Milbourn Amanda Elizabeth died April 2 of consumption. She was born in Noble County May 19, 1883. (Birth year appears be incorrect) ^ 4-21-1881
Milbourn Hugh, eldest son of Peter and Mary Milbourn, was born in Hancock County, Ohio Sept. 10, 1850; died Feb. 28, 1891, aged 40 years, 5 months and 18 days. He moved to Wayne Twp with his parents on June 22, 1861. He married Mary E. Walker of Michigan in 1877, whose death occurred in less than 10 months. He married Nancy J. Davis of Steuben County on March 5, 1879, living on the old homestead until his death. He died of consumption, his father and his 3 sisters having succumbed to the same disease. He leaves a wife, one daughter, a mother and 2 brothers. ^ 3-6-1891
Milbourn Jeanne, 31, of Goshen, wife of state police detective David Milbourn of the Ligonier Post, died April 18, 1950 of a heart attack at Elkhart Hospital. Surviving are the husband; two daughters, Carmen Jeanne and Linda Joan at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Kurtz of Kendallville; and 4 brothers, Robert, Richard, Raymond and Ross of Kendallville. She was a graduate of Kendallville High School and had lived in Goshen since 1939. She was a member of Goshen Presbyterian Church. Funeral at Kendallville last Friday at the Presbyterian Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 4-?-1950
Milbourn Martha, 19 years, 6 months and 7 days, died in Wayne Twp Jan. 24 of consumption. ^ 1-29-1880
Miles Grace Mae, 86, Noble Twp, died Feb. 19, 1978 at Fort Wayne Parkview Hospital. A native of Whitley County, she was the daughter of Milton and Mary Elizabeth Ummel Ritenour. On Dec. 15, 1909 she married Willard A. Miles, who died in 1968. She had lived at her present address in Noble County since 1938. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Howard E. (Eloise) Zent, R. 4, Albion; one grandchild; and 9 great-grandchildren. Services Wednesday in DeMoney & Son Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 2-?-1978
Miles Harriet, 86, died Friday in Byron Health Center, Fort Wayne. She was the mother of Mrs. Wanda (Norden) Bohnenberger and stepmother of Paul LaFevor, both Avilla. She was born April 15, 1892 in Columbia City to Calvin and Emma (Fisher) North. She married Ishue Miles Nov. 21, 1914 in Columbia City. He died in 1937. She was a member of the United Brethren Church, Columbia City. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Lawrence (Fern) Denton, Sanford, Fla., and Mrs. Glen (Rose) Burk, New Haven; two sons, William, Rocky Comfort, Mo., and John I., Huntertown; two sisters, Maggie Young and Julia Bainbridge, both Columbia City; 17 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Preceding her in death were three brothers, Charles, Edward and Malen; and one sister, Daisy Walker. Services Aug. 10 in the J. A. DeMoney & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, Oak Grove (Compton) Cemetery, Whitley County. ~ 8-10-1978 + 8-?-1978
Miles Uteva, 64, R. 3, Ligonier, died Tuesday in Goshen Hospital. Born Dec. 30, 1909 in Noble County, she was the daughter of Earl and Lottie (Summers) James. She was a lifetime resident of the area and a retired restaurant worker. She was a member of the Ligonier Church of Christ. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Leota Long , Cromwell, Mrs. Earlis Rex, Ligonier, Mrs. Alice Johnson, Ligonier, and Mrs. Lynn Douglas, Mishawaka; one son, Theodore Mowat, Fort Wayne; one sister, Mrs. Ed Hinshaw, Mishawaka; one brother, Sam, Goshen; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Services Thursday in Ulrey Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 2-?-1974
Milks Flossie, 49, wife of Len H. Milks, died last Wednesday at her home in Kendallville from heart trouble. Surviving are the husband; four sons, Harold, Chicago, Max, Kendallville, John and Arthur at home; four brothers, Bert Smith, Muskegon, Mich., Don Smith, Colon, Mich., Earl Smith, Cody, Nebr., Clyde Smith, Rochester, Minn. + 5-?-1935
Milks Harold K "Heine" of Phoenix, Ariz., died in his sleep Wednesday at his home. A graduate of Kendallville High School, he began his newspaper career as a reporter on the Kendallville News-Sun in 1926. In 1929 he became a reporter for the Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette. In 1934 he joined the Associated Press, serving in Spain, Portugal, Russia, Indo-China and Cuba during more than 30 years with AP. He joined the Arizona Republic as reporter in 1967 and was named managing editor in 1971, a post he held until 1978 when he became Latin affairs editor. He was AP bureau chief in Havana, Cuba, when Fidel Castro forced Fulgencio Batista from power. + 12-?-1979
Millberg Linda M, 64, of Albion, died Feb. 27, 2010 at Parkview Whitley Hospital. She retired from Union Products in Cromwell in 1997. She was born June 24, 1945 in Hardburly, Ky to Harold and Mary (Begley) Perkins. She married Charles M. Millberg on June 24, 1983 in Columbia City. Surviving are her husband; 5 children, Mickie (Ronelle) Godsey of Syracuse, Maryruth (Terri Grycza) Godsey of Larwell, Michael (Bambi Lehman) Millberg of Milford, Rebecca (Rudolph Lee) Jacobs of Cromwell, and Jennifer (Bryan) Dial of Albion; 14 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; a brother,
Ray (Brenda) Ritchie of Rome City; 3 sisters, Ida (David) Hughes and Rema (Garrett) Hunter of Hindman, Ky., and Jada (Shane) Tyler of Rome City 5 half-brothers and sisters, A. J., Gary, Dally, Holly and Joyce; and her mother. Funeral Wednesday at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. ^ 3-2-2010
Milleman Ronald L, 58, Huntertown, died Sunday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born July 13, 1930 in Steuben County, the son of Lawrence and Bernice (Hovarter) Heller. He married Pauline Weimer Jan. 28, 1956. He was an electrical technician for ITT in Fort Wayne and had lived in Huntertown since 1957. Surviving are his wife and his mother; a son, Dr. Jeff, Fort Wayne; four daughters, Carol Richardson, Fort Wayne, Rhonda Hursh and Susan Papaik, Huntertown, and Cris Milleman at home; four grandchildren. Services Wednesday in Our Hope Lutheran Church at Huntertown. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. ~ 1-24-1989
Miller - A boy baby had made its appearance at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Miller, at Fort Wayne. Mrs. Miller is formerly Miss Lillie Ketchum. Later. The little one died on Monday and was interred at Swan on Tuesday. ~ 11-20-1890
Miller Albert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Miller, died at the age of 71, April 24 at his home in Wolf Lake of heart disease. He was the husband of Zoe Redenbo, who with three children survive, Mrs. Melvin O. Bender, Prentiss A., and Theodore M. There are 6 granddaughters. Funeral at Baptist Church at Wolf Lake April 26. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 4-?-1939
Miller Alice, 44, of R. 3, Howe, died Friday in Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo, Mich. of injuries re- (line missing). She was born in LaGrange Oct. 1, 1944, the daughter of George and Eunice (Strong) Jackson. She was a supervisor at Shadows Interior and a member of Lima United Methodist Church, Howe, and LaGrange Eagles. Surviving are three daughters, Becky Miller and Mrs. Gregg (Lou) Tuttle of Howe, and Mrs. Randy (Brenda) Jones, Constantine, Mich.; 6 sisters, Florence Shultz and Mrs. Ernest (Zelma) Merritt, both of Constantine, Mich., Lucille Linn and Mrs. James (Natalie) Gangwer of Topeka, Mrs. Junior (Mae) Miller of Fla., and Mrs. Leland (Mary) Smith, Sturgis, Mich.; four brothers, George, Mongo, Franklin, Lynn, Mass., John, Sturgis, and Glen, LaGrange; and two grandchildren. Services today in Shoup-Carney-Frost Funeral Home, Howe. + 1-6-1987
Miller Alice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel P. Eagles, and wife of the late David P. Miller, died at her home in Chicago, where she has resided for a number of years, on Aug. 1. She was born at Goshen, Ind., Nov. 14, 1855 and married Mr. Miller in Albion while he was serving as deputy sheriff for her father, the first sheriff to occupy the present Albion jail. After leaving Albion, they moved to Chicago where he was a Pullman conductor until his retirement age and they again returned to Albion and purchased a fine suburban home to spend their declining days, and after the death of her husband several years ago she again returned to Chicago to reside near her children, Wrayburn E., Mrs. Arthur E. Morrison. She is also survived by three grandchildren; three brothers, Edward P. and Chester M. of Albion, and Dr. Albert E. of Wolcottville; and two sisters, Eva and Harriet of Albion. Funeral at Bonham Funeral Home in Albion Tuesday. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 8-?-1938
Miller Alice M, 79, a resident of Kendallville Nursing Home, died there Wednesday. She was born April 16, 1909 in Steuben County, the daughter of Hervey W. and Lillie (Hughes) Stout. On Nov. 24, 1924, she married Ray O. Miller, who died May 3, 1987. She was a member of Hudson United Brethren Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Glenn (Treva) Miller of Rome City; a son, Paul of Hudson; a sister, Lucille Rivers of Sturgis, Mich.; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. One brother preceded her in death. Services Saturday in Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Woodruff Cemetery. + 6-8-1988
Miller Alva Mrs, 66, died Wednesday in the Wogoman Home for Aged and Invalid. She had been a resident of DeKalb County nearly all her life. She is survived by her husband and eight children by a former marriage. The body was taken to Loy Funeral Home in Auburn. + 6-?-1938
Miller Alvin Eugene, 69, died Friday in Lady of the Way Hospital, Martin, Ky. He was born in Brimfield on April 14, 1928 to Wilbur "Pop" and Ruth (Stewart) Miller. A retired farmer and factory worker, he moved to Martin in July. He was a member of the Lutheran Church and a WW II Army veteran. He married Maralene Diederich in Garrett on Oct. 24, 1953. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Mrs. Teddy (Tina) Collins of Martin, and Mrs. Terry (Sara) Brown of Kendallville; a brother, O. Jay Miller of Kendallville; 7 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Two brothers, Walter and "Chub", preceded him in death. Funeral Monday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 12-5-1997
Miller Andrew died at his home in Jefferson Twp a few miles from Albion on June 25, 1885. He was an old resident of the county, a German by birth. He was a market-gardener and furnished the people of Albion regularly with vegetables. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. Albion New Era 7-2-1885
Miller Andrew, 98, died Tuesday in McCray Hospital. He was a native of Ohio, born Aug. 2, 1869 to Mr. and Mrs. William Miller. In 1891 he married Cora Harrold and they spent their entire married lives in the LaOtto community, where he worked with threshing machines and with sawmill operators. Mrs. Miller died in 1953. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Eva Keller of Fort Wayne; a son, William of Phoenix, Ariz.; six grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 24 great-great-grandchildren. One daughter, two brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. Final rites Wednesday in Sonday & Sheets Funeral Home in Churubusco. Burial, Cedar Chapel Cemetery. ~ 11-30-1967
Miller Andrew U died at his home in Ligonier June 17, 1919, aged 73 years and 4 days. He was born in Millersburg, the son of Solomon Miller who “laid out” the town and for whom it was named. He spent his early youth in the neighboring county and at the outbreak of the Civil War he enlisted in Co. I., 74th Volunteer Infantry, Aug. 5, 1860. He fought with General Buell, then General Rosencrans, and went with Sherman on his march to the sea. He was wounded in the right hand at the battle of Jonesboro, Ga. and was excused for a short time but soon resumed his position. He was mustered out June 23, 1865. On Nov. 19, 1874 he became a resident of Noble County and was recognized as a substantial farmer of this township. He was elected assessor in 1866 and again in 1890. He was county treasurer from 1896 to 1901. He married Charity Showalter in Dec. 1867. She died 5 years ago. About 7 years ago he became a resident of Ligonier. He is survived by 2 sons and 3 daughters, Sol of Syracuse, Harry D. of Spokane, Wash., Mrs. John W. Smith, Mrs. Myron A. Kirkland and Mrs. Skinner of Ligonier. Funeral this afternoon from his residence on Martin St. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. Albion New Era 7-2-1919
Miller Anna Marie was born in York County, Penn. June 5, 1805 and married Joseph Brillhart at Hanover, Penn. on Feb. 26, 1823. He died Jan. 8, 1865. She married Jacob F. Miller Jan. 19, 1869 and died Oct. 3 at the residence of her son. G. A. Brillhart in Kendallville. The body was taken to Edgerton, O. where the funeral was preached and interment took place. ^ 10-12-1888
Miller Anna S was born Feb. 3, 1888 and died Jan. 21, 1960. Services at Sparta Church Jan. 26. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 1-21-1960
Miller Archy, an old citizen of Swan Twp, was buried at Hopewell last Friday. ^ 9-12-1884
Miller Arnel "Barney", 60, of R. 3, Syracuse, died Sunday in his home. He was born in Noble County on March 25, 1902, the son of Harley and Della (Strieby) Miller. He was a retired laborer and had lived most of his life in the Syracuse community. Surviving are his father, with whom he resided; 6 brothers, Mirl and Chester of Syracuse, Harlan of Kimmell, and Vlouris and Dallas of North Webster; two sisters, Mrs. Ora (Ullah) Miller of Syracuse and Mrs. John (Ina) Myers of Larwill. Burial, Union Cemetery near Syracuse. + 11-?-1962
Miller Arnol "Chub", 49, 337 N. State St., died Friday in his home. He was born Jan. 19, 1926 in Brimfield to W. Arnol and Ruth (Stewart) Miller. He moved to Kendallville 40 years ago from Brimfield. He was a retired farmer and former member of American Legion Post 86. Surviving are his father; three brothers, Alvin, R. 2, Walter, 337 N. State St., and O. Jay, Meadow Lanes. Funeral Monday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 5-?-1975
Miller Arthur H, 66, of R. 1, Kimmell, died Monday in Whitley County Hospital. Born June 3, 1920 in Noble County, he was the son of Harlan and Esther (Smith) Miller. On Nov. 30, 1940 in Fort Wayne he married Ethel Carpenter. A lifetime county resident, he retired in 1984 from Fidler’s in Goshen. Surviving are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Bill (Carolyn) Young of Goshen, Sheryl Miller of Elkhart, and Mrs. Eugene (Kim) Kathary of Ligonier; a sister, Mrs. Albert (Villa) Lesh of Cromwell; a brother, William of Flint, Texas; 5 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A daughter, Arthea Mae Renner, died in 1973. Graveside services Thursday in Sparta Cemetery. + 5-18-1987
Miller B Ray, 71, died of a heart attack Jan. 23 at his place of business, Lauer’s Restaurant near Ligonier. He was born in Cromwell on Dec. 1, 1892 to Alonzo and Clara (Smith) Miller. He was married Oct. 29, 1920 at St. Joseph, Mich., to Mildred Fitzpatrick, Cromwell. A lifetime resident of Cromwell, he was a former custodian at the Cromwell school, a school bus driver, and for the past several years had operated the popular restaurant near Ligonier. He was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church, Cromwell. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Jack (Mary Kay) Reidenbach of Wawaka, and Mrs. James (Doris Jean) Campbell of Hemlock, Ind.; two sons, Robert of Attica, Ohio, and Allen of R. 1, Ligonier; and 13 grandchildren. Funeral Sunday in Ulrey-Sedgwick Funeral Home, Cromwell. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 1-23-1964
Miller Betty, 44, of Battle Creek and a former resident of Avilla, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Crothers, Angola, she was born May 20, 1921 in Avilla. She also resided with her parents in Auburn, later moving to Angola where she was engaged in secretarial work at Tri State College. She was married to Thomas Miller, an engineer, who survives, along with two sons, Thomas, 18, and Timmy, 14. Also surviving are a brother Dean, of Los Angeles, Calif., and an aunt, Mrs. Minnie Pepple, Avilla. Funeral and burial Wednesday in Ida, Mich. ~ 7-8-1965 + 7-?-1965
Miller Beulah D, 58, Goshen, died Monday in a traffic accident on U. S. 20 near Middlebury. She was born Oct. 19, 1928 in Noble County. On March 21, 1947, she married John E. Miller, who preceded her in death. Surviving are her mother, Dorothy Leitch, Albion; four daughters, Shirley Warkentin, Bristol, and Patsy McCrindle, Linda Mathews and Dora Null of Goshen; three sons, Eddie, Goshen, Howard, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Johnny, Middlebury; two sisters, Alice Huff and Fay Malony, Albion; three brothers, Bryan and Orland Leitch, Albion, and Marion Leitch, Tenn.; and 12 grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen. Burial, Miller’s Cemetery. + 10-12-1987
Miller Beulah M, 61, R. 3, Grabill, died Friday in Parkview Hospital. She was a native of Authur, Ill. and a member of the Old Order Amish. Surviving are four sons, Amos and Louis of Fort Wayne, and Noah and Ezra Jr. of Decatur; four daughters, Ruby Pratt, Avilla, Rosie Schwartz, Grabill, Lydia Martin of Fort Wayne, and Mildred Mead in Kentucky; two sisters, Esther Delagrange of Grabill and Emma Yutzy in Ohio; three brothers, Alvin, Albert and Daniel Yutzy, all Ohio. Services Monday in the David Lengacher residence. Burial, Amish Cemetery, Grabill. ~ 3-17-1983
Miller Blossom, 76, Ligonier, died Friday in Goshen Hospital following a stroke. Born Feb. 12, 1905 in Kalkaska, Mich., she was the daughter of Milton and Louise (Cree) Miller. She married Eldon S. Miller on Oct. 16, 1924 in Hillsdale, Mich. She was a member of the Ligonier Presbyterian Church and the Ligonier Eastern Star. Surviving are her husband; three daughters, Mrs. Louis (Gene) Moser, R. 1, Ligonier, Mrs. Bonnie Sheley, R. 4, Columbia City, Mrs. Dixie Donham, Lorida, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. Cleo Shirk, Mishawaka, and Mrs. Erma Drake, Houston, Texas; 9 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Services Monday in Ulrey Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 6-?-1981
Miller Bruce C, 31, of R. 2, Albion, was killed Friday in a two-car accident in Allen County just south of Churubusco. He was born June 9, 1955 in Allen County, the son of Rollin and Leona (Rhinesmith) Miller. One Nov. 8, 1985 he married Michelle Edsall. He had been employed several years by C.M.S. Roofing Co. in Fort Wayne and was a member of Ideal Fish & Game Club. Surviving are his parents in Goshen; his wife; a daughter, Melina at home; three stepchildren, Jessi, Justin and Jolene Rimmel at home; three sisters, Mrs. Don (Judy) Hawver of Butler, Mrs. Jerry (Sandi) Boren of Fremont, and Mrs. Errol (Ronda) Creech of Churubusco; 5 brothers, Rollin and Terry of Coldwater, Mich., Jack of Claypool, Michael of Churubusco, and Steven of Fort Wayne. Services Tuesday in Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 9-5-1986
Miller Burl, 82, who had lived most of her life in Cromwell, died at Goshen Hospital Monday. She was born in Kosciusko County July 13, 1900 to George and Florence (Green) Lung. She was a member of the Cromwell United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, McKinley Miller; a daughter, Mrs. Dennis Brown, and a son, Herman, both of Cromwell. Services Thursday at Ulrey Funeral Home, Cromwell. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 5-30-1983
Miller Byron, 75, died at his home north of Wolcottville last Tuesday. He is survived by one niece, Mrs. Emma Crow. Funeral Friday at Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 10-?-1942
Miller Calvin, 73, a retired blacksmith who resided in Kendallville the past year, died Feb. 27, 1959 after suffering a heart attack. He was a native of Kosciusko County and a former resident of Elkhart. He moved to Kendallville a year ago from Jackson, Mich. He had also lived in Livingston, Mont., where he had held membership in that city’s Masonic since 1914. He was a NYC Railway Co. blacksmith for many years, then followed his trade in the automotive industry in Jackson. Survivors include one son in Texas; two nieces, Miss Veneda Haynes of Kendallville, and Mrs. Geraldine Seymour of Albion; and two nephews, Everett and Gerald Haynes of Kendallville. Funeral Saturday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home in Kendallville. + 2-?-1959
Miller Calvin E, 58, died Jan. 13 in St. Joseph Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was a former forklift and truck driver for RKO Bottlers and a WW II Army veteran. Surviving are his wife, Alice; four daughters, all of Fort Wayne; a sister, three brothers, including Richard of LaOtto; and 12 grandchildren. Services Saturday in D. O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, Fort Wayne. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. ~ 1-22-1987
Miller Calvin E, died at his home south of Kimmell Sunday from pneumonia. He is survived by the widow, Bessie; a son, Harold; a daughter, Arnelda, both at home; the parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Miller of Cromwell; three sisters, Mrs. Pauline Clingerman of Wolf Lake, Mrs. Florence LeCount of Wawaka, and Mrs. Beulah Price of York Twp; three brothers, Otto of Cromwell, and Ben and Curtis of Columbia City. Funeral Wednesday at Sparta Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 6-?-1943
Miller Carl E, 57, Sewickley, Pennsylvania, the brother of Mrs. Marguerite Walt, died in Pittsburgh Tuesday. Formerly of Fort Wayne, he moved to Sewickley 18 years ago and was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad in Pittsburgh. Besides the sister, he is survived by his wife, Hazel; the mother, Mrs. Charles Miller of Fort Wayne; two sons, Richard and Phillip, both of Pittsburgh; a daughter, Mrs. Mildred Cites, Pittsburgh; two other sisters, Mrs. Robert Fawley, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Helen Jackson, LaPorte; and three grandchildren. Services and burial in Sewickley Saturday. ~ 8-3-1961
Miller Carl I, 66, R. 5, Syracuse, died Saturday while picking apples at Frank Rink orchard from an apparent heart attack. Born in St. Joseph County Dec. 18, 1912, he was the son of Don and Ethel (Judd) Miller. He had lived at Dewart Lake 10 years, moving there from Lakeville. He married Elizabeth Miller April 1, 1934. He worked at South Bend Supply Co. as a shipping clerk 21 years and also as a tool and die maker. He was a member of Wawasee Heights Baptist Church and was formerly a scoutmaster in Lakeville. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Carolyn Zentz, Atlanta, Ga., and Sharon Kay Reidenbach, Lakeville; two sisters, Ruth Ringer, Plymouth, and Mary Clark, Inverness, Fla.; and a brother, Raymond, Lakeville. Services Tuesday at Wawasee Heights Baptist Church. Burial, Syracuse Cemetery. + 10-?-1979
Miller Carl John, 88, died Friday in Shepherd of the Hill nursing home, Kendallville. He was born July 1, 1902 at Pleasant Lake, the son of William Peter and Elsie Mae (Schimpff) Miller. On June 28, 1931 he married Hazel Alberta Finney Gravatt. She died in 1972. He had worked for the railroad and Auburn Sanitary Landfill and called square dancing at Buck Lake Ranch. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Arthur (Mabel M) Ellis of Kendallville; a stepson; a brother, Orley of Bremen; 8 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Three brothers, Marzel, Russell and Merlin; a sister, Gladys; and a granddaughter, Karen Ellis, preceded him in death. Services today in Calvary Chapel Worship Center in Auburn. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. + 12-26-1990
Miller Carlyle J, 73, Cromwell, died March 29 in his home. He was born in Goshen on Jan. 1, 1905, a son of Alfred and Suzanne (Flager) Miller. He and Martha Leslie were married on July 24, 1954 in Cromwell. He was retired from Goshen Mfg. Co. Surviving are his wife; a son, Kim, Cromwell; two daughters, Mrs. Ray (Cindy) Hunt, Enterprise, Fla., and Amy at home; two brothers, Bernard and Frances of Goshen; and four sisters, Mrs. George (Eloise) Fry, Mrs. Sylvia Lindsley, Mrs. Leonard (Winifred) Crispyn, and Mrs. Helen McKinstry of Goshen; and 3 grandchildren. Funeral April 2 in Orr Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 3-29-1978
Miller Carmon C, 86, died Monday in Ligonier Health Facility. He was born July 11, 1910 in West Unity, Ohio to Charles and Blanche (Hartzler) Miller. On Oct. 30, 1938 in Topeka he married Ruth Coss. He was a 1929 graduate of Topeka High School and retired in 1981 as Noble County sanitation officer. He was a member of Ligonier Masonic Lodge 185 and Elks Lodge 451. Surviving are his wife; a son, Stephen of Goshen; a daughter, Mrs. David (Elaine) Geeting of Newark, Calif.; and 5 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters. Funeral Saturday in Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 7-29-1996
Miller Catherine M, 98, of Ege, died January 12, 2007 at Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. She was born November 29, 1908 in New York, N.Y. to William and Mary (Riley) Wren. She married Gustave A. Miller May 31, 1930 in New York, N.Y. He died January 6, 1991. She lived in North Bergen, N.J. until moving to Noble County in 1976. In North Bergen she was employed in the meat department of the Shop Rite Grocery for 6 years. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Ege. Surviving are 3 daughters and 2 sons-in-law, Grace Sanders of Port Richey, Fla., Kathy and Ed Tipton of Churubusco, and Barbara and Robert Huff of Denver, Colo.; 6 grandchildren and 13 great- grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by 7 brothers and sisters. Services Wednesday in Immaculate Conception Church. Burial, Ege Cemetery. ~ 1-14-2007
