William F. Chupp, age 84, of Nappanee, died at 5:00 am, Monday, July 27, 2020 at his home after a short illness.  He was born March 20, 1936, in Kosciusko County to Floyd J. and Mary Ann (Miller) Chupp. On Jan. 1, 1959, he married Minerva D. Hochstetler.  She survives along with their children, Barbara …read more.

Frances Marie Shaw, 94, Nappanee, died at 5:35 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2020, at Hospice House in Elkhart.  She was born on May 11, 1926, in Kosciusko County, Indiana to Ethel Kilmer. She lived most of her life and raised her family in Nappanee.  On October 16, 1945 she married Robert L. Shaw, Jr. …read more.

Ryan Scott Hoffer, 69, Nappanee, passed away at 1:15 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 2020, at his residence. He was born May 6, 1951, in Elkhart, to Frank J. and Carole (Heckamen) Hoffer. He was a 1969 graduate of Nappanee High School and was a lifelong area resident. On March 19, 1999, he married Teresa Andrews …read more.

LaVern Wesley Miller, 82, Wakarusa, formerly of New Paris and Goshen, died 5:45 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 2020 at his home. He was born May 26, 1938, in Seattle, Wash., to Wesley and Ellen (Stockman) Miller. On May 26, 1962, he married Lois Ann (Blocher) Miller. Surviving are his wife, Lois Ann Miller, Wakarusa, children, …read more.

Joe Devon “Joey” Riegsecker, 28, Nappanee, passed away at 5 p.m., Tuesday, July 21, 2020, as a result from an accident.  He was born Dec. 20, 1991, in Goshen, to Joe and Linda (Hochstetler) Riegsecker.  He was a lifelong area resident. Surviving are his parents, Joe and Linda Riegsecker, Nappanee; sister, Delaine (Matthew) Troyer, Nappanee; …read more.

Vivian L. Vetor, 89, died Sunday, July 19, 2020, at Goshen Hospital. She was born Oct. 14, 1930, in Nappanee, to Denzil L. and Gertrude V. Smith Babcock. On Nov. 24, 1961, she married Fred Vetor. He survives along with two children, Cynthia R. Vetor DeLaMer and family, Egg Harbor, Wis.; and Nanette M. (Jim) …read more.

Candy L. Housouer, 63, of Nappanee, died at 3:35 a.m., Monday, July 20, 2020, at her residence of natural causes. She had been in ill health since 2004.  She was born Feb. 2, 1957 in Plymouth to Earl E. and Carolyn Sue (Ham) Elliott. Mrs. Housouer moved to Nappanee 26 years ago. She married Jerry Housouer …read more.

Mary B. Martin, 85 of Nappanee, died surrounded by her three children at 8:31 p.m. Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. Mary was born on June 8, 1935 in Seagraves, Texas, to Revada and Paula (Mangum) Helton. She married Ralph I. Martin on Nov. 24, 1960 in Amarillo, Texas. He preceded …read more.

Eleanor (Mathews) Stiffler Hillery, 93, New Paris, went to her eternal heavenly home at 2:02 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2020, after a brief illness at Goshen Hospital. She was born on Sept. 26, 1926, in New Paris, In to Lloyd and Cecelia (Arnold) Mathews. She graduated from New Paris High School and was a …read more.

Henry Joseph Yoder, 86, Nappanee, died peacefully in his sleep of natural causes at his home on Saturday, July 11, 2020.  Henry was born on Oct. 28, 1933, in Kosciusko County, to Harvey J. and Fannie (Schmucker) Yoder.  He married Wilma Miller on Nov. 15, 1956 in Nappanee, and they lived in matrimony for 63 …read more.

Eleanor Hillery, 93, New Paris, passed away at 2:02 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at Goshen Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

Gary L. Harris, 64, Columbia City, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on March 2, 1956 the son of Ervil Lee Harris and Katherine Harris (Stephenson). Gary married Mary Cooper on Sept. 22, 1983. Gary is survived by his father, Jack Stephenson of Anderson; …read more.

June Geyer, 93, Nappanee, passed away, Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at Goshen Hospital.  She was born June 9, 1927, in Kosciusko County, to Charles Jackson and Chloe Coy Jackson Stillwagen. Evelyn was a graduate of New Paris High School.  She was a lifetime area resident, born and raised in Gravelton.  Evelyn had worked for Ascot Enterprises …read more.

