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Ruby F. Hostetler

Ruby F. Hostetler

Apr 24, 2017

Ruby F. Hostetler, 101, of Goshen, passed away Monday, April 24, 2017 at Greencroft Healthcare.

She was born July 16, 1915 near Middlebury to Orla and Anna (Coffman) Kalb.

Her father died when she was six months old and her mother died when she was six years old.  Ruby was raised by her maternal grandparents,...

Robert W. Allberry

Robert W. Allberry

Apr 24, 2017

Robert W. Allberry, 74 of Naples, Florida and also of Elkhart, entered into his eternal life on Monday, April 24, 2017 at N.C.H. Hospital in Naples, Florida.

He was born April 29, 1942 in Beverly, Ohio to James and Elsie (Tanner) Allberry.

On November 4, 1977 he married A. Joan Baer in Goshen.

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Emily L. York

Emily L. York

Apr 22, 2017

Emily L. York, 75, of Goshen, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

She was born December 14, 1941 in Albany, Kentucky to Theo and Maude (Andrews) York.

Survivors include five daughters, Jeannie (Steve) Dibble of Phoenix, Arizona, Tamara Hendrix and Melissa (Mike) Lantz, both of Goshen, Amie (fiancé Eric Eckelbarger)...

Ann Joy Archias

Ann Joy Archias

Apr 21, 2017

Ann Joy Archias, 90, of Goshen and formerly of Geneva, Illinois, passed away Friday, April 21, 2017, at Goshen Hospital.

She was born January 21, 1927 in Chicago to George and Ann (Wineman) Shoonmaker.

On January 10, 1948 she married Richard Archias in Chicago.

He survives along with a son, Andrew (Leonor) Archias...

William Arthur Schermerhorn

William Arthur Schermerhorn

Apr 20, 2017

William A. Schermerhorn, 74, of Goshen, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017, at Riverside Village, Elkhart.

He was born in South Bend, March 24, 1943 to Max M. and Eleanor (Grindle) Schermerhorn.

He is survived by two children, Renee (Todd) Beckrich of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Paul (Alice) Schermerhorn of Williston, Vermont; two grandsons, Max and...

Mary L. Bainter

Mary L. Bainter

Apr 18, 2017

Mary L. Bainter, 86, of Goshen died Tuesday morning, April 18, 2017 at The Maples at Waterford Crossing.

She was born February 1, 1931 in Goshen to Oscar and Vera (Sheets) Kalb.

On July 16, 1949 she married Chester R. Bainter in Goshen.  He preceded her in death.

She is survived by a...

Mark S. Myers

Mark S. Myers

Apr 17, 2017

Mark S. Myers, 95, of Goshen, passed away Monday, April 17, 2017, at Courtyard Healthcare.

He was born February 28, 1922 in LaGrange, Indiana, and lived there on a farm with his family until he graduated from Topeka High School in 1940. He moved to Detroit, Michigan, where he worked at his brothers'...

Debra Rae Darnell

Debra Rae Darnell

Apr 12, 2017

Debra Rae Darnell, 66, of Goshen, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Courtyard Healthcare.

She was born March 12, 1951 in Goshen to Leonard and Viola (Nettleton) Juday.

Survivors include two sisters, Roxie Overholt of Elkhart and Dixie Robinson of Goshen and a sister-in-law, Linda Hale of Virginia.

She was preceded in...

Susan P. Ellington

Susan P. Ellington

Apr 10, 2017

Susan P. Ellington, 67, of Goshen died Monday evening, April 10, 2017 at The Maples at Waterford Crossing. She courageously lived with thyroid cancer for more than 25 years and stepped into eternity with her loving family by her side.

She was born December 13, 1949 in Asheboro, North Carolina to Sybrant H. and Vivian V. (Wrenn)...

Stanley Uryga

Stanley Uryga

Apr 10, 2017

Stanley Uryga, 90, of Millersburg, passed away Monday, April 10, 2017, at Goshen Hospital.

He was born June 6, 1926 in Wojekowa, Poland to Boleslaw and Maria (Mleczko) Uryga.

On November 11, 1950 he married Dorothy Lockyer in Lichfield, England.  She died October 20, 2015.

