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Esther J. Hochstetler

September 14, 2020, 1:52 am
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Esther J. Hochstetler, 83, of Bremen, died at 5:25 pm, Saturday, September 12, 2020, at her residence.  She was born September 12, 1937, in Middlebury to Jerry and Emma (Eash) Hostetler. On Sept. 4, 1958, she married John Henry Hochstetler in Middlebury. He preceded her in death De. 29, 2011.

She lived her lifetime in this area. She was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Surviving are her daughters, Linda (Ervin) Bontrager, Shipshewana, Sarah (Mahlon Lee) Bontrager, Nappanee, Etta (Morris) Miller, Milford, Nora (Arlin) Hershberger, Barbara (Merle) Hershberger, Laura (Lyle) Yoder, all of Nappanee, Sharon (Jerry) Kuhns, Bremen, Esther (Dale) Borkholder, New Paris, Ruth (Norman) Borkholder, Bremen; sons, Howard (Sharon) Hochstetler, Johnnie (Brenda) Hochstetler, both of Bremen; 65 grandchildren; 121 great-grandchildren; brother, Jacob (Sylvia) Hostetler, Bremen; sisters, Rachel Hochstetler, Nappanee, Anna Ard, Houston, Texas, Susie (Wilbur) Hochstetler, Charlotte, Mich., Lucy Fry, Martha (Don) Haab, both of Syracuse, Emma (Ervin) Troyer, LaGrange, Amelia Fry, Shipshewana; and sister-in-law, Deb Hostetler, Nappanee.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; son, David Lee Hochstetler; grandson, Matthew Lee Yoder; Great Grandson, Elija Jace Helmuth; brothers, Levi, Henry, Amos, Jerry Jr. Hostetler; sisters, Fannie Hostetler, Lizzie Ann Borkholder; brothers-in-law, Edward Hochstetler, Olen Fry, Levi Fry, Joseph Borkholder; and sisters-in-law, Edna (Levi) Hostetler, Edna (Henry) Hostetler, and Ruth Hostetler.

Family and friends may call after 2 pm, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, and all day Monday, Sept. 14 at the Jerry Kuhns residence, 2641 Beech Rd.  Funeral Services will be at 9:30 am, Tuesday, Sept. 15 at the Kuhns residence. The Home Ministry of the Old Order Amish Church will officiate and burial will be in Weldy Cemetery.

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

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Kathleen “Kathy” Price

September 14, 2020, 1:59 am
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Kathleen “Kathy” Price, 76, of Nappanee, passed away at her residence, Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, at 10:25 a.m., surrounded by her family. She was born January 24, 1944, in Goshen to Charles E. and D. Louise (Mason) Homan.

Kathleen “Kathy” Price

Kathy was a lifetime resident of Nappanee. She was a 1962 graduate of Nappanee High School. On June 20, 1962, she married Steve Price at Union Center Church of the Brethren. She had worked in the cafeterias at Wa-Nee Community Schools for 20 years. Kathy was a member of Union Center Church of the Brethren, where she enjoyed preparing Easter Sunday Breakfast with Kathy Baker for many years. She was a Campfire Leader and board member for many years. Kathy enjoyed attending her children’s and grandchildren’s activities, NorthWood athletics and Band performances. She also enjoyed camping and fishing, hunting for antiques, and her dogs, Herman, Heather, Christina, Lacey, Maxie, and Haley.

Surviving are her husband, Steve; children, Amy (Bruce) Coleman, Brad (Lisa) Price, both of Nappanee; grandchildren, Zac (Fiancee, Jillian Cremeans) Coleman, Cleveland, Ohio, Krystin (Steven) Peltz, Mishawaka, Dylon Price, Kaley Price both of Nappanee; great-grandchildren, Titus and Oryn Mills.  She was preceded in death by her brother, Larry Homan.

Private family graveside services following cremation will be held. Inurnment will be in Union Center Cemetery. Rev. Frank Ramirez will officiate.

Memorial contributions may be given to Union Center Church of the Brethren or Alzheimer’s Association.

