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David Lee Hartzler
Nov 20, 2019
David Lee Hartzler, age 54, of Millersburg, died Wednesday, November 20, 2019 from injuries sustained in a car accident.
He was born November 4, 1965 in Goshen, to John and Dolores (Kammerdiener) Hartzler. David worked as an Accountant for Veada Industries in New Paris. Mr. Hartzler was a member of Solomon Creek United Methodist Church, where he...
Joyce Linville
Nov 16, 2019
Joyce Linville, 73, of Goshen passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019 at home.
She was born September 2, 1946 in Earle, Arkansas to Robert Edgar and Lillie Lee (Collins) Looney.
Joyce is survived by daughters, Tammy Rose, Laura Crawford and Angie Musser; sons, Grover Steiner, Jr., Jonathan Richardson and Terry Richardson; 14 grandchildren; and several...
Craig M. Stutzman
Nov 11, 2019
Craig M. Stutzman, 54 of Elkhart died Monday, November 11, 2019 at his home from natural causes.
He was born October 28, 1965 in Goshen.
On September 24, 1988 he married Angie Moore at the First Church of God, Goshen.
She survives along with six children, Monica (Austin) Oakley, James, Tyler, Todd, Garrett...
Catherine E. Hartman
Nov 9, 2019
Catherine E. Hartman, 90, of Goshen died Saturday, November 9, 2019 at home.
She was born April 1, 1929 in Tiskilwa, Illinois to Ernest and Nora (Lantz) Bohn.
On September 4, 1949 she married Harold W. Hartman in Pandora, Ohio. They recently celebrated their 70 th wedding anniversary.
He survives along with three...
Areena Gingerich
Nov 7, 2019
Areena M. Gingerich, 79, of Goshen, died Thursday, November 7, 2019 at her home.
She was born December 14, 1939 in Goshen to William and Pauline (Davis) Stringfellow.
On April 6, 1967 she married Melvin J. Gingerich. He died June 25, 2008.
She is survived by two daughters, Roxanne Burgess and Vicki (Greg)...
Willard Myers Swartley
Nov 6, 2019
Willard Myers Swartley, 83, Goshen, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, from natural causes.
He was born August 6, 1936 to William Henry Swartley and Ida Myers Swartley, at Gardenville, Pennsylvania.
On August 16, 1958, Willard married Mary Lapp in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, who survives.
He is also survived by a daughter, Louisa...
Fern F. Ross
Nov 6, 2019
Fern F. Ross, 75, of Goshen passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at her home of natural causes.
She was born February 16, 1944 in Ezel, Kentucky.
On May 13, 1961 she married Wilbur Ross in West Liberty, Kentucky. He passed in 2013.
Survivors include two daughters, Sheila (Richard) Stilley and Vicki (Rich)...
Bobby Ray Liles
Nov 5, 2019
Bobby Ray Liles, 87, of Goshen, died Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at home.
He was born April 20, 1932 in Florence, Alabama to Fred and Edna Liles.
On February 11, 1965 he married Janet Moses in Goshen.
She survives along with a daughter, Mitzi Bischoff and husband, Michael, Bob’s very dear friend; grandchildren,...
Susan D. Howard
Nov 5, 2019
Susan D. Howard, 81, of Goshen, formerly of Vandalia, Michigan, died Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing.
She was born November 26, 1937 in Elkhart to Brice R. and Helen L. (Carter) Walter.
On May 15, 1960 she married James R. Howard.
He survives along with three children, Todd...
Mary Jo Overpeck
Nov 4, 2019
Mary Jo Overpeck, 83, of Wolcottville died Monday, November 4, 2019 at her home.
She was born January 31, 1936 in Romney to Orley and May (Harlan) Winger.
On November 23, 1955 she married John A. Overpeck in Rochester. He died September 3, 2015.
Survivors include two daughters, Becky (Kent) Bontreger of Middlebury...
Ray Linville
Nov 4, 2019
Ray Linville, of Goshen, age 82, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 4, 2019.
