Yeager Funeral Home

06/05/2026

Marilyn E. Fought

Marilyn E. Fought, 87, of Ligonier, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026 at Auburn Village.

She was born on April 8, 1939 in West Virginia to the late John and Margaret (Ryan) Daugherty.

She graduated from high school as Salutatorian and then moved to Arlington, Virginia to work for the State Department doing transcriptions for Senators. It was there that she met her husband, Byron Fought, while he was serving in the Army. The two were married in June of 1962 and he preceded her in death in 2025.

Mrs. Fought was a devoted Homemaker and the Business Manager of the family business, always putting her family first, She will be fondly remembered for deep love of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Marilyn loved to attend her grandchildren’s sporting events, concerts, and dance recitals. She also enjoyed going to the movies.

She is survived by her children, Cary Fought, Roger Fought, Colleen Kelley, Tim Fought, Janet Fought, and Owen Fought; grandchildren, Stephan, Kendall, Cameron, Mallorie, Bethany, Ava, Adalyn, Jacqueline, and Jade; five great-grandchildren; and sisters, Kathleen Horvath, Rosemary Davis, and Sharon Vigilante.

Also preceding her in death were siblings, Joanne and Jack.

Funeral Services will take place on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 6 p.m. at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South, Ligonier, with Calling from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 1 p.m. at Marion National Cemetery.

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06/05/2026

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06/04/2026

Darwin J Spaw

Darwin J Spaw, 54, of Rome City, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.

He was born on June 25, 1971 to the late Dennis and Barbara (Yaney) Bollenvaugh.

Darwin worked as a welder for Reliable and Worrells Automotive in Kendallville.

Darwin will always be remembered for his devotion to working hard, and most importantly, his family.

He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Spaw; daughter, Amber (Ricardo) Peralez; five grandchildren; sisters, Amy Irvin and Tina Sloan; step-daughter, Ellie Coblentz and Eva Coblentz; and several nieces and nephews.

Also preceding him in death was a sister, Kim Spaw.

Per Darwin’s wishes, cremation services will take place.

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06/03/2026

Debra Ann Franks

Debra Ann Franks passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family after fighting a courageous battle with remarkable dignity and strength. Through every challenge, Deb showed a resilience and bravery that inspired all who knew and loved her.Deb was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Donald Knafel, and by her older brother, Donnie Knafel.She is survived by her son, Michael Vittorio; her brothers Ron (Betsy) Knafel and Randy (Tracey) Knafel; nephew Nick (Brooke) Knafel; her great-nieces, Brynleigh and Nova Knafel; and her nephew and niece, Jackson Knafel and Molly Knafel.Deb loved deeply and fiercely. Her family meant everything to her, and she treasured every moment spent with those she loved most. She also adored her beloved Corgies, Persephone and Minnie, and rarely missed cheering on Alabama football.Anyone who knew Deb knew the warmth of her spirit and the joy of her presence. She had a smile that could light up any room and a way of making people feel welcomed, loved, and seen. Her strength, humor, and love will be remembered always.Though our hearts are broken, we take comfort in knowing that her suffering has ended and that the love she gave so freely will remain with us forever.

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06/03/2026

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06/01/2026

Hello, June. 🌼
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05/29/2026

Sometimes the simplest gestures mean the most. 🤍

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05/28/2026

Travis E. Teague

Travis E. Teague, 49, of Wawaka, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026 surrounded by his family.

Travis was born on October 15th, 1976 in Columbia City, Indiana to Roy Teague and Bonnie (Short) DeBolt. Travis grew up in Cromwell, Indiana with his parents and his sister, Tracey.

Travis enjoyed playing guitar, making handmade gifts for his loved ones, watching Notre Dame and Tennessee football, and was also a Buffalo Bills fan.

He loved the mountains and the ocean. He loved garage sales, thrift stores, and was up for any kind of adventure or road trip.

Travis will be missed for his kind heart. He was always willing to help someone because he understood what they were going through. He had a great love for animals, especially dogs.

He loved listening to his favorite rock and roll bands, The Doors and Pink Floyd, and he enjoyed sitting by a fire and enjoying a cold beer.

Travis graduated from West Noble High School and Vincennes University. He worked in shipping and receiving most of his life and enjoyed being a forklift operator.

Travis had several lifelong friends that he considered brothers: Russell Young, Aaron Bauer, and Ben Wallbank.

Travis is survived by his mother Bonnie and stepfather Rick DeBolt of Wawaka; his sister Tracey (Todd Buckland) Teague of Lagrange; stepsisters Elizabeth (Aaron) Lindsey of Syracuse and Susan (Ben) Darland of Mesa, Arizona; and stepbrother Stan (Melissa) Wiley of Ligonier. His three nephews, Andrew (Tayla) Fought of Kendallville, Darrin (Kaylee) Fought of Lagrange, Ted Bair of Lagrange, and two step-nephews, Dewey and Declan Lindsey of Syracuse, also survive.

He is also survived by his Aunt Martha Eichman of New Haven; his Aunt Delores and Uncle Charles Markham of Jellico, Tennessee; his Aunt Sheila Teague; his Uncle Kevin (Susie) Teague; his Uncle Doug (Sabrina) Teague; and his step-grandmother Vicky Teague, all of Churubusco; along with many cousins in Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee, all of whom he loved dearly.

Travis was preceded in death by his father, Roy; his beloved grandparents William and Evelyn Short; grandmother Mary King; grandfather Ben Teague; great-grandmother Zella Murphy; and his favorite dog, Sally.

A Memorial Gathering will be held from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South, Ligonier.

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05/27/2026

A lifetime of serving others. 💙

We are proud to have Patrick Blevins as part of the Yeager Funeral Home family. His years of ministry, dedication to serving others, and compassionate heart make him a valued part of our team and community.

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05/26/2026

Robert "Bob" Dean Gangwer

Robert "Bob" Dean Gangwer, age 80, of Ligonier, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Avalon Village. He was born and raised in Ligonier on May 2, 1946, to Dean and Irene Gangwer (Flynn). He worked for Kidd Marshmallow in Ligonier for 20-plus years.

He was preceded in death by both of his parents; two brothers, James E. Gangwer and Tom Hubbard; great-nephew, Justin E. Gard; and great-great-niece, Melody M. Gangwer.

He is survived by his sister-in-law, Nathalie Gangwer (Jackson); three nieces, Dawn (Clare) Slabach, Nathalie (Jaime) Garcia, and Jammie Gard. He is also survived by five great-nephews, three great-nieces, and many great-great-nieces and nephews.

He will be greatly missed for the lessons on life, like fishing.

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