Lovina Helmuth, 95, Nappanee, passed away peacefully on Nov. 1, 2025, at her home with family at her side.

She was born on Aug. 24, 1930, to John L. and MaryAnn (Burkholder) Schwartz.

She married Andrew J. Helmuth on Dec. 9, 1948. He preceded her in death on March 16, 2000.

She is survived by seven children: Clara Fern (Freeman B.) Gingerich, Topeka; Esther Marie (Levi) Hostetler, Shipshewana; Loretta Miller, Etna Green; Mary Ellen (Harry J.) Troyer, Shipshewana; Dorothy Ann (Dennis H.) Troyer, Nappanee; John Henry (Sue Marie) Helmuth, Nappanee; and Martha Louise Schrock, Shipshewana; 34 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 151 great-grandchildren; 26 step-great-grandchildren; and many great-great-grandchildren.

Lovina was preceded in death by her parents; husband; three sons-in-law: Ernest Miller, Stanley Miller, and Joe Schrock; and all her siblings: Levi Schwartz, Elizabeth Schwartz, Daniel Schwartz, Joseph Schwartz, Milo Schwartz, Menno Schwartz, Malinda Beechy, Barbara Schwartz, Lydia Ann Miller, William Schwartz, Ameilia Schwartz, and John Schwartz.

Thompson-Lengacher and Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, is handling arrangements.