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Breanne L. Nelson, 48, passed away on October 17, 2025 at her home in Whitehall, WI. Breanne was born on January 27, 1977 to Paul and Susan (Leonard) Nelson. She was raised in Osseo where she enjoyed family camping trips, her work as a local lifeguard, and spending time with friends. Breanne and...

Stephanie D. Bontrager, age 35, of Howe, Indiana, passed away due to complications during cancer treatments at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on February 28, 1990, in South Bend, Indiana, to Kenneth E. “Sam” Hall, Jr. and Fawn L. (Garlets) Hall. Stephanie grew up in...

Kalona-Norman T. Bontrager was born March 24, 1937, on his family farm west of Kalona, Iowa. He was the only son of Tobe and Lydia (Glick) Bontrager. He disliked studies but enjoyed building friendships at Snake Hollow School. Norman was happily married to Ruth Ann Gingerich for 67 years and 10...

Floyd L. Bontrager, age 92, of St. Paul, Minnesota, and formerly of Mishawaka, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025. He was born on October 10, 1933, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to the late Henry and Clara (Schrock) Bontrager. Floyd grew up in Goshen, Indiana, and graduated from Goshen...

Ervin S. Bontrager, 83, passed away Wednesday morning, December 24, 4:45 AM, at Harmony Senior Living in Elkhart, Indiana. He was born October 5, 1942, in Goshen, Indiana, to Earl V. and Marietta (Kilmer) Bontrager. He graduated from New Paris High School in 1960. He married Carol Dawn (Bossard)...

Breanne Miller passed away on May 20,2025, in Lemont, IL. Cremation provided by JSR Memorial Cremation 33 East Montrose Dr., Romeoville IL 60446. For more information call 866-912-9822 or visit us online at www.jsrmemorialcremation.com To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Breanne,...

Emma Bontrager passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025. The family is being cared for by Hasler & Stout Funeral Home - Greentown.

Breanne “Bre” Kathleen Eades left this world far too soon on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Though her time with us was brief, Bre leaves behind a profound legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to her family. Bre was born on November 29, 1984, in San Pedro, California, and passed away...

Breanne Alisa McLemore of Sanford, FL passed away on January 12, 2026 at the age of 43. Breanne was born on June 30, 1982 in Medina, OH to Timothy McLemore and Melody Reese.

Breanne Elizabeth Morris, age 35, of Pueblo, CO, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at her residence. Breanne was born on June 19, 1990, in Bluffton, IN, to her father, Stuart (Robin) Morris of Huntington, IN; and mother, Beth (McIntire) Morris, who preceded her in death. Along with her...

Donna Kay Bontrager Oct 31, 1948 - Aug 18, 2025 Goshen, IN Donna Kay Bontrager, 76, died Monday, August 18, 2025, at Majestic Care of Goshen in Indiana. She was born October 31, 1948, in Elkhart, to Keith E. and Betty L. (Mast) Sensenbaugh. On May 18, 1968, she married Wayne J. Bontrager at...

Susan Bontrager March 26, 1967 August 1, 2025

Susan O. Bontrager, 81, of Topeka, (district: 29-2), died at 11:45 am on Tuesday, March 17 at her residence. She was born on June 20, 1944, in LaGrange County, to Ora E. and Anna (Troyer) Hochstetler. On October 31, 1963, in Howe, she married Ora J. Bontrager, he survives. Survivors in addition...

Mary Magdalena (Mast) Bontrager was born December 26, 1950, at Elkhart, IN to Henry and Mary (Hochstetler) Mast. She passed away at her home on March 7, 2026, at Jamesport, MO, at the age of 75 years, 2 months, 9 days. She was married to Edward Bontrager on March 26, 1970. They lived in matrimony...

BreAnne Reneé Hunton, 33, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri passed away unexpectedly on October 1, 2025, at her residence in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. A visitation will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Friday, October 10, 2025, at Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. Bus 13...

Derek Lynn Bontrager, 7-year-old son of Ervin and Kristine (Miller) Bontrager, of Goshen, (district:67), died at 8:30 am on Friday, February 20, at the scene of a pony cart/automobile accident. He was born on September 5, 2018, in Goshen. Survivors in addition to his parents are three siblings,...

Nikki Breanne Tipton passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025. The family is being cared for by Paul Thomas Funeral Home.

Jonas M. Bontrager, 90, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at 2:50 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, 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,...