Miller Cecil Faye, 101, died March 22, 1998 in Shepherd of the Hill nursing home. She was born in Green Twp, Noble County, Nov. 2, 1896 to Amos C. and Amanda J. (Friend) Kepford. She married Clesson Miller and he preceded her in death. She was a millinery designer for C.T. Pigeon Millinery in Fort Wayne. Surviving are a niece and nephew. She was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Ethel Gaff and Evelyn McCarty. Memorial services Friday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 3-23-1998
Miller Charles, 58, former Kendallville resident, died Thursday at his residence in Wabash. Born April 18, 1923 in Roann, he was the son of Isaac and Zella (Reed) Miller. A veteran of WW II, he was a plasterer and brick mason. He was a member of Wabash American Legion and Wabash Valley CB Club. Surviving are his mother in Wabash; a son, James; three sisters and two half-sisters, three brothers and a half-brother. Services today at Grandstaff-Hentgen-Miner Funeral Home. Burial, Enterprise Cemetery near Roann. + 2-11-1982
Miller Charles Ellis, 83, son of Emanuel and Catherine (Spangle) Miller, was born in York Twp, in Aug. 1864, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harry B. Fuller in Elkhart Jan. 2, 1948. On April 26, 1891 he married Harriet Rosella Stults at Wolf Lake. She died Jan. 3, 1939 at Brimfield. His early married life was spent in and around Wolf Lake where he taught in the public schools for 6 years, and he and Mrs. Miller kept the post office for 15 years. He was a member of the Baptist Church. After leaving Wolf Lake he engaged in farming near Brimfield, Ind. until the death of his wife, when he went to live with his daughter in Elkhart. Surviving is the daughter, Ilo and husband; one granddaughter, Thella; and one great-grandson; two brothers, John C. of Sturgis, Mich., and Harry R. of Mishawaka. Funeral Jan. 6 in Wolf Lake Baptist Church. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 1-?-1948
Miller Chester, 64, Syracuse, died Saturday at his home. He was born in Kosciusko County March 13, 1908 and married Margaret Poscharscky in Warsaw June 26, 1928. Surviving are the widow; three daughters, Mrs. Jack (Carol) Kneller, Columbia City, Mrs. Glen (Berniece) Knisley, Syracuse, and Mrs. Roger (Sandra) Baumgartner, Milford; 7 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; 4 brothers, Dallas, Syracuse, Harlan, Cromwell, Mirl and Vlouris, North Webster; two sisters, Mrs. Ora Miller, Syracuse and Mrs. John Myers, Larwill. Services Monday in Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse. Burial, North Webster Cemetery. + 6-1972
Miller Chris, 74, died at the South Whitley Rest Home. Funeral was Thursday at McKee & Clark Funeral Home. Burial, Cedar Chapel Cemetery. He had resided in and near LaOtto most of his life. Survivors are a daughter, Fern, at home and a son, Willard, of Dundee, Illinois, two grandchildren; two half-brothers and one half- sister. ~ 6-15-1950
Miller Clara F, 84, 516 N. Main St., died Saturday in McCray Hospital. Born June 7, 1889 in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Fred and Rickie (Baade) Tielker. She married Fred C. Miller March 2, 1912 in Fort Wayne. She lived in the area 54 years, moving from Fort Wayne. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Helen Rollins, North Colony Shores, Kendallville, and Mrs. Paul (Louise) Treesh, Cree Lake; 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 4-?-1974
Miller Clara R, 88, Helmer, died at her residence Friday. She was born Feb. 2, 1894 in Kendallville to William and Ola (Boszor) Kline and was married May 28, 1922 in Noble County to Oscar Miller. He died Feb. 15, 1975. Surviving are 4 daughters, Mrs. Ralph (Berdena) Smart, Kendallville, Mrs. Sam (Clara) Boleyn, Helmer, Mrs. Ernest (Emma) Gaff, Columbia City, and Mrs. Jack (Mary) Hicks, Rockford, Ill.; a son, Donald, Kendallville; a sister, Mrs. Bernice Easterday, Kendallville; 19 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; and 8 great-great-grandchildren. Three brothers and a son preceded her in death. Services Monday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 1-14-1983
Miller Clarence L, 42, Kendallville foundry worker, died in flames which early Tuesday destroyed his housecar at Brady’s Landing near Sylvan Lake at Rome City. A resident of Noble County most of his life, he had been employed at Kendallville the last 22 years. He and his wife had resided in the housecar since last June. Surviving are the widow, Nora; three daughters, Mrs. Hollie Strater, Mrs. Fred Rowlison and Dorothy Miller of Kendallville; a stepson, Robert Fish of near Albion; three sisters, Mrs. Carl Kline and Mrs. L. M. Kreischer of Kendallville, and Mrs. Leone Lash of Hudson; 3 brothers, Oscar, Clyde and John of Kendallville. Funeral Wednesday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 9-?-1941
Miller Cleo, 73, of R. 1, Cromwell, died Saturday at St. Mary’s Hospital, Hobart. Born Sept. 27, 1909 in Wells County, she was the daughter of Amos and Della (Anderson) Householder. In 1930 she married Riley Miller who died in 1952. She had resided in the Cromwell and Hobart areas the past 19 years where she and her husband raised and processed capon chickens. Surviving are a daughter, Marilyn Plank, and two sons, Kenton and Marvin, all of R. 1, Cromwell; a sister, Carrie Wright, Anderson; a brother, Harold, Fort Wayne; 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday at Ulrey-Moore-Renner Funeral Home, Cromwell. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 8-27-1983
Miller Clesson A, 83, of R. 1, Wawaka, died Wednesday in McCray Hospital. Born Dec. 5, 1901 in Allen County, he was the son of William and Ida Mae (Rousch) Miller. On Nov. 4, 1930 in Brimfield he married Cecil Kepford. He moved from Fort Wayne 40 years ago to the Wawaka area where he was former owner of Miller’s Sand & Gravel. He was a former member of the Brimfield Lions Club and Rome City Business Association and West Lakes Conservation Club. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Evelyn McCarty of Bryan, Ohio; a half-sister; three grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Services Saturday in Hutchins-Armes Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 3-21-1984
Miller Clyde Henry, 78, R. 2, Kendallville, died Feb. 23 in McCray Hospital. He was born in Fremont Oct. 3, 1905, the son of Edward and Josephine (Eytcheson) Miller. He married Virginia Myers Feb. 21, 1931 in Albion. He was a retired employee of McCray Refrigerator Co. in Kendallville. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Phyllis) Buker, LaPorte, and Mrs. Richard (Audra) Conley, LaGrange; a son, Edward L., Avilla; three sisters, Wilda Kreischer and Lola Marie Kline, both Kendallville, and Leone Lash, Show Low, Ariz.; 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Services Saturday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home in Kendallville. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. ~ 3-1-1984 + 2-23-1984
Miller Clyttie N "Kit", 93, died Wednesday in Betz Nursing Home. She retired in 1949 with 15 years of service as an inspector for Essex Wire. She was a member of Cedar Lake Church of Christ, Waterloo. She was born Sept. 13, 1904 in Merriam, Noble County, to David and Nellie (Priest) Madden. Her first husband, Leon C. Walter, died in 1946. She married David C. Miller on March 8, 1952 in Angola and he preceded her in death. Surviving are a daughter, Donna J. Bailey of Auburn; a sister, Goldie McKeeman of Fort Wayne; 6 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Marion; a grandson; 4 brothers and 4 sisters. Graveside services Saturday in Sparta Cemetery. + 7-8-1998
Miller Constance K, 93, died June 1, 2003 at Parkview Noble Hospital. She was a 1929 graduate of Kendallville High School and a member of Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall in Kendallville. She was born in Attica, Ind., March 19, 1910 to Clement and Susan (Clark) Williams. She married Warren J. Miller Dec. 1, 1934 in Kendallville. Surviving are her husband; a daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Brent Grawcock of Albion; a son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Regina Miller of Scottsdale, Ariz.; 2 grandsons, Donovan and Jonathon Miller; and one granddaughter and her husband, Kim and John Washam of Nashville. She was preceded in death by 6 brothers and one sister. Services Friday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 6-3-2003
Miller Cora, daughter of Moses and Hannah Harrold, was born September 29, 1878 and died March 6, 1953. She married Andrew Miller December 7, 1893. They had two daughters and one son. She leaves her husband Andrew, two daughters, Mrs. Tresy Boren of Huntertown and Mrs. Eva Keller of Fort Wayne; a son, William Miller of Fort Wayne; six grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; one sister; two brothers. Funeral in Sonday Funeral Home at Churubusco. Burial, Cedar Chapel Cemetery. ~ 3-12-1953
Miller Crist C Jr, 52, of Wawaka, was dead on arrival Wednesday at McCray Hospital from an apparent heart attack. Born Nov. 8, 1932 in Hicksville, Ohio, he was the son of Crist and Sara (Schrock) Miller. On Dec. 12, 1964 in Brimfield, he married Phyllis Brown. He had lived most of his life in Noble County, was a truck driver for Kidd & Co., Ligonier, and a member of Brimfield United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife; two sons, Dennis of Albion, and Douglas of Mesa, Ariz.; two stepsons, Craig Miller of Rome City and Michael Miller of Wawaka; two stepdaughters, Pastor Judy Moore, Kendallville, and Nancy Martin, Auburn; three sisters, Mrs. N. M. (Mary) Miller and Mrs. Calvin (Ida) Lambright of Topeka; and Mrs. Manas (Saraetta) Miller of Shipshewana; three brothers, Ralph of Milford, Ben of Wolcottville, and Elmer of Topeka. Services Saturday at Brimfield United Methodist Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 6-26-1985
Miller Crystal Lynn, one-day old daughter of James Edward and Sandra Jean (Anthony) Miller, R. 1, Wawaka, died Wednesday at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Sept. 7, 1982 in McCray Hospital. Surviving are her parents; two sisters, Kitty Sue and Rebecca at home; four brothers, Paul R. with the Air Force, Roger Allen, Thomas and William at home; grandmothers, Edna Frick of Wawaka, and Gladys Anthony of Corunna. Graveside services Saturday at the Waterloo Memorial Cemetery. + 9-8-1982
Miller Curtis L, 77, died April 18, 1983 at Fort Wayne Parkview Hospital from a heart attack. Born in Cromwell to George Washington and Mary Izora Winebrenner Miller, he graduated from Cromwell High School and farmed in Jefferson Twp and on the Wolf Road before moving to Columbia Twp, Whitley County, in 1947. On June 26, 1932 he married Mabel E. Sarnow in Goshen. Surviving are his wife; a sister, Mrs. Levi (Beulah) Price of Albion; a brother, Otto Miller of Kimmell; a daughter; a grandson. He was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. Funeral April 21 at Smith & Sons Funeral Home in Columbia City. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 4-18-1983
Miller Daisy M, 90, of Cromwell, died Monday in Alfran Nursing Home in Columbia City. She was born June 21, 1888 in Wolf Lake and married Jack Miller in Cromwell Feb. 5, 1905. He died in 1965. She was a lifetime area resident and a member of the Cromwell United Methodist Church. Only nieces and nephews survive. Funeral Wednesday in Ulrey-Moore Funeral Home in Cromwell. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 4-?-1979
Miller Daniel C, 85, formerly of R. 1, Topeka, died Wednesday in Greencroft Nursing Center, Goshen. He was born Jan. 8, 1902 in Reno County, Kan., the son of Jacob P. and Anna (Bontrager) Miller. On Sept. 16, 1921 in Kansas he married Ida Troyer. He moved to Topeka in 1943 from Hutchinson, Kan., and was a self-employed farmer. He was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church. Surviving are his wife at Greencroft; three daughters, Mrs. Joe (Edna) Gingerich of Ligonier, Mrs. Omer (Dora) Troyer of Goshen, and Mrs. Ralph (Anna Mae) Hooley of Three Rivers, Mich.; a son, Calvin of Goshen; a sister, Mrs. Jonas (Susie) Miller of Middlebury; a brother, Chris of Howe; 19 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. One son, Jacob, preceded him in death in 1967. Services Sunday in Maple Grove Mennonite Church, Topeka. Burial, Maple Grove Cemetery. + 12-23-1987
Miller David, 77, died Monday at the Old People’s Home near this place. The remains were taken to the home of his son in Kendallville and the funeral will be held today. Burial at Wilmot in Kosciusko County. ~1-28-1909
Miller David A, 77, of Avilla, died July 18, 2012, in his residence. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from International Harvester and was a farmer. He was born Dec. 20, 1934, in DeKalb County to Cecil and Bessie (Perkins) Miller. Surviving are 3 daughters, Carolyn (Brad) Shambarger of Kendallville, Debby (Monty) McCoy of Climbing Hill, Iowa, and Vicki Harmon of Kendallville; 4sons, Mike (Carolyn) Miller of Rome City, Clay Miller of Rome City, Andrew Miller of South Carolina, and Joel Miller of South Carolina; 10 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Judy (Larry) Harder of Gas City and Jane (Harold) Shivler of Angola; and 3 brothers, Tommy Miller of Fort Wayne, Gene (Barbara) Miller of Kendallville, and Paul (Peggy) Miller of Waterloo. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Marjorie Miller and Ann Miller, and 3 brothers, Wayne Miller, Joe Miller, and Russell Miller. Funeral Saturday in Young Family Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 7-20-2012
Miller David C, 67, Ligonier, died Wednesday at his residence from an apparent coronary. Born Sept. 2, 1911 in Deshler, Ohio, he was the son of Carl and Mae (Wallen) Miller. He married Clyttie Walton March 8, 1957 in Angola. He had been a Ligonier resident the past 20 years coming from Fort Wayne. He was a retired truck driver and veteran of WW II. Survivors include the wife, a stepdaughter, Mrs. Alfred (Donna Jean) Bailey, Auburn; three sisters, Mrs. Gladys MacDonald, Leipsic, Ohio, Mrs. Vivian Cearbaugh, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Betty Shroder, Columbia City; 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral Friday in Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 6-28-1978
Miller David Joseph, 50, of Cromwell, died April 30, 2004 at his home. He was a delivery driver for UPS for 17 years and a member of Stone's Hill Community Church. He was born July 15, 1953 in Wolf Lake to Joseph and Gilva (Fausnaugh) Miller. On Oct. 20, 1984 in Stone's Hill Church he married Kenda Miller. Surviving are his father; his wife; a son, Min; 3 daughters, Laura, Janelle and Maria; and 2 sisters and a brother-in-law, Billie Brown of Ligonier and Becky and Kim Hausbach of Goshen. Services Tuesday at Stone's Hill Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 5-2-2004
Miller David K Jr., staff sergeant, was killed in action on Jan. 4 this year. The final word came to Mr. and Mrs. David K. Miller of Wawaka through the International Red Cross from the German government. He had completed his 17th mission as bombardier over enemy territory and it is thought he was lost in the Italian Zone. + 1-?-1944
Miller David Leroy, 45, of R. 2, Wolcottville, died today at his residence. Born in Nappanee Feb. 26, 1942, he was the son of Valentine and Lizzie Ann (Christner) Miller. On Feb. 10, 1968 in Howe, he married Frances Ruthann Lock. He had moved to this area 12 years ago from Fort Wayne. He had also lived in Ontario and was a civil engineer for the Indiana Highway Dept. He was a Cub Scoutmaster in Wolcottville three years and Little League baseball coach two years. He was a member of the Wolcottville United Methodist Church, Indiana State Engineering Association, Alpha Omega Tau, Indiana Institute of Technology, National Society of Professional Engineers, Moose Lodge of LaGrange, and American Legion of Fort Wayne. He was an Army veteran and graduated in 1974 with a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering. Surviving are his wife; his mother in Goshen; a daughter, Brenda Kay, and a son, David Allen at home; two sisters, Goldie Yoder of Millersburg and Sarah Roth of Sarasota, Fla.; his twin brother, Arthur L. of Baton Rouge, La.; and two other brothers, Verlin L. of Wooster, Ohio, and Raymond L. of Elkhart. Services Monday in United Methodist Church, Wolcottville. Burial, Woodland Cemetery. + 3-6-1987
Miller David P was born in Lancaster County, Pa., May 10, 1853, and was the last surviving member of a family of ten brothers and sisters. He came to Indiana when six years old onto a farm about three miles south of Topeka. On Sept. 23, 1878 he married Alice Eagles. There are two children, Clara E. Morrison, and Wrayburn E. Miller. At the time of his marriage he was deputy sheriff under Nathaniel P. Eagles. In 1901 he entered the Pullman service from which he was retired in 1927. Since that time he has made his home at "Wildacre" in the outskirts of Albion. Funeral at the home on May 8. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 5-?-1936
Miller Delbert I was born Feb. 1, 1877 and died April 12, 1957. Services at Williams Funeral Home April 15. Burial, Woodland Cemetery. + 4-12-1957
Miller Delphia, 66, died April 30, 2007 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born in Garrett, Ky. on Feb. 5, 1941 to Crit and Maggie (Bradley) Handshoe. She married Leroy J. Miller on July 4, 1959 in Brimfield. He died in 1986. She had been employed with Essex Wire in Ligonier for 12 years and in the maintenance department of the former McCray Hospital. Surviving are 2 sons, Robert and Ronald of Wawaka; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Glenna and G. C. Johnson of LaOtto and Antha and John Bailey of Auburn; a brother, Garman Handshoe of Fort Wayne. She was also preceded in death by a son, Rickey; 3 brothers, Pard, Arnold and Garnel Handshoe; and 3 sisters, Ruth Bailey, Julie Conley and Edith Cook. Services Thursday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 5-1-2007
Miller Dennis R Jr., son of Dennis R. and Judy Miller, R. 1, Wawaka, was stillborn Wednesday in St. Joseph Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Surviving are the parents; a sister, Stephanie at home; 3 brothers, Shawn Loy of Fort Wayne, and Chris and Jason at home; and grandparents, Jack and Ruth Ford of Fort Wayne. Graveside services Friday in Orange Cemetery, Rome City. + 10-19-1988
Miller Dewey C, 62, husband of Mrs. Marjorie Miller, Noble County treasurer, died Saturday in McCray Hospital. An automobile mechanic before becoming ill, he was born March 20, 1898, in Hicksville, Ohio, a son of Willis A. and Elzina Miller, and came to Kendallville at the age of 13. He served in both the Mexican Border War and WW I and was a member of the First Methodist Church, American Legion and VFW. Surviving in addition to the widow, the former Marjorie Hess, to whom he was married October 15, 1921, are a son, Dean D. Miller, of Cheyenne, Wyo., a daughter, Mrs. Alice A. Dean, of Rome City; his father, a resident of Lansing, Mich.; 4 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mrs. Anna Harmon of Hudson and Mrs. Mary Mominee of Lansing, and a brother, Paul F. Miller of Saginaw, Mich. Services Tuesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 12-22-1960 + 12-?-1960
Miller Donald E "Red", 80, died Dec. 3, 2000 at Kendallville Manor. He was born Aug. 31, 1920 in Kendallville to Harvey and Clara (Kline) Miller. His father died that year and he was raised by a stepfather, Oscar D. Miller, who died Feb. 15, 1975. His mother died Jan. 14, 1983. A U.S. Navy veteran, he retired from American Hoist & Derrick of Fort Wayne and was previously employed by Kendallville's Flint & Walling. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Kendallville and American Legion Post 86. On Aug. 30, 1939 he married Becky A. Jaquay. She died Oct. 12, 1983. On March 15, 1997 he married Mary K. Young. Surviving are his wife; 6 sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Linda Miller, Larry and Cathy Young and Michael and Pat Young of Kendallville, Rex and Janet Miller of Huntertown, Clyde and Sheri Miller of Auburn and John and Pat Young of Lee's Summit, Mo.; one daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Jack Lewis of Kendallville; 3 sisters, Clara Boleyn of Helmer, Emma Jane Gaff of Columbia City and Mary Hicks of Corunna; 33 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a son, Floyd in 1997; a brother, Everett Kline; and a sister, Berdena Smart. Services Wednesday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. + 12-4-2000
Miller Dorothy L, 75, Topeka, died last Tuesday at Miller’s Merry Manor in LaGrange. She was born Oct. 6, 1905 in LaGrange County and had lived in Topeka most of her life. Surviving are one son, Auburn (Red) Haggard; two grandchildren; one brother, Carmon Miller, Ligonier, and one sister, Mrs. Nadine Kohl, Carson, Calif. Funeral last Thursday in Ulrey Funeral Home in Topeka. Burial, Maple Grove Cemetery. + 1-?-1981
Miller Dorothy M, 92, of Kendallville, died May 3, 2005 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home. She was a former member of Faith United Methodist Church. She was born April 12, 1913 in Green Twp, Noble County, to George and Mary (Ely) Conklin. On Feb. 27, 1932 in Albion she married Wilbur W. Miller. He died April 6, 1971. Surviving are 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Alda Miller of Kendallville and Arsula and John Elston of Fort Wayne; 2 granddaughters, Nedra Holder and Jonett Welston-Paige; 5 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son, Willard; a sister, Eva Hammel; and 3 brothers, Ray, Charlie and Everett Conklin. Services Thursday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 5-4-2005
Miller Dortha J, 80, died Sunday at her Wolf Lake home. She was born in Noble County March 7, 1910, the daughter of Frank and Ida (Curtis) Dazey. On June 30, 1934 in Wolf Lake she married Prentiss Albert Miller. He died Jan. 22, 1987. She was a cook at Wolf Lake School and a member of Wolf Lake Baptist Church. Surviving are a son, Frank of Kimmell; 3 daughters, Mrs. Theron (Lenora) Leitch of Wolf Lake, Mrs. Forrest (Monna) Parks of Avilla, and Mrs. Robert (Lecinda) Kiesling of Columbia City; a sister, Ruth Hanlon of Albion; 20 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 grandsons, Todd and Lynn Leitch; 2 brothers, Alonzo and James Dazey; and 3 sisters, Eva Bell, Velma Tomlinson and Jessie Price Kelly. Services Wednesday in Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 5-26-1990
Miller Doyle Franklin, 72, of Valparaiso, died Sunday in the Valparaiso Hospital. Born Aug. 12, 1907, he was the son of Emory and Pearl (Parr) Miller. He was raised in Kendallville and was retired from Cooper-Jarrett as a truck driver. Survivors are his wife, Delora; 3 daughters; 4 sons; a brother, Donald of Auburn; and 7 grandchildren. A sister, Mabel Boyer; and a brother, Paul, preceded him in death. Funeral Wednesday at Wetmore Funeral Home, Valparaiso. + 1980
Miller Drusilla, wife of J. G. Miller of Wawaka, daughter of Luther G. Cook of Cameron, Mo., was born in Perry Twp Dec. 22, 1861, and died at the residence of her father-in-law in Wawaka Feb. 12. She was married to J. G. Miller Dec. 24, 1884. In April last they went west, locating in Cherryvale, Kansas. Her health was still failing and they came back to Indiana. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Funeral in the M. E. Church at Ligonier Feb. 14. ^ 2-26-1886
Miller Edith B (Lemmon), 77, died Thursday in Gainesville Hospital in Gainesville, Fla. Surviving are her husband, Jack Miller of Gainesville; 2 daughters, Susan Schelton of Nashville, Tenn., and Mary Jane House of Knoxville, Tenn.; a sister, Mary E. Shively of Syracuse; 2 brothers, Fred Lemmon of Marion, Ill., and Tony Lemmon of Fort Wayne; 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Memorial services June 11 at Ligonier Presbyterian Church. + 6-2-1994
Miller Edna, 65, Fort Wayne, sister of Mrs. John Fischer, Avilla, died Thursday of last week. She was a lifelong resident of Fort Wayne and was a member of Emmaus Lutheran Church. Surviving are the husband, Walter Jr.; two sons, Ronald, Fort Wayne, and Maurice, Van Wert, O., three grandchildren; one other sister, Miss Adele Wietfeldt, Fort Wayne; and a brother, Clarence Wietfeldt, Fort Wayne. Services Monday at Wellman’s Funeral Home. Burial, Covington Memorial Gardens. ~ 5-31-1962
Miller Edward S, 100, one of Kendallville’s oldest residents, died Thursday in McCray Hospital. He was born Sept. 3, 1869 in Wood County, Ohio to William A. and Harriet Mains Miller. He married Myra C. Grubb Oct. 24, 1891 and has lived in this area since he was 8 years old. His wife died Dec. 24, 1965. A retired farmer and a member of Mitchell St. United Methodist Church, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. William Davey, W. Williams St.; two sons, Vogal E., LaGrange, and Warren J., Kendallville; a brother, Marvin A., Bradenton, Fla.; 5 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Three sisters and 5 brothers preceded him in death. Funeral Sunday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 7-?-1970
Miller Eldon S, 82, of Ligonier, died Monday in Goshen Hospital. Born June 21, 1903 in New Paris, he was the son of William and Dora (Young) Miller. On Oct. 16, 1924 he married Blossom Miller, who died in 1981. A 53-year Ligonier area resident, he was a retired Metropolitan Life Insurance agent. He was a member of the Ligonier Presbyterian Church, F & A M Lodge, 185, Fort Wayne Mizpah Shrine Temple, Valley Scottish Rite, Noble County Shrine Club and Ligonier Elks. Surviving are 3 daughters, Bonnie Sheley of Columbia City, Dixie Donham of Lorida, Fla.; and Georgena "Gene" Moser of Ligonier; a sister, Marie Brookins and a brother, Roy, both of New Paris; 9 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services Thursday in Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 5-5-1986
