Obituaries
Milford, IN. Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Bremen and Kosciusko County, IN.
Grace Elizabeth Shearer
Jan 1, 2019
Grace Elizabeth Shearer, 85, of Milford went to be with the Lord on January 1, 2019 at 11:00 PM at Greencroft Healthcare of Goshen. Grace was born on May 25, 1933 in Perry, OH, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Elsie (Bock) Chapman. On August 21, 1951 she married the love of her life, Carl Shearer; he survives...
Randy R Veach
Dec 26, 2018
Randy R. Veach, age 61, of Milford, IN went to be with The Lord on December 26, 2018 at 11:05 PM while surrounded by his family at home. He was born on January 10, 1957 the son of Richard and Myrtle (Hollar) Sliter in Elkhart, IN. On December 23, 2006 he married the love of his life, Kathy Richardson;...
Philip "Flip" D. Beer
Nov 30, 2018
Philip D. “Flip” Beer, 88, of Milford went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 30, 2018. Phil was born May 1, 1930 to Theo and Naoma Beer. On June 7, 1953 Phil married Mildred Mary Roecker, she preceded him in death on June 14, 2002, together they shared 49 years of marriage. On July 15, 2004...
Lester J Mast
Nov 5, 2018
Lester J. Mast, 91, of Milford went home to be with the Lord on November 5, 2018 surrounded by his family. Lester was born March 2, 1927 in Nappanee to Jacob and Amanda (Miller) Mast. On January 22, 1950, he married the love of his life, Eloise Bauman; she survives.
Lester was a dairy and hog farmer. ...
Gerald W. Martin
Oct 19, 2018
Gerald W. Martin, 81, of Milford went home to be with the Lord Friday, October 19, 2018 at Warsaw Meadows. He was born January 28, 1937 in Deer Creek, IL to John and Dorothy (Wilson) Martin. On March 28, 1992, Gerald married Sherry Root who survives.
Gerald moved to the Milford area back in 1950 with his...
Marta Bonilla
Oct 7, 2018
Marta Bonilla, 45, of Leesburg passed away at The Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart on Sunday, October 7, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 19, 1973 in Guatemala to Victorio and Apolonia Perez. In June 1997 she married Reynaldo Bonilla; he survives.
Marta is survived by her husband Reynaldo of Leesburg, five...
Samuel "Sammy" Allen Pamer
Oct 1, 2018
Samuel “Sammy” Allen Pamer, 16, of Milford passed away Monday, October 1, 2018. He was born January 4, 2002 in Goshen to H. Andrew Pamer and Jennifer “Gene” Hively.
Sammy was a student at The Crossing. He was hardworking, loving, fun and one of the goofiest guys around. He loved spending time with friends riding bikes. He...
Nelson Eugene Kistler
Sep 21, 2018
Nelson Eugene Kistler, 81, of Syracuse passed away Friday, September 21, 2018 at Millers Merry Manor in Syracuse. Nelson was born June 28, 1937 in Syracuse to Russell and Mary (Droke) Kistler. He married Mary Jean Smoker on May 1, 1999; she preceded him in death on September 23, 2013.
After graduating from High School, Nelson served...
John "Bj" D. Wright
Sep 13, 2018
John D. “BJ” Wright, 47, of Pierceton, formerly of Milford passed away as a result of an automobile accident in Tennessee on Thursday, September 13, 2018. John was born December 18, 1970 in Goshen to David “Moe” and Luz “Kim” (Soto Torres) Wright.
BJ was well known in the area and was often seen riding his Harley....
Norma Rapp
Sep 4, 2018
Norma Rapp, 89, of Milford, left this earth for her eternal home on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at her home. She was born on April 2, 1929 in Osceola to Kenneth and Ruth (Moser) Mason. On February 24, 1951, Norma married Elmer Rapp in Milford; he preceded her in death on September 27, 2013.
As a young...
