Milford, IN. Obituaries

Mar 3, 2024

Bonnie J. Yoder, age 93, of Nappanee, formerly of Milford, passed away in Fort Wayne on Sunday, March 3, 2024. She was born on July 26, 1930 the daughter of Arvella Marie (Whithead) and Winford “Shorty” Marshall Miller in Milford. On October 4, 1952, she married Floyd J. Yoder; he preceded her in death on February 8, 2001.

Feb 26, 2024

Michael “Mike” Eugene Minnick, Sr. age 76, of Milford, Indiana passed away on February 26, 2024 at home. He was born on July 21, 1947, the son of Harry and Betty (Paulus) Minnick in Warsaw, Indiana. On September 2, 1984, he married Loretta “Lori” (Chupp) Ostendorf.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 40...

Feb 10, 2024

Phillip Franklin Campbell, age 88, of Goshen, Indiana, passed away at 8:30 pm on Saturday February 10, 2024 at Goshen Hospital. He was born at home on February 3, 1936 the son of Merle and Laura (Smith) Campbell in Milford, Indiana. On October 2, 1955 he married Clarann Hartter in Milford.

He is survived by his beloved...

Feb 4, 2024

Shirley B. Beer, 88, of Milford, took the early morning flight to the heavenly portals.  She was born on January 15, 1936 to Paul and Gladys Oster Kegebein.  On August 14, 1954, she married Jesse Beer, who survives.  They were able to share 69 years of marriage together.

They shared many joys, and some sorrows in their...

Jan 8, 2024

James “Jim” Eveart Sumpter, age 86, of Milford, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 8, 2024 at home. He was born on December 8, 1937 the son of Roscoe and Alice (Frederick) Sumpter in Bremen, Indiana. On September 28, 1956, he married Irene Wuthrich.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Irene Sumpter of...

Dec 19, 2023

Emiko Baut, age 81, of Milford, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at home. She was born on September 17, 1942, the daughter of Saiichi and Mitoe (Aguchi) Harada. On October 31, 1973, she married Leon Baut; he preceded her in death on December 3, 2012.

She is survived by two sons, Steven (Michelle) Baut...

Dec 10, 2023

Andrew David Baker, age 34, passed away at home in the early morning hours of December 10, 2023. He was born March 25, 1989 in Traverse City, Michigan. He married Sarah Pierce on December 5, 2014 and together they have two daughters, Charlie age 6 and Samatha age 3.

Andrew graduated from Apache Junction High School in...

Nov 27, 2023

Peggy Metzler, 90, of Goshen, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2023, at Greencroft Healthcare in Goshen. Peggy was born August 15, 1933, in Roaring Spring, PA to Elsie and John Mock. She married Harold Metzler on June 8,1952.

Peggy was a remarkable woman.  Not only was she a talented musician with a beautiful voice and an accomplished...

Oct 29, 2023

Todd Allen Wilson, age 53, of Leesburg, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at home following an extended illness. He was born on December 28, 1969 the son of Thomas “Jerry” and Vicki (Lentz) Wilson in Goshen, Indiana.

Todd grew up in Milford and attended Wawasee High School. He enjoyed the outdoors and absolutely loved...

Oct 16, 2023

Barbara Ellen Richardson, age 84, of Milford, Indiana passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 12:36 pm at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on April 20, 1939 the daughter of Verl A. and Irene F. (May) Zartman in Milford, Indiana. On August 31, 1958, she married Wayne Richardson.

Barbara owned and operated Richardson Realty and...

Oct 15, 2023

Jeffery D. Howey, age 42, of Wakarusa, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at home. He was born on February 19, 1981 the son of Victor and Carolyn (Hall) Howey in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He is survived by his life partner, Domitila Vaca of Wakarusa, IN; eight children, Victor, Nicholas, Delilah, Alejandra, Sophia, Trever,...

Sep 20, 2023

Patrick Manges, age 38, of Milford, Indiana, passed away following a courageous battle with cancer, on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 in Warsaw, Indiana. He was born on July 13, 1985 in Goshen, Indiana. Patrick graduated from Fairfield High School in 2003, where he played baseball, and football & was an all around great athlete.  Patrick loved to fish, ride...

Aug 12, 2023

Troy L. Miller, age 57, of Milford, Indiana passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 9:15 am at home. He was born on August 17, 1965 the son of Larry and Sharon (Horn) Miller in Warsaw, Indiana.

He is survived by his mother, Sharon Miller of Warsaw; two children, Mercedes Miller and Cody Miller, both of...

Jun 16, 2023

Clyde Edwin Rector, age 85, of Dewart Lake passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023 at Goshen Hospital. He was born on March 23, 1938 the son of Clarence and Leah Thelma (Close) Rector in Hammond, Indiana. On June 9, 1960, he married Peggy Joyce Bevan.

Clyde will be greatly missed by his beloved wife of 63...

May 1, 2023

Theodore “Ted” Alles, age 78, Milford IN, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2023 at home.

He was born in Fort Wayne, IN to Herbert and Anna Mae Alles. In 1978, Ted married Rebecca “Becky” Brown in the Crescent Ave United Methodist Church in Ft. Wayne.

His love of all things John Deere began at...

Apr 18, 2023

Diane E. May, age 70, of Milford, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Goshen Hospital. She was born on March 11, 1953 the daughter of Robert and Alice (Shoemaker) West in Sturgis, Michigan. On December 8, 1978, she married Ronn May at Milford Christian Church.

She is survived by her husband of...

Mar 24, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Louise Wolford of Leesburg, Indiana.

Mary was born Mary Louise Hummel on October 4, 1926 in St. Joseph County, Indiana, and married Joseph Grant Wolford in 1947.  She retired from the Kosciusko County Courthouse in 1996 after many years.

She enjoyed playing cards...

Mar 18, 2023

George Leroy Lehman, age 92, of Milford, Indiana went to be with The Lord on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Goshen Hospital. He was born on February 23, 1931 the son of George W. and Christina (Kammer) Lehman  in Leesburg, Indiana. He married Mary Jaqueline O’Gorman on December 18, 1953 and they shared 54 years of marriage together prior...

Mar 17, 2023

Cheryl Ann Miller, age 67, of Middlebury, Indiana passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023 at Goshen Hospital. She was born on September 25, 1955 the daughter of Edward and Mary (Morisette) Fortier in Chicago, Illinois.

She is survived by her companion of over twenty years, Jonathan Miller of Middlebury; children, Jennifer Betlinski and Todd...

Mar 10, 2023

Rebecca “Becky” Irene Doll, a well known & well loved resident of Milford went to be with The Lord on Friday, March 10, 2023 at 3:30 pm. She was at home surrounded by those she loved. Becky was born on December 8, 1935 the daughter of Theo and Naoma (Speheger) Beer in Milford. On March 27, 1954, she married...