Gabrielle Gunden
Nov 10, 2025
Gabrielle (born Gabriel James) Gunden, age 21, of Sellersville, PA, passed away unexpectedly on November 10, 2025 in Goshen, Indiana, leaving family and friends deeply saddened. In the last few years of her life, she had started using the name Gabrielle and she/her pronouns. She had been receiving treatment for depression and had unconditional support from family. During her short...
Ideana G. Yoder
Dec 31, 2025
Ideana G. Yoder, 88, of Goshen, died Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Waters of Syracuse.
She was born October 5, 1937 in White Pigeon, Michigan to Virgil and Frances (Welburn) Miller.
On March 18, 1956 she married Clarence “C.T.” Yoder in White Pigeon, Michigan. She was proud that they were married for 69 years.
Survivors include three children, Sharida Burkholder, Syracuse, Doyle...
Charles Cecil Robbins, Sr.
Dec 27, 2025
Charles Cecil Robbins, Sr., 82, of Goshen, died Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Waterford Crossing Health Center surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on June 24, 1943 in Abingdon, Virginia to Ernest and Bertha (Bailey) Robbins.
On September 12, 1964 he married Janice Sue Counts in Clintwood, Virginia. She preceded him in death in 2002.
Survivors include his three sons, Randall...
Loralyn F. Novachenko
Dec 26, 2025
Loralyn F. Novachenko, 71, of South Bend died Friday, December 26, 2025 at Healthwin Specialized Nursing Care.
She was born April 27, 1954 in Elkhart to John and Irene (Kenaga) Detwiler.
On October 2, 1971 she married Peter Novachenko Jr. He died in 2017.
Survivors include daughter, Vanessa (Jamie Jr.) Hickner of South Bend; son, Pete (Angela) Novachenko, of Mishawaka; grandchildren, James III...
David D. Fox
Dec 25, 2025
David D. Fox, 75, died on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at Greencroft Healthcare.
He was born on March 23, 1950 in Goshen to Donald R. and Joy (Dausman) Fox.
On August 16, 1975 he married Betty Lechlitner in Nappanee.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 50 years, Betty Fox, two children, Angela Swartzendruber of Goshen, Matthew (Corrie) Fox of Fort Wayne; three grandchildren,...
David Ogle
Dec 24, 2025
Dave was born on June 1, 1950 to Theodore and Donnabelle Ogle and lived his entire life in Goshen, a community he deeply loved and proudly served. He was a graduate of Goshen High School, where he met his high school sweetheart, Susan (Elder) Ogle. They were married in 1971 and shared a lifetime of love, partnership, and family.
Dave is...
Ervin Bontrager
Dec 24, 2025
Ervin S. Bontrager, 83, passed away Wednesday morning, December 24, 4:45 AM, at Harmony Senior Living in Elkhart, Indiana. He was born October 5, 1942, in Goshen, Indiana, to Earl V. and Marietta (Kilmer) Bontrager. He graduated from New Paris High School in 1960. He married Carol Dawn (Bossard) Bontrager on February 14, 1983. She passed away May 15, 2011....
Katie A Swartzentruber
Dec 20, 2025
The immortal spirit of Katie Chupp (Stutzman) Swartzentruber was born February 16, 1934, in Shipshewana, Indiana, to Andrew A. and Anna B. (Yoder) Chupp.
Her father died when she was seven years old, leaving her mother with eight children to care for. Katie attended Scott School through the fourth grade. In 1944, her family moved to Goshen, Indiana, where she completed...
Norma Ellen Stahley
Dec 20, 2025
Norma Ellen (Hire) Stahley, age 87, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Greenleaf Nursing Home.
She was born on January 1, 1938, in Ligonier, Indiana, to Edna (Dellinger) Hire and Walter E. Hire. On June 15, 1957, she married Larry Eugene Stahley, who preceded her in death.
Norma was the ultimate caregiver, always placing the needs of others before her...
Timothy L. Reams
Dec 19, 2025
Timothy L. Reams, age 67, of Goshen, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Elkhart General Hospital. Though his departure was sudden, his legacy of hard work, southern hospitality, and devotion to his family and friends will be forever cherished.
He was born February 20, 1958 in Leitchfield, Kentucky to Curtis and Winnie (Powell) Reams.
He married...