Donald Buck, 96, Nappanee, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 12:20 pm, Sunday, July 5, 2020, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Wakarusa. Donald was born on Oct. 10, 1923, the son of the late Carl and Leora (Dickinson) Buck near Delphi. His three years of military service in the Army included several months in Europe …read more.

Shirley L. Juday, 78, New Paris, died 12:16 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at Goshen Hospital. She was born April 13, 1942, in Elkhart, to Dwight & Kathryn (Wise) Berkey. On Dec. 31, 1974, in Syracuse, she married Gary L. Juday and he died Feb. 8, 2010. Surviving are daughters, Kristine (Bill) Bradford, New Paris, …read more.

Faron Travis Kuhns, son of Matthew F. and Sara Beth (Mullet) Kuhns, was stillborn Thursday, July 2, 2020, at Goshen General Hospital. He is survived by his parents of Nappanee; two sisters, Jennifer Kuhns and Jolene Kuhns, both at home; one brother, Karlin Kuhns, at home; paternal grandparents Freeman and Irene Kuhns, of Milford; and …read more.

Ira Martin, 50, Nappanee, died unexpectedly of natural causes, Friday, July 3, 2020 in Nappanee.  He was born Sept. 1, 1969, to Harvey M.  and Nora (Ramer) Martin. Mr. Martin was a farmer and was a former member of the Yellow Creek Old Order Mennonite Church. Mr. Martin is survived by his parents; siblings, Donald …read more.

Jeffrey Allen Murphy, 46, Columbia City, died unexpectedly at his home at 8:12 a.m. Sunday, July 5, 2020. He was born on Dec. 5, 1973, in Elkhart, a son of Gerald D. and Beverly R. (Schroeder) Murphy. Growing up in Columbia Township, he attended Columbia Township and Columbia Joint High School. He later earned a …read more.

A. Dale “Doc” Welty, 82, Wakarusa, died 1:04 a.m. Sunday, July 5, 2020, at Greenleaf Living Health Campus, Elkhart. He was born June 9, 1938, in Elkhart County, to Nelson and Elizabeth (Bontrager) Welty. On April 2, 1960, he married Nora Maxine (Schwartz) Welty. Surviving are his wife, Nora, Wakarusa, three children, Teresa (Darren) Martin …read more.

Kenneth L. “Kenny” Middaugh, 92, Nappanee, passed away, Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at Elkhart Hospice House.  He was born Nov. 26, 1927, in Marshall County, to Noble and Blanche (Balsey) Middaugh. Kenneth was a 1945 Nappanee High School graduate. On Aug. 24, 1947, he married Patricia Joann Hare in Warsaw.  Kenneth was a lifelong area …read more.

Doris Marie Nafziger, 98, Goshen, peacefully left her earthly home on June 25, and was welcomed into her eternal home in heaven by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Doris was born Oct. 29, 1921, to Harvey and Carrie King, Archbold, Ohio. At age 13, she accepted Jesus as her personal Savior and was baptized …read more.

Anthony G. Hershberger, 56, Macy, formerly of Nappanee, died at 6:39 p.m., Friday, June 26, 2020, at Kosciusko Community Hospital.  He was born May 2, 1964, in Long Beach, Calif. to Ronald and Peggy (Hall) Hershberger. Anthony was a 1983 graduate of NorthWood High School. He was a graduate of McDonald’s Hamburger University and had …read more.

Lannie D. Stecher, 67, Nappanee, died at 10:45 a.m., Saturday, June 20, 2020, at Goshen Hospital.  He had been in ill health since December. He was born July 21, 1952 in Hopkinsville, Ky. to Harold and Beatrice (Assbury) Stecher. Mr. Stecher’s first marriage was to Jill Sluder. She preceded him in death in 2007. He …read more.

William L. “Bill” Tarman, 89, of Goshen, formerly of New Paris, passed away 8:50 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2020, at Green House Village of Goshen and is now with his Lord & Savior. He was born on March 21, 1931, in Denver, Colo. to Wilma Tarman. He graduated in 1949 from New Paris High …read more.

Patricia Martin, 87, Kokomo, formerly of Nappanee, IN died at 1:19 p.m., Saturday, June 13, 2020, at Century Villa in Greentown.  She was born Oct. 17, 1932, in Nappanee to George Dewey and Ruby Martin. Miss Martin was a 1950 graduate of Nappanee High School. She moved to Kokomo in 1960. Patricia had retired from …read more.

