Michael Eugene Whitmer, 56, Plainfield, formerly of Nappanee, died at 8:36 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017 after a seven year illness, at Hospice House in Elkhart where he had been admitted Saturday. 

He was born Dec. 30, 1960 in Elkhart to Robert and Betty (Miller) Whitmer.

Michael was a 1979 graduate of NorthWood High School. He had worked as a HVAC specialist.

He was a Chicago Cubs and Bears  and IU fan.

Michael Whitmer is survived by daughters: Jeanna (Shawn) Jenson, Moorhead, Minn.; Hannah (Corey) Emery, Plainfield; Savannah Whitmer, Wakarusa; grandchildren: Savhanna, Alexander, Hunter, Olivia, Keaton, Chandler, Jade, Graham, Elise; mother, Betty Whitmer, Nappanee; and sisters, Diane Chapman, Annette Smeltzer, both of Wakarusa, and Tammy Whitmer, Nappanee.

Family and friends may call from 4-7 Thursday, Feb. 9, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.   Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 10 at the funeral home.

Cremation will follow.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Michael Whitmer Memorial Fund.

George F. Sheets, 82, of Nappanee, died at 3:40 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017 at Good Shepherd Hospice, Sebring, Fla., after an illness of three weeks. 

He was born Nov. 4, 1934 in Nappanee to Charles L. and Eileen (Harman) Sheets. George was a 1952 graduate of Nappanee High School. On Dec. 28, 1952 he married Patricia Richmond in Nappanee. She preceded him in death May 9, 2001. George was a farmer and a truck driver. He enjoyed his family, gardening and NorthWood sports. He was a former greeter, Sunday School teacher, and a youth leader at First Brethren Church.

George is survived by a daughter, Tammy (Tom) Speicher, Milford; sons, Tim (Beth) Sheets, Flora; Todd (Sharon) Sheets, Carmel; Trent (Lynn) Sheets, Nappanee; grandchildren, Trischa (Charlie) Zercher, Traci (Brett) Hummer, Travis Speicher, Jennifer (Taylor) Fife, Michael (Valerie) Sheets, Sylvia (Andrew) White, Katie (Erin) Latta, Courtney (Nate) Davidhizar, Kelsey Sheets; 16 great-grandchildren; sisters, Norma (John) Personett, Nappanee, Rosie (Jerry) Davenport, Colorado Springs, Colo.; and brother, Wendell (Anita) Sheets, Bourbon, and Bonnie Craig, a loving companion for 16 years.

Upon George’s request he has been cremated and Inurnment will be at South Union Cemetery. A gathering for family and friends will be held from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.

Memorial contributions may be given to Ronald McDonald House, South Bend or Center for Hospice Care.

Judith L. Thomas, 67, Nappanee, died at 10:46 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017 at her residence. 

She was born to Freeman and Opal (Christianson) Jacobson in Albert Lea, Minn.

Mrs. Thomas was a high school graduate. She got a Degree in Education at University of Minnesota @ Morris, Minnesota. She then went to study Interior Design in Dallas, Texas.

On June 27, 1992, she married Jeff Thomas in Nappanee.  Mrs. Thomas attended the Nappanee Missionary Church.  She was especially fond of and enjoyed the Upper Room Small Church.

Mrs. Thomas is survived by her husband, Jeff; and brother John Jacobson, Albert Lea, Minn.  

Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24 at Nappanee Missionary Chapel. Pastor Dave Engbrecht and Pastor Don Rohrer will officiate.

Memorial contributions may be given to Hope Missions in South Bend.

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

Kitty R. Fink, 82, Nappanee, died Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at her residence, unexpectedly of natural causes. 

She was born June 11, 1934 in Goshen to Clare and Iris (Hershberger) Dills. She lived her lifetime in this area. On July 19, 1952 she married Milton Fink.  He preceded her in death Nov. 1, 1988.  She had worked at Nappanee Wood Products and Dal-Mar Catering for many years.  Kitty loved her family, especially her grandkids and great-grandkids.

