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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...
Joann Hively
Oct 18, 2026
Joann Hively, 80, of Goshen passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on October 18, 2026, at Esther's House in Elkhart.
She was born on July 8, 1946, in Kanawha County, West Virginia, to Alfred Anderson Kincaid and Leila Hester (Rucker) Kincaid.
On May 3, 1966, in Clendenin, West Virginia she married William “Pete” Hively, who survives along with their son, Jeffrey...
Jerome Troyer, Jr.
Oct 16, 2026
Jerome Troyer Jr., 88, a lifetime resident of Goshen, passed away peacefully at 9:58 a.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Jerome was born on May 25, 1938, in Goshen, Indiana, to the late Jerome and Martha (Yoder) Troyer.
On August 23, 1958, he married the love of his life, Sally Culp, in Goshen. Sally...
Omer Glen Kropf
Oct 15, 2026
Omer Glen Kropf, 85, of Syracuse, died on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Parkview Goshen Hospital.
He was born on July 5, 1941, in LaGrange County, to Jacob and Sarah (Yoder) Kropf.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Maddox Kropf; three daughters, Cheryl (Clifford) Miller, Goshen, Lesa (Brad) Hooley, Goshen, and Alison (Adam) Sisson, Fishers, IN; two sons, Delwyn (Lisa) Kropf, Eustis,...
Isaac "Wilmer" Hollinger
Oct 11, 2026
Isaac “Wilmer” Hollinger lived with faithful integrity as he followed God’s call throughout his life. “I, being on the Way, the Lord led me” (Gen. 24:27) was a guiding theme as he parented, engaged in urban ministry, taught, developed a bicycle business as a means of serving the Goshen community, gardened to help feed his family, and gave himself to...
Sharon McAvoy-Belle
Oct 11, 2026
Sharon McAvoy-Belle, 76, of Goshen, died Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.
She was born on January 20, 1950, in Owosso, Michigan, to James and Agnes (Duffy) McAvoy.
Sharon married Emil “Bob” Robert Belle in April of 2014. He preceded her in death on March 17, 2025.
Surviving Sharon are daughters, Michelle (Bradley) Ford-Whitmer, Goshen, and Marla...
Martha W. Miller
Oct 10, 2026
Goshen - Martha W. Miller, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Waterford Crossing in Goshen.
She was born on June 23, 1935, in Conway Springs, Kansas, to William and Anna (Petersheim) Miller.
On June 24, 1956, Martha married Joe J. Miller, who preceded her in death in 1976. Together they shared many years and were blessed with two...
Ruby O. Ramer
Oct 9, 2026
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Goshen – Ruby O. Ramer, 95, of Goshen died Friday, October 9, 2026 at Greencroft Healthcare, Knoll unit.
She was born Feb. 5, 1931 in LaGrange County to David M. Bontrager and Sarah (Yoder) Bontrager.
On September 3, 1983...
Frederick E. Riley
Oct 9, 2026
South Bend – Frederick E. Riley, 93 died Friday, October 9, 2026 at BellTower Health and Rehabilitation Center, Granger.
He was born July 14, 1933 in Goshen to Harry and Bertha (Garman) Riley.
Fred is survived by his wife Eileen Riley; children, Steven (JoAnn) Riley, Frances (Randy) Troyer, and James Riley; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; stepchildren, Greg (Alice) Aldridge, Jim (Keri) Aldridge...
Marilyn Kay Wyse
Oct 8, 2026
Marilyn Kay Wyse was born on April 1, 1940, in Goshen, Indiana, to Solomon and Sylvia Kropf. She passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Samuel Raymond Wyse, and her brothers, Robert Kropf and Charles Kropf, both of Goshen, Indiana.
Marilyn attended Jefferson High School, and...
David Mykhailovuch Sai
Oct 8, 2026
David Mykhailovuch Sai, 11 months old, of Goshen, passed away on October 8, 2026 at Riley Hospital for Children, in Indianapolis.
