Joel James Sonntag
Nov 29, 2025
Joel James Sonntag, 42, of Indianapolis, Indiana, formerly of Middlebury, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on November 29, 2025, at Greencroft Healthcare in Goshen, Indiana, following a battle with cancer.
He was born December 2, 1982.
Joel is survived by his parents, James and Paula Sonntag, of Middlebury; four sisters; Charissa Schmidt (Scott) of Black Creek, Wisconsin, Chara Liang...
Cheryl L. Kennedy
Nov 29, 2025
Cheryl L. Kennedy, beloved wife, mother, and Oona, graduated to her heavenly home on Saturday, November 29th, 2025 at The Waters in Wakarusa after a valiant battle with Alzheimer’s.
Cheryl was born August 23, 1952 in Goshen, Indiana to the late Willard and Dorothea Stutzman.
On August 18, 1973 Cheryl married the love of her life, Mike Kennedy, at St. Mark’s United...
Junior Mack Hunley
Nov 28, 2025
Junior Mack Hunley, 72, of Goshen, died on Thursday, November 28, 2025 at his home.
He was born November 25, 1953 in Monticello, Kentucky to Baily and Mary (Daniels) Hunley.
He married Tammy Kay Sowders on June 3, 1987.
Survivors include his wife, Tammy Kay Hunley; fur babies, Jaz and Rascal; three sisters, Goldie Looney of Goshen, Anna Piercey of Monticello, Kentucky, and...
Michael K. Alexander
Nov 28, 2025
Michael Kent Alexander, 82, died November 28, 2025, at Goshen Hospital.
He was born on May 2nd, 1943, in Goshen, to Gilbert F. Alexander and Edna M. Leatherman (later Troyer).
He was a 1961 graduate of Goshen High School, and spent a short stint in the United States Army. He worked as a trim carpenter at Ancon Construction, for more than 16...
John Joseph Smith
Nov 27, 2025
John Joseph Smith, 68, of New Paris, died Thursday, November 27, 2025 at The Waters of Wakarusa.
He was born October 27, 1957 in Goshen to Harry Dean and Carol Donnabelle (Zellinger) Smith.
Survivors include his partner, Carol Diane (Azbell) Smith; two daughters, Nicole Marie and Clarissa “Star” Cottey; a son, Ricky Smith; a nephew, Joe (Brenda) Smith; two nieces, Marti (Doug...
John "Johnny" Brockleman
Nov 25, 2025
John Francis “Johnny” Brockleman, 62, of Goshen, passed away at his home on November 25, 2025.
John was born on October 4, 1963, in Lewis County, West Virginia, to John E. Brockleman and Thelma Mae (Hitt) Neal. He married Sherry Wert Brockleman on January 7, 1984.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sherry; his children, Brandon (Melissa Goins) Brockleman of Goshen,...
Patricia Ann Battles
Nov 25, 2025
Patricia Ann Battles, 88, of Goshen, passed away at her home on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
She was born on March 17, 1937, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, to Clarence and Martha (Lyonn) McClearn. On May 2, 1956, she married Donald Lee Battles Sr. in Stoneboro, Pennsylvania. Together they shared 69 years of marriage.
Patricia is survived by her four children: Laura Sue (Steve)...
Sanjuana Sanchez
Nov 23, 2025
Sanjuana Sanchez Cadena, 49, of Goshen, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 23, 2025.
She was born on September 2, 1976, in Cuencamé, Durango, Mexico, to Domingo Sanchez Satarain and Teresa Cadena Castañeda. On December 23, 2001, she married Juan Ricardo Garcia in Goshen.
She was preceded in death by her loving mother.
Sanjuana is survived by her three daughters,...
Helen E. Bomberger
Nov 21, 2025
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Helen Bomberger of Goshen, Indiana, passed away on November 21, 2025 after an extended illness. She was 98 years old. Born on August 31, 1927, in Scarborough Township, Ontario, Canada, she grew up during the depression on the family farm that now is within Toronto’s city limits. Although she had to drop...
Dale E. Wert
Nov 20, 2025
Dale E. Wert, 68, of Goshen died Thursday, November 20, 2025 as the result of an auto accident.
He was born April 3, 1957 in Columbia City to Norman E. and Cora E. (Miller) Wert.
On June 29, 1985 he married Terry Potter in Goshen.
She survives along with five siblings, Bev (Kenneth) Shelton of Ravenden, Arkansas, Dawn (John) Marsh, Sherry (Johnny) Brockelman...
