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Mary L. Troyer

Mary L. Troyer

Nov 19, 2025

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Mary L. (Mast) Troyer, 92, died peacefully November 19, 2025 at Waterford Crossing of Goshen, with her family by her side.

She was born October 4, 1933, in LaGrange County to Henry and Edna Mast, the 1st of 5...

Celia Mullet

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)...

Helen Marie Grover

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

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

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....

Terry J. Tyler

Terry J. Tyler

Dec 5, 2025

Terry J. Tyler, age 77, of Goshen, died at The Waters, Wakarusa, on December 5, 2025. He was born on April 18, 1948 to Alexander Joseph and Ardell Lucille (Hass) Tyler.

On June 7, 1969 he married Rebecca Jean Wasson in Craigville, Indiana. She preceded him in death on July 9, 2025. Surviving are his sons, Jeremy (Jill) Tyler, Wakarusa; Jeffrey...

Phillip Lamar Hoover

Phillip Lamar Hoover

Dec 1, 2025

Phillip Lamar Hoover, age 69, of Syracuse, Indiana, passed away on December 1, 2025.

He was born September 16, 1956, in Goshen to Nelson and Lois Joan (Whetten) Hoover. Born and raised in Syracuse, Phil spent his entire life in the community he loved.

Phil was previously married to Karen Sue Hoover, mother of his children, Christy Garcia and Kevin Hoover. Phil...

Bruce Owen Bloom

Bruce Owen Bloom

Dec 1, 2025

Bruce Owen Bloom, 70, of Goshen, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025, at his residence. He was born on November 26, 1955, in Union City, Indiana, to Robert Leo Bloom and Phyllis Marie (Ferguson) Bloom.

Bruce later married Irma Sue Bloom, who survives him. He is also survived by his children: Robert Bloom, Sarah Purkey, Tricia Whitehead, Tammy Smith, and Timothy...

Joel James Sonntag

Joel James Sonntag

Nov 29, 2025

Joel James Sonntag, 42, of Indianapolis, Indiana, formerly of Middlebury, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on November 29, 2025, at Greencroft Healthcare in Goshen, Indiana, following a battle with cancer.

He was born December 2, 1982.

Joel is survived by his parents, James and Paula Sonntag, of Middlebury; four sisters; Charissa Schmidt (Scott) of Black Creek, Wisconsin, Chara Liang...

Cheryl L. Kennedy

Cheryl L. Kennedy

Nov 29, 2025

Cheryl L. Kennedy, beloved wife, mother, and Oona, graduated to her heavenly home on Saturday, November 29th, 2025 at The Waters in Wakarusa after a valiant battle with Alzheimer’s.

Cheryl was born August 23, 1952 in Goshen, Indiana to the late Willard and Dorothea Stutzman.

On August 18, 1973 Cheryl married the love of her life, Mike Kennedy, at St. Mark’s United...

Junior "Mack" Hunley

Junior "Mack" Hunley

Nov 28, 2025

Junior "Mack" Hunley, 72, of Goshen, died on Thursday, November 28, 2025 at his home.

He was born November 25, 1953 in Monticello, Kentucky to Baily and Mary (Daniels) Hunley.

He married Tammy Kay Sowders on June 3, 1987.

Survivors include his wife, Tammy Kay Hunley; fur babies, Jaz and Rascal; three sisters, Goldie Looney of Goshen, Anna Piercey of Monticello, Kentucky, and...

Michael K. Alexander

Michael K. Alexander

Nov 28, 2025

Michael Kent Alexander, 82, died November 28, 2025, at Goshen Hospital.

He was born on May 2nd, 1943, in Goshen, to Gilbert F. Alexander and Edna M. Leatherman (later Troyer).

He was a 1961 graduate of Goshen High School, and spent a short stint in the United States Army. He worked as a trim carpenter at Ancon Construction, for more than 16...

John Joseph Smith

John Joseph Smith

Nov 27, 2025

John Joseph Smith, 68, of New Paris, died Thursday, November 27, 2025 at The Waters of Wakarusa.

He was born October 27, 1957 in Goshen to Harry Dean and Carol Donnabelle (Zellinger) Smith.

Survivors include his partner, Carol Diane (Azbell) Smith; two daughters, Nicole Marie and Clarissa “Star” Cottey; a son, Ricky Smith; a nephew, Joe (Brenda) Smith; two nieces, Marti (Doug...

John "Johnny" Brockleman

John "Johnny" Brockleman

Nov 25, 2025

John Francis “Johnny” Brockleman, 62, of Goshen, passed away at his home on November 25, 2025.

John was born on October 4, 1963, in Lewis County, West Virginia, to John E. Brockleman and Thelma Mae (Hitt) Neal. He married Sherry Wert Brockleman on January 7, 1984.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sherry; his children, Brandon (Melissa Goins) Brockleman of Goshen,...

Patricia Ann Battles

Patricia Ann Battles

Nov 25, 2025

Patricia Ann Battles, 88, of Goshen, passed away at her home on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.

She was born on March 17, 1937, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, to Clarence and Martha (Lyonn) McClearn. On May 2, 1956, she married Donald Lee Battles Sr. in Stoneboro, Pennsylvania. Together they shared 69 years of marriage.

Patricia is survived by her four children: Laura Sue (Steve)...

Sanjuana Sanchez

Sanjuana Sanchez

Nov 23, 2025

Sanjuana Sanchez Cadena, 49, of Goshen, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 23, 2025.

She was born on September 2, 1976, in Cuencamé, Durango, Mexico, to Domingo Sanchez Satarain and Teresa Cadena Castañeda. On December 23, 2001, she married Juan Ricardo Garcia in Goshen.

She was preceded in death by her loving mother.

Sanjuana is survived by her three daughters,...

Helen E. Bomberger

Helen E. Bomberger

Nov 21, 2025

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Helen Bomberger of Goshen, Indiana, passed away on November 21, 2025 after an extended illness. She was 98 years old. Born on August 31, 1927, in Scarborough Township, Ontario, Canada, she grew up during the depression on the family farm that now is within Toronto’s city limits. Although she had to drop...

Dale E. Wert

Dale E. Wert

Nov 20, 2025

Dale E. Wert, 68, of Goshen died Thursday, November 20, 2025 as the result of an auto accident.

He was born April 3, 1957 in Columbia City to Norman E. and Cora E. (Miller) Wert.

On June 29, 1985 he married Terry Potter in Goshen.

She survives along with five siblings, Bev (Kenneth) Shelton of Ravenden, Arkansas, Dawn (John) Marsh, Sherry (Johnny) Brockelman...

Laura Lynn Parrett

Laura Lynn Parrett

Nov 17, 2025

Laura Parrett, 83, died Monday, November 17, 2025 at her home.

She was born August 18, 1942 in Jackson, Michigan to the late Floyd and Alys (Nord) D’Arcy.

On March 6, 1960 she married Roy Parrett in Clarklake, Michigan.

Surviving are children; Cynthia Kay (Jim) Dunn of Wixom, Michigan, Deborah Sue (Randy) Webb of Grand Rivers, Kentucky, Gerald Wayne (Patti) Parrett of Walled...

Carol Jean Valencourt

Carol Jean Valencourt

Nov 17, 2025

Carol Jean (Dunlap) Valencourt passed away on November 17, 2025.

She was born on September 29, 1929, in New Paris to Art and Belva (Martin) Dunlap. On July 2, 1949, she married Roy Valencourt, who preceded her in death in March 2004.

Carol is lovingly remembered by her four sons: René (Leslie) Valencourt, Joel Valencourt, Keith (Terry) Valencourt, and James Valencourt; five...

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