Elizabeth J. Miller
Aug 9, 2026
Elizabeth "Liz" J. Miller of Goshen, IN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at the age of 82. She was born in Curtis, Wisconsin on January 25, 1944, to John and Barbara Miller. Liz was a waitress for many years after raising six children. She also worked as a housekeeper at a small, rural hospital in Wisconsin before...
Matthew Rowe
Sep 21, 2026
Matthew “Matt” Jon Rowe, 62, of Cromwell, died on Monday, September 21, 2026 in Kimmell.
He was born February 14, 1964, in Goshen, to Larry and Carolyn “Jane” (Marquis) Rowe.
Matthew graduated from Goshen High School in 1983. He worked at Dutchman as a forklift driver which then later became Keystone for 26 years.
An avid outdoorsman, Matt enjoyed hunting. He had a...
Gerald "Jerry" Humerickhouse
Sep 21, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” Ray Humerickhouse passed away Monday, Sept. 21, at his home. He was born Dec. 23, 1936, in Wilmore, Kentucky, to Guy Russell and Ethel (Trueblood) Humerickhouse. He graduated in 1955 from Mississinewa High School in Gas City, Indiana. A 1959 graduate of Indiana University, he was a high school band director for several years, then served 2 years...
Virginia "Ginny" F. Tyson
Sep 19, 2026
Virginia “Ginny” F. (Smith) Tyson, 84, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2026, at Waterford Crossing Health Center, Goshen.
She was born July 2, 1942 in Goshen to Theodore H. and Mabel G. (Cassel) Smith. She was the fifth of eight children.
On February 14, 1998, she married Donald O. Tyson. He died June 17, 2004.
Surviving are her children, Kirk (Anne) Lehman,...
Jeffrey Ray Kline
Sep 17, 2026
Jeffrey Ray Kline, 65, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born July 21, 1961, in Goshen, Indiana, to Larry D. and Barbara (Hoffman) Kline.
Jeff was united in marriage to Michelle Luebke on April 4, 1987, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Elkhart. Together they shared nearly 40 years of marriage and raised...
Patricia "Pat" Jo Huber
Sep 16, 2026
Pat Huber's Funeral Service will be livestreamed on the Goshen First Church Facebook page. To watch the service please access the Facebook page for Goshen First Church, the link is below:
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Patricia “Pat” Huber, 77, of Goshen, entered into rest on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at Goshen Hospital.
Born December 5, 1948, in Goshen, she was the daughter of Robert Rohrer and...
Phyllis J. Christner
Sep 14, 2026
Phyllis Jean Christner, 95, of Warsaw, formerly of Goshen, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw.
She was born on September 9, 1931, in Buchanan, Michigan, to Harold and Irene (Clemens) Ainsworth. Phyllis lived in the area since 1951. She dedicated over 40 years as a switchboard operator and administrative assistant at Johnson Controls.
She is...
Cora "Corky" White
Sep 13, 2026
Cora 'Corky' White, age 89, Goshen Indiana, went home to be with the Lord September 13th, 2026.
She was born on February 3rd, 1937, in Thomas, Oklahoma, to John B. And Fanny (Miller) Detweiler. She married Wayne L. White at her parent's home on October 12, 1957.
Before attending Life Point Church in Goshen, Indiana, she attended Tri Lakes Community Church in...
Howard W. Goff
Sep 13, 2026
Howard William Goff, 64, of Goshen, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Elkhart General Hospital.
He was born on August 27, 1962, in Elkhart, Indiana, to the Aubrey R. Goff, Sr. and Vivian A. (Truex) Goff. They preceded him in death along with a brother, Daniel Goff.
Howard is survived by his sisters, Christine Golden of Highlands, Texas, and...
Robin Rozella Waggoner
Sep 11, 2026
Robin Rozella (Randolph) Waggoner 60, of Syracuse, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 10:12 a.m. at her home, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on April 16, 1966, in Goshen, Indiana,
Robin spent her life cultivating a deep, unconditional love for her family and friends. Known for her warm heart and dedication to those she loved,...
Gloria Judith "Judy" Gongwer
Sep 11, 2026
The service will be livestreamed. This link will go live 5 to 10 minutes prior to the memorial service
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Gloria Judith “Judy” Gongwer, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2026, at her home near Syracuse.
