroe High school and went on to serve honorably in the United States Army. After his discharge...
Sue Ann Nowlin
Jan 27, 2015
Sue Ann Nowlin, of Fort Wayne, IN, laid her weary head to rest on Wednesday, January 27, 2015 at 4:28 PM. She was fifty years old. Born on October 26, 1965, the daughter of Donald Roy and Donna I. (Thunander) Seidner in Goshen, IN. She is survived by three children, Daneille (Joey) O’Haver of Goshen, IN, and Brandon Dills...
David Snyder
Dec 27, 2014
David Snyder, 50, of Elkhart, passed away on December 27, 2014 in Elkhart, Indiana. He was born on November 28, 1964 in Peru, Indiana to Harry P. and Lula (Ray) Snyder Sr. Surviving are his mother, Lula Snyder of Ligonier, IN; three daughters Ashley, Amber, and Avery all of Peru; one sister, Vicki (James) Ritcher of Peru; four brothers...
William Kann
Dec 19, 2014
LEESBURG - William H. Kann, 81, passed away peacefully Dec 18th at home surrounded by his loving family, after a brief but bravely fought battle with cancer. He was born 3-3-33 in Galesburg, Illinois to Elmer & Catherine Kann. He married Karen, the love of his life, on June 8, 1978, who survives in Leesburg, IN. Bill proudly served...
Darlene Sue Watson
Dec 15, 2014
Darlene Sue Watson, age 61, of Hudson, Indiana, passed away on December 15, 2014, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born on December 4, 1953, the daughter of Guy and Beverly (Boyd) Watson in Auburn, Indiana. She is survived by her companion of over 30 years, Van Kirk Hire of Hudson, Indiana; a son, Erik...
Martin Niles Johnson
Dec 14, 2014
Martin Niles Johnson, age 52, of Union City, Indiana passed away on Sunday, December 14th, 2014. He was born on February 25, 1962, the son of Herman and Nancy (Schepers) Johnson in Union City, Indiana. He is survived by his parents and four siblings; Sheila (Steve) Stanley of Ocala, Florida, Don Johnson of Cicero, Indiana, Brenda (Kim) Johnson of...
Christine L. Knight
Nov 24, 2014
Christine L. Knight, 59, of Kendallville, IN, died Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, at Parkview Regional Hospital, Fort Wayne at peace with the Lord. She was born on September 15, 1955, in Kendallville, the daughter of the late Delbert and Maxine Nickerson Wilks. On August 1, 1992, Christine was united in marriage to Harry Knight in Kendallville. He survives. Christine...
Sharon Schroeder
Sep 23, 2014
Sharon M. Schroeder, age 68, passed away on September 23 at Lutheran life Villages after a three year battle with cancer. Sharon was born October 14, 1945, to William and Doris Hrapcak. On December 1, 1963, she married the love of her life, Theodore D. Schroeder. Together they raised four children. Sharon worked as a nurse’s aide and medication...
Robert G. Rice
Sep 5, 2014
Robert G. Rice, age 85, of Wawaka, IN passed away on Friday, September 5, 2014 at 4:20 PM in Albion. He was born on March 20, 1929 to Ivan and Mabel (Halderman) Rice in Kimmell, Indiana. On December 23, 1955, he married Evelyn L. Crouse. She survives. He graduated from Wawaka High School in 1947. Mr. Rice served his...
Curtis Ray Campbell Sr
Aug 24, 2014
Curtis Ray Campbell Sr., age 68, of Eustis FL passed away on Sunday Aug 24, 2014 at Millers Merry Manor. He was born on March 9, 1946 in Nashville, TN to Owen and Margaret (Skaggs) Campbell. On April 25, 1970 he married Marcia Eakright. He is survived by his wife, Marcia; 5 children, Michelle Campbell, Angela (Joe) Keller, Annette...