Thomas John “TJ” Campion, 45, Nappanee, died Saturday morning, June 6, 2020, in Nappanee. He was born Dec. 24, 1974, in South Bend to Ralph and Dolores (Lentner) Campion. Mr. Campion had worked at Clayton Homes. Surviving is his girlfriend, Emillee Malkowski, Nappanee; daughters, Cindy (David) Hochstetler, Nappanee, Molly Campion, Walkerton, Ariana Campion, Natilee Campion, …read more.

Edna (Kuhns) Miller, 82, Nappanee, died at 8pm Friday, May 29, 2020 at Bremen Hospital of natural causes. She was born Jan. 28, 1938 in Kosciusko County to Levi J. and Elizabeth (Hershberger) Kuhns and lived her whole life in the Nappanee area.  On March 20, 1958, she married Edward E. Miller.  He preceded her …read more.

Infant Charlotte Rose Mast was stillborn on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at Bremen Hospital. Surviving are her parents: Cameron Mast and Kari Hoffer, Nappanee; sisters: Lily and Gretta Hoffer, both of Nappanee; paternal grandparents: Matt (Diane) Mast, Milford; Deb (Jeff Lambert) Mast, North Port, Fla.; maternal grandparents: Brian and Angie Yoder, Nappanee; paternal great-grandmother: Barbara …read more.

Martha Kulp, 95, Nappanee, died 7 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at her home. Previously, she was a resident of Waterford Crossing Health Center for for three and a half years. She was born June 20, 1924, in Nappanee, to Daniel and Ida (Weaver) Ramer. On July 25, 1943, she married Ernest Kulp and he …read more.

Robert L. “Bob” Messner, 87, Goshen, died at 5 a.m., Friday, May 15, 2020, at his residence.  He was born Jan. 27, 1933, in Nappanee to Earl and Betty (Tucker) Messner.    Mr. Messner lived his lifetime in this area. His first marriage was to Virginia Heckaman, she preceded him in death. His second marriage …read more.

Wanda Joan Miller, 77, New Paris, formerly of Wakarusa, died at 7:10 p.m. Thursday, May 14, 2020 at her home surrounded by family. She was born Jan. 17, 1943 in Elkhart County to Levon B. Weaver and Thelma O. (Hartman) Weaver Lechlitner. On Nov. 30, 1960, she married LaVerne Miller. Surviving are her husband, LaVerne, …read more.

Dorothy Waldron, 96, of Goshen, formerly of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at Courtyard Healthcare in Goshen.  She was born on Dec. 9, 1923, to George and Elisabeth (Leiter) Hoffert in Coesse. On April 21, 1946, she married Harold Waldron in Topeka. He preceded her in death in April of 1988. Mrs. …read more.

Toqualee “Toky” Joann Armington, 92, Goshen, formerly of New Paris, died 4:40 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at Cottage Garden. She was born June 1, 1927 in New Paris, to Elmer F. Harsh and Rachel Mary Rock. She was adopted by Charles and Opal Martindale, South Bend, at the age of 9 years old. On …read more.

John E. Schmucker, 60, Nappanee, died unexpectedly of natural causes at his home, at 6:30 a.m., Saturday, May 9, 2020.  He was born Jan. 22, 1960, in Elkhart to Earl and Mary (Miller) Schmucker. Mr. Schmucker lived his lifetime in this area. On Nov. 6, 1980, he married Donna Borkholder in Nappanee.   He was …read more.

Harry I. Miller was born on May 11, 1935, to Harry Sr. and Florence Miller in Jones, Mich. The fifth child of a family of seven brothers and sisters, he was raised in a loving family that preached family, honesty and hard work. On Jan. 21, 1954, Harry united in marriage with the love of …read more.

Shirley Jean Hochstetler Cox died at 1:30 a.m. on April 21, 2020, at the age of 67 from complications of a six-year battle with cancer. She was born on Jan. 6, 1953, to Jesse and Wilma Hochstetler of Nappanee, and lived the majority of her life here in Transylvania County. In 1975, Shirley graduated from …read more.

Marjorie A. Leach-Neterer, 78, Wakarusa, formerly of Goshen, died 4:30 a.m. Sunday, May 3, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor. She was born Feb. 28, 1942, in Goshen, to John Edgar AND Sally (Cook) Blakeley. On March 27, 2004, she married Dean Neterer and he died Jan. 25, 2020. Surviving are a daughter, Natalie Leach, Goshen, …read more.

