Douglas "Doug" L. Dispennett
Jun 5, 2026
Goshen- Douglas “Doug” L. Dispennett, 72, passed away with family by his side on Friday, June 5, 2026, at University Hospital in Indianapolis after a two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer.
He was born on July 6, 1953, in Goshen, to Donald D. and Barbara Ann (Fowler) Dispennett.
Doug married Genya Hull on April 14, 1979, in Goshen.
She survives, along with children; Heather (Jackson)...
Michael "Smiley" Wright
Jun 8, 2026
Michael Brian Wright, age 50, of Goshen, Indiana, unexpectedly passed away on June 8, 2026. While our hearts are broken by this loss, we are grateful for the years, memories, laughter, and love he shared with all who knew him.
Born on November 27, 1975, in Evergreen, Colorado, Michael was the beloved son of Raymond and Bonnie (Gentry) Wright. He lived...
Linda Sue Damron
Aug 1, 2026
Linda Sue Damron, 79, of Goshen died Saturday, August 1, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born August 24, 1946 in Goshen to Ernest Hauck, Sr. and Betty (Steele) Hauck.
She is survived by a son, Brian (Tonya) Damron, six great-grandchildren and a brother, Mark Hauck.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Kevin...
James David Mehl
Jul 30, 2026
James David Mehl, age 73, of Goshen, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Greencroft Healthcare under the care of Goshen Hospice.
David was born on March 11, 1953, in Goshen, Indiana to Richard Wallace Mehl and Gertrude (Hurt) Mehl. A lifelong member of the Goshen community, David graduated from Goshen High School before attending Ball State University and...
Earl "Max" Strycker
Jul 29, 2026
Earl "Max" Strycker passed away peacefully in Goshen, Indiana, on July 29, 2026, at the age of 92. He was born on December 31, 1933, in Goshen, Indiana, to Peter Strycker and Ina C. (Hoover) Strycker.
Max married his beloved wife, Juline A. (Schellhaas) Strycker, on September 3, 1961, in West Milton, Ohio. Together, they shared many years of love, family,...
James "Jim" M. Replogle
Jul 29, 2026
James "Jim" Michael Replogle, 72, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Elkhart General Hospital.
Jim was born on August 30, 1953, in Goshen to John M. and Mary Lou (LaFary) Replogle.
Jim retired from Reese Towing. A dedicated and compassionate man, Jim then served as a Direct Support Specialist and former Director at Logan Center, an adult...
Georgiana "Georgie" Rhodes
Jul 28, 2026
Georgiana “Georgie” Irene (Stevenson) Rhodes, Goshen, 81, died Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Majestic Care of Goshen.
She was born on June 30, 1945, in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Homer and Anna (Houston) Stevenson.
Georgie spent many years as a dedicated hairdresser, forming lasting friendships with everyone who sat in her chair. She never met a stranger and had a remarkable gift for...
Loren Alan Stauffer
Jul 28, 2026
Loren Stauffer, who was employed for 31 years at Goshen College in a variety of administrative positions including staff personnel manager and manager of the bookstore, died at his home at Greencroft Retirement Communities in Goshen, Ind., on July 28, 2026. He was 88 years old.
He graduated from Bethany Christian High School, attended Goshen College and graduated from the Kelley...
Marsha Elaine Neer
Jul 27, 2026
Marsha Elaine Neer, 74, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2026. Born on November 17, 1951, in Goshen, Indiana, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Betty Neer. She spent nearly her entire life in Elkhart County.
After graduating from Concord High School in 1970, Marsha worked in the newborn nursery caring for infants and their families. She later joined Whitehall...
Mark Alan McCloud
Jul 27, 2026
Mark Alan McCloud, age 76, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026, at his home in Bristol, Indiana.
He was born on July 27, 1950, in Lafayette, Indiana, to the late Harold and Clara (Hague) McCloud.
Mark graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School with the Class of 1968 and went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Purdue University....
Reyes Carlos Morales Mellado
Jul 24, 2026
Reyes Carlos Morales Mellado, de 50 años, residente de Goshen, falleció el 24 de julio de 2026 en el Hospital de Goshen.
Reyes Carlos nació el 22 de abril de 1976 en Calpulalpan, Tlaxcala, México, hijo de Mercedes Mellado Sánchez y Reyes Morales García.