Miller Eliza (Browand) was born in Erie County, Pa., Feb. 15, 1836, died in Kendallville, Sept. 16, 1883. She was 47 years 7 months and one day old. She came to Fort Wayne, Ind. in the spring of 1845 with her parents where she lived until the summer of 1856 when she came to Kendallville to visit her sister, Mrs. M. M. Bowen, and while there was married to Reuben Miller on Dec. 25, 1856. She had four children, Katie, William B., Mason M. and George W., who all survive her. Her husband died Oct. 17, 1879. Her parents moved near Kendallville in the fall of 1862. Her father died May 3, 1883 at the age of eighty-one. She was not able to attend his funeral. She has been sick over one year with consumption. She leaves her four children, a mother, one sister, and eight brothers. + 9-16-1883 ^ 9-21-1883
Miller Elizabeth died at Lisbon Feb. 23, aged 73 years, 8 months and 29 days. She was born near Toronto, Canada May 24, 1811; subsequently moved to Ohio where she was married to C. P. Smith, raising a family of 8 children, 6 of whom are still living. She with the family moved to Indiana in 1857 and was left a widow in 1859. In 1860 she married John Miller, who died in 1881. She was the mother of C. C. Smith and Mrs. Menzo Graham and died at the residence of the latter in Lisbon last Monday. ^ 2-27 & 3-6-1885
Miller Elizabeth (Unger) settled in 1843; died March 27, 1895, aged 82 years, 11 months and 14 days. ^ 6-14-1895
Miller Elizabeth D died Thursday in her Slidell, La. home. She was born in Noble County to Melvin and Pearl (Thomas) Drain. She married Paul DeLoss Miller, who died in 1976. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Slidell, La., Ligonier OES and Study Club. Survivors include a daughter, Saralyn Barnes of Slidell, La.; one brother, Dan Drain of Lincoln, Neb.; and 4 grandchildren. Memorial services Monday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier. + 11-2-1995
Miller Ella, 71, died Jan. 3 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ralph Smith, of complications. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Charles Walter and Mrs. O. F. Haller of Kendallville; one son, Walter of Fairfield Twp; and a sister, Mrs. Charles Moots of Urbana, O. Funeral Wednesday at Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 1-?-1942
Miller Ella Marie, 97, of Ligonier, died April 18, 2008 at Greencroft Nursing Center in Goshen. She was a member of an the organist for Ligonier Presbyterian Church. She was a member of BPW in Ligonier and Ligonier Historical Society. She was employed by Wilkinson Quilt Co, Ligonier High School as a secretary, Dr. Quentin Stultz and Sroufe Mfg. in Ligonier. She was born June 17, 1910 in Ligonier to Archie E. and Cora (Seager) Snyder. She married Walter Kitson in Nappanee on Jan. 10, 1932. He died in 1942. She married Robert B. Miller on Feb. 12, 1964 in Ligonier. He died in 1977. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, James and Nancy Kitson of Goshen; 3 stepchildren; 13 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Frances Robinson. Services Tuesday at J.A. Brazzell and Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 4-19-2008
Miller Ellen R, 98, Garrett, died Dec. 16 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Garrett. She was born in Noble County, the daughter of Joel C. and Mary VanGorder of Avilla. She was a member of United Methodist Church in Garrett. Surviving are Harriett Shaffer, a stepdaughter, of Garrett; a stepson, Robert Miller, Fort Meyers, Fla.; one brother, Paul J., Avilla; one granddaughter, Mary Ellen Schmidt, Fort Wayne; and several great-grandchildren. Services Wednesday at McKee-Miles Funeral Home in Garrett. ~ 12-19-1985
Miller Ellen S, 85, of Avilla, died May 29, 2012, at Provena Sacred Heart Nursing Home in Avilla. She was born in Garrett, Kentucky, on October 26, 1926, to Patton and Amy (Gayhart) Cox. She married John C. Montel on November 11, 1947, in Wabash County, Indiana, and he died July 24, 1968. She married her second husband, Floyd L. Miller, on August 30, 1974, in Kendallville and he died September 4, 2010. She worked for the Tokheim Corporation in Albion for several years, retiring in 1992. She attended the Faith Freewill Baptist Church in Kendallville. Survivors include 3 daughters; Linda Pollock of Pleasant Lake, Deb and Kirk Rockenbaugh of Warsaw and Pam and Dwayne Barker of Rockford, Illinois; 2 sons, John and Carol Montel of LaGrange and Jim and Pam Montel of Kendallville; two stepdaughters; 20 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; 9 great-great-grandchildren; 4sisters, Norma Gwen and Larry Pant of Kendallville; Anna Mae and Mont Conley of Kendallville; Elizabeth “Lizy” Girolami of Fairfield, Ohio, and Catherine and Dick Childers of Albion; and one brother, Melvin and Marge Cox of Huntington. She was preceded in death by 4 brothers, Carl, Bill, George and Charlie Cox; and 2 sisters, Fern Gillenwater and Amel Coburn. Funeral June 1 at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. ^ 5-31-2012
Miller Elmer Mrs, mother of Mrs. William Ross of Albion, died of a heart attack at her home in Greensburg, Dec. 3, 1963. Other survivors include a son, Lewis of Greensburg. + 12-3-1962
Miller Elsie M, about 68, (b. 7-3-1880 - d. 12-7-1948) wife of William P. Miller, died at her home north of Wawaka Tuesday. They formerly lived in Jefferson Twp. Survivors include the husband; 5 children; 22 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren and 2 sisters. Funeral the 10th at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home in Albion. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. + 12-?-1948
Miller Elsie R, 90, of Collegeville, Pa., and formerly of Garrett and Orland, Ind., died Dec. 6, 2010 at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center in Pottstown, Pa. She was born June 4, 1920 in Garrett to Roy and Ida (VanWye) Yarde. She was a graduate of Fort Wayne Business College and worked for Kruger's Market 1961-1979. She married Charles H. Miller on May 11, 1941 in Garrett. He died March 13, 1998. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Garrett and later the Brighton Chapel in Howe. Surviving are her children, Larry (Mary) Miller of Garrett, Ronald (Glenda) Miller of Garrett and Diane (Robert) Spurgeon of Collegeville, Pa.; her grandchildren, Kelly (Ronald ) Getts, Todd (Leigh) Miller, Tracy Nash, Sherry (Warren) Southard and Tamara (James) Nier-Duffy; 8 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and a sister, Viola Hillegass of Auburn. She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Jay and Arthur Yarde. Services Dec. 13 at First Baptist Church in Garrett. Burial, Embry Cemetery. ^ 12-8-2010
Miller Emanual T, 70, of Bear Lake, R. 4, Albion, died June 15, 1956 in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. A retired General Electric Co. worker in Fort Wayne, he had lived at the local address about 5 years. The body was taken to the funeral home in Fort Wayne for services Monday. + 6-?-1956
Miller Emma, about 79, died Sept. 25, 1954 at the St. Francis Hospital in Peoria, Ill. Funeral was Tuesday at a funeral home in Peoria. Burial was in Peoria. She and her husband George made their home here with their son-in-law and daughter, Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Nash, for several years. Surviving are the husband and daughter, another daughter, Mrs. Clair Lee of Peoria; a son, Russell of Chicago; 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. + 9-?-1954
Miller Esther "Elma", 89, of R. 1, Millersburg, died Sunday in Miller’s Merry Manor of LaGrange. She was born Sept. 14, 1893 in Elkhart County. In 1931 she married Jacob Miller. She was a lifetime resident of the Millersburg area and a member of Zion United Church of Christ in Millersburg. Surviving are her husband; two sons, Richard Mault of Kendallville and Wayne Mault of Wolcottville; and one grandchild. Services Tuesday at Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 6-12-1983
Miller Esther, 79, R. 1, Kimmell, died Saturday in the Americana Nursing Home, Elkhart. Born Feb. 16, 1898 in Wells County, she was the daughter of Otis and Emma (Davis) Smith. She married Harlen Miller Nov. 11, 1915. She was a lifetime Noble County resident, a member of the Calvary Lutheran Church, Cromwell, its Dorcas Society, and Washington Twp Homemakers’ Club. Survivors include the husband; a daughter, Mrs. Albert (Viola) Lesh, R. 1, Cromwell; two sons, William, R. 4, Albion, and Arthur, R. 1, Kimmell; 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Services today in Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, North Webster Cemetery. + 12-?-1977
Miller Ethel May, daughter of H. F. and Nettie Miller, was born July 29, 1892 and died at Indianapolis March 26, 1910, aged 17 years 7 months and 27 days. The father, mother, one brother, one sister and one grandfather survive. ^ 4-5-1910
Miller Eula Jane, 92, of North Panellas Park, Fla., died Friday in Metropolitan General Hospital. She was born in Greenfield Mills Nov. 8, 1895, the daughter of Emaral A. and Liona (Kellam) Austin. She moved from Cleveland to Florida in 1960 and was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, St. Petersburg, Fla. She married Harry O. Miller, who died in 1962. Her only survivor is a niece, Leona "Peg" Blair of South Milford. Graveside services Monday in South Milford Cemetery. + 6-3-1988
Miller Evelyn L, 63, Defiance, Ohio, died October 23, 2004 in the Toledo Hospital. She was born in Noble County on May 21, 1941 to Karl and Erma (Brown) Bohnenberger, who preceded her in death. In 1960 she married Paul J. Miller. Surviving are her husband; 2 daughters, Mrs. Michael (Debra) Cerns, Defiance, and Donna Rohrs, Holgate, Ohio; 2 grandchildren; 3 brothers, George and Grover of Avilla and Glen of Wheatland, Wy.; a sister, Norma Jean Pippenger, Churubusco. She was a production worker at Dinner Bell Foods for 27 years and for 5 years at Young Spring & Wire, Archbold, Ohio; she served in the U.S. Army; and was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, where services were held. Burial, Riverview Cemetery. ~ 11-4-2004
Miller Faye W, 79, 608 S. Main St., died Tuesday in Goshen Hospital. Born Nov. 17, 1894 in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of Albert and Maude (Knight) Bordner. She married R. Burley Miller Aug. 6, 1914 in St. Joseph, Mich. He died in 1971. She moved to the Ligonier area 17 years ago from Detroit, Mich., and was a member of the Ligonier United Methodist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Kathryn Ruth, Ligonier. Services Friday in Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 10-?-1974
Miller Florence, 82, Pentwater, Mich., a former Kendallville resident and Corunna native, died last evening in Oceana Hospital, Hart, Mich. She was born Feb. 5, 1889 in Corunna to John H. and Emma J. (Kimmel) DuBois. She was married Feb. 6, 1907 in Kendallville to Bruce K. Miller, who died in 1957. She moved from Gary to Pentwater three years ago. She was a member of the First Methodist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Ray B. (Drucilla) Baker, Pentwater; two sons, Robert B., Gary, and J. Gordon, Mundelein, Ill.; 8 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. One sister preceded her in death. + 8-?-1971
Miller Florence B, 88, died today. Born Dec. 28, 1891 in New York, she was the daughter of William and Clara (Paine) Boyce. Her husband, Harry, preceded her in death. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. James (Helen) Hutton of R. 3, Kendallville; two sons, Arthur McGraw of Richmond, Va., and E. Donald McGraw of Taylors, S.C.; 4 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. A sister preceded her in death. Funeral Saturday in Hite Funeral Home with cremation to follow. + 1-?-1980
Miller Floyd L, 50, of Wawaka, died May 28 in McCray Hospital. He was born in Kendallville on June 19, 1946 to Donald and Gertrude (Jaquay) Miller. On June 20, 1965 in Kendallville he married Patricia J. Strater. He had moved from Rome City to Wawaka 12 years ago. He had been a welder for Beck Industries in Goshen for 20 years. He was a bass tournament fisherman. Surviving are his wife; his father; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Scott and Julie Miller of Albion, and Mark and Wanda Miller of Wolcottville; 3 brothers, Rex of Huntertown, Donald of Kendallville, and Clyde of Auburn; and 3 grandchildren, Justin, Amanda and Haley. Graveside services May 31 in Orange Cemetery. ~ 6-12-1997
Miller Floyd L, 88, of Avilla, died Sept. 4, 2010 at Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. He was born in Fort Wayne on Dec. 22, 1921 to Oral and Ruth (Zuber) Miller. He married Ellen S. Cox on Aug. 30. 1974. He was a farmer and worked at Form Tubes and Dexter Axle in Albion until retiring in 1985. He was a member of the former Faith Freewill Baptist Church in Kendallville. Surviving are his wife; 3 daughters, Linda Pollock of Hudson, Deb and Kirk Rockenbaugh of Warsaw, Pam and Dwayne Barker of Rockford, Ill.; 2 sons, John and Carol Montel of LaGrange and Jim and Pam Montel of Kendallville; 21 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Beulah Wright. Funeral Sept. 9 at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. ^ 9-5-2010
Miller Francis (Dingman) was born April 24, 1855 in York Twp. She died Jan. 21, 1929 at her home in Albion. She was one of nine children - five girls and four boys, all of whom had preceded her in death. She married S. J. Miller Sept. 22, 1875. They had one son, Harry of Albion. With the exception of a short period which was spent in Whitley County, her entire life was lived in Noble County. Besides her husband, she is survived by the son, two grandchildren, a number of nieces and nephews. + 1-?-1929
Miller Frances, 84, died May 4, 2004 in Tampa, Fla. Born Sept. 13, 1919 in Kendallville, she was the daughter of Dale and Fern Strater. Surviving are 2 daughters, Sherrill Zoller of Asheville, N.C., and Jan Behney of Arlington, Texas; 2 sons, Stuart Miller of Tampa, Fla., and Scott Miller of Roswell, Ga.; 2 sisters, Betty Strouse and Phyllis Sprandel of Kendallville; 3 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. No formal services. ^ 5-11-2004
Miller Frank H, 72, died Wednesday at his home in Beaverton, Mich. Surviving are his wife; a son, Truie; one grandson; 5 brothers, Ira J. Miller, Eldrick, Ca., J. B. Miller, Detroit, Charles Miller, Denver, Co., Arthur Miller, LaGrange, Chancey Miller, west of Ligonier; one sister, Mrs. W. W. Gibson of Bristol. Funeral Saturday at the Salem Church. Burial, Salem Cemetery. Ligonier Leader 8-20-1942 Contributed by Judy Richter
Miller Frank S, 48, was pronounced dead Tuesday in the emergency room of Elkhart General Hospital after suffering a massive heart attack while working at CMI Compounders Co. in Bristol. He was born Dec. 10, 1944 at Wolf Lake to Prentiss and Dortha J. (Dazey) Miller. On September 23, 1974 he married Sandra L. George. He graduated from Wolf Lake High School in 1963 and has resided near Kimmell the past 18 years. He was first employed by Dana Weatherhead in Columbia City for 17 years, later transferring to CMI Compounders. He was a member of Wolf Lake Baptist Church and Albion Eagles Lodge. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Mrs. Leonard (Toni) Knisely Underwood of Albion and Mrs. Jim (Melissa) Knisely Hill of Ligonier; 6 sons, Barry of Churubusco, Matthew of Arcola, Michael, Gerald and Vince Miller at home, and Rich Knisely of Va.; 3 sisters, Mrs. Theron (Lenora Jean) Leitch of Wolf Lake, Mrs. Forrest (Monna) Parks of Avilla and Mrs. Robert (Lecinda) Kiesling of Columbia City; and 8 grandchildren. Funeral Friday in Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 1-19-1993
Miller Franklin P, 91, a former resident of Avilla, died Thursday. A retired farmer, he made his home at 633 S. Main St. many years before moving to the William E. Morgan Medical Facility in Marshall, Mich., where he died. He was born Sept. 27, 1874, in Crawford County, Ohio, the son of William and Catherine Caris Miller. Surviving are the wife, Roxie; two daughters, Mrs. Wilbur (Thelma) Johns, Albion, Mich., and Mrs. Rosa Gingrich, Marshall, Mich.; a brother, Andrew, Albion; 4 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral Sunday in L. E. Berhalter & Son Funeral Home. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ~ 12-16-1965 + 12-?-1965
Miller Fred C, 84, Kendallville, died Tuesday in McCray Hospital. The son of Charles and Sarah (Huffer) Miller, he was born Aug. 26, 1889. He married Clara Tielker in Fort Wayne March 2, 1912. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge 276, Scottish Rite, Fort Wayne, and a 20 Year Club member at McCray Refrigeration Co., where he had been employed as an accountant for 35 years. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. I. A. (Helen) Rollins, North Colony Shore, and Mrs. Paul (Louise) Treesh, Cree Lake of Kendallville; 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. One daughter, two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Funeral Friday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 11-?-1973
Miller Freda E, 7, of R. 1, Ligonier, died after falling from a load of hay while driving the horses for her father and brothers at her home Monday morning, died Friday afternoon in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Jan. 18, 1966 in LaGrange. Her family are member of the Amish faith. Surviving are her parents; two brothers, Samuel E. and Lester; and 3 sisters, Barbara, Beulah and Irene at home; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Milt A. Yoder, R. 1, Ligonier, and Mr. and Mrs. Levi D. Mast, R. 1, Topeka. Funeral from the residence Monday. Burial, Hawpatch Cemetery. + 7-?-1973
Miller Frieda L, 71, of Ligonier and formerly of Topeka, died in Provena Sacred Heart nursing home in Avilla February 15, 2011. She was born on May 12, 1939, to Levi and Susanna (Schrock) Christner in LaGrange County. In June of 1975, she married Mike Miller. He died in 1993. She was a member of Wawasee Church of the Nazarene. Prior to retirement, she worked for several years at Pent Assembly in Rome City. Surviving are her daughter, Michelle (Jeff) Beaver of Ligonier; her stepdaughter; five grandchildren, Chase, Colton, Trey, Raegan and Caden; and her twin brother, Freeman (Pam) Christner of Virginia; and two sisters, Juanita Mast of Rome City and Anna (Bill) Mosley of Kendallville. She was preceded in death by one brother, Mervin Christner. Funeral Feb. 19 at Yeager Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 2-17-2011
Miller Garnette E, 66, died Monday in her Fort Wayne home. She is survived by her husband, Richard E.; a brother, James Holsworth, Fort Wayne; three sisters, Virginia Jacobs, Fort Wayne, Ruby Garr, Avilla, and Pauline White, Cromwell; and a stepsister, Virginia Baptist, also of Fort Wayne. Services Wednesday in C. M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home in Fort Wayne. Burial, Greenlawn Memorial Park. ~ 4-5-1984 + 4-2-1984
Miller Geneva Irene, 96, died Wednesday at McCray Hospital, Kendallville. She was born in DeKalb County on Jan. 7, 1901 to Edward and Mary Ella (Casey) Davidson. On May 15, 1920 in Coldwater, Mich., she married Guy Newton Miller. He died March 26, 1991. She and her husband were co-owners of Kendallville Bottling Co. 1931-59. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Sigma Beta Sorority and Lady Elks. Surviving are 2 daughters, Marilyn Sibert and Mrs. James (Shirley) Fraze of Kendallville; a sister, Amber Miller of LaGrange; 4 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother and a sister. Funeral Saturday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 5-7-1997
Miller George, 63, former Kendallville resident, died Monday in Presbyterian St. Luke Hospital, Indianapolis. He had recently lived in New Mexico. He was head of Universal Friction in Kendallville and a city councilman here at one time. Surviving are two sons, Greg, Carmel, Ind., and Gary, Muncie. Funeral Thursday in Smith Funeral Home in Carmel. Burial, Columbus, Ohio. + 9-?-1974
Miller George, 91, died Sept. 24, 1957 in the Kondas Nursing Home. He was a native of East Peoria, Ill. and a retired brick mason. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. J. R. Nash with whom he had been making his home, Mrs. Clair Lee of East Peoria; a son, Russell of Chicago; 5 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Edith of Peoria. Services and interment at East Peoria today. + 9-?-1957
Miller George F of Cromwell, died Sept. 30, 1964 in McCray Hospital. He was born Aug. 20, 1888 in Cromwell. He was a retired 30-year employee of the Berghoff Brewery in Fort Wayne, and a former resident of that city, returning to Cromwell several years ago. He is survived by a brother, Jack of Merriam. His wife, Anna, died in 1961. Funeral Friday at a Cromwell funeral home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 9-?-1964
Miller George W, who has been sick with consumption, died at the cottage of his sister, Mrs. Rossington at Sylvan Lake, Tuesday. Funeral was at the cottage Tuesday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery in the family lot. He was born in Kendallville on March 16, 1869 and died Aug. 23 at the age of 23 years, 5 months and 7 days from consumption. He leaves one sister, Mrs. Mary C. Rossington of Fort Wayne, Ind.; and one brother, Mason M. of Chicago, Ill. His father died Oct. 17, 1879 and his mother died Sept. 16, 1883; and his oldest brother died Oct. 18, 1885 at the age of 26. George was a graduate of the Spencerian Business College of Cleveland, Ohio. ^ 8-26 & 9-9-1892 + 8-23-1892
Miller George W was born May 24, 1844 and died Jan. 4, 1929, age 84 years, 7 months, 11 days. Hester Ann Stutzman was born Feb. 17, 1848 and died Jan. 7, 1929, age 80 years, 10 months, 21 days. They married Nov. 3, 1867. They had 8 children. One son, Milo, died 5 years ago. Those left are Ira and Chancey of Ligonier, Frank of Beaverton, Mich., Jesse of Pt. Burwell, Ontario, Charley of Denver, Colo., Arthur at home, and Mrs. Walter Gibson of Milford; 21 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren. They united with the Church of the Brethren early in life. Funeral at Rock Run Church northwest of Millersburg Wednesday. Burial, church cemetery. + 1-4-1929
Miller George W, 73, was found Sunday along side the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks a mile east of Hadley crossing at LaOtto. He had been visiting in Fort Wayne and left for the home of his son, Rolland, at LaOtto, where he resided. His only injuries were a fractured skull, and the cause of his death is only conjecture. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Eliza Banks, Miss Vida Miller, Mrs. Omega Burcham, and the son Rolland of LaOtto. + 5-?-1945
Miller George W, about 87, a retired farmer and lifelong resident of the Cromwell community, died Jan. 28 at Whitley County Hospital. He was born in Sparta Twp to Francis and Christina (Weade) Miller on Sept. 17, 1866. A lifelong resident of Noble County, he spent his farming career on the farm belonging to his father and which he purchased. He married Mary Izora Winebrenner on Nov. 11, 1887, and they had 8 children. Two children, Walter, and infant, and Calvin E. preceded him in death. Surviving are the widow; three sons, Ben and Curtis of Columbia City, and Otto of near Cromwell; 3 daughters, Mrs. Jessie LeCount of North Webster, Mrs. Levi Price of Albion, and Mrs. Virgil Clingerman of Churubusco; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a half-brother, Charles Lock of Albion. Funeral at Broadway Christian Church Saturday. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 1954
Miller Gerald L “Dink”, 75, of Albion, died Jan. 6, 2012 at North Ridge Village in Albion. He was born March 7, 1936, in Kendallville to Ura C. and Doris (Crusen) Miller. On June 5, 1959, he married Sue Ann Goodrich at the Ligonier Methodist Church. He served in the U. S. Army from 1954-1958. He worked for the City of Ligonier and for Monsanto in maintenance. He was a former Ligonier City councilman, a Ligonier volunteer fireman for 33 years, and a member of the American Legion, the Elks and the Red Knights Motorcycle Club. He is survived by his wife; his children, Mike (Jeana) Miller of Kendallville, Mark (Kim) Miller of Marion, and Casey (John Martin) Miller of Dallas, Texas; grandchildren, Megan (Mike) O’Neill and Brant (Lindsay Bledsoe) Miller; one great-grandchild, Jillian O’Neill; one brother, Jerry (Jill) Miller of Lake Whitney, Texas; 2 sisters, Dorothy (Mike) Stier and Carol (Joe) Peoni of Bradenton, Fla.; and 3 stepbrothers. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Mary Burns, and a twin brother, Harold Miller. Funeral at Yeager Funeral Home Tuesday. ^1-8-2012
Miller Gertrude "Becky", 61, of 240 Angling Road, died Wednesday at McCray Hospital. She was born in Noble County Jan. 10, 1922, the daughter of Elvia and Leone (Rimmel) Jaquay. On Aug. 30, 1939 in Kendallville she married Donald E. Miller. She had last worked for the Southern Michigan Janitorial Service and was a member of the First Church of God, Kendallville. Surviving are her husband; four sons, Rex of R. 3, Kendallville, Donald Jr. of Kendallville, Floyd of Rome City and Clyde of Douglas, Wyo.; three sisters, June of Kendallville, Mrs. Galen (Laurabell) Brock of Crossville, Tenn., and Mrs. William (Alice) Hart of R. 2, Kendallville; a brother, Samuel H. Jaquay of Kendallville; 9 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Services at the First Church of God, Kendallville Saturday. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. + 10-12-1983
Miller Gilva E, 78, died Feb. 18, 2003 at her home of an apparent heart attack. She had worked at Wirk Garment in Ligonier and as a custodian for West Noble School Corp. She was a member of Kimmell United Methodist Church. She was born in Kimmell Nov. 19, 1924 to Dora and Edith (Growcock) Fausnaugh. She married Joseph F. Miller May 3, 1952 in Burkett. Surviving are her husband; a son and daughter-in-law, David J. and Kenda Miller of Cromwell; 2 daughters and one son-in-law, Billie S. Brown of Ligonier and Becky L. and Kim Hausbach of Goshen; 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 4 sisters. Services Friday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 2-19-2003