Stephen D. “Steve” Hann, 63, Nappanee, formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 9:28 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on April 24, 1956, in Elkhart, to James William and Virginia Ruth (Grimes) Hann. He graduated in 1976 from Wawasee High School in Syracuse and …read more.

Wilbur D. Lemler, 87, formerly of Nappanee, went to be with the Lord and his wife Joyce at 10:20 am, Monday, April 20, 2020. Wilbur was born April 10, 1933, in Bourbon, to Walter and Gladys (Swartzlander) Lemler. Mr. Lemler was a lifelong area resident and was a graduate of Bourbon High School. Wilbur served …read more.

Stephen D. “Steve” Hann, 63, Nappanee, formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 9:28 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Dorothy Oiler Bowser, 80, of Goshen, entered into heaven Friday, April 17, 2020. She was born and grew up in West Virginia and moved to the Goshen area in 1970. On April 22, 1989 she married Jim Bowser. He died August 4, 2014. She is survived by two children, Benita (Joel) Geyer of Syracuse and …read more.

Christena M. Wixson, 89, Goshen, died at 10:22 a.m. Monday, April 13, 2020, at the home of her daughter. She was born Oct. 28, 1930, in Goshen, to Lawrence “Jim” & Carrie (Nisley) Musselman. On Dec. 4, 1948, at Millersburg Evangelical Church, she married Keith L. Wixson and he died Jan. 23, 2019. Surviving are …read more.

Evelyn D. Risser, 79, Wakarusa, died at 11:40 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor. She was born April 6, 1941, in La Junta, Colo., to John & Velma (Kiser) Evers. On July 21, 1962, she married Ellsworth “Tiny” Risser and he died Jan. 9, 2020. Surviving are two children: Michele (Jody) Schalliol, …read more.

LeAnn K. Falcon, 57, Goshen, passed away at 3:15 a.m. on Monday, April 6, 2020, at her home. She was born on May 23, 1962, in Goshen, to Leroy and Shirley (Larimer) Rassi. She lived most of her life in the Middlebury and Goshen area and graduated in 1980 from Northridge High School in Middlebury. …read more.

Carol Sue Ammerman, 65, Nappanee, died at 5:04 a.m., Saturday, April 4, 2020, at South Bend Memorial Hospital.  She has fought a 3 year battle with various health issues.  Carol was born Nov. 9, 1954, in Wabash, In to Robert and Norma (Sowers) Hamsher. Carol was lifetime area resident and a 1973 graduate of NorthWood …read more.

Sue Ellen Biller, 79, Nappanee, died at 12:35 am, Sunday, April 5, 2020, at Courtyard Healthcare Center, Goshen.  She was born Jan. 1, 1941, in Nappanee to LeRoy and Doris (Miller) Pippenger. Sue lived her lifetime in Nappanee and was a 1959 graduate of Nappanee High School.  On March 28, 1959, she married Farrel Biller …read more.

Felipe Flores, Jr., 74, Warsaw, passed away at 10:55 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2020, in his residence. He was born June 11, 1945, in McAllen, Tex., to Felipe and Isabel Flores. He was a graduate from McAllen High School in McAllen, Tex., and furthered his education with a tech degree from Notre Dame in South Bend. He …read more.

Harmon C. Hughes, 92, New Paris, died Friday, March 27, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse. He was born Oct. 23, 1927, in Three Rivers, Mich., to Curtis and Ruth (Bevvins) Hughes. On Feb. 5, 1977, he married Phyllis (Condon) Holtman. She survives along with three children: Spring Hughes, New Paris; Dennis Hughes, Maryland; and …read more.

James A. Reed, 88, Cassopolis, Mich., died Monday, March 30, 2020, at Cass County Medical Facility in Cassopolis, Mich. He was born July 22, 1931, in Elkhart County, to George and Alice (Shumaker) Reed. He was a lifetime area resident and was married to Norma Kuhn in 1953. She preceded him in death in 1996. …read more.

Margaret Ramer, 88, New Paris, died 2:20 a.m. Monday, March 30, 2020, at her home. She was born March 17, 1932, in Goshen, to Monroe and Annettie (Shaum) Martin Sr. On Sept. 6, 1953, she married James M. Ramer and he died June 3, 2017. Surviving are five children, Beverly (William) Stauffer, New Paris, Velma …read more.

