Debra D. Morris, 59, of Nappanee, Ind., passed away unexpectedly, at 9:35 p.m., Saturday, June 21, 2014, at Elkhart General Hospital of natural causes.

She was born March 22, 1955, in Elkhart County, Ind., to John and Lillian (Hartman) Morris.

Debra lived her lifetime in this area. She was a graduate of Nappanee High School. Debra was a homemaker and attended Nappanee Missionary Church. She loved her grandchildren, especially her grandson, Jayden. She spent every day reading her bible.

She is survived by her children: Jennifer Weaver, Amber Lace, both of Nappanee; Jonathan Anglemeyer, Goshen, Ind.; and six grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a sister Kay Felts and a brother, Carl Morris.

Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, June 27, at Nappanee Missionary Church. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, June 27, at Nappanee Missionary Church. Arrangements are entrusted to Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Debra Morris memorial fund to help with funeral expenses.

Mary E. Woodcox, 80, of Nappanee, Ind., died at 3:20 p.m., Saturday, June 28, 2014, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa, Ind., after a lengthy illness.

She was born Nov. 16, 1933, in Nappanee, to Jacob and Elsie (Speicher) Mitschelen. Mary was a graduate of John Adams High School. On June 22, 1952, she married Kenneth Woodcox.

Mary was a lifetime resident of this area, living in Nappanee, Lakeville, Ind., Bremen, Ind., and South Bend, Ind. She was a homemaker and had worked at Christian Light Bookstore. She had also been a co-owner of Nappanee Antique Mall. Mary also drove for the Amish community. Mary was an active member of Nappanee Missionary Church and attended small church there. She was a volunteer and active with the Gospel Echoes Bible Study at Westville Correctional Facilities. Mary had a gentle, quiet spirit and was very caring. She had worked in various social ministries where she lived. Mary was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her husband; daughters: Becky (Dan) Royer, Brazil, South America; Debra (Larry) Chizum, Plymouth, Ind.; Kathy (David) Freistuhler, Antioch, Tenn.; sons: David (Barb) Woodcox, Randy (Carla) Woodcox, both of Mishawaka, Ind.; son-in-law: Butch Rittenhouse, Venice, Ill.; 16 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; a sister: Janice (Joe) Hastings, South Bend; and a sister-in-law: Sonny Mitschelen.

She was preceded in death by a daughter: Diane Rittenhouse; sister: Betty Marshall; and brother: Laurel ‘Sonny’ Mitschelen.

Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, at the Nappanee Missionary Church Chapel and from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Thursday, July 3, also at the church. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 3, at the church. Pastor Norm Reimer will officiate and burial will be in Southlawn Cemetery in South Bend. Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be given to Hannah’s House.

David J. Orton, 72, of Goshen, Ind., died unexpectedly, at 5:02 p.m. Monday, June 30, 2014, at IU Health Goshen. 

He was born Nov. 10, 1941, in Sturgis, Mich., to Judson and Mabel Orton. On Oct. 9, 1967, he married Elaine R. Sowards. She preceded in death on Feb. 23, 2007.

Mr. Orton lived most of his life in the Nappanee, Ind., area. He had worked in the RV industry and was an active member of New Life Church in Goshen.

He is survived by his children: Sabrina (Robert) Borton, Elkhart, Ind.; and David Earl Orton, Goshen; a granddaughter: Megan Borton; sisters: Sandy (Clem) Riedner, Indianapolis; and Darlene (Kevin) White, Jacksonville, Fla.; brothers: Steve (Toni) Orton, Goshen; and Bryan Orton, North Carolina.

Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 5, at New Life Church in Goshen. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. in the church with Rev. T.J. Meehan officiating. Burial will be in South Union Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the David J. Orton memorial fund for funeral expenses.

Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.

Tracey L. Fuller, 49, of Nappanee, Ind., died at 7:39 a.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, Ind., of natural causes. 

She was born June 14, 1965, in Bremen, Ind., to Gary L. and Linda (Weakly) Fuller. Tracey was a lifetime area resident. She was a 1983 graduate of NorthWood High School and had worked at Pizza Hut in Nappanee and also worked at Walgreens and Greencroft in Goshen, Ind.  

Tracey grew up in the First Church of God in Nappanee. She enjoyed Notre Dame football and had a heart for helping people in need. She also loved her dogs.

