Bradford F. ‘Brad’ Cogar
Bradford Franklin “Brad” Cogar, 79, Topeka, formerly of Wawaka, died Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. He was born March 26, 1944. He is survived by two children, Bruce (Renee) Cogar, Mansfield, Ohio, and Susie (Douglas) Rush, Topeka; 13 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; a brother, Larry Cogar, Mansfield, Ohio; and several … Read More
Donald ‘Donnie’ Routson
Donald “Donnie” Routson, 76, died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, in Ligonier. He was born Dec. 23, 1946. His wife, Janet, survives. He also is survived by daughters, Genevieve (Greg) Luebke and Patricia (Steve) Barthlow; sons, Bruce (Darla) Routson and Raymond Blosser; sisters; Betty Martin, Vena Showalter and Sheri … Read More
Margaret Ann ‘Peggy’ Stuckman
Margaret Ann “Peggy” Stuckman, 63, Ligonier, died Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born July 22, 1960. On Oct. 21, 1989, she married Randy Stuckman, who survives. She also is survived by her daughter, Brandi (Lane) Leitch, Kendallville; two grandchildren; brother, … Read More
Burdette ‘Pud’ Main
Burdette “Pud” Main, 80, Bremen, died Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. He was born Jan. 14, 1943. He was preceded in death by his companion of 34 years, Mary Jo Shumaker, Bremen. He is survived by his four children, Curtis (Deb) Main, Wyatt, Scott Main, Edwardsburg, Brady (Cindy) Main, … Read More
Douglas Frank Wiley
Douglas Frank Wiley, 79, South Whitley, died unexpectedly of natural causes at his home at 5 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. He was born on Sept. 25, 1944, in Kendallville. He is survived by his long-term girlfriend: Ellen M. Kelder, South Whitley; a son: John Stanley “Stan” Wiley, … Read More
Tracey J. Howard
Tracey J. Howard, 63, Ligonier, passed away on Nov. 16, 2023, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on Aug. 6, 1960, in Goshen. On June 17, 1979, she married Dean Howard in Wawaka at the United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband: … Read More
Patricia ‘Pat’ Linn
Patricia “Pat” Linn, 85, Goshen, formerly of Cromwell, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at Goshen Hospital. She was born April 27, 1938. On Oct. 15, 1966, she married Melvin Linn, who preceded her in death in 1990. She is survived by Melvin’s children, Dawna (Joe) Hewitt, Albion, Kim … Read More
Louise E. Kirkpatrick
Louise E. Kirkpatrick, 74, Mongo, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Parkview Noble Hospital, Kendallville. She was born Feb. 7, 1949. On Sept. 10, 1966, she married Dick L. Kirkpatrick Sr., who survives. She also is survived by her children, Dicky Kirkpatrick, Wolcottville, Sherry (Dan) Burlew, Mongo, and … Read More
Ruth Ann Hite
Ruth Ann Hite, 85, Ligonier, died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. She was born Aug. 18, 1938. On Feb. 18, 1967, she married Bill Hite, who survives. She also is survived by her children, Rebecca Ann “Becky” Stoltzfus and Harlan Dean Hite; one grandchild; sister, Carolyn Hidgon-Carrithers; brothers, Mike … Read More
Sandra L. Hoover
Sandra Lou Hoover, 89, Topeka, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at Life Care Center, LaGrange. She was born Sept. 24, 1934. On July 29, 1967, she married Wilbur “Roy” Hoover Jr., who survives. She also is survived by her children, Lori (Daniel) Rulong, Mentor, Ohio, Michael (Carol) Young, … Read More
David R. Fought
David R. Fought, 85, Topeka, died unexpectedly Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, while farming. He was born Sept. 15, 1938. On March 18, 1961, he married Bonnie Sather, who preceded him in death in 2009. He is survived by two sons, Martel “Marty” D. Fought, Topeka, and Daniel W. … Read More
Etta Borkholder
Etta (Schmucker) Borkholder, 75, Nappanee, died at 1:04 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, at home. She was born March 7, 1948. On June 4, 1970, she married Larry Borkholder, who survives. She also is survived by her children, David (Regina) Borkholder, Milford, Ruth (Glenn) Miller, Nappanee, Rose (Kenneth) … Read More
Forrest L. Feightner
Forrest Lee Feightner, 91, Ligonier, died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, at Goshen Hospital. He was born Aug. 26, 1932. On July 2, 1955, he married Peggy J. Ramsby, who preceded him in death in 1998. On Nov. 4, 2000, he married Peggy E. Moore, who survives. He also … Read More
Randy J. Goon — PENDING
Randy J. Goon, 69, Warsaw, died Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, at Avalon Village, Ligonier. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Warsaw.
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Irene L. Losee
Irene L. Losee, 73, Ligonier, died Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, at home. She was born Aug. 29, 1950. She is survived by her siblings, Louise LeCount, Ligonier, Helen Bevis, Ligonier, Vernon (Wanda) Hall, Lois (Merlin) Isaac, Wawaka, Billy (Brenda) Hall, South Carolina, Peggy (Eleazar) Cadena, Ligonier, John (Monica) … Read More
Paula M. Garza
Paula M. Garza, 71, Ligonier, died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, at home. She was born July 24, 1952. On May 5, 1971, she married Fernando Garza. She is survived by her children, Fernando (Karata) Garza Jr., New York, and Nancy Oviedo, Ligonier; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and sisters, … Read More