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10/26/2026

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10/23/2026

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10/21/2026

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10/19/2026

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10/17/2026

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10/14/2026

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10/13/2026

Christina Sue Gillespie

Christina Sue Gillespie, 58, of Albion, passed away, surrounded by family, on Sunday, October 11, 2026.

She was born on July 7, 1968, in Oxford, Ohio to the late James L. and Darlene (Riley) Johnson.

On June 17, 2006, in Ashley, she married the love of her life, Edward Gillespie.

Christina worked in retail for several area businesses including CVS, Vals, Banners, and Dollar General.

In her free time, she enjoyed playing Bingo, going to the movies, country music and Facebook. She also deeply loved her dog, Betsie.

She is survived by her husband, Edward; sisters, Elsie Weldy and Thelma (Tony) Chavez; nieces and nephews, Adrianna Weldy, Cheyenne Miller, Anthony Chavez, Ethan Chavez, and Nicholas Chavez; and numerous great-nieces and nephews.

Also preceding her in death was a brother, James Leo Johnson Jr.

Calling will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 4 p.m. until 5 p.m. at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway S., Ligonier with a Funeral Service beginning at 5 p.m. Private cremation services will follow.

Memorials may be directed to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

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10/13/2026

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10/12/2026

Patti J. Sheppard

Patti J. Sheppard, 72, of Ligonier, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026. She was born in December 1953, to Rigdon William and Beatrice Catherine Sheppard in Wolf Lake, IN.

Patti was a lifetime area resident. She worked for Catholic Charities for 35 years, was a Ligonier City Council Member for 3 terms, and was on the Board of Zoning Appeals. She was a member of the Ligonier United Methodist Church, taught Sunday school and Bible school, and was a Girl Scout leader. She also sat on the board of the Noble County Council on Aging, the Indiana State Commission of Volunteerism, was a delegate to the White House for the Council on Aging and worked for the US House of Representatives.

Patti is survived by her sisters, Lorene Ballee of Mentor, OH, Leileni “Jean” Miller of Elkhart, Billie Sheppard of Muncie; sisters-in-law, Marcia Sheppard of Fort Wayne and Sondra Sheppard of St. Joe, Michigan; and numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews, nanny, Alta Purdy

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Ronald William Sheppard and Keith A. Sheppard; and two brothers-in-law, David Ballee and Lloyd Miller.

There will be a time of visitation on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the Ligonier United Methodist Church from 12:30 p.m. until 1 p.m. with the Funeral Service beginning at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in Oak Park Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to Catholic Charities of the Fort Wayne and South Bend to be used for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program.

Yeager Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.yeagerfuneralhome.com

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10/12/2026

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