Tracey is survived by her lifetime friend and caregiver: Mary Sullivan, Nappanee; sister: Mindy (James) Richardson, Nappanee; a niece: Alyssa Richardson; nephews: Brandon and Cody Richardson; grandparents: Max and Margaret Weakly, Bourbon, Ind.; uncle: Timothy (Kina) Fuller, Nappanee; and aunts: Diana Graham, South Carolina; and LeeAnn (Edward) Rock, Mentone, Ind. 

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation is from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, July 25, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, and from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 26, at the First Church of God in Nappanee. Burial will be in South Union Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Family Christian Development Center in Nappanee for helping people.

Vickie J. Prater, 52, of Nappanee, Ind., died unexpectedly at 8:44 a.m. Friday, Aug. 1, 2014 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw, Ind., of natural causes. 

She was born Aug. 14, 1961, in Dowagiac, Mich., to Edward and Rojean Hines.

Vickie was a member of Mt. Tabor Church of God. She was also a member of The Eagles Lodge and The Warsaw Moose Lodge. She enjoyed hummingbirds and was an Elvis fan.

Surviving is her longtime companion: Dennis Brown; daughters: Barbie Burchett, Langley, Ky.; Jennifer Renea Utter, Rochester, Ind.; sons: Leroy Prater, Langley, Ky.; and Benjamin Hively; many grandchildren; her mother: Rojean Hines, Key Largo, Fla.; sisters: Linda Rasnak, Kendallville, Ind.; Cindy Jordon, Warsaw; Mary Ann Swoverland, Evansvillle, Ind.; Penny Miller, Goshen, Ind.; a brother: Mike Hines, Key Largo, Fla.; children of Dennis, Doug Brown, David Brown and Danielle Miller, all of Nappanee.

Visitation is from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. A funeral service will immediately follow at 6 p.m. with Rev. Jeremy Grueser officiating. Cremation will take place. Internment will be in Akron Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be given to Mt. Tabor Church of God.

Rosemary Anglemyer, 64, formerly of Nappanee, Ind., passed away at 4:10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 22, 2014, at Signature Health Care of Bremen after a short illness.

She was born July 31, 1950, in Elkhart to Keith and Mary (Sechrist) Anglemyer. 

Rosemary was a lifetime resident of this area.

She is survived by her mother; sisters: Judy Pfeiffer, Nappanee; Sandra (Milton) Burkholder, Bristol; a brother: Lyle (Carrie) Anglemyer, Nappanee; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father; and a brother: Lynn Anglemyer. 

Private family graveside services are being held at Union Center Cemetery with Rev. Frank Ramirez officiating. Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. 

Polly A. (Miller) Schmucker, 96, of Nappanee, Ind., passed away at 4:55 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, at Courtyard Health Center in Goshen after a short illness.

She was born on July 24, 1918, in LaGrange County, Ind., to Andrew and Susie (Eash) Miller. She lived her adult life in this area. She married Daniel J. Miller on Aug. 16, 1942. He preceded in death. She married Ruben Schmucker on June 26, 1971. He preceded her in death.

Polly was a homemaker. She also did housecleaning for others and had worked at Amish Acres. She was a member of the Nappanee United Methodist Church where she had been very active with the women’s sewing, Thrift Shop and funeral dinner preparation. She was also involved with Open Door, and would make lap robes and comforters for those in need, including, the Women’s Shelter, Red Bird Mission, and Chicago Homeless.

She is survived by children: Betty Ferrell, Wakarusa, Ind.; Walter (Martha) Miller and Vernon (JoEllen) Miller, both of Nappanee;  Andrew Miller and Homer (Brenda) Miller, both of Bremen, Ind.; daughter-in-law: Patsy Miller, New Paris, Ind.; 10 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son: Lloyd Miller; daughter-in-law: Carol Miller; sisters: Fannie Miller; infant twin sister; and brothers: Simon, Abe, Levi and Ezra Miller.

Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, and from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, at Nappanee United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, at the Nappanee United Methodist Church. Reverend Jim Davidson will officiate. Burial will follow at Weldy Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to open door.

Virginia Jeanette Sheets

Virginia Jeanette Sheets, 90, of Nappanee, Ind., passed away peacefully with her family at her bedside at 6:27 p.m. on Sept. 10, 2014, at Greencroft Nursing Center in Goshen, Ind., where she had been a resident for 3 and half years.

She was born on April 21, 1924, in Gravelton, Ind., to Charles and Chloe (Coy) Jackson.

