LaVern Hooley, 87, of Shipshewana, died at 12:45 AM on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at his home. He had been in declining health. He was born May 28, 1923 in LaGrange County, to Noah J. and Sovilla (Blough) Hooley. On August 12, 1944 he married Lois Lambright, they shared 66 years of great marriage. He was a farmer his entire life and had a passion for raising Shetland ponies and miniature horses. He and his wife were owners of the pony rides at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo for 22 years. He also started the “Horse Around Town” carriage rides in the city of Fort Wayne. He was a member of Shore Mennonite Church and served as Mennonite Aid Director for a number of years. He was a long time blood donor at the local Red Cross. Survivors include his wife, Lois Hooley and a daughter, Beverly Hooley of Middlebury; two sons, Phil (Dorothy) Hooley of Shipshewana, and Byron (Nellie) Hooley of Fort Wayne; five grandchildren, Allen (Lori) Hooley of Fort Wayne, Nathan Hooley of Shipshewana, Abby (Benji) Knox of Pinnacle, NC, Cory (Sarah) Hooley of Fort Wayne, Derek (Angela) Hooley of Atlanta, GA; six great-grandchildren, Cameron, Sadie, Myles and Cole Knox of Pinnacle, NC, Lucas Hooley of Atlanta, GA, Charis Hooley of Fort Wayne, two sisters, Florence Rheinheimer of Shipshewana and Fern Showalter of Goshen. He is also survived by his favorite A-1 dog, Katie. He was preceded in death by both parents, two brothers Ernest and Francis Hooley, and a daughter-in law Janet Hooley. Visitation will be 2-8 pm, Monday, September 6, and from 5:30 pm till the 6:30 PM funeral service on Tuesday, September 7, all at Shore Mennonite Church, services will be lead by the family. There will be a 10:00 am graveside service on Wednesday, September 8, led by Rev. Carl Horner. Burial will be in Shore Cemetery, Shipshewana. Memorials may be given to Rainbow Years Learning Ministry. Helen M. Prince Helen M. Prince, 92, of LaGrange, formerly of Lake of the Woods, Hudson died at8:30 PM on Wednesday August 25, 2010 with her children at her side at Life Care Center, LaGrange where she had lived since June 2006. She was born June 24, 1918 in Allen County, to Alphonse and Gertrude (Maley) Minich. On November 21, 1936 in Arcola, she married Charles D. Prince, he died September 18, 1998. Helen had worked 28 years at ITT, Ft. Wayne. She was a member of St. Mary Of The Angel Catholic Church where she served many years in the Rosary Sodality. Survivors include: daughter, Arlene (Jerry) Stewart of LaGrange, grandson Scott (Carmon) Stewart of Howe and great-granddaughter, Larinda Bontrager and great- great grandchildren, Natasha, Ashton and Kristin all of LaGrange, great-grandchildren, Renae Stewart of Howe and Ryan Stewart and Fiancée Audrey Johnston both of LaGrange, granddaughter, Renae (Neal) Willey and great-grandsons, Bradley and Nathan Willey all of LaGrange, grandson, Neil (Stacy) Stewart and great-grandchildren, Madison and Malaki Stewart all of Middlebury, daughter, Carolyn Sautter Young and her significant other, John McFarren both of Warsaw, grandson Todd (Holly) Sautter and great-grandchildren Michael, Shawna and Garrett all of Leesburg, granddaughter Angie Shaw and great-grandchildren, Nickolas and Isabelle all of Warsaw, a son, C. Edward (Tonda) Prince of Rome City. She was preceded in death by both parents, her husband, a daughter, Marie Prince; a sister, Margaret Briede; a brother Raymond J. "Bud" Minich; two sons-in-law, Dick Sautter and John Young and a grandson-in-law, Jeff Shaw. Visitation will be from 2 - 4 PM on Sunday August 29 at the Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 South Main Street Middlebury and one hour prior to the 11:00 AM Mass on Monday at St. Mary Of The Angels Catholic Church, 5725 South – 1025 East Hudson, IN. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Kendallville. Memorials may be given to St. Mary Of The Angel Rosary Sodality or Life Care Center Activity Department.
