Gene L. Lightner Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gene L. Lightner of Ligonier, Indiana, who passed away on July 28, 2024, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gene L. Lightner to show support.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Leo F. Lightner and Margaret Rose Lightner (Toth); his friends, Chuck Schlemmer and Prophetstown; his wife Elizabeth Lightner of Fort Wayne; his daughters, Jennifer Mawhorter (Monte) and Melinda Lightner; and his grandchildren, Erik, Erin (Draven Rasler), Kyle, Emily Mawhorter and Cody Worman (Michaela Oaks).

Memorial contributions may be directed to Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center or The Elkhart River Restoration Association.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Yeager Funeral Home

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