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

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Noel Gene George

November 8, 2020, 5:16 am
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Noel Gene George, 81, of Nappanee, died surrounded by his family at 12:41 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at his home after a short illness. He was born Dec. 17, 1938, in Nappanee to Truman Donald and Wilma (Yoder) George.

Noel Gene George

Noel was a lifetime area resident and graduated from Nappanee High School. He married Shelba Jean Foltz, who preceded him in death on Sept. 4, 1994. He then spent 23 amazing years with Judy Corl, and she preceded him in death on March 5, 2018.

Mr. George was a farmer. He also had worked as a logger until an accident on June 17, 1967.  Noel had a love for horses. He grew up with them and spent as much time as he could with all of the horses and ponies in his pasture.  He loved to sit, drink coffee and reminisce with old friends.  Noel was a member of Living Gospel Church where he attended after he was baptized and started following the Lord.

Surviving are his children, Vicky (Gary) McMaster, Goshen, Brenda Whitehead, Nappanee, Tye George, Pasco, Wash., Kelly (Dean) Rentfrow, Bristol, Kirk (Lindsey) Corl, Scott Corl, both of Elkhart; grandchildren, Kyle Whitehead, Lindsay Yoder, Tommy George, Leslie Lentz, Alyssa Rubio, Nic Davis, Kaitlyn Corl, Emerson Corl, Connor Corl, Daniele Alexander; and brother, Vance George, San Francisco.  He was preceded in death by a sister, Julia Burkhardt.

Due to circumstances surrounding COVID-19, private graveside services will be held.  A Celebration of Life Service will be planned at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be given to Living Gospel Church.

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

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Fannie Matilda Miller

November 8, 2020, 5:24 am
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Fannie Matilda Miller, 90, formerly of Nappanee, passed away peacefully Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, at 8:10 a.m. at her daughter Sarah’s home in Goshen, where she was able to live the last 2 weeks surrounded by family.

Fannie Matilda Miller

She was born Aug. 27, 1930, in Mt. Eaton, Ohio, to Noah and Fannie (Hershberger) Yoder.  On Nov. 11, 1947, she married John H. Miller. Her funeral will be on what would have been their 73rd anniversary.

He preceded her in death Sept. 21, 2012. She had lived in the Nappanee area since 1968.  She was a member of NorthWood Chapel, Nappanee. She enjoyed visiting her nieces and nephews and spending time with her grandchildren.  She had a great and abiding love for her Lord.

Surviving are her daughters, Ruth (Mike) Meine, Kerrville, Texas, Sarah Friend, Goshen, Lucinda (Donnie) Gaut, Nappanee; sons, Abraham (Donna) Miller, White Pigeon, Mich., Elam (Diana) Miller, Sherman, Texas, Devon Miller, Fort Wayne, Keith (Roxanne) Miller, Bremen; grandchildren, Susan Larson, Patrick Meine, Kelly Meine, Scott Bethel, Julie Welker, Stacey McDonald, Nikole Barrett, Jennifer Friend, Dallas Miller, Travis Miller, Jessica Miller, Josh Gaut, Rachel McKinnis, Mandy Hilderbrant, Amy Henry, Sara Wilson, Christina Miller, Elam Miller, Amelia Miller, Diane Miller, Jason J. Miller, John Ben Miller, Jacob J. Miller, Gabe Miller, Levi Miller, Lance Miller, Ashley Bohnke, Allen Miller, Ian Miller, Jacob N. Miller, Paul Miller; 34 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; granddaughter, Valeri Amos; grandson, Jason M. Miller; sisters, Mary Ann Miller, Catherine Zook, Sarah Miller, Elizabeth Miller; brothers, Daniel Yoder, John Henry Yoder, Eli Yoder, and Abraham Yoder.

Family and friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, and one hour prior to the 10 a.m. funeral service on Wednesday, November 11th at NorthWood Chapel (28220 Co Rd 52, Nappanee, IN).  Burial will follow in South Union Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to NorthWood Chapel.

