Harold W. Budd, 91, Goshen, and a life-long resident of Pulaski County, went home to be with the Lord at 10:05 p.m. Thursday, May 24. He was born on Sept. 25, 1926 in Pulaski, to the late Schuyler and Nelle Herrick Budd. He was a 1945 graduate of Pulaski High School. He served in the …read more.

Nevil F. Spicher, 85, of Nappanee, died at 7:58 a.m. Friday, May 25, 2018, at Elkhart Hospice House where he was admitted Wednesday after an extended illness. He was born Jan. 21, 1933, in Amherst County, Va. to Earl and Ethel May (Beverly) Spicher. Spicher lived most of his life in Nappanee. He married Shirley …read more.

Marcus Dean Borkholder, 56, Nappanee, died at 5 a.m.,  Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at his home, from complications of juvenile diabetes. He was born March 25, 1989, in Nappanee to John and Susan Borkholder.  He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. He leaves to mourn his parents, John and Susan Borkholder; brothers: …read more.

Carol A. Price, 75, Wakarusa, passed away at 12:44 a.m. Saturday, April 14, 2018, at Avalon Village Nursing Home in Ligonier. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Marjory E. Wise, 103, formerly of New Paris, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018, at “The Cove” Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen. She was born Dec. 6, 1914, in Nappanee to James Howard and Minnie A. (Gibson) Moore. She married Manford M. Wise on May 1, 1938, in Bluffton and he passed away on Sept. 9, 1993. …read more.

Anna Margaret (Cooper) Freet, 84, Nappanee, died Tuesday, April 10, 2018, in her residence from Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease that she was diagnosed with in 2004. She was born Feb. 18, 1934, in South Bend to James Franklin “Frank” and Laura Elizabeth (Nelson) Cooper. On Aug. 8, 1954, Anna married Jerald A. Freet in South …read more.

Matthew D. Goppert, 40, New Paris, died Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at Elkhart Hospice House after an unexpected illness. He was born Nov. 30, 1977, in Goshen to Orus and Janet (Plank) Goppert. They survive along with a brother, Oren (Sallie) Goppert and nephews, Garrett, Ian and Jackson Goppert, all of New Paris and maternal …read more.

Frances K. “Frannie” Stouder, 78, Nappanee, died at 6:53 a.m., Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at Elkhart Hospice House, where she had been admitted March 21. She was born June 23, 1939, in Elkhart to Robert and Florence (Tschupp) Campbell. She attended Concord High School. She had lived in Nappanee since her marriage to Joseph E. …read more.

Perry E. Yoder, 88, Nappanee, died on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at his residence, after a short illness. He was born February 15, 1930 in LaGrange to Enos D. and Lydia J. (Raber) Yoder. He was a lifetime area resident. On Feb. 19, 1953 he married Anna Mae Mast in Nappanee. Yoder was a member …read more.

Katie Marie Miller, 75 years and 11 days, Nappanee, died 10:35 a.m., Thursday, March 15, 2018, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born March 4, 1943, in LaGrange County to Amos A. and Sarah Edna (Schrock) Bontrager. On May 9,1963, she married Levi “Lee” Miller. Surviving is her husband, Levi, Nappanee; four children: Sara Jean …read more.

Jeremy A. Hartzell, 35, Nappanee, died Friday, March 2, 2018 from injuries resulting from an automobile accident.   He was born Dec. 4, 1982, in Elkhart to Richard and Theresa (Craig) Hartzell. He is survived by his daughters, Hannah and Kylie Hartzell, Nappanee; parents, Richard  and Theresa Hartzell, Nappanee; brothers, Joshua Hartzell, Nappanee, Joseph (Haley) Hartzell, …read more.

Jeremy A. Hartzell, 35, of Nappanee, passed away from injuries resulting from an automobile accident on Friday, March 2, 2018. He was born to Richard and Theresa (Craig) Hartzell. Friends and family may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, and for an hour prior to the 4 p.m. funeral service Thursday, …read more.

Lydia Ann Yoder, 88, Nappanee, died at 1:59 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, at Goshen Hospital. She was born Jan. 26, 1930, to Dan and Susie (Mast) Yoder. She was a lifetime area resident. She was a member of the Maple Lawn Church. She had worked at Comfo Sleep until they closed, then worked at …read more.