Quincy Lee Bontrager Jr. passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025. The family is being cared for by Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Homes.

Nathaniel Jon Bontrager, born at home Friday, January 9, 2026 at 5:12am to Titus and Nadine Bontrager of Nappanee, Indiana, passed away from complications on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 8:05pm at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.  Nathaniel’s parents survive, along with his paternal...

Clara J. Bontrager, 96, of Wolcottville, (district: 22), passed away peacefully at 9:04 am, on Tuesday, November 18, at her residence. She was born on October 12, 1929, in Topeka, to Jacob E. and Mary J. (Miller) Miller. On October 8, 1953, in Topeka she married Ezra W. Bontrager, Ezra died...

Reagan Noelle Bontrager, six-day old daughter of Dale and Emily (Wingard) Bontrager, of Cromwell, (district: 34-8), died at 8:40 pm on Tuesday, December 9, at Riley Children's Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born on December 3, 2025, in Fort Wayne. Survivors in addition to her parents of Cromwell...

Idasue Bontrager, born May 24, 1945, in Kalamazoo Michigan, deceased May 29, 2025, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital, age 80 years, and 5 days; she was “the youngest of the 4 little girls” born to Dan and Lydia Bontrager. She leaves to cherish her memory, siblings, Elma (Alvin Troyer, deceased)–...

Taylor BreAnne Dzaman passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. The family is being cared for by Caul's Funeral Home.

SPENCERVILLE - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Kaiya Elle Bontrager, 19, of Spencerville, Indiana, who passed away in a tragic vehicle accident on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Kaiya was born in Orlando, Florida, on Sept. 25, 2005, and was excitedly welcomed via...

WAPAKONETA -- Francis E. Bontrager, 85, of Wapakoneta, died 9:48 a.m., Wed. April 2, 2025, at the St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, OH. He was born May 23, 1939, in Lancaster, OH, the son of Joseph William & Lettie C. (Heft) Bontrager, who preceded him in death. Survivors include, a daughter,...

Esther E. Bontrager, 91, of Middlebury, died at 6:40 pm, on Thursday, September 11, at her residence. She was born on January 17, 1934, in LaGrange County, to Eli and Katie (Bontrager) Herschberger. On May 12, 1957, in Goshen, she married Elmer Leroy Bontrager, he died February 21, 2020....

Reuben M. Bontrager, age 21, of Ethel, MO. passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 am. Friday, October 24, 2025, at the Joas Miller residence, 20264 State Hwy VV, Ethel, MO. with Joseph Troyer, Fred Otto, and Sam Miller officiating. Burial will be in the...

Henry "Hank" Bontrager October 8, 1937 - August 27, 2025 Henry "Hank" Bontrager passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025. He was predeceased by his parents, sister Pat and son Jon. Hank was born on October 8, 1937, to Maurice and Hannah Bontrager in Bay City, Michigan. When he was two, the family...

Breanne R. Nygaard, 22, St. Paul, MN, formerly of Pahrump, NV, died Friday, May 23, 2025, near Orono, MN. With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our daughter Breanne Rae Nygaard, She was born November 25, 2002, in Henderson, NV, to Steve and Nora (Wagner) Nygaard. She attended Floyd...

Wilma C. Bontrager, 75, of LaGrange, passed away early in the morning on Monday, September 8, at her home. She was born on December 16, 1949, in LaGrange, to the late Chris D. and Verna (Eash) Bontrager. Her family members include her four sisters, Rose Mary (Jerome) Graber of Montgomery, Viola...

Marvin E. Bontrager, age 73 of Nappanee, IN, died at 7:47 pm on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at his residence.  Marvin was born on July 22, 1952 in Three Rivers, MI to Ezra J. and Marie Catherine (Bontrager) Bontrager.  On May 18, 1972, Marvin married Alma L. Miller in Nappanee.  He...

Darrell Wayne and Terry Lynn (Myler) Bontrager went to be with their Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at their home in Emporia, Kansas. Darrell was 78, Terry was 73.  Darrell and Terry were married in Emporia, Kansas, on December 26, 1970, at the Nazarene Church.   They are...

Darrell Wayne and Terry Lynn (Myler) Bontrager went to be with their Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at their home in Emporia, Kansas. Darrell was 78, Terry was 73.  Darrell and Terry were married in Emporia, Kansas, on December 26, 1970, at the Nazarene Church.   They are...

