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)...
Donald Sheline
Aug 7, 2026
Donald P. Sheline, 94, of Goshen, died on August 7, 2026, at Waterford Crossing.
A native of Elkhart County, he was born May 9, 1932, to Gordon and Clara (Howard) Sheline, having lived most of his youth in the Millersburg area.
On Nov. 19, 1951, he married Carolyn Saggars. A short time later he was inducted into the Army during the Korean...
Jerry E. Blanchard
Aug 6, 2026
Jerry "Jug" E. Blanchard, 73, of Goshen, passed away peacefully under hospice care at his home on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
He was born on September 14, 1952, in LaGrange County, to Ervin and Esther (Lawson) Blanchard.
Jerry retired from Larimer Furniture in Wakarusa, where he worked in furniture sales. He lived a very active social life and was known by all...
Merry G. Ferguson
Aug 5, 2026
Merry Gertrude Ferguson, 90, of Goshen passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Greencroft Gables Healthcare.
She was born September 21, 1935, in Dunlap (Elkhart County) to Edgar A. and Helen (Kime) Rapp, and was a lifetime resident of the area.
On May 16, 1954, Merry married Carl E. Ferguson at Dunlap United Methodist Church. He preceded her in death on...
Tymber Gracelynn Stafford
Aug 4, 2026
Tymber Gracelynn Stafford passed away peacefully as an inpatient at Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis on August 4, 2026. Born in Indianapolis on July 13, 2026, to Nathan Randall Stafford and Courtney Ann Naomi (Osborn) Stafford.
Tymber was a "spicy" little baby, Daddy's little girl, and a pretty, sweet girl who reacted well and showed strength as she improved whenever someone...
Tana Louise Penland
Aug 4, 2026
Goshen — Tana Louise Penland, 82, of Goshen, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at her home under hospice care.
She was born on April 6, 1944, in Goshen, Indiana, to the late Roy R. Archer and Crissie Maxine (Vance) Archer.
On November 4, 1977 she married Ned R. Penland , who preceded her in death.
Tana is survived by her children,...
Cindy Mae Sheley
Aug 3, 2026
Goshen – Cindy Mae Sheley, 79, died Monday, August 3, 2026 surrounded by her family at Greencroft Healthcare.
She was born February 15, 1947 in Louisville, Kentucky to Henry and Betty (Merideth) Carnes.
On February 14, 1993 she married Vernon W. Sheley.
He survives along with children, April Lawson, Cromwell, Autumn (Michael) Williams, Goshen, Robert (Michele) Davis, Mishawaka and Michael (Joy) Davis, Goshen;...
Robert "Bob" Eugene Fowler
Aug 2, 2026
Robert "Bob" Eugene Fowler, 76, of New Paris passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Goshen Hospital.
He was born May 21, 1950, in Goshen, to Eugene and Catherine (Pietro) Fowler. They preceded him in death.
Robert dedicated much of his career to law enforcement, serving with the Goshen Police Department and then many years for the state of Nevada. Following his...
John A. Janisse
Aug 1, 2026
John A. Janisse, 86, Goshen, formerly of Mancelona, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Goshen Hospital following a brief illness.
He was born on February 28, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan, to Walter and Elizabeth (Jones) Janisse.
On June 6, 1964, he married the love of his life, Muriel Prince.
Surviving is his beloved wife, Muriel Janisse; his children, David...
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...