Dale Edward Woodcox, 90, South Bend, passed away at 7:20 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 10, 1927, in LaPaz, IN, the first child of Paul & Edna (Kimble) Woodcox, and has lived in this community most of his life. He attended …read more.

June “Carol” Nice, 78, New Paris Indiana and formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 6 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. She was born June 15, 1939, in Plymouth, to Sylvester Ivan and Hazel Laura (Carlow) Aman. She was a former resident of Lakeville, Gautier, Miss., Warsaw and New Paris. She …read more.

J. Carol Nice, 78, New Paris, and formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 6 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Thomas W. Berkey, 61, of Goshen died Saturday morning, Feb. 17, 2018, at his home. He had been diagnosed with cancer in 2016. He was born Sept. 6, 1956, in Goshen to Glen D. and AnnaBelle (Juday) Berkey. Survivors include six children: Andrew Berkey of Elkhart, Michael (James) Berkey Chapin of Mason City, Iowa, Angela …read more.

Betty J. Severs, 92, New Paris, died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018, at St. Joseph Medical Center, Mishawaka. She was born Feb. 22, 1925, in Elkhart to Ira C. Snow and Mary M. (Burk) Ford. She married Isaac L. Ates in 1944. They later divorced. On Aug. 9, 1958, she married Richard W. Severs in Elkhart. …read more.

Lorene J. Mikel, age 89, of Nappanee, died, surrounded by her family at 12:43 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, at her residence. She was born July 20, 1928, in Milford to Otto Sr. and Barbara (Graff) Beer. Mikel lived her lifetime in this area. She was a graduate of New Paris High School. On Feb. 5, 1949, she married …read more.

Leroy Farmwald, 83, Bremen, died at 8:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. He was born Dec. 20, 1934, in Nappanee to Levi and Elizabeth (Yoder) Farmwald. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.  On March 13, 1958, he married Edna Helmuth. Farmwald was a farmer and a …read more.

Charlene K. Ramer, age 59, of Nappanee, died at 12:38 a.m., Friday, Jan. 5, 2018 at her residence after a short illness.  She was born Feb. 21, 1958 in Wakarusa to Lowell and Doris (Martin) Weaver.  On March 12, 1977, she married Marvin L. Ramer in Goshen. Mrs. Ramer was a lifetime area resident.  She …read more.

Ernest C. Rheinheimer, 86, of New Paris, died Thursday, Jan. 4 at Goshen Hospital. He was born May 23, 1931 in LaGrange County to Clayton and Maude M. (Miller) Rheinheimer. Survivors include four children, Randy (Joyce) Rheinheimer of Encinitas, California, Ronda (Mike) Lambright of New Paris, Rochele (Michael) Myers of Warsaw and Ryan (Kimberly) Rheinheimer …read more.

Zenal Brown, 81, Nappanee, died at 10:45 a.m., Monday, Dec. 25, 2017, at her son’s residence after a short illness. She was born Dec. 10, 1936, in Warsaw to Wilbur and Helen (Shultz) Grow. On Nov. 14, 1954, in Decatur, she married Earl A. Brown. He preceded her in death, Sept. 16, 2017. Brown was …read more.

Viva A. Brown, 78, Nappanee, died at 3:15 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017, unexpectedly at her residence of natural causes. She was born March 2, 1939, in Paulding, Ohio to Charles and Hilda (Klima) Yenser. On Aug. 21, 1954, she married Ernest A. Brown. He preceded her in death Oct. 12, 1996. In 1964, Viva …read more.

Emanuel J. Mast, 82, Nappanee, died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, of natural causes. He was born Feb. 1, 1935, in Milford to John and Mary Ann (Borkholder) Mast. He married Lydia Mae Stutzman on Nov. 28, 1957. She preceded him in death Aug. 13, 2003. Emanuel was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. …read more.

  Delbert “Smokey” Schmucker Jr., 89, New Paris, died 4:05 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017 at Goshen Health Hospital. He was born April 3, 1928 in Goshen to Delbert and Gertrude (Hull) Schmucker Sr. On April 29, 1948, he married Gladys (Snoke) Schmucker and she passed away on Jan. 9, 1995. He then married Jane …read more.

