Margaret Eicher

Margaret G. (Schwartz) Eicher, 85, of Bryant, Indiana, passed away at her home on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025.

She was born on Jan. 21, 1940, to the late Jacob L. and Margaret (Hilty) Schwartz. She was the wife of the late Paul V. Eicher, who preceded her in death in 2013, and was a faithful member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Survivors include her children, Menno M. (Christina) Eicher of Bryant; Marie M. (Jake Wengerd) Eicher of Pennville, Paul M. (Barbara) Eicher of Portland, Jake M. (Elaine) Eicher of Bryant, Maggie (Jake Schwartz) of Geneva, Joe (Rachel) Eicher of Bryant, Ida (Daniel Girod) of Bryant, Elizabeth (William Schwartz) of Bryant, Barbara Eicher at home, Benjamin (Mary Schwartz) Eicher of Portland, Ernest (Katie Schwartz) Eicher of Connersville, Lovina (Ben Eicher) of Pekin, Henry (Kathy Schwartz) Eicher of Bryant, Viola (Sam Eicher) of Berne, Susan (Enos Wickey) of Bryant and Christina (Jonathon Wickey) of Bryant. She was blessed with 160 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother, Peter G. Schwartz of Seymour, Missouri.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Paul V. Eicher; her parents; a daughter, Verena; three brothers; and two sisters. 

Viewing will be held from 1 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, at the family residence, 3088 E. 800 North, Bryant, Indiana. The funeral will be at 9 a.m. Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, also at the residence, with Bishop Samuel J. Schwartz officiating. Burial will take place in Bearcreek Cemetery.

Arrangements are being handled by Downing & Glancy Funeral Home in Geneva, Indiana.