Dr. James E. Hollinger

Dr. James E. Hollinger, 70, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2014 at The Gables, Greencroft in Goshen. He was born in Chicago, IL on October 29, 1943 to Kenneth and Helen (Darley) Hollinger. In 1964 he married Judianne Kerlin at Beacon Heights Brethren Church, Fort Wayne. He is survived by his wife, Judy; four children, Craig Hollinger of Phoenix, AZ, Caryn (Christopher) Howell of Goshen, Cynthia (Jeffrey) Gilmer of Greenwood, and Curtis Hollinger of Goshen; grandchildren Cody, Calyn, Carlee, and Chynzie Howell, Aaron, Jared, Elizabeth, Elijah, and Hannah Gilmer, and Sophie and Elliot Hollinger; a daughter-in-law, Amy Inebnit-Hollinger; three brothers, John (Carol) of Fishers, Richard (Dianne) of Huntington, and Roger (Linda) of New Paris; and a sister, Beth Flory, of Davis, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents, his mother-in-law Ruthe Kerlin on Jan. 2, 2014, his father-in-law George Kerlin, and a nephew Greg Hollinger. Dr. Hollinger was a graduate of New Paris High School & IU Medical School, with residencies at Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI. Alternative service was at Castaer Hospital in Puerto Rico 1968-70. As a general surgeon in Goshen from 1974 through 2008, Dr. Hollinger held a number of medical staff positions at Goshen General Hospital (IU Health-Goshen), as well as Director of Medical Education for five years prior to retirement. He was active on boards and ministries of Jefferson Brethren (Community) Church, the Mission Ministry of the Indiana District and the National Mission Board of the Brethren Church, Ashland, OH, as well as the Shipshewana Brethren Retreat Center and RETA Ministries, Elkhart. Also, he was instrumental in creating The Brethren Church Archives in cooperation with Ashland Theological Seminary and the National Brethren Church. Services include visitations on Saturday, March 8th from 1 to 4 pm and Sunday, March 9th from 1 to 3 pm prior to the 3:30 pm Memorial Service, all being held at Jefferson Community Church, 58915 S.R. 15, Goshen. A private burial was held February 24th at Violett Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Ashland Theological Seminary, c/o Yoder-Culp Funeral Home. All donations will be earmarked to fund the Brethren Church Archives, as requested by Dr. Hollinger.