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Geraldyne "Jeri" Mae Hartsough

Geraldyne "Jeri" Mae Hartsough

Aug 23, 2025

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Geraldyne “Jeri” Mae Hartsough, 95, of Goshen departed this Earth and entered her heavenly home while surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Greencroft...

Charles W. Disher

Charles W. Disher

Aug 22, 2025

Charles Wilson Disher, 90, of Vandalia, Michigan died peacefully Friday, August 22, 2025 at his home.

He was born June 4, 1935 in Charleston, South Carolina to Laurie and Nadine (Wright) Disher.

On May 11, 1957 he married Barbara J. King in Goshen. She preceded him in death on March 25, 2008.

Survivors...

Maria Turchyn Hulewicz

Maria Turchyn Hulewicz

Aug 22, 2025

Our mother, Maria Turchyn Hulewicz, age 97, departed this life on August 22, 2025. She was born in the tiny village of Komyshi, Sumy Oblast, Ukraine on July 9, 1928 to Mykhailo and Fatyna Turchyn during a tumultuous time in Eastern European history. When she was only a year old, her father was arrested on false charges and sent...

David Hal Whitman

David Hal Whitman

Aug 21, 2025

David Hal Whitman, 73, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after an extended illness.

Born on February 28, 1952, in Bryan, Ohio, David served his country in the Navy for three years. He found joy and passion in life through music, particularly as a talented...

Mitchell L. Chrisman

Mitchell L. Chrisman

Aug 20, 2025

Mitchell L. Chrisman, 69, of Bristol, died Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at Elkhart General Hospital.

He was born August 16, 1956 in Elkhart.

Survivors include his wife, Brenda Chrisman; a daughter, Katrina (Stephen) Buell; grandchildren, Nicholas, Carter and Evelyn; a sister, Cathy (Paul) Webb; and his mother, Thelma June (Grosse) Chrisman, plus his larger extended...

Donna Kay Bontrager

Donna Kay Bontrager

Aug 18, 2025

Donna Kay Bontrager, 76, of Goshen died Monday, August 18, 2025 at Majestic Care of Goshen.

She was born October 31, 1948 in Elkhart to Keith E. and Betty L. (Mast) Sensenbaugh.

On May 18, 1968 she married Wayne J. Bontrager at Bethel United Methodist Church in Elkhart. He preceded her in death June 25,...

Edward W. Read

Edward W. Read

Aug 18, 2025

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Edward Warren Read, 71, of Valparaiso passed away peacefully on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Powers Healthcare, Hobart, surrounded by his loving family.

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Glenwood "Jake" Schrock

Glenwood "Jake" Schrock

Aug 17, 2025

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Glenwood “Jake” Schrock, 95, of Goshen, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Waterford Crossing.

He was born on April 30, 1930, in...

Wayne E. Beachy

Wayne E. Beachy

Aug 17, 2025

Wayne E. Beachy, 71, of Goshen died Sunday, August 17, 2025 at his home.

He was born August 31, 1953 in Goshen.

On October 24, 1981 he married Emma Beachy in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

She survives along with three children, Melanie Beachy, Anthony Beachy, and Austin (Rachel) Beachy; and four grandchildren, Judah, Connor, Elizabeth...

Mary Ellen Mast

Mary Ellen Mast

Aug 16, 2025

Mary Ellen Mast, 87, of Elkhart passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025 at her son’s home surrounded by family.

She was born January 29, 1938 in Nappanee to Emanuel L. and Rosa (Hochstetler) Burkholder.

She is survived by four children, Lamar Mast of Elkhart, Howard (Penny) Mast of Adamsville, Tennessee, Lloyd (Bev) Mast of Elkhart...

Connie E. Dills

Connie E. Dills

Aug 14, 2025

Connie E. Dills, 71, of Goshen died unexpectedly Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Elkhart General Hospital after a short illness.

She was born March 18, 1954 in Goshen to George O. and Bettye P. (Smith) Marner.

She is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Rick Dills; four children, Jack Cooper, Shawn (Kaitlyn) Dills,...

Sharon Oliverson

Sharon Oliverson

Aug 11, 2025

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Sharon (Wiltz) Oliverson, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, died on August 11, 2025 after a 13 month battle with pancreatic cancer.  She loved spending time with...

Frederick "Fred" L. Von Blon, Jr.

Frederick "Fred" L. Von Blon, Jr.

Aug 9, 2025

Frederick “Fred” LeRoy Von Blon, 78, of Millersburg, Indiana, passed away on August 9, 2025, in South Bend, Indiana.

Born on February 23, 1947, in Elkhart, Frederick was the son of the late Frederick "Fritz" LeRoy Von Blon Sr. and Clara Marie Von Blon.

On December 29, 1994 he Married Patricia “Patty” Diane Collier.

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Michael E. Schenk

Michael E. Schenk

Aug 6, 2025

Michael E. Schenk, 88, of Gosohen died Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at Goshen Hospital.

He was born December 8, 1936 in Doylestown, Pennsylvania to Ralph B. and Lucille (Lehman) Schenk.

On March 20, 1959 he married Cecelia M. Lewallen in Kokomo.

She survives along with a sister, Patricia and her family of West...

Marcia E. Miller

Marcia E. Miller

Aug 5, 2025

Marcia Elaine Miller, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at her current home in The Restoracy in Goshen, Indiana.  She was the daughter of Annas and Ursula (Swartzendruber) Miller.  Born on December 20, 1944, she is survived by her brothers Galen Miller (Sue Neeb) and Loren Miller and sister-in-law Marcile Miller (Francis).  She was preceded in...

Sarah Conley

Sarah Conley

Aug 4, 2025

Sarah “Sandy” M. Conley, 87, of Elkhart passed away Monday, August 4, 2025 at Majestic Care of Goshen.

She was born September 10, 1937 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Not a lot is known about her early years other than she grew up in the Boston, Massachusetts area.

Sarah was stationed in Germany while serving in the...

Gary Leonard

Gary Leonard

Aug 2, 2025

Gary Leonard, 73, Goshen, died on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey, Illinois.

Gary was born October 4, 1951, in Goshen, to Carlton and Betty (Close) Leonard.

Surviving are daughters Courtney (Kevin) Bowen, Goshen, Erin (Tony) Kosec, Arizona; granddaughters Lexsis Bowen (fiancé Carson Abramson), and Nora Kosec; grandson Charles Kosec; sisters...

Floyd W. Hoover

Floyd W. Hoover

Aug 2, 2025

Floyd W. Hoover, 87, Gautier, Mississippi, formerly of Goshen, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at his son’s home, surrounded by his loving family.

Floyd was born on May 28, 1938, in Elkhart, Indiana, to George and Kathryn (Schmucker) Hoover. On May 30, 1957, he married the love of his life, Esther Rheinheimer, at his...

Kimberly Ann Stoll

Kimberly Ann Stoll

Aug 1, 2025

Kimberly Ann Stoll, age 59, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born December 14, 1965 to Vern and Janet Roempagel of South Bend.

Kim was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose kindness and selflessness touched the lives of everyone who knew her. She...

Joe Vongsa

Joe Vongsa

Aug 1, 2025

Joe Vongsa, 80, Elkhart, died on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Elkhart General Hospital.

He was born May 1, 1945, in Laos. He married Somly Vonga and passed away February 2, 2022.

Surviving are children Mimi Vongsa, Bounyasong (Mong) Vongsa, and Turk (Jenny) Vongsa.

A Buddhist service will take place on Saturday, August...

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