Harlan D. Beer, 93, Nappanee, died at 3:54 p.m., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, at Elkhart General Hospital after a short illness. He was born Aug. 29, 1924, at their family home in Milford, to Otto Sr. and Barbara (Graff) Beer.   Harlan was a lifetime area resident. He graduated from Milford High School. He farmed for a …read more.

Amos W. Ramer, 89, New Paris, died 10:35 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017 at his residence. He was born March 29, 1928 in Elkhart County, Indiana to Isaiah and Penola (Witmer) Ramer. On August 31, 1957 he married Martha (Rohrer) Ramer. Surviving are his wife, Martha Ramer, New Paris, four children, Stella (Richard) Kauffman, New …read more.

Dorothy Slabaugh, 55, Nappanee, died at 5:10 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa after an extended illness.  She was born Nov. 18, 1962 in Bremen to Elmer A. and Rosa (Borkholder) Slabaugh.  Dorothy was a lifetime area resident. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She is survived by …read more.

Vivian Willodean Marvel, 95, Nappanee, died at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa.  She was born May 2, 1922 in North Manchester to Paul and Letha (Simms) Huffman. She was a graduate of North Manchester High School.  On August 6, 1942 she married Dean R. Marvel in Mississippi. He preceded her in …read more.

Elma Dean “Deanie” Myers, 94, New Paris, died at 12:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 at Goshen Hospital. She was born Aug. 21, 1923 in Springfield, Ill. to Harry E. and H. Bernice (Snelson) Paxton. On July 3, 1945, she married George W. Myers and he died April 16, 1995. Elma worked at Penn Controls, …read more.

Katie J. Yoder, 87, Nappanee, died at 4:20 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 at her residence.  She was born June 14, 1930 in Bremen to John A. and Sarah (Miller) Borkholder.  On April 2, 1953 she married Levi E. Yoder in Bremen.  He preceded her in death Oct. 9, 1998.  She was a homemaker and …read more.

Rebecca K. Lehman, 70, Nappanee, died at 3:33 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka.  She was born July 19, 1947 in Bremen Hospital to Henry W. and Berniece (Montague) Unsicker.  She was a “Bowen Baby.” She lived her lifetime in the Bremen and Nappanee area. She was a …read more.

Hazel Sawyer, 90, Elkhart, passed away on Nov. 11, 2017 at the Elkhart Hospice House. She was born on Oct. 26, 1927 in Niles, Mich., to George and Hazel (Cowell) Coquillard. On May 1, 1946 she married James Sawyer who preceded her in 1987. She worked for 36 years at Johnson Controls, then spent 17 …read more.

Emma Jean Ernest, 86, Goshen, died 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, at her residence. She was born Oct. 11, 1931 in Nappanee to John Lewis and Elizabeth (Snider) Rensberger. On July 5, 1952 in Goshen, she married Dale Ernest and he died on June 17, 2001. Emma is survived by her daughters, JoAnn (John) …read more.

Janet I. McCuen, 85, of Nappanee, died at 3:12 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse. She was born Nov. 7, 1931 in Goshen to Noah O. and Bernice (Peters) Miller. Janet was a graduate of Nappanee High School and attended Purdue University. She was a lifetime area resident. On June 10, …read more.

Lorabell Jane Buhrt, 83, entered her eternal life in Heaven on Oct. 20, 2017. She was born March 3, 1934 to Ralph and Grace (Hall) Newcomer. On Dec. 31, 1953, she married Robert G. Buhrt in Nappanee. Robert and Lora lived on a dairy farm for forty years where they raised their family. Lorabell was …read more.

Eleanor M. Schmucker, age 89, of Nappanee, died at 4:45 p.m., Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa, where she had resided for one year.  She was born June 15, 1928 in Nappanee to Claude and Gladys (Leasenby) Stout. Mrs. Schmucker lived her lifetime in Nappanee.  She attended Nappanee schools.  On Dec. 20, …read more.