She was born December 6, 1938, in Union City, Michigan, to Walter and N. Eliene (Parks) Ely. She graduated from Union City High School in...
Brian D. Kilmer
Sep 10, 2026
Brian D. Kilmer, 56, of Goshen died Thursday, September 10, 2026 at his home of natural causes.
He was born December 28, 1969 in Goshen.
He is survived by a half-sister, Patty (Josh) Dunn of Wakarusa and a half-brother, Jeremy (Courtney) Sponseller of New Paris; and nieces and nephews Kayla (Thomas) Morefield, Tiffany (Michael) Martin, Jason McPherson Jr., Natalie (Chandler) Pittman, Parker...
Mary Ellen Miller
Sep 9, 2026
Mary Ellen Miller, 86, of Elkhart passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Hubbard Hill Healthcare, Elkhart.
Mary was born on March 28, 1940, in Bristol to the late Clare and Iris (Hershberger) Dills. On June 14, 1958, she married Jonas L. Miller at East Goshen Mennonite Church.
A dedicated and hardworking member of her community, Mary served as a...
Leah L. Lichtenberger
Sep 5, 2026
Leah Lynn Lichtenberger, 58, of Ligonier, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 5, 2026, alongside her devoted partner of 26 years, Lowell Penner.
Born on October 14, 1967, in Decatur, Indiana, Leah was the daughter of the late Carl and Annabelle (Shaffer) Lichtenberger. She graduated from Adams Central High School and attended Goshen College. After traveling to Germany, she fell...
Lowell H. Penner
Sep 5, 2026
Lowell H. Penner, 64, of Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 5, 2026, as the result of a motorcycle accident. His longtime companion, Leah Lichtenberger, also lost her life in the same accident.
To know Lowell was to know someone who was truly one of a kind. He was a free spirit in every sense of the word—loving, kind, genuine,...
Mary Alice Lehman
Sep 5, 2026
The service will be livestreamed. This link will go live 5 to 10 minutes prior to the
funeral service
Live Stream link:
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Mary Alice Lehman, 99, Elkhart, died Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Hubbard Hill.
She was born October 16, 1926, in Nappanee, Elkhart County, to G. Maurice and Mabel A. (Bechtel) Long.
On June 22, 1947, she married Paul L. Lehman, in Nappanee. He...
Edith M. Hooley
Sep 3, 2026
Edith M. Hooley, 92, of New Paris, Indiana, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2026, under the dedicated care of Cottage Garden and Comfort One Hospice.
She was born April 1, 1934, in Mio, Oscoda County, Michigan, to John and Anna (Miller) Troyer.
On July 2, 1960, she married William D. Hooley in Mio, Michigan. He preceded her in death on December 7,...
William "Bill" Yoder
Sep 2, 2026
The service will be livestreamed. This link will go live 5 to 10 minutes prior to the
funeral service.
https://jeffersoncommunitychurch.org/worship-from-home
William J. (Bill) Yoder, 86, Goshen, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2026, at Waterford Crossing Health Campus. He was born June 27, 1940, in Yoder, Kansas, to Joseph W. and Lydia (Mullet) Yoder.
On October 29, 1966, Bill married Patricia (Lawrence) in Elkhart....
Roger Jay Christophel
Sep 1, 2026
Roger Jay Christophel, Mishawaka, 74, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Brickyard Healthcare.
He was born on October 16, 1951, in Elkhart County, to Theron and Charlene (Showalter) Christophel.
Surviving Roger are his sisters, Sandra Buss, Pepperell, Massachusetts, Shirley Christophel (Steve Zoller), Mount Morris, New York, and Ronda (Chris) Miller, Newport News, Virginia.
He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Brett A. Zentz
Aug 31, 2026
Kalamazoo- Brett A. Zentz, 55, died on Monday, August 31, 2026, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, after a short battle with cancer.
He was born April 4, 1971, in Goshen, to Craig and Patricia (Kilmer) Zentz.
Surviving Brett is his mother, Patricia Zentz; siblings Jason (Mindy) Zentz, and Carrie (Aaron Ridge) Hill, both of Goshen; nieces, Gracie, Sage (Alex), Emma, Katie, Kendall,...
