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Keith B. Miller

Keith B. Miller

Jun 8, 2025

Keith B. Miller, 97, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Hubbard Hill Healthcare.

He was born July 12, 1927 in Nappanee to Ralph and Flossa (Berlin) Miller.

On September 19, 1953 he married Maryln “June” Pfeiffer in Nappanee. She died May 27, 2014.

Survivors include four children, Sheryl (Gary) Bauer,...

Judith K. Freeby

Judith K. Freeby

Jun 7, 2025

Judith Kay Freeby, 74, died Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Goshen Hospital.

She was born December 29, 1950 in Clinton, Illinois to David Mildred H. (Vance) Taylor.

Survivors include her son, Chris F. (Dawn) Cubbernuss of Bristol; a granddaughter; and three brothers, Robert (Geneva) Taylor of Goshen, Donald (Karen) Taylor of Goshen and Harold Taylor...

Heather Marie Jackson

Heather Marie Jackson

Jun 6, 2025

Heather Marie Jackson, 50, of Bristol, passed away peacefully at home Friday, June 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of family.

She was born May 16, 1975 in La Porte to Stuart Randall and Kathy (Merkel) Jackson.

She is survived by her mother and step-father, Kathy and Dale Christopher; four children, Alicia Lewis of Bristol,...

Elizabeth M. Mast

Elizabeth M. Mast

Jun 5, 2025

Elizabeth M. Mast, 91, of Goshen died Thursday, June 5, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

She was born May 9, 1934 in LaGrange County to Monroe and Emma (Schlabach) Yoder.

On April 2, 1953 she married Jerry Mast in Ligonier. He preceded her in death.

She is survived by a...

Timothy Allen Zellers

Timothy Allen Zellers

Jun 4, 2025

Timothy “Tim” Allen Zellers, 62, of Elkhart, died Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at Esther’s Hospice House, Elkhart.

He was born November 29, 1962 in Logansport, Indiana to Vaughn D. and Linda L. (Watts) Zellers.

He married Donna Cunninham on April 4, 1991 in Elkhart.

Survivors include his wife, Donna Zellers; two sisters, Debbie...

Marlene J. Gingerich

Marlene J. Gingerich

Jun 4, 2025

Marlene J. Gingerich, 76, of Goshen passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at her home surrounded by family.

She was born January 20, 1949 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota to Henry Carl and Fern Elizabeth (Stoll) Buller.

On December 17, 1970 she married Stan Gingerich in Fulks Run, Virginia.

He survives along with their...

George H. Sprague

George H. Sprague

Jun 3, 2025

George H. Sprague, 79 had long looked forward to going to heaven, and received his ultimate healing on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Majestic Care of Goshen.

He was born October 13, 1945 in Kendallville to James E. and Marie (Poppy) Sprague. They preceded him in death.

On April 7, 1972 he married Sue E....

Edward J. Fortier

Edward J. Fortier

Jun 2, 2025

Millersburg – Edward J. Fortier, 91, of Millersburg died Monday, June 2, 2025 at his home.

He was born September 7, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois to Bernard and Frieda (Lange) Fortier.

He is survived by children, Steven (Kelly) Fortier of Apache Junction, Arizona, Edward B. (Deanna) Fortier of Goshen and Mary (Brian) Humphrey of Elkhart;...

Keith A. Miller

Keith A. Miller

May 29, 2025

Keith A. Miller, 60, of Millersburg died Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Goshen Hospital.

He was born April 18, 1965 in Goshen to Elroy G. and Marie (Gingerich) Miller. They preceded him in death. Keith graduated from Fairfield High School in 1983 and Hesston College (Hesston, Kansas) in 1985.

He is survived by his sisters...

Debra A. Mueller

Debra A. Mueller

May 29, 2025

Debra A. Mueller, 70, of Goshen, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 29, 2025, surrounded by the love of family. She received compassionate care through Center for Hospice Care, which allowed her to spend her final days in comfort and familiarity.

She was born October 24, 1954 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin to Floyd & Ann (Cherney)...

Merle D. Yoder

Merle D. Yoder

May 25, 2025

Merle D. Yoder, 88, of Millersburg passed away peacefully, Sunday May 25, 2025, at Majestic Care, Goshen.