Mary L. Troyer
Nov 19, 2025
Mary L. (Mast) Troyer, 92, died peacefully November 19, 2025 at Waterford Crossing of Goshen, with her family by her side.
She was born October 4, 1933, in LaGrange County to Henry and Edna Mast, the 1st of 5 children. On May 7, 1955 she married Ora Troyer. They met as teenagers in their church youth group and spent their 68...
Laura Lynn Parrett
Nov 17, 2025
Laura Parrett, 83, died Monday, November 17, 2025 at her home.
She was born August 18, 1942 in Jackson, Michigan to the late Floyd and Alys (Nord) D’Arcy.
On March 6, 1960 she married Roy Parrett in Clarklake, Michigan.
Surviving are children; Cynthia Kay (Jim) Dunn of Wixom, Michigan, Deborah Sue (Randy) Webb of Grand Rivers, Kentucky, Gerald Wayne (Patti) Parrett of Walled...
Carol Jean Valencourt
Nov 17, 2025
Carol Jean (Dunlap) Valencourt passed away on November 17, 2025.
She was born on September 29, 1929, in New Paris to Art and Belva (Martin) Dunlap. On July 2, 1949, she married Roy Valencourt, who preceded her in death in March 2004.
Carol is lovingly remembered by her four sons: René (Leslie) Valencourt, Joel Valencourt, Keith (Terry) Valencourt, and James Valencourt; five...
Alice Smith
Nov 16, 2025
Alice Smith, age 100, of Elkhart, passed away at home on Sunday, November 16, 2025.
She was born May 19, 1925, in Goshen, Indiana, to Lester and Mary Etta (Stuart) Volz.
Alice is survived by her four daughters:Joan Koppy of Zionsville, IN; Sue (Don) Fowler of New Bern, North Carolina; Kathie Nichols of Elkhart, IN; and Mary Molnar of Elkhart, IN; as...
Barbara Lee Hay
Nov 12, 2025
Barbara Lee (McAllister) Hay, 92, of Goshen, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away, Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at her son’s home surrounded by her loving family.
Barbara was born January 14, 1933 in Coalinga, California to Edmund W. and Freddie (Wilkins) McAllister.
While attending Colorado College, Barbara met her future husband, John C. Hay, from Goshen, Indiana. They graduated and were...
Elizabeth K. Clark
Nov 11, 2025
Elizabeth K. Clark, 68, of Goshen died Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at Goshen Hospital.
She was born June 8, 1957 in Washington, District of Columbia, to Hubert and Hester (Parker) Clark.
Survivors include a brother, Mike Clark of Goshen; and sisters, Treva Miller of Middlebury, and Shirley and Patti Clark, both of Goshen; and many nieces and nephews.
Along with her parents, she...
Elizabeth Jacquez
Nov 10, 2025
Elizabeth Jacquez, 85, died Monday, November 10, 2025, at the Life Care Center of LaGrange.
She was born January 15, 1940, in Mercedes, Texas to Guadelupe Gonzales and Guadelupe Garza. They preceded her in death.
Elizabeth is survived by her husband, Ricardo Jacques and a son, Jimmy (Hyla) Jacquez of Elkhart.
Elizabeth was a loving wife and mother. She enjoyed doing crafts, sewing,...
Gustavo Loera Alonso
Nov 10, 2025
Gustavo Loera Alonso, 60, of Goshen, passed away on November 10, 2025. He was born on September 20, 1965, in Aguascalientes, Mexico, to Bernabe Loera De Loera and Amparo Alonso Rangel.
Gustavo married Martimiana Lopez Mendoza, who survives him. He is also survived by two children, Angel Loera Lopez and Juana Loera Lopez, both of Goshen; a daughter-in-law, Erika Loera; and...
Linda L. Humble
Nov 9, 2025
Elkhart - Linda Humble, 76, passed away on November 9, 2025, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on February 9, 1949, in Connersville, IN, to Philip Edwards and Evelyn (Worley) Edwards, who preceded her in death.
She worked for many years at Meijer Central Kitchen in Middlebury. Linda was best known for her love of knitting. She enjoyed watching old...
Rebecca L. Kilmer
Nov 8, 2025
Goshen - Rebecca Louise Kilmer, 74, passed away peacefully at Goshen Hospital.
She was born on January 17, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois, to Joann (Yoder) Cole Kilmer and Orvin Kilmer. They preceded her in death.
Rebecca worked for 17 years in customer service at Walmart, where she served in various roles. She was a member of AARP and the Red Cross. A...
