Nora H. Laws
Mar 28, 2025
Nora H. Laws, 76, of Goshen died Friday, March 28, 2025 at Majestic Care under Center for Hospice Care.
She was born May 31, 1948 in Leitchfield, Kentucky.
Survivors include children, Lily Barrick, Timothy Barrick, Tabitha (Tony) Leadford, Ian Rodden, all of Goshen, and Nathan (Jennifer) Rodden of Iowa; 30 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren.
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Jerleth Gonsalves
Mar 28, 2025
Jerleth Gonsalves, 93, of Elkhart, died Friday, March 28, at Hubbard Hill following a brief illness. She was born the second child of seven on November 6, 1931 in Dhaka, Bangladesh to Peter D’Costa and Anastasia Rozario.
She is survived by six children, Julius (Madhurima) Gonsalves, Jersey City, New Jersey, Juliet Green, Elkhart, Jacinta Burger and James...
Joyce A. Weaver
Mar 27, 2025
Joyce A. Weaver, 73, of Goshen passed away into the arms of Jesus, Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Esther’s House, Center for Hospice, Elkhart.
She was born July 21, 1951 in Lebanon, Indiana.
She is survived by husband, Stan Weaver; daughter, Stephenie (William Pritt) Chrispyn of Middlebury; son, Nicholas (Carrie Zulawski) Chrispyn of Elkhart; five...
Jane Marie Lehman
Mar 26, 2025
Jane Marie Lehman, age 92, of Goshen, IN and Castorland, New York, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Greencroft Healthcare in Goshen, IN.
Born on November 10, 1932, Jane dedicated many years to her profession as an elementary education teacher specializing in educating kindergarten children. Jane adored her students and her beloved teddy bears. She...
Herschel V. Wells
Mar 26, 2025
Herschel V. Wells, 89, of Goshen passed away after a brief illness Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Goshen Hospital.
He was born November 20, 1935 in Henryville to Eugene V. and Gertrude (Taylor) Wells.
On May 10, 1957 he married N. Charlotte Woods. She preceded him in death October 14, 2024.
Surviving are...
John D. Swartzendruber
Mar 25, 2025
John D Swartzendruber (Big John), 93, of Elkhart, died peacefully on the morning of March 25, 2025 at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen.
He was born September 29, 1931 in Hopedale Illinois to Fred E and Ella (Augsburger) Swartzendruber. They preceded him in death, along with his wife of 67 years, Kathryn (Bontrager); three siblings, Esther (Dr. Melvin Glick),...
Kevin David Jones
Mar 21, 2025
Kevin David Jones, 41, of Elkhart, died unexpectedly Friday, March 21, 2025 at Elkhart General Hospital.
He was born on November 8, 1983 in Elkhart to Robert C. and Brenda (Roberts) Jones.
On March 11, 2007 he Married Brianna Wilson.
Survivors include, his mother, Brenda Jones; his lovely wife, Brianna Jones; eight children,...
Sunshine A. Kerekes
Mar 21, 2025
Sunshine A. Kerekes, 50, of Goshen, died Friday, March 21, 2025 at Goshen Hospital.
She was born March 18, 1975 in Bluefield, West Virginia to James “Buck” Edward and Martha (Kerekes) Barton.
Survivors include her parents, James “Buck” and Martha Barton; a daughter, Salina Randash; son in law, TJ Randash; two grandchildren, Brianna and Remington;...
Jerry Richard Miller
Mar 21, 2025
Jerry Richard Miller, 66, of Goshen, died unexpectedly at home on Friday, March 21, 2025.
He was born July 12, 1958 in Goshen to William I. and Lois J. (Cripe) Miller.
On April 16, 1982 he married Theresa Sweetser.
She survives along with two children, Adrienne (Garrett) Mustafa and Joshua (Allison) Miller; seven...
Gary Edward Martin
Mar 21, 2025
Gary Edward Martin, age 71, of Goshen, Indiana, died suddenly at home of natural causes on March 21, 2025.
