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Nancy S. Hunn, 71, of Shipshewana, passed from this life at 2:00 pm on Monday, October 21. She is now free of the burden of Alzheimer's and is at peace and rejoicing in the presence of her Savior. Nancy was born on December 16, 1952, in South Bend, to the late Robert and Bertha (Atwood) Garner of Michigan City. On June 18, 1977, in Elkhart, she married Rev. Kenneth Hunn, with whom she helped serve in churches in Warsaw, Nappanee, and Goshen. Together they served the Brethren Church denomination, helping to connect new and existing churches in a dozen countries around the world. Survivors in addition to her husband are their children, Andrew (Ashley) Hunn of Lewis Center, OH, Carol Hunn of...

Henry J. Mast, 68, of Shipshewana, (district:44), formerly of Holmes Co., OH, died at 7:07 pm on Sunday, December 31, at his residence. He was born on August 16, 1955, in Millersburg, OH, to John E. and Ida (Weaver) Mast. On May 4, 2007, in Middlebury he married Edna Mae Miller, she survives. Survivors in addition to his wife are brother, Jake (Mary) Mast of Millersburg, OH; sister, Barb Schlabach of Millersburg, OH; brother-in-law, John A.M. Miller of Dundee, OH; three nephews and three nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Fannie Miller, Mary Mast, and Verna Mast; brother-in-law, Henry Schlabach. Henry was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Visitation will be after...

Helen Marie Feuston, 82, of Millersburg, formerly of Muncie, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, at 9:30 pm on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Goshen Hospital. She was born on September 23, 1941 in Muncie, to Maurice Bud and Vivian (Brunich) French. On December 16, 1972 in Muncie, she married Danny E. Feuston, he survives. Survivors in addition to her husband are a son, Brad (Christine) Feuston of Shipshewana; daughter, Lisa (Allen) Cash of Shipshewana; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, Robert French of Florida; four special nieces, Marilyn Robertson, Patty Partin, Debbie Able, Melanie Koger. She was preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers,...

Dorothy M. Fowler, 93, of Carmel, IN, formerly of Middlebury, IN, sweetly crossed into eternal life at 1:45 am, on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Brookdale Senior Living, Carmel, IN, with family at her side. Dorothy was born on January 3, 1930, in Connersville, IN, to Ernest and Sarah Irene (Aumiller) Crutchfield. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior at a young age at the Connersville Church of God. The Crutchfield family moved to Dayton, OH, where Dorothy attended public schools, completing three years at Roosevelt High School. Upon returning to Connersville, Dorothy proudly graduated from Connersville High School where she was a cheerleader, played the trombone in the band, and was in...

Edna Irene Schwartz, 82, of Sturgis, MI, died at 2:10 pm on Friday, November 10 at The Sparrow House, Sturgis, MI. She was born on March 31, 1941, in Traverse City, MI, to Daniel and Fannie (Kauffman) Bontrager. On June 21, 1959, at Locust Grove Mennonite Church, Findley, MI, she married Chris Schwartz, he survives. Survivors in addition to her husband are daughter, Janice (Martin) Polo of Tampa, FL; three sons, Bruce Schwartz of Bristol, Wayne (Michelle) Schwartz of Cape Coral, FL, Rick (Jennifer) Schwartz of Nappanee; 11 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; brother, Dan (Brenda) Bontrager of Middlebury; sister-in-law, Sue Bontrager of White Pigeon, MI; brother-in-law, Dale Mast of...

Gail M. Marner, 80, of Middlebury, died at 6:42 am on Tuesday, October 24 at her residence. Visitation will be from 10:30 am - 1:30 pm on Friday, October 27, followed by a 1:30 pm funeral service at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 South Main Street, Middlebury.

Suzanne Breniser, 82, passed away on February 15, 2023 in Glendale, AZ. Graveside services will be held at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Highland Park Cemetery, 2403 E. Wallen Rd., Ft. Wayne.

