Shielda D. Collins

Shielda Diane Collins, 86, of Goshen passed away March 5, 2025 at Greencroft Healthcare.

She was born February 13, 1939, in Elkhart County to K. Harold Miller and Ruby M. (Schrock) Toth.

Surviving are children Mary (Martin) Swinehart of Valparaiso, David (Lida) Hire of Elkhart, and Douglas Hire of Wakarusa; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; brother Dr. Kenneth H. (JoAnn) Miller of Stellacoom, WA; and step-brothers Dr. Kenneth (Carolyn) Toth of Sun City, CA, and Richard Toth of Bad Axe, MI. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a daughter Marcia Breniser.

Shielda was a 1957 graduate of Goshen High School and received her bachelor’s degree from Goshen College. She worked as a Loan Coordinator for Salem Bank for more than 30 years. She was a member of the First English Lutheran Church and enjoyed reading in her free time.

A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, April 25, 2025 at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home followed by burial at Violett Cemetery, Goshen.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Association; https://www.cancer.org/ .