Barbara J. Lovett
Dec 14, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Barbara Jean Lovett, who left us peacefully on December 14, 2025, just shy of her 74th birthday. Barbara was born on December 25, 1951, in Elkhart County, Indiana, and spent her life in the beautiful town of Goshen. Barbara worked as a laborer in cabinet manufacturing, a job she took great pride...
Stanley E. Weaver
Dec 13, 2025
Stanley Eugene Weaver, 88, of Goshen passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025,
He was born, December 7, 1937, in LaGrange, Indiana.
He was preceded in death by his father, Hugh S. Weaver, his mother, Evelyn (Nettrouer) Stahly, wife, Joyce (Helton) Weaver, stepson, Craig Chrispyn, grandson, Justin Wayne Gamblin, and mother of his children, Maryann Weaver.
A laborer in the recreational vehicle industry,...
Sharon L. Helmuth
Dec 12, 2025
Sharon Lea (Moyer) Helmuth, 83, of Goshen, passed away peacefully after a long life marked by compassion, humor, curiosity, and steady love.
Sharon was born on September 28, 1942, in Hudson, Michigan, to Harold D. and Ruth I. (Baughman) Moyer. She grew up in Hudson alongside her sister, Carol Jean, and graduated from Hudson High School in 1960. She went on...
Helen M. (King) Hostetler
Dec 12, 2025
Helen Margaret King Hostetler, age 98, of Goshen died on December 12, 2025.
She was born in West Liberty, Ohio to Paul and Mabel King.
In May 1949 she married Richard Hostetler. Helen worked at the Mennonite Board of Missions and Board of Education for many Years. She was very organized with a great sense of humor and baked wonderful chocolate chip...
James D. Perrin
Dec 10, 2025
James D. Perrin, 69, of Goshen died Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Goshen Hospital.
He was born July 6,1956 in Goshen to Everett and Marjorie (Miller) Perrin.
He is survived by his siblings, Betty (Wayne) Mast, of Goshen, Kathy Rohn, of Goshen, Everett “Sonny” (Ursula) Perrin, of Tacoma, Washington, and Dennis (Jill) Perrin of Goshen, and a large extended family.
Along with his parents,...
Celia Mullet
Dec 7, 2025
Celia Mullet, 63, of Millersburg, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, December 7, 2025, following a courageous battle with bouts of cancer.
She was born January 5, 1962, in Goshen, to Rafael Diaz and Doris (Litwiler) Webber.
Celia married Marvin Mullet. He survives, along with their children, Dallas Mullet, Millersburg, Clint Mullet (fiancé Emilie Carroll), Chicago; and brother Rafael (Wanda)...
Myron Schrag
Dec 6, 2025
A sojourner whose ministry carried him from India to Indiana, Myron Dave Schrag—pastor, peacemaker, and faithful follower of Jesus—completed his earthly journey on December 6, 2025. He died at home in Goshen, Indiana, surrounded by family.
Born January 10, 1937, in Norwich, Kansas, Myron was the fifth of six children of Dave and Adina Schrag. Raised on a farm near Kingman,...
Helen Marie Grover
Dec 6, 2025
Helen Marie (Campbell) Grover, 95, of Goshen, Indiana, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Greencroft.
She was born May 20, 1930, in Cass County, Michigan, to Martin G. Campbell and Delilia (Weirich) Campbell.
Helen is survived by her daughter, Cathy Peterson of Goshen; granddaughter, Heather Peterson; two great-granddaughters, Dominique Peterson, both of Goshen; and Mallory Mys of Muskegon, Michigan. She is...
Opal Y. Rockenbaugh
Dec 6, 2025
Opal Y. Rockenbaugh, 79, of Millersburg, died at her home on December 6, 2025.
She was born on May 31, 1946, in Goshen, to Noah and Maxine (Ott) Wenger.
Opal was a 1964 graduate of Concord High School. On July 30, 1966, she married the love of her life, Ivan E. Rockenbaugh, in Elkhart, and together they built a full and joyful...
Sherman William Kauffman
Dec 6, 2025
Sherman Kauffman, 82, died at his home on Saturday, December 6, surrounded by his wife and children, after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis.
Sherm was born June 5, 1943, in Fairview, MI to Ira and Glada Kauffman, one of six children. After graduating from Fairview High School, he left for Voluntary Service through the Mennonite Church in Anzac, Alberta Canada....
