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Sandra G. Bartley
Mar 13, 2025
Sandra G. Bartley, 71, of Middlebury passed away, Thursday, March 13, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born April 13, 1953 in Marion to George and Mary (Fetter) Hurst. They preceded her in death.
On May 29, 1976 she married Harold “Hal” Bartley in Marion.
He survives along with...
William Hostetter
Mar 13, 2025
William “Bill” L. Hostetter, of Nappanee, passed away March 13, 2025 in McAllen, Texas.
Bill was born in Nappanee on January 14, 1928 to Russell and Edna (Yoder) Hostetter.
On October 2, 1949 he married Verna Lou “Nook” Arnott, she preceded him in death on January 2, 2000, he then married Carolyn (Brewer) Varvel on...
Seth T. Donnelly
Mar 12, 2025
Seth T. Donnelly, 38, of Goshen passed away early Wednesday morning, March 12, 2025 at his home, from natural causes.
Seth was born February 11, 1987 to Richard and Ellen (Clouse) Donnelly, in Ithaca, NY.
He attended college at Holy Cross University and the University of Alaska at Anchorage.
Seth enjoyed coaching, he...
Patricia A. Eash
Mar 12, 2025
The service will be livestreamed. This link will go live 5 to 10 minutes prior to the
11 a.m. (EST) March 17, 2025 funeral service
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Patricia A. “Patty” Eash, 82, of Goshen...
David F. Bontrager
Mar 11, 2025
David F. Bontrager, 83, of Goshen, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Waterford Crossing Health Care.
He was born July 21, 1941 in Middlebury to Manas J. and Lydia Ann (Miller) Bontrager.
On January 28, 1962 he married Mary Ellen Kropf at Griner Church. She died June 15, 2018.
Survivors include three...
Betty Jane Hoogenboom
Mar 7, 2025
Betty Jane Hoogenboom of Goshen, Indiana, lived for 102 years and 4 days, and at this very moment is experiencing joy beyond our wildest dreams. Jesus welcomed Betty into His arms in Heaven on March 7, 2025, in the company of those waiting eagerly to greet her, including beloved husband James (Jim) R. Hoogenboom, parents Hester M. and Lewis...
Ralph D. Dragoo
Mar 7, 2025
Ralph D. Dragoo, 93, of Bowling Green, Kentucky and formerly of Goshen, Indiana, passed away peacefully Friday, March 7, 2025, at the Chandler Park Assisted Living facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky, where he resided.
He was born November 21, 1931, in Mooreland, Indiana, to Jearl and Evelyn (Harris) Dragoo.
On November 22, 1951, he married...
Hebe Cecil Lemarr
Mar 7, 2025
Hebe Cecil Lemarr, 88, of Goshen, died Friday, March 7, 2025 at Goshen Hospital.
He was born April 24, 1936 in White Oak, Tennessee to Hebe Virgil and Maude (Carr) Lemarr.
On February 7, 1965 he married Janet Lemarr in Goshen. She died August 27, 2017.
He is survived by five children, Jackie...
Gary Ray Bainter
Mar 7, 2025
Gary Ray Bainter, 72, of Bristol, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 7, 2025 in Bristol, Indiana.
He was born on November 13, 1952 in Goshen, Indiana, son of Chester and Mary (Kalb) Bainter.
On February 1, 1990 he Married Zonea Marie Elmore in Goshen.
Surviving are wife, Zonea Bainter; a daughter, Sabrina...
Ronald Wayne Telschow
Mar 7, 2025
Ronald Wayne Telschow of Nappanee, IN, passed away on March 7, 2025, following a long illness.
Ronald Wayne was born Dec. 23, 1935 in Churubusco, IN to Albert Henry Telschow and Wilma Caroline (McGuire) Telschow.
Ronald married Glenna Lou Hart on October 9, 1954 in Williamston, MI. The couple recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary....
