Jonathan E. Gaerte, 46, Wawaka, died Friday, April 21, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born April 6, 1977. He is survived by his parents, Edd and Brenda Gaerte, Wawaka; children, Delylah Gaerte, Garrett, and Nathaniel Gaerte, Garrett; sister, Lori (Todd) Miller, Wawaka; and … Read More
Sharon Rose Guyas, age 85, of Syracuse, went peacefully to her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, after a battle with dementia. She was born May 30, 1937, to Arthur & Mildred (Richhart) Snowberger. She was greeted in heaven by her husband, George Richard Guyas, whom she … Read More
William Ray Baker, 82, Berrien County, Michigan, died at 3:02 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph, Mich. He was born June 3, 1940. On Sept. 9, 1978, he married Connie Bowman, who survives. He also is survived by his children, Hannah Baker, Berrien Springs, … Read More
Morris Glen Durham Sr., 87, Ligonier, died Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Lutheran Life Villages, Kendallville. He was born May 19, 1935. On June 1, 1957, he married Marjorie Hoover, who survives. He also is survived by his daughter, Jolene Durham, Ligonier; son, Morris G. “Bub” (Kim) Durham … Read More
Jeanette M. Wilcox, 77, Kimmell, died Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at The Waters of LaGrange. She was born Feb. 19, 1946. In 1968, she married Robert Duane Wilcox, who preceded her in death in 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Laura (Mike) Miller of Kimmell; three grandchildren; … Read More
Samantha Kathlyen Mast, 28, Elkhart, died Sunday, April 16, 2023, at home. She was born Jan. 30, 1995. She is survived by her parents, Nathan (Michelle) Mast, Goshen, and Consuela (Robert) Geller, Kimmel; two children, Leo Daniel Ray Mast and Jayden Carter Robert Mast; siblings, Corinne Stanfill, Goshen, … Read More
Angela Lee Chapman, 64, Goshen, died at 12:50 a.m. Saturday, April 8, 2023. She was born June 6, 1958. She is survived by three daughters, Samantha Chapman, Kristina Bauer, and Felicia Brown; three grandchildren; and four sisters, Anna Chapman, Maria (Wilbur) Yoder, Susan (Larry) Ingram and Tina Vigar. … Read More
Sharon Desper, 66, Fort Wayne, formerly of Ligonier, died at 4:15 a.m. Monday, April 10, 2023. She was born Nov. 24, 1956. She is survived by her brothers, William Hunter Brownback, Fayetteville, N.C., and Dean Arthur Brownback, Fort Wayne. Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier, is handling arrangements.
Read MoreGary L. Clemons, 75, Ligonier, died Monday, March 13, 2023, at Parkview Noble Hospital, Kendallville. He was born June 1, 1947. His wife, Sherry, Ligonier, survives. He also is survived by children, Glenda (Terry) Kinzer, Londonderry, Ohio, Kevin (Annette) Clemons, Londonderry, Ohio, and Kim (Rick) Cottrill, Chillicothe, Ohio; … Read More
Carl Edward Hudelson, 85, Goshen, died Sunday, March 26, 2023, at his home. He was born Dec. 2, 1937. On July 19, 1959, he married Margaret I. Warren, who preceded him in death in 2019. He is survived by three daughters, Penny (Darrick) Huston, Wolcottville, Heidi (Randy) Helblig, … Read More
William L. Weeks, 96, Albion, died Saturday, March 25, 2023. He was born April 24, 1926. His wife, Barbara Oelfke Weeks, preceded him in death. He is survived by three sons, Bob Weeks, Albion, David (Janel) Weeks, Mishawaka, and Barry Weeks, Albion; three grandchildren; and a sister, Ruth … Read More
Gary L. Clemons, 75, Ligonier, died on Monday, March 13, 2023, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. Arrangmeents are currently pending with Yeager Funeral Home.
Read MoreDawn Renae Jones, 53, Kendallville, died Thursday March 16, 2023, at 4:06 p.m. in Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on Sept. 4, 1969. She is survived by three children, Alicia (David Kowalczyk) Jones of DeMotte, Loren Jones of Kendallville,and Nicholas Jones of Auburn; her … Read More
James F. Cook, 93, died Sunday, March 12, 2023, at home. He was born March 24, 1929. On April 12, 1947, he married Thelma Stingley, who preceded him in death in 2010. He is survived by his children, Judy Clayton, Kimmell, Larry (Katie) Cook, Albion, and Peggy (Kenneth) … Read More
Marvin E. Blackshire, 66, Ligioner, died Saturday, March 11, 2023, at home. He was born April 27, 1956. On Nov. 21, 1975, he married Vicki Murphy, who survives. He also is survived by his daughter, Sara (Mark) Glick, Albion; three grandchildren; one great grandchild; a brother, Danny (Norma) … Read More
Charles Ray Nelson, 75, Ligonier, died Monday, March 6, 2023, at Parkview Randallia Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Nov. 11, 1947. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Patti Nelson. He also is survived by three sons, Jody (Andrea) Nelson, Chris Nelson and Josh (Kristina) … Read More
