Edna Mae Borntrager was born October 25, 1935, in Kalona, Iowa, the daughter of Chris M. and Esther (Gingerich) Miller. Edna passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of October 5, 2026, at the age of 90 years, 11 months, and 10 days. Edna accepted Christ in her youth and remained faithful until her death.
She was united in marriage to Wallace A. Borntrager on February 18, 1960, and lived in matrimony for 56 years.
To this union five boys and four girls were born: Verlin, at home, Myron (Judy) of Syracuse, Indiana, Loren (Gladys) of Kalona, Leora (Duane) Ropp of Hutchinson, Kansas, Myrna (Merlyn) Miller of Riverside, Rosanna (Chester) Yoder of Kalona, Rollin at home, Lorena (James) Swantz of Dannebrog, Nebraska, and Nelson (Betty Sue) of Carbondale, Illinois; 41 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two siblings: Norman (Elma) Miller of Middlebury, Indiana, and Lilly (John) Miller of Kalona.
She was preceded in death by her husband: Wallace on August 26, 2016; and her parents; and three siblings: Erma, Oren, and Ellen.
The family wishes to thank everyone for the many visits and acts of kindness through the years.
