Milford, IN. Obituaries

Jun 26, 2021

John A. Selles, 77, of Milford passed away unexpectedly, Saturday morning, June 26, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. John was born on November 27, 1943 in Albion Michigan to Orlow Sellers and Ardean (Stull) Robinson.

John enjoyed fishing and junking. He liked working on things and could fix just about anything that had a motor...

May 20, 2021

Ashle N. Engle, 34, of Milford, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Goshen Hospital after a long and courageous battle with Liver failure. Ashle was born October 21, 1986 in Brandon, Florida to Gerry Stack and Melissa (Kneller) Miller. She married Benjamin Engle on June 11, 2005.

Ashle was a fun, creative, adventurous mother who loved...

May 19, 2021

Stanley 0 “Stan” Stump, 74, of Milford peacefully passed from this life, Wednesday, May 19, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Stan was born January 14, 1947 in Warsaw to Dale and Glennis (Orn) Stump. He married Natalie Ostendorf on August 22, 1970.

Stan graduated from Milford High School in 1965 and was drafted into The United...

Apr 12, 2021

Fred Hoyle III, 25, of Leesburg passed away unexpectedly, Monday, April 12, 2021 at home. Fred was born February 17, 1996 in Columbia City.

Fred had a great sense of humor. He was the goofy and funny one in the group, always trying to make people laugh. He liked sports cars, being outside, sunny days on the...

Apr 9, 2021

Glen H. Black, 80, of Leesburg went home to be with the Lord, Friday, April 9, 2021. He was born November 8, 1940 in Pierceton to Ralph and Thelma (Knepper) Black.

Glen is survived by two daughters,  Lori Black Taylor Howe of Cromwell, Christine Black Flaugh (husband Tim) of Syracuse; five grandchildren, Terry Taylor of New Paris,...

Mar 15, 2021

Stephen D. “Steve” Rice, 65, of Warsaw went home to be with the Lord after battling cancer, Monday, March 15, 2021. Steve was born December 27, 1955 in Goshen to Duane and Joann (Inman) Rice. On June 6, 1981, he married Dorothy “Jenny” Steele; she survives.

After graduating from Goshen High School, Steve honorably served his country...

Feb 6, 2021

UPDATED:

Jonathan B. Wells, better known as “Big Jon”, 59 of Warsaw, passed away from a long time battle with his health, Saturday, February 6, 2021 surrounded by his family. Jon was born on March 21, 1961 in Wabash to Harry and Jean (Jefferies) Wells. He married Teresa Johnson on December 1, 2013; she survives.

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Jan 24, 2021

James L. “Jim” Felkner, 66, of Milford passed away, Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Millers Merry manor in Syracuse. Jim was born April 25, 1954 in Warsaw to Herbert “Bud” and Myrtle (Kinsey) Felkner.

Jim served the community as a Law Enforcement Officer. He began his career with the North Webster Police Department, eventually serving as Chief....

Jan 16, 2021

Denver Prater, 78 of Pierceton, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at home. He was born October 14, 1942 to Elmer and Lula (Ousley) Prater.  On October 29, 1960, Denver married the love of his life, Patsy Tolson; she survives.

Denver, affectionately known as “Pierre”, had a great sense of humor and enjoyed playing practical jokes...

Dec 15, 2020

Edna Hollar Barbour, age 98, of Whitewater, WI, died on December 15, 2020 in Whitewater. Edna Josephine Hollar was born on her family farm in Milford, IN., on August 8, 1922, the daughter of Amos Raymond and Kathryn Josphine (nee Zimmerman) Hollar.

Her marriage with Thomas DeForest Barbour began on August 22, 1948, at Bethel...

Dec 9, 2020

Dolores Ann Hepler, 86, of Milford passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Waterford Crossing in Goshen. She was born August 20, 1934 in Syracuse to Leo and Alma (Heyde) Druckamiller. On March 4, 1967 she married Richard Hepler; he preceded her in death on November 29, 2015. Dolores retired after 45 years from Johnson Controls, having started...

Dec 5, 2020

Dr. James A. Stieglitz, formerly of Martinsville, IN, passed away at age 90 on December 5, 2020 at Grace Village, Winona Lake, IN. Jim, as he was known by everyone, was the sixth son of Henry and Anna Stieglitz of Milford, IN. He was preceded in death by his brothers George, Lawrence, Harley, William, and John, and by his...

Nov 10, 2020

James “Jim” Henry Henderson, 73, of Milford passed away unexpectedly, November 10, 2020 at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Jim was born in Marion, Indiana on May 2, 1947 to Elmer Henry and Velma Ellen (Goble) Henderson. Jim married Suzette Krall in Gas City on May 17, 1969; she survives.

Jim joined the United States Army right out of...

Nov 8, 2020

Harriet Stichter, 89, of Milford passed away November 8, 2020 at home surrounded by family. She was born in Elkhart on July 23, 1931. She married Robert Stichter on September 17, 1950; he preceded her in death on February 21, 2015.

Harriet is survived by 10 children, 12 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

No services...

Nov 4, 2020

Phyllis Delph, 80, of Syracuse went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, November 4, 2020. Phyllis was born January 8, 1940 in Rappahannock, Virginia, a daughter of Charles B. and Elizabeth (Burke) Shenk. She married Richard “Shorty” Delph on December 27, 1961; they lived happily together for many years.

Phyllis was very loving and caring. She enjoyed...

Nov 2, 2020

Elizabeth K. (Kendall) Rusher, 88, of Milford went home to be with Jesus Monday, November 2, 2020. Betty was born October 12, 1932 in Brandenburg, Kentucky to William and Nola (Stiles) Kendall. On September 27, 1949, Betty married the love of her life, Harold Rusher whom preceded her in death on March 4, 2011.

Betty enjoyed quilting,...

Oct 20, 2020

UPDATE: A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2021 At the Nappanee Missionary Church at 2:00 PM, guests are asked to use Chapel Entrance J. Immediately following the service, there will be fellowship time with the family until 5:00 PM. The service is also going to be live streamed and can be viewed at www.nmc.church/funeral....

Oct 12, 2020

James Christopher “Red” Heckaman, 49, of Milford, passed from this life suddenly on Monday, October 12, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Chris was born in Goshen, May 6, 1971 to James H.E. Heckaman and Judy Sims.

Chris lived most of his life in the Milford area and attended Milford Elementary and Wawasee High School. He...

Oct 8, 2020

Rosemary Hapner, 79, of Milford passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Goshen Hospital. She was born December 15, 1940 in LaGrange County to Harry Ray and Martha Mary (Irwin) Rodman. She was married to William D. Hapner who preceded her in death in July 2001.

Rosemary was an avid Euchre and Bingo player, often found...

Oct 8, 2020

David H. Sowards, 56, of Milford, formerly of Michigan, passed away October 8, 2020 at home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Dave was born in Lansing, Michigan on July 5, 1964. He married Tina Christie in 1987, she passed in 2015; Dave met Michele Abner and the two were united in marriage on February...