Kitty is survived by her daughters: Karen (Ronald) Bellman, Bourbon; Pam Fink, Nappanee; Teresa (Jim) VanAuken, Ligonier; a son, Jerry (Deb) Fink, Tippecanoe;  grandchildren: Jason Bellman, Bourbon; Travis (Nichole) Bellman, Nappanee; Stephen (Ashley) Fink, Bourbon; Phillip (fiancé Amber) Fink, Warsaw; Katrina Fink, Bourbon; Brandon (August) Fink, Nappanee; 14 great-grandchildren; and siblings: Betty (Don) Dirck, Goshen; Bonnie (Bob) Null, Goshen; Mike Dills, Goshen; Ann (Bob) Falconi, Maryland; Joy Moles, Goshen; Bill (Francis) Dills, Goshen; Mary Miller, Elkhart. 

She was preceded in death by a son, Steven Fink; sisters, Carol Moles, Janet Dills; brothers, John Dills, and Richard Dills.

Family and friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Monday, Feb. 27 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.  Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 28th also at the funeral home.  Rev. Jeremy Grueser will officiate and burial will be in Union Center Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to American Heart Association.

Jennifer Lorane Yoder, 52, Nappanee, passed away at 3:38 a.m. Feb. 25, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, due to a blood clot in her brain.

She attended Woodlawn Mennonite Church, Goshen. Aside from her love for her family and friends, Mama’s greatest love was her home country of Belize. She was born and raised in the tiny village of Isabella Bank and moved in 1997  to what Belizeans called ‘states’ (Indiana). She thoroughly enjoyed finding bargains at garage sales, curing illnesses with cayenne pepper, making soap, and writing down many of her favorite Bible verses. But most of all she enjoyed and celebrated people. Many daily calls were made to family and friends, to check in and make sure everyone was okay. Her house was always open and she provided many meals of delicious rice and beans and recardo chicken and a warm bed to the hundreds that came through her door. Many lovingly referred to her as ‘Mama’ and ‘Miz Jenny.’ She never refused to lend a helping hand and was always worried that there wouldn’t be enough. Mama’s grandchildren benefited from her hugs and home remedies and she always said ‘nu worry man, bring de,’ even if she already had two or more grandchildren running around. She understood that people and being relational were more important than her personal time and convenience.

Jennifer was preceded in death by her father Horace Hulse; her daughter April Yoder; and her granddaughters: Amani Cross and Amara Yoder.

Jennifer will be greatly missed by her husband, Steven Yoder; her 11 children: Teresa (Arseniy) Grechenkov; Gordon (Lauren) Yoder; Eden (Randall) Mast; Hannah (Matt) Yoder; Stevie (Heather) Yoder; Micah Yoder; Brittney (Mahlon) Hershberger; Theodore Yoder; Brianna Yoder; and Esther Yoder. Also surviving are grandsons: Aiden Yoder, Zane Yoder, Beckman Mast, Augustine Yoder, Sailor Yoder; and granddaughters: Adoré Yoder, Sapphire Yoder, and Adaline Grechenkov. Jennifer is also survived by her mother, Inez Hulse; and her five siblings: Zonya (Salas) Hulse, Steve (Bertha) Hulse, David (Marcia) Hulse, Zelah (Laban) Kropf, and Peter Hulse.

Family and friends may call on Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday from 5 to 8 pm at Fairhaven Mennonite Church. The funeral service will be held Thursday at 10 am at Fairhaven Mennonite Church, 13513 State Rt 4, Goshen, IN 46528. Burial will be held at Woodlawn Mennonite Church Cemetery.

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

Edwin J. Yoder, 88, Nappanee, died at 6:48 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, at the home of his daughter, Edward and Nancy Miller of Nappanee, due to natural causes.  

He was born July 17, 1928 to Jonas and Nancy (Slabaugh) Yoder. Mr. Yoder was a member of the Old Order Amish Church and a retired farmer.

On Jan. 19, 1950, he married Edna Kuhns, who preceded him in death Sept. 5, 2008. His second marriage was to Barbara (Mast) Miller on Oct. 27, 2010.  She survives, along with his children: Katherine (Atlee) Yoder, Middlebury; Galen (Theresa ) Yoder, Montgomery; Laura (John) Eicher, Wakarusa; Fannie (Chris) Yoder, Nappanee; Nancy (Edward) Miller, Nappanee; Stanley (Anita) Yoder, Etna Green; daughters-in-law: Linda Yoder, Shipshewana; Irene Yoder, Phoenix, Ariz.; step-daughter: Roeleta (Glen) Borkholder, Nappanee; 41 grandchildren, 85 great grandchildren; 7 step grandchildren; ten step great grandchildren; brother, Elmer (Carolyn) Yoder, Goshen; sisters: Mary (Levi) Chupp, Etna Green; Martha (Walter) Miller, Nappanee; Elizabeth (Lamar) Hochstetler, Nappanee; and sister-in-law, Barbara Yoder, Nappanee. 