Landis Ray Weaver, 54, Goshen, died at 2:18 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017, from a battle with a glioblastoma brain tumor, at his home. He was born June 4, 1963, in Elkhart to Ivan G. and Ina M. (Martin) Weaver. Surviving are his mother and stepfather, Ina and Harvey Weaver, Goshen; siblings, Lynnette Kay (Carlton) …read more.

Cheryl Myers, 48, Nappanee, died at 9:10 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, at her residence after a brief illness (5 weeks) with pancreatic cancer. She was born Jan. 17, 1969 in Warsaw to Don and Annetta (Williams) Millington. She graduated from Wheaton Central High School, and was a 1991 graduate of Messiah College in Pennsylvania, …read more.

Billy C. “Bill” George, 79, Wakarusa died at 12:45 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Milford after an extended illness.   He was born Nov. 13, 1937 in Hepton to Herbert and Mabel (Ervin) George. He lived his lifetime in the Wakarusa area. Bill attended Wakarusa High School. On June 16, 1957, …read more.

Earl A. Brown, 87, Nappanee, passed away at 9:08 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, at his residence surrounded by his family after a six month illness.  He was born June 23, 1930 in Riceville, Ky. to Ed and Myrtie (Fraily) Brown. Mr. Brown was a graduate of Silver Lake High School. He served with the United …read more.

Mark C. Eisfelder, 57, New Paris, died unexpectedly on Wednesday morning, Sept. 13, 2017, at his residence. He had been recuperating from a heart attack from the previous week. He was born Oct. 6, 1959 in Carbondale, Ill. to Carl and Delores (Hubler) Eisfelder. He was a lifetime area resident. Mark was a 1978 graduate of Wawasee High …read more.

Garry D. Croy, age 72, of Nappanee, died at 2:05 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017 at Goshen Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born April 12, 1945 in Goshen to Merl and Phyllis (Stump) Croy. Garry was a 1963 graduate of Nappanee High School and lived his lifetime in the Nappanee and …read more.

Larry P. Johns, 73, Nappanee, died at 3:30 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017 at LaPorte Hospital, after a sudden illness.  He was born Jan. 31, 1944 in Pittsburg, Penn. to Ray and Mary (Bowser) Johns. Larry enjoyed visiting with people, writing, playing cards and watching college football. He lived in Cowansville, PA before moving to Plymouth to …read more.

George L. Malcolm, 88, formerly of Nappanee, died at 5:50 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Ligonier. He was born May 28, 1929 in Nappanee to Earl and Ada (Plank) Malcolm.  Mr. Malcolm was a 1947 graduate of Nappanee High School and lived most of his life in this area. His first …read more.

Paul H. Miller, 62, Nappanee, died at 3:18 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017 at his residence after a 9 month illness.  He was born May 5, 1955 in Goshen to Harold N. and Malinda  Burkholder Miller. Mr. Miller lived his lifetime in the Goshen/Nappanee area. He attended Fairfield High School.  On January 24, 1976, he …read more.

Kenneth Young, age 78, was called home by the Lord at 11:45 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017 at his residence, because he was done with him here on Earth.  Kenny felt he had lived a full and blessed life and praised God for the time he gave him on this earth, and especially for all …read more.

Helen L. Cox, 87, Nappanee, formerly of Akron and Atwood, died at 6:55 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa, where she was in rehab. She was born on Jan. 8, 1930 in Goodland, to Fred Lee Sell and Olive Minerva (Luse) Sell. Helen was married to Vernon Cox on Dec. …read more.

Terry M. Bender, 77, New Paris, died Aug. 7, 2017 at Goshen Hospital. He was born Dec. 11, 1939 in Goshen to Carl and Mary Carol (Miller) Bender. On May 11, 1958 he married Delores Heckaman in Nappanee. She survives along with daughter, Tamra (Rick) Rink, New Paris; son, Joel (Melanie) Bender, Culver City, Calif.; …read more.

Kathryn J. “Kay” Bellinger was born Feb. 19, 1924 in French Equatorial Africa to missionaries Dr. Orville and Charlotte (Hillegas) Jobson.  She was raised by her Uncle Ralph and Aunt Ruth (Kimmel) Smoker of New Paris from 18 months of age when her parents returned to Africa.  She is survived by her husband of 72 …read more.