David leaves behind his mother, Olha (Banzeruk) Sai, and father, Mykhailo Sai, both of Goshen, and his siblings Solomiia, Emily, and Daniel Sai.
Although David’s life was far too short, his memory will live on forever in the hearts of his...
Wayne Leroy Warble
Oct 5, 2026
Wayne Leroy Warble, 90, died Monday, October 5, 2026, at his home.
Wayne was born on July 4, 1936, to Arthur and Mauribel (Snider) Warble, in Rome City, Indiana.
He married Rowena (Davis) Warble, and she preceded him in death.
Wayne is survived by children, Bill Warble, Goshen, Jerry (Jackie) Warble, Houlton, Maine, Kathy (Ted) Stilson, Elkhart, and Michael Geaugh, Silver Lake; 17...
James "Jimmy" Myers
Oct 4, 2026
On Sunday, October 4, 2026, James Aaron Myers, better known as Jimmy, passed from this life into the next after a tragic accident on his motorcycle. He leaves behind a ridiculously large family, including his wife – Amber Wakeman, four daughters – Kayden Dimos, Paige Myers, Abbey Simpson, and Maddie Wakeman, two sons – Bradley Wakeman and Lincoln Myers, parents...
Rita Y. Moser
Oct 1, 2026
Rita Y. Moser, 68, of Millersburg, passed away peacefully after an extended illness, Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Greencroft in Goshen.
She was born October 20, 1957, in Charleston, West Virginia. Rita married Edward Moser on August 30, 1980, in Millersburg.
He survives along with; children, Madonia (Troy) Rodgers of Millersburg and Robert O. (Sheena) Moser of Millersburg; grandchildren, Daxon, Annabelle, and...
Sally Ann Troyer
Sep 30, 2026
Sally Ann (Culp) Troyer, 86, of Goshen, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Sally was born on June 24, 1940, in Goshen, Indiana, to the late Mervin and Lois (Kester) Culp.
On August 23, 1958 she married Jerome Troyer Jr. in Goshen.
She is survived by her three sons: Rick R. (Joanie) Troyer...
Nergio Enrique Rincón León
Sep 28, 2026
Nergio Enrique Rincón León
Goshen – Nergio Enrique Rincón León, 64, passed away on September 28, 2026. He was born December 8, 1961, in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela, to Onésimo de Jesús Rincón and Altamira Rosa León.
Nergio was united in marriage to Berenice Gonzalaz de Rincón, and together they shared a family filled with love and cherished memories. He was a devoted...
Keith D. Cuthbert
Sep 26, 2026
Keith Duane Cuthbert, 67, of Goshen, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026, at Riverside Village, Elkhart.
He was born July 30, 1959, in South Bend, Indiana, to Dallas D. and Ruth A. (Warner) Cuthbert. His parents preceded him in death.
Keith never married, but was surrounded by a loving family and held a special place in the hearts of his nieces...
David C. Bemenderfer
Sep 24, 2026
David C. Bemenderfer, 82, died Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Esther’s House in Elkhart.
He was born July 6, 1944, in Goshen, to George W. and Priscilla D. (Slusher) Bemenderfer.
On September 24, 1967, he married Carolyn “Jenell” Waldrop in Goshen.
She survives, along with daughter Trina (Kevin) Billsborough of Elkhart; two grandchildren, Briana (Jon) Trausch, and Michael (Kiley) Billsborough; great-grandchildren, Jerry James...
Yvonne "Betty" Irelan
Sep 23, 2026
Yvonne M. “Betty” Irelan, 95, of Goshen died Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Greencroft Healthcare.
She was born May 13, 1931, in Elkhart, to Clifford and Geraldine (Southworth) McCavitt.
On December 17, 1948, she married James A. Irelan, Sr., in New Paris. He preceded her in death on February 27, 2003.
Surviving are two daughters, Brenda (John) Lehman, of Naples, Florida, and Susan...
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