Miller Gladys, 93, died Thursday at the Lakeland Nursing Home. Born Feb. 22, 1890 in Dublin, Ireland, she was the daughter of John Earl and Lucy Elizabeth (Bowman) Oram. She married John Fair Miller April 9, 1926. A resident of Ashley for the past 45 years, she was a registered nurse and worked in hospitals in Kendallville, Garrett, Auburn, DeKalb and Angola. Surviving are a son, John O., Belleville, Mich.; and one grandson. Services Monday at Kistler Funeral Home, Ashley-Hudson. Burial, Circle Cemetery. + 5-26-1983
Miller Glenn W, 74, of Mission, Texas, and formerly of the Albion and Churubusco area, died Oct. 23 in Mission Hospital, Mission, Texas, from injuries received in an auto accident. Born Feb. 12, 1913 in Falls City, Neb., he was the son of Fred and Sarah (Bertram) Miller. On Oct. 26, 1940 in Michigan, he married Alice Freck. He moved from Albion to Texas 3 years ago. He was a tool and die maker, retiring in 1972 from Dana Corp. He was a member of our Savior Lutheran Church, McAllen, Texas. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Janet) McGuire, Albion; three sons, Alan of Fort Wayne, Dennis of Churubusco, and Dean of Fort Wayne; three brothers, Walter, Laferia, Texas, Carl, Royal Oak, Mich., and Vernal, Mission; and 11 grandchildren. Two brothers preceded him in death. A memorial service will be held Friday in St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Albion. + 10-23-1987
Miller Glennis, 38 years and 9 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vern Ray of Albion, died May 8, 1944 at McCray Hospital from pneumonia and complications. Funeral was yesterday from Miser Funeral Home. Surviving are the parents; the husband, Owen, whom she married in 1935, now serving with the U. S. Army and stationed at Camp Flannin, Texas.; two children, Betty Lou and Doris Ann; one brother, Russell; and one sister, Mrs. Glen Willits, Fort Wayne. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 5-?-1944
Miller Gustave A "Gus", 82, died Sunday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Oct. 13, 1908 in New York City, the son of Gustave and Kathleen (Burgess) Miller. On May 31, 1930 he married Catherine M. Wren. He moved to Noble County in 1976 and was a self-employed truck driver and a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Ege. Surviving are his wife; 3 daughters, Mrs. Ed (Kathy) Tipton of Churubusco, Mrs. James (Grace) Sanders of Port Richey, Fla., and Mrs. Robert (Barbara) Huff of Denver, Colo.; 2 sisters, Helen Maynes and Anna Koenig of Union Beach, N.J.; a brother, Harold Maynes of New York; 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral mass Thursday in Immaculate Conception Church. Burial, Ege Cemetery. + 1-6-1991
Miller Guy Newton, 96, died Tuesday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born in Kendallville April 2, 1894 to Fred and Nettie (Harp) Miller. On May 15, 1920 in Coldwater, Mich., he married Geneva L. Davidson. He owned and operated Kendallville Bottling Co. 1931-1959 and was a member of VFW, Elks Lodge and American Legion Post 86 in Kendallville. He was a WW I veteran. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Marilyn Sibert and Shirley Fraze of Kendallville; 4 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. A sister, Bessie Thropp, preceded him in death. Services Friday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 3-26-1991
Miller Harlen W, 86, of R. 1, Knapp Lake, Kimmell, died Tuesday at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Ligonier. Born Nov. 16, 1898 in Kosciusko County, he was the son of Harley and Della (Strieby) Miller. On April 11, 1914 in Warsaw, he married Esther Smith who died in 1977. A lifetime Cromwell area resident, he was a farmer. Surviving are a daughter, Viola Lesh of Cromwell; two sons, William of Albion, Arthur of Kimmell; two sisters, Ula Miller of North Webster, and Ina Wolfe of Pierceton; 11 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Services Friday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, North Webster Cemetery. + 1-15-1985
Miller Harold, 76, of Greencroft in Goshen, died Sunday at Goshen General Hospital. He married his first wife, Velma Donat, on Jan. 11, 1930. On July 15, 1982 he married Ellanore Parker in Goshen. He had lived most of his life in the Noble-LaGrange County area and was retired from Lyon & Greenleaf and the Ligonier Ice Co. He was a member of the Ligonier Church of Christ. Surviving are the wife; a daughter, Phyllis Wagner of Albuquerque, N.M.; three sons, Gerald of New Paris, Leland of Goshen, and Allen of Howe; three sisters, Mrs. Ivan (Erma) Miller of LaGrange, Mrs. Dan (Beulah) Stutzman of Topeka, and Mrs. Titus (Charlotte) Morningstar of Goshen; brothers William of Topeka and Francis of Ligonier; five stepsisters, Mrs. Harold (Ruth) Lambright, Mrs. Wayne (Helen) Neff, and Mrs. Carl (Rosalie) Dintaman of LaGrange, Mrs. Lester (Marilyn) Burkey of Hebron and Carolyn Dillon of Shipshewana; four stepbrothers, Dwight Miller of Goshen, Duane Miller of Elkhart, George Elliott of Batavia, N.Y., and Arthur Elliott; 14 grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday at Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 11-28-1982
Miller Harold A, 81, Kendallville, died Wednesday at his residence. He had been a lifetime DeKalb County resident until moving to Kendallville 9 years ago. He was a retired farmer. Born Nov. 2, 1900 in DeKalb County, he was the son of Arden and Katie (Kling) Miller. His only survivor is his wife, the former Gladys Johnson. Graveside services Saturday in Scipio Cemetery, Allen County. + 12-?-1981
Miller Harold C, 81, died March 3, 2007 at Parkview Noble Hospital. He owned and operated Miller's Restaurant, CMW Trucking and Miller Motel in Kendallville. He served the U.S. Navy in 1943-1946 during WW II in the Asia Pacific Theatre. He attended Harvest Community Church, Kendallville. He was born in Fort Wayne on December 29, 1925 to Harold and Laura (Pettit) Miller. He married Rosemary Hanks on October 11, 1947 in Fort Wayne. She died March 2, 1958. He married Patricia Louise Connett on Mary 5, 1962 and she died September 3, 2003. Surviving are 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Hal and Robyn and Scott and Laurie Miller of Kendallville, Kim and Sherley Miller of Rome City; 3 daughters and 2 sons-in-law, Dawn and Steve McCreery of Rome City, Janice Coleman of Kendallville, and Pam and Bob Tuffley of Big Long Lake; 2 brothers and a sister-in-law, David Miller of Kendallville and Norman "Duke" and Debra Miller of Angola; 11 grandchildren and spouses, Cory and Summer Miller, Stacy and Brett Beiswanger, Lisa Coleman, Lori and Joe VanCamp, Jaime and Randy Owens, Ty Miller, Taylor Miller, Gabe and Daphne Jones, Stephanie and Andrew Leonhardt, Heath and Kristie McCreery and Christopher McCreery; and 19 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Jean in 1962; and an infant sister, Gloria. Services Wednesday at Harvest Community Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 3-5-2007
Miller Harold H, 36, Ligonier, was killed in a truck collision Monday in Ohio. He was en route to Long Island, N.Y. at the time of the accident on U. S. 6, eight miles east of Napoleon, Ohio. He was employed by Gerring Industries of Shipshewana. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. He was born March 7, 1936 in Kendallville to Ura and Doris (Cruson) Miller. He was married Jan. 1970 in Ligonier to Penny Clouse. He resided his entire lifetime in this area. Surviving are the widow; a son, Brad; a stepdaughter, Kimberly; and a stepson, Todd, all at home; a twin brother, Gerald, Ligonier, and a brother Jerry, Houston, Tex.; three stepbrothers, Montie and Gary Tope, Churubusco, and Jack Tope, Millersburg; three sisters, Mrs. Clifford Burns, Kimmell, Mrs. Daniel Stier, Grabill, and Mrs. Carl Thomas, Indianapolis; and his stepmother, Virginia Miller, Churubusco. + 10-?-1972
Miller Harold P "Popeye", 80, of Ligonier, died June 5, 2008 at Greencroft Health Care Facility in Goshen. He had retired from Silgan Plastics after 31 years of service and was a self-employed carpenter. He was a member of Ligonier Church of Christ. He was born Nov. 23, 1927 in Kimmell to Calvin and Bessie (Hamman) Miller. He married Barbara Doebler on March 28, 1981. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Bob and Jennene of Kansas and Calvin "Phil" and Ellen of Texas; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Mary and Ed Herron of Hampton, Va., and Vicki Curtis of Bakersfield, Calif.; 2 stepsons; a sister, Arnelda Losee of Syracuse; 24 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley (Schroeder) in 1961; and an infant son, Victor. Services Monday at Ligonier Church of Christ. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 6-6-2008
Miller Harriet C, probably one of the oldest ladies of Noble County, died May 7 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. U. S. Pfaff in Kendallville, where she had resided for the past 22 years. Death was superinduced by a fall April 3 in which she suffered a fractured hip. She is survived by 7 sons and daughters. + 5-?-1939
Miller Harriet O, 82, (b. 4-30-1872) a registered nurse, a lifelong resident of Albion, and for many years bookkeeper for the Riddle & Metz Hardware, died March 27 in Alfran Nursing Home near Pierceton. There are no immediate survivors. A sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Clark, died in 1953. Services Tuesday in Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 3-?-1955
Miller Harry H, about 69, (b. 9-22-1879) was found dead in the entrance to Dr. John W. Morr’s office Nov. 9, 1948, presumably of apoplexy. He apparently became ill during the night and found his way from his home, the first door north of Dr. Morr’s office to the porch and rang the bell which aroused Mr. and Mrs. John Gersee, who live in the same building. By the time they had partially dressed and opened the door, Mr. Miller was dead. He is survived by his widow; two sons by a former marriage, Paul of Albion, and Harold of Memphis, Tenn. Funeral Friday. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 11-?-1948
Miller Hazel Marie, 78, Cromwell, died Saturday at Goshen Hospital. She was the daughter of Charles and Etta (Newberry) Johnson. She married John C. Miller June 23, 1937 in Albion. He died in March 1952. She had been a resident of Cromwell for the past 45 years. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Joe (Lela) Debrular, Cromwell, Mrs. James (Laura) McClintic, Syracuse, Mrs. Bruce (Eva) McClintic, Milford; two sons, Walter R. Wineland, Bradenton, Fla., Firman, Wineland, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Ethel Robinson, Cromwell, Mrs. Don Brown, Albion, Mrs. Finicy Havens, Lexington, Ky.; five brothers, Howard and Lyman, Albion, Claude, Gary, Elwood, Kimmell and Ted, Avilla; 13 grandchildren. One son, Charles, preceded her in death. Funeral Saturday at Sparta Church of Christ. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 12-?-1975
Miller Helen M, 95, of Columbus, died Oct. 8, 2006 at Four Seasons Retirement Center. She was the founder and owner of the former Cinderella Dress Shop in Kendallville. A 1930 graduate of Kendallville High School, she had been a member of Trinity Church United Methodist and Tri Kappa. She was born May 3, 1911 in Kendallville to Carl C. and Imo Jewell (Reed) Cochran. She married Hubert A. Miller on June 7, 1936 in Kendallville. He died in 1982. Surviving are daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Dr. John Lipson of Columbus; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert C. and Sally Miller of Levering, Mich.; 3 grandchildren and their spouses, Christine and Paul Lipson-Rapinz of Boulder, Colo., Carol and Todd Fausnaught of Williamsport, Pa., and Robert and Tracey Miller of Mich.; and 5 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a brother, George Cochran. Services Thursday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 10-10-2006
Miller Herman L, 82, of Cromwell, died Jan. 21, 2006 at his home. A farmer, he was a member of Cromwell United Methodist Church. He was born April 9, 1923 in Cromwell to McKinley and Burl (Lung) Miller. Surviving are a sister, Barsha Brown of Ligonier. Graveside services Wednesday at Sparta Cemetery. ^ 1-23-2006
Miller Hester Ann (Stutzman) - See George W Miller.
Miller Hilda E, 92, died April 20, 1992 in her Kendallville residence. She was born June 23, 1899 in Avilla to Charles and Agatha (Bauman) Gillian. On Feb. 8, 1933 in Emmaus Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne she married Ralph Miller. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Avilla. Surviving are her husband; 3 daughters, Mrs. Glen (Carolyn) Scammahorn of Churubusco, Mrs. Ray (Patricia) Leiter of LaOtto and Mrs. David (Phyllis) Froenicke of Yorktown; a brother, Kenneth Gillian of Tyler, Texas; 10 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral Thursday in Immanuel Lutheran Church. Burial, Lutheran Cemetery, Avilla. + 4-20-1992
Miller Howard C, 77, a painter and retired farmer, died Tuesday at McCray Hospital. He was born May 5, 1885, in Peoria, Ill., a son of Samuel and Mina Guthrie Miller, and moved to the Avilla area 20 years ago from Monroeville. Surviving are the widow, Ruth, to whom he was married Jan. 24, 1912, at Monroeville; five sons, Clarence, Blue Lake, Samuel, Churubusco, Wilbur, Avilla, Max, LaOtto, and Bill, Fort Wayne; three daughters, Mrs. Esther Pettit, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Donnabelle Peters and Mrs. Jane Tremaine, Avilla; 16 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Flora Collier, Huntington. Two other children are dead. The body was taken to the Avilla Funeral Home of L. E. Berhalter & Son where services will be conducted Friday. Burial, IOOF Cemetery at Monroeville. ~ 6-21-1962
Miller Howard W, 79, Kendallville, formerly of Avilla, died Oct. 23 in McCray Hospital emergency room. He was born July 25, 1917 in Noble County to William and Wilma (Klinger) Miller. On March 26, 1934 he married Rosetta P. Weaver. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Rosalyn DeHoff of North Tarrytown, N.Y., and Patricia Davis of Rome City; 8 grandchildren, Kenneth, Steve, Peter and Thomas DeHoff, Annette Nicolazzo, Debra Spencer, Kim Treesh and Tammi Riecke; 16 great-grandchildren. One son, Ronnie, one daughter, Janet Marie, one grandchild and 2 great-grandchildren preceded him in death,. He retired in 1982 as a general foreman for ITT. He was a member of American Legion Post, Avilla, Avilla Lodge 460 F&AM, Noble Chapter 122 OES, Noble County Scottish Rite, Scottish Rite of Fort Wayne, and attended Calvary United Methodist Church. He was a U. S. Army veteran of WW II. Services Oct. 25 in Calvary United Methodist Church. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ~ 10-24-1996
Miller Hubert A, 69, of 604 Wakefield Village Blvd., died Wednesday at Bartholomew County Hospital in Columbus. Born in Kendallville Aug. 4, 1912, he was the son of Robert C. and Olive (Bolton) Miller. He married Helen M. Cochran on June 7, 1936 in Kendallville. A lifetime resident of Kendallville, he retired as assistant postmaster in 1972. He was a graduate of Tri-State university and was active in Trinity Church United Methodist and a member of First United Methodist Church in Bradenton, Fla. He was pianist for Kendallville Rotary Club. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. John (Elizabeth) Lipson of Columbus; a son, Robert C. of Sterling Heights, Mich.; and 4 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Herbert. Services Sunday at Trinity Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 6-16-1982
Miller Hugh W, 58, died in V.A. Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was a lifelong resident of this community, a veteran of WW I and a member of the American Legion. Surviving are a son, Keith of Phoenix, Ariz.; a daughter, Mrs. Rosalie Feller, South Bend; a sister, Mrs. Mayme Wilson of Cromwell; two brothers, Russell and Mack of Cromwell; and 7 grandchildren. Funeral Dec. 30 in L. H. Moore Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 12-?-1958
Miller Ida Lucretia, 87, operator of a real estate and insurance business in Kendallville since 1899, died July 7 at her home. She was a member of the First Methodist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Brennan; a grandson, Robert Brennan, Drake Road; and 3 grandchildren. Funeral Monday at the home. + 7-?-1944
Miller Idress M, 83, of Auburn, died January 1, 2006 at DeKalb Hospital. She was born near Avilla on June 1, 1922 to Albert J. and Ella M. (Hess) Hoot. She was a 1940 graduate of Avilla High School. She married Richard "Keith" Miller on January 10, 1942. He died December 19, 1994. She worked at DeKalb High School cafeteria for 13 years. Surviving are a son, Richard J. of Auburn; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ann and Jon Johnson of Angola; a sister, Phyllis Noffze, of Avilla; 2 grandchildren, Brent A. Miller and Tracey Dove; and 4 great-grandchildren, Dane and Olivia Miller and Collin and Conner Dove. Services at H.E. Johnson & Sons Funeral Home in Butler. Burial, Woodlawn Cemetery, Auburn. ~ 1-26-2006
Miller Ina, (b. 2-28-1887 - d. 12-5-1983) widow of Leland Miller, R. 1, Albion, died Monday in Miller’s Merry Manor, LaGrange. She was born in 1887 in Topeka to Abraham and Elizabeth Lantz Coppes. She and her husband came to Albion from Topeka in 1929 where he established his plumbing business. They had been married in 1908 in Topeka. He died in 1972. Her daughter, Mrs. Paul Prickett (Mary Elizabeth) survives. A brother and sister preceded her in death. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church and OES. Funeral Thursday at Brazzell Funeral Home. Burial, Eden Cemetery. + 12-5-1983
Miller Iola R, 88, died Thursday in Life Care Center of Fort Wayne. She was born Aug. 29, 1907 to Emanuel and Lucy (Frehse) Feller. She married Noble G. Miller. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church and had lived in Fort Wayne for 65 years. Surviving are her husband; 2 daughters, Mary Lou Wise of Fort Wayne and Becky Easley of Ossian; 3 sons, Tom and David of Fort Wayne, and Steven of Stillwater, Okla.; a sister, Della Ackerman of Kendallville; a brother, Emory Feller of Kendallville; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral Saturday in D.O. McComb & Sons Foster Park Funeral Home. Burial, Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne. + 9-21-1995
Miller J Glenn of Los Angeles, Calif., and a former Cromwell attorney, was buried April 8 at Ordway, Colo. He is survived by his widow, Nellie G.; two daughters, Mrs. Vera M. Morris of Los Angeles, and Mrs. Ada McWilliams of Fort Lupton, Colo.; one son, J. Glenn Jr., Los Angeles; a sister, Ethel Hoffman, Chicago, Ill.; 2 granddaughters, and a grandson, J. Glenn III. + 4-?-1950
Miller Jacob died March 27, 1963 at the Roanoke Nursing Home. He is survived by three sons, Richard of Ossian, Ervin and Robert of Fort Wayne; four daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Herrman, Mrs. Clarence Kummer of Waterloo, Mrs. Harry Lamboley of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Elmer Fuchs of Roanoke; 19 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Friday in Mungovan & Sons Funeral Home. Burial, Covington Memorial Gardens. + 3-27-1962
Miller Jacob, 19, Kendallville, was drowned at Little Long Lake near Kendallville Sunday night as he and three companions went on a moonlight swimming party. Surviving is the father, Manasses Miller of near Topeka, the mother and several brothers. + 7-?-1940
Miller Jacob, 77, resident here since 1911, former hardware merchant and manufacturer died Friday at his home. He helped organize the Miller & Hoy Mfg. Co., producers of steel tanks. Surviving are five daughters, two sons and seven grandchildren. Funeral Monday at the residence and at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 12-?-1941
Miller Jacob C, 80, a citizen of this city, died at his home on Mott St. Wednesday from a complication of diseases. Funeral was held from the Evangelical Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 3-18-1904 He was born in Coshocton County, Ohio Aug. 31, 1823; died in Kendallville March 16, 1904, aged 80 years 6 months and 15 days. He married Rosina Baad on Aug. 9, 1846. No children were born to them. In the fall of 1850 they with other relatives moved to Noble County where they were among the early settlers of Allen Twp. Here he lived on a farm for about 30 years and then some 22 years ago he removed to Kendallville. He united with the Evangelical Association in 1851. He leaves 3 sisters, one brother. Funeral Friday. ^ 3-25-1904
Miller Jacob W was born in Clinton Twp, Elkhart County, April 26, 1857 and died Feb. 1, 1926, having lived in Clinton Twp all his life. He was aged 68 years, 9 months and 5 days. He died at his home near Millersburg of heart trouble. He was the son of William C. and Catherine Beckner Miller and the youngest of their family of 7 children. By his father’s second marriage he had four half-brothers, two half-sisters and a stepsister. He was married to Mary E. Swinehart on Feb. 1, 1880. He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Mrs. J. M. Kurtz, and Mrs. E. W. Phillips; one grandson, Frank Kurtz; two sisters, Mrs. James Burns of Crescent, Okla., and Mrs. Margaret Neifer, Brimfield; three half-brothers, Abraham, Andrew, and William H.; 2 half-sisters, Mrs. Frank Parks and Mrs. Jacob Hoffman, Brimfield; and one stepsister, Mrs. Mahala Horn. He was preceded in death by two brothers, two sisters and one half-sister. Funeral Thursday from the residence. Burial in Rock Run Cemetery + 2-1-1926
Miller Jacob Mrs., an aged resident of Kendallville, died at her home last evening. ~ 3-11-1897
Miller James, 87, of Cromwell, died Sunday in McCray Hospital. He was a retired farmer and had been a lifelong resident of this community. Funeral was Tuesday in Henney Funeral Home. Burial, Salem Cemetery south of Cromwell. Surviving are a brother, John of Fargo, N.D.; a niece, Mrs. Joe Ettinger of Warsaw; and three nephews, Orval Miller of New Haven, and Paul and Fred Hawn, both of Warsaw. + 10-?-1948
Miller James D, 78, native of Wolf Lake, died at his home near there Monday from cancer. Surviving are the widow; a son, Frank of Okla.; three brothers, John of Sturgis, Mich., Harry of Mishawaka, and Charles of Brimfield; and a sister, Mrs. Molly Stultz of Wolf Lake. Funeral Wednesday at Wolf Lake M. E. Church. Burial was in Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 10-?-1935
Miller James G was born in Cumberland County, Penn. Nov. 30, 1818. When he was 2 his father moved to Baltimore, Md., his mother having died a few weeks previous. He resided in Baltimore until 16 and then removed to Newville, Pa., where he worked on a farm for 18 months and then engaged in an apprentice in a shoe store. He married Sarah Geese May 21, 1840. Upon completing his trade he started a shoe store at Brownsburg, Pa. After a residence of several years at Bellville, O., he removed to a farm purchased near Albion in 1863 and for 31 years he resided in Noble County. He was a member of the M. E. Church. His companion, one daughter and ten grandchildren survive. Funeral at Wayne Center Church April 7. Burial, Perseverance Cemetery near a daughter. ^ 4-13-1894
Miller James O, 62, R. 2, Howe, former Avilla resident, died at his home Tuesday. A farmer and greenhouse operator, he was born in Bluffton and later resided in Fort Wayne and Avilla. He moved to Howe seven years ago. He was married on Aug. 27, 1922, in Fort Wayne to his wife, Marie, who survives. Other survivors include one son, James O. Jr., R. 2, Avilla; three brothers, Ervin of Lacy, Mich., Lester J. and Jake E., both of Fort Wayne; and three grandchildren. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Avilla where services will be held Friday. Burial, Avilla Lutheran Cemetery. 5-17-1962
Miller James S, 72, lifelong resident of Noble County and for thirty years a rural carrier from Avilla, died at his home there last Thursday from heart trouble. He retired from the mail service 7 years ago. He was born in Swan Twp Jan. 31, 1868, where he grew to manhood. On Sept. 27, 1893 he married Mary S. Rhodes. They had five daughters. Surviving are daughters Mrs. Harry Sheets, Avilla, Mrs. Russell Poyser, Elkhart, Mrs. W. F. Fraser, Madison, Wis., and Misses Ruth and Esther, Indianapolis; three brothers, J. M. and R. C. of Kendallville, J. C. of Grand Rapids, Mich.; and a sister, Mrs. Frances Truelove, Avilla. Funeral Saturday in Evangelical Church. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. + 3-?-1940
Miller James Vernon, 72, of Waterloo and Mission, Texas, died in Mission Oct. 25. He had suffered a heart attack last summer. He was born in Middlebury Oct. 28, 1916. In 1942 he married Evelyn L. Morgan. He had lived in Kendallville 17 years, moving to Waterloo in 1969. He had been employed by Conrail 43 years and was a Conrail agent in Kendallville 17 years. He and his wife owned and operated the Green Parrot Restaurant in Waterloo for 8 years. Surviving are a son, Gregory of Martinsville; two brothers, William L. of Adrian, Mich., and Larry Dean of Goshen; and two grandchildren. One brother and one sister preceded him in death. + 10-25-1989
Miller James C Mrs. , born in Germany 1832, settled 1850; died 1897, aged 65 years. + Clippings book
Miller Janice Marie, 61, died April 25 in her home near Avilla. She was born Jan. 27, 1937 in Wolf Lake to Herman E. and Viola (Knafel) Young. She married Edward L. Miller July 17, 1955 in the Methodist Church in Avilla. She was a lifetime Avilla area resident. Surviving are her husband; her parents near Avilla; 2 daughters, Diane M. of Avilla and Cindy L. Karles of Albion; a son, Lynn E. of Avilla; 2 sisters, Lindol Abel and Brenda Young of Avilla; 2 brothers, Donald of Auburn and Ricky of Albion; and 3 grandchildren, Matthew, Michael and Mark Wilson. Funeral in Brazzell Funeral Home in Avilla. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ~ 5-7-1998