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Forrest L. Ludwick

November 8, 2020, 5:33 am
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Forrest L. Ludwick, 89, of Wakarusa, was born November 14, 1930, in Elkhart, Indiana to Jacob and Catherine (Misner) Ludwick. After a brief hospitalization, Forrest passed on Nov. 5, 2020.

Forrest L. Ludwick

He married Mary (Golden) Ludwick on Feb. 24, 1950, who preceded him in death in August 2013. They had three children, Bradley Ludwick of Agoura Hills, Calif., Craig Ludwick of San Diego, Calif, and Tina (Phil) Marsh of Elkhart. Forrest has four grandchildren, David (Lindsey) Ludwick of Golden, Colo., Jillian Marsh of Woodland Hills, Calif., Allison Marsh of Elkhart, and Stephanie (Avery) Lehman of Churubusco (with a great-grandchild expected in the spring). One brother, Gene, is deceased, with two surviving brothers, Robert (Joyce) Ludwick of Elkhart, and Wayne (Debra) Herrli of Colorado. He is also survived by a brother-in-law, Rev. Floran (Naomi) Mast, and a sister-in-law, Elsie (Eldon) Mast, both of Elkhart.

Forrest was a tool and die maker beginning his career at NIBCO in Elkhart. He retired from the industry in 1995. He always enjoyed keeping his yard and house in good order and enjoyed golf with friends. He loved family get-togethers, wonderful meals, and many hours spent swimming with family and friends. He was a member of the Wakarusa Missionary Church for over sixty years and played his xylophone on many occasions at church, sang in the choir, and served on the church board and as Sunday School superintendent over the years.

Forrest married Marjorie (Weiss) Ludwick on July 28, 2018. He loved getting to know her family with both of them enjoying time with friends, playing cards, and wintering in Florida.  During the past several years, he worshipped at Nappanee Missionary Church with Marjorie where he enjoyed making many new friends and acquaintances. Marjorie survives and resides in Wakarusa.

Family and friends may call from 9-11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, followed by an 11 a.m. funeral service at Nappanee Missionary Church. Burial will follow in South Union Cemetery. Please follow the COVID-19 guidelines, must wear a mask at all times, and practice social distancing.

Memorials can be made to Nappanee Missionary Church or to Wakarusa Missionary Church.

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

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Clarise C. Cloud

December 12, 2020, 9:34 am
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Clarise C. Cloud, 95, of Wakarusa, passed away at 10:07 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, at her residence after a short illness. She was born June 17, 1925, in Minnesota to Arthur and Myrtle (Schrader) Thews.

Clarise C. Cloud

Clarise was a 1943 graduate of Wakarusa High School. On March 23, 1947, she married Leonard C. Cloud in Wakarusa. He preceded her in death Dec. 9, 1995. She was a lifetime area resident.  Clarise enjoyed gardening, flowers, birds and crafts.

Surviving are her children, Susan (Gerry) Olinghouse, Westfield, Michael (Barbara) Cloud, Goshen, Sandra Mohr, Wakarusa; grandchildren, Amanda (Allen) Hanavan, Angela Olinghouse, Kevin (Jodee) Cloud, Nicole Cloud, Melissa (Stacey) McNeal, Jennifer (Greg) Moeller; 8 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by a grandson, Jason Cloud; sister, Mardell Wiggins; and a brother, Earl “Bud” Thews.

Private family services will take place. Pastor Renee Kanagy will officiate. Burial will be in Olive West Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Center for Hospice Care, Elkhart.

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

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Gloria Dawn Suter

March 2, 2021, 8:04 am
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Gloria Dawn Suter, 87, formerly of Nappanee, died at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, at Hubbard Hill Estates, Elkhart.

Gloria Dawn Suter

She was born June 17, 1933, in St. Joe, to Walter and Eva (King) Keesler. She lived most of her life in the Nappanee area. She was a graduate of Nappanee High School. On Dec. 21, 1952, she married Louis Suter in Miami, Fla. He preceded her in death on Sept. 4, 2003.

