James E. Sorg
Apr 15, 2026
James E. Sorg, 80, of Goshen died Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at home from natural causes.
Jim was born October 20, 1945 in Goshen to Sidney S. and Mary K. (McClure) Sorg.
He is survived by a brother, John (Linda) Sorg, a sister, Mary Lou Hetler; and five nieces and nephews, Kim (George) Bergan, Darin (Rachael) Sorg, Jennifer (Wes) Davis, Rick (Lisa)...
Jackie "Jack" Lepird
May 20, 2026
Jackie “Jack” B. Lepird, 82, of Goshen died Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at Elkhart General Hospital.
He was born March 6, 1944 in Fort Wayne to Burl L. Lepird and Norma Jean (Franks) Lepird.
Survivors include a daughter, Missy (Jason) Osborn of Middlebury, a son, Jeff (Mary) Lepird of Milford; and six grandchildren, Jared Lepird, Hailey (Jared) Stair, Issac Lepird, and Leah,...
Robert H. Sherman
May 18, 2026
Robert Harold Sherman, 84, died Monday, May 18, 2026 at his home.
He was born August 31, 1941 to Harold and Helen (Rieth) Sherman in Goshen.
He attended Cornerstone Christian Fellowship in Goshen (formerly 1st United Church of Christ) from birth. He joined the church May 10, 1956.
A 1960 graduate of Goshen High School, Robert served in the U.S. Army for two...
Jacqueline “Jackie” Lee Kramer
May 11, 2026
Jacqueline “Jackie” Lee Kramer, age 83, of Goshen, Indiana, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026, at Goshen Hospital surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on November 5, 1942, in Freeport, Illinois, Jackie was the beloved daughter of Donald J. and Betty (Engle) Hepner. She built a life centered on faith, family, kindness, and hard work, leaving a lasting...
Anna "Louise" Vaughn
May 9, 2026
On May 9, 2026 Anna “Louise” Vaughn, (aka Gramma Weezie), age 84, finished her race, and walked into the arms of Jesus.
She was born July 28, 1941, to Daniel and Gracie ( Holbrook) Akers in Big Jenny, WVA.
She married Franklin D Vaughn, on January 22, 1960, in Iaeger, WVA. They were married 64 years before his death May 24, 2024.
She...
Becky S. Schmitt
May 8, 2026
Becky S. Schmitt, 67 of Goshen died Friday, May 8, 2026 at Waterford Crossing Healthcare after a short illness.
She was born September 21, 1958 in Goshen to John and Dorothy (Mast) Blackport. On October 12, 2002 she married Ken Schmitt in Goshen.
He survives along with her daughter, Amy (Rob) Cunningham of Bristol and step-children, Jen (Matthew) Kobie of Elkhart; Matthew...
Wilbert "Cal" Streeter
May 7, 2026
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Wilbert “Cal” Streeter, 87, of Topeka, died peacefully at his home on May 7, 2026. He was born in Hope, Michigan on December 20, 1938, to Wilbur “Bill” Streeter and Mabel (Schearer) Streeter. He later married Mariwyn (Bonner) Streeter in August of 1962 in Saginaw.
Cal is...
Rev. Larry R. Biller
May 7, 2026
Reverend Larry R. Biller, 83, of Goshen, died Thursday, May 7, 2026. He was born October 17, 1942, in Goshen to Lowell “Zuke” and Bette (Yoder) Biller. He married Gertrude “Irene” Paul on August 24, 1963. She survives.
Also surviving are his children, Mike Biller of Elkhart, Don (D’Andre) Biller of Elkhart and Kristan (Ron) Rheinheimer of Goshen; eight grandchildren, Tyler...
Grace E. Hershberger
May 6, 2026
Grace Hershberger died in her home on May 6, 2026 with her family in attendance.
Grace E. (Bontrager) Hershberger was born to Jerry and Edna (Bontrager) Bontrager on February 22, 1933 in Hutchinson, Kansas. She spent her childhood living and working on a dairy and wheat farm. She attended a one-room school for grades one through eight. At age thirteen she...
Donald Miller
May 5, 2026
Donald D. Miller, 93, of Goshen, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Goshen Hospital, surrounded by his family.
A lifetime resident of the community, he was born on November 21, 1932, in Goshen to the late John J. and Frona E. (Dull) Miller.
On October 6, 1956, Donald married Dee Anna Rensberger in Goshen.
He survives by his wife, Dee Anna...