Kevin R. Wagner, 59, of Middlebury died Saturday, March 28, 2020 at home. He was born October 1, 1960 in Elkhart. Survivors include his son, Nicholas Wagner of Goshen; father, Clarence Wagner of Elkhart; and a brother, Mark (Brenda) Lantz. He was preceded in death by his mother, Vera (Maxson) Wagner and a daughter, Sarah …read more.

Frances “Darlene” Martin, 94, of Goshen passed away Monday, March 30, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. She was born April 23, 1925 in Goshen to Simon and Fannie (Miller) Frey. On December 5, 1943 she married Titus L. Martin in Goshen.  They were married 67 years before his death July 12, 2011. Survivors include …read more.

Nancy L. Watkins, 83, of Wabash, died at 7:55 a.m., Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born July 11, 1936 in Wabash, to Jesse and Minnie P. (Parsons) Cole. Nancy was a 1954 graduate of Lagro High School. She married Loren Harvey “Harve” Watkins in Madison, Indiana on October …read more.

Deirdre A. Crossgrove, 88, Osceola passed away peacefully at Woodland Manor in Elkhart, on Friday, March 27, 2020. Arrangements are currently pending.

Kenneth D. “Ken” Ronk, 77, Goshen, passed away at 6:02 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2020, at his home. He was born on Dec. 28, 1942 in Grand Rapids, Mich. to Sidney and Cathleen (Dowd) Ronk. He was married on Dec. 30, 1972, in Freemont, Mich. to Carolyn C. (Kubicek) Jones who survives. He was …read more.

Suzan Higgins, 73, of Nappanee, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020. She was born February 28, 1947 in Osceola. She retired from FAI in Mishawaka after working there for several years. Higgins was a member of Union Center Church of the Brethren in Nappanee where she served as a bible study teacher for several years. …read more.

Pauline Ruth Hollamby, age 86, of Goshen, passed away at 2:47 a.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Goshen Hospital after an extended illness. She was born November 9, 1933, in Bloomingdale, Penn. to Paul Lavern and Ruth Mae (Stump) Carroll. She had lived in Long Island, NY and lived in the Nappanee area for the …read more.

June S. Schieber, 96, Wakarusa, died 2:10 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor. She was born Feb. 23, 1924 in Wakarusa, to Elmer & Bernita (Morris) Metzler. On Sept. 21, 1942, in Wakarusa, she married Walter L. Schieber and he died April 9, 1997. Surviving are a son, Allen (Peggy) Schieber, Logansport, …read more.

Barbara “Jan” (Olds) Perrin, 74, of Goshen, died Monday, March 16, 2020, at Millers Merry Manor in Wakarusa. She was born Jan. 14, 1946, in Muncie to John W. and Barbara (Weir) Olds. On Nov. 23, 1979, she married Richard Perrin.  He died January 3, 2006. Survivors include a sister, K. Jeanne (Cliff) Ziebold of …read more.

Annie Laurie Hardie, 92, long time resident of the Goshen area, passed away peacefully Monday March 9, 2020, at Greencroft Health Center. Laurie was born on Feb. 8, 1928, to John and Irma (Wolking) Ogilvie, and was raised in Albuquerque, N.M. where she attended the University of New Mexico. She moved to Chicago and became …read more.

Beverley J. Sutton, 85, Goshen, died 4:20 a.m. Monday, March 9, 2020, at Greencroft Healthcare. She was born Feb. 17, 1935, in Mooreland, to Carl and Neata (Waltz) Hoover. Surviving are four children, Cynthia Charles, Etna Green, Kent (Mila) Sutton, Winder, Georgia, Phillip (HyeSun) Sutton, Lula, Georgia, Lynnette (Willy) Thomas, Goshen, eight grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, …read more.

Edna Farmwald, 85, Bremen, passed away at 6:41 p.m., Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Signature Healthcare, Bremen.  She was born Nov. 24, 1934 to Albert and Anna (Miller) Helmuth in Arthur, Ill.  On March 13, 1958, she married Leroy Farmwald.  He preceded her in death Jan. 21, 2018. They lived in holy matrimony 59 years …read more.

Rodney Lee “Rod” Blackburn, 59, Goshen, passed away at 3:21 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, at his home. He was born on March 5, 1960, in Goshen, to Marshall and Vivian (Ratliff) Blackburn. He lived most of his life in the Elkhart and Goshen area, attended Elkhart Community Schools, and was a United States …read more.