Miller Jasper "Jack", a factory worker of Cromwell, died Saturday at his home. He was born at Ligonier on May 14, 1886, the son of John and Maria (Williams) Miller, and was a lifetime resident of the Cromwell and Ligonier areas. On Feb. 5, 1905 he married Daisy Mayfield, who survives, with several nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday in Ulrey-Sedgwick Funeral Home at Cromwell. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 6-?-1965
Miller Jasper M, 71, died Sunday at the home of his son, Hugh W., in Cromwell. He was born Aug. 26, 1863 and had resided in this community his entire life. His wife died about 2 years ago. Funeral Wednesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. James H. Wilson. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. Survivors include the daughter, Mrs. Mayme Wilson of Cromwell; and three sons, Hugh, McKinley and Russell. + 1-?-1945
Miller Jeana, 53, of Kendallville, died on  September 17, 2013, at St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born in Kendallville on March 21, 1960, to Richard L. and Marilyn J. (Perkins) Hulen. She graduated from East Noble High School in 1979 and she married Michael U. Miller on September 10, 1988. Jeana was a part of the family business, Hulen’s Landscaping, since they started in 1967. She also worked at Superior Sample in Ligonier for a period of time when she was younger. Survivors include her husband, Michael Miller of Kendallville; a son, Matthew Miller of Kendallville; her father; a sister, Tina and Mark Cain of Kendallville. She was preceded in death by her mother, Marilyn, who died November 27, 2006; grandparents, Leora and Clarence Perkins, and Mettie and William Hulen. Funeral, September 22, 2013 at Hite Funeral Home. ^ 9-20-2013
Miller John, 40, living just west of Leesburg, was found dead in his corn field late Saturday. About noon he had gone to the field to husk corn and took his shotgun with him. When his son returned home from school he went to the field to see his father and found him lying near a gate with a gaping hole in the left chest. He had evidently been dead for several hours. The supposition is that he started to climb through the gate, poking his gun through first, when the weapon was accidentally discharged. He is survived by a wife and three children. + No date
Miller John B, 77, died at his home, 127 S. Orchard St. last night after an illness of nearly a year. The cause of death was hardening of the arteries and uremic poisoning. + 7-?-1920
Miller John C, 74, died March 14 at his home in Cromwell. A retired carpenter and cement worker, he was born in Cromwell March 11, 1878 and lived here all his life. Surviving are his wife, the former Hazel Johnson, to whom he was married June 15, 1937; a sister, Mrs. Pearl Linn of Cromwell; two brothers, Jack of Cromwell and George of Fort Wayne; six stepchildren, Mrs. Joseph Debrular of Cromwell, Mrs. James McClintic and Mrs. Bruce McClintic of Syracuse, Walter Wineland of Cromwell, S/Sgt. Charles Wineland who is stationed in Hawaii with the armed forces, and Firman Wineland of Stet, Mo. He also reared Millison and Delose Ruby, deceased. Funeral Monday at L. H. Moore Funeral Home in Cromwell. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 3-14-1950
Miller John D, 44, a farmer residing 2 ½ miles west of Leesburg, was found lying against a gate in a lane half a mile from his home Saturday by his 16-year old son, Robert who, alarmed by his father’s long absence, had gone in search of him. When he left his home at noon, he rode a horse and said he was going to the field to husk corn. He took his shotgun with him for the purpose of shooting wild geese, many of which are in that locality. He had told his wife he expected to bring back a wild goose. Death was reported as accidental. He was born 2 miles north of Millersburg and lived there during his boyhood. He was the son of William C. Miller, deceased. Eight years ago he moved to Kosciusko County. Surviving are his wife, two sons, one daughter, three brothers, including Abraham of Goshen; two sisters, one half-brother and one half-sister. Funeral at Berkey Church in Clinton Twp tomorrow. Burial, church cemetery. + 3-11-1918
Miller John Ray, 60, former pastor at Elmwood Mennonite Church in Kendallville, died Sunday at his home in Sarasota, Fla. He had served Grancost and Cross Church in Toledo, Ohio before moving to the Kendallville church. A native of Clarence Center, N.Y., he is survived by his wife, Darlene; two daughters, Mrs. Ramona Potter, Battle Creek, Mich., and Dixie Redding, West Lafayette; two sons, John of Portland, Ore., and James, Sturgis, Mich.; one sister, Fannie Christner, LaGrange; and four brothers, Atlee, Edward and Joseph of Goshen; and Ervin of Miss.; 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday in Sarasota. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 12-13-1987
Miller John W was born in Fairfield County, Ohio Dec. 25, 1815; died at Goshen Ind. Dec. 16, aged 75 years, 11 months and 21 days. He was married to Huldah Jones in 1834, by whom he was the father of 11 children, 10 of whom are living. She having died in 1858, he was married to Elizabeth Rice who survives. They had four children, all of whom are living. He united with the Methodist Episcopal Church in early life and for many years was a preacher in that connection. He united with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in 1862 and continued till his death. The remains were brought to Kendallville for services at the Christian Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 12-15-1891
Miller John W, about 83, died Nov. 14, 1948 at his home in Wolcottville. A native of LaGrange County, he had been a resident of Wolcottville for many years. Surviving are the wife, Isabelle; two daughters, Mrs. John Schermerhorn, Wawaka, and Mrs. Ray Lantz, Detroit; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a brother, William, LaGrange; and a sister, Mrs. Andrew Wolfe, of LaGrange. Funeral in Wolcottville Tuesday. Burial, Eden Cemetery. + 11-?-1948
Miller Joseph A, about 74, a resident of northeast of Wawaka, died Oct. 29, 1948 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Fort Wayne. He is survived by two sons, Thomas of Wawaka, and Maxwell of Fort Wayne; and two sisters, Miss Minnie, and Mrs. Hattie Weaver, both of Wawaka. Funeral Sunday at Cosperville Baptist Church. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 10-?-1948
Miller Joseph C, 81, a retired printer, died in McCray Hospital Monday. He was born June 16, 1896 in Swan Twp, where he spent his boyhood days. He was employed in the mechanical departments of newspapers in London Mills, Ill. in Galesburg, Ill. and in Grand Rapids, Mich. before retiring in 1945. He had resided in Kendallville since 1953. Surviving are sister, Mrs. Anna Truelove, Ft. Wayne; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Olive Miller, Kendallville. Services Wednesday in A. J. Berhalter Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 9-26-1957
Miller Joseph F, 79, of Kimmell, died May 12, 2005 at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne. He had been a carpenter and had retired as a custodian from West Noble School Corp. A U.S. Army veteran of WW II, he was a member of Kimmell United Methodist Church. He was born Nov. 8, 1925 in North Webster to Roy and Estella (Correll) Miller. On May 3, 1952 in Burkett he married Gilva Fausnaugh. She died in 2003. Surviving are 2 daughters, Billie S. Brown of Ligonier and Becky and Kim Hausbach of Goshen; 4 sisters, Helen Wagner and Ellen and Jack Stump of North Webster, Mildred and Gene Cotton of Pierceton and Kathryn and Jim Bartley of Syracuse; 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a son David, in 2004. Services May 23 at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 5-13-2005
Miller Joseph H, 75, died Sunday in Bradley Memorial Hospital, Cleveland, Tenn., while en route home from vacationing in Fla. He was born Dec. 27, 1914 in Etna Green, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Miller. He married Mary Dickinson, who died in 1967. On May 24, 1969 in Ligonier he married Martha (Albers) Dhonau. He was a retired truck driver for Travel-N-Comfort Mfg. and had worked for Ligonier Park Dept. He was a Navy veteran of WW II and member of Ligonier Presbyterian Church and West Noble American Legion. Surviving are his wife and 2 stepchildren. Two brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Funeral Thursday in Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 2-4-1990
Miller Josephine M Amones, 87, who had lived in the Wawaka-Albion area for approximately 50 years, died Jan. 30, 1989 in a Lake Havasu, Ariz. nursing home. Born in Ind., she had lived the last 13 years with her daughter, Anne McNett in Glendale, Ariz. She was preceded in death by two husbands. Other survivors are Mrs. JoAnn Knight Hammel of Albion, a granddaughter who was raised by Mrs. Miller; brothers and sisters in South Bend; and several grand and great-grandchildren. + 1-30-1989
Miller Julia A, 90, died Sunday at her home 6 miles south and east of Cromwell. Funeral was held Tuesday at Phelps & Troxel Funeral Home in North Webster. Burial, Oak Grove Cemetery. Surviving are a son, Roy residing southwest of Cromwell; six daughters, Mrs. Ada Iden and Mrs. Laura Knepper of near Cromwell, Mrs. Florence Hamman of Dunlap, Mrs. Bessie Jones of Mishawaka, Mrs. Marie Linn of Three Rivers, Mich., and Mrs. Della Airgood of Berrien Springs, Mich.; one brother; 34 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren. + 1-?-1967
Miller Katherine S, 89, former Ligonier resident, died Jan. 26 in University Park Nursing Home in Fort Wayne. Born Jan. 6, 1889 to Jonathan and Elizabeth Simmons, she lived most of her life in Ligonier, moving to Fort Wayne about 15 years ago. She married Milo F. Miller, who preceded her in death. Survivors include six daughters, Mrs. Devona Medsker and Mrs. Katherine Gangwer, Ligonier, Mrs. Eloise Arnold, LaOtto, Mrs. Margaret Poyser, Kendallville, Mrs. Barbara Woods and Mrs. Marilyn Wright of Fort Wayne; 3 sons, Quentin, Ligonier, Robert, Kokomo, and Jack, Fort Wayne; 26 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Funeral Feb. 1 at Sloan Funeral Home, Fort Wayne. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 1-26-1978
Miller Kathryn A, 76, 309 Reservoir Place, died Nov. 23 in Goshen Hospital. Born Sept. 9, 1902 in Noble County, she had lived in Goshen since 1920, moving from Wawaka. She had been employed by a number of Goshen businesses, including Kline’s, Harlan’s, Style Shop and Hobby Restaurant. She was a member of the Women of the Moose, holding the office of Star Recorder. Surviving are her husband, Valentine J., whom she married Nov. 11, 1945; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Marlieen Irish, Portland, Ore.; a sister, Mrs. Josephine E. Stetler, Goshen. Funeral Saturday at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home in Goshen. Burial, Violett Cemetery. + 11-23-1978
Miller Kathryn Ruth, 61, of Ligonier, died today at Goshen Hospital. She was born Sept. 1, 1921 in South Bend to Burley and Faye Miller. Only a cousin, Albert Hartman of Warsaw, survives. Services Saturday at Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 9-9-1982
Miller Keith William, 46, Ligonier, died Wednesday in Goshen Hospital after suffering a heart attack. He was owner and operator of Ligonier Rubber Co. and had lived here 7 years. He was a member of All Saints Episcopal Chapel at Lake Wawasee, Elks Lodge and the American Legion. He served with the U.S. Army in Korea 1953-1955. A native of Marietta, Ohio, he was born July 30, 1929, the son of Harold and Eunice (Harris) Miller. He and Frances Hiteshew were married April 18, 1953 in Parkersburg, W. Va. Surviving are his wife; three sons, Talbott, Robert and Keith Andrew at home; one daughter, Ann at home; and one sister, Mrs. Richard Ambler, Lafayette, La. Funeral Saturday in Ulrey Funeral Home. Cremation will follow. + 8-?-1975
Miller Kent D, 19, a former student at Central Noble High School, was killed Feb. 17, 1985 in a snowmobile accident in Wells County when his snowmobile crashed into a creek bank near his home on Hoosier Highway. He had returned to his home near Bluffton Saturday after a 2 ½ year hitch in the U. S. Army. He is survived by his parents, Kenneth D. Miller of Bluffton and Sandra Stock of Waynedale; a stepmother, Bonnie Miller of Bluffton; two sisters Kendra and Kimberley; a twin brother, Kelly; a stepbrother, Dennis Reinig, and stepsister, Rachel Reinig, all of Bluffton. Services today at Thomas-Rich Funeral Home, Bluffton. Burial, Six Mile Cemetery near Bluffton. + 2-17-1985
Miller Kenton D, 78, of Cromwell, died Sept. 24, 2009 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Funeral Sunday at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 9-25-2009
Miller Laura, 81, 804 E. Diamond St., died Wednesday in Colonial Crest Nursing Home, Fort Wayne. Born in North Salem Feb. 25, 1896, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hayes. She married Carl A. Miller Dec. 27, 1931 in Indianapolis. He died May 24, 1955. She has been a Kendallville resident since 1931, coming from Indianapolis. She was a member of the Christian Science Society, the Tuesday Club, Tri Kappa and was active in the YMCA and library. In 1973 she built the North Salem Park in North Salem. Survivors are a stepdaughter, Mrs. Margaret L. Eddy, Fort Wayne; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Helen Ensor, Kendallville. Services Friday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Fairview Cemetery, North Salem. + 9-?-1977
Miller Laura, 95, died Monday at Heritage Manor Health Care Center. She was born May 10, 1895, the daughter of Luther and Carrie (Wolf) Rex. On April 5, 1939 she married Rex Miller in Elkhart. He died in 1975. Surviving are one stepson. Graveside services Wednesday at Oak Park Cemetery. + 12-?-1990
Miller Laura Ellen, 68, R. 1, Rome City, died Monday at the Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was the daughter of William and Laura (Ranney) Pettit, born Jan. 29, 1907 in Fort Wayne. On March 21, 1925 she married Harold H. Miller in Hillsdale, Mich. She had been a former resident of Fort Wayne and had lived in Rome City since 1951. She was a member of the Messiah Lutheran Church, Wolcottville. Survivors include her husband; three sons, Harold C., and David N., Kendallville, Norman K., R. 1, Rome City; three sisters, Mrs. Helen Jones, Mrs. Ruth Keller, Mrs. Irene Hobson, all of Fort Wayne; one brother, Walter, Fort Wayne; 11 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. One son, one daughter, three brothers and one sister preceded her in death. Funeral at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home Wednesday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 12-?-1975
Miller LeeRoy J, 52, died Friday in the V.A. Hospital, Indianapolis. Funeral was today in Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. He was born Sept. 15, 1934 in Kendallville, the son of Marzell and Lilah (Conrad) Miller. On July 4, 1959 he married Delphia Handshoe. He had formerly been employed by Kendallville Foundry and was presently working at Frick Lumber in Brimfield. Surviving are his wife; his mother in Brimfield; two sons, Robert and Ronald at home; two sisters, Joyce Smith of Wolcottville, and Mrs. Wade (Joan) Cooper of Kendallville; and a brother, Raymond of Albion. His father and a son preceded him in death. + 10-17-1986
Miller Lela E, 86, of Stroh, died Friday in Riverview Healthcare Center, Fort Wayne. She was born near South Bend Dec. 24, 1900, the daughter of Charles and Carrie (Hawn) Carlin. On Aug. 28, 1918 in Angola who married Russell Miller who died Nov. 5, 1983. She had lived in Stroh the past 15 years, moving from Fort Wayne. She was a member of the Stroh Church of God. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Lois) Strunk of Kendallville, and Mrs. Ernest (Marilyn) Sauders of Fort Wayne; a son, Darrell of Fort Wayne; a sister, Wiltrude Gill of LaGrange; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. One son, Eldon, died Oct. 23, 1952; and a daughter, Anita, died Sept. 5, 1935. Services today in Stroh Church of God. Burial, Wright Cemetery. + 7-5-1987
Miller Leland "PeeWee", 73, died in Byron Health Center, Allen County, Monday. He was born Sept. 9, 1902 in Kendallville to Roy and Maude L. Miller. He married Anita Murphy June 15, 1975 at the health center. Surviving are his mother and his wife at the health center; a cousin, Phyllis Baney, South Bend. He was a lifetime Kendallville resident, employed in a restaurant and in Cox’s Food Locker. Funeral Wednesday in Berhalter-Preston Mortuary. The remains will be cremated. + 7-?-1976
Miller Leland S, 85, R. 1, died today (d. 7-18-1972) at his home. Born Feb. 7, 1897 in Goshen, he was the son of David and Mary (Skillen) Miller. His wife, Ina C., whom he married June 21, 1928 in Topeka, survives with one daughter, Mrs. Paul (Mary E.) Prickett, R. 1, Albion. A retired plumber, he was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge No. 97, and Prentiss Chapter No. 178 OES, of Albion, and Scottish Rite, Fort Wayne. Funeral Thursday at Bonham-Miser-Brazzell Funeral Home in Albion. Burial, Eden Cemetery. + 7-?-1972
Miller Leo D died Saturday at McCray Hospital. He was born in Wayne County Oct. 29, 1897 to Charles and Mattie (Snedaker) Miller. On Aug. 19, 1927 in South Bend he married Ruth Reamer. A retired field manager for Kraft, Inc., he had moved to Kendallville in 1930 from North Liberty. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Noble Chapter OES, American Legion Post 86, Kendallville, Indiana Holstein Breeders Association, Indiana Dairy Herd Improvement Association, Noble County Fair Board, and Trinity Church United Methodist. Surviving are his wife; three daughters, Barbara of Kendallville, Mrs. John (Helen) Coats of Kalamazoo, Mich., Caroline Rauch of Downers Grove, Ill.; a son, Charles of Huntington; 9 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Services today at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. + 10-30-1982
Miller Lilah "Kate", 80, died Saturday in Shepherd of the Hill nursing home. She was born in Wolf Lake Aug. 6, 1915 to Fern and Etta (Hawk) Conrad. On March 22, 1934 she married Marzell Miller. He died Feb. 16, 1976. Surviving are 2 daughters, Joyce Sutton and Joan Cooper of Kendallville; a son, Raymond of Albion; a sister, Dorotha E. Streich of Kendallville; a brother, Wilbur Conrad of New Haven; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Leroy; 3 brothers and one sister. Funeral Tuesday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 6-?-1996
Miller Lillie Dale, 82, died Monday at Castle Nursing Home in Millersburg, Ohio, after an extended illness. She was born in Avilla on March 2, 1871, the daughter of Frank and Jean Haines Ketchum. On December 25, 1890, she was married to John William Miller and they resided at 938 Lincoln Ave., Fort Wayne, for sixty years. Survivors include a son, Dr. Myrl N. Miller at Akron, Ohio, and one sister, Mrs. John Henry Kirk of Tippecanoe Lake and now in St. Petersburg, Fla. Services at LaOtto Lutheran Church, where she was a member, Wednesday. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ~ 12-10-1953
Miller Linnie J, 85, former resident of Fort Wayne and sister of William S. Bryan, LaOtto, died Wednesday of last week in Portland, Ore. Funeral was Monday at D. O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home. She had lived with a daughter in that city since 1957. Also surviving are three daughters and a sister. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 6-21-1962
Miller Lois M, 77, of Rome City, died Dec. 21, 2008 in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She had worked as a nurse's aide for 37 years at McCray Hospital and was a member of Lake Bethel Mennonite Church. She was born Sept. 12, 1931 in Elkhart County to Raymond and Elva (Martin) Hartman. On Nov. 23, 1950 in Elkhart she married Lewis B. Miller. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Jolene and J David Pettigrew of Fort Wayne; a son and daughter-in-law, Philip and Jennifer Miller of Moline, Ill.; 5 grandchildren, Nathaniel, Natalie, and Shaley Pettigrew, Veronica and Ian Miller; and a brother and sister-in-law, Walt and Jane Hartman of Elkhart. She was preceded in death by her husband on May 26, 2003; and 3 infant children. Funeral Dec. 27 at Shore Mennonite Church, Shipshewana. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 12-23-2008
Miller Lucy P died Monday on her 59th birthday, at Lakeside Hospital, Kendallville. She is survived by her husband, Harry H.; two sons, Paul W. of Albion, and Harold J. of Pineville, La.; three sisters, Mary Dolan of Toledo, Mrs. Rose Swartz of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. John Parrott of Flint, Mich.; one brother, Henry Dolan of Albion. Services Thursday at Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 4-?-1941
Miller M Virginia, 91, of Kendallville, died June 17, 2006 at Kendallville Manor Healthcare Center. She was born June 19, 1914 in Jefferson Twp, Noble County, to Clifford and Audra (Becker) Myers. She married Clyde Miller on February 21, 1931 in Albion. He died February 23, 1984. Surviving are 2 daughters, Audra Conley of LaGrange and Phyllis Buker of Nashville, Tenn.; a son, Edward Miller of Avilla; 2 sisters, Ruby Uhl of Avilla and Virginia Simon of Fort Wayne; 2 brothers, Lee Myers of LaOtto and John Steckley of Palatka, Fla.; 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 sons-in-law, Richard Conley and Robert Buker; and a daughter-in-law, Janice Miller. A homemaker, she was a lifetime area resident. Services Wednesday at Young Family Funeral Home. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. ~ 6-29-2006
Miller Mabel, 78, died Sunday in Mt. Carmel Hospital, Detroit, of a cerebral hemorrhage which she suffered January 1. She was born July 16, 1880 in Auburn. At one time she was associated with Mrs. Minnie Pepple in a restaurant here. For the past two years she had been living in Garrett with a sister. She was a member of Auburn Presbyterian Church. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Boyd Ringler of Garrett and Mrs. George Fosmire of Detroit. Services Wednesday at McKee Funeral Home in Garrett. Burial, Circle Hill Cemetery, Angola. ~ 1-15-1959
Miller Malinda was born in Union County, Ind., Dec. 6, 1846, and died at her home in Albion, Sept. 23, 1919, aged 72 years, 9 months and 17 days. She was the daughter of George and Margaret Simpson and was one of a family of 13 children, 10 of whom with the parents have preceded her in death. In 1894 she was married to Thomas Miller of Albion. In early life she became a member of the Methodist Church. She is survived by the husband; one foster daughter, Mrs. Joseph Loveall; one brother, Edward H. Simpson; and one sister, Mrs. Harman Prough of Millersburg. + 9-?-1919
Miller Maralene D, 69, of Martin, Ky., died June 26, 2001 at the home of her daughter. On Jan. 13, 1932 in Garrett, she was born to August and Vesta (Barber) Diederich. She married Alvin E. Miller on Oct. 24, 1953 in Garrett. He died Dec. 5, 1997. Surviving are 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Tina Collins, Martin, Ky., and Sara and Terry Brown, Wayland, Ky.; 3 sisters, Wanda Elliot, LaGrange, Evelyn Baughman, Auburn, and Nancy Hazelton, Haines City, Fla.; 2 brothers, James and David Diederich of Garrett; 7 grandchildren, Chastity Hyndman, Crystal Nichols, Carmelia, Catrina and Kevin Brown, Courtney Peters and Matraca Collins; and 4 great-grandchildren. Two sisters, Violet Eschelman and Gladys Dicks, preceded her in death. Services Saturday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 6-29-2001
Miller Margaret Caroline, 85, died Sunday in St. Paul's Retirement Center in South Bend. She was born Aug. 24, 1910 in Ligonier to Rudolph and Sarah (Larden) Miller. She retired in 1972 from Uniroyal Corp. of Mishawaka. Survivors are cousins. Memorial services Friday in Mishawaka. Burial, Ligonier Cemetery. + 6-2-1996
Miller Margaret M, 90, of Merriam, died July 8, 2011 at her home. She was born Sept. 15, 1920 in Mishawaka to Austin and Jesse (Chamberlain) Miller. She graduated from Mishawaka High School. On Aug. 9, 1938 she married William H. Miller. He died March 13, 1988. She was employed at Monsanto in Ligonier for 18 yars. She was a member of Merriam Christian Chapel. Surviving are 4 children and their spouses, Harlen (Connie) Miller of Albion, Kenlyn (Tona) Miller of Albion, Deidre (Keith) Bair of Churubusco and Alesia Geiger of Albion; 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death aby a brother, Wesley A Miller and a sister, Catherine Guidi. Services Wednesday at Merriam Christian Chapel. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 7-9-2011
Miller Marie M, 91, died Wednesday in McCray Hospital, Kendallville. She was born Feb. 4, 1900 in Defiance County, Ohio to George and Minnie (Markwith) Allison. In 1922 she married James Miller. He died May 15, 1962. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Avilla. Surviving are a son, James of Avilla; 4 grandsons and 8 great-grandchildren. Graveside services pending at Lutheran Cemetery. + 3-?-1991
Miller Marie S, 69, of Fort Wayne, died Saturday in St. Joseph’s Hospital. Born in Avilla, she had lived in Fort Wayne 50 years. She retired two years ago, after 20 years employment at Wolf and Dessauer, and was a member of a Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Surviving are one brother, Joseph A. Heckman, with whom she made her home; one sister, Mrs. Hilda H. Lett, Pleasant Lake; and a half-sister, Mrs. Gertrude Howard, Overland, Mo. Funeral Tuesday at the Cathedral. Burial, Catholic Cemetery. ~ 9-3-1970 + 8-?-1970