In 1935 Amos Sheets was putting stone on her family’s driveway and noticed Virginia playing on her porch. Then in 1942, Amos and Virginia went on their first date along with Gerald and Eileen Mishler. On Feb. 14, 1945, Virginia married Amos Jesse Sheets in Gravelton. He survives. Virginia graduated from New Paris High School in 1942 and was a lifetime resident of this area.

She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Union Center Church of the Brethren, where she enjoyed singing in the church choir and was also involved in the Ladies Fellowship.

She is survived by her husband: Amos; daughter: Jeanie (Howard) Cross of Nappanee; three sons: Sam (Brenna) Sheets and Jack Sheets, both of Nappanee; Dan (Pam) Sheets, North Carolina; seven grandchildren: Robert Cross, Samantha Wilson-Raza, Sonya Wolfe, Andy Sheets, Joe Sheets, Katelyn Sheets and Maggie Sheets; 10 great-grandchildren; twin great-granddaughters due on Oct. 10; and two sisters: June Geyer, Nappanee; Thelma Sellers, Bourbon, Ind.

She was preceded in death by a grandson: Jesse Sheets.

Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, at the Union Center Church of the Brethren in Nappanee and from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15, at the church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15, at the church with Reverend Frank Ramirez officiating. Burial will be in Union Center Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be given to Union Center Church of the Brethren or Camp Mack.

Ethel Marie Wood, 99, formerly of Nappanee, Ind., passed away at 9:32 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014, at The Laurels of DeKalb in Butler, Ind.

She was born Feb. 6, 1915 in Kosciusko County, Ind., to Clayton and Cora (Stackhouse) Harlan. She was a graduate of Etna Green High School. She married Wayne Wood on Feb. 6, 1938. He preceded her in death on June 14, 1992.

Mrs. Wood lived her lifetime in this area until moving to Auburn, Ind., 4 years ago. She was a graduate of Etna Green High School. Ethel was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Tabor Church of God.

She is survived by her daughter: Jeanette (Michael) Sommers, Auburn; son: Allan (Christine) Wood, Darien, Ill.; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a brother: Lloyd (Jean) Harlan, Grabill; and a sister-in-law: Ann Harlan, Cincinnati.

She was preceded in death by sisters: Lois Rockhill and Berneice Harlan; and a brother: Warren Harlan.

Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee and from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Mt. Tabor Church of God. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at the church with Reverend Jeremy Grueser officiating. Burial will be in Stony Point Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Bear Lake Camp in Albion, Ind.

Grace Lynn Schwartz, infant daughter of Eric and LynDora (Miller) Schwartz, of Nappanee, died shortly after birth due to complications, Wednesday, Oct. 15, at Bremen Community Hospital. Her parents are members of the Old Order Amish Church.

Surviving, along with her parents, are grandparents: Harlan and Ruth (Wingard) Miller, Marion and Mary Sue (Yoder) Schwartz, both of Nappanee; great grandparents: Elmer and Ella (Frye) Wingard, Topeka and Jerome (Erma, deceased) Schwartz, Nappanee.

She was preceded in death by great grandparents, Willard and Anna Miller.

Graveside services will be at 9:30 am, Friday, Oct. 17, at West Union Center Cemetery. Officiating will be the Home Ministry of the Old Order Amish Church. Pallbearers will be Vernon Weaver, Paul Farmwald, Jared Helmuth, and Carl Schmucker.

Dean W. Price, 100, of Nappanee, passed away peacefully at 4:05 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17, 2014 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Milford.

He was born Oct. 28, 1913, in Nappanee to Jesse and Myrtie (Michael) Price. He had resided in that home until moving to the nursing home on Sunday.

Dean lived his lifetime in Nappanee. He was a 1931 graduate of Nappanee High School. On Aug. 1, 1935, he married Sarah Elizabeth Stouder. She preceded him in death May 14, 2002.

Dean was a retired farmer. He loved farming, taking care of the animals and monitoring the production of the crops. The family farm where he had lived was established in 1853. Dean was a lifetime member of Union Center Church of the Brethren. He had a very strong faith and deeply loved his family.

Surviving are daughters: Maribeth (Rod) Stump, Nappanee; Linda (Roger) Penrose, Centerville, Mich.; a son: Stephen (Kathy) Price, Nappanee; grandchildren: Amy ( Bruce) Coleman, Brad (Lisa ) Price; Rod (Patty) Stump Jr., Andrew (Brigette) Stump; nine great grandchildren: Krystin (Luke) Mills, Zachary Coleman, Dylon Price, Kaley Price, Daric (Amanda) Stump, Joshua (Morgan) Stump, Kaitlyn Stump, Grant Stump, Sarah Stump; great-great-grandchildren: Titus Mills and London Marie Stump.

