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2015 M2
GOSHEN - Allen E. Miller, 97, passed away peacefully in his home Thursday, June 4.
He was born March 15, 1918, in Grantsville, Md., to Harry E. Miller and Luella (Shetler) Miller.
On June 17, 1945, he married Jean Maurer in Goshen. They were looking forward to celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary Saturday, June 13.
Jean survives along with three sons, Roger Miller of Northridge, Calif., Thomas (Jill) Miller of Lancaster, Pa., and Kent (Elva) Miller of Goshen and Monterey, Va.; five grandchildren, Michael Miller, Sarah Miller, Elizabeth Kibler, Steven Miller and John Miller; two great-granddaughters, Alexa Miller and Charlotte Kibler; and a brother, James Miller of Indianapolis.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Doris Glick; and five brothers, Mark, Harold, Clyde, Sam and David Miller.
He was a member of Eighth Street Mennonite Church. For 34 years, Allen was a high school social studies and history teacher and a basketball and baseball coach in the public school systems of Elkhart County and Ohio. He led a wonderful life filled with love, compassion, humor, humility and colorful story-telling that has set the bar high for us all.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home. A Monday, June 8, memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. at Eighth Street Mennonite Church, with Pastor Brenda Sawatsky Paetkau officiating. A private family burial will be in Violett Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to Mission Aviation Fellowship or Goshen Hospice. Online condolences may be shared at www.yoderculpfuneralhome.com.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
June 6, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
MILLERSBURG - Alvin J. Miller, 95, died at 10:43 p.m. Sunday, May 31, at home.
He was born Dec. 7, 1919, in Middlebury, to the late Jacob D. and Lizzie (Lehman) Miller.
On Dec. 21, 1939, in Topeka, he married Polly Gingerich. She died June 22, 2008.
Surviving are his children, Esther Bontrager and Lou Ida (Elvon "Bill") Miller, both of Topeka, Betty (Vernon M.) Miller of Goshen and Marlene (Christie) Yoder, Kenneth A. (Connie), Vernon A. (Marilyn) and Mervin A. (LaVerda) Miller, all of Millersburg; 43 grandchildren; 187 great-grandchildren; and 35 great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his siblings, Sylvia Weaver, Fannie Eash, Clara Bender, Goldie Miller and Monroe Miller; one granddaughter; two great-grandchildren; and son-in-law John M. Bontrager.
He was a carpenter and a retired deacon of the Old Order Amish Church.
Visitation will be all day Tuesday, June 2, at the family home, 10890 W. 600 S., Millersburg. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, at the family home. Burial will be in Hawpatch Cemetery in Topeka.
Arrangements are with Miller-Stewart Funeral Home.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
June 2, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
NAPPANEE - Alvin R. "Al" Miller, 82, of Nappanee, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, Wednesday, June 17.
He was born April 29, 1933, to the late Ray J. and Edna (Miller) Miller in Nappanee, where he lived his lifetime.
On Aug. 13, 1960, he married Lydia Diener at North Main Street Mennonite Church in Nappanee.
Surviving are his wife, Lydia; children Connie (Dale) Prochno of Nappanee, Greg (Natalie) Miller of Granger and Joanne (Mark) Green of Columbia City; grandchildren Christina Prochno, D.J. (Jessica) Prochno, Matthew Prochno, Joelle Prochno, Taylor Miller, Sydney Miller and Tyler Green; sisters Wilma Mast of Middlebury and Ada Lambright of Illinois; brother Melvin (Gertie) Miller of Nappanee; and many stepsibings.
Family and friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 21, at Thompson-Lengacher and Yoder Funeral Home in Nappanee, and for an hour prior to the 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 22, funeral service at North Main Street Mennonite Church.
Memorial contributions may be given to the "Change for a Dollar" fund at North Main Street Mennonite Church.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
June 19, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
SHIPSHEWANA - Andrew R. Miller, 87, of Shipshewana, died Saturday, Feb. 28.
He was born June 6, 1927, in Shipshewana to Urias E. and Rebecca (Yoder) Miller.
On Feb. 28, 1957, in Middlebury he married Susanna Schmucker. She survives.
Survivors in addition to his wife are three daughters, Ruby (Armando) Nira of Eaton, Colo., Kathryn (Dennis) Bosch of Holland, Mich., and Jean (Dave) Schwartzentruber of Stratford, Ontario; four sons, Larry (Shelly) Miller of Topeka, Lowell (Rita) Miller, LaVon (Gretchen) Miller and Les (Laurie) Miller, all of Shipshewana; 20 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Lizzie Ann Miller of Shipshewana.
He was preceded in death by his parents; seven brothers; an infant brother; and an infant sister.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at Forks Mennonite Church, 11435 W. 25 S., Middlebury. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 6, at the church. Services will be conducted by Pastors Phil Yoder and Eugene Bontrager.
Burial will be in Townline Cemetery in Shipshewana.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
March 2, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
TOPEKA - Anna "Ruth" Miller, 75, of Topeka, died Friday, Aug. 28.
She was born Nov. 9, 1939, to Menno and Barbara (Hostetler) Miller.
She married Joe Miller, who survives. Survivors also include two daughters, Karen Cagle of Topeka and Kristine (Omar) Troyer of Myakka City, Fla.; two sons, Kevin (Erica) Miller of New Philadelphia, Ohio, and Kurtis Miller of Topeka; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; three sisters, Ida Mae Weaver of North Canton, Ohio, Lorene Hershberger of Apple Creek, Ohio, and Esther (Gene) Miller of Bloomfield, Ohio; and four brothers, Jonas (Barbara) Miller of Millersburg, Vernon (Linda) Miller of Loveland, Colo., LeRoy Miller of Colorado Springs, Colo., and David (Deloris) Miller of Leesburg.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Verna Weaver.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, at New Life Fellowship, 2755 S.R. 5, Topeka. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, also at the church. Pastor Barry St. Clair will officiate. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Topeka.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Aug. 30, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are children, Kay Miller, and Evan Miller (Elizabeth); one grandchild, and a sister, Virginia Phillips.
A brother, Stan Phillips preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held May 2, 2015 at First Mennonite Church, Denver, CO with burial in First Mennonite Church Memorial Garden, Denver, CO.
Submitted by: Linda Welty, Denver, CO
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
NAPPANEE - Bridget Sharene Miller, 7, died at 11:52 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at IU Health LaPorte from injuries from a multi-vehicle accident on U.S. 20 earlier that day.
She was born June 21, 2007, in Goshen, to Nelson and Amie (Riegsecker) Miller.
Surviving are her parents; siblings Caitlin Rose, Morgan Grace, Amber Layne, Weston Ray and Caleb Grant Miller, all at home; grandparents Randall and Sharon Riegsecker of Middlebury and A. Ray and Irene Miller of Wythville, Va.; great-grandparents Glenn and Esther Riegsecker of Middlebury; and great-grandmother Elsie Swarey of Mifflinburg, Pa.
She was predeceased by a brother, Jordan Randall Miller, in 2006.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, at Pleasant Grove Conservative Mennonite Church on C.R. 38 in Goshen. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the church. Services will be conducted by her uncles, James Riegsecker and Anthony Miller, and both grandfathers. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Goshen.
Memorials may be directed to the church for the family to donate to a children's mission project.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Feb. 16, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving, in addition to his wife, is a daughter, Darlene R. Guerin of Bath, NY; two sons, Clyde M. Miller of Mountville, Keith E. husband of Lee Ann Miller of Mount Joy; eight grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Ann Wenger Miller, Mount Joy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Charles Guerin; a brother, Parke Miller; and three sisters, Florence and Arlene Miller and Mildred Garber.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his Celebration of Life Service at Landis Homes Retirement Community (West Bethany Chapel), 1001 E. Oregon Rd., Lititz, PA, on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 2:00 PM. The family will receive friends following the service in the Chapel. Interment in Kraybill Mennonite Cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Dick's memory may be sent to Landis Homes Caring Fund, 1001 E. Oregon Rd., Lititz, PA 17543. To send the family on-line condolences, please visit: www.BuchFuneral.com, 21 West Main Street, Mount Joy, PA
Intelligencer Journal - 1/6/2015
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
LAGRANGE - Caleb Matthew Miller, 5 months, of LaGrange, died at 2:46 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, at home. He had been ill since birth.
He was born Aug. 28, 2014, in LaGrange, to John J. and Suanna L. (Raber) Miller.
Surviving along with his parents are two sisters, Jolene and Kaylene Miller, both at home; three brothers, Anthony, Jerry and Nathan Miller, all at home; and grandparents John and Viola Miller of Topeka and Levi and Irene Raber of Wolcottville.
Visitation will be after 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, and all day Saturday, Feb. 14, at the family's home, 1300 W. 450 S., LaGrange. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at Marion Shrock's home, 3545 S. 125 W., LaGrange. Services will be conducted by Bishop David Bontrager and the home ministers of the Old Order Amish Church. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery in LaGrange.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home in Middlebury is handling arrangements.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Feb. 13, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
TOPEKA - Cathryn Miller, 80, died at 3:10 a.m. Thursday, July 23, at Life Care Center in LaGrange.
She was born July 13, 1935, in LaGrange County, to the late Albert and Saloma (Troyer) Yoder.
On Nov. 29, 1956, in Hutchinson, Kan., she married Ora W. Miller.
Survivors include her husband; children Elsie (David Earl) Keim, Esther (Merle) Yoder, Rosetta (Richard) Mast of Millersburg, Martha (Allen) Hostetler and William (Mary), Laverne (Mary), Leroy (Verda) and Eldon (Dorothy) Miller; daughter-in-law Carol (Robert) Yoder of Goshen; 52 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and siblings Mary Yoder, Mae (Crist) Yoder, Melvin (Gertie) and Mervin Yoder and Harry (Mary) Yoder of Middlebury.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Thomas Leon and Jerry Wayne Miller, grandson Marvin Lee Keim and brother Thomas Yoder.