Amy Jo Miller
May 4, 2026
Amy Jo Miller, 53, of Syracuse passed away Monday, May 4, 2026 at home surrounded by her family after an extended illness.
She was born June 23, 1972, in Elkhart to Joseph Hal and Judith Lee (Erickson) Trout.
Her parents survive along with her husband, Jeff Miller; daughters Makinsey (Jason Boateng) Miller and Kayla Miller; and a brother, Brett (Jennifer) Trout and...
Lois D. Miller
May 2, 2026
Lois Darlene Miller, 84, of Goshen, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Goshen General Hospital.
Lois was born August 28, 1941, in Elkhart to Cecil and Bernice (Ramsey) Ward.
On January 16, 1965, in Elkhart, she married Lester "Dean" Miller. Together they shared nearly 60 years of marriage before his passing on May 10, 2024.
Surviving are two sons, Timothy (Kathy...
Jeanette D. Miller
May 1, 2026
Jeanette D. Miller, 98,died Friday, May 1, 2026 at Greencroft Healthcare.
She was born on January 4, 1928, in Waterford Mills to Owen R. Miller and Rosa (Cassell) Miller.
Jeanette married Cecil R. Miller on May 25, 1947. Together they raised three children: Randy J. Miller, Bruce R. Miller, and Catherine J. Hayes.
She was preceded in death by her sister Lois L...
Esther Anna Thomas
Apr 30, 2026
Esther Anna (Yoder) Thomas, 90, of South Bend, Indiana, peacefully passed away at 5:15 a.m. on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Wellbrooke of South Bend.
Born on June 18, 1935, in Plain City, Ohio, Esther was the beloved daughter of Andrew and Katie (Schrock) Yoder. She moved to northern Indiana in 1946 and made Elkhart County her lifelong home, where she...
Carl Gusler
Apr 29, 2026
Carl L. Gusler, 89, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Greencroft Healthcare.
He was born October 18, 1936, in Fairview, Michigan to Kenneth C. and Esther (Lantz) Gusler. They preceded him in death along with two sisters, Audrey (Ken) Swartzendruber and Karen Gusler.
On August 27, 1960, he married A. Kay Gingerich in Kouts, Indiana.
She survives along with a daughter, Ann...
Thelma June Chrisman
Apr 28, 2026
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Thelma June Chrisman, 94, died on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Waterford Crossing Healthcare.
She was born April 24, 1932, in York Township, Elkhart County, to Perry and Lottie (Bowman) Grosse.
Thelma married Chauncey Chrisman on September 18, 1953, in Goshen. He preceded her...
Shari A. Burris
Apr 28, 2026
Shari A. Burris, 60, of Goshen, died on April 28, 2026. She was born on October 30, 1965, to Donald Burris Sr. and Trudy (Elkins) Cox.
Shari is survived by her siblings, Donald Jr. (Kay) Burris, Goshen, David Fields, Florida, Melissa (Dan) Emerick, Millersburg, and Kevin Fields, Iowa; six nephews; 12 nieces; and many great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death...
Eloise Schrock
Apr 27, 2026
Lola Eloise Miller Bontrager Schrock died April 27, 2026 at Greencroft Goshen Healthcare.
Born June 21, 1927 in Lagrange County to Malvin P. and Anna M. (Yoder) Miller, Eloise was raised on the family farm near Middlebury. She received her nurse’s training at La Junta Mennonite School of Nursing in La Junta, Colorado and worked as a registered nurse in a...
Karlynne Birmele
Apr 27, 2026
Karlynne Marie Birmele, 52, of South Bend, passed away on April 27, 2026.
She was born on October 14, 1973, in St. Monroe, Louisiana, to Linda Lou (Westveer) Hollandsworth.
Karlynne is survived by her husband at the time of passing, Patrick Birmele and her three children, Dylan (Zarah) Osterkamp, Skyler Fluharty and Dakota Birmele; her beloved grandchildren, Liam Buda, Aleah Buda, Xailey...
Marietta Lambdin
Apr 27, 2026
Marietta “Mardi” W. Lambdin, 61, of Goshen, died Monday, April 27, 2026.
She was born September 30, 1964, in LaGrange to William and Lettie (Eash) Bontrager. On October 18, 1997, she married Timothy Lambdin in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
Mardi is survived by her son, Jeremy Mullett of Goshen; her grandson, Elijah Mullett; her sisters, Arlene (David) Herschberger of Ligonier, Ada (Earnest) Yoder of...