He was preceded in death by a sister: Fern Shoemaker; and brothers: Ted and his twin, Don Price.

Family and friends may call from 3-7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 19, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee and one hour prior to the 10:30 a.m. funeral service, Monday, October 20, 2014. Rev. Frank Ramirez will officiate and burial will be in Union Center Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Union Center Church of the Brethren.

Allen Barrett

Allen Vaughn ‘Robin’ Barrett, 69, Syracuse, passed away at 5:10 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014, at his residence.

Barrett was born on Jan. 7, 1945, to George and Dorothy (Overstreet) Barrett in Indianapolis.

Barrett graduated from Indianapolis’ North Central High School in 1963.

He joined the Navy in 1964 and was stationed in Brunswick, Maine. From there he spent time in Iceland until the end of his active duty in 1966. He remained in the Naval Reserves until 1970. Allen earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana University – South Bend in 1974. He earned his master’s degree in public administration from IU in 1978.

In 1969, he married JoAnn Ganshorn of Nappanee. She survives

He lived in South Bend for 25 years, worked in public administration and later in OSHA and EPA compliance. He was an active member of First United Methodist Church and one of three founders of Michiana’s British Car Day. He was also active in South Bend/Michiana area Kiwanis clubs.

In 2004, Allen and JoAnn moved to Dewart Lake.

Additional survivors include one son, Alex Barrett, Syracuse; one daughter, Elizabeth (Spencer) Lerch, and grandson Griffin Lerch, of Indianapolis.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, 950 N. Main St., Nappanee, followed by a memorial Services at 1 p.m. Rev. David Henry, Calvary Methodist Church, Syracuse will officiate. There will be a social time at the funeral home following services.

Memorial Contributions may be made to IU Goshen Hospice, Wounded Warriors, or the IU Transplant Unit at IU Medical Center, Indianapolis.

Harold J. Miller, 90, formerly of Nappanee, passed away at 9:17 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa.

He was born Sept. 24, 1924, in Nappanee, to William E. and Bertha (Brumbaugh) Miller. He was a 1943 graduate of Nappanee High School. He graduated from the Freight Traffic Institute in 1949 with a degree in traffic management and distribution. On Dec. 3, 1966, he married Lois I. Wooldridge in Hutchinson, Kan.

He had a long career in management and distribution beginning with the Carey Salt Co. in Hutchinson. He retired in 1987 from Domtar Industries, Sifto Salt Division, in Chicago, where he had served as vice president. After retirement he moved back to Nappanee and formed Mineral Logistics, a consulting firm for dry, bulk commodities shippers. In 1990 he retired and moved to Cape Coral, Fla., coming back to Nappanee in 1994. Mr. Miller was a member of Nappanee Church of the Brethren. Mr. Miller enjoyed working, he also was a caregiver for family members. He was an avid White Sox fan.

He is survived by his wife; daughters: Kay (Doug) McMullen, Nappanee; Gay ‘Bobbie’ (Mark) Sellers, Elk Grove Village, Ill.; grandchildren: Kelly Fisher, Nappanee; Jessica (Chad) Haviland, Wakarusa; Ashley Sellers, William Corey Sellers, both of Elk Grove; great-grandchildren: Allison Slagle, Cadence Fisher; and a brother: Jackie (Noma) Miller, Nappanee.

He was preceded in death by a sister: Margaret Cripe; half-sisters: Mabel Burns, DeEtta Andrews; and half-brothers: Roy ‘Jack’ Bean and Ray Bean.

Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 5, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee and from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at Nappanee Church of the Brethren. Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at the church with Reverend Byrl Shaver officiating and burial will be in Union Center Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Nappanee Church of the Brethren.

Sandra J. Freet, 55, of Nappanee, passed away on in the morning on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014, at her residence unexpectedly from natural causes.

She was born Jan. 25, 1959, in Nappanee to Jerald A. and Anna M. (Cooper) Freet. She was a lifetime area resident. She had worked at Wal-Mart Supercenter in Goshen in the vision department.

She is survived by her parents; brother: Jay Freet, Mishawaka; sisters: Carla (Rodney) Rabel, Nappanee; Lorie (Jason Hite) Freet, Bristol; and Kathleen Freet, Nappanee; nieces: Nicole (Keith, deceased) Pettry and Brittany (Aaron) Fish, both of Nappanee; and great-nieces and nephews: Cole, Atticus, Aurora, Zoe, Zachary, Zalexus and ZuZu, all of Nappanee.

