Leon P. Hunter (Hluchota)
Jul 8, 2020
Leon P. Hunter (Hluchota), 87, of Elkhart, formerly of Mitchell, died Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at his apartment.
He was born June 29, 1933 in Velbivka, Ukraine to Paul and Alexandra Hluchota.
Survivors include five children, Leon (Pamela) Hluchota, Tanya Jones and Sue (Gary) Simmons, all of Goshen, Tina (Jerry) Healey of Granger and Eric...
Douglas Ray Plodowski
Jul 7, 2020
Douglas R. Plodowski went home with Jesus July 7, 2020 after a short yet fierce battle with pancreatic cancer. Born March 23, 1946 in Mishawaka, Doug was blessed with parents William and Opal Plodowski. In 1966 he married Esther Zimmerman. He is survived by his wife and their daughters, Heidi [Todd] Weldy, Katherin, and Rebecca [Patrick] Harlan; his grandchildren...
Barry A. Oesch
Jul 7, 2020
Barry A. Oesch, 73, of Goshen, died Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at Goshen Hospital.
He was born December 30, 1946 in Sturgis, Michigan to Stanley and Arlene (Kendall) Oesch.
On December 11, 1971 he married Darlene Madlem.
She survives along with three children, Todd (Angel) Oesch of Goshen, Christine (Jed) Morris of Fort...
Gloria Jean Clark
Jul 7, 2020
Gloria J. Clark, 91, of Goshen, died Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at Courtyard Healthcare.
She was born in Goshen February 2, 1929 to George and Bertha (Hartman) Culp.
On March 31, 1948 she married Kenneth V. Clark. He died June 1, 2012.
Survivors include two sons, Rick (Jan) Clark and Karry Clark, both...
Amy Sue Cole
Jul 5, 2020
Amy Sue Cole, 59, of Goshen, died Sunday, July 5, 2020, at home.
She was born October 11, 1960 in Kokomo. On June 19, 1982 she married Scott Cole in Kokomo.
He survives along with two children, Sarah (Eric) Becker of Elkhart and John (Sarah) Cole of Mishawaka; four grandchildren, Colton, Roland, and Sawyer Becker...
Beatrice M. Miller
Jul 4, 2020
Beatrice M. Miller, 93, of Indianapolis died Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Golden Living Center - Willow Springs.
She was born December 31, 1926 in Mercer County, Ohio to John J. and Frona E. (Dull) Miller.
She is survived by a brother, Donald (Dee Ann) Miller of Goshen, and many nieces, nephews and extended family....
M. Marion Yoder
Jul 4, 2020
M. Marion Yoder, 83, of Goshen died Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Goshen Hospital.
He was born August 2, 1936 in Goshen to William “Bill” and Alma (Kauffman) Yoder.
On September 16, 1956 he married A. Regina Miller. She died June 10, 1996. He later married Wanda M. (Swartzendruber) Graber on June 21, 1997.
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Carol L. Summy
Jul 2, 2020
Carol L. Summy, 80, of Goshen died Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Green House Village of Goshen.
She was born July 2, 1940 in Goshen to John and Lucille (McFarland) Cornell.
Survivors include her husband, Michael Summy; a daughter, Cristie (Brian) Doss of Suffolk, Virginia; a son, Michael L. (Ellen) Summy, II of Goshen; seven...
Ron Smith
Jul 2, 2020
Ron Smith, 64, of Edwardsburg, Michigan died Thursday, July 2, 2020 as a result of a work accident.
He was born June 29, 1956 in Goshen.
Ron is survived by a son, Thomas Smith; two sisters, Karen (William) Meadows of Williamsburg, Kentucky and Melody Edington; four brothers, James (Denise) Smith, Myron Smith, Roger Yoder and...
Jack D. Hart
Jun 28, 2020
Jack D. Hart, 81, of Goshen, died Sunday, June 28, 2020, at Hospice House, Elkhart, after a six-month illness. He loved the Lord Jesus Christ.
He was born October 13, 1938 in Ashland, West Virginia to Robert and Lesie (Wineberger) Hart.