Visitation will be after 1 p.m. Friday, July 24, and all day Saturday, July 25, at the family home, 5390 S. 675 W., Topeka. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, July 26, at the family home. Burial will be in Hawpatch Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Miller-Stewart Funeral Home.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
July 24, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
TOPEKA - Clara A. Miller, 87, died at 12:15 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16.
She was born Dec. 17, 1927, in LaGrange County, to the late Ammon and Katie (Troyer) Lambright.
On Feb. 23, 1950, in LaGrange County, she married Amos N. Miller.
Surviving are her children, Marietta Miller, Orphie (Daniel) Schrock, Ramah (Jacob) Schrock, Lizzieann Miller, Lena (Melvin) Hochstetler, Clara (William) Bontrager and Ernest (Wilma), Orlie (Elizabeth), Ezra (Edna) and Orvan (Regina) Miller; 80 grandchildren; 120 great-grandchildren; son-in-law Alvin Schrock of Middlebury; and siblings Mary (Ervin) Miller, Wilma (Ora) Yoder of LaGrange, LeAnna (Joe) Troyer, Lonnie (Tressie) Lambright of Shipshewana and Alvin (Ada), Harvey and Orlie (Mary) Lambright.
She was predeceased her husband; daughters Alma, Katie and Freda; sister Alma; and two grandchildren.
Visitation will be after 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, and all day Wednesday, Aug. 19, at the family's home, 4335 S. 600 W., Topeka. Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at the family home. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Miller-Stewart Funeral Home.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Aug. 18, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are children, Dave (Miriam), Riverside, IA; Allen (Virginia), Osceola, IA; Lyle (Jan), Spartansburg, PA; Lloyd (Jane) and Galen (Jeanette) all of Kidron, OH; Phil (Linda), Indianola, IA; Judy (Gene) Bontrager, Sue (Nelson) Hershberger all of Kalona, IA; and Sylvia (Gary) Erb, Wellman, IA; 31 grandchildren, and 54 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her siblings, Vesta Neale, Wellman, IA; Mary Jane Baker, Columbus, GA; Anne Miller, Harrisonburg, VA; Richard (Martha) Miller, Kalona, IA; sisters-in-law Ruby Miller and Ida Fern Miller, and one brother-in-law Ed Yoder, all of Kalona, IA.
A son, John Mark, siblings, Fannie Miller, Lydia Miller, Esther Yoder, Paul H. and Alvin Miller; and four brothers-in-law Levi Miller, Don Neale, Leroy Baker and Dan Miller preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held September 30, 2015 at Kalona Mennonite Church, Kalona, Iowa with burial in East Union Cemetary, Kalona, Johnson Co., Iowa.
Submitted by: Janice Hostetler, Kalona, IA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
BOURBON - Dale W. Miller, 67, of Bourbon, went to be with Jesus peacefully surrounded by those he loved the most, his family, Wednesday, May 20, at home.
He was born to William E. and Jemima Hostetler on Feb. 14, 1948.
He was a lifetime area resident and a member of Zion Mennonite Church.
Dale married Mary Jane Chupp on Sept. 28, 1972, in Bremen.
She survives, as well as a son, Gary (Sharena) Miller of Nappanee; daughter Juanita Yoder of Bourbon; six grandchildren, Shania, Mikala, Natasha and Cameron Miller, and Connor and Reagan Yoder; three brothers; three sisters; and a sister-in-law.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 22, and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at Sandy Ridge Mennonite Church, 3085 Seventh Road, Bremen. A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 24, also at the church. Pastors Tom Gearin, Jay Hostetler and Cleo Orendorf will officiate. Burial will follow in Berea Fellowship.
Thompson-Lengacher and Yoder Funeral Home in Nappanee is handling arrangements.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
May 22, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
GOSHEN - Elmer H. Miller, 83, of Goshen and formerly of Middlebury, died at 5:10 a.m. Monday, April 20, at Courtyard of Goshen, where he lived the past four years.
He was born Aug. 21, 1931, in Kosciusko County, to the late Harvey A. and Carrie (Stethen) Miller.
Surviving are two brothers, Homer Miller of Spring, Texas, and Glenn (Carolyn) Miller of Middlebury, and sister-in-law Irene Miller of Archbold, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his siblings, Harvey, Roy, Elias, Nelson and Amos Miller, Mattie Yoder, Aurilla Miller, Wilma Miller and Liz Mattocks.
Elmer worked for Krider's Nursery for most of his life and later for Arbor Industries. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
Visitation will be after 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, and all day Wednesday, April 22, at Marion Yoder's home, 10668 C.R. 16, Middlebury. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, April 23, at Marion Yoder's home. Burial will be in Weldy Cemetery in Nappanee.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
April 21, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
LAGRANGE - Emma E. Miller, 68, of LaGrange died Monday, Dec. 14, 2015, at the scene of an auto accident near Millersburg.
Mrs. Miller was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
She was born on July 25, 1947, in LaGrange County to Emanuel and Millie (Weaver) Miller. On June 5, 1969, in LaGrange County she married Alvin H. Miller. He survives.
Also surviving are six sons, Verlin (Kristina) Miller of LaGrange, Gerald (Joyce) Miller of Millersburg, Marion (Elnora) Miller of LaGrange, Kenneth (Wilma) Miller of Topeka, LeRoy (Velma) Miller of LaGrange, and Larry E. (Catherene) Miller of Shipshewana; 25 grandchildren; two sisters, Esther (Harley) Miller of Topeka and Lizzie Ann (Martin) Yoder of LaGrange; five brothers, Perry (Barbara) Miller of Middlebury, Emanuel (Clara) Miller of LaGrange, Jonas (Ida) Miller of Topeka, Christy (Carolyn) Miller of Shipshewana, and Freeman Miller of Topeka; two sisters-in-law, Mattie Miller of Topeka and Lydia Miller of Shipshewana; four stepsisters; and five stepbrothers.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her stepfather, John Mast; and two brothers, Melvin Miller and Levi Miller.
Visitation will be after 1 p.m. today and all day Thursday at family residence, 4055 S. C.R. 150W, LaGrange.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the Kenny Schmucker residence, 4220 S. C.R. 150W, LaGrange. Services will be conducted by Bishop Glen Troyer Jr. and the home ministers. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery LaGrange.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, is in charge of arrangements.
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Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
SHIPSHEWANA - Esther E. Miller, 36, died at 4 a.m. Thursday, June 4, at home.
She was born April 25, 1979, in Angola, to Ervin R. and Viola (Schlabach) Bontrager.
On June 20, 2002, she married Myron Eugene Miller.
Survivors include her husband; children Karen Elaine, Serena LeAnn, Julie Grace, Dennis Wayne, Adrian Michael and Joel Dean, all at home; her parents of Shipshewana; siblings Mary Lou (David) Whetstone, Elnora (Abner) Troyer, Edna (Earl) Otto and Orla (Rebecca) Bontrager, all of Shipshewana, Edith (Merlin) Yoder of Middlebury, Velda (David) Lambright, Kenneth (Susan) Bontrager, Omer (Leora) Bontrager, David Lee (Vera) Bontrager and Ervin Jr. (Loretta) Bontrager; and brother-in-law Noah (Wilma) Yoder.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Karen Yoder, and her grandparents.
Visitation will be after 1 p.m. Friday June 5, and all day Saturday, June 6, at the family home, 3800 N. S.R. 5, Shipshewana. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, June 7, at the family home. Burial will be in Lehman Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Miller-Stewart Funeral Home.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
June 5, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
KOKOMO - Evelyn Louise Miller, 80, died at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, after a four-year journey with metastatic breast cancer.
She was born in Miami County on Sept. 18, 1935, the oldest daughter of Truman and Helen (Troyer) Slabaugh. On May 23, 1953, she married Daniel A. Miller at Howard-Miami Mennonite Church.
He survives along with their three children, Donna Cook of Kokomo, Anita (Daniel) Smith of Indianapolis and Keith (Ann) Graber Miller of Goshen; eight grandchildren, Josh Cook (companion Sara Pugh), Ryan (Jill) Cook, Chris Cook (companion Stephanie Parton), Jenna Smith, Eric Smith, Niles (Corine) Graber Alvarez, Mia Graber Miller and Simon Graber Miller; and two sisters and one brother, Marge (Charles) Pennington, Martha Miller and Dick (Karen) Slabaugh.
Her parents, as well as a sister, Winifred Miller, preceded her in death.
Evelyn graduated in 1953 from Clay Township High School in Miami County, where she accompanied choirs on piano throughout her high school years.
She was an active member at Howard-Miami Mennonite Church, where she was particularly involved with music ministries. For several decades she was the church's primary organist and pianist, playing prelude and offertory music, accompanying choirs, and mentoring and developing musical talents in the church's younger members. Shortly after marriage, she and her husband also worked with the church's youth group for several years, and she taught summer Bible school for a number of years.
Evelyn was an active grandmother, regularly attending her grandchildren's baseball, basketball, soccer and football games and musical performances throughout their school years. Although specializing in mothering and grandmothering, she also was a self-employed domestic worker for many years, becoming close friends with many of her long-term clients.
An extrovert, Evelyn always loved to talk and entertain, and she inspired her family throughout her life with her faith, her cheerful disposition, her piano flourishes, her laugh and her buoyant energy.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Howard-Miami Mennonite Church, 3976 E. 1400 S., Kokomo, with the memorial service beginning at 10:30 a.m. Monday. Pastors Sarah and Ben Schlegel will officiate at the church, with burial to follow the service in Mast-Hensler Cemetery.
Family members want to acknowledge their deep gratitude to Evelyn's pastors and church family as well as to Dr. Annette Moore and the oncology staff at Community Howard Hospital for their compassionate care for Evelyn over the past four years.
