Milford, IN. Obituaries

Jul 24, 2024

Bonnie Manns, age 85, of Milford passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Waters of Syracuse at 4:55 PM. She was born on August 22, 1938, the daughter of John and Rosie (Kidd) Gillespie in Martin, Kentucky. On July 27, 1957, she married Edward Manns on his birthday, and together they shared over 60 years of marriage....

Jul 19, 2024

Mary Ann Rassi (1933-2024)

Mary Ann was the faithful and loving wife of Lowell (Buss) Rassi from Milford, IN.  She was born a Yergler in Cissna Park, IL and met the man of her dreams in the Apostolic Church.  They were united in marriage in 1952 and had four children, Clark, JoAnn, Douglas and Clay.  Mary Ann...

Jul 14, 2024

Ronnie “Big Ron” Rowland Spranger Sr., age 69, of North Webster, passed away on Sunday morning, July 14, 2024 at 4 am. He was born on September 24, 1954 the son of William and Barbara (Roland) Spranger in Fort Wayne. On May 23, 1997, he married Patsy Powell in Warsaw.

He is survived by his wife of...

Jul 12, 2024

Lynn R. Burkholder, age 55, of Warsaw, Indiana passed away at home on Friday morning, July 12, 2024 at 10:30 as the result of natural causes. He was born on December 21, 1968 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the son of Ray and Elizabeth (Troyer) Burkholder.

He is survived by a son, Sheldon  Burkholder of Eau Claire, Wisconsin;...

Jul 2, 2024

Eldon Ray Chupp, age 76, of Milford, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Goshen Hospital. He was born on April 15, 1948 the son of Andrew J. & Clara (Slabaugh) Chupp. On November 8, 1975, he married Janet Sue Haab; she preceded him in death on October 16, 1986.

He is survived by his...

Jun 29, 2024

Joseph “Joey” Luis Criswell, age 44, of Milford, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 29, 2024 as the result of an automobile accident. He was born on April 11, 1980, the son of Jose Luis Cervantes and Deborah (Farr) Criswell in Warsaw, Indiana. On September 30, 2016 he married Kimberly Flickinger.

He is survived by his...

Jun 24, 2024

Kent L. Beer, age 75, of Warsaw, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024 at the Meadows of Warsaw. He was born on August 12, 1948 the son of Eldon and Kathryn (Getz) Beer in Goshen. Kent grew up and lived most of his life in Milford. Like a wise man, he never married.

He is survived...

Jun 20, 2024

David “Moe” Wright, age 82, of Milford, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at home as the result of natural causes. He was born on April 8, 1942, the son of Ulysses and Eunice (Woods) Wright in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. On March 19, 1966, he married Luz Soto Torres in Aguada, Puerto Rico.

He will...

May 14, 2024

Francis Olaf Olson, age 88, of Milford, Indiana, passed away on May 14, 2024 at home. He was born on January 1, 1936, the son of Theodore and Alta Olson in Starke County, Indiana.

On October 10, 2007 he married Audrey (Woodward) Fulmer in Milford, Indiana.

He is survived by his wife, Audrey Olson of...

May 10, 2024

Viola M. Kaiser, 93, of Milford, IN passed away at 7:20 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2024 at her home. She was born on January 25,  1931 in Bremen, IN to Raymond & Katie (Yoder) Stutzman.

She was a lifetime area resident and graduated in 1949 from Milford High School. She was married on February 17, 1951...

Apr 18, 2024

Baltazar “Frank" Perales Jr., age 80, of Milford, Indiana passed away Thursday evening April 18, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 4, 1943, the son of Baltazar Sr. and Catarina (Garcia) Perales in San Antonio, Texas. On December 30, 1963, he married Minerva Antu.

Frank is survived by his wife of...

Mar 26, 2024

John Michael Tobin, age 88, of Dewart Lake, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on October 4, 1935, the son of Ted T. & Elizabeth (McKee) Tobin. On April 20, 1959, he married Fukiko Ogata in Japan; she preceded him in death in 2004.

John graduated...

Mar 26, 2024

Evelyn L. Tschupp, age 89, of Milford, Indiana passed away on Tuesday March 26, 2024 at 9:30 am. She was born on June 21, 1934 the daughter of Joe and Martha (Flicker) Parcell in Elkhart, Indiana. On June 5, 1956, she married Myron Tschupp; he preceded her in death in 2004 after 48 years of marriage.

She...

Mar 20, 2024

Michael Ward Hobbs, age 78, of Milford, Indiana passed away Wednesday evening, March 20, 2024 at home. He was born on December 12, 1945, the son of Caroline (Spencer) Hobbs in Warsaw, Indiana. On July 27, 1968, he married Vickie D. Fosnaugh; she preceded him in death on May 9, 2016.

He is survived by his son,...

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...