Obituaries
Ligonier, Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries in Ligonier, IN and the surrounding area
James D. Morrison
Sep 15, 2013
James D. Morrison, 63, of South Bend, passed away at 7:30 P.M. Sunday September 15, 2013 at his home. He was born as Raymond Sharp to Cora F. (Niver) and Donald Sharp. He was raised by Cora & Raymond Loy. He is survived by 3 children: Matthew (Sonja) Sharp, Justin (Keturah) Morrison and Carrie Morr. 9 Grandchildren also survive,...
Julia Conley
Aug 15, 2013
Julia Conley, 71, of Topeka, IN, passed away on August 15, 2013 at Miller’s Merry Manor in LaGrange, IN. She was born on February 11, 1942 in Chicago, IL to Steve & Ann Radazewski. She married Charles Fredrickson. He preceded her in death. She then married Don Conley, who also preceded her in death. Mrs. Conley is survived by...
Robert Grotemat
Mar 24, 2013
Robert Roy Grotemat, age 74, of Fort Wayne passed away on Sunday March 24, 2013 at Parkview Regional Center. He was born on September 11, 1938 in Ludington, Michigan to Roy Charles & Dorothy Marie (Pfeifer) Grotemat. On April 4, 1964 he married Pauline T. Grace. He is survived by his wife, Pauline; three children, Michael Grotemat, Evan (Sonja)...
Mary Strawser
Mar 24, 2013
Mary Strawser, age 88, of Ligonier passed away on March 24, 2013 at Avalon Village in Ligonier, Indiana. She was born on November 12, 1924 to John and Helen Wolovlek in St. Joseph, Michigan. In September of 1946 she married Robert Wade Strawser, he preceded her in death. Mrs. Strawser worked for Cooper Tire before retirement. She attended St....
Sarah Rettig
Mar 21, 2013
Sarah AnnMarie Rettig, 67, of Fort Wayne, died peacefully on Thursday, March 21, 2013. Surviving are her 4 children: Shelly (James) Cassell, Erik (Stacy) Certain, Sonja (Evan) Grotemat, and Heather Harmon. She is also survived by several grandchildren and siblings. Sarah devoted her life to God and to her children – they were her greatest love. She also spent...
Doris M Hrapcak
Jan 11, 2013
Doris M. Hrapcak, age 85, of Lagrange, IN passed away on Friday, January 11, 2013 at 4:25 PM at Miller’s Merry Manor of Lagrange. She was born on February 13, 1927 in Gary, IN to Henry and Charlotte (Anstack) Koedyker. In June 1948, she married William J. Hrapcak; he survives. Doris was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church of...
Levi Lehman
Dec 22, 2012
Levi Lehman, 67, of Ligonier, passed away on December 22, 2012 in Goshen. He was born on August 17, 1945 in LaGrange County to John & Mary (Bontrager) Lehman. Levi is survived by 3 brothers: Daniel (Tannice) Lehman of Topeka, Edward (Lee) Lehman of Huntsville, AL and John (Penny) Lehman of Clearfield, IA. Levi worked in several area mobile...
Francisco J. Marmolejo
Sep 29, 2012
Francisco J. Marmolejo, 73, of Aguascalientes, Mexico, passed away on September 29, 2012 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on October 4, 1938 to Angel Marmolejo and Carmen Castaneda in Aguascalientes, Mexico. A cremation committal will take place at Legacy Cremation & Remembrance Center in Ligonier. Below is a letter written to Mr. Marmolejo from...
Kristopher E. Stout
Jul 26, 2012
Kristopher E. Stout, age 35, of Ligonier, IN passed away at his residence on July 26, 2012. He was born on August 26, 1976 to Joe and Linda (Martin) Plant in Bay City, TX. Mr. Stout is survived by his friend, David Green of Ligonier; and his mother, Linda Plant. He is also survived by his adopted father, Kevin...
Frances Evelyn Mcglocklin
Apr 20, 2012
Frances Evelyn McGlocklin, 84, of Albion, IN passed away on Friday, April 20, 2012 at 10:20 AM at Avalon Village. She was born on January 6, 1928 to Mae Irene (Bonar) Rarick and Wilmer Jasper Rarick in Wolf Lake, IN. Frances enjoyed playing bingo and also putting together puzzles in her free time. She is survived by one daughter,...
Cynthia L. Franklin
Apr 17, 2012
Cynthia Lynn Franklin, age 61, of Kendallville, IN and formerly of Nashville, TN passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at her residence. She was born on August 17, 1950 to Leamon W. & A. Lorene (Hursey) Franklin. She graduated from East Noble High School in the spring of 1968 and attended IU starting in the fall. She obtained...
Cheryl J. Cox
Mar 2, 2012
Cheryl J. Cox, age 51, of Goshen, IN left IU Health Goshen Hospital on March 2, 2012 at 1:16 PM to forever be with her mom and dad. She was born on April 20, 1960 to Arley “Bud” and Dulcie (Criner) Cox in Charleston, WV. She is survived by three children, Penny (Clay) Moore of Albion, Jenifer Erwin of...
Norman "Gene" Sutherlin
Jan 18, 2012
Norman “Gene” Sutherlin, age 83, of Kendallville passed away on January 18, 2012 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on April 11, 1928 to Clyde & Margaret (Sublet) Sutherlin in Cloverdale, IN. Gene had worked for Foundations in Albion since 1974. He loved to be outdoors, watching Nascar while cheering for Tony Stewart, watching his...