Rebecca A. Leatherman
Mar 6, 2025
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Rebecca, known to many as Becky, passed away on Thursday March 6, 2025, at the Center for Hospice Care surrounded by her family. She was born on...
Shielda D. Collins
Mar 5, 2025
Shielda Diane Collins, 86, of Goshen passed away March 5, 2025 at Greencroft Healthcare.
She was born February 13, 1939, in Elkhart County to K. Harold Miller and Ruby M. (Schrock) Toth.
Surviving are children Mary (Martin) Swinehart of Valparaiso, David (Lida) Hire of Elkhart, and Douglas Hire of Wakarusa; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; brother...
Levon Lee Yoder
Mar 4, 2025
LeVon Lee Yoder, retired professor of physics, died Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at his home in Goshen, Indiana. He was 88 years old.
He was born in Middlebury, Indiana on June 22, 1936, the third son of Leonard C. and Cleo M. (Pletcher) Yoder. He grew up on farms in Elkhart County.
In 1954, he...
Philip G. Bowser Jr.
Mar 3, 2025
Philip G. Bowser Jr., 71, of Goshen passed away, Monday, March 3, 2025 on hospice at Goshen Hospital after a prolonged battle with cancer.
He was born August 8, 1953 in Indianapolis to Dr. Philip G. Bowser Sr. and Katherine “Toddy” (Kixmiller) Bowser. They preceded him in death.
On May 6, 1979 he married Sandra...
Mary A. Leiter
Mar 2, 2025
Mary A. Leiter, 100, of Goshen died Sunday, March 2, 2025 at her daughter’s home on hospice.
She was born November 15, 1924 in Park County, Indiana, one of 13 children born to Fred and Ruby (Ottinger) Murdock. One child died in infancy.
A widow, Mary is survived by five children, Joan Shaffer, Bonnie Mast...
Bobbie Jo Schnell
Mar 1, 2025
Bobbie Jo Schnell, 94, of Goshen, died Monday, March 1, 2025.
She was born September 14, 1930 in Winslow, IN, to Leonard and Clementine Stewart. On October 22, 1949, she married Robert Schnell.
Surviving is her husband, Robert; 3 children, Scott Schnell, Peggy (David) Ganger, and Michael (Colleen) Schnell; 6 grandchildren, Kevin (Katie) Ganger, Andrew...
Thomas P. Jones
Feb 27, 2025
Thomas P. Jones, 49, of Cromwell, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Goshen Hospital.
He was born June 5, 1975 in Elkhart.
Survivors include his mother, Sharon F. Rogers and step-father, Leonard R. Rogers, of Sebring, Florida; sister, Sherri (Mike) Lemen and step-sister, Diana Rogers, both of Sebring, Florida; half-sister, Robin Kofoot, Illinois; nephews,...
Betty J. Hampton
Feb 27, 2025
Betty J. Hampton, 76, of Goshen died Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Valley View Health Care, Elkhart.
She was born October 21, 1948 in Missouri to Bud Roland and M. Ann (Jackson) McBride.
Betty married James “Jimmy” Hampton in March 1967. He died September 10, 2013.
She is survived by a son David...
Robert A. Linn
Feb 26, 2025
Robert A. Linn, 69, of Goshen died Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
He was born December 3, 1955 in Goshen.
Robert was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Linn; mother, Kathryn (Kehr) Renard; and a brother, Stephen Linn.
Survivors include a son, Patrick (Laura) Linn, Goshen; daughter, Haley (Reuben) Schwartz, Indianapolis; and four...
Ramona P. Prough
Feb 26, 2025
Goshen – Ramona P. Prough, 95, passed away, Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Goshen Hospital.
She was born June 14, 1929 in Goshen to Donald R. and Pearl C. (Bickel) Marty. They preceded her in death.
Ramona was happily married August 2, 1953 to Robert “Bob” Prough until his death in 1997. She was a...
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