G. Jean Bradway, 96, of the rural Atwood area, died peacefully at 6:55 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2020, at Englewood Health and Rehabilitation Center in Fort Wayne. She was born June 25, 1923, in Scott Township to George and Delia (Roberts) Beach. Jean was a graduate of Atwood High School, married Carl “Chick” Bradway, and …read more.

Lawrence W. “Doc” Frazier, 85, Millersburg, passed away at 9 a.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2020, at his home. He was born on July 12, 1934, in Nappanee, to Cleo and Estella (Pierce) Frazier. He attended Syracuse public schools and lived most of his life in the Millersburg area. He was married on April 10, …read more.

Jesse Lavon Martin, son of Russell E. and Trina D. (Shaum) Martin, was born on Nov. 23, 2016, in Fulton County. He departed this life peacefully in his mother’s arms following a sudden illness after a liver transplant on Feb. 26, 2020, at the age of 3 years, 3 months, and 3 days.  Surviving besides …read more.

Donna J. Miller, 82, Warsaw died Feb. 25 at Kosciusko Community Hospital. She was born in Goshen on Aug. 24, 1937, to Robert and Esther (Bainter) Pepple. On Aug. 5, 1956, she married her high school sweetheart, Robert G. Miller. He died March 24, 2012. Survivors include three children: Eric (Meghan) Miller, McKinney, Tex.; and …read more.

Barbara Ann Capron, 74, Bremen, passed away at 10:47 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Wakarusa. She was born on Nov. 4, 1945, the daughter of the late E. Frank and Bernice Anette (McCorkle) Morris. On Feb. 5, 1964, she married Larry Capron. She is survived by her loving husband of …read more.

Ada E. Borkholder, 81, Nappanee, passed away at 10:40 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at her nephews residence.  She was born May 2, 1938, in Marshall County to Eli J. and Catherine J. (Coblentz) Borkholder. Ada was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She was a homemaker. She is survived by a sister, Amanda …read more.

Brandon Gregory Nissley, 23, Bremen, passed away unexpectedly, at 1:02 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, at Henry County Memorial Hospital in New Castle.  He was born Feb. 17, 1997 in Marion, to Steve D. and Kelly (Bradley) Nissley.  He had lived his lifetime in the Nappanee area. Brandon had worked for Commercial Structures. He enjoyed …read more.

Dr. Donald Minter, 91, Goshen died Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, at home. He was born Nov. 26, 1928, in Nappanee, to John and Mabel (Stover) Minter. On June 19, 1954, he married Martha “Marty” Forsyth at Calvary Episcopal Church in Conshohocken, Penn. She survives along with two daughters, Donna (Bruce Brunner) Minter of Minneapolis, Minn.; …read more.

Sherry Bontrager, 61, of Nappanee, passed away after a brief illness, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Elkhart General, where she had been a patient for three weeks. She was born Aug. 23, 1958, in Columbia City, to Don and Pat (Berkes) Stangland. Sherry graduated from Central Noble High School, and later graduated from Goshen College …read more.

Robin C. Clark, 57, Warsaw, passed away peacefully at her residence, surrounded by her family at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, after a long battle with cancer. She was born Oct. 31, 1962, in Bremen to Richard and Edith (Stewart) Garner. Robin lived her lifetime in this area. She was a 1981 graduate of …read more.

Donald G. “Don” Smith, 69, Milford, passed away at 8:20 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, at his residence. He was born on Dec. 4, 1950, in Bronson, Mich. to Walter Warren and Fanny (Troyer) Smith. He graduated from Bronson High School in Bronson, Mich., attended Kellogg College in Iowa, and was a United States …read more.

Sharon K. Butler, 63, of Goshen passed from this life to her eternal home with Jesus on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, at Goshen Hospital. Sharon was born April 8, 1956, in Elkhart to James and Faye Bowers. Sharon was fun, energetic, and loved listening to music. She enjoyed going to yard sales, collecting old oil …read more.

Eli Miller, 85, passed away Wednesday morning of Feb. 5, 2020 at home.  He was born Sept. 23, 1934, to Jake and Polly (Helmuth) Miller in Arthur, Illinois. On Aug. 8, 1971 he married Mary Sue Yoder of Garden City, Missouri in Goshen. Surviving him are his wife, Mary Sue; a son, K. Erich (Kristine …read more.

