Obituaries
Ligonier, IN. Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Ligonier and Noble County, IN.
Deborah Kay Dillon Folk
Dec 6, 2025
Deborah Kay Dillon Folk, age 72, of Goshen, IN passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN. Deborah was born on October 25, 1953, in Ravenna, OH to the late Lynn and Clyda (Cropp) Horner.
On February 27, 2014, in Goshen, IN Deborah married Calvin L. Folk, he survives. For over eighteen years,...
Banner Ernest Shull
Dec 6, 2025
Banner Ernest Shull, age 79, of Rome City, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at his home. He was born on July 11, 1946, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Charles Milton and Jeannette Mae (Schermerhorn) Shull. Banner attended Wawaka High School graduating in 1965 and was involved with FFA, 4H, and sports. Banner operated Lake Ridge Orchards, worked for...
Marcia Ann Chambers
Dec 6, 2025
Marcia Ann Chambers, age 79, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at The Waters of LaGrange in LaGrange, IN. Marcia was born on September 20, 1946 to the late Woodrow & Lucille (Hopkins) Chambers in Modesto, CA.
Marcia graduated college with a B.S. in Anthology. She had many interests and hobbies over the years. She was the...
Lori Ann Howe
Dec 5, 2025
Lori Ann Howe, age 62, of Cromwell, IN passed away at her home on Friday, December 5, 2025, at her residence. Lori was born on December 28, 1962 in Whitely County Indiana to the late Glen Harold Black and Gaynol Lynn nee LaRue Black Von Blon. She attended West Noble High School in Ligonier, IN.
On July 29, 2000, in Pigeon...
Raymond Collet
Nov 29, 2025
Raymond Collet, age 95, of Ligonier, Indiana, passed away peacefully on 29 November 2025 surrounded by family at Parkview Hospital, Kendallville, Indiana. He was born in 1930 to Louis and Edith Collet of Hamilton, Indiana.
He honorably served his country in the United States Air Force for four years during the Korean War. After his service, he served as a police...
Christena Ruth Schrock
Nov 28, 2025
Christena Schrock, age 89, of Ligonier passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Greencroft Healthcare Center in Goshen, IN. She was born at home near Goshen on February 23, 1936 to Levi and Ida Mae (Miller) Schrock. Christena attended Clinton Christian school. She was a co-owner of the Village Inn Restaurant for many years.
On May 2, 1981, in Middlebury,...
Suzanne Carolyn Lambright
Nov 25, 2025
Suzanne Carolyn Lambright, age 88, of Avilla, Indiana passed away on November 25, 2025. Suzanne was born on February 21, 1937, to the late Andrew and Louise (Vanderbosh) Pfefferkorn in Ashley, Indiana.
Suzanne grew up in Ashley, Indiana. She was a 1955 graduate of St. Joseph Catholic High School, Garrett, Indiana. Upon graduation, she attended Wayne Beauty School, Fort Wayne, Indiana...
Thomas James "TJ" Bratton
Nov 17, 2025
Thomas J. “TJ” Bratton, age 34, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2025 at Camelot Care Center in Logansport, Indiana. TJ was born on April 18, 1991 to Brian and Diane (Lemon) Bratton in Columbia City, Indiana. He graduated from Logansport High School.
He was always joyful and brought a smile to everyone’s face. TJ loved to socialize, especially with...
Mario Edgardo Sanchez Rivas
Nov 16, 2025
Mario Edgardo Sánchez Rivas, age 71, of Tegucigalpa, Honduras passed away in Ligonier, IN on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Mario Edgardo Sánchez Rivera was born on September 3, 1954 in El Paraiso, El Paraiso, Honduras to the late Manuel Sánchez and Concepcion Rivas.
On March 9, 1984, he married Rusbelinda Sánchez Maradiaga. Mario Edgardo Sánchez Rivas graduated from Universidad Autónoma de...
Teola Joy Trowbridge
Nov 7, 2025
Teola Joy Trowbridge, age 81, of Kendallville, IN and formerly of Champaign, IL, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025, at her residence. Teola was born on December 27, 1943, in Ligonier, IN to the late James Willis and Ruth nee Mault Franklin.