Dawn was a bookkeeper and secretary and had worked in Nappanee at Coppes Kitchens, Mutschler Brothers, Nappanee Wood Products and Creative Dimensions. Most recently she had worked for Habitat for Humanity. Gloria enjoyed camping, spending time with her grandchildren and playing cards on Fridays with her friends. She was a member of Oak Grove Missionary Church, God’s Gals Bible Study, Thursday Club and American Legion Post 154 Auxiliary.

Surviving are her children, Shelly (Jack Jr.) Lengacher and Fred Suter, both of Nappanee; granddaughters, Brandie (Jon) Yoder, Wakarusa, Megan (Brent) Burnett, Indianapolis, and Kate (Carson) Ward, Atlanta, Ga.; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Michael Suter; great-grandson, Briggs Burnett; and sisters, Ruth Collins and Myra Southard.

Family and friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, March 6, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, with a funeral service following at noon. Pastor Jason Rohde will officiate and burial will be in Bremen Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Gloria Dawn Suter, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.

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Suzanne C. Kraus

April 17, 2021, 9:46 am
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Suzanne C. Kraus, 70, formerly of Nappanee, passed away at 3:50 a.m., Friday, April 16, 2021, at Greenleaf Health Campus, Elkhart.

Suzanne C. Kraus

She was born Sept. 11, 1950, in Tell City, to Sylvester and Pauline (Alvey) Berger.  She was a 1968 Bremen High School graduate. On Jan. 9, 1971, she married Dennis Kraus in Bremen.

She lived most of her life in the area. Suzanne had various jobs in Nappanee area and was a devoted housewife and homemaker. She had attended St. Isidore in Nappanee and St. Dominic’s in Bremen. She was passionate about teaching Catechism.  She enjoyed music, prayer, and spending time with family especially her grandsons.

Surviving are her husband, Dennis Kraus, Elkhart; daughters, Paula (Gary) Mullett, Nappanee, Kathy (Jared) Arnett, Elkhart; grandsons, Shawn Yoder, Nappanee, Micah and Logan Arnett, Elkhart; mother, Pauline Borton, Pierceton; brothers, Les (Edee) Howell, Des Plaines, Ill., Leo (Judy) Howell, Rockvale, Tenn., Jim (Kathy) Howell, Iola, Texas, Chris Berger, Pierceton, Mark (Cheryl) Berger, Plymouth.

Family and friends may call from 3-7 p.m., Monday, April 19, 2021, and one hour prior to the 10 a.m. funeral service, Tuesday, April 20, all at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.  Father Fernando Jimenez will officiate. Burial will follow in Bremen Cemetery

To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Suzanne C. Kraus, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.

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Ruby Miller

May 5, 2021, 7:33 am
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Ruby Miller, 95, Nappanee, died at 6:24 p.m. Monday, May 3, 2021, at her son’s residence.

Ruby Miller

She  was born in Nappanee on July 4, 1925, to Lawrence and Surelda (Pippenger) Harter.

Ruby was a lifelong resident of the Nappanee area and a 1943 graduate of Nappanee High School.  She married James Miller on Aug. 30, 1943, in Angola. He preceded her in death on July 9, 2001.

Ruby enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a member of the Nappanee United Methodist Church, where she enjoyed working in the thrift shop.

She is survived by two sons: Kirby (Linda) Miller, Nappanee, and Russell (Nancy) Miller, Nappanee; daughter, Helen (Dean) Nusbaum, Wakarusa; five  grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, sisters, Helen Harter and Jean Tyrrell, and brother, Russell Harter.

Cremation will take place and private family services will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder funeral home, Nappanee.

Memorial contributions may be given to Garden City Chapel, 316 Dogwood Dr. N, Garden City, S.C.

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Kristi Ringo Curtis

June 26, 2021, 9:58 am
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Kristi Ringo Curtis passed away on June 19, 2021, at her home in Bremen.

Kristi Ringo Curtis

She was born on Aug. 13, 1959, in Linton, to Bill and Paula (Skomp) Ringo.  She was a member of the Bremen United Methodist Church.