Survivors include three children, James (Sally) Uryga of...

Everett E. Fought

Everett E. Fought

Apr 10, 2017

Everett E. Fought, 79, of Goshen died Monday, April 10, 2017 at Goshen Hospital.

He was born October 30, 1937 in Noble County to Owen and Irene (Nelson) Fought.

Surviving is a son, Kermit (Kelly) Fought of Goshen; three brothers, Ernest (Wilma) Fought of Warsaw and Byron (Marilyn) Fought and Harold (Sallie) Fought, both of...

Mary E. White

Mary E. White

Apr 9, 2017

Mary White, 75, of Elkhart, unexpectedly passed into the arms of Jesus Sunday, April 9, 2017, at home.

She was born November 2, 1941 in Hamilton to Frank and Lois (Batchelder) Roblis.

She is survived by two daughters, Denise (Dennis) Johnson of Elkhart and Stephanie (Bobby) Schwartz of Leonidas, Michigan; four sons, Charles (Kim) White...

Lawrence E. Beer

Lawrence E. Beer

Apr 9, 2017

Lawrence E. Beer, 90, of Goshen, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017, at Greencroft Healthcare.

He was born May 18, 1926 in Milford to Otto and Barbara (Graff) Beer, Sr.

On February 14, 1945 he married Fern L. Rich in Wakarusa.  She died May 5, 2012.

Survivors include four daughters, Deanna (Wayne “Hap”)...

Duane Robert Geiser

Duane Robert Geiser

Apr 7, 2017

Duane R. Geiser, 72, of New Paris, passed away Friday, April 7, 2017, at Elkhart General Hospital after suffering an aneurism of the heart two weeks ago.

He was born May 17, 1944 in Wabash to Robert and Elsie (Fingerle) Geiser.

On May 19, 1963 he married Linda Brovont in Delphi.

She survives...

Betty J. Zentz

Betty J. Zentz

Apr 4, 2017

Betty J. Zentz, 95, of Goshen, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at Greencroft Healthcare where she had been the last week.

She was born March 6, 1922 in Goshen to G.A. and Gertrude (North) Haberstich.

On June 2, 1946 she married Donald W. Zentz in Goshen.  He died August 27, 1997.

Survivors...

Anna Smith

Anna Smith

Apr 3, 2017

Anna Smith, 85, of Goshen, passed away Monday, April 3, 2017, at her home.

She was born January 27, 1932 in Millersburg, Ohio to Daniel and Lydia (Miller) Schrock.

On December 24, 1954 she married Richard L. Smith in Goshen.  He died May 24, 1993.

She is survived by a son, Robert L....

Eloise June Fields

Eloise June Fields

Apr 1, 2017

Eloise June Fields, 95, of Goshen, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2017 at her home.

She was born March 7, 1922 in Goshen to William and Clara (Cripe) Fleck.

On December 14, 1941 she married Paul F. Fields at First Brethren Church, Goshen.  He died October 5, 2005.

She is survived by a...

Arthur E. Stauffer

Arthur E. Stauffer

Mar 30, 2017

Arthur E. Stauffer, 73, of White Pigeon, Michigan, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Goshen Hospital.

He was born April 23, 1943 in Goshen to Harold and Laura (Wilson) Stauffer.

On December 31, 1964 he married Julia A. Wogomon at First Brethren Church, Goshen.

She survives along with a daughter, Deborah Stauffer...

Myrl A. Nafziger

Myrl A. Nafziger

Mar 30, 2017

Myrl Andrew Nafziger, 90, of Goshen, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 30, 2017.

He was born October 22, 1926 in Chenoa, Illinois to John Monroe and Anna Elizabeth (Litwiller) Nafziger. Myrl grew up in Hopedale, Illinois and graduated from Goshen College in 1950 and Northwestern University Medical School in...

Evelyn L. Bushong

Evelyn L. Bushong

Mar 29, 2017

Evelyn L. Bushong, 89, of Goshen, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Greencroft Healthcare.

She was born February 9, 1928 in Goshen to Russell and Anna (Bohn) Hartzler.

On Decembetr 12, 1954 she married Nelson L. Bushong in Goshen.

He survives along with two sons, Garen (Susan) Bushong of North Manchester and...

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