Robert James "Holly" Holloway
Aug 28, 2018
Robert “Holly” James Holloway, age 69, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at his home on Barbee Lake. He was born on April 26, 1949 the son of James Robert and Fawn (Grubbs) Holloway. On October 24, 1998, he married the woman he called his bride until the day he died, Janette “Jane” Zimmerman.
Harry D Doty
Jul 28, 2018
Harry D. “Towhead” Doty, 91, of Milford, passed away on July 28, 2018 at Lakeland Rehab Center in Milford. He was born on April 18, 1927 to Harry A. and Nina Doty. He married Kathryn E. Yoder on March 5, 1949 at Milford Bethel Church of the Brethren. Harry was a lifelong resident of Milford. He served in...
Kathryn A. Beer
Jul 21, 2018
Kathryn A. Beer, 91, of Wakarusa, formerly of Milford, passed away July 21, 2018 at Millers Merry Manor in Wakarusa. She was born on October 15, 1926 in Medary ville , IN to Ida and Philemon Ge tz. She married Eldon G. Beer on March 9, 1947 in Remington, Indiana. He passed away on June 9, 2003. Kathryn worked...
Sandra Lynn Gerth
Jul 13, 2018
Sandra Lynn Gerth, 82, of Rockford, IL, formerly of Warsaw, IN, passed away at 11:30 pm, Friday, July 13, 2018 in River Bluff Nursing Home, Rockford. Sandra was born on April 27, 1936, the daughter of the late Donald and Eleanor (Everson) Coahran. She is survived by three children, Doug (Felicia) Hessong of Machesney Park, IL, Jim Hessong of Rockford,...
Rebecca A Runnells
May 22, 2018
Beckie A. Runnells, age 76, of Warsaw, Indiana passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at Goshen Hospital in Goshen, Indiana. She was born April 18, 1942 to Warren and Dorothy Robinson in Rochester, Indiana.
Beckie was a graduate of Tippecanoe High School and a member of the Warsaw community since 1969. She retired after 35 years with...
Dorothy Rose Hoekstra
May 1, 2018
Dorothy Rose Hoekstra, 81, of Winamac, Indiana passed away on May 1, 2018 at her residence. Dorothy was born on June 30, 1936 in Hackensack, New Jersey to Peter R. and Myrtle R. Allen. A Milford, Indiana resident from 1987 through 2011, she attended Wawasee Community Bible Church. She also attended the Nazarene Church in Winamac for the...
Gordon E Rhodes
Apr 22, 2018
Gordon E. Rhodes, 96, of Milford, slipped peacefully into the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 5:20 am on April 27, 2018 at Lakeland Rehabilitation & Health Care. He was born on February 22, 1922 in Pierceton, IN to John and Martha (Roberts) Rhodes. Gordon married Thedia A. Michael on September 10, 1960 at First Brethren...
Jerry T. Morgan
Apr 13, 2018
Jerry T. Morgan, 74, of Syracuse passed away Friday, April 13, 2018 at Goshen Hospital. He was born on November 29, 1943 in Goshen to Huber and Donna (Runge) Morgan. Jerry graduated from Goshen High School. He married Sue Speicher in Milford on August 7, 1993.
Jerry loved to work and was a dedicated Utilimaster employee for...
Gregory Worth Jackson
Apr 10, 2018
Gregory (Greg) Worth Jackson, age 67 of Milford, Indiana left this earthly life on April 10, 2018 to begin his eternal heavenly life with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Greg was born on June 1, 1950 to Worth and Betty Jackson of Milford. He graduated from Milford High School in 1968 and Purdue University with a...
Robert Busch
Mar 27, 2018
Robert Busch, age 90, of Dewart Lake in Syracuse, IN passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 3PM at home. He was born on June 25, 1927, the son of Oliver and Margaret (Dubuque) Busch in Logansport, IN. On October 15, 1948 he married Betty A. Adams.
Survivors include his wife of nearly 70 years, Betty...