Survivors include his children, Donnie Hart of Marion, North Carolina, Jeff (Marlene) Hart of...
Carrie Y. Diener
Jun 27, 2020
Carrie’s life journey ended June 27, 2020, at Greencroft’s Evergreen Place. She was very grateful for her family, friends, caregivers, hospice and Creator for her quality of life.
Carrie was born February 26, 1917 to Mary L. (Wingard) and Henry H. Yoder. After her mother and father died, she was nurtured by her siblings and stepmother, Celestia...
Phyllis M. Lehman
Jun 27, 2020
Phyllis M. Lehman, 94, of Goshen, died early June 27, 2020, at Greencroft Healthcare.
She was born September 6, 1925 in Watertown, New York to Chauncey and Mabel (Clark) Maltby.
On August 9, 1947 she married Earl M. Lehman in Croghan, New York. He died July 2, 2004.
Survivors include four sons, John...
Martha E. Heath
Jun 25, 2020
Martha was born June 9, 1927 in Scottdale, Pennsylvania to Henry and Daisy Cutrell Hernley. She grew up in Scottdale, which was the home of the Mennonite Publishing House where her parents were some of the first employees. She graduated from high school in Scottdale in 1945.
She spent the majority of her career in the printing...
Doris Marie Nafziger
Jun 25, 2020
Doris Marie Nafziger, 98, a long-time resident of Greencroft Goshen, peacefully left her earthly home on June 25, 2020, and was welcomed into her eternal home in heaven by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Doris was born on October 29, 1921, to Harvey and Carrie (Rupp) King, Archbold, Ohio. At age 13 she accepted Jesus as...
Vivian J. Spurlock
Jun 25, 2020
Vivian J. Spurlock, 76, of Goshen, died Thursday, June 25, 2020, at Goshen Hospital.
She was born October 31, 1943, in Centerville, Indiana, to Wilbert and Missouri (Combs) Black.
On January 9, 1960 she married Kenneth Spurlock in Flemingsburg, Kentucky.
He survives along with two children, Patricia Kaye (Scott) Smith and Tim (Reama)...
Billy E. Stutzman
Jun 25, 2020
Billy E. Stutzman, 69, of Goshen, died Thursday, June 25, 2020, at Goshen Hospital.
He was born April 26, 1951 in Nappanee to Eli L. and Lydia Mae (Hostetler) Stutzman.
On June 7, 1975 he married Waneta (Yoder) Prough in Goshen.
She survives along with three children, Bryan (Erica) Prough and Jered (Michelle)...
Grace "Penny" Marie Minnich
Jun 22, 2020
Grace “Penny” Marie Minnich, 59, of Goshen, died June 22, 2020, at her home, surrounded by family, after a battle with melanoma cancer.
She was born November 22, 1960 in Goshen to Richard “Red” and Beulah (Yates) Amsden.
On July 14, 1985 she married Stephen R. Minnich.
He survives along with two daughters,...
Rick A. Charles
Jun 21, 2020
Rick A. Charles, 60, of Goshen, passed away June 21, 2020, with his loving fiancée, Darlene Powell, by his side after a courageous battle with lung cancer.
He was born June 27, 1959 in South Bend to James and Lois (Mapes) Charles.
He was preceded in death by his mother and brother, Ronald Charles.
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Calvin Aaron Zehr
Jun 19, 2020
Calvin A. Zehr, 86, of Goshen, died Friday, June 19, 2020, at The Maples.
He was born January 7, 1934 in Lowville, New York to Aaron and Pearl (Reyn) Zehr.
On October 23, 1965 he married Emma Keim in Goshen.
She survives along with a son, David A. (Lynne) Zehr of Goshen; two...
Gloriabelle Johnson
Jun 19, 2020
Gloria passed away on June 19, 2020 after a lengthy illness. She was born Sept 5, 1931, in Dunlap, Indiana. She married Billy Gene Johnson July 22, 1947 in Jeffersonville, Indiana.
Preceding her in death is her husband, Billy Gene Johnson Sr, one daughter, Patsy Jo Johnson, one son, Billy Gene Johnson Jr., her parents, Leona and...
