Esther Dawn Miller

Esther Dawn Miller obituary, Sturgis, MI

Esther Dawn Miller

Esther Miller Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hackman Family Funeral Homes - Hackman Chapel on Jun. 23, 2025.

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Esther Dawn Miller age 58, of Shipshewana, Indiana, passed away Saturday morning June 21, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
She was born July 6, 1966, in LaGrange, Indiana daughter of Glenn R. and Carolyn (Hershberger) Miller.
Esther resided most of her life in the LaGrange County, Shipshewana area.
On November 7, 2008, she married Clifford Miller in LaGrange.
Esther had been employed by Lakepark Industries in Shipshewana for several years and was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker.
She enjoyed knitting, sewing, gardening, and puzzles and was an animal lover, especially horses. Esther had hobbies and enjoyments but what she truly cherished was time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband: Cliff; mother: Carolyn Miller of Shipshewana; children: Alexander (Brittney) Sauceda of Middlebury, Kimberly Grice of Topeka and Ambur Sauceda of Topeka; her grandchildren: Ethan and Brooklynn Sauceda, Hadleigh Cotherman, Rubee Grice and Avalei Grice; sisters: Elaine Miller of Shipshewana, Sarah (Sheldon) Yoder of Marcellus, Michigan and Cindy Perry of Tucson, Arizona; brothers: David (Dawn) Miller of Rome City, Marlin (Jami) Miller of Apollo Beach, Florida, Paul (Rebecca) Miller of Hart, Michigan and Adam (Tina) Gray of Goshen and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father; brother: John Mark Miller and sister: Stephanie.
The family will receive friends from 1:00-3:00 P.M., Friday, June 27th at Calvary Chapel, 66969 N. Centerville Rd. in Sturgis. Funeral services will immediately follow the visitation at 3:00 P.M. The Rev. Lynn Miller will officiate. In honoring family wishes cremation will follow the service. Private interment of the remains will take place at Calvary Chapel Cemetery at a later date.
The Hackman Family Funeral Homes, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091 is entrusted with the arrangements.
Memorial donations would be appreciated to the funeral home to help with expenses.
We encourage relatives and friends to share memories and condolences at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
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