Memorial contributions may be made to Howard-Miami Mennonite Church or Community Howard Regional Health Foundation, 3611 S. Reed Road, Suite 107, Kokomo, IN 46902.
Hasler & Stout Funeral Home in Greentown assisted the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.hasler-stout.com.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Nov. 13, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
SHIPSHEWANA - Everett E. Miller, 52, of Shipshewana, died at 3:15 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at his sister's home in Ligonier after a five-week battle with cancer.
He was born July 17, 1963, in Elkhart County, to Enos R. and Sadie (Kuhns) Miller.
On Oct. 5, 1994, in LaGrange County, he married Mary Jane Helmuth. She survives.
Survivors include his wife; silbings Betty (Freeman) Yoder of Ligonier, Martha (Edwin) Bontrager of Topeka, Verda (Lavern) Bontrager of LaGrange, Stanley (Edna) Miller of Topeka and Ervin (Clara) Miller of Ligonier; his mother of Topeka; 17 nieces; and 16 nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, brother Daniel Miller and one niece.
He was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church and an over-the-road truck driver for more than 25 years. He was still driving five weeks ago.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, and from 2 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, at New Life Fellowship, 2755 S.R. 5, Topeka. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, also at the church. Pastor Randy Evans will officiate. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Topeka.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Oct. 31, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
TOPEKA - Ezra S. Miller, 80, died at 8:55 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at home.
He was born May 28, 1935, in LaGrange, to the late John U. and Susanna E. (Bontrager) Miller.
On Sept. 1, 1955, in Jamesport, Mo., he married Barbara Mae Miller.
His wife; children Susie Marie (Levi Jr.) Yoder, Sarah Irene Myers, Kenneth Eugene (Linda Jo) and Keith Allen Miller and Mary Eileen Miller of LaGrange; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and brothers Emanuel (Mary), Andy (Brenda), John Jr. (Laura) and Jonathon (Bridget) Miller and Amos (Betty) Miller of Goshen survive.
His infant siblings, Saloma, Daniel and Melvin Miller, predeceased him.
He worked at Goshen Rubber for 37 years and later at Ace Hardware in Topeka. He was an EMT for Shipshewana for 21 years.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, at Townline Mennonite Church, 2165 S. 1000 W., Shipshewana. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 11, at the church. Burial will be in Townline Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to Gideons International or World Missionary Press.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
June 9, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Miller, Ezra S., 80, of Topeka, died June 7, 2015 at his residence. He was born on May 28, 1935 in LaGrange, to John U. and Susanna E. (Bontrager) Miller. On September 1, 1955 in Jamesport, MO. he married Barbara Mae Miller; she survives. Ezra was a member of Townline Mennonite Church. He was an avid historian and genealogist and served as President of the LaGrange County Historical society for over 10 years. He was asked by the State to be the Indiana State Historian of LaGrange County. He was a member of the Shipshewana, Topeka and Anabaptist Historical Societies, LaGrange County Gas and Steam Engine Association and the Goshen Aero Club
Survivors in addition to his wife are three daughters, Susie Marie (Levi, Jr.) Yoder and Sarah Irene Myers both of Topeka, Mary Eileen Miller of LaGrange; two sons, Kenneth Eugene (Linda Jo) Miller and Keith Allen Miller both of Topeka; eight grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren; five brothers, Emanuel (Mary) Miller of Bloomfield, IA, Amos (Betty) Miller of Goshen, Andy (Brenda) Miller of Sherwood, AR, John, Jr. (Laura) Miller of Vermontville, MI, Jonathon (Bridget) Miller of Monroe City.
He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant sister, Saloma and two infant brothers, Daniel and Melvin Miller.
Funeral service was June 11, 2015 at Townline Mennonite Church. conducted by Pastors Mel Eash, Menno Mullet and Lynn Stutzman. Burial was in Townline Cemetery, Shipshewana.
Source: Miller-Stewart Funeral Home Middlebury, IN
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
SHIPSHEWANA - Gabriel James Miller, stillborn, son of John L. and Sharon (Hochstetler) Miller of Shipshewana, was delivered at 7:55 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital.
Surviving in addition to his parents are three sisters, Rebekah Dawn Miller, Claudia Joy Miller and Abigail Elaine Miller; two brothers, Isaiah Jon Miller and Jacob Cole Miller, all at home; grandparents, Leo J. and Lydia Lorene Miller of Middlebury and Omer Jay and Ida Carolyn Hochstetler of Shipshewana; great- grandparents, Edna and Mahlon Bontrager of Shipshewana; great-grandmother, Elizabeth Hochstetler of Topeka.
Visitation will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m. prior to the 3 p.m. Monday, March 2 brief service at the family's residence before to going to Lehman Cemetery in Shipshewana for graveside services. Services will be conducted by Bishop Dean Bontrager of the Old Order Amish Church.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home in Middlebury is in charge of arrangements.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
March 2, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
GOSHEN - George Samuel Miller, 89, died Thursday, June 4, at Greencroft Healthcare.
He was born April 15, 1926, in Goshen, to Vernon and Rosa (Metzler) Miller.
On June 15, 1946, he married Grace Stewart. She died April 30, 1974. He then married Emma Beachy on Dec. 27, 1974, in Goshen.
She survives along with six children, Georgia (Glenn) Davis, Glenda (Elroy) Miller, Gerald (Danette) Miller, Gordon (Sharon) Miller and Gina (Clark) Coburn, all of Goshen, and Galen (Rhonda) Miller of Constantine, Mich.; five stepchildren, Roger (Teresa) Beachy of St. Louis, Veronica (Wayne) Denlinger of Bay Village, Ohio, Phillip Beachy of Auburn, Wash., Jeffrey (Margaret) Beachy of West Linn, Ore., and Kenneth Beachy of Goshen; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; five sisters, Nora King of Goshen; Mary (Paul) Bradley and Carol (Kenneth) Tice, both of Elkhart, Shirley (Bruce) Hamilton of Portland, Ore., and Betty (Joe) Gruber of Mendon, Mich.; and two brothers, James Miller of Mishawaka and Jesse (Arlene) Miller of Wauseon, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two grandchildren, Tyler Coburn and Jenessa Miller; a son-in-law, Marvin J. Yoder; and a brother, Lester Miller.
A 1944 graduate of Middlebury High School, Mr. Miller was a member of College Mennonite Church and attended First Mennonite Church, Middlebury. Mr. Miller sang with the Gospel Messengers for 35 years. He had worked all of his life in the home construction business and retired in 1993 as superintendent with Fireside Homes. He had also worked for Portage Realty and Bower Homes.
Friends may call from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 7, in the Koinonia Room at College Mennonite Church, Goshen. A funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, June 8, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home. Pastor Phil Waite will officiate. Burial will follow in Gracelawn Cemetery, Middlebury.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Jubilee Fund at College Mennonite Church.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
June 6, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Miller, George Samuel, 89, of Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN died June 4, 2015 at the same place. He was born April 15, 1926 at Goshen to Vernon and Rosa (Metzler) Miller. On December 27, 1974 at Goshen he was married to Emma Kramer, who was born April 23, 1925 and survives.
On June 15, 1946 he married Grace Stewart. She died April 30, 1974.
Surviving are children, Georgia (Glen) Davis; Glenda (Elroy) Miller; Gerald (Danette) Miller; Gordon (Sharon) Miller; Gina (Clark) Coburn; and Galen (Rhonda) Miller; Stepchildren: Roger (Teresa) Beachy; Veronica (Wayne) Denlinger; Phillip Beachy; Jeffrey (Margaret) Beachy; Kenneth Beachy; 15
grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great-grandchildren, and siblings, Nora King; Mary (Paul) Bradley; Carol (Kenneth) Tice; Shirley (Bruce) Hamilton; Betty (Joe) Gruber; James Miller; Jesse (Arlene) Miller.
A grandson, Tyler Coburn; a granddaughter, Jenessa Miller, and a brother, Lester Miller preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held June 8, 2015 at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen with burial in Gracelawn Cemetery, Middlebury, Elkhart Co., IN.
Submitted by: Diana Hershberger, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
MIDDLEBURY - Ivan W. Miller, 61, of Middlebury, died Friday, Sept. 11.
He was born Aug. 2, 1954, to William H. and Clara J. (Lehman) Miller.
He is survived by his wife, Mary E. Bontreger; a son, Allen (Rachel) Miller of Middlebury; six grandchildren, Vernon, Mary Sue, Jonathan, Daniel, Waneta and Marcus Miller; three brothers, Joseph (Treva) Miller of LaGrange, Edwin (Miriam) Miller of Middlebury and Sam (Marilyn) Miller of Goshen; and nine sisters, Laura Miller, Barbara (Paul) Wagler, Lena Miller and Katie Miller, all of Middlebury, Rosa (Leroy) Yoder of Lewistown, Ill., Susie Miller and Mary Yoder, both of Middlebury, Alma (Jr.) Nisley of Goshen and Bertha Miller of Middlebury.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, Alvin E. Yoder.
Visitation will be all day Sunday, Sept. 13, at the family's home, 56766 C.R. 43, Middlebury. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14, also at the family's residence. Services will be conducted by Bishop Phillip Schwartz and the home ministers.
Burial will be in Mast Cemetery, Middlebury.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Sept. 13, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
GOSHEN - Jacob J. Miller, 84, of Goshen, died Saturday, Nov. 28.
He was born Jan. 28, 1931, in Arthur, Ill., to Jacob S. and Emma (Gingerich) Miller.
On June 29, 1961, he married Edna Miller; she survives. Survivors in addition to his wife are five daughters, Lovina (Homer) Miller of Shipshewana, Emma (Jerry) Schrock of Goshen, Clara (LaVern) Kauffman of Shipshewana, and Ruby (Ora) Bontrager and Ruth (Andrew) Yoder both of LaGrange; 38 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mattie Brenneman of Arthur and Mary Hochstetler of Nappanee.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one great-grandson, one sister and nine brothers.