Kathy Kreider Miller passed away Thursday July 27, 2017 at the age of 68 in an accident at her home. She was born March 16, 1949 to Robert and Miriam (Stahly) Cripe of Nappanee. She was proceeded in death by her father Robert. She graduated from Nappanee High School in 1967. She was employed at CTB …read more.

Ruth Imogenee  Zent, 89, Nappanee, died at 6:45 a.m., Thursday, July 27, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa, after a short illness.  She was born May 11, 1928 in Walkerton to Homer O. and Ethel (Hildebrand) Thornburg. Ruth grew up in Plymouth. She was a 1947 graduate of West High School in Plymouth.  On …read more.

John Phillip “JP” Hudkins II 25, Nappanee and formerly of Rochester passed away at 9:22 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, 2017. On Feb. 24, 2017, John was born in Logansport to John and Shannon Smith Hudkins. John is lovingly remembered by his parents: John and Shannon Hudkins; sister: Bailey Hudkins; brother: A.J. Hudkins all of Rochester; …read more.

Frances L. Haines, 94, Goshen, died Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at Greencroft Goshen Health Care. She was born March 21, 1923 in Goshen to Rudolph and Iva (Haney) Tulley. On Feb. 23, 1947 she married Paul E. “Bud” Haines in New Paris.  He died May 26, 2014. Survivors include four children, Michael (Christina) Haines of …read more.

Velma E. Frey, 76, Milford, passed away at 1:34 a.m., Monday, July 17, 2017, at her residence.  She had fought cancer for five years.  She was born Nov. 11, 1940 to Joseph and Ruby (Hochstetler) Stutzman.  On Feb. 14, 1965 she married John Henry Frey.  She was a homemaker. Velma was a member of the …read more.

Dorothy Carpenter, 85, Millersburg, died 4:20 p.m. Thursday, July 13, 2017 at her home. She was born Jan. 29, 1932 in New Paris to Walter & Gladys (Blue) Hoshaw. She married Roy L. Carpenter on Nov. 8, 1958 and he died July 29, 2009. Surviving are twin sons: Rev. Richard Carpenter, Millersburg and Ronald (Susan) …read more.

Roberta J. McDonald, 79, New Paris, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Center For Hospice Care in Elkhart at 2:24 p.m. She was born on April 13, 1938 the daughter Cornelius and Lois (Christophel) Reuter in Mishawaka. On Nov. 19, 1960 she married Carl McDonald; he preceded her in death on June 3, …read more.

Monroe “Jay” Hochstetler, 72, Nappanee, died unexpectedly of natural causes, Friday evening, July 7, 2017 at his home.  He was born June 6, 1945 in Elkhart to the late Andrew M. and Sovilla (Schmucker) Hochstetler. On Sept. 19, 1968, he married Erma Stoltzfus.  She preceded in death October 1, 2014. Leaving to mourn are six …read more.

Willard G. Pletcher, 93, of Argos, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017 in his residence. Willard was born on March 8, 1924 in Nappanee, Ind., to the late Nathan and Cleo (Beam) Pletcher. He graduated from Argos High School in 1942. He then went on to serve our country in the United States Coast Guard. …read more.

Lora A. Miller, 55, of Millersburg, Ind. passed away at 4:08 p.m. on July 6, 2017 at her home. She was born on January 18, 1962 in Kendallville, Ind. to Roy Lewis & Marjorie Alice (Miller) Faulkner. She graduated from Fairfield High School and was a Noble / Elkhart County resident for most of her …read more.

Terry R. George, 52, Nappanee, passed away at 10:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Elkhart Hospice House, where he was admitted earlier Wednesday evening.  He was ill for over 20 years from crippling Rheumatoid Arthritis. He was born Sept. 2, 1964 in Elkhart, to Dennis and Patricia (Deisch) George. He was a lifetime area resident. Terry was …read more.

Wilma Mae Holmes, 93, Nappanee and formerly of Wakarusa, passed away at 6:56 a.m., Sunday, June 25, 2017, at Elkhart General Hospital, where she had been admitted since Wednesday.  Wilma was born Aug. 9, 1923 in Nappanee to Harry and Velvia (Babb) Nettrour. She was a 1942 graduate of Nappanee High School.  Wilma worked at CTS …read more.

