Milford, IN. Obituaries

Sep 12, 2024

Lorelei Teresa Haab, 83, was born kicking and screaming on August 23, 1941 in Blue Island, IL to Herbert and Ida (Lode) Foyle, and passed away on September 12, 2024, peacefully in her home on Dewart Lake.

She was raised in the suburbs of Chicago and spent her summers at Dewart Lake growing up. In the summer...

Sep 4, 2024

Donald W. Blodgett, 83, of Warsaw passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at The Maples at Waterford Crossing in Goshen. He was born November 18, 1940 in Goshen to Charles Henry “Hank” and Doris M. (Strawser) Blodgett. In 1969, he married Connie Elliott; she passed away in 1985. On April 21, 1991, he married Jennie Linville and she survives....

Aug 8, 2024

Mary Ann Knisley, age 86, Warsaw passed away on August 8, 2024 at Paddock Springs Warsaw. She was born on October 17, 1937, the daughter of James and Sena (Jones) Bell in Griffin, Georgia.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Glen Knisley, her three siblings, Buddy, Pat, and Danny Bell, and three...

Jul 25, 2024

Katherine M. “Kate” Kantz, age 71, of Milford, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at home with her family. She was born on June 18, 1953, the daughter of Nelson and Vivian (Huff) Pittman in Chicago. On February 14, 1987 she married Larry D. Kantz in Elkhart.

Kate is survived by her husband of 37 years,...

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...