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PATRICIA A. BONTRAGER WHITE May 17, 1942 - Oct. 3, 2017 GOSHEN — Patricia “Pat” Ann Bontrager White, 75, of Goshen, formerly of Middlebury died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017. She was born May 17, 1942, to Wallace and Nellie (Teall) White. Surviving are daughter, Joni (Ben) Jones; two sons, Tony Bontrager and Troy (Angie) Bontrager; eight grandchildren, one great-grandson; three sisters, Marge Vaugh, Helen Gray and Charlotte Hoffman; three brothers, Jack White, Don (Sheila) White and Tim “J.T.” (Addie) White. She was preceded in death by her parents; son Todd Bontrager; two sisters, JoAnn Singell and Betty Hoffman. Patricia loved her grandchildren dearly. She had graduated from Elkhart High School in 1960. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, followed by a 1 p.m. memorial service all at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury. Burial will be at a later date in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury. Memorials may be given to Goshen Home Care & Hospice.

Frank D Miller, 87, died Friday, Sept. 1, in Killbuck, Ohio, where he was residing with his wife, Sue Miller. He was born April, 7, 1930, to Milferd and Florence (Kauffman) Miller in Gulfport, Mississippi, where he lived to young adulthood. He married Miriam E Keim, Dec 20, 1953. They were married for 56 years and made their home in Middlebury. She preceded him in death Sept. 4, 2010. Frank loved the out-of-doors and enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing. He loved auction sales and flea markets. He was an active member of Forks Mennonite Church in Middlebury and the Methodist church in Killbuck. Frank is survived by his wife, Sue; three children, Annette (Mike) Neff, Goshen, Mike (Marcia) Miller, Middlebury, and Brian (Kim) Miller, Middlebury; eight grandchildren, Brooke Minor, Brad Neff, Elyse Ostrega, Bryce Miller, Andrew Miller, Amber Delcamp, Adam Miller, and Arthur Miller; 11 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Sue Williams of Gulfport, Mississippi. He was preceded in death by h...

J. Andrew Harnish, age 44, Carmel, Indiana, passed away February 13, 2017, due to complications of liver disease. He was born December 2, 1972, in Elkhart, Indiana, the son of Joe and Jan (Oyer) Harnish. Andy grew up in Middlebury Indiana, where he was active in the Brethren and Mennonite Church families, Cub Scouts, Little League, Heritage School band, and high school wrestling. In 1990, he graduated from Northridge High School. He continued his education at Eastern Mennonite College and James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA, receiving his Bachelor of Science in Economics. He was the manager of the Harnish Agency of Nationwide Insurance, West 96th Street in Indianapolis. He loved working with his clients, many of whom became life-long friends. He had an appreciation for literature and poetry and loved creative word use which led to a mischievous sense of humor. Andy often expressed his aspirations for writing a book of his life's journey. A favorite pastime was watching...

Alvin K. Beachy 76 of 4508 TR 365 Millersburg died Monday, January 30, 2017 in Pomerene Memorial Hospital in Millersburg following an extended illness. He was born December 31, 1940 in Holmes County to the late Ben B.F. and Katie M. (Raber) Beachy. He is retired from Bunker Hill Cheese and a member of the Old Order Amish Church. He is survived by his wife, the former Sara B. Weaver whom he married February 20, 1964; his brother John (Mary) Beachy of Millersburg, 2 sisters Bena Miller of Millersburg and Malinda Yoder of Dundee, his caregivers Eli (Elsie) Yoder and Betty Yoder all of the home and their children Robert (Emily) Yoder and Matthew (Emily) Yoder all of Millersburg, his step sister Mary (Henry) Mast of Kentucky, step brothers Alvin (Katie) Hershberger of Dundee and Andrew (Fannie) Hershberger of Millersburg, step brother-in-law Henry Miller of Holmesville and step sister-in-law Martha Hershberger of Millersburg. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his step f...

Albert's Story Albert E. Fisher, 83, of Terre Haute, passed away Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Springhill Village Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by his family. Albert was born in Terre Haute, on May 19, 1933, to Herman Fisher and Helen Wilson Fisher. He was a member of Plumbers and Steam Fitters 157 for over 60 years. He was a member of Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church and a graduate of Gerstmeyer High School. He was a veteran of the United States Marines, a member of the Marine Corp League of Terre Haute and a member of American Legion Post 346 for over 60 years. He was a member of the Exchange Club, a bowler as well as an avid sports enthusiast. He also enjoyed collecting and restoring antique tractors and was an avid bird watcher with his wife, Sandy. Albert was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Virginia Fisher, who passed away in 1996. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Virgil Lee Fisher; and a sister, Virginia Bracken. He is survived by ...

Dairel Lee Seabolt Jr., age 63 of Elkhart, passed away Monday, Nov. 21, 2016 at Elkhart General Hospital. Dairel was born Oct. 3, 1953 in Welch, WV to the late Dairel Lee Sr. and Linnette (Odom) Seabolt. Following his high school graduation, Dairel attended the University of Notre Dame. On Dec. 5, 1971, he married Roma Hill in Elkhart. They would have celebrated their 45th anniversary this year. Surviving is his wife Roma Seabolt of Elkhart and their children; Dawn (Henry) Franks of Goshen, Donald (Beth) Seabolt of Syracuse, Sandy (Marty) Simmons of Goshen, and Debby Seabolt of Las Vegas, NV. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and his siblings Deborah (Johnnie) Hollin of Corbin, KY, William (Trish) Seabolt and Raymond (Pam) Seabolt, both of Elkhart, and John (Linda) Seabolt of Swanton, OH. Dairel was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Charlie Seabolt, his sister Betty Sharp and a granddaughter Serenity Seabolt. Visitation will be held from 3-5 pm...

Cheryl Ann Dieckmann DECEMBER 25, 1963 - SEPTEMBER 8, 2016 BIOGRAPHY FUNERAL:  10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13 at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Justin White officiating. VISITATION:  4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12 at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service Tuesday. BURIAL:  Garland Brook Cemetery. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Donations can be made to the Bartholomew Consolidated School Foundation and designated to The Cheryl Dieckmann Fund. Cheryl (Dickey) Dieckmann, 52, passed away at 3:44 p.m. Thursday, September 8, 2016, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana’s Inpatient Facility. Cheryl was born Dec. 25, 1963, in Columbus. She was the daughter of James K. and Sharon (Ray) Dickey. Cheryl attended Parkside Elementary, Northside Middle School and Columbus North High School. She graduated from Columbus North in 1982. She graduated from Ball State University in 1987 with a degree in education, and received her Masters in education in 1996 f...