He was born February 16, 1937 to Garrett and Elizabeth (Dobison) Linville in Earle, Arkansas. He has lived in Indiana since 1953.
Ray was self-employed as a van transporter for the Amish and Mennonite communities. He enjoyed...
Stanley R. Hossler
Nov 4, 2019
Stanley R. Hossler, 86, of Goshen died Monday, November 4, 2019 at Elkhart Meadows, formerly Elkhart Rehabilitation.
He was born April 15, 1933 in Pierceton to Robert C. and Florence (Trainor) Hossler.
On February 5, 1954 he married Roberta J. Ganger in Elkhart.
She survives along with a daughter, Jody (Douglas) Boyer of...
Lori Ann Irelan
Nov 4, 2019
Lori Ann Irelan, 48, of Elkhart, died unexpectedly at her home, Monday, November 4, 2019.
She was born December 21, 1970 in Three Rivers, Michigan.
On May 19, 2012 she married Paul David Irelan in Bristol.
He survives along with her father, Larry Lee Rentfrow of Edwardsburg, Michigan; three children, Leighann Osborn, Erin...
Melvin Allen Yoder
Nov 3, 2019
Melvin Allen Yoder entered his eternal home with Christ on November 3, 2019 at the age of 95. He was a kind man who loved his family and served his Lord with his time and talent. Mel was born on September 11, 1924, the fifth of nine children born to Alpheus and Elnora Yoder in Minot, North Dakota. His...
Oscar E. Roth
Nov 2, 2019
Oscar E. Roth, 95, of Goshen, died Saturday, November 2, 2019, at Greencroft Healthcare.
He was born September 30, 1924 in Woodburn, Oregon to Amos and Sarah (Stalter) Roth.
On August 12, 1950 he married R. Verelda Zook in Eureka, Illinois. She died May 27, 2007.
Survivors include a daughter, Patricia Roth Nuyken...
Gerald Lewis Tomasello
Nov 1, 2019
Gerald L. Tomasello, 80, of Goshen, died Friday, November 1, 2019, at Goshen Hospital.
He was born January 20, 1939 in New Castle, Pennsylvania to Leonard and Thelma (McEwen) Tomasello.
On January 7, 1977 he married Janice A. Kelsey in Spring Arbor, Michigan.
She survives along with two daughters, Gay Lynn (Sky) Borgenhagen...
Thomas James Reyff
Nov 1, 2019
Thomas J. Reyff, 65, of Middlebury, died Friday, November 1, 2019, at home.
He was born January 30, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois to Frederick J. Reyff and Helen L. (Hartranaft) Cripe.
On May 17, 1996 he married Cheryl Forbes.
She survives along with a son, Camden (Kimberly) Forbes of Middlebury; a granddaughter, Kaia...
Richard "Rich" A. Shriner
Oct 30, 2019
Richard “Rich” Shriner, 86, of Goshen, died Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at Greencroft Healthcare.
He was born August 8, 1933 in Goshen to Albert and Thelma (Robinson) Shriner.
On August 9, 1953 he married Colleen Holdread.
She survives along with three children, Cynthia (Ronald) Bontrager and Stephanie (Jerry) Conder, both of Goshen and...
Jacqueline Joan Kelly
Oct 27, 2019
On April 6, 1928 John and Gladys Bowers of Fort Wayne were blessed with the birth of their daughter, Jacqueline Joan.
Jacqueline was baptized November 20, 1932 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. With the depression lingering, Jackie and her sisters, Marilyn and Sylvia were devoted to helping their parents and friends in this time of need. It...
Mary Lou Meek
Oct 26, 2019
Mary Louise (Kauffman) Meek, 81, formerly of Goshen, went to be with her Lord Jesus on Saturday, October 26, 2019.
Mary Lou was born in Bad Axe, Michigan on August 22, 1938 to John and Mina (Edelman) Kauffman and was fifth in line out of six siblings. In 1943 her family moved to LaGrange and then to...
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