Obituaries

Marie I. VanderReyden Miller, 95, Goshen, died at 10:07 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, at her home.
She was born on July 5, 1930, in Goshen, to Clyde and Neva (Dewey) Mann.
On Aug. 9, 1947, she married John L. VanderReyden; and he died May 22, 2000.
Then in 2009, she married Ronald Miller; and he died in 2017.
Surviving...

Roger C. Balyeat, age 89, of Shipshewana, passed away on Saturday, May 9, at his residence, surrounded by his family.
He was born on June 16, 1936, in Wolcottville, to R. Clyde and Irene L. (Malone) Balyeat.
Roger graduated from Shipshewana-Scott High School, where he enjoyed participating in sports.
Following high...

On May 9, Anna "Louise" Vaughn, (aka Gramma Weezie), age 84, finished her race, and walked into the arms of Jesus.
She was born on July 28, 1941, to Daniel and Gracie (Holbrook) Akers in Big Jenny, West Virginia.
She married Franklin D Vaughn, on Jan. 22, 1960, in Laeger, West Virginia. They were married 64 years...

Donald D. Miller, 93, of Goshen, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, at Goshen Hospital, surrounded by his family.
A lifetime resident of the community, he was born on Nov. 21, 1932, in Goshen to the late John J. and Frona E. (Dull) Miller.
On Oct. 6, 1956, Donald married Dee Anna Rensberger in Goshen.
He is survived by...

Jeanette D. Miller, 98, died on Friday, May 1, at Greencroft Healthcare.
She was born on Jan. 4, 1928, in Waterford Mills to Owen R. Miller and Rosa (Cassell) Miller.
Jeanette married Cecil R. Miller on May 25, 1947. Together they raised three children, Randy J. Miller, Bruce R. Miller, and Catherine J. Hayes.
She...

Pastor Donald G. Mishler, 90 of Goshen, passed away on Saturday, May 2, at The Restoracy of Goshen. He was born on May 10, 1935 in Goshen to Manford and Miriam (Darr) Mishler.
On Dec. 5, 1954, he married Agnes L. (Grabill); and she preceded him in death on July 23, 2004.
Then on Aug. 12, 2006, he married Erma...

Richard John Uplinger, II, age 66, of Goshen, passed away at his home surrounded by his family early on Friday, May 1.
John was born on Oct. 18, 1959 to Richard J. and Helen Louise Uplinger in Elkhart.
John married the love of his life, Jackie Evans on April 18, 2015 in Bangor, Michigan. Together they have...

Lola Eloise Miller Bontrager Schrock,98, died on April 27, at Greencroft Goshen Healthcare.
Born on June 21, 1927 in Lagrange County to Malvin P. and Anna M. (Yoder) Miller, Eloise was raised on the family farm near Middlebury.
She received her nurse's training at La Junta Mennonite School of Nursing in La Junta,...

William E. "Bill" Yoder, age 90 of Syracuse, passed from his earthly life into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Wednesday afternoon, April 29, at his residence. Though his body was weak, his mind and heart stayed strong.
Bill was born on Feb. 23, 1936 in Reno County, Kansas to William D. and Susie (Yoder)...

Thelma June Chrisman, 94, died on Tuesday, April 28, at Waterford Crossing Healthcare.
She was born on April 24, 1932, in York Township, Elkhart County, to Perry and Lottie (Bowman) Grosse.
Thelma married Chauncey Chrisman on Sept. 18, 1953, in Goshen. He preceded her in death.
Surviving is daughter, Cathy (Paul)...

Elizabeth Staton Ray, age 77, was received by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 25, at 11:03 a.m. Smokie, as she was affectionately known, passed peacefully in her home with her loving husband, Danny holding her hand, while surrounded by her adoring family that meant the world to her.
She was born on Jan....