Eriya Breanne Ruiz passed away on June 2, 2023, at the age of 15. Eriya was a compassionate girl with beautiful hair, green eyes, dimples, and freckles. Eriya was born October 25, 2007, to James Joel Ruiz and Dolly Marie Dixon. Growing up with her siblings Jimmy and Madelyn, Eriya loved to play...

Esther J. Bontrager, 86, died at 7:20 am on Saturday, May 31, at Waterford Crossing Health Care. She was born on August 7, 1938, in Shipshewana, to John D. and Rosa (Zehr) Miller. On February 5, 1959, in Shipshewana, she married Sam N. Bontrager. Survivors are two daughters, Rebecca (Gerald)...

Melvin J. Bontrager Jr., 74, a devoted husband, father and respected member of the Goshen community, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025, at Goshen Hospital. Born on Feb. 12, 1951, in Goshen, Melvin was the son of the late Melvin J. Bontrager and Mary Ann (Stump) Baer. He married Lynnette "Lynnie"...

Beverly Jane (Hawley) Sharp Bontrager 88 years old, of Sturgis, Michigan passed away on May 13, 2025, in Chesterton, Indiana at the Residences of Coffee Creek where she had resided for a year. She was born on January 24, 1937, in Williamsport, Indiana, to Frank and Sarah Effie (Hickman) Hawley....

Amos C. Bontrager, 79, of Burlington Junction, Missouri, deceased at Mosiac Hospital in St. Joseph, Missouri, on June 12, 2025. He was born on February 1, 1946, to the late Christ and Amanda (Miller) Bontrager.  He was married to Katie Bontrager on September 24, 1970. His is survived by 1...

Jeremiah Lynn Bontrager, stillborn son of Elroy L. and Marlene Kay (Miller) Bontrager, of LaGrange, (district: 7-1), was delivered at 7:55 pm on Monday, May 12 at Dupont Hospital, Fort Wayne. Survivors in addition to his parents are brother, Caleb Daniel Bontrager and sister, Krista Noelle...

Marvin L. Bontrager, 67, of Middlebury, (district: 70-1), died unexpectedly of natural causes at 8:37 pm on Tuesday, April 22 at his residence. He was born on August 7, 1957, in Centreville, MI, to Levi S. and Irene (Yoder) Bontrager. On August 5, 1980, in Goshen, he married Lydia Mae Troyer, she...

Lewis Allen Bontrager passed away on April 29, 2025, in his home in Lakin surrounded by his family. Lewis was born on December 19, 1943, to Freddie D and Alice (Miller) Bontrager in Hutchinson, Kansas. He graduated from Bartlesville High School in 1961. In 1966, he married Deanna Melstrom. They...

Lynn J. Bontrager, 40, of Shipshewana (district: 49-1), died at 12:38 pm on Monday, April 14, from injuries he sustained in a logging accident. He was born on July 31, 1984, in Goshen, to Joseph and Fannie Mae (Lehman) Bontrager. On June 1, 2011, in Goshen, he married Lori Schlabach, she...

LeAnna S. Bontrager, 55, of Topeka, (district: 31), died at 12:40 am on Friday, April 11, at her residence, following a brief battle with cancer. She was born on February 14, 1970, in Goshen, to Samuel and Elizabeth (Raber) Yoder. On May 23, 1996, in Shipshewana, she married Jerry Lee Bontrager,...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Breanne Alexis Lynn RuBright, known to her family and friends as Lexi. Breanne went Home to be with our Lord, May 18, 2025 at the age of 29. She was born June 23, 1995 in Orange Park, Florida, native to Jacksonville. She was a loving mother, daughter,...

reanne "Bree" M. Heacock, a beacon of love and strength, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025, in Tampa, Florida, at the age of 60. Born on June 2, 1964, in Springfield, Massachusetts, Bree's life was a testament to resilience, compassion, and unwavering support for those she held dear. As a...

Bender-Mast, Jean E. (nee Bontrager) Jul 20, 1930 - Aug 20, 2025 Age 95. Beloved wife of John I. Mast; devoted mother of Sheryl (Ray) Slingerland, Arden (Joanne) Bender, Dale (Sue) Bender; dear grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; loving sister of Edwin, Dennis and the late...

BreAnna Garvey BreAnna Garvey, 31, of Fostoria, died Mar 31, 2026, at Findlay. SMITH-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, North Baltimore, is assisting family with arrangements.

Brianne Patience Haire passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026. The family is being cared for by Green Pine Funeral Home & Cemetery.