Steven Rice
Aug 23, 2014
Steven R. Rice, age 55, of Wawaka, IN passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2014 at 11:18 AM at home. He was born on August 30, 1958 to Robert G. and Evelyn L. (Crouse) Rice in LaGrange, IN. He graduated from West Noble High School in 1977. Steven enjoyed cooking. Surviving are his parents; two siblings, Charles Rice of...
Forretta Ellen Liniger
Jun 30, 2014
Forretta Ellen Liniger, age 66, of Milford, IN passed away on Monday, June 30, 2014 at 8:52 PM following an extended illness. She was born on October 16, 1947 the daughter of Forrest & Clora (Fink) Adams in Elkhart County, IN. On December 20, 1994 she married Benjamin Liniger; he survives. Also surviving are her children, Ellen Vandiver of...
Michelle R. Randol
May 20, 2014
Michelle R. Randol, 47, of Kendallville, IN, passed away on May 20, 2014 in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on September 21, 1966 in Kendallville, IN to Charles and Lynn (Criswell) Crawford. She married Randy Randol on October 2, 1992 in LaGrange County, IN. She is survived by her husband, Randy, of Kendallville; 3 Daughters: Cassandra Ann Crawford...
Michael Betts
May 11, 2014
Michael Betts, age 42, of Lexington, KY passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2014 at 8:40 PM at the family cottage on Harper Lake, Kimmell, IN. He was born on March 17, 1972 to John and Pat (Weeks) Betts in Chicago Heights, IL. On May 4, 2014 he married Angela Meyers. She survives. He graduated from Crete-Monee High School...
Kim Ryan Coffelt
May 8, 2014
Kim Ryan Coffelt, 64, of Corunna, IN passed away on May 8, 2014 at home. He was born on February 27, 1950 in Kendallville, IN to Robert and Doris (Friskney) Coffelt. He is survived by 2 daughters; Megan Depew and Nicole Harper, both of Kendallville, and 2 sons; Douglas and Tony Crawford of Mooreville, MS. Kim is survived by...
Arthur Grier
Mar 14, 2014
Arthur Grier, of Kendallville, passed away March 14th, 2014 at his home. Legacy Cremation and Remembrance Center are handling his arrangements.
John Russell Hollowell, Jr.
Feb 27, 2014
John Russell Hollowell, Jr., of Ligonier, passed away on February 27, 2014 at his home. He was born June 25, 1955 to John Russell and Julia Hollowell, Sr. He is survived by his fiancé, Tina Channing of Goshen, IN; 3 Children: Heather Paradise, Jesse Hollowell and John R. Hollowell, III; Brothers: Lloyd R. Hollowell of Topeka, Thomas B. Hollowell...
William Hrapcak
Feb 26, 2014
William Hrapcak, of LaGrange passed away on February 26, 2014 at the age of 92. He was born on February 9, 1922. He married Doris Koedyker in 1948. He survived by two daughters Sharon Schroeder of LaGrange, Linda Corman of LaGrange; 7 grandchildren , Tim (Konnie) Schroeder, Ted (Tara Monroe) Schroeder, Kathleen (Norman) Lovely, Sue (Ken) Malone, Melissa Taylor,...
Robert Kitt
Jan 1, 2014
Robert “Alvin” Kitt, of Albion passed away on January 1, 2014 at the age of 81. He was born on November 11, 1932 the son of Herschel Martin and Irene M. (Chilchote) Kitt in Albion, IN. On December 23, 1950 he married Laura Rice in Wawaka, IN. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Laura Kitt of...
Jesse Wilburn Mullins
Nov 10, 2013
Jesse Mullins, age 63, of Elkhart passed away on November 10, 2013 at his home in Elkhart, Indiana. He was born on March 24, 1950 to Jethro and Draxie (Robinson) Mullins in Clintwood, Virginia. He is survived by a daughter, Jessica (Clinton) Wood of Ligonier and a son, Aaron Mullins of Goshen; four grandchildren; two brothers Nelson (Dixie) Mullins...
