Photo courtesy of Thompson-Lengacher and Yoder Funeral Home - Nappanee
Nappanee, Indiana
Oct 14, 1964 – Dec 3, 2025
Jacqueline “Jackie” Slabaugh, age 61, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 7:30 am at her residence after a 9-month illness. She was born on October 14, 1964 to Levi and Rosa (Schrock) Bontrager in Goshen, IN. Jackie grew up in the Middlebury area and was a Clinton Christian School graduate. On February 9, 1991, she married Dave Slabaugh at Nappanee Missionary Church, and the two then moved to Nappanee together. Jackie was a member of Milford Chapel in Milford, IN. She loved puzzles, flowers, being in nature, interior decorating, and traveling to Florida on ‘girl’s’ trips and to Cancun, Mexico with her husband. She was a very caring person who liked to give gifts and host parties. She especially loved being a grandmother to her four grandchildren.
Jackie is survived by her husband Dave; children: Bridgett (Myles) Miller of Bremen, Erin (Luke) Hostetler of Etna Green, Brandon Slabaugh of Nappanee, and Katlyn Slabaugh of Nappanee; grandchildren: Liam, Claire, Gracelynn, and Gianna Hostetler; sisters Marilyn (Dave) Parnin of Brooksville FL, Betty (Paul) Miller, Glenda (Chris) Yoder, and Carol (Bob) Sutter, all from Middlebury. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Milford Chapel (321 E. Beer Rd. Milford, IN 46542) from 1-4 and 5-8 pm. A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 8 at 10 am, at Nappanee Missionary Church (70417 SR-19 N, Nappanee, IN 46550), with visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow at Maple Lawn Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in Jackie’s name may be made to Milford Chapel.
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I'm thankful for my time to be able to take care of Jackie. She was a true blessing!
Ryan RN
Ryan Jarrell
December 08, 2025 | Nappanee, IN | Acquaintance
Dave, our deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family on your loss.
Michael A. Lietz
Eric M. Heim
Michigan Millwright Services
Michael Lietz
December 08, 2025 | Almont, MI | Friend
So sad to hear of Jackie’s passing. May God enfold you and your family in His loving arms.
Andrew & Viola Yoder
December 07, 2025 | Auburn, KY | Acquaintance
I will miss you my friend! You fought a good fight and now are in Paradise with our Lord and Savior! I hope Chuck was there to greet you❤ You were an amazing person and I am Blessed to have called you my friend
Charlotte Stapke
December 05, 2025 | Wakarusa, IN | Friend
Our deep sympathy to Dave and family so sorry to hear of the passing of wife, mother and grandmother. Jackie will be missed . Tho we will not be traveling to the visitation and funeral our thoughts and prayers are with you all may Jesus be near as you grieve this loss.
Dale and Elsie Swartzentruber
Elsie Swartzentruber
December 04, 2025 | Westminster, SC | Family
Sending my deepest, heartfelt condolences to Dave, Bridgett, Erin, Brandon, Katlyn and families. Jackie was a true light, and I looked forward to receiving a Christmas card from her every year, and seeing her always brightened my day! She will be deeply missed.
Hannah Wegmiller
December 04, 2025 | Nappanee, IN | Friend