Milford, IN. Obituaries

Jul 24, 2019

Maria “Andy" Ybanez, 80, of New Paris passed away July 24, 2019 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on February 4, 1939 in Poteet, TX to Cecil and Magdalena (Ybarra) Gonzales.

Maria lived in the Milford area for several years and was a loving child care provider to many area children. She was also...

Jul 12, 2019

Sandra “Sandy” J. Bucher, 78, of Milford passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 at Goshen Hospital surrounded by her family. Sandy was born on April 13, 1941 in Wheatfield, Indiana to Eugene and Florence (Robinette) Drudge. On November 3, 1962, Sandy married Wayne Bucher, Jr.; he survives.

Sandy was a 1961 graduate of Pierceton High School. She...

Jul 3, 2019

Eugene “Gene” E.  Tilbury, 88, of Warsaw, formerly of Milford passed away July 3, 2019 at Warsaw Meadows.  He was born February 2, 1931 in Canby, MN to Clarence and Alice (Laabs) Tilbury.  Gene married Phyllis Grace Collins on June 20, 1957; she preceded him in death on February 7, 2010.

Gene honorably served in the United...

Jun 7, 2019

Shawn Webb, 49, of Warsaw passed away unexpectedly Friday June 7, 2019 at his residence. He was born March 19, 1970 in San Bernardino, CA to Allen and Debra (Brown) Webb. On February 2, 1998 he married Dawn Brown whom survives.

Shawn enjoyed being outside no matter if it was hunting, fishing, gardening, riding his four-wheeler or...

May 29, 2019

Loren D. Stichter, 83, of Warsaw passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Paddock Springs Health Campus in Warsaw. Loren was born April 12, 1936 in Illinois to Gordon and Esther (Good) Stichter. On May 13, 1961 he married Rachel Buchen, who survives.

Loren founded Warsaw Masonry Supply and Glamour Pools and Spas. He loved going to...

Apr 10, 2019

Ruth Crowl passed away April 10, 2019 at her home on Dewart Lake after a happy, hard working farm and family life.

Ruth’s favorite saying was “If you can’t say anything nice, then don’t say anything at all.” She was known for her warm smile and strong spirit.

She is survived by three daughters, Carolyn,...

Feb 17, 2019

Nicholas Skrumelak, 72, of Milford passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 17, 2019 at his residence. Nick was born in Neumark, Germany to Mychajlo and Eudokia (Abramiuk) Szkrumelak . He married Rita Harris on November 18, 1988; she survives.

Nick’s family moved to the United States when he was a child. He enlisted in the Army and was...

Feb 13, 2019

Gary Lee Parker, 62, of Syracuse passed away February 13, 2019 at I.U. Health Goshen Hospital. Gary was born May 1, 1956 in Russiaville, IN to Robert and Edna (Kleeman) Parker.

Gary graduated from Garrett High School in 1974 and enlisted in the United States Air Force stationed in North Dakota as an aircraft mechanic. Gary was...

Feb 2, 2019

Ronald “Ron” Fisher, 55, of Milford passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019 at his home surrounded by family.  He was born on August 30, 1963 in Goshen to Keith D. and Martha “Myrt” (Elliott) Russell. On May 24, 1986 he married Mary Ann Schrader; she survives.

Ron worked in the R.V. Industry for many years prior to...

Jan 18, 2019

Debra Ann McCreary, 63, of Lagrange, formerly of Milford, passed away January 18, 2019 in Parkview Hospital after a brief illness. She was born on November 5, 1955 in Goshen to Rodney and Maxine (Snooks) McCreary.

A kind and gentle person, Debbie enjoyed being around people. She liked the challenge of puzzles and seeing art come alive...

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...

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;...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...