John J. Dills, Sr.

John J. Dills, Sr., 73, of Goshen, died unexpectedly of natural causes, Saturday, November 24, 2012, at the home of his son. He was born February 15, 1939 in Goshen to Clare and Iris (Hershberger) Dills. On August 11, 1984 he married Maxine Riley. She died January 9, 2005. Surviving are three children, Johnny (Lila J. Kinney) Dills and Bruce (Jina) Dills, both of Goshen, and Myra (Nathan) Beachy of White Pigeon, Michigan; six sisters, Kitty Fink of Nappanee, Anna (Robert) Falconi of Maryland, Betty (Donald) Dirck, Joy Moles and Bonnie (Robert) Null, all of Goshen, and Mary Miller of Elkhart; and two brothers, Michael and William (Frances) Dills, both of Goshen. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Carol Moles and Janet Dills; and a brother, Richard Dills. A lifelong area resident, Mr. Dills retired from Omni Source Recycling as a scales operator. Friends may call from 11:30 a.m., until the 1:30 p.m. funeral service on Tuesday, November 27, 2012, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home. Pastor James Hochstetler, Family Worship Center, will officiate. Burial will follow at Oakridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.