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Christena MillerChristena M. Miller

1955 - 2026

Christena M. Miller, 70, of LaGrange, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at 11:08 a.m., on Thursday, Jan. 22, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital.
She was born on Feb.16, 1955, in LaGrange, to Mahlon A. and Wilma H. (Eash) Miller.
Surviving are two sisters, Mary Miller of Topeka and Irene (Owen) Helmuth...

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Georgia KreiderGeorgia Ann Kreider

1938 - 2026

Georgia Ann Kreider, 87, Goshen, passed away at 11:49 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 19, at Waterford Crossing.
She was born on March 14, 1938, in Mishawaka, to George and Opal (Coryell) Smith Sr.
On Nov. 12, 1966, she married Willis Leroy Kreider; and he passed away on June 20, 2018.
Surviving are a son, Brian L....

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Cynthia CulpCynthia Culp

1952 - 2026

Cynthia "Cindy" (Vail) Culp, 73, died on Jan.1, at her home.
She was born on Dec. 27, 1952, in Goshen, to Russell and Elaine (Ogle) Vail.
Cynthia married Dale Culp on Sept. 15, 1974, at her parents' farm.
She is survived by her two children, Jason Culp of Millersburg and Deidra Culp of Rensselaer, Indiana; and her...

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Waneta SkinnerWaneta F. Skinner

1942 - 2026

Waneta F. Skinner, age 83 of Walkerton, passed away on Monday morning, Jan. 19, at her daughter's home.
Waneta was born on Sept. 1, 1942 in Elkhart, to Earl and Vesta (Hartman) Weaver.
She was a Wakarusa High School graduate and lived most of her adult life in the Walkerton area.
On Feb. 19, 1971, she married...

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Lillian EliasLillian E. Elias

1941 - 2026

Lillian Eleanora Elias, 84, died of leukemia on Jan. 18 at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis.
Lillian was born on Aug. 20, 1941 in Drake, Saskatchewan, Canada, to Wilhelm and Gertrude Bartel.
On Aug. 24, 1963, she married Jacob W. Elias; and together they enjoyed more than 62 years of marriage.
She is...

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Edna Fay WitmerEdna Fay Witmer

1930 - 2026

Edna Fay Witmer was born on Feb. 9, 1930, to Enos & Goldie (Miller) Wenger in Elkhart County, Indiana.
She passed away at home on Jan. 20, at the age of 95 years, 11 months and 11 days, surrounded by her family.
She was married on Aug. 14, 1949, to Paul Wayne Witmer, son of Walter & Alma (Shaum) Witmer. They enjoyed...

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Lawrence ClarkLawrence Clark

1969 - 2026

Lawrence Everette Clark, known as JR, passed away suddenly in his home in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, at the young age of 56 years old. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 3, 1969 to Dreama Ann Holley and Lawrence Everette Burton. Shortly after birth, he was adopted by Charles Lewis Clark whom he was...

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Evelyn YoungEvelyn Young

1951 - 2026

Evelyn Young, 74, Goshen, formerly of Glasgow, Scotland, died at 12:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at Greencroft Healthcare.
She was born on July 23, 1951, in Glasgow, Scotland, to Alford & Dorothy (Micvean) Traynor.
On April 17, 1971, she married Larry L. Young; and he died on November 19, 2022.
Surviving are her...

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Chester BleileChester W. Bleile

1933 - 2026

Chester W. Bleile, 92, of Goshen, Indiana, died on Sunday, Jan. 18.
He was born on Aug. 10, 1933, in Nappanee, to John and Vera (Anglemyer) Bleile.
On April 5, 1993, he married Brenda (Draper) Bleile in Goshen.
Chester is survived by his loving wife, Brenda Bleile; his three daughters, Christine (Mike) Stenger of...

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Sandra KaufmanSandra Kaufman

1963 - 2026

Sandra K. Kaufman, 62, of Nappanee, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Goshen Hospital. Born on December 14, 1963, in Goshen, she was the daughter of Richard and Virginia (Schroeder) Wysong. On March 6, 2004, she married Worthie Haney in New Paris.
Her survivors include her husband, Worthie Haney; three...

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Vernon BluckerVernon Ray Blucker

1944 - 2026

Vernon Blucker, 81, died on Tuesday, Jan. 13, at his home.
He was born on Aug. 7, 1944, in New Paris, to Ervin and Clara (Miller) Blucker.
Surviving Vernon are children, Deanna Yoder, Edwardsburg, Michigan, and Dana (Heather) Blucker, Millersburg; grandchildren, Chase and Kaitlyn Blucker; stepdaughter Renee...

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Jonas BontragerJonas M. Bontrager

1935 - 2026

Jonas M. Bontrager, 90, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at 2:50 p.m., on Thursday, Jan. 8, at Elkhart Meadows, Elkhart.
He was born on June 10, 1935, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Martin and Lydia Ann (Yoder) Bontrager.
Survivors include his daughter, Joni (Ben) Jones of Jackson, Michigan; son, Tony Bontrager of the...

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