Cathy Sue Kress
Jan 31, 2026
Cathy Sue Kress, 74 of Goshen, died Saturday, January 31, 2026 at her home under hospice care.
She was born June 10, 1951 in Newport, Arkansas to Charles and Lena (McLain) Robbins.
She is survived by two sons, Terry (Wade) Hughes of Michigan and Aaron Hughes of Goshen; grandchildren, Logan Hughes and Kailie Hurst; and four sisters, Betty (Richard) Dickson of Lakeville,...
Shirley I. Hardesty
Jan 30, 2026
Shirley I. Hardesty, 90, of Goshen, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Greencroft Healthcare.
She was born on May 24, 1935, in Goshen, to Kenneth and Susie (Brown) Stauffer. On December 25, 1952, she married the love of her life, Charles Hardesty, in Goshen. Together they built a life centered on faith, family, and simple joys.
Shirley is lovingly...
Dennis "Denny" W. Cripe
Jan 30, 2026
Dennis “Denny” Wayne Cripe, 59, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, at his home in Milford, Indiana, where he lived with his lifelong friend, Jeff Shaver.
He was born October 18, 1966, in Goshen, Indiana, to Paul R. and Barbara E. (Replogle) Cripe. Barbara later married Floyd Walsh.
Denny is survived by one sister, Debbie (Larry) Johnson of Goshen; three brothers, Don...
Dorris E. Heflin
Jan 30, 2026
Dorris Heflin, 82, passed away at his residence on Friday, January 30, 2026.
He was born on May 20, 1943, in Clarksville, Tennessee, to Eddie and Virginia (Evans) Heflin. Dorris later married the love of his life, Luise Pniwczuk, on November 28, 1970, in Middlebury. Together they built a life centered on family.
He is survived by his children, Stephanna (Greg) Faubion,...
Linda "Lin" Gilbey
Jan 29, 2026
Linda “Lin” Gilbey (Sgouros), 78, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026. She was born on November 17, 1947, to the late Genevieve (Klikas) and Peter Sgouros.
Linda was born in Chicago and raised on Van Buren Street in Gary, Indiana. During her childhood, she was close to her younger brothers, sharing a strong bond with Nick Sgouros and often acting...
Mitchell F. Najar
Jan 29, 2026
Mitchell “Mitch” F. Najar died Thursday, January 29th at his home.
He was born December 24, 1934, in Gary, Indiana to Bernard and Mary (Gregor) Najar, who preceded him in death. He graduated from Edison High School in Lake Station, Indiana.
He is survived by Kathy, his wife of 50 years. He is also survived by his son Tim (Becky), grandsons Matt...
Mary Ellen Mishler
Jan 28, 2026
Mary Ellen Mishler, 91, of Goshen, passed away on January 28, 2026, at The Waters of Wakarusa.
Mary was born on July 24, 1934, in Goshen to Ancil and Romaine (Miller) Weirick. She spent her life rooted in the Goshen community, where she was well known and deeply loved.
She is survived by her two daughters, Rebecca (Gregory) Coppens of Goshen and...
Larry Dean Shriner
Jan 26, 2026
Larry D. Shriner, 84, of Goshen, passed away, Monday, January 26, 2026 at his home.
He was born June 16,1941 in Goshen to Lester and Mildred (Weaver) Shriner.
On September 11, 1959 he married Phyllis Mullet in Wakarusa.
She survives along with daughters Esther Marie (Jimmy) Balser, Texas and Lisa M. (Chuck) Wilcox, Goshen; a son, Tom D. (Thresa) Shriner, Elkhart; five grandchildren; and...
Margaret A. Prough
Jan 26, 2026
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Kris L Sorg
Jan 25, 2026
Kris L. Sorg, 73, of Elkhart, passed away on January 25, 2026, at Elkhart Meadows.
He was born on June 15, 1952. He was the son of Jim Fry and Ruth I. (Lumm) Fry. Kris later married Nancy Sorg, who preceded him in death in 2017.
Kris is survived by his children, Eric (Nickie) Sorg of Goshen and Laura Sorg of Chicago....
Edward C. Weirick
Jan 25, 2026
Edward C. Weirick, 81, died Sunday, January 25, 2026 at Esther’s Hospice House, Elkhart.
He was born September 14, 1944 in Goshen to Ansil “Bill” and Romaine (miller) Weirick.
Survivors include a daughter, Tammy DeBoard and a son, William “Bill” Weirick, both of Hauchuca City, Arizona; niece, Becky Coppens of Goshen; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mary Mishler of Wakarusa.
Along...
Ned R. Miller
Jan 25, 2026
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Ned R. Miller, 85, of Goshen, Indiana, died peacefully at his residence on Sunday, January 25, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Ned was born on January 31, 1940, in Goshen to E. Alvin and Mabel (Helmuth) Miller. On October 24, 1959, he...
Phyllis J. Beck
Jan 24, 2026
Phyllis Lauver Beck, 89, died of cancer on Saturday, January 24, while under hospice home care at her Greencroft Manor 4 residence.
Phyllis was born in Lititz, Pennsylvania, on June 3, 1936, to Marlin and Mabel Hess Lauver. She lived in Scottdale, Pennsylvania, during her youth, while her father worked at the Mennonite Publishing House.
She graduated from Eastern Mennonite High School...
Rev. Norman Pennington
Jan 24, 2026
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Rev Norman Pennington of Goshen, Indiana passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at his residence. He bravely fought liver cancer for two years.
He was born December 3, 1940, in Friendship, Arkansas to Henry and Lenora (Beckman) Pennington.
Norman graduated from Malvern High...
Rosalie A. Miller
Jan 24, 2026
Rosalie Ann Miller departed for heaven on January 24, 2026, in Goshen, Indiana.
Rosalie was born on July 18, 1935, to Eli and Ruby Yoder in Lagrange County, Indiana. Rosalie spent her youth between Florida and Middlebury having graduated from Middlebury High School in 1953. During her Florida time she attended many Boston Red Sox spring training games where she enjoyed...
Kevin E. Rassi
Jan 23, 2026
Kevin Eugene Rassi, 69, of Goshen, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026.
He was born on June 8, 1956, to Leonard and Katherine (Hamman) Rassi.
Kevin shared a loving life with his husband, Harold Shepherd. The two were married on July 3, 2019, in Goshen, celebrating a partnership built on companionship, laughter, and devotion.
He is survived by his husband, Harold Shepherd;...
Adam John Everett Minnis
Jan 20, 2026
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Adam John Everett Minnis, age 49, of Syracuse, passed away on January 20, 2026, at his home. He was born on May 2, 1976, in McHenry, Illinois, to William Everett Minnis and Karen Jean (Sheets) Minnis.
Adam married Renée Marie (Rakoczy) Minnis in...
Lillian E. Elias
Jan 18, 2026
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Lillian Eleanora Elias, 84, died of leukemia on January 18 at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis.
Lillian was born on August 20, 1941 in Drake, Saskatchewan, Canada, to Wilhelm and Gertrude Bartel. On August 24, 1963 she married Jacob W. Elias and together they...
Chester Bleile
Jan 18, 2026
Chester W. Bleile, 92, of Goshen, Indiana, died on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
He was born on August 10, 1933, in Nappanee, Indiana, to John and Vera (Anglemyer) Bleile. On April 5, 1993, he married Brenda (Draper) Bleile in Goshen, Indiana.
Chester is survived by his loving wife, Brenda Bleile; his three daughters, Christine (Mike) Stenger of Greenfield, Indiana, Dawn (James) Kibler...