Visitation will be after 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, and all day Monday, Nov. 30, at the family residence, 3135 S. 1200 W., Goshen. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, at the Levi Kuhns residence, 11865 W. 300 S., Shipshewana. Services will be conducted by Bishop Marlin Frey and the home ministers. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery, Goshen.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, is assisting the family with arrangements.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Nov. 29, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
LIGONIER - Jerry Alan Miller, 4, of Ligonier, died at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, at home.
He was born July 29, 2010, in Ligonier, to Orla H. and Marilyn Kay (Eash) Miller.
Survivors include his parents; three brothers, Eldon Wayne, Arlin Dale and Merle Dean Miller, and two sisters, LuAnn Sue and Marla Faye Miller, all at home; grandparents Harley N. (Mary) Miller and Orla F. (Elma) Eash, all of LaGrange; and great-grandparents Lizzie Miller of Shipshewana and Melvin (Ida Mae) Schlabach of LaGrange.
Visitation will be all day Tuesday, Jan. 13, at the family's home, 6362 W. 900 N., Ligonier. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, at Calvin Schlabach's home, 6560 W. 900 N., Ligonier. Services will be conducted by Bishop Dean Miller and the home ministers. Burial will be in Hawpatch Cemetery in Topeka.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home in Middlebury is in charge of arrangements.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Jan. 13, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are children, Larry Miller, Randy Miller, Charlene Arnst, Nora Schwartz, Cora Voran, and Cindy Epp; 14 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.
A son, Timothy Miller and 4 sisters preceded him in death.
He was involved in multiple ministries in the church and community. In the early 1980's he started the Street Light Ministry which still services the community today. He was the Founding Board of Directors for Sierra View Homes.
Memorial services were held May 21, 2015 at First Mennonite Church, Reedley, CA with burial in Reedley Cemetery, Reedley, CA.
Submitted by: Dee Patrick, Reedley, CA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
TOPEKA - Kristen Elyse Miller, 11-month-old daughter of Jerry Lee and Linda Kay (Schwartz) Miller of Topeka, died at 10:33 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, at the scene of an auto/buggy accident near 400 South and 600 West, Topeka.
She was born Sept. 5, 2014, in Goshen.
Survivors in addition to her parents are a sister, Julia Faith Miller; a brother, Seth Aaron Miller, both living at home; grandparents Vernon Jay and Martha Miller and Samuel and Elnora Schwartz, all of Topeka; and great-grandparents Ervin M. Miller of Topeka, Clarence and Lydia Mae Miller of Chouteau, Okla., Anna Schwartz of Middlebury, and Orva P. and Laverda Miller of Topeka.
Visitation will be all day Sunday, Aug. 16, at the Samuel Schwartz residence, 4705 S. 600 W., Topeka.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, at the same residence. Services will be conducted by Bishop Elva Lambright and the home ministers. Burial will be in Hawpatch Cemetery, Topeka.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, is in charge of arrangements.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Aug. 16, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
MILLERSBURG - Lamar A. Miller, 44, of Millersburg, died Thursday, Dec. 31.
He was born July 23, 1971, to Albert C. and Fannie L. (Kuhns) Miller.
He married Ruby Arlene Hershberger. She survives. Survivors in addition to his wife are three sons, Melvin Lamar Miller, Nathan Ray Miller, Matthew Vernon Miller; his parents; three brothers, Nelson A. (Katie) Miller, Cristie A. (Mary) Miller and Lester (Edith) Miller; two sisters, Erma A. Miller and Arlene Miller; nine nephews and four nieces; many uncles, aunts and cousins; and step-grandmother Fannie (Mast) Miller.
He was preceded in death by his stillborn brother, Samuel A. Miller and his maternal and paternal grandparents.
Visitation will be after 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, and all day Sunday, Jan. 3, at family's residence, 7305 S. 1200 West Millersburg. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4, at the Neal Troyer residence, 7365 S. 1200 West Millersburg. Services will be conducted by Bishop Levi Barkman and the home ministers. Burial will be in South Haven Cemetery.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, is in charge of arrangements.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Jan. 2, 2016
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
TOPEKA - Larry E. Miller, 52, of Topeka, passed away at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at his home after becoming ill the evening before.
He was born Nov. 18, 1963, in LaGrange County, to Andrew R. and Susanna (Schmucker) Miller. On May 16, 1989, in LaGrange, he married Shelly Hicks. She survives.
Sons Jared S. Miller of Shipshewana and Cody R. Miller of Topeka; daughter Sarah N. Miller of Topeka; his mother of Shipshewana; sisters Ruby (Armando) Nira of Eaton, Colo., Kathryn (Dennis) Bosch of Holland, Mich., Jean (Dave) Schwartzentruber of Stratford, Ontario, Canada; and brothers Lowell (Rita) Miller, LaVon (Gretchen) Miller and Les (Laurie) Miller, all of Shipshewana, also survive.
His father preceded him in death.
He was employed at Forest River for the past 22 years as a CNC programmer. He enjoyed coaching his kids' soccer teams.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Eden Worship Center, 4095 S. 900 W., where the service will be at 10 a.m. Monday with Pastor Matt Gingerich officiating. Burial will be in Townline Cemetery, Shipshewana.
Memorials may be given per the donor's choice.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Nov. 20, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
GOSHEN - Lavina Ellen Miller, 79, of Goshen, died Thursday, June 25.
She was born Oct. 26, 1935, in Elkhart County, to Eli and Alma (Miller) Herschberger.
She married Melvin P. Miller.
Surviving are a son, Richard (Barbara) Miller of Myakka City, Fla.; a daughter, Myra (Jeffrey) Lengacher of Goshen; a daughter-in-law, Kathy (Greg) Mills of Sarasota, Fla.; seven grandchildren, Jason (Gina) Miller, Chad (Stephanie) Miller, Josh (Christine) Miller, Steph Miller, Jen Miller, Christopher Lengacher and Sara (Fred) Creech; four great-grandchildren, Carter, Ruthie, Joya and Kendall; and two sisters, Pauline Schrock and Mary Alice Yoder, both of Goshen.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; son, Chip Miller; two brothers, Perry and Omer Herschberger; and two sisters, Ida Mae Lehman and Fannie Kauffman.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 3, and 9 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday, July 4, followed by a 10 a.m. funeral service, all at Clinton Frame Mennonite Church, 63846 C.R. 35 Goshen. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery, Goshen.
Memorials may be given to IU Goshen Home Care and Hospice.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
June 28, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Miller, Lavina Ellen Herschberger, 79, of Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN, died June 25, 2015 at the same place. She was born October 26, 1935 at Goshen to Eli and Alma (Miller) Herschberger. She was married to Melvin P. Miller, who died June 22, 2012.
Surviving are children, Richard (Barbara) Miller, Myra (Jeffrey) Lengacher, seven grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Pauline Schrock, and Mary Alice Yoder.
A son, Chip Miller and siblings, Perry & Omer Herschberger, Ida Mae Lehman, and Fannie Kauffman preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held July 4, 2015 at Clinton Frame Mennonite Church, Goshen, with burial in Miller Cemetery, Goshen.
Submitted by: Diane Lockwood, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
GOSHEN - Lavina Fern Miller, 91, of Goshen, died at 11:30 a.m. Monday, June 29, at Courtyard Healthcare in Goshen.
She was born Sept. 22, 1923, in New York, to Joseph and Emma (Eigsti) Christner.
She married Lynn O. Miller on Aug. 22, 1948, in Goshen. He died Nov. 17, 2011.
Surviving are a daughter, Marilyn Miller of Goshen; sisters Gloria Christner and Barbara Hostetler, both of Roanoke, Ill., and Emily Kennell of Benson, Ill.; and brothers Christy Christner of Shelbyville, Ill., Jake Christner of Roanoke and Frank Christner of Pocohontas, Ark.
Preceding her in death were her parents; husband Lynn; son Dan Miller; brother Joe Christner; and sisters Mary Christner and Luella Zoss.
Lavina was a homemaker and a member of Prairieview Missionary Church in Goshen. For their 50th wedding anniversary, her husband took her to Israel, where she was baptized in the Jordan River.
There will be no service. Burial will take place in Yellow Creek Cemetery.
Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home in Goshen is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
June 30, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
SHIPSHEWANA - Lizzie Ann Miller, 93, of Shipshewana, died Sunday, Jan. 17.
She was born March 30, 1922, to Urias E. and Rebecca (Yoder) Miller.
She married Noah M. Miller.
Surviving are seven sons, Orla (Esther) Miller, Harley (Mary) Miller, Freeman (LeAnna) Miller, Andy (Arlene) Miller, Joe (Katie Irene) Miller, Jerry (Irene) Miller, and Elva (special friend Sandy) Miller; two daughters, Elsie (Daniel) Otto and Fannie Mae (Sam Jr.) Bontrager;47 grandchildren; 146 great-grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; eight stepchildren; 46 step-grandchildren; 54 step great- great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Susanna Miller and Edna Miller.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; a sister; and eight brothers.
Visitation will be after 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19 and all day Wednesday, Jan. 20, at the Andy Miller residence, Shipshewana. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, also at the Andy Miller residence. Services will be conducted by Bishop Monroe Yoder and home ministers. Burial will be in Yoder Cemetery.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Jan. 19, 2016
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
MIDDLEBURY - Lynford D. Miller, 71, of Middlebury, died unexpectedly Thursday, April 23, while plowing the field at his residence.
He was born March 7, 1944, in Nappanee, to Lester and Mary (Holoway) Miller.
On Oct. 28, 1967, in Midland, Mich., he married Lois Yoder. She survives.
