Yost M. Hochstetler Yost M. Hochstetler, 88, of Middlebury, died at 3:20 am, on Tuesday, February 14, at his residence. He had been in failing health since December 2011. He was born on October 29, 1923, in Sumner County, KS, to Yost A. and Mattie (Miller) Hochstetler. On October 28, 1947 in Independence, IA he married Gertie Garver; she died November 8, 2011. Surviving are four daughters, Susie (Andy) Gingerich of New Paris, Lydia Hanson of Carpentersville, IL, Esther (Melvin) Yoder of Hillpoint, WI, Martha (Delbert) Beechy of Middlebury; two sons, Harvey (Lydia) Hochstetler of Colon, MI, Andrew (Sonia) Hochstetler of Sherrard, IL; two sons-in-law, Menno Borntrager and John Hershberger both of WI; 30 grandchildren, 49 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, both parents, two daughters, Emma and Mary, six brothers, John, Jacob, Eli, William, Samuel and Harvey Hochstetler, four sisters, Elizabeth Hochstetler, Fannie Borntrager, Barbara Borntreger and Lovina Mast. He was a member and retired Deacon of the Old Order Amish Church. Visitation will be after 2:00 pm on Wednesday February 15, and after 10:00 am on Thursday February 16, at the Dave Schmucker residence, 58775 CR 37, Middlebury. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am on Friday February 17, also at the Dave Schmucker residence. Services will be conducted by Bishop Keith Helmuth and the home ministers. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery, Goshen. Katie J. Hochstetler Katie J. Hochstetler, 93, of Topeka, died at 8:40 pm, on Friday, February 10, 2012 at her son, Ivan Hochstetler’s residence in Topeka. She was born on June 22, 1918, in LaGrange County, to John and Ida (Beachy) Eash. On February 13, 1941 she married Daniel A. Hochstetler, he died March 31, 2011. Surviving are four daughters: Ida Anna (Amos J.) Miller of Topeka, Mary Ellen (Ezra) Yoder of Shipshewana, Barbara Troyer of Shipshewana, Lena (Paul) Helmuth of Carthage, MO; two sons: Ivan (Polly Anna) Hochstetler of Topeka, Albert (Esther) Hochstetler of Topeka; 25 grandchildren, 133 great grandchildren, 15 great great grandchildren, 5 step grandchildren, 16 step great grandchildren; four sisters-in-law: Polly Eash of Shipshewana, Wilma Eash of Shipshewana, Susie Fry of Topeka, Mary Bontrager of Topeka. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers, Levi Eash, Tobe Eash, Lewis Eash, Neal Eash, Eli Eash; sisters, Lena Bontrager and Lucy Eash, Fannie Frey, Esther Bontrager; son-in-law, Elmer Troyer; granddaughter, Lena Beachy, two stillborn great grandchildren. She was a homemaker and member of the Old Order Amish Church. She had a scribe for The Budget for 55 years. Visitation will be after 2:00 pm on Saturday and all day Sunday at Albert Hochstetler residence, 4900 West 400 South Topeka. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am on Monday February 13, 2012 at the same residence. Services will be conducted by Bishop Elva Lambright and the home ministers. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery, LaGrange. Eva "Irene" Parks Eva "Irene" Parks, 74, of Syracuse, died at 7:25 pm on Wednesday, February 8, at her residence. She was born on August 24, 1937 in Wabash County, to Fred and Nora (Baker) Chapman. On December 23, 1954 in Marion she married Pat T. Parks, he survives. Survivors in addition to her husband are three daughters, Cindy (David) Cline of Syracuse, Sally (Joseph) Mink of Wawaka, Patsy (Van Lantz) Parks-Lantz of Syracuse; nine grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, several step grandchildren & great grandchildren; sister, Mary Kay Howard of Marion. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, James Chapman, great grandson, Kaizer Davidson. She graduated in 1955 from Somerset High School and was an avid gardener and enjoyed her yard, home and family. She made each and every one of her family feel as if they were much loved by her, including her many nieces and nephews. She was a life member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Post 1342, Syracuse. She was a homemaker and had worked at Maple Leaf Feed Mill, Syracuse and for different area retail businesses in Wabash. Private family services will be held. Memorials may be given to the VFW Post 1342, Ladies Auxiliary Cancer Fund, 307 W. Chicago, Syracuse, IN 46567. Ada Nisley Ada Nisley, 85, of Goshen, died at 4:05 pm on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at her residence. She was born on February 7, 1926 in Shipshewana, to Daniel and Katie (Hochstetler) Graber. On March 23, 1948 in Shipshewana she married Ora J. Nisley, he died August 8, 2007. Surviving are eight sons, Mervin (Linda) Nisley of Bristol, Larry (Jennifer) Nisley of Evansville, LaVern (Kathy) Nisley of Goshen, Ora, Jr. (Irene) Nisley of Topeka, Elroy (LorEtta) Nisley of Goshen, Marlin (Elma Sue) Nisley of Millersburg, Marion (Ruby) Nisley of Goshen, Vernon (Katie) Nisley of Ligonier; three daughters, Elsie Fern (Sam) Bontrager of Hillsboro, WI, LeAnna (Samuel) Bontrager of Topeka, Miriam (LaVerne) Bontrager of Shipshewana; 72 grandchildren; 40 great grandchildren; brother, John (Betty) Graber of Middlebury; two sisters, Anna Lambright of Shipshewana, Fannie (Melvin) Mast of Shipshewana. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two stillborn grandchildren; brothers, Levi, Sam, Melvin, Milo and Tobe Graber; sister, Lizzie Schrock. She was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Visitation will be after 1:00 pm on Sunday all day Monday at Family’s Residence, 64213 State Road 13 Goshen. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am on Tuesday February 7, 2012 at Elroy Nisley residence, 62805 State Road 13 Goshen. Services will be conducted by Bishop Ernest Schrock and the home ministers. Burial will be in Clinton Brick Cemetery, Goshen.
Susan L. Yoder, infant daughter of Lonnie J. and Christine (Wickey) Yoder of Howe, was stillborn at 10:00 PM on Monday, January 30. Survivors in addition to her parents are two sisters, Rosemary and Dorene Yoder both at home; grandparents, Jimmy & Mary Etta Yoder of Hillsboro, WI, Christine Wickey of Lagrange, great grandparents Lonnie & Clara Yoder of MO, Menno & Mary Schwartz of Lagrange, Polly Anna Otto of Lagrange County. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Ervin Wickey. A graveside service will be at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, February 1, at Mast Cemetery, Middlebury. Services will be conducted by Bishop Perry Whetstone. S. Beatrice Krider Beatrice Krider, 97, of Goshen, formerly of Middlebury, died at 3:00 AM, on Monday, January 23, at Greencroft Health Care Center, Goshen. She was born on February 19, 1914, in Middlebury, to Vernon and Erma (Artley) Krider. Surviving is a sister, Violet Krider of Goshen. She was preceded in death by her parents, six sisters and a brother. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Middlebury, a 1931 graduate of Middlebury High School and had helped run the family business, Krider's Nursery, Middlebury for several years. The family will hold a private graveside service. Burial will be in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury. . |
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