Lyman C. Wood, 93, of Marcellus, MI, formerly of Middlebury, passed away at 10:54 am, on Thursday, October 13, at Rose Arbor Hospice House in Kalamazoo, MI. He was born on September 15, 1929, in Wayland, NY, to Clifford and Marie (Blowers) Wood. On October 13, 1956, in Cohocton, NY he married Mary L. (Schulthesis) Wood, she died September 16, 2020. Surviving are three sons, Douglas (Margie) Wood of Marcellus, MI, John Wood of Middlebury, Gene (Gina) Wood of Grand Blanc, MI; eight grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; brother, Clayton (Patricia) Wood of Wayland, NY. He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; three sisters, Pearl Totton, Nina McDowall, and Hazel Wood; brother, Harold...

Ervin Raber, 72, of Shipshewana, (district: 42-1), died at 8:46 am on Saturday, September 24 at his residence. He was born on October 30, 1949, in Topeka, to John and Anna (Yoder) Raber. On May 20, 1976, in Chouteau, OK, he married Clara Louise Miller, she survives. Survivors in addition to his wife are two daughters, Deanna (Matthew) Yoder of Nappanee, Delores (Christie) Schlabach of Shipshewana; son, Ervin "Dean" (Sara) Raber of Middlebury; 13 grandchildren, Katrina (Luke) Borkholder, Deborah (James) Miller, Meredith (Caleb) Schmucker, Karissa Schlabach (special friend Kevin Hochstetler), Kristen Schlabach (special friend Marcus Yoder), Ethan Yoder, Travis Yoder, Benjamin Raber, Erika...

Kenneth passed away peacefully May 29th in Shipshewana, IN. He was born to Raymond and Elma Virginia (Goucher) Niswonger on May 18th, 1946 in Mishawaka, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers: Robert, Raymond J., William and John; three sisters: Carol Hibbard, Lena Weldon and Mary K. Niswonger, daughter Rayma Niswonger, granddaughter Brittany Niswonger, life partner Violet Szeltner. Kenneth was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Spring Hill, FL and was a member of the Moose Lodge in Mishawaka, IN for several years. He worked at Holiday Rambler in Wakarusa, IN for 34 years until he retired and moved to Florida. He enjoyed spending time at Foxwood Hills at Cass...

David L. Harding, 82, of Middlebury, passed away at 3:00 pm on Thursday, September 2, at his residence. He was born on January 14, 1939 in Kendallville, to Dale and Annaetti (Merkling) Harding. On January 15, 1977 in Plymouth he married Danice Gilley, she survives. Survivors in addition to his wife are three daughters, Cheryl (Rob) Newland of Mishawaka, Tori (Kerry) Dankert of Walkerton, Tonia (Tony) Ehret of Middlebury; two sons, Tod (Susan) Richard of Orange Park, FL and Michael (Jill) Harding of Indianapolis; 14 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and his brother, Larry (Janice) Harding of Granger. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Ty Richard. David was a graduate...

Clarence "Gene" "Whitey" Norman, 69, of Shipshewana, passed away Thursday, at his residence. He was born on June 19, 1952 in Springfield, OH, to Leslie and Patricia (Rodgers) Norman. He is survived by his wife, Denise Oswalt Norman and a large and loving family. Per Whitey's request cremation has taken place. Family and friends may gather at 5:30 PM Thursday, August 5, at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury where a brief outside prayer service will be held followed by Military Honors. Whitey will be remembered as a gentleman who never knew a stranger.

Lorraine Miller, 78, of Cassopolis, MI, formerly of Goshen, passed away at 3:45 pm, on Thursday, July 15, at Spectrum Health Lakeland, St. Joseph, MI; with her family by her side. Surviving are two sons, Stewart (Mary Ruth) Hochstetler of Goshen, Michael (Inez) Hochstetler of Elkhart; three daughters, Deb (Marion) Lehman of Goshen, Peg Miller and Janet German both of White Pigeon, MI; 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; the father of her children, Marvin Hochstetler of Goshen. Visitation will be from 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm and 5:00 - 8:00 pm on Monday, July 19, at Fairhaven Mennonite Church, 13513 State Road 4, Goshen. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am on Tuesday, July 20, also at the...