Miller Marjorie Ann, 74, died March 5, 2001 at Parkview Noble Hospital, Kendallville. The 1946 graduate of Avilla High School worked as a bookkeeper for Kendallville Distributing Co. for many years. She was born June 11, 1926 in Jefferson Twp, Noble County, to Henry Earl and Mildred Lucille (Deibele) Probst. On April 29, 1946 in Kendallville she married Orland Jay Miller, who survives in Kendallville. Also surviving are a daughter, Debra Kemerly of Wolcottville; a son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Sherri Miller of Mound, Minn.; 2 sisters and a brother-in-law, Betty Atz of Kendallville and Barbara and William F. Drerup of Avilla; 3 grandchildren, Troy Kemerly and Joshua and Derik Miller; and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, George Probst and Donald Cripe. Graveside services March 14 at Lake View Cemetery. ~ 3-8-2001
Miller Mark A, 60, of Nobleton, Florida, and formerly of Avilla, died November 11, 2013, from injuries he sustained in an automobile accident in Groveland, Florida. He was born November 13, 1952, in Garrett, to James and Lucy (Sherman) Miller. He married Karen Holland on September 8, 1984. Surviving are his parens; his wife; a son, Joshua Miller of Tampa, Fla.; 2 daughters, Melissa Miller of Auburn, and Tracy Beck of Auburn 6 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Jonathan and Charlotte Miller of Avilla, Ind., and Matthew and Joanne Miller of Sumter, S.C. He was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Miller of Kendallville. Funeral, November 16, 2013, at Purcell Funeral Home in Bushnell, Fla. Burial will be in Florida. ^ 11-14-2013
Miller Marley, 82, died Friday at Shepherd of the Hill nursing home, Kendallville. She was born Dec. 31, 1916 in Fort Wayne to Rudolph H. and Grace (Bryant) Kaiser. On March 8, 1940 in Fort Wayne she married Raymond J. Miller. He died May 30, 1987. Surviving are 2 daughters, Susan Kaiser of Indianapolis and Julie Ryne of Hinsdale, Ill.; one son, Stephen of St. Paul, Minn.; one brother, Harold Kaiser of Fort Wayne; and 5 grandchildren. Funeral Monday at St. Gaspar Catholic Church, Rome City. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 6-18-1999
Miller Marlin A, 2, of R. 2, Topeka, died Sunday at the home of his parents. He was born Jan. 25, 1987 in LaGrange, the son of Alvin J. and LeEtta (Bontrager) Miller. Surviving are his parents; two sisters, Carolyn Ann and Mary Sue at home; two brothers, Lavon Ray and Larry A at home; grandparents, Elizabeth Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence R. Bontrager; and great-grandmother, Anna J. Hochstetler, all of Topeka. Services Wednesday in the John Miller Jr. residence. Burial, Miller Cemetery. + 4-23-1989
Miller Martha was the daughter of John and Sarah Targgart, born near Wolf Lake on Nov. 2, 1862. Surviving her are one sister, Mrs. Sophronia Noteman, one half-sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Phillips; and four brothers, Frank, Sherman, Amos and Edward. As a young woman she married James Miller, with whom she lived more than 50 years until his death about two years ago. There is one son, Frank, of Meno, Okla. She was a member of the Methodist Church at Wolf Lake. On Nov. 25 at the close of Thanksgiving Day she slept away. She was 75 years and 23 days old. The funeral was at the M. E. Church in Wolf Lake on Nov. 28. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 11-?-1937
Miller Martha A, 73, died Monday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Sept. 17, 1918 in Louisville, Ky. to Lawrence and Helen (Raubert) Albers. In 1941 she married Robert Dhonau. He died in 1966. She married Joe Miller in 1969 and he died in 1990. She was a retired teller and auditor for American State Bank and a member of Ligonier Presbyterian Church. Surviving are a daughter, Susan Perkins of Comwell; a son, Rob Dhonau of Ligonier; 2 sisters, Margaret Ogden of LaGrange Park, Ill., and Katherine Holmgren of Franklin, Wis.; and 5 grandchildren. Funeral Thursday in Ligonier Presbyterian Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 6-2-1992
Miller Martha J, 62, died Monday in McCray Hospital, Kendallville. She was born April 10, 1930 in Ligonier to Glenn and Rose (Beau) Leslie. On July 24, 1954 in Cromwell she married Carlyle J. Miller. He died in 1978. A lifetime Cromwell resident, she worked for Essex Wire and United Technologies before retirement. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Ray (Cindy) Hunt and Mrs. James (Amy) Lowe of Cromwell; a son, Kim of Ligonier; 3 sisters, Alice Feece of Lakeville, Lois Meyer of Fort Wayne and Mrs. Marvin (Jean) Poyser of Columbia City; 2 brothers, Charles Leslie of Ligonier and Gary Leslie of Cromwell; 6 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Two sisters, Edith Geiger and Mary Steffe, preceded her in death. Funeral Monday in Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 12-14-1992
Miller Marvin L, 60, died in Lexington, Ky. Saturday. He was born in Noble County Oct. 4, 1935 to Riley and Cleo (Householder) Miller. He attended Cromwell High School and was a truck driver. Surviving are a son, Marvin Jr. of Wolcottville; a daughter, Jody of Kendallville; 3 stepdaughters; a sister, Marilyn Plank of Cromwell; and 12 grandchildren. Private graveside services today at Sparta Cemetery. + 9-21-1996
Miller Mary was born in Lancaster County, Pa. Jan. 26, 1825; died Feb. 2, 1899 age 74 years 7 days. Settled about 1859. ^ 6-9-1899
Miller Mary, 80, died last night at the home of her daughters, Ruth and Esther, with whom she had resided the past five years. Mrs. Mildred Sheets, a daughter here, had been helping care for her. She was the widow of the late James Miller, rural letter carrier here, and resided in this community many years. Surviving are five daughters, Esther and Ruth, Indianapolis; Mrs. Margaret Frazure, Madison Wis.; Mrs. Grace Poyser, Elkhart, and Mrs. Sheets, here; a brother Henry Rhodes, Swan and a sister Mrs. Clara Ober, LaOtto. Services at McKee & Clark Funeral Home Saturday. ~ 12-8-1949
Miller Mary, daughter of Mrs. Catherine Bohnebarger of Wayne Twp, died of consumption on June 18 and was buried on Monday following. She was about 18 years of age. ^ 6-25-1886
Miller Mary A, 95, Sacred Heart Home, Avilla, died there this morning. She was born Aug. 11, 1879 in Ohio to Alexander and Sarah (Clark) Kelsey. She married James S. Miller in Albion Feb. 3, 1907. He died Sept. 18, 1945. A resident of the area since 1907, she is survived by one son, Walter (Jack) Martz, Kendallville; one half-sister, Mrs. Oscar Swanson, Van Wert, Ohio; one granddaughter, Mrs. Madelynne (Kemerly) Kurtz; three great-grandchildren, Nancy Lung, Tom Kemerly and Mrs. Kay Snapp; 5 great-great-grandchildren. One sister preceded her in death. Services Thursday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 8-?-1974
Miller Mary B, 91, of Syracuse, died Jan. 27, 2006 at Miller's Merry Manor in Wakarusa. She was a member of the former Evangelical United Brethren Church in Syracuse. She was born July 18, 1914 in Kendallville to George and Anna (Jones) Trowbridge. She married Roy L. Miller on Sept. 27, 1940. He died May 20, 1991. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Denys and Kay of Kimmell; a daughter, Beth Williams of Syracuse; 3 grandchildren, David Miller, Sarah and Amy Williams; and a great-grandchild, Gabriel Gaona. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Tim Miller in 1998; and a brother, Byron Trowbridge. Graveside services today at Syracuse Cemetery. ^ 1-31-2006
Miller Mary Ellen, 89, of Auburn, died Friday at the home of a granddaughter, Mrs. Richard S. Orton, Indianapolis. She was the widow of Dr. Benjamin E. Miller, an Albion physician many years. A native of Holmes County, Ohio, she spent the early years of her life in Steuben County, Ind. After the death of her husband 20 years ago she went to Auburn to make her home and was active in the Presbyterian Church and the GAR Auxiliary. Funeral will be this afternoon in Moore & Kirk Irvington Mortuary. Burial, Albion. Survivors include Mrs. Orton; a son, Charles E. of Fort Wayne; a daughter, Mrs. Fred A. Phillips of Saginaw, Mich., and a great-granddaughter. + 12-?-1939
Miller Mary Izora, 86, widow of George W. Miller, died Tuesday at Luckey Hospital, Wolf Lake of a coronary occlusion. Funeral today in Broadway Christian Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. She was born in Noble County and was practically a lifelong resident of this community. Surviving are 3 sons, Ben and Curtis of Columbia City, and Otto of Cromwell; three daughters, Mrs. Jess LeCount of North Webster, Mrs. Levi Price of Albion, and Mrs. Pauline Clingerman of Churubusco; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Nora Zumbrun of Columbia City. + 4-?-1956
Miller Marzell, 69, R. 1, Wawaka, died Monday in McCray Hospital. He was born Aug. 4, 1906 in Steuben County to William and Elsie (Schimpff) Miller. He married Lilah Conrad March 22, 1934 in Noble County. He was formerly employed by Frick Lumber Co., Brimfield, and was a lifetime area resident. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge, Albion. He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Howard (Joyce) Smith, Wolcottville, Mrs. Wade (Joan) Cooper, Syracuse; two sons, Leroy, R. 1, Wawaka, and Raymond, San Jose, Calif.; two brothers, Orley, Bremen, and Carl, Auburn; and 10 grandchildren. Funeral at Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville, Wednesday. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 2-16-1976
Miller Matilda (Mateer) died at her home in Swan Twp on Friday. She was born in Allegheny County, Pa., March 20, 1842. She was married to Archibald Miller of Beaver County, Pa. Sept. 30, 1863. They had 5 sons and 2 daughters, all of whom are living. Mr. and Mrs. Miller came to Noble County in 1864 and purchased the farm on which they both resided until called by death. She was a member of the Hopewell Presbyterian Church. She died December 9, 1898 at the age of 56 years, 8 months 19 days. Funeral at Hopewell Church on Sunday. Burial, Bethlehem Cemetery. * 1898
Miller Max, 85, of Rome City, died Sunday at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born June 11, 1900 in Portland, he was the son of Frank and Rosella (Thrash) Miller. On March 6, 1921 he married H. Cecil May, who died Oct. 18, 1982. He was a retired plumbing and heating contractor in Jay County and from Allen County Children’s Home in Fort Wayne. Surviving are a son, Max Merrill of Churubusco; and 3 grandchildren. Services Wednesday at Baird-Freeman Funeral Home, Portland. Burial, Lawndale Cemetery near Ridgeville. + 8-11-1985
Miller McKinley, 91, Cromwell, died Friday in Goshen Hospital. He was born Aug. 25, 1895 in Sparta Twp to Jasper and Leslie (Wyland) Miller. His wife, the former Burl Lung, died in 1983. He was a former resident of Mishawaka, Ind. and was a retired foundry worker for Dodge Mfg. In Mishawaka. He was a veteran of WW I and a member of the Cromwell American Legion Post. Surviving are a daughter, Barsha Brown, Cromwell; a son Herman, Cromwell; one grandchild; and two grandchildren. One sister and two brothers preceded him in death. Services Monday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 6-26-1987
Miller Mildred, former resident of Ligonier, died March 27 in Whittier, Calif. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Burke and grew up and attended school in Ligonier. Survivors include two daughters, Miss Diane Blem, Anaheim, Calif., and Mrs. Starlene Boyer, Fullerton, Calif.; one son, Walter Blem, Santa Rosa, Calif.; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Phyllis Butash, Tucson, Ariz.; and a stepson, Donald Blem, Garden Grove, Calif. + 3-?-1971
Miller Mildred D, 90, died Thursday in Kenney Health Care Center, Ligonier. She was born May 1, 1903 in Sterling, Ohio, to Charles and Maude (Slabaugh) Fitzpatrick. She married B. Ray Miller Oct. 29, 1920 in St. Joseph, Mich. He died in 1964. A lifetime Cromwell resident, she had formerly owned and operated Lauer's Restaurant in Ligonier and also worked at Wirk Garment Co. in Ligonier. She was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Cromwell. Surviving are 2 sons, Bob of Attica, Ohio and Allen of Pierceton; 2 daughters, Mrs. Jack (Mary Kathryn) Reidenbach of Wawaka and Mrs. James (Doris Gene) Campbell of Castaic, Calif.; 14 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Two brothers preceded her in death. Funeral Monday in Calvary Lutheran Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 12-30-1993
Miller Mildred Lucille, 67, died Monday in the emergency room of Sturgis, Mich. hospital. She was born in Albion Oct. 12, 1926 to Clarence and Bessie (Wells) Moore. She married Harley Miller on May 28, 1948 in Albion. She was a public school teacher in Michigan and a member of Sturgis Wesleyan Church. Surviving are her husband; 3 daughters, Christina Miller of Kalamazoo, Mich., Becky Miller of Indianapolis, and Mrs. Russell (Beth) Forbes of Sturgis; 2 sons, Tim of Kendallville and Doug of Sturgis; 3 sisters, Helen Hipshire of Columbia City, Judy Sparrow of Sierra Vista, Ariz., and JoAnn Davis of Columbia City; 3 brothers, Wayne Moore of Ligonier, Bob Moore of Tipton and Paul Moore of Auburn; and 8 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Tyler Scott Miller. Funeral Thursday in Sturgis Wesleyan Church. Burial, Sturgis Memorial Gardens. + 11-29-1993
Miller Milo F "Mike" of Fort Wayne, formerly of Ligonier, died Tuesday in a Fort Wayne Hospital. Funeral will be June 20 at Ulrey-Sedgwick Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. He was born Sept. 26, 1895 in Millersburg and on Jan. 6, 1915 he married Katherine Simmons in Chicago. Surviving are his widow; three sons, including Quentin of Ligonier; six daughters, including Mrs. Paul (Devona) Medsker and Mrs. Delvin Gangwer, Ligonier; 26 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers and one sister. + 6-20-1968
Miller Milton J, 72, employee of the Lyon & Greenleaf Milling Co. in Ligonier for 31 years, died Thursday at his home following a heart attack. He was a member of the Masons, Eagles, Woodmen and Elks Lodges. Surviving are the widow; an adopted daughter; two half-brothers and two half-sisters. + 8-?-1935
Miller Minnie A, 73, R. 1, Kimmell, died Monday in Goshen Hospital. Born Feb. 1, 1905 in Wyanet, Ill., she was the daughter of Theodore and Minnie Poscharscky. She married Otto Miller in March 1924 in Rock Island, Ill. She had been a resident of the Cromwell-Kimmell area the past 60 years. Survivors include the husband; a daughter, Mrs. Lester (Joyce) Robinson, R. 1, Cromwell; one son, Phil, R. 1, Kimmell; two sisters, Mrs. Florence Rarig, Graytown, Ohio, and Mrs. Margaret Miller, Syracuse; three brothers, Fred, Wolcottville, Herman, White House, Ohio, and Harold, R. 1, Kimmell; and 3 grandchildren. Funeral Thursday in Broadway Chapel near Cromwell. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 7-?-1978
Miller Morgan O, 70, of Kendallville, died Aug. 26, 2006 at his home. He was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Hudson and was self-employed in the electrical and refrigeration service. A 1954 graduate of Kendallville High School, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps 1957-196. He was born July 13, 1936 in Kendallville to Paul and Ruth (Ginder) Miller. Surviving are a sister, Donna Wade of Buffalo, N.Y.; and a brother and sister-in-law, Myron and Lorna Miller of Rogers, Ark. Memorial services later. Burial, Fairfield Cemetery. ^ 8-29-2006
Miller Mornie May, 68, died at her home in Ligonier Aug. 28. She had been a resident in that city for 35 years and was a member of the Methodist Church and the Eastern Star. + 8-?-1940
Miller Morris Cresco, who resided 6 miles northwest of Columbia City, died Friday at Whitley County Hospital. Funeral Monday at Smith Funeral Home in Columbia City. A native of Whitley County, he was a former resident of Topeka and Fort Wayne, where he was a barber, and Cromwell, where he operated a garage for 18 years. On leaving Cromwell he moved to a farm near Ligonier, and in 1950 moved to the Columbia City community. He was a member of Cromwell Lodge No. 705 F&AM. Survivors include the widow, Clara; two sons, John L., Allen Park, Mich., and Jerome D. in Texas; 3 daughters, Mrs. Charles J. Osborn, Goshen, Mrs. Vernon A. Saggars of near Columbia City, and Mrs. Paul E. Wysong, Bea Lake; his father, Eli, who resides near the Shades State Park; a half-sister, Mrs. Cora Crane, Chicago; 18 grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Burial, Hively Cemetery. + 6-?-1954
Miller Nancy E, daughter of Jacob W. and Sarah Shaffer, was born in Westmoreland County, Penn. Jun 5, 1860; married to James W. Miller Nov. 26, 1878; and died in Kendallville Nov. 8, aged 27 years, 5 months and 3 days. She leaves a husband and 2 little daughters. Funeral was at Perseverance M. P. Church. ^ 11-11-1887
Miller Nettie, 64, widow of H. Fred Miller, died of paralysis Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Chester Throp. Surviving are the daughter; a son, Guy, both of Kendallville; three sisters, Mrs. Ray Gawthrop of Frankfort, Mrs. Carrie Hamilton of Kendallville, and Mrs. T. O. Halferty of Brimfield; two brothers, Melvin Harp of Macon, Ga., and James Harp of Kendallville; and two granddaughters. Funeral Thursday from the home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 3-?-1936
Miller Noble, 83, Orlando, Fla., a former Kendallville architect, died Jan. 22 in Orlando where he had resided since 1957. He was born Oct. 2, 1889 in LaGrange County. He was a member of the Indiana Society of Architects, Summit City Lodge 170, the F&AM, Fort Wayne, Architect League of Orange County, Fla., the Loch Haven Art Center, Orlando, and the Florida State Federation of Arts. Survivors include the wife, Bonnie Irene; one daughter, Mrs. Albert (Maxine) Reed; one stepson, Donald K. Herrman, Orlando; one sister, Zoa Vita Gordon, Orlando; a brother, Clyde C., Fort Wayne; 3 grandchildren. + 1-?-1973
Miller Norman K "Duke", 74, of Angola, died May 6, 2009 in his residence. He graduated from Kendallville High School in 1952 . He and his family owned and operated Miller's Restaurant, CMW Transport and Miller Motel in Kendallville. He retired in 1990. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving 1956-1958. He was born June 5, 1934 in Fort Wayne to Harold and Laura (Pettit) Miller. He married Debra L. Moore on March 12, 1988 in Las Vegas. Surviving are his wife; a stepdaughter; a daughter and son-in-law, Roxanne and Steve May of Louden, Tenn.; 4 sons and 2 daughters-in-law, Greg and Deb Miller of Kendallville, Terry Miller of Rome City, Danny and Patty Miller of Phoenix, Ariz., and James Miller of Ligonier; grandchildren, Tyler, Nicholas, Kelcie, and Holly Miller, Dustin Abbs, April and Jewel May, Kenna and Kalli Aaron; and a brother, David Miller of Rome City. Funeral May 9 at Young Family Funeral Home with military services by Kendallville FW Post 2749. ^ 5-8-2009
Miller Opal, 89, a longtime resident of Ligonier, died Sunday in the Ridgedale Nursing Home, South Bend. Born May 17, 1889 in Bremen, she was the daughter of Edward and Ida (Sinnlinger) Nufer. She married Avaley Green, Clarence Godfrey and Albert Miller, who all preceded her in death. She was a member of the Ligonier United Methodist Church. Survivors are one son, Ralph Green, Mishawaka; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Neil (Avis) Bockover, Norwalk, Calif.; and one half-sister, Mrs. Gloye Graves, Logansport. Funeral Wednesday in Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 11-?-1978
Miller Oral "Jack", 85, R. 3, died Wednesday (d. 1-26-1977) in Kendallville Nursing Home. Born in Allen County Aug. 16, 1891, he was the son of Harvey and Elizabeth Miller. Surviving are his wife, Josephine; a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Beulah) Manley, R. 2, Albion; one son, Floyd, R. 3, Albion; one sister, Mrs. Garland Flickinger, Fort Wayne; 9 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services Saturday in Brazzell Funeral Home. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ^ 1-27-1977
Miller Orland "Jay", 82, of Kendallville, died Sept. 26, 2006 at Northern Lakes Nursing Home in Angola. He retired in 1985 after serving 35 years as a conductor with the Pennsylvania Railroad. A 1943 graduate of Kendallville High School, he served in the U.S. Army during WW II and was a member of VFW Post 2749 and American Legion Post 86 in Kendallville. He was born April 5, 1924 in Brimfield to Arnol Wilbur and Ruth Agnes (Stewart) Miller. He married Marjorie Ann Probst on April 29, 1946 in Kendallville. She died March 5, 2001. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Debra Kemerly and Jim Frye of Wolcottville; a son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Sherrie Miller of Mound, Minn. 3 grandchildren, Tory Kemerly, Joshua and Derek Miller; and 2 great-grandchildren, Nate and Sam Kemerly. He was also preceded in death by 3 brothers, Walter, Arnold and Alvin Miller. Graveside services Saturday at Lake View Cemetery. ^ 9-28-2006
Miller Otto N, 90, of R. 1, Kimmell, died Thursday at Fountainview Place Nursing Home, Goshen. Born Feb. 11, 1894 in Sparta Twp, he was the son of George and Izora (Winebrenner) Miller. On March 4, 1924 in Rock Island, Ill., he married Minnie Poscharscky, who preceded him in death. A lifetime Kimmell area resident, he was a retired farmer and member of the Broadway Christian Chapel. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Lester (Joyce) Robinson of Cromwell; a sister, Mrs. Jesse (Florence) LeCount, North Webster; and 3 grandchildren. A son, Phil, died in 1980. Also preceding him in death were 3 brothers. Services Sunday at Broadway Christian Chapel. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 1-17-1985
Miller Patricia J, 55, of Wawaka, died Nov. 28, 2001 at the home of her son, Scott, in Albion. She was born Aug. 20, 1946 in Kendallville to Elmer and Annabel (Fike) Strater. On June 20, 1965 in Kendallville she married Floyd L. Miller. He died May 28, 1997. Surviving are her mother and stepfather, Annabel (Strater) and Bill Growcock of Wawaka; a son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Julie Miller of Albion; 3 grandchildren, Justin, Nicholas and Holly Miller; a son, Mark Miller and family of Wolcottville; and a brother, Paul Strater of Yakima, Wash. Graveside services Saturday at Orange Cemetery in Rome City. ^ 11-29-2001
Miller Patricia Louise, 75, Kendallville, died September 3, 2003 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born April 2, 1928 in Fort Wayne to Howard C. and Iva J. (Rose) Connett. On May 5, 1962 in Fort Wayne she married Harold C. Miller. Surviving are her husband; 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Hal and Robyn and Scott and Laurie of Kendallville, and Kim and Sherley of Rome City; 3 daughters and 2 sons-in-law, Janice Coleman of Kendallville, Pam and Bob Tuffley of Big Long Lake, and Dawn and Steve McCreery of Rome City; 2 sisters, Velma Chadwick of Santa Barbara, Calif., and Jeannette Eastburn of Avilla; 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Harvest Community Church in Kendallville and Town & Country Home Extension Club. She was employed by the VA Hospital in Fort Wayne 8 years and was a 1946 graduate of South Side High School in Fort Wayne. Services at Harvest Community Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 9-11-2003
Miller Paul, 75, died today in the Strawberry Village Nursing Home, Ligonier. Born in Noble County, he was the son of Harry and Lucy (Dolan) Miller. He was a lifetime resident of Albion and was employed by the Albion Novelty Company there. There are no immediate survivors. Funeral Saturday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 12-?-1978
Miller Paul D, 74, of Ligonier, died Monday in Goshen Hospital from lung cancer. Born June 7, 1903 in Topeka, he lived in Ligonier for the last 7 years, moving here from Youngstown, Ohio. He was the son of Jesse and Ethel (Stewart) Miller. He married Elizabeth Drain in Goshen on June 1, 1935. He was a retired school teacher and a real estate broker, a member of Ligonier Presbyterian Church, Elks and Masonic Lodge. Survivors include the wife; a daughter, Mrs. Warren (Sara Lynn)) Barnes, Dayton, Ohio; and 3 grandchildren. Services Friday in Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 10-?-1976
Miller Paul F, 80, of Bushnell, Fla., died May 5. He was born in Hicksville, Ohio, the son of Willis A. and Elzina Miller, and moved to Kendallville at an early age. He had also lived in Saginaw, Mich. before moving to Bushnell in 1968. He was an electrician for General Motors and a member of the Wildwood, Fla. Assembly of God Church. He was a graduate of Kendallville High School where he was a cheerleader and attended Purdue University. Surviving are his wife, Louise; 3 daughters, Carolyn of Orlando, Judy Harbottle of Honolulu, Hawaii, and Marilyn Shaffer of Saginaw, Mich.; 2 sisters, Anna Harmon of Bushnell, and Mary Mominee of Paris, Mich.; and 2 grandsons. Memorial services May 7 at Purcell Funeral Home in Bushnell. + 5-5-1986
Miller Pauline, 76, died Thursday in Goshen General Hospital. She was born May 14, 1914 in Leroy, Ill., the daughter of Bert and Nellie (Gray) Hitchell. On July 29, 1945 in Ligonier she married Quentin B. Miller. She retired in 1977 from Essex Wire Corp. and was a member of West Noble American Legion Post 243 Auxiliary. Surviving are her husband and a sister, Mary Bateson of Clinton, Ill. One brother and 3 sisters preceded her in death. Graveside services Monday in Oak Park Cemetery. + 3-20-1991
Miller Pearl H, 72, was born Sept. 11, 1902 to Newton D. and Mary E. (Harrison) Hall. In 1946 she married Claude C. Miller, who died in 1963. She died Sunday in the Sacred Heart Home. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Charles Hamm Jr. of Garrett; one son, Robert Rarey, Danville; and ten grandchildren. Services Tuesday at McKee Funeral Home. Burial, Cedar Chapel Cemetery. ~ 10-3-1974