Kristi attended elementary school in Sullivan, middle school at ISU Lab School in Terre Haute and she graduated from Bremen High School in 1977.  She attended Indiana State University where she met the love of her life, John R. Curtis.  They were married Feb. 9, 1980.  John’s love for Kristi was clearly visible through his devotion to her during their 41 years of marriage. He was not only a devoted husband, he was her best friend and faithful caregiver.

Kristi worked at Target for 13 years, both in Plainfield and Lafayette. Later, she was a teaching assistant at the United Methodist Church Preschool in Bremen. She loved working with the small children until her disease prevented her from continuing her job.

Kristi loved living in Bremen. Her final request was to take a ride around Bremen. Just days before her death, arrangements were made for her to cruise the town in a convertible, driven by her sister, Kerry, and accompanied by her mother and her caregiver, Cyla.  She was especially appreciative of the firemen who came to put her in and out of the car. It was a day of joy and excitement for her.

Kristi fought a long and brave battle for many years and she spent the last five years bedridden. Throughout these difficult years, she never lost her caring and compassion for others.  Also, Kristi did not lose her sense of humor, her heartwarming smile and her alert mind.  She dearly loved her family and cherished visits and cards from family and friends.

Typical of Kristi’s giving character, three years ago she began planning to donate her brain to science.  Arrangements were made to transport her body to a medical facility where research of her rare disease, Chorea Acanthocytosis, will be conducted.  Recently, the research center at Mt. Sinai in New York, asked for permission to also use tissue from several organs. Most important to Kristi was the hope that her donation would help others who have, or could have, this debilitating disease.

Survivors, in addition to her husband and parents, include her two children, Justin Curtis, Indianapolis, and Katie (Eric) Williams, Fishers.  The greatest gift during Kristi’s last five years, was the birth of her precious granddaughter, Audrey Marie Williams.  Other survivors include her two loving sisters, Kim (Joe) Berretto, Hilton Head Island, S.C., and Kerry (Rex) Huff, Bremen.  She also leaves behind two nieces, two nephews and three special aunts.  In addition to family members, she is survived by special friends: Cyla, Alex, Judy, Linda, Liz, Pastor Lynn, Ann and the many wonderful people from Hospice.

Family and friends may call for one hour prior to the 1:30 p.m. Memorial Service, Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.

If so desired, donations in Kristi’s memory may be sent to Neuroacanthocytosis Advocacy, C/O Joy Williston, 2285 Harlock Road, Melbourne, FL  32934.

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

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Cheryl Ann Kessinger

August 22, 2021, 6:18 am
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Cheryl Ann Kessinger, 67, of Nappanee, went to the pearly gates of Heaven on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021. Cheryl was born on April 1, 1954, in Lincoln, Neb., to Vernon and Annie Kessinger.

Cheryl Ann Kessinger

She was a 1972 graduate of Milan High School in Milan, Tenn. Cheryl worked for years at Ristance Inc., Eaton Technology, and later retired from Dwyer Instruments. Cheryl enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and listening to music.

Cheryl leaves behind her beloved mother, Annie Kessinger; daughter, Tina Churchill; two stepdaughters, Crystal Bunch and Carol Moyer; eight grandchildren: Sara, Deaven, Gary, Isaiah, Braxton, Kinsley, Christopher, and Haley; one great-granddaughter, Harlynn Waggoner; one sister Ginny (Mike) Devine; and several nieces and nephews. Greeting her at the gates of Heaven are her beloved son, Stephen; father, Vernon; sister, Sandy Bradford; brother, Dennis Kessinger, and nephew, Mikie Devine.

Friends and family may call from 1-3 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. Funeral services will begin at 3 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, also at the funeral home. Burial will follow services in Bremen Cemetery, Bremen.

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Phyllis Eileen Rohrer

August 22, 2021, 6:33 am
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Phyllis Eileen Rohrer, 90, formerly of Nappanee, died at 3:24 a.m., on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa. She was born on Nov. 3, 1930, in Goshen, to Andrew Walter and Isabelle (Polmateer) Hunsperger. She married Richard Rohrer on April 20, 1951, at Goshen Nazarene Church in Goshen. He preceded her in death on Dec. 17, 2008.

