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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
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
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
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
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
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
Aug 18, 2025
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will begin 5-10 minutes prior to 2 p.m. EST funeral service, Sunday, August 24, 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
...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
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
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
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
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
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
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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