John Richard Pfeiffer, 83, passed away at 3:20 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, 2017 in the Nappanee home which he’d built by hand. John was born Jan. 6, 1934 in Nappanee to William C. and Nellie (Faulkner) Pfeiffer. Lucky enough to find love twice in his life, John was married to Betty Munson on May 10, 1958. They …read more.

John R. Pfeiffer, 83, Nappanee, died Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Charlene Jean Miller, 72, Wakarusa, formerly of Nappanee, died at 8:40 a.m. Sunday, June 18, 2017, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend after complications from a stroke. Jean was born on Feb. 15, 1945 in Nappanee, to Noble and Judith (Williams) Rhodes. She married Arthur L. Miller on Jan. 26, 1960.  Jean’s great joy in …read more.

Anna R. Laughlin, 26, South Bend, and formerly of Nappanee passed unexpectedly at 1:05 p.m., Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. She was born on Dec. 26, 1990 in Kosciusko County to Randall and Tammy (Montague) Laughlin. She worked at Logan Center of South Bend for a short time. She was …read more.

Henry C. Wolfe, age 43, of Nappanee, passed away at 12:55 p.m. of natural causes, Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at St. Joe Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka where he had been a patient for 10 days.  Henry was born January 2, 1974 in Elkhart to James and Ruth (Alderson) Wolfe.  He was a lifetime area resident.  …read more.

Ruth Virginia Martin, 91, Goshen, passed away at 10:10 p.m. Sunday, June 4, 2017, at her daughter’s residence. She had been ill for two years. Ruth was born on Sept. 23, 1925 in Dayton, Va., to Ephriam and Katie (Blosser) Lahman. She married Naaman S. Martin on Oct. 20, 1948 in Wakarusa. He survives. Ruth …read more.

Marian Rosalie Ingle, 86, Nappanee, passed away at 2:15 p.m., Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse, following a short illness. She was born Feb. 22, 1931 in Davies County, to Snowden Marion and Dovie Mae (Byrer) Empson. On Feb. 28, 1948 she married Melvin Ingle in Tipton. He preceded her in death …read more.

Carol Lee Schrock, 76, Aztec, N.M., passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017 in Aztec.  She was born July 22, 1940, in Kosciusko County to Ralph and Martha Hartman. Carol graduated from Nappanee High School. She moved to Farmington in 1978 from Indiana. Carol was an avid Nascar, Chicago Bulls and KC Chiefs fan. Carol was an incredible mother, …read more.

Marian Rosalie Ingle, 86, of Nappanee, passed away at 2:15 p.m., Thursday, May 25, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse, following a short illness. She was born Feb. 22, 1931 in Davies County  to Snowden Marion and Dovie Mae (Byrer) Empson. On Feb.28, 1948 she married Melvin Ingle in Tipton. He preceded her in death Jan.17, …read more.

Isaac J. Borkholder, 89, Nappanee, died from injuries received in a fall, at 4:49 p.m., Monday, May 22, 2017 at Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Room.  He was born Feb. 20, 1928 in Nappanee to John R. and Fannie I. (Yoder) Borkholder. He lived his lifetime in this area.  On Nov. 10, 1955, he married Dorothy Yoder. …read more.

Alma A. Kuhns, 79, Milford, passed away at 11 p.m., Monday, May 15, 2017 at Elkhart General Hospital, where she had been admitted on Saturday.  Alma was born on Feb. 3, 1938 in Milford to Perry L. and Pennola (Boley) Hochstetler.  On Sept. 2, 1965 she married Otis D. Kuhns in Shipshewana.  She moved to …read more.

Keith O. Vardaman, 78, Nappanee, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Thursday, May 11, 2017.  He was born Oct. 20, 1938 in Fort Wayne to Delbert and Nina (Jackson) Vardaman. He grew up in Fort Wayne, until he was in middle school, and then moved to Pomona, Calif. Keith served in Alternate Service for two …read more.

Sandra K. McFarren, 74, Nappanee, passed away at 8:18 p.m., Thursday, May 4, 2017, at Elkhart General Hospital.  She was born Dec. 26, 1942 in Marion, to Ralph and Georgiana (Neal) Clester. Sandra married Howard McFarren on Aug. 29, 1977 in Marion.  She moved to Milford from Marion in 1988, then moved to Nappanee from Milford …read more.

