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Rosalie M. Chandonia

Rosalie M. Chandonia

Jan 7, 2019

Rosalie M. Chandonia, 96, of Goshen, died Monday, January 7, 2019, at home.

She was born February 2, 1922 in Goshen to Seward O. Nickler and Mary (Hutchison) Nickler Stewart.

On April 23, 1939 she married John J. Knisley.  They divorced in 1971.  In 1975 she married Jon C. Chandonia.  He died August 21, 1990....

Herbert T. Hershberger

Herbert T. Hershberger

Jan 5, 2019

Herbert T. Hershberger, 90, of White Pigeon, Michigan died Saturday, January 5, 2019 at home.

He was born December 17, 1928 in Elkhart to Delbert and Martha Elizabeth (Priem) Hershberger.

On March 19, 1949 he married Grace M. Coleman in Goshen.

She survives along with three children, Gilbert (Mary) Hershberger of Elkhart, Robert...

Helen Joan Thompson

Helen Joan Thompson

Jan 5, 2019

Helen Joan Thompson, 89, of Goshen passed away at 4 p.m., Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Waterford Crossing Health Center.

Joan was born June 29, 1929, near Marshall, Illinois to Lillie Mae (Marvin) Burns and lived with her grandparents, Ernest William and Lillie Belle Marvin in Marshall, Illinois.

She will forever be remembered by William...

Edward Garcia

Edward Garcia

Jan 3, 2019

Edward Garcia, 75, of Goshen, died Thursday, January 3, 2019, at home.

He was born March 26, 1943 in Malakoff, Texas to Jesse and Manuela (Felán) Garcia.

On August 14, 1971 he married Peggy Troyer at East Goshen Mennonite Church.

She survives along with two daughters, Gretchen (Luke) Morningstar and Alison Romero, both...

Gerhard J. Reimer

Gerhard J. Reimer

Jan 1, 2019

Gerhard Johan Reimer, 90, of Goshen died January 1, 2019 in the care of Goshen Health Hospice.

He was born on June 16, 1928 on a farm near Blumenort, Manitoba, Canada to David P.  and Justina (Brandt) Reimer. He grew up speaking Plautdietsch (“Low German”), learned English in primary school and farmed with his parents. He earned...

David Lee Wilson

David Lee Wilson

Dec 31, 2018

David Lee Wilson, 86, of Goshen, died Monday, December 31, 2018, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing.

He was born May 11, 1932 in Sturgis, Michigan to Claude J. and Florence M. (Schweder) Wilson.

On June 16, 1956 he married Bonnie C. Ransom in South Haven, Michigan.  She died February 21, 2018.

Survivors...

Karen Therese Combs

Karen Therese Combs

Dec 30, 2018

Karen T. Combs, 66, of Goshen, died Sunday, December 30, 2018 at home.

She was born November 12, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois.

Survivors include a daughter, Sabrina (Brian) Strong of Goshen, her mother, Lois V. (Haglund) Leonhardt of Crown Point; three grandchildren, Steve and Vivian Worlds and Kayla Strong; three sisters, Deborah (Paul) Rosenwinkel of...

Americo Camacho Colon

Americo Camacho Colon

Dec 25, 2018

Americo “Mickey” Camacho Colon, 66, of Goshen died Tuesday, December 25, 2018, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born October 3, 1952 in Aibonito, Puerto Rico to Modesto Camacho and Maria Dolores Colon.

Together since 1983, he married Ana Alvarado May 6, 1994 in Goshen.

She survives along with five children, Gabriel...

Steven A. Moore

Steven A. Moore

Dec 24, 2018

Steven A. Moore, 66, of Goshen, died Monday, December 24, 2018, at Greencroft Healthcare.

He was born May 11, 1952 in Elkhart to Floyd and Anna Marie Moore.

He is survived by a sister, Susan Freeze of Elkhart, and numerous friends.

A member of New Paris Missionary Church, Steve worked in the mailing...

Donna Joan Berkman

Donna Joan Berkman

Dec 23, 2018

Donna Berkman, 88, of Goshen, died December 23, 2018, at Green House Village of Goshen.

Survivors include a daughter, Cindy (Fred) Abney; two grandchildren, Floyd and James and three great-grandchildren, Conner, Jayla and Anakin.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by five siblings, Mary Curtis, Helen Morehouse, Phyllis Schweisberger and Richard.