Preceding him in death were his first wife, Edna; sons, LaVerne Yoder, Omer Yoder; daughter-in-law, Marla Yoder; three stillborn grandchildren; a stillborn great grandchild; and brothers, Ivan and Melvin Yoder.

Family and friends may call after 1 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 26 and all day Monday at Stanley Yoder’s residence (8370 N St. Rd. 19). Funeral services will begin at 9:30 am, Tuesday, Feb. 28 at the Arden Schwartz residence (8145 N. St. Rd. 19).  Home Ministry of the Old Order Amish Church will officiate and burial will be in Graber Cemetery. 

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

Charles LeRoy Wimmer, 83, New Paris, died at 3:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care in Milford, where he had been a resident for 18 months. 

He was born to Gilbert P. and Beverly Susanna (Ancil) Wimmer April 5, 1933 in Converse on his grandfather’s farm.

On Feb. 27, 1954, he married Violet Jane Reader in Rhinelander, Wisc.  She preceded him in death in 2009.

Charles attended school in Morristown. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. While living in Gleason, Wisc. and Bremen, Charles farmed. After moving to New Paris, he was a woodworker.  Charles enjoyed gardening, collecting Greentown glass and had a passion for woodworking.

Charles is survived by his children: Ada (Lyle) Miller, Nappanee; Tom (Sandy) Wimmer, Plymouth; Mark (Najaw) Wimmer, Syracuse; Teresa Wimmer, Benton; Greta (Tim) Burtsfield, Millersburg; Debbie (Dan) Ostrander, Goshen; Danny Wimmer, Rhinelander, Wisc.; 17 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Violet; parents, Gilbert and Beverly Wimmer; step parents, Herb and Ethel Pfeiffer; and his sister, Connie Valarde.

Family and friends may call from 4-8 p.m., Monday, Feb. 27 at Bethel Mennonite Church and for one hour prior to funeral service which will begin at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 28 at the church. Minister Lyle R. Miller, will officiate.  Burial will be in Bethel Mennonite Church Cemetery.

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

Memorial contributions may be given to Kosciusko County Hospice.

The family would like to thank the Lakeland Staff and nurses and the Kosciusko County Hospice Staff for taking such good care of their Dad.

Michial Patric Thompson, II, 39, Nappanee, died at 1:47 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017 at Parkview Hospital, from an auto accident in Noble County. 

He was born May 13, 1977 in South Bend to Mike and Roberta Gail (Benson) Thompson. Michial grew up in the Mishawaka area, he later moved to Nappanee. He graduated from Penn High School.  He married Heidi Bonham. He loved his family.  This past Christmas he made crosses for the family. He was a Fight Club Graduate through the Grace Community Church, where he attended. He enjoyed art, knives, drawing, and sculpturing. Michial was an outdoorsman.  He enjoyed hiking, camping, and going to the beach.

He is survived by his wife, Heidi Thompson, Nappanee; children: Cole, Ethan, and Karli Vance, all at home; Breanna Clutter, Colorado; parents: Michial and Roberta Thompson, Wakarusa; Virgil and Jennifer Bonham, Goshen; brothers: John Thompson, Goshen; Chad (Jamie) Thompson, Nappanee; sister, Sarah (Keith) Jackson, Wakarusa; five nieces; eight nephews; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Family and friends may call from 2-8 p.m., Thursday, March 2 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, and one hour prior to the 1:30 p.m. funeral services, Friday, March 3^rd, at Grace Community Church, (20076 C.R. 36, Goshen).  Pastor Jim Brown will officiate.  Cremation will follow.

Michial fought general addictions most of his life. He lost his battle, but would encourage friends to seek help before it’s too late.

Memorial contributions may be given to Michial Thompson Memorial Fund for funeral expenses.

Arnold Paul Milliron, age 67, of Pierceton, passed away Monday, Feb. 27, 2017 at Goshen Hospital from complications of heart disease.

