Rex A. Shriner
Dec 20, 2017
Rex A. Shriner, 64, of New Paris, died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017 at his home.
He was born July 15, 1953 in Goshen to Albert and Thelma (Robinson) Shriner.
On July 22, 1978 he married Christy Sweatland. She died Aug. 2, 2014.
Survivors include two daughters, Megan Fuller of Bristol and Carrie (Joseph)...
Dora Z. Espinoza
Dec 20, 2017
Milford – Dora Z. Espinoza, 87, died Wednesday, Dec. 20 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare.
She was born June 5, 1930 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
On April 2, 1955 she married Jose Espinoza in Brownsville, Texas. He died Feb. 9, 1985.
Survivors include 10 children, Henry (Margarita) Espinosa, Tippecanoe, Reyna (Joe Stevens)...
Robert B. Baltosser
Dec 19, 2017
Elkhart – Robert B. Baltosser, 83, of Goshen, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017 at Valley View Healthcare Center due to an illness.
He was born Aug. 5, 1934 on the Krisher Homestead in Williams County, Ohio to Forrest and Katherine (Krisher) Baltosser.
On Nov. 6, 1953 he married Sandra Clark at Bertrand Bible Church in...
Alyncia Skylar Schmucker
Dec 19, 2017
Alyncia Skylar Schmucker, infant daughter of Jason and Elizabeth (Thomas) Schmucker, was stillborn, early Tuesday morning, December 19, 2017 at Goshen Hospital.
Her family, including her siblings, Devon, Jordan, Sophia and Collin, were anxious to meet the newest member of the family.
“R.I.H.” Rest in Heaven, our beautiful Angel baby! You will be greatly missed...
Wilma Jean Bixler
Dec 17, 2017
Wilma Jean Bixler, 82, of Goshen, died Sunday, December 17, 2017 at her home.
She was born August 31, 1935 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to Wilfred and June (Fyock) Dishong.
She married Donald R. Bixler on October 6, 1962 in New Windsor, Maryland.
He survives along with two children, Loren (Rhonda) Bixler of Goshen...
Susie Warner
Dec 17, 2017
Susie Warner, 86, of Goshen, passed into the arms of her Savior, Sunday evening, December 17, 2017 with her family by her side.
She was born August 1, 1931 in Syracuse to Raymond and Zelma (Hanshew) Lung.
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Dorothy Anna Bontrager
Dec 13, 2017
Dorothy Anna Bontrager, 86, of Goshen, died December 13, 2017 at her residence following an illness with lymphoma.
Dorothy was born June 11, 1931 in Nappanee to Henry and Jemima (Kuhns) Schmucker. On September 8, 1949, at Fair Haven Amish Mennonite Church, Goshen, she married Eli A. Bontrager. He died March 4, 1986.
She is...
Joseph Wendell Whitehead
Dec 12, 2017
Joseph Wendell Whitehead, 20, of Goshen, died Tuesday, December 12, 2017 following an auto accident.
He was born September 22, 1997 in Goshen to Jeffrey and Connie Whitehead.
On December 31, 2015 he married Mauren Santamaria in Costa Rica.
She survives along with a son, Salomon; his parents, Jeff and Connie Whitehead of...
Charlene Christophel
Dec 9, 2017
Charlene Christophel, 93, of Goshen, died Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Greencroft Healthcare.
She was born September 29, 1924 in Middlebury to Noble and Edna (Kauffman) Showalter.
On Nov. 1, 1947 she married Theron Christophel at Clinton Brick Mennonite Church, Goshen. He died Aug. 1, 2001.
Survivors include three daughters, Sandra Buss of...
Wilda M. Goering
Dec 8, 2017
Wilda M. (Metzger) Goering, 90, of Goshen died Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen, Ind. She was born Dec. 9, 1926 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Paul A. and Madeline (Jones) Metzger.
On Sept. 13, 1952 she married Paul L. Goering at Marquand Chapel, Yale Divinity School, New...
Arlene G. Hoover
Dec 6, 2017
Arlene G. Hoover, 90, of Goshen died Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Courtyard Healthcare.