He was born March 11, 1937 in Yoder, Kansas to Daniel D. and Elizabeth N. Yoder.

On October 17, 1959 he married the love of his life, Mary K. (Bowser) Yoder. They were blessed with 65 years of...

Douglas C. Lamb

Douglas C. Lamb

May 24, 2025

Douglas C. Lamb, 71, Mishawaka, formerly of Goshen, died Saturday, May 24, 2025 at the home of his daughter.

He was born July 22, 1953 in Goshen to Charles L. and Florence R. (Stump) Lamb.

On August 17, 1974 he married Marsha L. Hostetler. She died January 12, 2020.

Survivors include three children,...

Kylie Waycaster

Kylie Waycaster

May 24, 2025

Elkhart- Kylie Nicole Waycaster, 20, died at the Raclin House, in Mishawaka, on May 24, 2025. She was born on September 16, 2004, with RETT syndrome, and lived a wonderful and happy life.

Kylie was born to Crystal DeBaillie and Nicholas Pendergrass Sr. She was cared for by the Waycaster family.

Surviving are her parents...

N. Joan Walsh

N. Joan Walsh

May 18, 2025

N. Joan Walsh, 96, of Goshen died Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Greencroft Healthcare.

She was born March 31, 1929 in Nappanee to Roy and Pearl (Hochstetler) Strauss.

On March 16, 1966 she married Lawrence “Tubby” A. Walsh in Goshen. He died March 7, 2008.

Survivors include her 12 nieces and nephews; numerous...

Connie E. Ross

Connie E. Ross

May 18, 2025

Constance “Connie” Ross, 79, of Syracuse passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born October 27, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois to John F. and Wanda (Jedrzejak) Slachta.

On May 10, 1975 she married Kenneth Ross.

He survives along with their children, Rosetta Scellato of Chesterton,...

Elsie L. Hochstetler

Elsie L. Hochstetler

May 14, 2025

Elsie L. Hochstetler, 81, of Mishawaka died Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at her home.

She was born July 31, 1943 in Peru, Miami County, to Emanuel and Mattie (Schlabach) Hochstedler.

Survivors include her husband, Merlin P. Hochstetler; son, Derek (Julie) Hochstetler; daughter-in-law, Nicole Hochstetler; grandchildren, Alexandra Hochstetler, Marisa (Kirk) Eby, Ethan, Isaiah and Jeremiah Hochstetler;...

John W. Gemmer

John W. Gemmer

May 12, 2025

John W. Gemmer, 76, of Goshen died Monday, May 12, 2025 at Hubbard Hill Estates, Elkhart.

He was born June 9, 1948 in South Bend to Edwin C. and June E. (Wade) Gemmer.

Survivors include a daughter, Elizabeth “Betsy” (Jeremy Elswick) McEachern, Goshen; and four grandchildren, John Riley, Drew, Mia, and Lily McEachern.

...

Terry "Walter" Wayne Maloyed

Terry "Walter" Wayne Maloyed

May 11, 2025

Goshen – Terry “Walter” Wayne Maloyed, 67, died Sunday, May 11, 2025 at the home of his sister.

He was born April 19, 1958 in New Castle, son of James David Pierce and Patricia Ellen (Butler) Pierce.

Survivors include three children, James (Chrissy) Maloyed, Angelica (Frank) Ring, and Ashley (Jake Winters) Maloyed; and four grandchildren,...

Douglas "Doug" D. Beck

Douglas "Doug" D. Beck

May 11, 2025

Douglas “Doug” D. Beck, 59, of Goshen, died Sunday, May 11, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born October 9, 1965 in Chicago, Illinois to Harold and Marion (Kuenzel) Beck.

On August 5, 1989 he married Tonnya Helmuth.

He is survived by his wife, Tonnya; his parents, Harold and Marion Beck;...

Thomas E. Taylor

Thomas E. Taylor

May 9, 2025

Thomas E. Taylor, 78, of Goshen passed away, Friday, May 9, 2025 at home surrounded by family.

He was born August 27, 1946 in Deland, Piatt County, Illinois to David and Mildred (Vance) Taylor.

On August 19, 1993 he married Susan Bishop.

She survives along with sons, Matthew (Jennifer) Taylor, Ossian, Mark (Janelys)...

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