He was born on April 28, 1949, in Youngstown, Ohio to Emden and Helen (Siverling) Milliron. After graduating from Boardman High School in 1967, he served in the U.S. Marine Corp and attended Youngstown State University. He worked for General Fireproofing, General Electric and General Motors in Lordstown, Ohio, before transferring to Fort Wayne GM Assembly, from which he retired from in 2006. Arnold attended Nappanee Missionary Church, where he had a passion for working with other adults that experienced divorce, and also the children that are impacted by divorce.

He married his wife, Marsha Hopkins, on July 5, 2003 at Warsaw Missionary Church. She survives, as well as son Jared Milliron of Dryfork, W. Va.; step-son Scott (Krystal) Hopkins of Goshen; step-daughter Amanda (Todd) Method of Elkhart; grandchildren: Alejandra Campos, Carlos Campos, Kalli Hopkins, Kyle Hopkins, Quentin Hopkins, Gideon Method, Naya Hopkins, and Chandlyr Milliron; siblings Larry Milliron of Berlin Station, Ohio; Elma Morina of Boardman, Ohio; Dennis Milliron of Gilbert, Texas; Rebecca (Jerry) Campbell of Harmony, Fla.; Jane (Gilbert) Winne of Spring, Texas; Joan (Mark) Van Dyck of Richmond, Texas; Sara (Jerry Rossler) of Berlin Station, Ohio; and sister-in-law Rachel Milliron of Alliance, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother Keith Milliron.

Friends and family may call from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, March 5 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, and for an hour prior to the 11 a.m. funeral service, which will take place on Monday, March 6, at the Nappanee Missionary Church Chapel. Pastors Christopher Knight and Jason Rohde will officiate. Cremation will follow the service.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Nappanee Missionary Church, c/o Divorce Care for Children.

JoAnn Miller, 76, Nappanee, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017, at Fort Wayne Lutheran Hospital from complications from heart surgery. 

She was born Feb. 3, 1941 in Fort Wayne to Samuel and Ida (Hochstetler) Getz. JoAnn was a lifetime area resident.  She graduated from Nappanee High School. On March 17, 1967 she married Tobias “Toby” Miller at the Baptist Church. JoAnn worked for Salem Insurance in Nappanee for over 20 years. She loved camping, garage saleing, and had a booth at Dutch Village. She drove over 1200 miles to Texas in a 31 foot motor home.

She is survived by her husband, Toby; sons, Duane (Tammy) Miller, Jacksonville, Fla.; Tim (Lori) Miller, San Antonio, Texas; grandchildren: Justin Miller, Ashley Miller; step grandchildren, Josh and Lexi Rodriguez; and a brother, Edward Getz, Michigan. 

Family and friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Sunday, March 5 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 6 at 1 p.m. also at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be given to Berean Bible Church, South Bend.

Dianna K. Braden, 55, Nappanee, died unexpectedly Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at her residence.

She was born October 26, 1961 in Rensselaer, IN to Paul and Norma (Young) Braden.

Surviving are her sons, Scott (Brittany) Braden, Goshen, Joshua Braden, Elkhart, and Tony Braden at home; 7 grandchildren; siblings, Sandy Blue, Deb Bookmiller, and Vickie Soupley.

Dianna enjoyed crocheting, crossword puzzles, riding horses and playing cards.

Family and friends may call from 3-6 Monday, March 20, 2017 followed by funeral services at 6:00 pm at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.

Memorial contributions may be given to Dianna Braden Memorial Fund for funeral expense

Verna Miller, 93, Bourbon, died at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, March 19, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her family, after a short illness.  Verna was born June 4, 1923 to Reuben and Fannie (Farmwald) Yoder in Nappanee.  She was a lifetime area resident.  On July 19, 1942 she married Irvin D. Miller in Nappanee.  He preceded her in death June 16, 1990.  She was a faithful pastor’s wife, homemaker, and a farmer’s wife.  Mrs. Miller was a member of Clay Street Mennonite Church in Bourbon.

Surviving are her children, Janice Ruth Miller, Norman Jay Miller, John Derwin (Esther) Miller, Galen Lyle (Becky) Miller, Lynn Howard Miller, all of Bourbon, Nancy Lee (Andy) Hostetler, Etna Green, Michael Peter Miller, Warsaw; 18 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents;  husband; siblings, Laura Mast, Ada Chupp, Elizabeth Stoltzfus, Alma Slabaugh, Melvin Yoder, Katie Hershberger, Mary Blucker, and Inez Stutzman.

