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...
Donna B. Neumann
Oct 22, 2019
Donna B. Neumann, 88, of Goshen died Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Greencroft Healthcare.
She was born December 20, 1930 in Buchanan, Michigan to Ernest and Margaret (Poyser) Gerkin.
On November 10, 1961 she married Herman Eugene Neumann.
He survives along with four daughters, Nila M. Fogle of Tennessee, Vicky (Owen Ross) Perry-Ross...
Nicholas Gene Schram
Oct 21, 2019
Nicholas Gene Schram, of Michigan City, infant son of Rachel (Stull) and Jeremy Schram, was stillborn Monday, October 21, 2019.
Along with his parents, he is survived by his twin brother, Jax and older brother, Silas; maternal grandparents, Mike and Elaine Stull of Nappanee; paternal grandparents, Debby and Patrick Vance and Timothy and Mary Schram, both of...
Margaret Mary Hernandez
Oct 21, 2019
Margaret Mary Hernandez, 56, of Goshen died Monday, October 21, 2019, at home after a brief battle with cancer.
She was born April 15, 1963 in San Antonio, Texas.
Margaret is survived by her parents, Jesus G. and Elida Hernandez of Milford; children, Evalina Hernandez, Sonia M. Rivera, Selena Hernandez, Isidro Hernandez, III, Milca Hernandez...
Steven Alan Foor
Oct 20, 2019
Steven Alan Foor, 60, of Goshen, died Sunday, October 20, 2019 at home of natural causes.
He was born September 9, 1959 in Standish, Michigan to Robert and Betty (Davies) Foor.
They survive along with siblings, Mark (Doris) Foor of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Gregory Foor of Sanford, Michigan, Brenda Vought of Goshen and Brian (Dawn) Foor...
Velma Corrine Collins
Oct 19, 2019
Velma Corrine Collins, 89, died Saturday, October 19, 2019, at Courtyard Healthcare where she had been a resident for five years.
She was born July 5, 1930 in Guthrie, Oklahoma to Frank M. and Lillie I. (Gooch) Mitchell.
Her family came to Oklahoma when the territory was opened for homesteaders.
At age 25...