Phyllis Eileen Rohrer

She was a graduate of Goshen High School. She worked at the House of Harter in Goshen as a designer for sporting goods. She also worked as a self-taught artist at Amish Acres and Pletcher’s Furniture Store. She also enjoyed painting and quilting.  Her talents are displayed in the stained glass in the Chapel at Nappanee Missionary Church.

She is survived by her sons, David Rohrer of Plymouth; Stephen (Patty) Rohrer of Lafayette; two grandchildren, Emily (Christian) Jomez and Sean (Mercedes) Rohrer; two great-grandchildren, Makenzie and William Rohrer; a sister, Catherine Myers of Nappanee. She is preceded in death by her husband; parents; a daughter, Cynthia Jo Rohrer; a daughter-in-law, Kathy Rohrer; three sisters, Theda Wassmaun, Miriam Boomershine, and Carolyn Hershberger.

Family and friends may call Monday, Aug. 23, from 2-4 p.m., and 6-8 p.m. in the Chapel at Nappanee Missionary Church, as well as from 10-11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 24 in the Worship Center at Nappanee Missionary Church, prior to the funeral services at 11 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Jason Rhode. Burial will take place following the funeral services at Union Center East Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Faith Mission of Elkhart in memory of Phyllis Rohrer.

Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Homes in Nappanee.

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Sue A. Schweisberger

October 12, 2021, 8:23 am
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BREMEN – Sue A. Schweisberger, 72, of Bremen, passed away at 8:20 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at her residence. She was born February 17, 1949, in South Bend to Robert and Evelyn (Morey)  Schweisberger.

Surviving is her brother, Robert (Bobby) Schweisberger, and a sister, Pat Schweisberger Kaser;  She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Deb Schweisberger Dalton.

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

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Lyndon Joe Schrock

January 9, 2022, 6:23 am
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Lyndon Joe Schrock, 19 of Nappanee, died at 12:20 p.m., Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, at his residence.

Lyndon was born on Jan. 25, 2002 to Lavonne and Barbara (Stutzman) Schrock in Elkhart. Surviving are his parents; sister, Valerie (Joseph) Hochstetler, Nappanee; brother, Luke (Jane) Schrock, Nappanee; 3 nephews, Kenlan Schrock, Austin Schrock, and Jamin Hochstetler; maternal grandparents, Ervin and Ida Mae Stutzman, Nappanee; paternal grandmother, Edna Schrock, Colon, Mich. He was preceded in death by a paternal grandfather, Adlai Schrock.

The funeral was held Saturday, Jan. 8.

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

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Penny Matlock

May 11, 2022, 9:06 am
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Penny Lynn (Barbee) Matlock, 63, Elkhart, died Saturday, May 7, 2022.

She was born March 6, 1959.

She married John Landi in 2021; he survives.

Also surviving are her children, Melissa (Todd) Rorie, Wakarusa, Shala Matlock, Mishawaka, and Jennifer (Brian) Keip; sisters, Judy Tidwell, Savannah, Tenn. and Candy (Kim) Butt, Florence, Ala; and five grandchildren.

Arrangements handled by Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home.

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Savannah Borkholder

May 16, 2022, 10:08 am
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Savannah Kate Borkholder, 9 months, Bremen, died at 9:27 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2022, at her residence.

She was born Aug. 19, 2021.

Surviving are her parents, Dale and Ella (Hochstetler) Borkholder, Bremen; sister, Sadie Borkholder, Bremen; grandparents, Wyman and Edna (Troyer) Hochstetler, Wakarusa and Keith and Pauline (Miller) Borkholder, Bremen.

Arrangements handled by Thompson-Lengacher and Yoder Funeral Home.

 

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Marie Anglemyer

May 17, 2022, 7:01 am
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Marie Grace (Robbins) Anglemyer, 25, Milford, died at 3:45 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2022, in a car accident south of Nappanee.

