William "Bill" Joris
Dec 2, 2019
William “Bill” Joris, 89, of Goshen, died unexpectedly of natural causes at his home, Monday, December 2, 2019.
He was born May 21, 1930 in South Bend to Lee and Evelyn (Snyder) Joris.
Survivors include two cousins, Kathleen (Brent) Jagla of South Bend and Eileen (Joseph) Snidecki of Carmel.
He was preceded in...
Jack Crouch
Nov 29, 2019
Jack Crouch, 88, of Goshen, Indiana, died on November 29, 2019, at Greencroft Goshen Healthcare, from complications of Parkinson’s disease.
Jack was born on August 30, 1931, in Niles, Michigan, the youngest child of Tom and Minnie Uncie (Roberts) Crouch. He graduated from Niles High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in horticulture from Michigan...
Timothy Ray Berkey, Sr.
Nov 29, 2019
Timothy R. Berkey, Sr., 76, died Friday, November 29, 2019, at Elkhart Hospice House.
He was born February 8, 1943 in Goshen to Milton and Violet (Fry) Berkey.
On October 27, 1961 he married Patricia Anne Hoke, in Goshen.
She survives along with four children, Christine Wagner of Goshen, Brandie Willard of Leesburg,...
Mary Ann Schrock
Nov 26, 2019
Mary Ann Schrock, 90, of Goshen died Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Greencroft Healthcare.
She was born April 27, 1929 in Goshen to William C. and Mary Ann (Mast) Miller.
On February 18, 1950 she married Levi Schrock Jr. He died September 16, 2015.
Survivors include three children, Karl L. (Lois) Schrock of...
Elroy "Roy" Troyer
Nov 21, 2019
Elroy “Roy” Troyer, 95, of Goshen went to be with his Lord and Savior peacefully at his home with family by his side on November 21, 2019.
Roy was born on “Groundhog Day,” Feb. 2, 1924 in Elkhart County, to Samuel and Sarah (Yoder) Troyer. On June 15, 1946 he married Alberta Cross...
Ann R. Gunden
Nov 20, 2019
Ann Gunden was born to Levi and Fannie Wenger in Smithville, Ohio on December 23, 1917. She was reunited with the Lord and many loved ones on November 20, 2019 in Tampa, Florida.
In May 1941, after graduation from Goshen College, she married Orville Gunden. They settled in Goshen where he farmed and later became a general...
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...