They had lived in the Middlebury area since 1968.
Survivors in addition to his wife are a son, Andy (Tomoko) Miller of Tokyo; a daughter, Susan (Ben) Miller Setiawan of Middlebury; four grandchildren, Ethan, Sammy and Avi Setiawan, and Lin Miller; and a brother, Philip (Nan) Miller of Goshen.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Dorcas Steider.
Lyn was a member of Eighth Street Mennonite Church in Goshen and had done his WI service at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He enjoyed farming as a hobby and was a trained meat cutter, owning Old Hoosier Meats in Middlebury for 25 years. In retirement Lyn drove a taxi for the Amish community, which led to many great relationships.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 27, at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 S. Main St., Middlebury.
A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, at Eighth Street Mennonite Church, Goshen. Services will be conducted by Pastors Brenda Sawatzky Paetkau and Loren Johns.
Memorials may be given to Camp Friedenswald, Cassopolis, Mich., or Maple City Health Care Center, Goshen.
Online condolences may be sent at millerstewartfuneralhome.com.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
April 25, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Intelligencer Journal - 9/11/2015
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
SHIPSHEWANA - Manas D. Miller, 85, of Shipshewana, died Saturday, Dec. 5.
He was born Nov. 27, 1930, in LaGrange, to Daniel and Saloma (Kauffman) Miller.
On Sept. 17, 1955, he married Saraetta Miller. She survives. Survivors in addition to his wife are a daughter, Sandy (Phil) Mast of Shipshewana; son Jeremy (Jen Taflinger) Miller of Middlebury; four grandchildren, Tanner Mast, Dylan Mast, Blane Miller and Macsen Miller.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; Leroy and Daniel Miller Jr.
Manas was a Korean War Army Veteran serving from 1951 to 1953. He was a member of the Emma Mennonite Church, the Lions Club and had worked in manufactured housing for 40 years. He was an avid golfer and had pitched for the Keene Machine softball team.
Visitation will be from 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, and for one hour prior to the 10:30 a.m. funeral service Wednesday, Dec. 9, all at Emma Mennonite Church, Topeka. Services will be conducted by Pastor Gene Hartman. Burial will be in Keightley Cemetery, Shipshewana.
Memorials may be given to Hospice of LaGrange.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Dec. 7, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Margaret was a member of Mount Calvary Church, Elizabethtown. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend who enjoyed getting her family together for various reasons. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, going to the beach as well as attending auctions.
She will be lovingly missed by her children: James R. Miller and wife, Marie, of Rheems; Phyllis E. Shenk and husband, Dale E., of Lancaster; Jeffrey R. Miller and wife, Betsy, of Friendswood, TX; Jerrold R. Miller and wife, Cindy, of Manheim; Jay R. Miller and wife, Glenda, of Mount Joy; 12 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren as well as Margaret's extended family and caring friends. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by four sisters, Miriam Wenger, Dorothy Graybill, Grace Eshleman and Mildred Groff, as well as two brothers, Richard and Victor Wenger.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1 PM on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at Mount Calvary Church, 625 Holly Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022 with Pastor Richard Vaughn officiating. Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to visit with the family following the memorial service on Tuesday. Private Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Kraybill Mennonite Cemetery, Mount Joy. Arrangements have been Entrusted to the Miller-Finkenbinder Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 North Market Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Margaret's Memory to Hospice and Community Care, Mount Calvary Church Missionary Fund or to Central Manor Camp Meeting Assoc. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.millerfuneralhome.com
Intelligencer Journal - 11/11/2015
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Surviving are children, Keith (Jane) Miller, Nevin Miller, Julia (James) Gorrell, Brent Miller, Ross Miller, LaRita Robinson, and Eric (Marla) Miller; 17 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and siblings: Denzel (Merna) Short, Corine (Phil) Samuelson, and Joyce (Larry) Gerber.
Catherine Lederman Weaver, Doyle (Melva) Short, Marvin (Lois) Short (Marjora's twin brother) preceded her in death.
Marjora was a children's Sunday School teacher, Bible School teacher, Care & Share volunteer, Sauder Village volunteer, and an avid quilter
Memorial services were held October 24, 2015 at West Clinton Mennonite Church, Wauseon, Fulton Co., OH with burial in Pettisville Cemetery, Pettisville, Fulton Co., OH.
Submitted by: Pam Graber, Wauseon, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Miller, Mary Elizabeth Beachy
PARTRIDGE – Mary Elizabeth Miller, 86, died Jan. 12, 2015, at Rice County District I Hospital. She was born June 2, 1928, in Kalona, Iowa, to Ananias and Ella Mae (Shetler) Beachy.
Mary was a homemaker and a member of Center Amish Mennonite Church. On Aug. 12, 1950, she married David L. Miller. He survives. Other survivors include: 12 children, Linda Rose Miller, Miriam Iwashige (Hiromi), Myron Miller (Rhoda), Anthony Miller, all of Partridge, Carol Hodgson (Roberto) of Shawnee, Caleb Miller (Kara) of Mechanicsburg, Pa., J. Lowell Miller (Judy), Lois Mast (Marvin), both of Nickerson, Dorcas Byler (Bill) of Brevard, NC, Clara Schrock (Matthew) of Columbus, Ohio, Ronald Miller (Brenda) of Oswego, Marcus Miller of Hutchinson; brothers, Joseph Beachy (Mary) of Kalona, Iowa, Jesse Beachy (Ruth) of Gladys, Va.; sisters, Fannie Jane Miller (widow of Eli C.) of Sarasota, Fla., Esther Zook (widow of Henry) of Kalona, Iowa; 31 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Ray, John, Glen, Earl, Jonas Beachy; and infant grandson, Friedrich Mast.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, at Center Amish Mennonite Church, 7611 West Morgan Ave, with Pastor David Yoder officiating. Burial will follow in West Center Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, January 16, 2015, at the church. Memorials may be made to Interfaith Housing Services, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.
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MIDDLEBURY - Mary Elizabeth Miller, 79, of Middlebury, died at 5:41 a.m. Monday, April 13.
She was born Sept. 23, 1935, in Elkhart County, to the late Clarence and Lovina (Weaver) Miller.
On March 20, 1955, she married Alvin E.L. Miller.
Survivors include her husband; children Cynthia Cramer and Cyriel Miller, both of Goshen, Viola (Roger) Herschberger, Rose (Brian) Petersheim, Hubert (Sarah) Miller, Herbert Miller of Millersburg, Victor (Sheryl) Miller of Middlebury and Richard (Anita) Miller of LaGrange; 26 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brother Raymond (Marie) Miller; stepsister Edna Miller of Goshen; and stepbrothers Amos Miller and Willis (Beth) Miller.
She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Anan Miller, and stepsiblings Amy Beachy and Elva Dean Miller.
Mary was a homemaker and a reflexologist.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, and for an hour prior to the 10 a.m. Thursday, April 16, funeral service, all at Pleasant Grove Conservative Mennonite Church, C.R. 38, Goshen. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
April 15, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
TOPEKA - Mary J. Miller, 88, of Topeka, died Sunday, May 3.
She was born March 23, 1927, to Jacob V. and Elizabeth (Kuhns) Lambright.
She married Ervin M. Miller.
Surviving are four sons, Orva (Esther) Miller of Topeka, Elmer (Irene) Miller of Hillsboro, Wis., Melvin (Beulah) Miller of Ligonier and Omer (Fannie) Miller of Bennington; five daughters, Wilma (Ernest) Eash and Elizabeth Ann (Jerry) Miller, both of LaGrange, Ruby (Howard) Miller of Hillsboro, Wis., Sara Mae (Orva) Yoder of LaGrange and Edna (Samuel) Schrock of Topeka; daughter-in-law Ruby Miller of Topeka; 70 grandchildren, 218 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Menno Lambright of Scottsville, Mich., and Ervin Lambright of Mansfield, Mo.; and two sisters, Elizabeth Troyer of Topeka and Sadie (Ura) Bontrager of Homer, Mich.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; son Eli Miller; a grandson; four great-grandchildren; two brothers; and two sisters.
Visitation will be after 2 p.m. Monday, May 4, and all day Tuesday, May 5, at 3295 W. 600 S., Topeka. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, also at the same address.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
May 4, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
SHIPSHEWANA - Michelle and Rachelle Miller, both of Shipshewana, were stillborn Monday, Sept. 7.
They were the infant daughters of James and Sara (Miller) Miller of Shipshewana.
They are survived by their parents, grandparents Daniel P. (Loretta) Miller and Floyd (Katie) Miller, and numerous aunts and uncles.
A private graveside service for Michelle and Rachelle will take place Wednesday, Sept. 9. Bishop Chris Bontrager and the home ministers will officiate. Burial will follow in East Barren Cemetery in Shipshewana.
Yeager Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Sept. 9, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving is a sister, Rachel Jean, wife of Willard Burkholder of Springfield, Illinois, six nephews, a niece and sister-in-law, Sarah Miller of Thurmont, Maryland. She was preceded in death by a brother, C. Ralph Miller.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral service at Erisman Mennonite Church, 8 South Erisman Road, Manheim on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 11:00 AM. There will be a public viewing at the church on Thursday morning from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Interment in the adjoining church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may send contributions in Mildred's memory to Erisman Mennonite Church, 8 South Erisman Road, Manheim, PA 17545. To send the family on-line condolences, please visit:
BuchFuneral.com717-665-4341
Intelligencer Journal - 11/4/2015
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
A brother, Merlin R Miller and a sister, Leona Miller preceded her in death.
Mildred worked as a nurse at the Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City and later as a private duty nurse. Upon retirement in 1996, she moved to Harrisonburg. She enjoyed traveling, reading, crafting, attending to her gardening and houseplants, as well as spending time with family and walking with friends. She was also concerned about the needs of the global community.