Miller Peter B, 12 years, 4 months and 7 days, died at Brimfield June 8. ^ 6-15-1882
Miller Phil O, 43, R. 1, Kimmell, died Thursday in the VA Hospital, Marion. He was injured in a truck-car accident in May 1977 near Kimmell and had been in a coma since the accident. He was born Oct. 30, 1936 in Noble County to Otto and Minnie (Poscharscky) Miller. He was a lifetime resident of the Cromwell area. He was married in Oct. 1959 in Germany to Inge Gebhardt. He was a farmer and a member of the Broadway Christian Chapel. Surviving are the wife; the father; two sons, Tim, R. 1, Kimmell, and Tony at home; a sister, Mrs. Lester (Joyce) Robinson, R. 1, Cromwell. Services Monday at Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 8-?-1980
Miller Philip G "Cork", 60, died Feb. 25, 2004 at Parkview North Hospital, Fort Wayne. He worked as a supervisor at Dana Corp. in Syracuse. He was born Nov. 1, 1943 in Garrett to George A. and Maryellen (Refner) Miller. He married Nancy L. Dinius on Aug. 27, 1994 in Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife; a brother, Tim of Fort Wayne; and 2 sisters, Barbara Campbell of Rome City and Sheri Rollins of Garrett. Graveside services Friday at Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 2-26-2004
Miller Phyllis P, 90, Columbia City, died July 1, 2009 at her residence. She was born Dec. 18, 1918 in Fort Wayne, a daughter of Paul and Alta (Hawk) Egolf. She was a 1936 graduate of Churubusco High School and worked as a seamstress at Blue Bell in Columbia City until her marriage to John H. Miller on June 26, 1940. She was a member of Blue River Church of the Brethren. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Dianna and Bob Green of LaOtto; a brother, Roger Egolf of Fort Wayne; a sister, Beatrice Leitch of Churubusco; and grandchildren, Richard (Paula) Green, Anita (Scot) Martin, and Matthew (Kim) Green. She was preceded in death by her husband on Oct. 25, 1971; a daughter, Jeanette Miller in 1958; 3 sisters, Elizabeth Orcutt, Mary Kennedy and Corrine Carig; and a brother Norman Egolf. Funeral July 6 in Blue River Church of the Brethren. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 7-3-2009
Miller Prentiss A, 79, Wolf Lake, died Thursday at his residence after shoveling snow. He was born May 4, 1907 in Wolf Lake, the son of Albert and Zoe (Redenbo) Miller. He had resided his entire life in the house where he was born. He married Dortha Dazey June 30, 1934. He was engaged in farming and was a member of the Wolf Lake Baptist Church and Modern Woodmen Lodge. Surviving are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Forrest (Monna) Parks, R. 2, Avilla, Mrs. Theron (Lenora) Leitch, Wolf Lake, and Mrs. Robert (Lecinda) Kiesling of Fort Wayne; a son, Frank Steven, R. 1, Kimmell; a sister, Esther Bender of Albion; a brother, Theodore of Ligonier; 20 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Two grandchildren, Todd and Lynn Leitch, preceded him in death. Services Saturday in Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. ~ 1-29-1987 + 1-22-1987
Miller Quentin B, 85, of Ligonier, died Feb. 6, 2004 in Goshen Hospital. He was born Dec. 2, 1918 in Ligonier to Milo and Katherine (Simpson) Miller. He married M. Pauline Hitchell on July 29,1 945 in Ligonier. She died March 12, 1991. He graduated from Ligonier High School and served in the U.S. Air Force during WW II. He was retired from Essex Wire. He attended the Church of Christ and was a member of AARP, West Noble American Legion Post 23 and Elks Lodge 451. He is survived by a brother, C.J. Miller of Fort Wayne; 3 sisters, Eloise Arnold of Butler, Katherine Gangwer of Ligonier and Barbara Woods of Fort Wayne. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Bob; and 3 sisters, DeVonna Medsker, Marilyn Wright and Margaret Poyser. Services Tuesday at Oak Park Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 243. ^ 2-8-2004
Miller R Burley, 78, 608 S. Main St., died at his home Wednesday. He was born Oct. 29, 1892 in Ligonier, the son of Chauncey and Alice (Christy) Miller and was married in 1914 to Faye Bordner. He had resided in Detroit where he was manager of Volvo Co. until 14 years ago when he returned to Ligonier. He was a member of Ligonier United Methodist Church, South Bend Masonic Blue Lodge 294 and Royal Arch Chapter of the Masons. Surviving are the widow; a daughter, Kathryn Ruth, Ligonier. Funeral Saturday at Ulrey Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 4-?-1971
Miller Rachel, 66, died at her residence in Brimfield on Sept. 8. She leaves 3 daughters, 2 sons and several grandchildren. ^ 9-16-1880
Miller Ralph K, 92, died Monday in the home of his daughter in LaOtto. He was born April 6, 1902 in St. Joe to Andrew and Sarah (Lung) Miller. On Feb. 8, 1933 in Emmaus Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne he married Hilda E. Gillian. She died April 20, 1992. A 1931 graduate of Purdue University, he was a pharmacist at several locations, retiring in 1980 from Chronister's Central Drugs. During WW II he did factory work, making B-17 engine components. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Avilla. Surviving are 3 daughters, Carolyn Scammahorn of Churubusco, Patricia Leiter of LaOtto and Phyllis Froenicke of Yorktown; 10 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Funeral Thursday in Immanuel Lutheran Church. Burial, Lutheran Cemetery. + 4-25-1994
Miller Ray O, 82, died Sunday in Kendallville Manor Health Center. Born in Steuben County May 16, 1904, he was the son of Henry W. and Nettie L. (Frederick) Miller. On Nov. 24, 1926 in Angola, he married Alice Stout. He was a farmer and machinist and a member of Hudson United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Glenn (Treva) Miller of Rome City; a son, Paul of R. 1, Hudson; a brother, Russell E. of Los Angeles, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Two daughters and two brothers preceded him in death. Services Wednesday in Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Woodruff Cemetery. + 5-3-1987
Miller Raymond Joseph, 78, of Rome City, died Saturday at his residence. He was born in Decatur Feb. 13, 1909, the son of Robert and Della (Ullman) Miller. On March 8, 1940 in Fort Wayne, he married Marcell Grace Kaiser. He moved from Dayton, Ohio to Rome City 10 years ago and was a retired machinist. He was a member of St. Gaspar Catholic Church. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Heiko (Susan) Kaiser of Indianapolis, and Mrs. Joseph (Juli Ann) Ryne of Hindsdale, Ill.; a son, Stephen A. of St. Paul, Minn.; a sister, Mary of Decatur; a brother, Jerome of Muncie; and 3 grandchildren. Two brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Services Tuesday in St. Gaspar Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 5-30-1987
Miller Rebecca spent her whole life in Indiana, having been born in Union County Jan. 20, 1823. She died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. F. Young, at Ligonier Jan. 27, 1892. She came with her parents (Mr. and Mrs. Summy) to Elkhart Prairie in 1831. She married William L. Miller in 1841. He was a miller by trade and lived at different places while he followed his trade. About 1855 they moved on a farm near “Sugar Hill” in Benton Twp, where on March 18, 1872 he was killed by a falling tree. She was a member of the M. E. Church and the mother of 7 children, 6 of whom are living. Noble Co Democrat 6-22-1892
Miller Rex L, 77, Ligonier, died Saturday at Goshen Hospital. He was born April 5, 1939 to Jacob and Elizabeth (Rex) Miller. He married Laura Rex in Elkhart April 5, 1939. He was a retired Essex employee and farmer and a veteran of WW I. Surviving are his wife; a son, James L., Huntington; a brother, Jesse, Fort Myers, Fla.; 3 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday in Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 12-?-1975
Miller Richard K, 60, Syracuse, died Saturday in St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minn. of heart condition following a heart attack on June 1. Born at Syracuse April 27, 1914, he was the son of Sol and Georgia (Ketring) Miller. A resident of Syracuse most of his life, he married Roberta Jean Wills in 1940. He was a bank teller at the State Bank of Syracuse and a member of the St. Andrews Methodist Church, Syracuse. Surviving are the widow; one son, Tom of Fort Wayne; one daughter, Mrs. Harry (Michele) Hart, Bremerton, Wash.; and two grandchildren. Services Tuesday in St. Andrews Methodist Church. Burial, Syracuse Cemetery. + 6-?-1974
Miller Richard M, 72, died today at Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. Born Nov. 2, 1902 to Robert C. and Della Miller of Decatur, he recently lived at R. 1, Rome City. He is survived by a sister, Mary of Decatur; and 2 brothers, Raymond of Rome City and Jerome of Muncie. Services Monday at St. Gaspar’s Catholic Church in Rome City. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 7-?-1979
Miller Richard W, 66, of Wawaka and formerly of Fort Wayne, died Nov. 1, in the V.A. Medical Center. A Fort Wayne native, he moved to Wawaka in 1985. He retired as owner of Truck Repair Service in 1977 and was a WW II Navy veteran. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy M. (Hayes); his mother, Edna M. of Warsaw; two sons, Rollen Patrick and Rae Walter, both of Fort Wayne; 2 brothers, Jack W. of Bourbon, and Edward W. of Decatur; 2 grandchildren. Services Thursday in D. O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. + 11-1-1988
Miller Robert B, 56, Ligonier, died Thursday in Goshen General Hospital. He was owner of Miller’s Footwear Store in Ligonier until his retirement and also managed Miller’s Footwear Store in Goshen prior to moving to Ligonier in 1956. He was born March 31, 1920 in Goshen to Roy and Jennie May (Bitner) Miller. In 1939 in Ky., he married Jeanne Miller, who died in 1964. In 1967 he married Marie Kitson in Ligonier. He served in WW II and was a member of Ligonier Presbyterian Church, American Legion Post 243, VFW, Chamber of Commerce, and a former member of Ligonier Rotary Club. Surviving are his wife, Marie, Ligonier; 2 sons, Jerry Lee, Sullivan, and Dale, Muncie; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Shirley) Durham, Ligonier, and Mary Lou, Bloomington; one stepson, James L. Kitson, Goshen; two sisters, Mrs. William (Janet) Stuckman, Lake Worth, Fla., and Mrs. Gordon (Virginia) Hoke, Goshen; 4 grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at Ligonier Presbyterian Church. Burial, Violett Cemetery. + 1-20-1977
Miller Robert C, 86, died Friday in McCray Hospital. A lifetime resident of Noble County, he was born in Swan Twp June 2, 1870, a son of Archibald and Matilda Mateer Miller. He married Olive Bolton in Avilla on April 19, 1904. He worked as a carpenter before entering the railway postal service in 1933 and since had been active in his hobbies of woodworking and carpentry. He was an official in the American Security Co. in Kendallville. Surviving are the widow; a son, Hubert, Kendallville; a sister, Mrs. Anna Truelove, Ft. Wayne; a brother, Joseph, Kendallville; and two grandchildren. Services Monday in the A. J. Berhalter Funeral Home in Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 5-23-1957
Miller Rodney, 18, was killed in a one-car accident a mile south of Kendallville on Ind. 3 Dec. 31. Born Dec. 19, 1953, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Max Miller of LaOtto. He lived his entire life in the area and was a senior at East Noble High School. Other survivors include his sister, Mrs. Ross Gross of R. 2, Avilla, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Grocock of Swan. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. ~ 1-6-1972
Miller Roe, about 80, died in St. Louis, Mo., Oct. 5, 1951. He was a musician of outstanding ability and in his younger days had performed with several of the better bands of the nation. His father, John W., at one time served as Noble County recorder. He is survived by his wife; a sister, Mrs. George Russell of Albion; and two brothers, Ralph of Garrett, and Fred of Fort Wayne. Services at St. Louis Sunday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery, Kendallville. + 10-?-1951
Miller Ronald Eugene, 17, was fatally injured in an automobile crash Tuesday. He had broken neck, severe chest injuries and a broken arm. State police officers investigating said the car, driven by Ronnie, was northbound on Wayne Trace near Fort Wayne when it went out of control on a slight curve, plunged down a five-foot embankment and crashed into a utility pole. The impact toppled (line missing) ished the car. Evidence indicated the car had rolled over before it crashed into the pole. Ronnie would have been a junior in the Avilla High School this fall. He was a member of the local Evangelical United Brethren School. Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Miller; two sisters, Mrs. Paul DeHoff, of near LaOtto, and Patricia at home; a nephew; the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Miller, Fort Wayne; the great-grandfather, Andrew Miller of LaOtto. Services at the Evangelical United Brethren Church. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ~ 7-1-1954
Miller Rosa died at home in Fort Worth, Texas May 19, 1889. She was the daughter of A. D. Maggart of Cromwell. She married Mr. Miller when they emigrated to Texas. She leaves a husband, 2 children, a father, 6 brothers and 1 sister. + 5-19-1889
Miller Rose A, 37, of Kendallville, died Wednesday in McCray Hospital. Born June 29, 1948 in San Antonio, Texas, she was the daughter of George W. and Virginia (Easterday) Owen. On March 6, 1971 in Kendallville, she married Dave N. Miller. She moved to Kendallville from Ill. and worked as secretary for CMW Transport Trucking Co., Kendallville. She was a member of the First Christian Church. Surviving are her husband and parents; a daughter, Mrs. Greg (Trina) Amburgey of Kendallville; a son, Dwight A., at home; her grandmother, Bernice Easterday of Kendallville; and 4 grandchildren. One brother and two sisters preceded her in death. Services Saturday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 4-2-1986
Miller Rosetta P, 85, of Kendallville, died December 20, 2002 at Parkview Noble Hospital. She was born September 25, 1917 to Frank and Mae (Fisher) Weaver. She married Howard Miller on March 26, 1934 in Avilla. He died in 1996. Surviving are 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Patty and Morrie Davis of Rome City, and Rosalyn and Paul DeHoff Of North Tarrytown, N.Y.; one sister, Lileth Whan of Avilla; 7 grandchildren, Kim Treesh, Steve, Peter, Tom, Annette and Kenneth DeHoff and Deborah Spencer; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son, Ron Miller; a daughter, Janet Miller; 2 grandchildren, Tammi Riecke and Ron Davis; and 2 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the OES. Services at Berhalter Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ~ 1-23-2003
Miller Rosina (Baad) was born Aug. 6, 1827 in Steinheim, Wurttemberg, Germany, and came to this country when 18. She married Jacob C. Miller Aug. 9, 1846. They moved with his people to Noble County just west of Lisbon on Sept. 28, 1850. In 1882 they left the farm and moved to Kendallville, where she died March 10, 1897 at the age of 69 years 7 months and 4 days. She was a member of the Evangelical Church for nearly 45 years, where funeral was held March 12. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 3-19-1897
Miller Roxie, 85, was born in Burkett, Ind. Jan. 29, 1888 to George and Emma (Rickel) Snyder. She married Franklin Miller in 1911. He preceded her in death. She died Friday in Sheldon Manor Nursing Home at Albion, Mich., where she had resided since 1964. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Thelma Johns, Albion, Mich., and Mrs. Rosa Gingrich, Marshall, Mich.; one sister, Grace Cling, South Bend; four grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Services Sunday in Berhalter-Preston Mortuary. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ~ 12-6-1973 + 12-?-1973
Miller Roy W, 84, died June 25, 2001 at home in Albion. He was the owner of and barber at Miller's Hair Styles, Albion. He had lived in the community 52 years. He was born December 2, 1916 in Kimmell to Thomas J. and Sylvia (Huff) Miller. On June 18, 1949 in Avilla he married Eloise Kiester, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters, Nancy Fausnaugh of Ligonier, Jade Miller of Spokane, Wash., and Jael Prentice of Albion; 10 grandchildren, Tom and Bart Fausnaugh and Brendon, Brandy, Brenton, Brady, Prentice, Bryce, Brook and Bryton Byall; and 5 great-grandchildren, Heather, Ryan, Dustin and Joshua Fausnaugh and Derick Snyder. Graveside services at Sparta Cemetery. ~ 6-28-2001
Miller Ruby, 46, of Kendallville, died last Wednesday at Garrett Hospital from pneumonia. Surviving are the husband, Howard; two daughters, Miss Virginia Witzke of Garrett and Mrs. Dave McKeefer of Fort Wayne; one son, Henry of Kendallville; her mother, Mrs. Mary Browand of Littleton, Colo.; two brothers, Geoffrey and George of Kendallville; and one sister, Mrs. Maude O’Leary of Los Angeles, Cal. Funeral Friday from the Church of Christ, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 2-?-1935
Miller Rudolph, 71, died Wednesday at his home near Diamond Lake. He was born in Germany and moved to this country when a young man. He is survived by one daughter, Margaret of Ligonier; two sisters and four brothers in Germany. Funeral Friday at the Presbyterian Church, Ligonier. + 11-?-1935
Miller Russell L "Jake", 71, of Cromwell, died last Wednesday in LaGrange County Hospital following surgery. He was a longtime resident of Cromwell, born near here on Dec. 21, 1889 to Jasper and Lessie (Wyland) Miller. He was a retired inspector of the Studebaker plant at South Bend. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Mayme C. Wilson, Cromwell; one brother, McKinley of R. 2, Pierceton; two nieces and two nephews. Services at L. H. Moore Funeral Home Friday. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 12-?-1961
Miller Russell W, 76, 221 E. Lisle St., died Monday in McCray Hospital. He was born Nov. 17, 1895 in Pleasant Lake to William and Elsie Miller and was married to Methella Masten, who died in 1962. He was a retired molder with Newnam Foundry, a veteran of WW I and a member of American Legion and VFW. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Cecil (Doris) Franklin, South Milford, and Mrs. Donald (Nancy) Musser, Indianapolis; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Goldie Dunkel and Mrs. Paul (Esther) Bell of Kendallville; one sister; three brothers, Orley, Nappanee, Marzell, Brimfield, and Carl, Angola.; 14 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 4-?-1972
Miller Ruth, 72, former Avilla resident, died March 6 at the Methodist Hospital. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miller, Avilla, and had worked in the legal department of Veterans Administration before retiring 15 years ago. She was a member of New York Street Methodist Church. Surviving are two sisters, Grace M. Poyser and Margaret E. Frazier. Services March 8 in United Methodist Home chapel, Franklin. ~ 3-18-1976 + 3-6-1976
Miller Ruth, 77, died July 30 at her home in Dundee, Ill. She was born July 31, 1913 to Herman and Maude (Brown) Kemerly in Fortville. The family moved to Avilla in 1920 where she graduated from high school. She married Willard Miller. He preceded her in death. Surviving are a son, Willard Jr. of Minneapolis, Minn.; a daughter, Judy Kissinger of Washington, D.C.; 2 sisters, Frances Winkler of Fort Wayne and Martha Taggart of Dundee; 3 brothers, Paul Kemerly of Los Angeles, Calif., and Ralph and Vern Kemerly of Avilla; and 4 grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Donald and Richard. Memorial services Aug. 10 in First United Methodist Church of Dundee. + 8-15-1991
Miller Ruth, 90, died March 21, 2007 at Parkview Noble Hospital. She had served as Ligonier clerk-treasurer for 16 years and had held many clerical jobs, including managing the license bureau. She was a member of OES, the Girl Scout Council and Beta Sigma Tau Sorority. She was born February 23, 1917 in Toledo, Ohio to Harry and Clora (Smith) Coss. She married Carmon Miller on Oct. 30, 1938. He died March 25, 1996. Surviving are a daughter, Elaine Geeting of Visalia, Calif.; a son, Stephen of Goshen; 5 grandchildren, Tom and Michael Geeting, Jennifer Poholsky, Ryan and Greg Miller; and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Roger and Charles. No services. ^ 3-22-2007
Miller Ruth A, 70, 337 N. State St., died Wednesday in McCray Hospital. She was born March 26, 1901 in Brimfield to Walter F. and Emily B. (Wright) Stewart, and was married Oct. 30, 1922 in Albion to Wilbur A. Miller. She was a resident here 42 years, moving from Brimfield. She was a member of Brimfield Methodist Church. Surviving are the husband; 4 sons, Walter W. and Arnol O. (Chub), Jay and Alvin of Kendallville; 4 sisters, Gertrude McDonald and Florence Marshall, Wawaka, Myra Stewart, Kendallville, and Mae Stewart, Brimfield; one brother, Thadd (Dick) Stewart, Brimfield; 5 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home Friday. Burial Orange Cemetery. + 3-?-1972
Miller Ruth Anna, 68, (b. 2-18-1895 - d. 3-3-1963) R. 2, Albion, died Sunday at her home. A former Fort Wayne resident, she moved to Albion 17 years ago with her husband, Oral D (Jack), upon his retirement from Nickel Plate Railroad. Surviving are the husband; a daughter, Mrs. Beulah Bauer of Fort Wayne; a son, Floyd, Albion; a foster son, Enoch Baldwin, Albion; 9 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Services Wednesday at Burr Oak Baptist Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 3-?-1963
Miller Ruth B, 75, 605 S. Main St., died Sunday in McCray Hospital. Born Jan. 22, 1895, in Allen County, she was the daughter of Valentine L. and Eliza Jane Smith Shaffer. She was married Jan. 24, 1911, in Monroeville to Howard C. Miller, who died in 1963. They moved to Avilla in 1937 from Churubusco. She was a member of the Avilla Calvary United Methodist Church. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Esther) Pettit, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Gene (Donna) Peters and Mrs. Russell (Jane) Tremaine, both of Avilla; five sons, Clarence and Samuel, Churubusco, Wilbur, Avilla, Max, LaOtto, and Bill, Westminster, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Iva Schlemmer, LaGrange; a brother, Harley Shaffer, Venice, Fla.; 18 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. A son, Francis; a daughter, Mabel; four brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Funeral Wednesday in Avilla Berhalter-Preston Mortuary. Burial, IOOF Cemetery in Monroeville. ~ 3-5-1970
Miller Sampson Jackson, 88, former resident of Albion and Wolf Lake, died Sunday from heart disease at the home of a niece, Mrs. Bert Madden of near Avilla. His wife, the former Fannie Dingman, died in 1929 while they resided in Albion. Surviving are a son, Harry H., of Albion; two grandsons. Funeral Tuesday at Bonham’s Funeral Home. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 5-?-1942
Miller Samuel R, 85, formerly of Churubusco, died Dec. 12, 2002 at his home. He was employed by Fruehauf Trailer Co. in Fort Wayne for 31 years, retiring in 1981. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II. He was born near Monroeville on Aug. 26, 1917 to Howard C. and Ruth B. (Shaffer) Miller. He married Beulah I. Fuqua on May 21, 1949 in Huntertown. She died Nov. 18, 1998. He was also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Surviving are a daughter, Tamara of Columbia City; a sister, Jane Young of Kendallville; a brother, Bill of Orange, Calif. Private graveside services at Eel River Cemetery. ^ 12-13-2002
Miller Sandra Lee, 62, of Kimmell, died Aug. 23, 2008 at her home. She was employed at Weatherhead for 30 years, retiring March 31, 1999. She was a member of Wolf Lake Baptist Church. She was born Dec. 3, 1945 in Niles, Mich. to Harriet (Hargreaves) and Gerald Harrison George. On Sept. 23, 1974 she married Frank S. Miller. He died Jan. 19, 1993. Surviving are 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Antonette and Jesse Rollins of Cromwell and Melissa Stanley of Ligonier; 4 sons and 3 daughters-in-law, Forrest and Trishia Knisely Jr. of Disputanta, Va., Micheal and Mari Miller and Gerald Miller of Kimmell, and Vince and Marie Miller of Waterloo; 2 stepsons; 26 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; a brother, James George of Nappanee; and 6 sisters, Florence Bush of Niles, Mich., Beverly Konkle of Warsaw, Patricia Scanlon of Niles, Mich., Phyllis Grice of Mishawaka, Dorothy Bently of Kimmell and Harriet George of Niles, Mich. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Gerald and Robert George; and a sister, Norma Beadle. Services Wednesday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. ^ 8-24-2008
Miller Sarah, daughter of William and Elizabeth Miller, died Monday from inflammatory rheumatism. She was born in Findley, Hancock, County, Ohio Nov. 22, 1864 and died at the home of her parents in Rome City Feb. 8, 1886, aged 21 years, 2 months and 10 days. Funeral in the M. E. Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 2-12 & 19-1886
Miller Sarah A was born at Franklin Square, Columbiana County, Ohio, June 25, 1838; and died at her home August 1, 1921, age 83 years 1 month and 62 days. She married Jacob Simon Oct. 2, 1856; and to this union were born 6 children, John A., Emily, Ella B., James N., Edith A. and Melissa. Emily and her father preceded her in death. Eleven grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren are left to grace the family record. In middle life she married Coradon Warner, who also preceded her in death. She was a member of the LaOtto Lutheran Church. In later years she married John Miller, who also preceded her in death. * 8-11-1921