Family and friends may call from 5-8 p.m., Monday, March 20 and Tuesday, March 21, at Sandy Ridge Mennonite Church (3085 7^th Rd, Bremen).  Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 22^nd also at Sandy Ridge Mennonite Church. Burial will follow at Berea Christian Fellowship Church Cemetery.  Minister’s Wade Burkholder and Aaron Yoder, Clay Street Mennonite Church, Bourbon will officiate. 

Memorial contributions may be given to Christian Aid Ministries.

Arrangements with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee

Mary Louise Laser, 91, Nappanee, died at 1:30 a.m., Monday, March 20, 2017 at Valley View Nursing Home in Elkhart. 

Mary Louise was born Jan. 31, 1926 to Claude S. and Hazel V. (Flickinger) Laser in Nappanee.  She was a lifetime area resident. Mary Louise graduated from Nappanee High School. She was Valedictorian of her senior class. She worked at Vitreous Steel Products in Nappanee for 41 years. Mary Louise was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Goshen, and a former member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Nappanee.  Church was her world.  Mary Louise enjoyed visiting with friends.  She was a White Sox fan and loved pigs.   

She is survived by many of cousins and many friends.

Family and friends may call from noon-2 p.m., Thursday, March 23, followed by a 2 p.m. funeral service at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. Burial will follow in Bremen Cemetery.  Pastor John Hickey will officiate.

Memorial contributions may be given to Faith Lutheran Church, Goshen.

Brett Hanes, 33, Nappanee, died at 2:52 a.m., Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at Goshen Hospital.

Brett was born May 5, 1983 to Randy and Debrah (Duncan) Hanes in Elkhart. He attended NorthWood High School.  He enjoyed playing guitar and loved his son.

Brett is survived by his son, Bryson Hanes, Nappanee; parents, Randy and Debrah Hanes, Nappanee; brothers, Aaron Hanes, Nathan (Anita) Hanes, both of Nappanee; sister Courtney (fiancé Michael Piercy) Hanes, Etna Green; and grandma, Rowena  Duncan, Nappanee.

Family and friends may call from 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Saturday, March 25, followed by a 1 p.m. funeral service at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.  Burial will follow at Union Center Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Brett Hanes Memorial Fund to help with funeral expenses.

Harold E. Mast, age 91, formerly of Nappanee, died at 7:40 am, Friday, March 24, 2017 at Pilgrim Manor in Plymouth.

He was born January 11, 1926 in Nappanee to Glen and Gladys (Huffman) Mast. On July 1, 1945, he married Doris Young. She preceded him in death March 28, 2002. His second marriage was to Kathryn Rohrer. She preceded him in death.

Mr. Mast was a WW II Navy Veteran. He lived most of his life in Nappanee and was a mechanic, working on tractors, cars and trucks. Mr. Mast was a lifetime member of apostolic Temple in South Bend. He enjoyed traveling and played the Hawaiian steel guitar. He also enjoyed steam engines and antique cars.

Mr. Mast is survived by his daughters, Janet Snyder, Nancy (Bob) Mellinger, both of Bremen; four grandchildren, Natalie (Jeff) Bonifacious, Rob (Stephanie) Mellinger, Kellie (Jon) Cacaippo, Stephanie Conner; nine great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren; and a brother, David (Karen) Mast, Montana.

He was preceded in death by a brother Billy.

Family and friends may call for one hour prior to the 2:00 pm, funeral service, Monday, March 27, 2017 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. Pastor Chris Rowe will officiate and burial will be in South Union Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the donor’s choice.

Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Eli Kuhns, 54, Nappanee, died unexpectedly at 10:50 p.m., Saturday, March 25, 2017, at Bremen Community Hospital Emergency Room.  

He was born Nov. 28, 1961 in Nappanee to Ivan and Susie (Weaver) Kuhns.

Eli was a dairy farmer and maple syrup producer. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Eli is survived by his father, Ivan Kuhns, Nappanee; brothers: Vernon Kuhns, Goshen; Jerry (Sharon) Kuhns, Bremen; sisters: Mary Etta Kuhns, Nappanee; Ruby (Glenn) Yoder, Etna Green; Lizzie (Aaron) Borkholder, Bourbon; nine nephews; and nine nieces. 