Junto con sus padres, a Reyes lo recuerdan con profundo amor su dedicada esposa, Laura (Pérez) Morales, y...
John A. Hochstedler
Jul 23, 2026
Goshen – John A. Hochstedler, 90, died Thursday, July 23, 2026 at Goshen Hospital.
He was born August 31, 1935 in Hartville, Ohio to Emanuel and Magdalena (Schlabach) Hochstedler.
John spent his early years in Kokomo and attended Bethel College in Mishawaka.
On June 23, 1956 he married Shirleen Joy Oswald at Benton Mennonite Church. She survives along with a son, Jeryl (Patricia)...
Michael C. Neff
Jul 23, 2026
Michael C. Neff, 73, of Goshen died Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Azura Memory Care, in Verona, Wisconsin.
He was born May 26, 1953 in Goshen to Stanley and Delores (Pepper) Neff.
On June 29, 1974 he married Lisa Comstock.
She survives along with their children, Travis (Lucinda) Neff, Warsaw, Jason (Becky) Neff, Wolcottville, and Kari (Eric) Evenson, Barnevald, Wisconsin; eight grandchildren; and...
Gary L. Arnold
Jul 23, 2026
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Gary L. Arnold, Elkhart, 76, died Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Goshen Hospital, unexpectedly from a brief illness.
He was born on May 18, 1950, to Levi and Kathryn (Bowers) Arnold in Elkhart County.
On May 14, 1983, he married Pauline Geiser at Elkhart...
Rhoda Troyer
Jul 21, 2026
With profound sadness and deep love, the family of Rhoda (Yoder) Troyer, 80, announces her passing on July 21, 2026, at Brownsburg Meadows Assisted Living in Brownsburg, Indiana. Rhoda was born on April 1, 1946, in Millersburg, Ohio, to John and Millie Yoder.
Rhoda spent 66 years of her life in Elkhart County before making her home in Danville, Indiana. Throughout...
Katie Bontrager
Jul 19, 2026
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Katie “Kay” Bontrager, Goshen, 74, died Sunday, July 19, 2026 at Goshen Hospital.
She was born February 27, 1952 in Arthur, Illinois to Noah and Gertrude (Yoder) Schrock.
On April 5, 1980 she married Dale Bontrager in New Paris.
He survives along with her siblings,...
Weldon W. Hull
Jul 17, 2026
Weldon W. Hull, 85, of Elkhart died Friday, July 17, 2026 at Esther’s Hospice House.
He was born January 19, 1941 in Constantine, Michigan to Ralph and LaVada (Hooley) Hull.
He married Lola Stabler June 14, 1963 in Millersburg.
She survives along with seven children, Tina (Dean) Smith of Millersburg, Stoney (Tiffiny) Hull of Goshen, Mary (Glen) Ott of Goshen, Wendell (Tonya) Hull...
David J. McIlwain
Jul 14, 2026
David J. McIlwain, 79, of Goshen died Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at Goshen Hospital.
He was born November 18, 1946 in Columbus, Indiana to James A. and Dorothy (Oaks) McIlwain.
Survivors include his wife, Kimie McIlwain, children, Connie (Henry) Sears, Goshen, Jason (Amanda) Cripe, Syracuse, Ryan (Debbie) McIlwain, Goshen and Virginia (James) Epps, Dufur, Oregon; nine grandchildren, Karter, Noah, A.J., Kian, Scarlett,...
Troy D. Dabney
Jul 11, 2026
Troy was born October 13, 1946, in Cincinnati Ohio
Lovingly adopted by his Aunt, Anna Rose and her husband Condy Dabney.
Survived by his wife Janet L (Drummond) Dabney, children Donald (DJ) Grise, Cassandra (Terry) Ellsworth, Cherri (Paul) Smith, and Christopher (Michelle) Dabney. Three grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Predeceased by grandson Michael .
A U.S. Army veteran, Mr. Dabney served from 1964...
German Faustino Mateos
Jul 7, 2026
Obituario de German Faustino
Con profunda tristeza y con un inmenso amor, la familia de German Faustino, de 36 años, de Goshen, Indiana, anuncia su fallecimiento ocurrido el Martes 7 de julio de 2026 en el Hospital de Goshen.
German nació el 21 de agosto de 1989, hijo de German Faustino Sánchez y Arcadia Mateos Fuentes. Aunque su vida fue demasiado corta,...