Cremation will follow. Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.

Carl P. Orsund, 91, of Nappanee, passed away at his home Monday night, Nov. 10, 2014.

He was born on May 28, 1923, to Peder and Helga (Nybak) Orsund in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. When he was 19 years old Carl moved to Indiana, and had spent his married life in the area. He married Wilma Balsley on July 28, 1949, in Etna Green. He was a World War II Army veteran and worked as a military policeman. He served in the European Theater, and was very proud of his service to the country.

Carl worked for Uniroyal for over 38 years and had also farmed. He was a member of the Nappanee United Methodist Church. When he lived in Wisconsin, he and his wife Wilma loved to snowmobile and he served as director of the snowmobile club there.

He is survived by his wife; two daughters: Susan Orsund, Nappanee; Sandra (Lawrence) Bressler of Nappanee; a son: Denis (Leslie) Orsund, Plymouth; grandchildren: James (Kelly) Orsund, Tanya Bressler, Sandra (Chantel) Orsund and Lucas (Tricia) Orsund; and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his son: Leon Orsund; brother: Henry Orsund; and sisters: Elaine Rhodes and Gladys Stouder.

Carl will be cremated and there is a memorial service at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. Friends and family may gather at the funeral home after the service for social time. There will be military graveside rites at the funeral home following the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Nappanee United Methodist Church in memory of Carl.

Robert L. Shaw Jr, 90, of Nappanee, died at 5:25 am, Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa.

He was born May 17, 1924, in Deland, Fla. to Robert L., Sr. and Irene (Beach) Shaw.

On Oct. 16, 1945, he married Frances Kilmer in Blakly, Ga. She survives.

Shaw was a 1942 graduate of Deland High School and received a degree in agriculture engineering from LaSalle University in Chicago, Ill. He was a World War II Navy Veteran. He served in the Pacific Fleet in Guam and Pearl Harbor and was stationed on the USS Proteus in Tokyo Bay anchored next to USS Missouri when the surrender was signed. He worked in the RV Industry and also Dodge in South Bend for eight years.

Additional survivors include four sons, Rob (Pam) Shaw, Jerry (Sheila) Shaw and Jim (Benita) Shaw all of Nappanee, Dan (Marsha) Shaw, Fort Wayne; one daughter, Wanda Stephans, Fort Wayne; 11 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; four brothers, Don (Terry) Shaw, Deland, Fla., Edward “Bucky” (Judy) Shaw, Orange City, Fla., Oscar “Espie” (Marilyn) Shaw, Fla., and Lester (Anna) Shaw, Texas; two sisters, Diana (Kenny) Nees, Poland and Kate Kay, Syracuse.

He was preceded in death by brothers, John and Carlton Shaw; and sisters, Mary Morin, Mildred Peterson, Vernera Hoffer, and Nancy Hood.

Family and friends may call from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee and for one hour prior to the funeral service on Monday.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am, Monday, Nov. 24, at the funeral home. Officiating will be his grandson, Rev. Bart Shaw, associate pastor at First Brethren Church in Nappanee. Burial will be in Hepton Union Cemetery, with military graveside services by the Nappanee American Legion.

Memorial contributions may be given to Nappanee American Legion.

Douglas W. Rensberger, 76, of Nappanee, died at 8:25 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014, at South Bend Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family.

He was born Dec. 31, 1937 in Nappanee to John and Elizabeth (Schiender) Rensberger.

He married Vivian “Clete” Blue on June 2, 1957, in Urbana. Rensberger lived his lifetime in Nappanee. He was a graduate of Nappanee High School. He had worked at Coppes Kitchens for 54 years. He had started working there when he was 16. Mr. Rensberger attended Nappanee Missionary Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with his family. One of their annual family traditions was gathering together to make apple butter. Doug was known for his red suspenders.

He is survived by his wife; daughters: Sue (Jeff) Simmons, Muskegon, Mich., Brenda (Kerry) Grimm, Wawaka; 6 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; brother: Willie Rensberger, Warsaw; sisters, Emma Ernest Rensberger and Katherine Alexander, both of Goshen.

He was preceded in death by sisters: Arlene, Myrtle, Marge and brothers: Chuck, Dick, and an infant brother.

Family and friends may call from 2 p.m.to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2 at the Nappanee Missionary Church Chapel. Funeral services will begin at 6 p.m. Pastor Norm Reimer will officiate. Cremation will follow.

Memorial contributions may be given to United Cancer Services of Elkhart County or Nappanee Tree Board for development of Recovery Park.

Lawrence “Bud” Sawyer, 91, of Milford, Ind., died at 7:50 p.m., Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, at his residence.

He was born March 25, 1923, in Kosciusko County to Ransom and Edith (Stuckman) Sawyer. He married Ruby L. Holloway Dec. 6, 1944, in Nappanee. She preceded him in death Nov. 29, 2011.

Mr. Sawyer was a WWII Army Veteran. He was wounded at the Battle of the Bulge. He received both the Purple Heart and Bronze Star awards. Mr. Sawyer served as a guard at Dachau when the prisoners were liberated. He also survived a plane crash in Oregon.

He had been a part of Sawyer Excavating since 1946. He was a member of Nappanee Church of the Brethren. Bud enjoyed snowmobiling, traveling, camping, flying, and hunting. For their 50th wedding anniversary, he and Ruby spent six weeks in Alaska.

He is survived by daughters: Connie (Steve) Schermerhorn, New Paris, Roxann (Tom) Monhaut, Goshen; son: Kent (Ann) Sawyer, Milford; companion: Donna Hillary; grandchildren: Matthew Monhaut, Kristy (Jon) Ambrosen, Mandie (Casey) Whitney, Luke Sawyer; great grandsons, Hunter Ambrosen and Eli Whitney.

He was preceded in death by his wife and a sister: Frieda Elliott.

Family and friends may call from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee and for one hour prior to the funeral service which will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 3 at Nappanee Church of the Brethren. Rev. Byrl Shaver will officiate and burial will be in Union Center Cemetery with Military Graveside rites by Nappanee American Legion.

Memorial contributions may be given to Nappanee Church of the Brethren.

Douglas W. Rensberger, 76, of Nappanee, died at 8:25 p.m., Thursday, Nov, 27, 2014, at South Bend Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family. He has been in ill health since 1993.

He was born Dec. 31, 1937, in Nappanee to John and Elizabeth (Schiender) Rensberger. He married Vivian ‘Clete’ Blue on June 2, 1957, in Urbana.

Mr. Rensberger lived his lifetime in Nappanee. He was a graduate of Nappanee High School. He had worked at Coppes Kitchens for 54 years. He had started working there when he was 16. Mr. Rensberger attended Nappanee Missionary Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with his family. One of their annual family traditions was gathering together to make apple butter. Doug was known for his red suspenders.

She survives, along with daughters: Sue (Jeff) Simmons, Muskegon, Mich.; Brenda (Kerry) Grimm, Wawaka; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother: Willie Rensberger, Warsaw; sisters: Emma Ernest Rensberger and Katherine Alexander, both of Goshen.

He was preceded in death by sisters: Arlene, Myrtle, Marge; and brothers: Chuck and Dick; and an infant brother.

Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the Nappanee Missionary Church Chapel. Funeral services will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, with Pastor Norm Reimer officiating. Cremation will follow.

Memorial contributions may be given to United Cancer Services of Elkhart County or Nappanee Tree Board for development of Recovery Park.

Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.

Dorothy McDonald, 87, formerly of Milford, died at 7:20 am, Friday, Dec. 5, at Traymore Nursing Home in Dallas, Texas.

She was born Feb. 19, 1927 in Whitley County to Elmer and Ethel (Stoner) Roberts. Her first marriage was to Marlo McDonald. He preceded in death. Her second marriage was to Allen E. McDonald. He also preceded her in death.

Mrs. McDonald lived most of her life in Milford. She moved to Dallas five years ago to be close to her son.She was a homemaker and helped her first husband on the farm. Dorothy was a member of Bethany Church of the Brethren and was very involved in church activities. She had also been a member of the Kosciusko County Choir.

Mrs. McDonald is survived by her sons, Rick (Jeff Jefferson) McDonald, Dallas, TX,
Mark McDonald, Atlanta, GA ; grandson: Kevin McDonald, Atlanta, GA; and a brother Lawrence (Betty) Roberts, Columbia City.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Roberts.

Visitation will be held from 4-8 pm, Tuesday, Dec. 9, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 am, Wednesday, Dec. 10th, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder. Rev. Timothy Sollenberger-Morphew, a pastor at Bethany Church of the Brethren, will officiate. Burial will be in Union Center Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Alzheimer’s Association.