Teola studied two years at Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee, WI and two years at IUPUI in Fort...
Margaret Mazel Poyser
Nov 6, 2025
Margaret Mazel Poyser, age 98, of Cromwell, IN passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at The Waters of Syracuse in Syracuse, IN. She was born on January 29, 1927, in Kosciusko County, to the late Athur and Violet nee Prentice Kolberg. She graduated from Cromwell High School, Class of 1947, and was a lifetime resident of Noble County.
On August...
Monica Natalie Estrada
Nov 2, 2025
Monica Natalie Estrada, age 25, of Cromwell, IN passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, in Cromwell, IN. She was born on October 28, 2000, in Kendallville, IN to Zoila Herrera and Oscar Julian Estrada, Sr. Monica was employed by Lippert Components in Goshen, IN.
She was member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Ligonier. Monica enjoyed fashion, make-up, being with...
Sheila Marie Jett
Oct 28, 2025
Sheila Marie Jett, age 91, went to be with the LORD on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
Born in Kendallville, Indiana on April 16, 1934, she was the daughter of Bernard Ray and Beulah Doris (Sexton) Chapman. She graduated from Rome City High School with the class of 1952.
On June 29, 1952, Sheila married Ross Jett, and they welcomed three children. They...
Linda Fay Krider
Oct 26, 2025
Linda F. Krider, 77, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 7:25 a.m. at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.
Born in Tupelo, Mississippi on October 28, 1947, Linda was the daughter of Frank and Lillie Bell (Rice) Ruff. She would graduate from high school and attend college for three years.
In Fort Wayne, Indiana on...
Carlos Monrial
Oct 23, 2025
Carlos Monrial, 73, passed away at Kendallville Manor in Kendallville, Indiana on Thursday, October 23, 2025.
He was born on October 13, 1952 and worked as a factory worker in the area.
Per his wishes, cremation will take place.
Steven E. "Steve" Edsall
Oct 23, 2025
Steven E. “Steve” Edsall, age 67, of Kimmell, IN, passed away on October 23, 2025, at his home. He was born on April 1, 1958, in Columbia City, Indiana, to the late Rodger Allen and Jerron Marie (Shank) Edsall.
Steve had been resident and member of the Kimmel community for the past 41 years. He graduated from West Noble High, class...
Jerould "Jerry" L. Boyle
Oct 19, 2025
Jerould “Jerry” Lee Boyle, 85, of Albion, passed away at 9:00 am, Sunday, October 19, 2025 in Avalon Village Nursing Home surrounded by family. Jerry was born on January 7, 1940 in Angola, IN, the son of the late William and Luella (Snyder) Boyle. On September 4, 1959 in Avilla, IN, he married Cassandra “Sandy” Manges.
He is survived by his...
Abbie Mildred Potee
Oct 14, 2025
Abbie Mildred Potee, age 84 years, of Constantine, MI, previously from Emma Lake, IN, passed away on Tuesday morning, October 14, 2025, at Brentwood at Niles, Memory Care Unit in Niles, Michigan.
She was born on January 3, 1941. She was the daughter of Clark Sr. and Nanie (Amburgey) Polly, who preceded her in death. Her husband Richard (Dick) Potee also...
Heide Amrei Barthel Johnson
Oct 14, 2025
Heide Amrei Barthel Johnson was born in Altenburg, Germany on August 13, 1945, to the late Friedrich and Dorthea nee Fischer Barthel. Heide Amrei Johnson lived a life full of strength, laughter, and stories that could fill a history book.
Growing up in communist East Germany, Heide often shared memories of her daring escape as a young girl. Memories of crossing...
Mary Margaret Lowery
Oct 5, 2025
Mary Margaret Lowery
March 28, 1947 – October 5, 2025
Mary Margaret Lowery passed away on October 5, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on March 28, 1947, in Vinton County, Ohio, Mary Margaret lived a life defined by kindness, resilience, and an unwavering dedication to the well-being of others.
Her life was a beautiful reflection of love in action. As a...