He was preceded in death by his mother and sister, Edna Mae Kuhns.

Family and friends may call after 2 p.m., Monday, March 27 and all day Tuesday, March 28 at the Richard Borkholder residence (699 Marshall County Line Rd). Funeral services will begin at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 29 also at Richard Borkholder’s. 

Home Ministry of the Old Order Amish Church will officiate and burial will be in Borkholder Cemetery.

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

Vickie D. Estep, 43, Warsaw, formerly of Nappanee, died at 5:51 p.m., Friday, March 24, 2017 at her residence. 

She was born July 26, 1973 in Elkhart to Keevin C. and Gladie (Stapleton) Estep.

Vickie was a lifetime Nappanee area resident. She graduated from  NorthWood High School and had worked at Choretime in Milford. Vickie enjoyed Football and Basketball and followed Notre Dame, IU and the Colts.

Surviving are her mother and stepfather, Gladie Arretta  (Joey) Miller, Syracuse; daughter, Skylar Arretta Lippiatt, serving in the United States Navy, based in Norfolk, Va.; sister, Jami Landry, Warsaw; and brother, Chris H. (Belinda) Losee, Elkhart.

Family and friends may call from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. There will be sharing by family and friends at 7:00 pm.  Cremation will follow and inurnment will be in Milford Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be given to The Bowen Center.

Jeanne Lehman, 62, Bremen, died at 7:08 p.m., Saturday, March 25, 2017 at St. Joseph Hospital in Mishawaka, where she had been a patient for two weeks. 

She was born Dec. 10, 1954 in St. Louis, Mo. to Donald and June (Wiendels) Jacobs.

Jeanne lived her lifetime in this area.  She was a 1973 graduate of Penn High School. On March 19, 1977, she married Kim Lehman in South Bend.  He survives, along with a daughter, Mandy Lehman, Bremen.  She was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers, Donny Jacobs Jr. and John Jacobs.

Jeanne was a homemaker and had worked at Lehman Pharmacy in South Bend. She was involved in St. Joseph County 4-H as a leader and a coordinator for Madison Township. As a child she showed horses in 4-H.  Jeanne loved her dogs and enjoyed baking, cooking and photography.

Family and friends may call from 4-8 p.m., Thursday, March 30 and for one hour prior to the Funeral Service which will be at 11 a.m., Friday, March 31, all at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Wakarusa.   Burial will be in Olive West Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Bradley Eugene Haviland, 56, Wakarusa, died at 11 p.m., Friday, March 31, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his family. 

He was born Dec. 28, 1960 to Larry and Sandy (Hess) Haviland. 

Bradley Haviland was a graduate of Fairfield High School. On Aug. 28, 1982, he married Sharon Hershberger at the First Church of God in Nappanee. He was the Plant Manager at AMC (Aluminum

Metal Company ) in Elkhart. Bradley was the best dad ever, he raised his family to be right.  He was always present at his children’s events and always put others first.  He was an avid Notre Dame fan, enjoyed movies and video games, and  did all kinds of remodeling.

Bradley Haviland is survived by his wife, Sharon; daughter, Erica (Nathan) Gunn; son, Chad (Jessica) Haviland, both of Wakarusa; grandsons, Benton Haviland, Kase Gunn; parents, Larry and Sandy Haviland, Syracuse; and brothers, Larry Haviland, Elkhart, Tim (Kathy) Haviland, Texas, and Greg (Valerie) Haviland, Nappanee.  He was preceded in death by a grandson, Reid Gunn.

Family and friends may call from 3-6 p.m., Tuesday, April 4, at Thompson – Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.  A Celebration of Life Service will begin at 6 p.m.  Pastor Jason Rhode, Nappanee Missionary Church will officiate.

Memorial contributions may be given to United Cancer Services of Elkhart County.

James “Jim” Hall, 71, Bremen, died at 11:15 a.m., Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Signature Healthcare, Bremen, after a long illness.

He was born Jan. 23, 1946 to John and Catherine Hall. He was an escort driver for Fairmont Homes.

James is survived by a nephew, Tony Hershberger, Syracuse.  James will be cremated and inurnment will be at Union Center Cemetery at a later date.

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