On Friday, March 19, 2021, Colleen Marie Teeple (Kean) passed away at the age of 69. Colleen was born on February 25, 1952 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to William and Bette Kean. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1970 and made her home in Kalamazoo, Elkhart, and Shipshewana. On September 1, 1979, she married the love of her life, Jeffrey Teeple. Colleen had a passion for gourmet cooking, traveling, and being extremely generous to those around her. She mentored school kids in the Elkhart School District and loved to see them progress. Additional passions were her family. First and foremost came her husband and their love for lake life and travel. They recently completed their...

J. Mark Vetter, 68, Granger, died Thursday, January 7. He is survived by his wife; children; sister, Sarah Vetter of Petoskey, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Julia Vetter. Visitation is 1:00- 5:00 and 6:00 - 8:00 pm Friday at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury. Memorial service at 1:00 pm on Saturday at Siloam Fellowship, 61616 CR 35, Goshen.

Patric Lamarr Shomin, 72, of Middlebury passed away Monday, November 23, his residence. He was born on February 7, 1948 in Charlevoix, MI, to Marie Shomin. He married Gloria Shomin in 1994, she passed away in 2012. Survivors include three half-brothers, Garland Baker of Mishawaka, Bradley Baker of Grand Rapids, MI and Mozel Baker, Jr. of Petoskey, MI. He was preceded in death by his mother and wife. Patric made and sold Indian apparel at Indian powwows and was a member of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury is in charge of arrangements.

Polly W. Fry, 94, of Millersburg, formerly of Yoder, KS and Fairview, MI, passed away at 12:38 am on Wednesday, November 18, at Strawberry Fields Greenhouse Village, Goshen, after a brief illness. She was born on November 12, 1926 in Yoder, KS to William D. and Susie J. (Yoder) Yoder. On October 7, 1948 in Yoder, KS she married Ora Floyd Fry, he passed away January 6, 2002. Surviving are daughter, Sherry Lee Troyer of Millersburg; son-in-law, Galen (Diane) Friesen of Grand Rapids, MI; four grandchildren, Chad (Krista) Friesen, Amber (Nate) Bishop, Nicholas (Holly) Troyer and Keith (Jessica) Troyer; 12 great grandchildren; three brothers, William (Lora) Yoder of New Paris, David (Ida) Yoder...

Glenn L. Schrock November 28, 1944 -- October 23, 2020 Glenn L. Schrock, 75, of Findlay, OH, passed away at 8:20 am on Friday, October 23, at St Catherine's Manor of Findlay, Findlay, OH. He was born on November 28, 1944 in Elkhart County to Valentine and Barbara (Yoder) Schrock. Surviving are daughter, Crystal Schrock of Lima, OH; two brothers, Floyd (Darla) Schrock of Laporte, Ernie (Jan) Schrock of Fort Wayne and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents; three brothers and five sisters. Glenn had worked at Amtech and Superior Metal both in Wapakoneta, OH. He was an avid Minnesota Vikings and Notre Dame football fan. When he was younger he enjoyed drag racing....

Jean Norris, 72, Topeka, died unexpectedly Monday, September 28. She was born March 25, 1948 to Lowell and Mary Ann (Sime) Wise. On May 3, 1980, she married the love of her life Burdette Norris; he survives along with her daughter, Katherine (Trey) Fogg; son, Lance (Susan) Beehler; three sisters. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister and a brother. Her seven grandchildren were the love of her life. Visitation 3:00 - 7:00 pm Thursday, October 1 followed by 7:00 pm funeral at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury. Online condolences may be offered at millerstewartfuneralhome.com.

Mary Louise Wood, 85, of Marcellus, MI, formerly of Middlebury, IN, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, at the Birch Meadows Adult Foster Care in Three Rivers, MI. She is survived by her husband, Lyman Clifford Wood; three sons, Douglas (Margie) Wood of Marcellus, MI, John Wood of Middlebury, Gene (Gina) Wood of Grand Blanc, MI; Visitation will be from 1:00 - 3:00 pm on Monday, September 21, at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 South Main Street Middlebury, IN. Funeral services will follow visitation beginning at 3:00 pm. Online condolences may be offered at millerstewartfuneralhome.com.

Sharon Kay Longacre, 81, Middlebury. Surviving are daughter, Lorrie Krontz and son, Lonnie Longacre both of Middlebury; Visitation 9:00 to 11:00 am on Friday at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 am.