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| James W. Mishler James W. Mishler, 71, of 8625 West 250 North Shipshewana, IN. died at 5:26 PM on Friday, February 5, 2010 at Parkview LaGrange Hospital LaGrange, IN., after an apparent heart attack. He was born July 9, 1938 in Shipshewana, IN, to Sanford and Millie (Nusbaum) Mishler. On March 22, 1997 he married Darlene (Helmuth) Rheinheimer, she survives. He retired from Indiana Wood, Middlebury. He was a member of the former Pleasant Oaks Mennonite Church and the Trottingbred Association of LaGrange. Survivors include his wife, Darlene Mishler and daughter, Ami (Juan) Glassburn of Middlebury, IN; step-son, Craig Rheinheimer of South Bend, IN; step-daughter, Gayle (Keith) Roth of Shipshewana, IN.; 4 grandchildren, 5 step grandchildren; 3 sisters, Eva Miller of Manistee, MI, Esther (Galen) Yoder of Goshen, IN., Eleanor (Bruce) Troyer of Howe, IN.; brother, Walter (Thelma) Mishler of Goshen, IN. He was preceded in death by a brother: John Mishler, a sister: Eula Miller and his parents. Visitation will be 2-8 PM, Monday at the Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, and 1 hour prior to the funeral at the church. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at Shore Mennonite Church, 7235 West US 20, Shipshewana, IN. Services will be conducted by Rev. Jeremy Helmuth. Burial will be in Shore Cemetery, Shipshewana, IN. Memorials may be given to American Heart Association. Doneta Burkhardt Doneta Burkhardt, 86, of 1225 Greencroft Blvd. Goshen, IN., formerly of Middlebury died at 6:00 AM on Friday, February 5, 2010 at Greencroft Health Care Center Goshen, IN. She was born January 13, 1924 in Middlebury, IN., to Freed and Nina (Horner) Hershberger. On October 5, 1942 in New Haven, CT she married John W. Burkhardt, he died March 14, 1999. She was the office manager at Middlebury Family Physicians for 20 years. She was a member of the former Pleasant Oaks Mennonite Church, Middlebury. Survivors include two daughters, Gloria (Larry) Ziegler of Buford, GA, and Debra (Kenny) Thomas of Lawrenceville, GA; a son, Ronald (Patricia) Burkhardt of Marble Falls, TX; 4 grandchildren, a step grandson, a great granddaughter, a step great granddaughter; a twin brother, Donald (Doris) Burkhardt of Middlebury, IN. She was preceded in death by parents, husband, a sister: Lois Buchtel, and brothers: Calvin and JR Hershberger. Memorial services will be at 2:00 PM on Monday February 8, 2010 at The Meeting House of Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen. Services will be conducted by Rev. Linford Martin and Rev. Pamela Yoder. Memorials may be given to Greencroft Foundation or Mennonite Central Committee. Jane Ann (Niles) Killian Jane Ann (Niles) Killian, 79, of Middlebury, IN died at 8:30 PM on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at her residence. She was born January 1, 1931 in Brazil, IN, to Paul and Lela (Goshorn) Niles. On March 12, 1954 she married Benjamin Killian, he died September 9, 1999. She was a retired elementary school teacher in the Three Rivers, MI area. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and a graduate of Indiana University; she was an avid sports fan and loved watching Indiana University teams. Survivors include a daughter, Diane (Nicholas) Demas of White Pigeon, MI; two sons, David Niles Killian and Benjamin Killian, both of Middlebury, IN; six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a sister: Nancy Niles. Visitation will be from 9 - 11 AM on Wednesday at the Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 South Main Street, Middlebury, IN. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 also at the funeral home. Services will be conducted by Chaplin Jane Miller. Burial will be in Rice Cemetery, Elkhart. Memorials may be given to American Heart Association. John Chupp John Chupp, 89, of 62139 CR 43 Goshen, IN. died at 3:35 PM on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at his residence. He was born January 1, 1921 in Elkhart County, IN., to Samuel and Amanda (Borkholder) Chupp. On January 9, 1947 in Kosciusko County, IN he married Edna Hochstetler, she died January 13, 1999. He was a Black Smith and farmed later in life. He was a member of Old Order Amish Church. Survivors include three daughters, Peggy Chupp of Goshen, IN., Sara (Jerry) Slabaugh of Nappanee, IN, Wanda (Raymond) Mullet of Goshen, IN.; two sons, Olen Jay (Sharon) Chupp of Goshen, IN., Ray Allen Chupp of Goshen, IN.; 18 Grandchildren, 49 Great Grandchildren; four sisters, Anna (Elmer) Byler of Nappanee, IN, Verna (Gideon) Bontrager of Goshen, IN., Elizabeth (Ralph) Miller of Goshen, IN., Barbara (Ray) Borkholder of Nappanee, IN; a brother, Levi (Mary) Chupp of Nappanee, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, three infant daughters: Linda, Carolyn and Etta Fern Chupp; four sisters, Mattie Hershberger, Lydian Chupp, Katie Borkholder, Amanda Chupp and five brothers, Eli, Joseph, Emanuel, Harvey S. and Jacob Chupp. Visitation will be after 1:00 PM Saturday and all day Sunday at the Earl Lambright Residence (across the road from the home place). Funeral services will be at 9:30 AM on Monday, February 1, 2010 at Elmer Wingard Residence, 61991 CR 43 Goshen. Services will be conducted by Bishop Floyd Chupp and the home Ministers. Burial will be in Southeast Clinton Cemetery, Goshen, IN. Olive Hope Polinder OLIVE HOPE POLINDER Olive Hope Polinder , 4 months, passed gently from the arms of her loving parents into the arms of Jesus at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN on January 22, 2010. Olive was born on Sept. 25, 2009 in Chiang Rai, Thailand, where her parents are working alongside the Akha people. Olive came sooner than planned, at 28.5 weeks and fought valiantly for the next four months through multiple physical complications, surgeries, six different hospitals and an international flight. Olive Hope was loved fully and will be missed deeply by her adoring parents Rustin and Lynette Polinder. She was also loved by her Grandpas and Grandmas Norm and Carol Miller of Middlebury, IN and Ron and Colleen Polinder of Lynden, WA; her Great-Grandparents, Henry and Polly Yoder, Harriet Haak, and Lois Polinder; her uncles and aunties; her 13 little cousins who loved her so and prayed for her faithfully. Olive was also loved and supported by so many, all over the world, in her extended family, friends, doctors and nurses and complete strangers who invested so much love and prayer into Olive. A viewing will be held from 1:30-5:00 pm on Sunday afternoon at Siloam Fellowship located at: 61616 C.R. 35, Goshen, IN 46528 (at the corner of St Rd 4 and CR 35). On Sunday evening at 6:30pm there will be a memorial service in honor of little miss Olive Hope, also at Siloam Fellowship. Monday morning we will meet at Miller Funeral Home in Middlebury at 10:00am and burial will be at 11:00am at the Miller Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, if anyone would like to make donations in Olive Hope’s memory, Rusty and Lynette would love to create a scholarship fund in honor of Olive Hope, so that her life can bless the Akha children in the villages in Northern Thailand. Please send any donations to: Siloam Fellowship 61616 C.R. 35 Goshen, IN 46528. Please reference Olive Memorial Fund in the memo. If you'd like to see more about the work they have been doing in Thailand with the Akha Youth Development Fund please see: www.t-amf.org Joseph A. Mast Joseph A. Mast, 64, of 6995 West 200 North Shipshewana, IN. died at 12:30 PM on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at his residence, after a brief illness. He was born March 2, 1945 in Topeka, IN., to Amos and Sadie (Beachy) Mast. He was a cattle dealer in this area for 40 years. He was a member of Scott United Methodist Church. Survivors include sister, Esther (Owen, Jr.) Hostetler of LaGrange, IN; 3 nephews, 3 nieces. He was preceded in death by parents. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 PM Saturday at Miller- Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM on Sunday, January 24, 2010 at Scott United Methodist Church, 7020 North 675 West, Shipshewana. Services will be conducted by Rev. Jeff Stedge. Burial will be in Bontrager Cemetery, Middlebury. Memorials may be given to Lima/Scott Food Pantry. Donald E. Gadson Donald E. Gadson, 78, of 11795 West State Rd 120 Middlebury, IN died at 9:50 AM on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at his residence, after an extended illness. He was born January 19, 1932 in LaGrange Co., to Thomas and Evelyn (Mooney) Gadson. On October 24, 1954 in Elkhart County he married Jean A. Platz, she survives. He was Self-employed at Gadson Sales and Service from 1961 to 2007. He was a US army veteran serving during the Korean War and was a member of Scott United Methodist Church and the Shipshewana Lions Club, in which he served as the secretary. Surviving in addition to his wife, Jean A. Gadson are two daughters, Debra & Terry Beres of Goshen, IN., Sherri Lynn & Joseph Knowles of Shipshewana, IN.; two sons, David & Patricia Gadson of Pharr, TX, Douglas & Pamela Gadson of Goshen, IN.; eight grandchildren, four great grandchildren; sister, Jane Huenerkopf of Shipshewana, IN.; four brothers, Robert & Carol Gadson of Shipshewana, IN., Ray & Nancy Gadson of Shipshewana, IN., Harry Gadson of Phoenix, AR, Richard & Kathy Gadson of Bremen, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters: Shirley Gadson, Beatrice Gadson, Esther Grams. Visitation will be from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 PM Friday at the Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at the Scott United Methodist Church, 7020 North 675 West, Shipshewana IN. Services will be conducted by Rev. Jeff Stedge. Burial with full military graveside services will be in Scott Cemetery, Shipshewana. Memorials may be given to the LaGrange County Cancer Society. Walter L. Schrock Walter L. Schrock, 80, of Shipshewana, IN. died at 2:05 AM on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Parkview LaGrange Hospital LaGrange, IN., he had been in declining health the past two years. He was born January 25, 1929 in LaGrange County, IN., to Tobias T. and Sarah (Lambright) Schrock. On March 22, 1953 in LaGrange County, IN. he married Wilma Jean "Jeannie" Miller, she survives. He was a farmer and was the owner/operator of the Sturgis Livestock Auction from 1957-1961 and the Shipshewana Auction from 1961-1981. He was a member of Shore Mennonite Church. Surviving in addition to his wife, Wilma Jean "Jeannie" Schrock are four daughters, Roxy (Brad) Miller, Wanda (Dale) Bender, Debra (Steve) McDonald, Christine (Neal) Frey, and a son, Kevin (Maree) Schrock all of Shipshewana, IN.; 19 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson, and a sister, Maxine Miller. Visitation will be from 1 - 5 PM Sunday and 4 - 8 PM Monday at the Shore Mennonite Church, Shipshewana. Graveside services will take place at 10:00 AM Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at the Shore Cemetery followed by an 11:00 AM memorial services at Shore Mennonite Church, Shipshewana. Services will be conducted by Rev. Carl Horner and Rev. Brent Eash. Memorials may be given to Gideons International or Cross International for Haitian Earthquake Relief. Nolan Douglas Lawson Nolan Douglas Lawson, 8, of 313 Bluebird Lane Middlebury, IN died on Thursday, January 14, 2010 at Elkhart General Hospital Elkhart, IN., his death was very unexpected. He was born February 10, 2001 in Elkhart, IN., to David and Keli (Smucker) Lawson. Nolan was a 3rd grader at Middlebury Elementary and active at the Boys and Girls Club in Middlebury. Nolan was a very active child and enjoyed playing outside, most recently in the snow, listening to music, playing with Lego's and his Wii video system. He was a fan of McDonalds, Star Wars and the Macs and Cheese at the Village Inn Restaurant. He loved to play with his dog Marley. He was known for making friends easily and was loved by all. Surviving in addition to his parents are a sister, Chandler Nichole Lawson and a brother, Hunter David Lawson, both at home; two sets of grandparents, Don (Berneita) Smucker of Middlebury, and Emery (Margaret "Peach") Lawson of Cassopolis, MI. Visitation will be from 1 -7 PM on Sunday at the Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 18, 2010 at the Middlebury Church of the Brethren. Services will be conducted by Pastor Dan Petry and Rev. Rich Troyer. Burial will be in the Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury, IN. Memorials may be given to Boys and Girls Club of Middlebury. |
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