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Katherine E. Yutzy

Katherine E. Yutzy

Dec 23, 2018

Katherine “Kay” Yutzy, 91, of Goshen died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018 at Greencroft Healthcare.

She was born August 4, 1927 to Emery and Florence (Kramer) Yutzy in Plain City, Ohio.  She grew up on a dairy farm with seven brothers and three sisters attending the Canaan Amish Mennonite Church and was baptized there at age 15.

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Nancy J. Miller

Nancy J. Miller

Dec 22, 2018

Nancy J. Miller, 71, of New Paris died Saturday, December 22, 2018 after a recent heart diagnosis.

She was born June 25, 1947 in Goshen to William Lamar and Marilyn (Gardner) Reith.

On June 10, 1972 she married Waldo Gaby. He died in 1980. She married Jonathan Lee Miller on Feb. 5, 1983.  Together they...

Roderick A. Growcock

Roderick A. Growcock

Dec 21, 2018

Roderick A. Growcock, 58, of Middlebury died Friday, December 21, 2018 in Goshen.

He was born July 22, 1960 in Goshen to Deo and Judith (Smith) Growcock.

He is survived by two sons, Steve (Sara Smith) Pavel of Avon and Lucas (Cheyenne Osborne) Pavel of Elkhart; and former wife and mother of his children, Michele...

Donna L. Rose

Donna L. Rose

Dec 21, 2018

Donna L. Rose, 98, of Elkhart died Friday, December 21, 2018 at Valley View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born October 13, 1920 in Wabash to Samuel and Leah (Wood) Hipskind.

On November 30, 1939 she married Norman E. Rose in Wabash.  He died October 19, 2005.

Survivors include a son, Thomas...

Lydia Deleon

Lydia Deleon

Dec 21, 2018

Lydia DeLeon, 81, of Goshen, died Friday, December 21, 2018, at Courtyard Healthcare.

She was born November 30, 1937 in McAllen, Texas.

Survivors include four children, Sylvia (Sergio) Rodarte of Goshen, Diane (Jon) Bailey of Cromwell, Mike (Donna) Gonzales of Goshen and Joe Gonzales of Elkhart; 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Along with...

Barbara Ann Harbaugh

Barbara Ann Harbaugh

Dec 21, 2018

Her journey began on Dec. 26, 1938 in Niles, Michigan. Barb’s final journey took her to heaven on Dec. 21, 2018.

She was the daughter of Raymond and Helen (Wolford) Vore.

Barb graduated from Niles High School in 1956, where she met the love of her life, Phillip A. Harbaugh. They married on Dec. 28,...

Lois E. Troyer

Lois E. Troyer

Dec 18, 2018

Lois E. Troyer, 60, of Goshen died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018at Goshen Hospital.

She was born July 22, 1958 in Mio, Michigan to Lloyd and Katie (Miller) Troyer.

She was preceded in death by her father.

Her mother survives, along with three siblings, Lyle (Syrena) Troyer of Fairview, Michigan, Lorna Troyer of Goshen...

Jul C. Mall

Jul C. Mall

Dec 17, 2018

Jul C. Mall, 93, of New Paris died Monday, Dec. 17, 2018 at Waterford Crossing Healthcare, Goshen.

She was born Jan. 24, 1925 in rural Longford, Kansas to John and Lillian (Carlson) Dulohery.

Survivors include two children, Durwin (Shirley) Mall of Clay Center, Kansas and Nola (Douglas) Pyle of New Paris; four grandchildren and two...

Jene F. Ford

Jene F. Ford

Dec 16, 2018

Jene F. Ford, 83, of Goshen died Sunday, December 16, 2018 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa.

He was born October 7, 1935 in Berry Township, Mazomanie, Wisconsin, to John and Leona (Ranyard) Ford.

On December 15, 1973 he married Yvonne Jensen in Goshen.  She died July 11, 2015.

Survivors include five children, Randall...

Gregory Noah Fiandt

Gregory Noah Fiandt

Dec 15, 2018

Gregory Noah Fiandt, 62, of Goshen, passed away, Saturday, December 15, 2018, at his home.

He was born February 13, 1956 in Maryville, Missouri, to Max and Joy (Bailey) Fiandt.

He married Gail Hermeling and they have remained close friends.  They had a son, Maxwell Dean, born February 27, 1990.  He died March 3, 2010....

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