Amanda Chupp, 80, of Nappanee, passed away in the loving arms of her daughter, surrounded by family, at 11:52 a.m., Monday, February 10, 2020 at Goshen Hospital.  She was born June 21, 1939 in Kosciusko County, to Levi J. and Elizabeth (Hershberger) Kuhns. On April 2, 1963 she married LaMar F. Chupp.  He preceded her …read more.

Surrounded by loving family members, Esther Marie Eby passed into the presence of our Lord, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at Hubbard Hill Estates Retirement Home, 28070 County Road 24, Elkhart, IN 46517. Esther was born on Jan. 4, 1921, in Nappanee to Cletus Miller and Clara Arvilla (Fervida) Miller. On October 16, …read more.

JoAnn Carol Schwartz, 91, Nappanee, passed away Monday, Feb. 3, 2020, at Signature Healthcare, Bremen. She was born March 13, 1928, to Delbert and Juanita Leeper in Bremen. JoAnn was a 1945 graduate of Grovertown High School.  On May 28, 1948, she married Ray Schwartz in Bremen.  He preceded her in death Aug. 1, 2011. …read more.

Herman L. Anglemyer, 85, Nappanee, died 8:20 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020 at Signature Healthcare of Bremen. He was born Nov. 15, 1934 in St. Joseph Co., to Walter & Sobrina (Collins) Anglemyer. On April 28, 1957, he married Carol J. (Culp) Anglemyer. Surviving are his wife, Carol, Nappanee, three sons, Kendall (Davona) Anglemyer, Wakarusa, …read more.

Tracy L. Norton, 53, Goshen, died Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020 at his home. He was born Dec. 19, 1966 in Goshen, to Bill & Sylvia G. (Bidwell) Green. Surviving are his girlfriend, Roxy Mikel, Nappanee, son, Michael Norton, Goshen, brothers, Rory (Lou) Norton, North Charleston, South Carolina, Jeff (Pamela) Norton, Goshen, Greg Norton, Elkhart, sister, …read more.

Dr. Rachel Harlan Link M. D., 42 passed away from cancer Monday, January 27, 2020 at her home in Springfield, Ill. She was born Monday, Sept. 19, 1977 at Goshen Hospital Goshen, Indiana to John and Esther (Stump) Harlan. She was a graduate of West Noble High School, Indiana University, and Indiana University Medical School. She …read more.

Barbara Ann Yoder, 65, Nappanee died at 4:31 a.m., Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, at her home following a short illness of cancer.  She was born June 9, 1954, in Wabash to Perry E. and Anna Mae (Mast) Yoder. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Miss Yoder is survived by sisters, Mary Alice …read more.

Billy “Joe” Havens, 84, died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, at home. He was born Nov. 28, 1935 in Bonny, Ky. to Clayton and Daisie (Murphy) Havens. On Jan. 30, 1993 he married Shirley (Nicodemus) Hapner. She survives along with two daughters, Jolene (Roger) Yoder, Shipshewana and Rosalind (Ty) Marshall, Warsaw; step-children, April (Rod) Hostetler, New …read more.

Mitchell Thomas, 60, Goshen, died Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, at his home. He was born Nov. 7, 1959 in LaGrange County, to Herman Lee & Patricia Jo Desmond. Surviving are 3 daughters, Sabrina Lee (Joseph) Hughes, Goshen, Sireana Thomas, Mishawaka, Kimberly Bell, Goshen, a half-sister, Michelle (Jason) Blackman, Katy, Texas and 7 grandchildren. He was …read more.

Duane L. Ewell, 73, of Cromwell, passed away on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on Nov. 26, 1946, the son of Lloyd and Pauline (Kline) Ewell, in Noble County. Duane graduated from Cromwell High School in 1964 and retired as Fire Chief from the Cromwell Fire Department after 20 …read more.

Ryland Lee Servantes, of Goshen, was born at 1:55 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, at St. Vincent Women’s Hospital of Indianapolis. He lived with his precious family for a few hours before passing at 3:42 p.m., when Jesus called him to his eternal Heavenly Home. He weighed 3 lbs and 15 oz and was …read more.

David H. Johnson, 77, Goshen, passed away at 7:54 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, at his residence. He was born July 24, 1942 in Burlington, Iowa to Nels Howard and Elizabeth (Haan) Johnson. David graduated from Cheshire Academy in Cheshire, CT in 1962.  He had lived in Parkridge, Ill. his whole life, until he moved …read more.