She was born January 28, 1927 in Beaver Crossing, Nebraska to Ezra and Flony (Eicher) Roth.
On Nov. 22, 1945 she married Merlin Stutzman in Beaver Crossing, Nebraska. He died May 10, 1963. On Aug. 11, 1979 she married Edwin Russell...
Phyllis J. Copenhaver
Dec 5, 2017
Phyllis J. Copenhaver, 92, of Elkhart, passed into the arms of her Savior, surrounded by her family at her home on Tuesday, December 5, 2017.
She was born October 4, 1925 in Milford to Ross Randolph and Edith Mae (Stout) Timmons.
On December 12, 1942 she married Leonard Copenhaver. He died April 29, 2009.
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Eugene & Donna Mae Roth
Dec 5, 2017
Eugene Roth, 83, died Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at their home in Mission, Texas. Donna Mae Roth, 82, died Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Goshen Hospital.
Eugene was born January 26, 1934 in Pigeon, Michigan to Norman and Marie Roth.
Donna Mae was born December 3, 1935 in Bad Axe, Michigan to Clifford and Theresa...
Ray Rockenbaugh Jr.
Dec 5, 2017
Ray Rockenbaugh, Jr., 88, of Goshen, died Tuesday, Dec. 5.
Ray was born April 22, 1929, to Ray and Elsie (Ganger) Rockenbaugh.
On Aug. 18, 1948, he married Margaret Henrietta Corbin at West Goshen Church of the Brethren. She died Sept. 1, 2000.
Survivors include a daughter, Sue Cripe, Elkhart; a son, David...
David B. Strycker, Dds
Dec 3, 2017
David B. Strycker, D.D.S., 59, of South Bend, died Sunday, December 3, 2017 at his home.
He was born February 2, 1958 in Midland, Michigan to Stanley and Patsy (Soncarty) Strycker, PhD.
On June 7, 1980 he married Andrea Warkentin in Fort Wayne.
She survives along with five children, Kyle J. (Heather) Strycker,...
Betty R. Welsh
Nov 29, 2017
Betty R. Welsh, 89, of Goshen died Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at home.
She was born September 19, 1928 in South Bend to Benhard and Clara (Menne) Ebersold.
On April 16, 1950 she married Richard L. Welsh in South Bend. He died June 22, 1989.
Survivors include two daughters, Carol (Gerald) Straw and...
Wayne A. Stringfellow
Nov 28, 2017
Wayne A. Stringfellow, 73, of Mishawaka, died on Tuesday, November 28, 2017.
He was born November 19, 1944 in Goshen to William and Pauline (Davis) Stringfellow.
Surviving are his son, Dale (Theresa) Stringfellow of Granger and sister, Areena Gingerich of Goshen.
Wayne was a former teacher at Elkhart Career Center and a U.S....
Sandra Riner
Nov 25, 2017
Sandra Riner, 71, of South Bend, died Saturday, November 25, 2017.
She was born January 5, 1946 in Goshen to Earl Franklin and Freida Delores (Norris) Rupholdt.
Survivors include two sons, Stephen Riner of South Bend and Raymond (Angela) Riner of Fort Wayne; four grandchildren, Korena, Jennifer, Sophia and Adam Riner; a great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Longsworth...
Thomas L. Stewart, Jr.
Nov 25, 2017
Thomas L. Stewart, Jr., 60, of Goshen, died unexpectedly at his home Saturday, November 25, 2017.
He was born May 21, 1957 in Kokomo to Thomas and Cora (Bennet) Stewart.
On July 23, 1977 he married Lory Lynn Garcia in Kokomo.
She survives along with a son, Jason Stewart of Elkhart; a daughter,...
John C. King
Nov 24, 2017
John C. King, 85, of Goshen, died Friday, November 24, 2017 at Greencroft Healthcare.
He was born August 22, 1932 in West Liberty, Ohio to Emmett D. and Kathryn (Plank) King.
On August 15, 1952 he married Edith Birky in Fisher, Illinois. She died April 28, 2017.
Survivors include three daughters, Julie (Paul)...