Gary was the much-loved husband of Patricia (Mierau) Martin, father of Rochelle Martin (Matt Graham), Joel Martin (Marita), Carrie Martin, and Jared Martin, and grandfather to Morghen, Jan, Gwynn, Taylor, Brice, Madison, Lauryn, and Adam, along with bonus...
Richard Lee Mullins
Mar 20, 2025
Richard Lee Mullins, 68, of Elkhart, died Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Elkhart General Hospital.
He was born August 14, 1956 in Elkhart to Hansel Lee and Ella Jean (Duff) Mullins.
Richard is survived by his longtime loving companion, Jo Anna Price and a sister, Terry (Charlie) McCoy of Cookeville, Tennessee.
A gifted...
Susan L. Meek
Mar 19, 2025
Susan L. Meek, 83, of Goshen died Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Goshen Hospital.
She was born May 22, 1941 in Chicago to Franklin and Dorothy (Rae) Herdrich.
She is survived by special friend, Milt Karesh; children, Lisa Meade of Goshen, Ellen Bruner,of Syracuse, Angela (Kent) Nine of Syracuse, Michael Meek of Indianapolis, and Anthony...
Dean Raymond Alpers
Mar 19, 2025
Dean Raymond Alpers, aged 73, of Oak Forest, IL, passed away on March 19, 2025, in Goshen, IN.
Born on September 29, 1951, Dean dedicated many years to his profession as a semi-truck tire repairman. He was the proud owner of his own tire repair business before transitioning to work at Stony Tire.
Dean is...
Robert N. Schnell
Mar 18, 2025
Robert N. Schnell, 95, Goshen, died 10:48 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
He was born February 9, 1930, in Chicago, IL, to William & Evelyn Schnell.
On October 22, 1949, he married Bobbie Jo (Stewart) Schnell. She died March 1, 2025.
Surviving are Jo, three children, Scott Schnell, Peggy (David) Ganger, Michael...
George A. Kauchak
Mar 17, 2025
George A. Kauchak, 88, of Goshen, passed away peacefully Monday, March 17, 2025, at Waterford Crossing Heath Campus.
He was born February 20, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois to Frank A. and Lillian E. (Werner) Kauchak and Married Sharon M. Antilla on September 10, 1960 in Whiting, Indiana.
George is survived and missed by his loving...
Scott G. Shannon
Mar 17, 2025
Scott G. Shannon, 71, of Millersburg died unexpectedly Monday, March 17, 2025 at his home of natural causes.
He was born September 17, 1953 in Goshen to Robert and Marilyn (Jensen) Shannon.
On June 6, 1976 he married C. Jean Otto in New Paris.
She survives along with his mother, Marilyn of Syracuse;...
Emil Robert Belle
Mar 17, 2025
Emil Robert “Bob” Belle, 90, of Goshen, died at his home on Monday, March 17, 2025.
He was born on December 6, 1934, in Syracuse, New York, to Emil and Isoline Rita (Petrilli) Belle.
Bob married Elizabeth Ritchie and they were married for 56 years, and she died in 2012. He then married Sharon McAvoy...
Patty L. Herschberger
Mar 16, 2025
Patty L. Herschberger, 76, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025 at Waterford Crossing Health Campus, Goshen.
She was born December 10, 1948 in Goshen to Willis and Lucielle (Fowler) McConnell.
On November 20, 1971 she married Larry M. Herschberger in Wakarusa at the Missionary Church.
He survives along with a son, Jason (Tracie)...
Michael D. O'Connell
Mar 15, 2025
Michael D. O'Connell, 74, of New Paris, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born September 23, 1950 in Wabash, Indiana, son of Claris Lee and Marjorie (Patkus) O'Connell .
On December 30, 1978 he married Jana Wood in Warsaw.
Surviving are wife, Jana O'Connell;...
Margaret Richcreek Hunley
Mar 15, 2025
Margaret E. Richcreek Hunley, 75, of Goshen passed away peacefully at home Saturday, March 15, 2025.
She was born December 4, 1949 in New Castle, Wyoming to John and Nancy (Mullen) Bryant.
She is survived by her husband Bill Hunley; children, Bill Richcreek and Tina Silcox, both of Goshen; grandchildren, Michael Richcreek, Brittany Silcox, Lisa...