Andrea Jean Henson, 56, suddenly passed of natural causes on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Due to this unexpected loss the family is wishing to celebrate her life with as many family and friends as possible. Two memorial services are being held in her honor. The gospel of Jesus Christ will be shared. Memorial services will be …read more.

Sue Ann Kulp-Shoemaker, 77, of Goshen, formerly of Nappanee, passed away at 5:45 a.m., Sunday, April 30, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa, where she had been admitted Thursday.  She was born Nov. 7, 1939 in Nappanee to Thomas and Pearl (Adams) Pletcher.  She lived her lifetime in the Nappanee, Goshen, and Elkhart County area.  …read more.

Richard L. Milton, 68, Lapaz, formerly of Nappanee, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017 in the Community Hospital of Bremen. Richard was born Aug. 28, 1948 in Plymouth, to the late Roy and Vivian (Crippin) Milton. He served and was honorably discharged from the United States Army. Richard had worked for Burkholder Lumber in Nappanee, …read more.

Menno J. Hochstetler, 89, Nappanee, died at 3:25 p.m., Thursday, April 27, 2017, at Signature Healthcare, Bremen. He was born July 16, 1927 to John C. and Sara (Borkholder) Hochstetler in Elkhart County. He was a lifetime area resident. On March 16, 1950 he married Catherine Miller in Nappanee.  Menno was a farmer, and he had worked …read more.

Margaret M. Altheide, 83, Nappanee, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at her home. She was born on March 18, 1934 in Delta, Ohio, to Arthur and Mary (Garrison) Johnson. Margaret married Henry Edward Altheide, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 19, 1977. Mrs. Altheide attended Knox High School and was a …read more.

Donna J. Egolf, 61, Nappanee, died at 6:30 a.m., Friday, April 21, 2017 at Elkhart Hospice House, where she had been admitted Tuesday. She was born Jan. 10, 1956 in Elkhart to Russell Jr. and Janice (Dick) Dumph. Donna lived her lifetime in this area. She was a graduate of NorthWood High School. On June …read more.

Olive Maxine Cleveland, 93, Nappanee, died at 12:36 a.m., Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Lakeland Healthcare, Milford where she had been a resident for five weeks. She was born Nov. 2, 1923 to Lawrence and Iona (Hornsby) Moyer in LaPaz. Mrs. Cleveland was a lifetime area resident. She was a 1942 graduate of Nappanee High …read more.

Duane R. Geiser, 72, of New Paris, passed away Friday, April 7, 2017, at Elkhart General Hospital after suffering an aneurism of the heart two weeks ago. He was born May 17, 1944 in Wabash to Robert and Elsie (Fingerle) Geiser. On May 19, 1963 he married Linda Brovont in Delphi. She survives along with …read more.

Bradley Eugene Haviland, 56, Wakarusa, died at 11 p.m., Friday, March 31, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his family.  He was born Dec. 28, 1960 to Larry and Sandy (Hess) Haviland.  Bradley Haviland was a graduate of Fairfield High School. On Aug. 28, 1982, he married Sharon Hershberger at the First Church of God in …read more.

Vickie D. Estep, 43, Warsaw, formerly of Nappanee, died at 5:51 p.m., Friday, March 24, 2017 at her residence.  She was born July 26, 1973 in Elkhart to Keevin C. and Gladie (Stapleton) Estep. Vickie was a lifetime Nappanee area resident. She graduated from  NorthWood High School and had worked at Choretime in Milford. Vickie enjoyed Football …read more.

Eli Kuhns, 54, Nappanee, died unexpectedly at 10:50 p.m., Saturday, March 25, 2017, at Bremen Community Hospital Emergency Room.   He was born Nov. 28, 1961 in Nappanee to Ivan and Susie (Weaver) Kuhns. Eli was a dairy farmer and maple syrup producer. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Eli is survived by his …read more.

Harold E. Mast, age 91, formerly of Nappanee, died at 7:40 am, Friday, March 24, 2017 at Pilgrim Manor in Plymouth. He was born January 11, 1926 in Nappanee to Glen and Gladys (Huffman) Mast. On July 1, 1945, he married Doris Young. She preceded him in death March 28, 2002. His second marriage was …read more.

