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individual obituaries given with each record. Project managed by
Thelma Martin.
2025
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Miller, Arlene Clara Sonifrank
June 24, 1936 - January 1, 2025
Arlene Clara Miller, 88, of Fulks Run, VA passed away January 1, 2025 at her residence.
She was born June 24, 1936 in Criders, VA to the late George and Clara Crider Sonifrank.
Arlene had worked in the cafeteria at Fulks Run Elementary School. She was a member of Hebron Mennonite Church in Fulks Run.
On October 16, 1957 she married Robert “Bob” Miller, who survives.
Also surviving are three daughters, Sharon Bear and husband Donnie of Timberville, Ellen McPherson and husband Francis of Timberville, Donna Ott and husband Jeremy of Fulks Run; one brother, David Sonifrank of Singers Glen; two sisters, Lillie Lahman and Janet Thompson, both of Harrisonburg; 3 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren.
Arlene was preceded in death by eight siblings, Beulah Estep, Clifton Sonifrank, Oma Sonifrank, Nolan Sonifrank, Linden Sonifrank, Loretta Horst, Nona Kulp, and Carolyn Sonifrank.
Pastors Lane Turner and Mark Conley will conduct a graveside service 3:00 PM Saturday at Mtn. Grove Cemetery in Fulks Run.
Friends may view and sign the guestbook from 10 AM – 7 PM Friday (today), and 9 AM – 12 PM Saturday at Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Broadway Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 666, Broadway, VA 22815.
Miller, Clarence E.
August 11, 1945 - January 4, 2025
Clarence E. Miller, 79, of LaGrange (district: 16), died on Saturday, January 4, [2025] at his residence unexpectedly. He was born on August 11, 1945, in LaGrange, to Ervin A. and Annie (Miller) Miller. On October 21, 1965, in LaGrange, he married Ella Miller, Ella died April 10, 1978. On March 20, 1979, in Shipshewana, he married Anna Marie Beechy, Anna died November 6, 2024.
Surviving are two sons, Floyd (Inez) Miller of Ligonier, Harley (Marsha) Miller of Topeka; three step-daughters, Esther (Chris) Bontrager of Ligonier, Lou Ida (Jonathan) Miller of Wolcottville, Irene (Joseph) Bontrager of LaGrange; 15 grandchildren; 23 step-grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Orva Miller of NY, Perry (Wilma) Miller of LaGrange, Leroy (Ada Mae) Miller of Dalton, WI; two sisters, Katie (Floyd) Miller of LaGrange, Erma (Freeman) Miller of Pardeeville, WI; two brothers-in-law, Eli (Ruby) Schrock of LaGrange, Dannie Miller of Lengby, MN.
He was preceded in death by his two wives; parents; four sisters, Mary Schrock, Lydia Mae Petersheim, Fannie Miller, LeAnna Miller; one step great-grandson.
He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
Visitation will be after 1:00 pm on Monday, January 6, and all-day Tuesday, January 7, at the Christy Miller residence: 3885 S 125 W, LaGrange. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am on Wednesday, January 8, at the same residence. Services will be conducted by Bishop David Bontrager and the home ministers. Burial will be in Sandhill Cemetery, LaGrange. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Miller, Juanita Sue Bontrager
March 8, 1979 - January 1, 2025
Juanita Sue Miller, 45, of Wolcottville, (district: 23-4), died at 1:17 am on Wednesday, January 1, [2025] at Parkview LaGrange Hospital, after a battle with cancer. She was born on March 8, 1979, in LaGrange, to Daniel Jay and Frieda (Mast) Bontrager. On April 29, 1999, in Rome City, she married Dale Miller, he survives.
Survivors in addition to her husband are eight children, Jason Miller (special friend, Deborah Mast), Dannie Miller (special friend, LeAnna Bontrager), Aaron Miller (special friend, Kaylene Yoder), Kyle Miller (special friend, Jennifer Miller), Kara Miller (special friend, Orla Troyer), Keith Miller, Lisa Miller, and Luke Miller all at home; three sisters, Linda (Omer) Miller of Rome City, Marilyn (Wayne) Nisley of Millersburg, Jolene (Myron) Miller of Wawaka; brother, Duane Bontrager of Kendallville; brother-in-law, Jay (Charlene) Yoder of Wolcottville.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Kristina Yoder; and grandparents, Joe and Ida Mae Bontrager, Perry and Juanita Mast.
Juanita was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
Visitation will be after 2:00 pm on Thursday, January 2 and all-day Friday, January 3 at the family's residence, 5305 E. 525 S., Wolcottville. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am on Saturday, January 4 also at the family's residence. Services will be conducted by Bishop Levi W. Bontrager and the home ministers. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, LaGrange.