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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...

Mary L. Troyer

Mary L. Troyer

Nov 19, 2025

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 children. On May 7, 1955 she married Ora Troyer. They met as teenagers in their church youth group and spent their 68...

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...

Alice Smith

Alice Smith

Nov 16, 2025

Alice Smith, age 100, of Elkhart, passed away at home on Sunday, November 16, 2025.

She was born May 19, 1925, in Goshen, Indiana, to Lester and Mary Etta (Stuart) Volz.

Alice is survived by her four daughters:Joan Koppy of Zionsville, IN; Sue (Don) Fowler of New Bern, North Carolina; Kathie Nichols of Elkhart, IN; and Mary Molnar of Elkhart, IN; as...

Barbara Lee Hay

Barbara Lee Hay

Nov 12, 2025

Barbara Lee (McAllister) Hay, 92, of Goshen, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away, Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at her son’s home surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara was born January 14, 1933 in Coalinga, California to Edmund W. and Freddie (Wilkins) McAllister.

While attending Colorado College, Barbara met her future husband, John C. Hay, from Goshen, Indiana. They graduated and were...

Elizabeth K. Clark

Elizabeth K. Clark

Nov 11, 2025

Elizabeth K. Clark, 68, of Goshen died Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at Goshen Hospital.

She was born June 8, 1957 in Washington, District of Columbia, to Hubert and Hester (Parker) Clark.

Survivors include a brother, Mike Clark of Goshen; and sisters, Treva Miller of Middlebury, and Shirley and Patti Clark, both of Goshen; and many nieces and nephews.

Along with her parents, she...

Elizabeth Jacquez

Elizabeth Jacquez

Nov 10, 2025

Elizabeth Jacquez, 85, died Monday, November 10, 2025, at the Life Care Center of LaGrange.

She was born January 15, 1940, in Mercedes, Texas to Guadelupe Gonzales and Guadelupe Garza. They preceded her in death.

Elizabeth is survived by her husband, Ricardo Jacques and a son, Jimmy (Hyla) Jacquez of Elkhart.

Elizabeth was a loving wife and mother. She enjoyed doing crafts, sewing,...

Gustavo Loera Alonso

Gustavo Loera Alonso

Nov 10, 2025

Gustavo Loera Alonso, 60, of Goshen, passed away on November 10, 2025. He was born on September 20, 1965, in Aguascalientes, Mexico, to Bernabe Loera De Loera and Amparo Alonso Rangel.

Gustavo married Martimiana Lopez Mendoza, who survives him. He is also survived by two children, Angel Loera Lopez and Juana Loera Lopez, both of Goshen; a daughter-in-law, Erika Loera; and...

Linda L. Humble

Linda L. Humble

Nov 9, 2025

Elkhart - Linda Humble, 76, passed away on November 9, 2025, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on February 9, 1949, in Connersville, IN, to Philip Edwards and Evelyn (Worley) Edwards, who preceded her in death.

She worked for many years at Meijer Central Kitchen in Middlebury. Linda was best known for her love of knitting. She enjoyed watching old...

Rebecca L. Kilmer

Rebecca L. Kilmer

Nov 8, 2025

Goshen - Rebecca Louise Kilmer, 74, passed away peacefully at Goshen Hospital.

She was born on January 17, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois, to Joann (Yoder) Cole Kilmer and Orvin Kilmer. They preceded her in death.

Rebecca worked for 17 years in customer service at Walmart, where she served in various roles. She was a member of AARP and the Red Cross. A...

Mary Ellen Otto

Mary Ellen Otto

Nov 8, 2025

Mary Ellen Otto, 80, of Elkhart passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Esther’s Hospice House.

She was born May 30, 1945 in Arthur, Illinois, one of five children born to Levi and Ella (Beachy) Otto. They preceded her in death along with her step-mother, Annie (Miller) Otto; sister, Martha Fern Otto, brother, Milton Otto and Larry Otto, son of Levi...

Lucille Mae Swartzendruber

Lucille Mae Swartzendruber

Nov 7, 2025

Lucille Mae Swartzendruber, age 100, of Goshen, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Greencroft.

She was born October 10, 1925, in Goshen, Indiana, to Christian L. and Mina Amanda (Roth) Graber. On May 3, 1949, she married Harold Leon Swartzendruber in Goshen.

She was preceded in death by her parents as well her loving husband, Harold; two sons, David...

Jeremiah Clawson

Jeremiah Clawson

Nov 7, 2025

Jeremiah Clawson (24) of Dowagiac, Michigan, passed away on November 7, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, surrounded by his family and loved ones.

Jeremiah Eugene Clawson was born to Marty Clawson and Misty Stephens (Trenshaw) on February 14, 2001, in Goshen, Indiana. He moved to Dowagiac, Michigan, in 2018. He went to Goshen schools and later Dowagiac High School....

Rita Ann Menges

Rita Ann Menges

Nov 7, 2025

Rita Ann Menges, 70, of Goshen died Friday, November 7, 2025 at Waterford Crossing Health Campus.

She was born November 27, 1954 in Goshen to David and Joan (Culp) Mayberry.

On October 31, 2002 she married David T. Menges in Roswell, New Mexico. He survives.

Also surviving are children, Frederick (Jennifer) Welker, David J. (Alison) Welker, Lisa Menges, William J. (Tabitha) Menges and...

Charles "CJ" E. Stults III

Charles "CJ" E. Stults III

Nov 5, 2025

Charles E. Stults III “CJ”, 40, of Goshen died Wednesday, November 5, 2025.

He was born October 6, 1985 in Elkhart to Charles E. Stults, Jr. and Cindy (Layman) Stults.

For those who knew CJ, he had a big personality with a kind heart and a fierce love of his nieces and nephews. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Indiana University in...

Adlai A. Schrock

Adlai A. Schrock

Nov 5, 2025

Adlai Schrock, 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 5, 2025.

He was born August 28, 1946 in Arthur, Illinois to Andrew and Druscilla (Yoder) Schrock as the 4th of 6 children. From his Amish parents he inherited a strong, quiet work ethic and a joy of working with his hands. He was a gifted carpenter and could trim a house...

John Lee Campbell

John Lee Campbell

Nov 4, 2025

John Lee Campbell, 54, of Mishawaka died Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

He was born May 29, 1971, in Goshen to Chester and Mary Ellen (Schrock) Campbell.

Survivors include his mother, Mary Ellen; spouse, Melissa Martin; daughters, Lilly Campbell and Brooke Campbell; and three grandchildren.

Also surviving are three siblings, Jodi Campbell, Glen Campbell and Tony Campbell and many...

Phillip Lee Juif

Phillip Lee Juif

Nov 3, 2025

Phillip Lee Juif, 90, of Goshen, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025, at Greencroft Healthcare. He was born on June 26, 1935, in Albion, Indiana, to Alexis P. and Jesse (Speaker) Juif.

On November 26, 1955, Phillip married Ruth Ann Hass, and together they shared nearly 70 years of love and devotion.

Phillip is survived by his loving wife, Ruth Ann; three...

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