Mary "Etta" Frye-Miller, 89, of Goshen, died at 9:05 PM on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at Courtyard Of Goshen, where she had stayed for a month. She was born March 12, 1921 in Kosciusko County, IN., to Eli S. and Savilla (Schmucker) Yoder. In 1941 in Elkhart County she married Daniel Frye, he died November 6, 1971, she then was married in 1982 in Elkhart County to Leander Miller, he died November 3, 2005. She was a homemaker and was the head cook at Northridge High School for several years, she was also a seamstress doing clothing alterations for individuals. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Middlebury and enjoyed doing volunteer work for Greencroft and for many years as a Red Coat at Goshen General Hospital. Survivors include three daughters, Rose Mary Newton of LaGrange, Treva "T.J." Yoder of Goshen and Danette (Gerald) Miller of Goshen; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; a great great-grandson; sister, Laura Miller of Goshen. She was preceded in death by both parents; a granddaughter, Jenessa Miller; four brothers, Manas, Melvin, Eli and Irvin Yoder and three sisters, Fannie Yoder, Lydia Mae Eash and Elizabeth Dunlap. Visitation will be from 4 - 8 pm on Friday at the Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury. A private family burial will take place at Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury. There will be an 11:00 AM memorial service on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at First Mennonite Church. Services will be conducted by Rev. Linford Martin and Rev. Pamela Yoder. Memorials may be given to Middlebury Food Pantry.
Infant twins, Lily Ann and Charity Joy, were born August 17, 2010 in Kalamazoo, MI. to Abraham and Rebecca (Bontrager) Miller of Shipshewana. They went to be with Jesus shortly after birth. They are survived by a sister, Tressah Faith, a brother, Zechiah Jay, paternal grandparents, Leo and Lorene Miller of Middlebury, maternal grandparents, Kenneth and Tressie Bontrager of Shipshewana. Graveside services will be held at 4:00 PM on Thursday at the Scott-Seybert Cemetery, Shipshewana. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Allen Jay Kauffman Allen Jay Kauffman, 51, of Bristol, died at 8:50 PM on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at his home in Bristol. His death was unexpected and due to natural causes. He was born July 31, 1959 in LaGrange, to John and Joan (Frey) Kauffman. He enjoyed fishing, football and Nascar fan. Survivors include a daughter, Cari Wilkinson of LaGrange; three grandchildren; mother, Joan Bouterse of Largo, FL; two brothers, Steven (Stella) Kauffman of Irvington, KY, and John (Janet) Kauffman of Bristol. He was preceded in death by his father. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 PM on Friday August 20 at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 S. Main, Middlebury. Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM on Saturday, August 21 at the funeral home. Services will be conducted by Rev. Rick Lambright. Burial will be in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury. Memorials may be given to Ribbon of Hope, Elkhart. Online condolences may be sent at millerstewartfuneralhome.com. Thomas R. Rauguth Thomas R. Rauguth, 63, of Shipshewana, died at 3:36 AM on Thursday, August 12, 2010 in his home at his home in Shipshewana, of an apparent heart attack. He was born July 19, 1947 in Sturgis, MI, to Fred and Evelyn (Sweitzer) Rauguth. On July 19, 1986 in Thailand he married Monvadee Surarangsit. He served five years in the Army. He worked many years in Saudi Arabia. Survivors include his wife, Monvadee Rauguth and two daughters, Aimee Halvorson of Akron, OH, Lisa Rauguth of Shipshewana; a son, Mike Jitjaeng of Sturgis, MI; six grandchildren; two sisters and two brothers, He was preceded in death by both parents. Visitation will be 11:00 AM -12:00 , Wednesday, August 18, at Miller- Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 South Main Street, Middlebury. Burial Services will follow at White Pigeon Township Cemetery, White Pigeon, MI. Online condolences may be sent at millerstewartfuneralhome.com. Gladys K. Berg Gladys K. Berg, of Goshen, died on Sunday, August 8, 2010 at Goshen General Hospital following a brief illness. She was born July 28, 1924 in Lafayette, IN, to Leo and Edith (Davis) Denney. On December 23, 1950 she married Frederick C. Berg Jr. He died November 30, 2000. She was a retired school teacher from the Brownsburg School system after teaching Jr. High English and Literature for 26 years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, the Home Ec. Club in Middlebury and several book clubs throughout the years. Survivors include a daughter, Barb (Al) Spice of Middlebury; one granddaughter, Laura; two sisters, LaDonna Wolfe of Franklin, Evelyn Cable of Kittery, ME; two brothers, Clyde Koger of Venice, FL, Phil Denney of Zavalla, TX. She was preceded in death by both parents and one sister Judy Duckworth. Visitation will be 4-7 PM, Wednesday, August 11, at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 S. Main, Middlebury. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM on Thursday, August 12, 2010 at First United Methodist Church, Middlebury. Services will be conducted by Rev. Linda Craig. Burial will take place on Friday, July 13, in Indianapolis with visitation at the Crown Hill Gothic Chapel from 12-2 PM. Memorials may be given to Middlebury Community Public Library or First United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be sent at millerstewartfuneralhome.com. Katie L. (Borntrager) Miller Katie L (Borntrager) Miller, 91, of FL, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 7, 2010 in FL . She was born October 4, 1918 in Kansas, to Levi and Fannie (Stutzman) Borntrager. On January 19, 1939 she married Emanuel B. Miller. He died on December 29, 1979. On June 9, 1984 she married Amos J. Miller. He died April 4, 1987. Survivors include a daughter, Fannie (Homer) Lanbright; two sons, Melvin Miller, Joseph (Tami) Miller; 10 grandchildren, Ruby Miller, Wayne Lambright, Tracy Miller, Daryl Miller, Sheila Mullet, Crystal Troyer, Eric Miller, Cora Rheinheimer, Brenda Meeks, Erin Clewell; three sisters, Mattie Borntrager, Lizzie Beachy, Fannie Detweiler; three brothers, Jonas Borntrager, Levi Jr. Borntrager, Sam Borntrager She was preceded in death by both parents, three brothers and one sister. Visitation will be 6-8 PM, Monday, August 9 at the Ervin Graber Residence. Funeral services will be at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, August 10, at the Ervin Graber residence. Services will be conducted by Jerry Miller and Willie Borntrager. Online condolences may be sent at millerstewartfuneralhome.com.
Katie Cross, 86, of 1225 Greencroft Drive Goshen, formerly of Middlebury died at 9:58 AM on Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at Goshen General Hospital, she had been in declining health. She was born November 21, 1923 in Reno County, KS, to William and Susie (Yoder) Yoder. On June 8, 1944 in Haven, KS, she married Harry Cross, he died October 12, 2004. She was a homemaker and a member of Clinton Brick Mennonite Church. She was an avid quilter, pie baker and was well known for her peanut brittle. Survivors include a daughter, Sue Ellen (Michael) Randolph of Marion; two sons, Jay Devon (Pam) Cross, Steven Ray (Darlene) Cross both of Middlebury; five grandsons; five sisters, Polly Fry of Fairview, MI., Anna (Glen) Fry of Topeka, Vera (Mervin) Miller of Ligonier, Edna Miller of Topeka, Ruby (Elmer) Byler of Millersburg; five brothers, Felty (Ruby) Yoder of Topeka, William (Lora) Yoder of Syracuse, Albert (Rosa) Yoder of Topeka, David (Ida Mae) Yoder of Shipshewana, Merle (Ottie) Yoder of Castilian Springs, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a daughter, Shirley Ann Cross, a stillborn son and a stillborn daughter, seven brothers, Daniel, Joseph, Herman, Perry, Ora, Elmer and Amos Yoder, four sisters, Sadie Sommerlot, Clara Slabach, Susanna Keim and Betsy Fry. Visitation will be from 6 - 8 pm Thursday and 2 - 8 pm on Friday at the Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 7, 2010 at New Life Fellowship, State Road 5 Topeka. Services will be conducted by Rev. William Yoder, brother of Katie. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery, Goshen. Memorials may be given to Sonshine Day Care, Millersburg. Marvin H. Miller Marvin H Miller, 41, of Nappanee, died at 4:53 PM on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at the scene of a motorcycle accident near North Webster. He was born June 12, 1969 in LaGrange County, to Harley and Wilma (Bontrager) Miller. Marvin recently received his Mechanics Certification in Harley Davidson, Arctic Cat and ATV repair from Wyo-Tech, Daytona, FL. He was a member of the C.M.A. (Christian Motorcycle Association) and loved to ride and work on his Harley Davidson. He enjoyed reading his bible. Survivors include two daughters, Jennifer Miller (Fiancé Jessie Meziere), Alexandria Miller, both of Nappanee; granddaughter, Riley Miller; father, Harley Miller of Shipshewana; sister, Esther Miller of Shipshewana; two brothers, Nelson (Ruth) Miller of Shipshewana, Jerry (Dorothy) Miller of Middlebury. He was preceded in death by his mother, two brothers, Wilbur and David Millerand a sister, Frienda Mast. Visitation will be from 2-8 PM on Friday, August 6, at River of Life Fellowship Church , 11162 St.Rd. 120, Middlebury. Funeral services will be at 2:30 PM on Saturday, August 7, at the church. Services will be conducted by Rev. Gordon Henke and Rev. Rick Lambright. Burial will be in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury. Memorials may be given to the C.M.A. (Christian Motorcycle Association). Online condolences may be sent at millerstewartfuneralhome.com. |
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