Evelyn Stouder, 94, Nappanee, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa.  She was surrounded by loving family members at the time of her death. Evelyn was born July 7, 1922 to J. W.  and Bessie (Gall) Weybright and lived in Nappanee most of her life. Evelyn was predeceased by her son, James …read more.

Brett Hanes, 33, Nappanee, died at 2:52 a.m., Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at Goshen Hospital. Brett was born May 5, 1983 to Randy and Debrah (Duncan) Hanes in Elkhart. He attended NorthWood High School.  He enjoyed playing guitar and loved his son. Brett is survived by his son, Bryson Hanes, Nappanee; parents, Randy and Debrah Hanes, Nappanee; …read more.

Beverly “Joan” Neer, 81, died Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at South Bend Memorial Hospital. She was born Sept. 24, 1935 in Milford to Forest and Mary (Garrison) Ringler. On Aug. 10, 1957 she married Donald E. Neer at Syracuse Church of God. He survives along with three daughters, Angie (Stuart) Wilson, Grand Haven, Mich.; Alicia …read more.

Mary Louise Laser, 91, Nappanee, died at 1:30 a.m., Monday, March 20, 2017 at Valley View Nursing Home in Elkhart.  Mary Louise was born Jan. 31, 1926 to Claude S. and Hazel V. (Flickinger) Laser in Nappanee.  She was a lifetime area resident. Mary Louise graduated from Nappanee High School. She was Valedictorian of her senior class. She …read more.

Dianna K. Braden, 55, Nappanee, died unexpectedly Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at her residence. She was born October 26, 1961 in Rensselaer, IN to Paul and Norma (Young) Braden. Surviving are her sons, Scott (Brittany) Braden, Goshen, Joshua Braden, Elkhart, and Tony Braden at home; 7 grandchildren; siblings, Sandy Blue, Deb Bookmiller, and Vickie Soupley. …read more.

Dallas E. Fox, 81, New Paris, died Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at Goshen Hospital. He was born March 16, 1935 in Milford to Elmer LeRoy and Pearle (Slabaugh) Fox. On Aug. 29, 1959 he married Mary Louise Sheets at Bethany Church of the Brethren. She survives along with three children: Debra Patterson of Milford; Monica …read more.

Don H. Titus, 89, Nappanee, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017 at his residence with his family by his side. He was born Aug. 28, 1927 in Kosciusko County to Ben Sr. and Kathryn (Hungerford) Titus. On February 26, 1948 he married his wife of 69 years, Carol J. (George) Titus. In addition to his …read more.

Kellie J. Platz, 70, Wakarusa, formerly of Nappanee, died 8:50 a.m. Thursday, March 9, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. Arrangements are pending.  

JoAnn Miller, 76, Nappanee, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017, at Fort Wayne Lutheran Hospital from complications from heart surgery.  She was born Feb. 3, 1941 in Fort Wayne to Samuel and Ida (Hochstetler) Getz. JoAnn was a lifetime area resident.  She graduated from Nappanee High School. On March 17, 1967 she married Tobias “Toby” Miller at the …read more.

Arnold Paul Milliron, age 67, of Pierceton, passed away Monday, Feb. 27, 2017 at Goshen Hospital from complications of heart disease. He was born on April 28, 1949, in Youngstown, Ohio to Emden and Helen (Siverling) Milliron. After graduating from Boardman High School in 1967, he served in the U.S. Marine Corp and attended Youngstown …read more.

Michial Patric Thompson, II, 39, Nappanee, died at 1:47 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017 at Parkview Hospital, from an auto accident in Noble County.  He was born May 13, 1977 in South Bend to Mike and Roberta Gail (Benson) Thompson. Michial grew up in the Mishawaka area, he later moved to Nappanee. He graduated from Penn High School.  …read more.

Charles LeRoy Wimmer, 83, New Paris, died at 3:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care in Milford, where he had been a resident for 18 months.  He was born to Gilbert P. and Beverly Susanna (Ancil) Wimmer April 5, 1933 in Converse on his grandfather’s farm. On Feb. 27, 1954, …read more.