Memorial services were held November 28, 2015 at Park View Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, VA with burial in Weaver's Mennonite Church Cemetery, Harrisonburg, VA.
Submitted by: Sandy Wenger, Harrisonburg, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Perry J Miller, 81, of Goshen died Friday, June 26, 2015 at Elkhart General Hospital due to complications from surgery and a previous stroke. He was born October 3, 1933 in Sullivan, Illinois to Joe A. and Elizabeth (Mast) Miller.
On November 5, 1961 he married Delores J. Yoder at North Main St. Mennonite
Church in Nappanee.
She survives along with two daughters, DeLane J. (Terry) Graber of Goshen and Mary Beth (John) MacKinnon of Falls Church, Virginia; five grandchildren, Erin, Andrew and Lindsey Graber and Jack and Carter MacKinnon; a half-brother, Andy (Anna) Miller of Lebanon, Missouri ; a half-sister, Lizzie Ann (Floyd) Kauffman of Arcola, Illinois; step-sister, Edna Mae (Chupp) Humes of Atwood, Illinois; and step-brothers, Menno (Lucille) Chupp of Goshen and Alvin (Carole) Chupp of Dallas Center, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his parents, step-mother Fannie, and brothers, Alva and Reuben Miller and a half-brother, Ervin Kauffman.
Perry worked at several area businesses including Starcraft Boat Mfg, Mac
Tools Distributing and most recently at Gardners Lawn Mower Shop.
A member of Benton Mennonite Church, he volunteered with the MDC Goldenrod auctions and at The Depot and also served two years of voluntary service at Western Mennonite High School in Salem, Oregon.
Perry had a generous spirit, and enjoyed being with people and was a stranger to no one. He had a great sense of humor and loved working outside. He will be dearly missed by all.
Visitation will be from 12-6 p.m. Sunday, June 28, 2015 at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home and two hours prior to the 11 a.m. Monday, June 29, 2015 funeral service at Waterford Mennonite Church, 65975 State Road 15, Goshen. Pastors Doug Kaufman and Brenda Meyer will officiate. Burial will follow in Benton Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to MDC Goldenrod or Mennonite Central Committee.
Yoder-Culp Funeral Home
Goshen, IN
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Miller, Perry J., 82, of Goshen IN, died June 26, 2015 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., IN from complications after surgery following a second stroke.
He was born October 3, 1933 at Sullivan, Moultrie Co., IL to Joseph A. and Elizabeth A. (Mast) Miller. Elizabeth was born July 2, 1905 and died April 29, 1935. Joseph was born December 12, 1907 and died October 17, 1946.
On November 5, 1961 at Nappanee, Elkhart Co., IN he was married to Delores Joanne Yoder, who was born July 21, 1938 and survives.
Surviving are two daughters, DeLane (Terry) Graber and Mary Beth (John) MacKinnon; five grandchildren, (half-brother) Andy (Anna Beachy) Miller and (half-sister) Lizzie Ann (Floyd) Kauffman.
Three brothers, Reuben Miller, Alva Miller, and (half-brother) Ervin Kauffman preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held June 30, 2015 at Waterford Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN with burial in Benton Lutheran Cemetery, Goshen, IN.
Submitted by: Brenda Meyer, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
GOSHEN - Rachael L. Miller, 74, passed away at her home Friday morning, Oct. 30, after a four-month illness.
She was born Aug. 12, 1941, in Fairview, Mich., to Clifford and Viola (Stonebreaker) Shantz.
On June 15, 1964, she married Al Miller in Fairview.
He survives along with three children, Randy (Barb) Miller of Goshen, Todd (Pam) Miller of Britton, Mich., and Janelle (Corbin) Nash of Scottsdale, Ariz.; five grandchildren, Trevor, Braden and Chelsea Miller, Brock Miller and Willow Nash; two brothers, Mike (Sheueling) Shantz of Cupertino, Calif., and Kim (Sheryl) Shantz of Laveen, Ariz.; and two sisters, Maribeth (Russell) Kennel of Keizer, Ore., and Karen (Erv) Bontrager of Goshen.
A longtime Goshen resident, Mrs. Miller was an active member of Clinton Frame Mennonite Church. She was involved in various ministries, including serving as the caring ministry leader for her Sunday school class. She was a former member of Busy Bee Extension Club.
Friends may call from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Clinton Frame Mennonite Church and from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. A 10 a.m. funeral service will be Saturday at the church. Pastors Terry Diener and Matt Yoder will officiate. Burial will follow in Clinton Frame Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to Clinton Frame Youth Ministries.
Yoder-Culp Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Oct. 31, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Reuben Miller passed away at the age of 85 from complications from a stroke on May 31, 2015. He was born in Arthur Illinois on November 3, 1929 to Joe and Elizabeth Miller. He married Phyllis A. Snyder on May 12 1952 at the Portland Mennonite Church.
They began raising their family after moving to Milwaukie, Oregon in the early 1950's. Reuben was a machinist for 20 years and then self-employed until retirement in 1996. He was a long time member of Portland Mennonite Church and recently attended Bethany Church in Canby. He spent 12 years with Habitat for Humanity in San Francisco.
He was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis who died in 2005 and his brother Al J. Miller.
He is survived by son Richard J. Miller, Phoenix, AZ; Son, Randy J. Miller, Milwaukie, OR; Brother, Perry Miller, Goshen, Indiana; one half-brother, one half-sister, two stepbrothers and one stepsister; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held June 15, 2015 at 3:00pm at Hope Village Community Center 1535 S. Ivy St Canby, Oregon. Memorial contributions can be made to the Canby Adult Center, Canby, Oregon.
Canby Herald, Canby, OR
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
MILLERSBURG - Samuel Eugene Miller, 71, of Millersburg, died at 3:59 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, at home.
He was born Feb. 19, 1943, in Topeka, to the late Chris J. and Anna (Schrock) Miller.
Surviving are his siblings, Mary Ellen (Harry) Yoder of Middlebury, Irma (Don) Zook, Alta (Amos) Miller of LaGrange, Katie (Lester) Shrock of Shipshewana, LaVera (Rodney) Troyer of White Pigeon, Mich., Wilma (Buryl) Grossman of LaGrange, Sharon (Glenn) Troyer, Cindy (Rand) Walter, Wilbur L. (Liz) Miller of Goshen, Al (Marge) Miller of Middlebury and Gordon (Wanda) Miller of Shipshewana; and 26 nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a nephew, Michael Lee Shrock.
He enjoyed watching high school and college basketball and family gatherings. He most recently worked for Dave's Landscaping as a truck driver.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 S. Main St., Middlebury. There will be an hour of visitation prior to the 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, funeral service at First Mennonite Church in Middlebury. Burial will be in Grace Lawn Cemetery in Middlebury
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Jan. 31, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
SHIPSHEWANA - Samuel Ray Miller, 69, died at 8:09 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, at home.
He was born Dec. 4, 1945, in LaGrange County, to the late Enos E. and Katie (Wingard) Miller.
On Nov. 8, 1973, in Shipshewana, he married Ada B. Miller.
Survivors include his wife; daughters LaVera (Joe) Stutzman of Middlebury, Katie Alice Miller of Goshen and Iva Jean (Leon) Lehman of Shipshewana; grandson Elijah Cole Lehman; and siblings Viola (Levi) Troyer, Laura Ellen (Floyd) Yoder and Perry Jay (Esther) Miller, all of Middlebury, Lloyd (Debbie) Miller of Shipshewana and Dennis (Pam) Miller of LaGrange.
A son, Norman Miller, preceded him in death.
Samuel was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. He was a farmer, worked in several area factories and worked at Deutsch Kase Haus in Middlebury.
Visitation will be after 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, and all day Thursday, Nov. 26, at the family home, 2010 N. 1100 W., Shipshewana. The funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 27, at Ernie Troyer's home, 2125 N. 1100 W., Shipshewana. Burial will be in Naylor Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Miller-Stewart Funeral Home.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Nov. 25, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
MILLERSBURG [OH] -- Stephen Ray "Steve R." Miller, 53, of Millersburg, died Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, at Pomerene Hospital in Millersburg.
He was born Aug. 16, 1962, in Millersburg to the late Alvin P. and Anna (Hershberger) Miller, and had worked at Lynn Hope Industries.
He was a member of New Creation Fellowship Church in Kidron.
Surviving are a brother, Wayne (Ruby) Miller of Baltic; a sister, Effie (Earl) Beachy of Millersburg; and seven nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services will be Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. at Gospel Haven Church in Benton, with Pastor Ken Wengerd officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call Monday from 4-7 p.m. at Gospel Haven Church in Benton. Arrangements are being handled by Smith-Varns Funeral Home, Sugarcreek. For those unable to attend, visit www.smithfuneral.com to share a memory and sign the guest register.
The Daily Record, Wooster, OH
Oct. 31, 2015
Submitted by D. Richard Miller, Goshen, IN
Survivors in addition to her husband are a daughter, Krista (John) Murray of Hesston, KS; two sons, Kenneth (Nancy) Miller of Bourbon and Ronald (Bobbie) Miller of Goshen; two brothers, Olin (Anita) Miller and Ora M. (Anita) Miller both of Goshen; 10 grandchildren, five great grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Ludean Miller of Sun City West, AZ, Martha Miller of Elkhart, Dorothy Miller of Goshen.
She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Levi, Melvin, Mahlon and Menno Miller; sister, Lydia Hershberger and an infant sister.
A memorial service was December 22, at North Goshen Mennonite Church, Serviceswere conducted by Pastor Mark Schloneger. Burial was in Bontrager Cemetery, Middlebury.