She was born Dec. 18. 1996.

She married Cody Anglemyer June 8, 2020; he survives.

She is also survived by her son, Tucker Robbins Yoder, Milford; mother, Mary Robbins, Wakarusa; and sisters, Kriston Robbins, Wakarusa and Kim Casto, North Carolina.

Arrangements handled by Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home.

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J. Leroy Slabach

May 17, 2022, 7:24 am
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J. Leroy Slabach, 87, Nappanee, died at 10:16 a.m. Monday, May 16, 2022, at his residence.

He was born Jan. 3, 1935.

He married Marietta Hochstetler Oct. 6 1956; she preceded him in death. He married Judy Fisher Feb. 2, 2020; she preceded him in death.

He is survived by his children, Phil (Diane) Slabach, Nappanee, Brian Slabach, Goshen, Marcia (Steve) Hooley, Lagrange and Karen (Norman) Cender, Elkhart; 10 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; and six siblings, Martha Weirich, Goshen, Fannie (Richard) Melton, Goshen, Ruby Hochstedler, Goshen, Jean Mattison, Elkhart, Fran Bingaman, Elkhart and Merv (Carol) Slabach, Goshen.

Arrabngements handled by Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home.

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Bonnie Reaker-Newcomer

September 4, 2022, 6:50 am
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Bonnie Reaker-Newcomer, 94, Wakarusa, formerly of Nappanee, died Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, at 11:06 a.m. at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa.

She was born Feb. 22, 1928, in Bremen, to Darreld W. Sr. and Pearl (Huff) George. On May 24, 1947, she married Everett Reaker in Bourbon. He preceded her in death on April 25, 1997. On Aug. 5, 2000, she married L. Max Newcomer. He preceded her in death on Sept. 11, 2010.

Survivors include her children, Sherri (Tom) Bradway, Nappanee, Steve (Kim) Reaker, Nappanee; 3 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren.

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

 

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Nappanee Apple Festival Announces Grand Marshals

September 5, 2022, 5:00 am
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Larry, left, and Linda Thompson, will be serving as grand marshals for the Nappanee Apple Festival, Sep, 15-18. Photo provided by Brea Persing.

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NAPPANEE — The Nappanee Apple Festival is pleased to award the grand marshal position to Larry and Linda Thompson.

Larry and Linda Thompson, high school sweethearts and graduates of Northwood High School, have been true leaders and beacons of light in the Nappanee/Wakarusa community. Both grew up in our community — Larry in Wakarusa and Linda in Nappanee. Married in 1971, Larry and Linda have two children, Tara and Patrick; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. When not working and spending time with their grandchildren and great-grandchild, they enjoy volunteering in the community. Larry golfs, and Linda loves gardening, crafting and cooking/baking for family and friends.

Having moved to Nappanee in 1971 after Larry graduated from the Indiana College of Mortuary Science, Larry and Linda stayed local until moving to Delphi in 1976 where they owned Thompson Funeral Home until returning to this community in 1983. Upon returning, they joined forces with Carl and Wavy Yoder, and in 1984, became owners of what is now called Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home. They had been the sole owners since 1984, until this year, when their son and daughter-in-law, Patrick and Jen, joined in that ownership to continue the legacy.

Larry and Linda have done so much for this community and have a long-standing relationship with the Nappanee Apple Festival. Larry was mayor of Nappanee from 1996-2016 where he shared with others how special this community is, secured new industrial space for future growth and helped traverse the difficulties brought by the devastating tornado that hit Nappanee in 2007. Beyond being mayor, Larry is a past president and current member of the Nappanee Noon Kiwanis, former park board member, former WaNee School board president and member and former member of the Nappanee Fire Department where he served for ten years. Linda is a past president and current honorary active member of Psi Iota Xi Sorority — Eta Zeta chapter of Nappanee where she volunteers countless hours each year raising money for the community. She also volunteers at the Elder Haus, Nappanee Apple Festival and Home and Garden Club.

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