Miller Sarah Elizabeth, 61, died Sunday at the home of her brother, Robert C., of Kendallville. She was born in Swan Twp Sept. 26, 1874, the daughter of Archibald and Matilda Miller. Surviving are five brothers, Robert, Kendallville, John, Fremont, Mich., Joseph, Grand Rapids, Mich., Stephen, Kansas City, Kans., James, Avilla; and one sister, Mrs. Anna Truelove, Avilla. Funeral Tuesday from the home of her brother in Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 6-?-1935
Miller Sarah G (Guise) was born in Cumberland County, Penn. in May 1810 and died Oct. 4. She was married to James G. Miller May 21, 1840. They resided for several years at Bellville, O., coming from there to Noble County, Ind. in 1863. They were the parents of 10 children, 6 of whom were claimed by death in infancy. One daughter, Mrs. Bell Whitford, died March 8, 1876. Her companion preceded her to the better land about 18 months. There are left 2 sons, one daughter and 11 grandchildren. She united with the M. E. Church in 1840. ^ 11-1-1895
Miller Selma A, 81, of Albion, died Sept. 16, 1970 in McCray Hospital. She was the last surviving charter member of the Fort Wayne Auxiliary of Railway Employees. One son, William of Rockford, Ill., and two grandchildren survive. Services Saturday at Klaehn Funeral Home in Fort Wayne. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. + 9-?-1970
Miller Shirley Louise, 29, of Cromwell, died Monday at her home southeast of here. Surviving are her husband, Harold; her father, David Schroeder, Kondas Nursing Home, Albion; and a brother, David in Texas. Services Wednesday from Ligonier Methodist Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 9-?-1962
Miller Simpson C was born in Seneca County, Ohio Oct. 1, 1842; died at Chicago Nov. 4, 1909, aged 67 years, one month and four days. He moved with his parents from the state of Ohio to Allen County, Indiana when he was 5 years of age. He came to Kendallville in 1856 and returned to Ohio in 1861 and enlisted at Fostoria at the first call for three months’ soldiers. He re-enlisted in the 49th Ohio Volunteer Infantry in 1816 and served until the close of the war. He was a prisoner in Libby prison for 10 months. Dec. 14, 1865 he married Mary A. Zimmerman, and they had one daughter and 2 sons, the daughter preceding him in death some years ago. Surviving are his wife and 2 sons, T B. of this city and Harry of Chicago; and one grandson, Frank Stall of Texas; one brother, John W. of this city; and 6 sisters, Mrs. Mary Zimmerman of Alexandria, La., Mrs. Emily Cramer and Mrs. Margaret Hart of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Laura Cook of Jackson, Mich., Mrs. Sophronia Simon of Goshen and Mrs. Cora Colt of Los Angeles, Cal. ^ 11-8-1909
Miller Skylar David Scott died shortly after birth Jan. 5, 2003 at Parkview Noble Hospital. Surviving are his parents, Tyler Campbell and Erica Miller; grandparents, Scott and Tamara Miller, Michael and Jennifer Snyder, Sam and Carol Campbell, all of Kendallville; great-grandparents, Worley and Alma Gibson of Kendallville, Paul and Joan Miller of Hudson, Laura Phillips of Auburn, Cleo Campbell and Helen Snyder of Kendallville. Preceding him in death were great-grandparents, James Phillips, Maxine Campbell and Kenneth Snyder. Services today at True Church of God in Lisbon. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ^ 1-8-2003
Miller Sol, 70, son of Andrew U. Miller, deceased, former county treasurer and resident of Albion, died at his home in Syracuse on Dec. 22. He was connected with the Syracuse Bank for 25 years but had retired from business several years ago. Surviving are the widow, Georgiana Ketering; one son, Richard of Logansport; one grandson, Thomas; a sister, Mrs. Jessie Kirkland of Ligonier; and a brother, Harry of Ligonier. Funeral Wednesday from the home in Syracuse. Burial, Syracuse. + 12-?-1941
Miller Solomon came to Noble County in 1834, being 18 years of age at the time. He was born in Pendleton, County, Va. He moved to Ohio in 1826. Married three times (to Elizabeth Long in 1839 who had 12 children, a Mrs. Green of Ligonier who had 2 children, and to Miss Kingston, his widow who had one child.) He was the father of 15 children, ten of whom are still living. His brother Henry, who died 2 years ago, was the first postmaster in Noble County. Died July 8, 1880. + 7-?-1880 > No date
Miller Stephen A, 32, of rural Kendallville, died Sunday at his residence. He was born Nov. 11, 1952 in Fort Wayne, the son of Ivan D. and Marjorie (Sloniker) Miller. An optician, he had moved from Fort Wayne to Kendallville 16 years ago. He was a member of the Anthony Wayne Church of God in Fort Wayne. Surviving are his parents at rural Kendallville; two sisters, Cynthia and Renee of Kendallville; grandparents Winifred Miller of Huntertown and Vaughn and Wilma Sloniker of Kendallville. Services Wednesday at D. O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home. Burial, Greenlawn Memorial Park. + 10-27-1985
Miller Susan E, 25, 5108 Old Maysville Road, died Monday in Parkview Hospital. She was employed by Indiana Dept. of Highways. Survivors include her mother, Ursula Miller; and five sisters, Vickie Ahr (former Albion resident), Mary Bennington, Patricia Chase, Becky Jo Palmer, Brenda Budd and Katie Friedley of Fort Wayne. Services Thursday in St. Vincent’s Catholic Church. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. + 12-13-1982
Miller Sylva M, 87, of R. 4, Albion, died Monday in Lutheran Home in Kendallville. Born Feb. 9, 1892 in Noble County, she was the daughter of Isaiah and Mae (Thomas) Huff. Her husband, Thomas, died in March 1957. Survivors are a son, Roy M. of Albion; a brother, Otto of South Bend; 3 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. A sister preceded her in death. Funeral Wednesday in the Lutheran Home chapel. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 8-?-1979
Miller Sylvia M, 77, R. 1, Kimmell, died Monday (d.9-9-1985) at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City. Born Nov. 3, 1907 in Noble County, she was the daughter of Frank and Mary (Jerraid) Erdly. She married Theodore Miller on Sept. 29, 1928 in Wolf Lake. Surviving are her husband; a sister, Margurite Erdly, Wolf Lake. A sister and a brother preceded her in death. Services Thursday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 9-9-1985
Miller Thelma V, 85, R. 2, Avilla, died Friday at Sacred Heart Home. She was born Aug. 27, 1903 in Garrett, the daughter of John Victor and Maude Moughler Applegate. She married William Paul Miller in April 1934 and he died in 1969. She was a member of the Farm Bureau. Surviving is one son, Robert Smurr, Avilla; one stepdaughter, Joy Ferry of Oxnard, Calif.; five sisters, Jessie Bauman of Auburn, Gwendolyn Conkle of Garrett, Neva Gordy of Fort Wayne, Kathleen Collins and Billie Teegardin of Bonaparte, N.C.; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Two sisters and one brother preceded her in death. Services Monday at Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ~ 5-24-1988 + 5-20-1988
Miller Theodore M "Dutch", 90, died Sunday in Kenney Health Center, Ligonier. He was born March 19, 1902 at Wolf Lake to Albert and Zoe (Redenbo) Miller. On Sept. 29, 1928 at Wolf Lake he married Sylvia Erdly. She died Sept. 9, 1985. A retired farmer, he also sold Pioneer seeds for 40 years and had a harness and shoe repair shop in Wolf Lake. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Melvin (Esther) Bender of Albion; and a sister-in-law, Margurite Erdly of Wolf Lake. Funeral Wednesday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 3-14-1993
Miller Thomas B, 73, of R. 1, Wawaka, died Thursday at the home of his daughter, Judith Moore of R. 3, Kendallville. He was born March 11, 1912 in Noble County to Joseph and Hallie Miller. He was a retired farmer and employee of Kendallville Foundry. Surviving are the daughter; two sons, Craig of Rome City, and Mike of Wawaka; a brother, Max of Fort Wayne; and 5 grandchildren. Services Sunday in Hutchins-Armes Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 7-25-1985
Miller Thomas J, 68, (b. 2-22-1890) died at his home one mile west of Albion March 15, 1958. He was a retired barber. Surviving are his wife, Sylva; one son, Roy of Albion; 3 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, William of Bryan, Ohio; 3 sisters, Mrs. Margaret Owen and Mrs. Frank Wisler of Kendallville, and Mrs. Gale Curry of Bryan, Ohio. Funeral March 18 in Sparta Christian Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 3-?-1958
Miller Thomas James, 56, died Sept. 30, 2007 in Indianapolis where he was working. He graduated from East Noble High School in 1969 and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He was born in Kendallville on Oct. 4, 1950 to James O. and Lucy W. (Sherman) Miller. He married Judith L. Wineland on April 28, 2001 in Kendallville. Surviving are his parents in Avilla; his wife in Kendallville; a son, Jason of Kendallville; a daughter, Lindsey of Fort Wayne; 2 granddaughters, Jenna and Halle Miller; 3 stepchildren; 3 brothers and 2 sisters-in-law, Mark and Karen Miller of Nobleton, Fla., Jonathan and Charlotte Miller of Avilla and Matthew Miller of Sumter, S.C. Services Friday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lutheran Cemetery, Avilla. ^ 10-2-2007
Miller Tony, 67, R. 2, Middlebury, died Monday in Elkhart Hospital. He was born July 7, 1895 in Cromwell, the son of Lon and Clara (Smith) Miller. Nov. 9, 1918 he married Hazel Kime. He worked at the Dwiggins Alfalfa Milling Co., New Paris, for 20 years and he was a farmer the past 20 years, having resided near Middlebury since 1940. Surviving are the widow; two sons, Frederick D. of R. 4, Goshen, and Gerald W. of South Bend; a brother, Ray of Cromwell; and 3 grandchildren. Services Wednesday from Middlebury Church of the Brethren. Burial, Forest Grove Cemetery, Middlebury. + 5-?-1963
Miller Tressie "Terry" Reardon, 98, died Wednesday in Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. She was born Aug. 20, 1901 in Flint to Royal and Catherine (McClish) Bair. On June 26, 1952 in Fort Wayne she married Walter T. Miller. He died in Feb. 1976. She was retired from the former Wolf & Dessauer store in Fort Wayne. Surviving are 2 sons, Willis R. Reardon of Hamilton Lake and David Miller of Kendallville; one brother, Ross Bair of Kendallville; 4 granddaughters, Carma Witwer, Julie Blankenship, Jennifer Pennington and Marti Freed; 2 grandsons, Shane Miller and Patrick Reardon; 7 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by 2 sons, 2 brothers and one sister. Funeral Saturday in Provena Sacred Heart Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 9-1-1999
Miller Tyrell C, 55, died March 10 at his residence in Fort Wayne. He was born Jan. 22, 1922 in Sturgis, Mich. to Forest E. and Opal L. (Ebert) Miller. He had resided in Fort Wayne the past 3-4 years after moving there from Danville, Ill. A veteran of WW II, he belonged to the Disabled American Veterans Club of Fort Wayne. He is survived by his mother, Paxton, Ill.; one daughter, Mrs. Frank (Dianne) Catalano, Highland, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Thelma Simon, Naples, Fla.; one brother, Forest E. Jr., Lake Wales, Fla.; and two grandchildren. One sister preceded him in death. Services today at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 3-?-1977
Miller Ura C, 56, R. 1, Churubusco, died Thursday in the National Nursing Home, Columbia City, from cancer. He was born Jan. 13, 1912 in Noble County and was married in 1952 in Ligonier to Virginia Tope. He resided here all his life until 2 years ago when he moved to his present address. Surviving are the widow; three daughters, Mrs. Clifford Burns, R. 3, Mrs. Daniel Stier, Grabill, and Mrs. Carol Thomas, Indianapolis; three sons, Gerald and Harold, Ligonier, and Jerry, Houston, Texas; 3 stepsons, Monte and Gary Tope, Churubusco, and Jack Tope, Goshen; 3 sisters, Mrs. James Musser and Mrs. Earnest Rosenogle, Ligonier, and Mrs. Harold Rosenogle, Albion; a brother, Arnol, Kendallville; and 19 grandchildren. Funeral Saturday in Ulrey Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 10-?-1971
Miller Velma B, 87, of Miller’s Merry Manor, died there Sunday. She was born Sept. 28, 1901 in LaGrange County, the daughter of James and Bertha (Healey) Routsong. On Feb. 25, 1920 in LaGrange, she married Elvie H. Miller, who died Aug. 26, 1965. She moved back to LaGrange from Sturgis Mich. in 1920. She retired from Freeman Mfg. Co. in Sturgis and was a member of First United Methodist Church in Sturgis. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Stanley (Kathleen) Riegel of McMurray, Pa.; two sons, Maurice K. of Fort Collins, Colo., and Leonard L. of Sturgis; 6 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services Wednesday in Frurip-May Funeral Home, LaGrange. Burial, Greenwood Cemetery. + 8-4-1989
Miller Vogal E, 89, of R. 5, LaGrange, died Thursday at his residence. He was born Aug. 22, 1887 in Noble County to Edward S. and Myra (Grubb) Miller. On Aug. 3, 1921 in Albion he married Amber R. Davidson. He moved from Kendallville to LaGrange 55 years ago and was retired from the maintenance department of LaGrange Hospital. He also formerly owned a locker plant in LaGrange and worked in the meat department of the LaGrange IGA store. He was an Army veteran of WW II and a member of American Legion Post 215, LaGrange. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons, Donald C. and Richard E of LaGrange; a sister, Maude Davey; and a brother, Warren J of Kendallville; 6 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Services Monday in Frurip-May Funeral Home, LaGrange. Burial, Greenwood Cemetery. + 2-19-1987
Miller Walter T, 70, former resident of Avilla, died Feb. 4 in McCray Hospital. Moving to Avilla from Fort Wayne in 1952, he and his family resided at 317 S. Main St. He served two terms on the Avilla town board and had been a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church. In 1971 they moved to Wall Lake near Orland. He was a former employee of Phelps Dodge in the INCA Division. He was born Jan. 5, 1906 in Van Wert, Ohio to Albert and Blanche (Shultz) Miller. He married Tressa M. Bair June 26, 1952 in Fort Wayne. Surviving are his widow; one son, David L., Kendallville; two stepsons, Robert T. Reardon, Fort Wayne, and Willis R. Reardon, Hamilton Lake; two sisters, Hazel Etzler, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Walter (Oval) Merkle, Convoy, Ohio; three brothers, Clifford, Van Wert, Ohio, Wilson, Middle Point, Ohio, and Wayne, Convoy, Ohio; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Services Saturday in Berhalter-Preston Mortuary in Avilla. Burial, Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery, Fort Wayne. ~ 2-12-1976 + 2-4-1976
Miller Walter W, 65, of Kendallville, died Wednesday in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born in Brimfield Nov. 28, 1922, he was the son of Wilbur A. "Pop" and Ruth A. (Stewart) Miller. A lifetime area resident and veteran of WW II, he was a machinist at Reliable Tool for 8 years, retiring in March 1987. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Craig (Sandy) Crothers of Kendallville; 2 brothers, O. Jay and Alvin of Kendallville; and one grandchild. One brother, Arnold "Chub", preceded him in death. Services Saturday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. + 1-13-1988
Miller Warren J, 99, of Kendallville, died April 15, 2010 at Lutheran Life Villages. He was born in Rome City on March 11, 1911 to Edward S. and Myra (Grubb) Miller. He graduated from Kendallville High School in 1929 and Tri State University in 1932. He married Constance Williams on Dec. 1, 1934 in Kendallville. He was the Noble County surveyor for 28 years and was a dairy and crop farmer. Survivors include a daughter, Julie and Brent Grawcock of Albion; a son, Dennis and Regina Miller of Scottsdale, Ariz.; his grandchildren, Donovan Miller, Kim and John Washam, and Jonathan and Katie Miller; and 2 great-grandchildren, Gavin and Savannah Washam. He was preceded in death by his wife on June 1, 2003. Funeral April 17 at Orange Cemetery. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 4-17-2010
Miller Wilbur "Web" of R. 2, Churubusco, died Monday at St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born in LaGrange County on October 30, 1921, the son of Howard and Ruth Shaffer Miller. He married Lois Anderson on January 25, 1946. He served with the Army in WW II. He was a member of the Avilla American Legion; an interior decorator and an employee of Fort Wayne Decorators Company. Survivors include the wife; one son, Jerry of Huntertown; one daughter, Shirley Diehl of Churubusco; four brothers, Clarence and Samuel, Churubusco, Max, Garrett, and Bill, Calif.; and three sisters, Esther Pettit of Fort Wayne, Donnabelle Peters, Avilla, and Jane Young, Kendallville. Services Wednesday at Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 8-20-1981 + 8-?-1981
Miller Wilbur A "Pop", 77, Kendallville, died Monday in McCray Hospital. Born June 20, 1901 in North Webster, he was the son of William and Mabel (Needler) Miller. He married Ruth Agnes Stewart Oct. 30, 1922 in Albion. She died March 8, 1972. He has resided in Kendallville since 1935 coming from the Cromwell area. He was a custodian at East Noble High School. Survivors are 3 sons, Walter, Jay and Alvin of Kendallville; 2 sisters, Mrs. Goldie Rosenogle, Albion, and Mrs. Ena Rosenogle, Ligonier; 5 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. One son, one brother and one sister preceded him in death. Funeral Wednesday in the Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 11-?-1978
Miller Wilbur W, 71, 709 S. State St., died today at McCray Hospital after suffering a heart attack in November. He was born June 24, 1899 in DeKalb County to John and Alda (Apple) Miller and was married Feb. 27, 1932 in Albion to Dorothy Conklin. He was a resident of Kendallville for 23 years, moving from east of the city. He retired from Kraft Foods in 1964 and since that time had worked part-time at the highway garage. Surviving are the widow; two daughters, Alda D at home, and Mrs. John (Arsula) Elston, Fort Wayne; one son, Willard I., Fort Wayne; and two granddaughters. Funeral Thursday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 4-?-1971
Miller Willard, 68, died at his home in Dundee, Ill. Jan. 6. He was a former LaOtto resident and married Ruth Kemerly Feb. 21, 1934. He was born in Noble County to Christopher and Emma Miller. Surviving are his widow; one son, Dr. Willard Jr., Minneapolis, Minn.; one daughter, Judy Kissinger, Chicago, Ill.; and four grandchildren. Services Saturday in Dundee, Ill. ~ 1-11-1979 + 1-6-1979
Miller William, 71, Albion, died Sunday in Tyler, Texas. He was born Aug. 8, 1916 in Kosciusko County to William H. and Esther (Smith) Miller. He was a retired farmer and machinist for Shamban & Co., Fort Wayne. He served in the military during WW II. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Mishawaka. Surviving are his wife, Margaret; two daughters, Mrs. Keith (Deidre) Bair, Churubusco, and Alesia Geiger, Albion; two sons, Harlen and Kenlyn of Albion; a sister, Viola Lesh, R. 1, Cromwell; and 10 grandchildren. Graveside services Friday in Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 3-13-1988
Miller William B was born Sept. 23, 1859 in the city of Kendallville where he lived all his short life. He died Oct. 21, 1885. He was only 26 years and 28 days old. He was married on the 15th day of Jan., 1884 to Victoria Iddings, daughter of Lewis Iddings. They had a boy, born on the 28th day of June 1885, so he leaves a young widow and this little babe; also a sister older than himself and two brothers younger. His father died on the 17th day of Oct. 1879, and his mother died Sept. 16, 1883. One-half of the family has died in the last 6 years. His parents left him well off financially so when he married he had a fine mansion all well furnished to take his new bride to, and being a good financier still added to his wealth instead of using it up as most men do that come by their property so casually. His mother died with that dread disease, consumption, which he inherited. + 10-21-1885 ^ 10-30-1885
Miller William C was born in Lancaster County, Pa., Jan. 29, 1823, and was the third born of a family of six children. At the age of 7 years he moved with his parents to Ohio and 17 years later removed to Clinton Twp. At the age of 19 he was married to Catharine Beckner and they settled near his present farm. He soon afterwards purchased his present farm which was heavily covered with timber and he cleared it himself. They had 7 children, 5 of whom survive him. He was married to Elizabeth King March 25, 1860. They had 6 children, all of whom are living in the county. His wife survives him. He died Aug. 28, 1895. Funeral services at the Dunkard Church. Burial, Union Chapel Cemetery. + 8-28-1895
Miller William P was born Nov. 14, 1868 and died Oct. 25, 1949. Services at Bonham & Miser’s Oct. 27. Burial at Avilla. + 10-?-1949
Miller William Paul, 58, R. 2, Kendallville, died Jan. 9 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jack Ferry, in North Hollywood, Calif., where he and Mrs. Miller had been visiting the past three weeks. A retired farmer, he was born July 28, 1910, at Syracuse, Ind., the son of William L. and Nora Miller. He is survived by the widow, Thelma; the daughter, Joy Louise; one stepson, Robert Smurr, R. 1, Avilla; two brothers, Russell, Gas City, Ind., and Arthur Eugene, Mesa, Ariz.; two sisters, Mrs. Lydia Darr and Mrs. Eleanor Blakesley, both of Syracuse; and four grandchildren. Funeral services Tuesday in Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville. Burial, Syracuse Cemetery. ~ 1-16-1969
Miller William W, 75, was employed for 33 years by International Harvester Co. before retiring in 1959. Final rites were Jan. 14 in the A. L. Moore & Sons Mortuary in Phoenix, Ariz. Burial, Greenwood Cemetery. He died Jan. 11 in the Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix. Born in Noble Twp, Noble County, he moved to Phoenix from Fort Wayne 7 years ago. Surviving are his wife, Wilma; one son, Howard W., Fort Wayne; one daughter, Mrs. Leona Nims of Phoenix; one sister, Mrs. Evie Keller of Fort Wayne; five grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two nieces, Mrs. Pauline Troyer and Mrs. Dale McCoy. ~ 1-22-1970 + 1-11-1970
Miller Willie of Wilmington, Ohio, and formerly of the Kendallville area, died Saturday in Blanchester, Ohio. Services Thursday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Waterloo Cemetery. + 3-1-1986
Miller Wilma, 89, died February 19 in Phoenix. A former resident of LaOtto, she was the widow of William Miller. Surviving are one son, Howard, Avilla; and one daughter, Leona Nims of Phoenix. Services Wednesday. ~ 2-23-1984
Miller Zella P, 86, was born in Avilla but had lived in Yoder most of her life. She died Saturday in the Lutheran Hospital. She is survived by a son, Warren, Santa Clara, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Catherine Greene, Pioneer, Calif., and Mrs. Maxine Porter, Lexington, Ky.; two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Truelove, Avilla, and Mrs. Golda Sabe, San Luis Obispo, Calif.; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services Oct. 10 at Elzey Home for Funerals, Waynedale. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ~ 10-12-1972
Miller Zena B, 87, Ligonier, died Nov. 9 in Goshen Hospital. She was born Aug. 18, 1889 in LaGrange County to Henry and Laura (Haverstock) Morrow. On Dec. 11, 1909, she married Harry Miller in LaGrange. He died in 1940. She had lived in Ligonier the past 31 years. Survivors include 3 daughters, Mrs. Wade (Mary) Carpenter, Nashville, Mich., Mrs. Eugene (Juanita) Stahl, Goshen, Mrs. Max (Ila) Hill, Goshen; two sons, Everett, LaGrange, and Harry Jr., North Webster; 15 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. A son, Wayne, preceded her in death. Funeral Friday in Werker-Orr Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial, Eden Cemetery. + 11-?-1976
Miller Zoe M, about 85, died Jan. 20, 1968 at Luckey Nursing Home in Wolf Lake. She was born April 30, 1882 in a log cabin on the farm where Don Edwards now lives, the daughter of Isaac and Susie Redenbo. She was the oldest of three children, two brothers, Roe H. of Toledo, Ohio, and Ross M. of Highland, Calif. She married Albert Miller Dec. 25, 1900. She moved to the house where her son, Prentiss, now lives and later moved to her present home in 1934 in Wolf Lake. Surviving are her 3 children, Theodore of R. 1, Kimmell, Prentiss of Wolf Lake, and Esther Bender of Albion; 7 grandchildren, Mrs. Phyllis Ott of Churubusco, Mrs. Bonita Stump of Kimmell, Miss Irene Bender of Albion, Mrs. Monna Fae Parks of Avilla, Mrs. Lecinda Kiesling of Peru, Frank Miller and Mrs. Jean Leitch of Wolf Lake; 16 great-grandchildren. She was postmistress of 28 ½ years, retiring April 30, 1952. She was one of two postmasters in her district ever to retire with 100% rating on their record. She was a longtime member of the Wolf Lake Baptist Church. Funeral Tuesday at Wolf Lake Baptist Church. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 1-20-1968
Millikan Charlene W, 42, of rural Churubusco, died July 26, 2002 at Horseshoe Bay. She had been employed for the past 12 years at Deluxe Glass of Fort Wayne. She was a 1978 graduate of Churubusco High School. She was born Jan. 28, 1960 in Norwalk, Ohio to C. Duwayne and Nancy Lou (Harting) Hauser. Her mother died Oct. 21, 1991. She married Richard J. Millikan Jr. on Dec. 16, 1978 in Churubusco. Surviving are her father in Churubusco; her husband; a son, Brad; a daughter, Lindsay; a twin sister and brother-in-law, Darlene and Mike Foote of Churubusco; 2 brothers and a sister-in-law, Cory and Darlene Hauser of Wolf Lake and Roger Hauser of Las Vegas. Services Tuesday at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 7-28-2002