Source: Miller-Stewart Fineral Home Middlebury, IN
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Miller, Wayne E., 76, of Sugarcreek, Ohio died Thursday, February 26, 2015 at his home following a battle with cancer. He was born August 20, 1938 in Millersburg, OH to the late Eli J.D. and Mary (Mast) Miller. He was a steelworker for many years and also a delivery truck driver for Wayne Dalton where he retired. He was a member of Sharon Mennonite Church.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary Alice (Troyer) Miller whom he married on December 10, 1959; his children Ron (Edith) Miller of New Paris, Indiana, Darrel (Susan) Miller of Berlin, Wanita Miller of Asheville, NC, LaVon (Michelle) Miller of Walnut Creek and Tim (Shelly) Miller of Sugarcreek, 15 grandchildren, his brother Ben (Betty) Miller of Walnut Creek and three sisters Sarah (Jonas) Yoder, Amanda (Freeman) Miller and Freda (Leroy) Yoder all of Sugarcreek.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by 2 grandchildren Alicia Renee Miller and Austin LaVon Miller.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, March 2, 2015 at 10:30 AM at Sharon Mennonite Church in Sugarcreek with Pastor Ed Yoder officiating. Burial will follow in Union Hill Cemetery. Friends may call on Saturday 2-4 and 6-8 PM and Sunday 5-8 PM all at Light in the Valley Chapel in Sugarcreek and on Monday from 9-10 AM prior to services at the Sharon Mennonite Church.
Arrangements are being handled by Smith-Varns Funeral Home at Sugarcreek
SHIPSHEWANA - Wayne M. Miller, 87, of Shipshewana, died shortly after 8 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27.
He was born Nov. 14, 1927, in Topeka, to the late Samuel S. and Rachel M. Miller.
On July 17, 1954, in Inman, Kan., he married Leabell S. Troyer. She died Jan. 15, 2014.
Survivors include her children, Kathy (Dennis) Troyer of Shipshewana, Becky (Jim Maves) Manning, Kevin (Rebecca Stoltzfus) Miller, Jonathan (Christian Yoder) Miller, Jeff (Kay Nofziger) Miller of Goshen and Eric (Melody) Short-Miller; 12 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and sisters Wilma Jean "Jeannie" Schrock of Shipshewana, Willowdean Schleining of Goshen, Winifred Lehman and Karon Weaver of Goshen.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Sharon Koelzer.
He was an active member of Gideons International for 45 years.
He was a member of Shore Mennonite Church in Shipshewana.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. followed by a memorial service celebrating his life at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Shore Mennonite Church.
Memorials may be given to Gideons International or Mennonite Mission Network.
Arrangements are with Miller-Stewart Funeral Home.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Oct. 30, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
MIDDLEBURY - William "Bill" R. Miller, 78, of Middlebury, died Thursday, March 26.
He was born May 25, 1936, in Goshen, to Robert W. and Lizzie (Hershberger) Miller. On Dec. 11, 1958, he married Marie Arlene Helmuth; she survives.
Other survivors are three sons, Willis (Cheryl) Miller of Milford, Raymond (Lydia Ann) Miller of Middlebury and Arlin (Norma) Miller of Middlebury; five daughters, Arlene (LaVern) Kuhns of Goshen, Norma (Atlee) Troyer, Carolyn (Vernon) Miller, Edna Ellen Miller and Nancy (Reuben) Kramer, all of Middlebury; two brothers, John Miller of Shipshewana and Amos Miller of Goshen; four sisters, Edna Miller and Lydia Ann Miller of Goshen, Katie Bontrager of Middlebury and Wilma Yoder of Eldorado, Mo.; 30 granchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers.
Visitation will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 29, and all day Monday, March 30, at Atlee Troyer's home, 10582 C.R. 24, Middlebury. Services will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, at the family home, 10622 C.R. 24, Middlebury. Burial will be in Forks Cemetery, Middlebury.
Miller Stewart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
March 29, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are two daughters, Pauline Meszaros and husband Richard and Doris Johnson and husband Leon; two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and siblings, Ruth Greaser, Paul Moyer, Laverne Moyer and wife Gloria, and Betty Howells and husband Jim.
Three brothers, Walter Moyer, Abram H. Moyer, and Arthur Moyer, and a sister, Mary Souder preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held December 19, 2015 at Souderton Mennonite Homes, Souderton, Montgomery Co., PA with burial in Franconia Mennonite Church Cemetery, Telford, Montgomery Co., PA.
Submitted by: Barb Moyer, Telford, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
LAGRANGE - Maurice W. Mishler, 87, died at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 29.
He was born Aug. 5, 1927, in LaGrange County, to the late Ira and Mabel (Speicher) Mishler.
On June 8, 1957, in Conneaut Lake, Pa., he married Dorothy P. Birky.
Surviving are his wife; children Beth (Jeff) Yoder of Goshen and Robert (Kenda) Mishler of Shipshewana; grandchildren Grant Yoder, Garrett Yoder, Whitney Yoder, Kara (Corey) Short and Kyle Mishler; sister Clara (Mark) Bontrager of Shipshewana; and siblings-in-law Paul (Gladys) Haarer of Middlebury and Esther Mishler of LaGrange.
He was preceded in death by his siblings, Shirley Haarer and Gerald Mishler.
He was a member of Shore Mennonite Church. He worked for Becton-Dickenson and Kirsch Co. He volunteered at Menno-Hof in Shipshewana.
Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at Shore Mennonite Church, 7235 W. 100 N., Shipshewana. Friends and family may gather at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, in Shore Cemetery for a graveside service, followed at 4 p.m. by a memorial services at the church. Memorials may be given to Menno-Hof or Shore Mennonite Church.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
July 31, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Mishler, Maurice W., 87, of LaGrange, IN died July 29, 2015 at LaGrange, IN. He was born August 5, 1927 at Lagrange, IN to Ira and Mabel (Speicher) Mishler. On June 8, 1957 at Conneaut Lake, PA he was married to Dorothy P. Birky, who survives.
Surviving are children, Bob (Kenda) Mishler, and Beth (Jeff) Yoder; five grandchildren, and a sister, Clara (Mark) Bontrager.
A brother, Gerald L. Mishler and a sister, Shirley Mishler Haarer preceded him in death.
Bookkeeper and accountant for Becton-Dickenson and Kirsch Company.
Memorial services were held August 2, 2015 at Shore Mennonite Church, Shipshewana, IN with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Kim Mishler, Shipshewana, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Born July 1, 1921 in Hill City, Minnesota, the son of Daniel and Ethel (Gallea) Morgan, Richard attended Muskegon Public Schools and was a member of the class of 1943. He proudly served in the Unites States Navy during WWII. Following his service he was employed at American Store Equipment for 45 years working his way from maintenance work to a cabinet design engineer. Richard leaves a legacy of caring for God's environment. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, yard work, vegetable and flower gardening and maintaining a bird sanctuary. He is known for his beautiful chocolate red dahlias. He took great pride in his home and yards, and enjoyed entertaining family and friends. He would like to be remembered for his devotion to family, his service to God and Country, sharing his carpentry skills and for being a good neighbor. He loved sports, particularly baseball and golf, challenging himself to shoot "his age" in his senior years. Richard spent many years as a member of Temple United Methodist Church where he loved donating many hours to the church family. For the past 30 years, he was a member of the Central United Methodist Church.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 44 years, Connie; one daughter, Susan Newman; three brothers, James, Roland and Gerald Morgan and two sisters, Karolyn Boyer and June Carlson.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Doris Souder Morgan; one son, Daniel (Ann) Morgan of Fruitport, one daughter, Pamela Stevens of Grand Haven; six granddaughters, Stephanie (Keirsun) Scott, Maggie (Justin) O'Sullivan, Betsy (Matt) Johnson, Kathryn (Ben) Megrian, Andrea Morgan and Molly Morgan. He adored his six great-grandchildren, Cora, Bella, Nola, Brock, Neve and Bridget. He is also survived by one brother-in-law, Jerry Boyer and many special nieces and nephews.
VISITATION will be from 4-7PM Monday, July 27, 2015 at The Lee Chapel, 6291 S. Harvey St., 231-798-1100. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at Central United Methodist Church, 1011 Second St., Muskegon, with Rev. Mark Miller presiding. Memorial Contributions may be made to Central UMC Memorial Fund.
Muskegon Chronicle
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are stepchildren, Lynette Hughes, Dan Moyer, and Darlis Moyer; step-grandchildren, Amy Braden, Adam, Aaron and Anna Hughes; and two sisters, Orpha Yoder of Scranton, PA; and Saloma Gauthier of California.
Memorial services were held February 21, 2015 at Strite Auditorium of Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community with burial in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Harrisonburg, VA.
Submitted by: Alice Brubaker, Harrisonburg, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Esther Peachey-Moyer
(Died February 15, 2015)
Esther Peachey-Moyer 81 Harrisonburg Esther Peachey-Moyer, 81, Harrisonburg, passed away February 15, 2015 at Crestwood of the Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community. Mrs. Peachey-Moyer was born on September 23, 1933 in Bellville, Pennsylvania and was the daughter of the late Jacob King and Mary Gertrude Peachey.
After high school Esther spent 10 years assisting in a mission church in Crenshaw, PA under Locust Grove Mennonite Church. She then moved to Maumee, OH and became the executive secretary at Sunshine, a residential facility for developmentally disabled children. Retiring after 31 years, she later married Richard S. Moyer and moved back to Crenshaw. Esther and Richard moved to VMRC in 2010 due to his declining health and he passed away in 2012. In all circumstances, Esther's strong faith in the Lord was evidenced by her kind and caring spirit. Her love and affirmation made a great difference in people's lives.
On July 13, 2002, she married Richard S. Moyer who preceded her in death on February 10, 2012.
Surviving are three step children, Lynnette Hughes, Dan Moyer and Darlis Moyer; two sisters, Orpha Yoder, Scranton, PA; Saloma Gauthier, CA; a nephew, Michael Yoder; four step grandchildren, Amy Braden, Adam, Aaron and Anna Hughes and two great nieces, Ellery and Anniston.