Johnny E. Flora, 83, Goshen, died 1:55 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, at Goshen Hospital. He was born Aug. 13, 1936, in Menomonie, Wisc., to John and Dorothy (Clark) Flora. On Feb. 14, 1959, he married Phyllis (Butler) Flora and she died Aug. 19, 2009. Surviving are a daughter, Teresa Flora-Miller, Goshen, step-daughter, Becky Lenz, …read more.

Robert Dean Riegsecker, 85, of Ligonier, went to live with his Lord, Jan. 1, 2020, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. Bob was born in Elkhart County, on Jan. 9, 1934, to John and Neomah Riegsecker. He married Sandra Emmert on July 26, 1964. He attended Millersburg School and received an associate degree in accounting …read more.

Phyllis Ann Beer, 93, Nappanee, died unexpectedly of natural causes at 10:41 a.m., Monday, Dec., 30, 2019, at Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Room. She was born Dec. 18, 1926, in Goshen to Roy and Orpha (Kring) Blosser. Mrs. Beer was a lifetime area resident. She was a graduate of New Paris High School and had worked at …read more.

Steven L. Pickens, 61, of Warsaw, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019, at 12:35 a.m. at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Steven was born on Aug. 18, 1958, in Letart Falls, Ohio, to Elmer and Mary (Chaney) Pickens. He was united in marriage to Janei Boykin. Steven proudly served his country in the US Army. …read more.

Wilma S. Yoder, 86, Nappanee, died at 5:50 am, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, at Elkhart Hospice House after a short illness.  She was born Aug. 7, 1933 in Elkhart County to Monroe A. and Tillie (Stutzman) Stutzman. On April 7, 1955, she married Owen J. Yoder in Nappanee.  He preceded her in death March 31, …read more.

Rudolph “Rudy” Miller, 68, Nappanee, died at 2:32 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa, after a short illness.  Rudy was born Jan. 24, 1951, in Elkhart to the Rev. David J. D. and Lydia Ann (Schwartz) Miller and was a lifetime area resident.  He had formerly attended Northwood Chapel in Nappanee …read more.

Nancy Brumbaugh Varnado, 66, died Friday, Dec. 13, 2019, at Goshen Hospital. She was born July 13, 1953 in Goshen to Richard and Florence (Lahr) Brumbaugh. In 1973 she married Sam Varnado. He survives along with her mother, Florence, and three siblings, Steven (Lois) Brumbaugh of Goshen, Deanna (Ray) Cochell of Gilbert, Arizona and Gary …read more.

Opal Grace Vance, 100, Goshen, died 10:45 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2019 at Greencroft Healthcare. Vance was born Oct. 4, 1919 in Millersburg, to Oliver Jasper & Alta Elizabeth (Brock) Sark. On Feb. 4, 1940, in Shipshewana, she married Everett C. Vance and he died Oct. 8, 1997. Surviving are daughters, Beverly (Steven) Butt, Rotunda …read more.

Norma J. Cowen, 88, of Columbia City, died at 7:33 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe where she had been a resident since 2011. Born Dec. 17, 1930, in Wheatfield, she was a daughter of the late Homer C. and Alma M. (Cooper) Woosley. Her formative years were spent in Tefft, …read more.

William D Hooley, 80, New Paris died Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at his home. He was born on Dec. 22, 1938, to Orvin H. and Pauline (Miller) Hooley in Elkhart. He is survived by Edith (Troyer) whom he married July 2, 1960, and children Joy Stutsman of Elkhart, John (Jenny) Hooley of Goshen; and Sam …read more.

Wilma I. Borkholder, 75, Nappanee, died at 1:15 p.m., Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, at Elkhart General Hospital after a sudden illness.  Wilma was born on June 1, 1944, in Three Rivers, Mich. to Edward and Sylvia (Yoder) Hochstetler.  She married Raymond E. Borkholder on May 24, 1967 in Nappanee, and was a member of the …read more.

Ginette Lucienne Rethlake, 81, Bremen, passed away peacefully in her home. Ginette was born on Dec. 22, 1937, in Pillon, France to the late Paul and Paulette (Habrant) Pirot. She married Donn Rethlake in February of 1958. He passed away on Nov. 3, 2014. She is survived by four children; Dorothy Stone of South Bend; …read more.