Pastors Duane Yoder and Deb Horst will conduct a memorial service, Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. at Strite Auditorium of VMRC. A graveside service will be held at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens at 11 a.m. prior to the memorial service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sunshine Foundation Inc., 7223 Maumee Western Rd, Maumee, OH 43537 or to Every Home For Christ, 640 Chapel Hill Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 89020. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.McMullenfh.com.
McMullen Funeral Home
Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
& Leon Hertzler
Surviving are two daughters, Sharon Gehman and husband Dennis, and Donna Gaugler and husband Dale; four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
A grandson, Michael Gehman and three sisters, Mildred Young, Pauline Snyder, and Betty Blank preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held September 13, 2015 at Salford Mennonite Church, Harleysville, Montgomery Co., PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Bradley W. Alderfer, Harleysville, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
A machinist for the former KD Tools, Lancaster, she also worked in housekeeping at Brethren Village Retirement Community. She was a member of Grace Brethren Church of Manheim. She enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, collecting quilts, and attending public auctions.
Surviving are: three sons, Donald E. husband of Nancy Boll of Ephrata, Gerald L. husband of Becky Boll of Manheim, Darrell L. husband of Dianne Boll of Sinking Spring; a daughter, Kathleen D. Yoder companion of Allen Hoke of Manheim; 11 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Samuel husband of Lorraine Sensenig of Ephrata, Lloyd husband of Thelma Sensenig of New Holland, Carl husband of Arlene Sensenig of Akron; a sister, Betty wife of Dan Stoltzfus of Lancaster.
The family would like to send a special thanks to Hospice Nurse Ashley Watts and the entire caring hospice staff at Masonic Village Hospice.
Funeral services will be held from the Furman Home for Funerals, 59 W. Main St., Leola, on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at 10 a.m. with interment following in Groffdale Mennonite Cemetery. The family will visit with friends from 9 to 10 a.m. at the funeral home on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Masonic Village Hospice, 1 Masonic Dr., Elizabethtown, PA 17022-2199 or to Grace Brethren Church of Manheim, 333 E. High St., Manheim, PA 17545.
Intelligencer Journal - 4/5/2015
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Surviving are children, Gregory & Lory Moyer, and Geoffrey & Sheryl Moyer; six grandchildren, a brother, Harold Renner and a sister, Jim & Mary Jane "Janie" Ahlum.
Memorial services were held July 25, 2015 at Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, Blooming Glen, PA with inurnment at Blooming Glen Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Submitted by: Michelle ____, Blooming Glen, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are children, Gail D. Wireman & husband, Curt IV of Mohnton, PA; and Rhonda L. Moyer of Quakertown, PA; two grandchildren, and a brother, David W. Moyer & wife, Linda of Pocono Lake, PA.
Memorial services were held June 12, 2015 at Deep Run Mennonite Church East, Perkasie PA, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Lois Ann Wismer, Perkasie, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Moyer, Nevin Ray, 65, of Perkasie, PA; formerly of Huffs Church, PA died June 7, 2015 at Grand View Hospital. Nevin was born January 01, 1950 in Sellersville, PA to Orville K. & Laura Mae (Myers) Moyer. He was the loving husband of Louise (Derstine) Moyer for 43 years. He was a member of Deep Run Mennonite Church East in Perkasie, PA
In addition to his wife, Nevin is survived by two daughters, Gail D. Wireman & husband, Curt IV of Mohnton, PA, Rhonda L. Moyer of Quakertown, PA; a grandson, Curt M. Wireman, V of Mohnton, PA; a granddaughter, Rachael G. Wireman of Mohnton, PA; a brother, David W. Moyer & wife, Linda of Pocono Lake, PA and two nieces, Dr. Amanda J. Moyer of Burlington, VT, Cassandra L. Moyer of Pocono Lake, PA.
A celebration of life service was June 12, 2015 at Deep Run Mennonite Church Perkasie, PA
Source: Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home &
Crematory, Souderton, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
NAPPANEE - Henry "Hank" B. Mullet, 93, of Nappanee, died at 7 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15.
He was born June 25, 1922, in Nappanee, to Benedict and Fannie (Miller) Mullet. Hank married Katie Ann Yoder.
She survives, as well as sons Larry (Rose) Mullet of Nappanee, Stephen (Doris) Mullet of Anna, Texas; daughters Marilyn (Pete) Yoder of Nappanee and Marcia (Chet) Borkholder of Bremen; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; brother Enos (Dorcas) Mullet of Lapel; and half sister Anna Miller of Milford.
He was preceded in death by six brothers, two sisters and a stepbrother.
Visitation will be after 1 p.m. today, Oct. 16, at Glen Lehman's Residence, 72218 C.R. 11, Nappanee, and after 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, also at Glen Lehman's. Funeral services will take place at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, at Glen Lehman's. Bishop Merle Miller and the Home Ministry of the Old Order Amish Church will officiate. Burial will follow in West Union Center Cemetery.
Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, is handling the arrangements.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Oct. 16, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Miss Mumaw was born on December 22, 1930 in Harrisonburg, Virginia and was the daughter of the late John Rudy and Esther Forry (Mosemann) Mumaw. She graduated from RMH School of Nursing and Eastern Mennonite College (now EMU). For 50 years, she loved caring for patients, student nurses and staff in administrative duties. Nursing at RMH provided a strong foundation for future employment at St. Joseph Hospital in Lancaster, PA, George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC and Sunnyside Presbyterian Home in Harrisonburg. Grace was a member of Shenandoah Valley Choral Society for many years and often sang with her sisters. Crocheting was her hobby during "working" days and in retirement she enjoyed quilting items for the Mennonite Central Committee Sale. Time with friends and family was often spent around a table game or jigsaw puzzles. She was a member of Lindale Mennonite Church.
Surviving are two sisters, Lois Martin and husband Emanuel of Harrisonburg; Miriam Mumaw of Arlington, Virginia; two brothers-in-law, Laban Peachey and Clair Basinger; nieces and nephews and their spouses, Phyllis Friesen, Byron Peachey, Joyce Peachey Lind, Keith Martin all of Harrisonburg, Lowell Peachey of Huchinson, Kansas; and Gail Laur of Sandusky, Michigan; fifteen grand nieces and nephews; and three great grand nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Miss Mumaw was preceded in death by her step-mother, Evelyn K. Mumaw and two sisters, Helen Peachey and Catherine Mumaw.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday July 14, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Lindale Mennonite Church, Linville, VA with Pastor Duane Yoder officiating.
The body was cremated.
Memorial contributions may be made to Eastern Mennonite University for the John R. and Evelyn Mumaw Scholarship Fund, 1200 Park Road, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802 or to the Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, Good Samaritan Fund, 1491 Virginia Avenue, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mcmullenfh.com.
McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Intelligencer Journal - 7/10/2015
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
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Mumaw, Grace Naomi, 84, of Harrisonburg, VA died July 8, 2015 at the same place. She was born December 22, 1930 to John R. and Esther (Forry) Mumaw.
Surviving are two sisters, Lois and Emanuel Martin and Miriam Mumaw.
Two sisters, Helen Peachy and Catherine Mumaw preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held July 14, 2015 at Lindale Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, VA.
Submitted by: Leanne Benner, Harrisonburg, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are children, Shannon (Musselman) Unzicker, husband Keith Unzicker; and Ben Musselman, wife Alison Rowe; four grandchildren, and a sister-in-law, Elizabeth Musselman.
A stillborn daughter, Kristin, a stillborn sister Mary, and a brother, John preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held December 26, 2015 at Mennonite Church of Normal, IL and December 29, 2015 at Salford Mennonite Church, Harleysville, PA.
Submitted by: Shannon Unzicker, Benson IL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving in addition to her husband are three sons: Elmer, Jr. married to Cindy Musser, Long Island, NY; Kevin married to Glenda Musser, Churchtown Rd.; Dr. Dale R. Musser, Columbia, MO; four grandchildren and six siblings: Mary Keppel, Reinholds; Marie Zimmerman, TN; Dorothy married to Joel Lindburg, Ephrata; Linda Texter, Wyomissing; Richard Mohler, Adamstown; and Robert Mohler, Akron.
Her memorial service was January 14, 2015 at the Pine Grove Mennonite Church, Bowmansville, PA with Pastor Jonathan Yoder officiating.
Source: The Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
GOSHEN - Mildred "Millie" Myers, 83, of Greencroft and formerly of Goshen, died at 3:20 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Greencroft Healthcare in Goshen.
She was born Nov. 21, 1931, in Apple Creek, Ohio, to Allen and Emaline (Amstutz) Zurcher.
She was formerly married to Maro Myers.
Surviving are her daughters, Lynda VanderReyden of Goshen, Beth (Billy) Dooley of Goshen and Becki (Phil) Welton of Boston; sisters Florence (Dan) Benner of Harrisonburg, Va., and Joyce Zurcher of Jacksonville, Fla.; brother Glen Zurcher of San Diego; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her parents, brother Jim Zurcher and stepmother Elva Zurcher.
Mildred did voluntary service at Hesston College and was a member of Benton Mennonite Church. She retired as a home health aide after 25 years working for Health Care Personnel and then at Elkhart General Extended Home Care at Greencroft. She also volunteered at Greencroft, where she had more than 4,000 hours of service. She was a former member of Parents Without Partners and a computer group at Greencroft. She loved email, Skype and people watching. She also liked to decorate the bulletin boards at Greencroft.
Visitation will be two hours prior to the 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, service in The Meetinghouse at Greencroft Healthcare, 1904 S. 15th St., Goshen. Pastors Brenda Meyer and Doug Kaufman of Benton Mennonite Church will officiate. Burial will be in Violett Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to Benton Mennonite Church.
Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home in Goshen is in charge of arrangements.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Nov. 12, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin