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Mark A. Hochstetler
Aug 9, 2017
Mark A. Hochstetler, 52, of Elkhart, died Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at the home of his parents after a short illness.
He was born May 29, 1965 in Goshen to Omer and Nancy (Ingle) Hochstetler.
They survive along with a sister, Patty (Mike) Mast of Middlebury and a brother, Kevin (Kassandra) Hochstetler of Constantine, Michigan....
Dean Ray Miller
Aug 8, 2017
Dean R. Miller, 60, of Goshen, died Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at Greencroft Healthcare surrounded by family and friends.
He was born May 12, 1957 in Goshen to Roscoe R. and Rachel (Ott) Miller.
Survivors include stepmother, Helen (Fry) Miller of New Paris; children, Nicole (Mathew Rathke) Miller and Anthony Miller, both of Elkhart; and...
Terry M Bender
Aug 7, 2017
Terry M. Bender, 77, of New Paris, died August 7, 2017 at Goshen Hospital.
He was born Dec. 11, 1939 in Goshen to Carl and Mary Carol (Miller) Bender.
On May 11, 1958 he married Delores Heckaman in Nappanee.
She survives along with daughter, Tamra (Rick) Rink, New Paris; son, Joel (Melanie) Bender,...
Shirley H. Troyer
Aug 4, 2017
Shirley Holaway Troyer, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, was born near Nappanee on February 23, 1917, to Clarence (CJ) and Ella (Mullet) Holaway. She was the eldest of eight children. She graduated from Nappanee High School, Goshen College and the University of Colorado.
She began her teaching career in a one room school...
Edward E. Eyer
Aug 2, 2017
Edward E. Eyer, 87, of Goshen, died August 2, 2017 at Courtyard Health Care.
He was born Feb. 20, 1930 and married Phyllis Hower in 1955.
He was a member of the Goshen Iron Horseman, served in the army during the Korean War and is a lifetime member of the VFW.
He was...
Steven W. Bailey, Jr.
Aug 1, 2017
Steven W. Bailey, Jr., 46, of Goshen, died Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis after a short illness. He was born August 28, 1970 in Goshen to Steven W. Bailey Sr., and Kathy (Hover) Evans. They survive along with his step-father, Clifton O. Evans, Sr. of Goshen,; children, Kayla Bailey of North Carolina, and Cheyenne Bailey, Brianna...
Mary E. Krieger
Aug 1, 2017
Mary Ellen Krieger, 95, of South Bend, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 1, at Sanctuary at St. Paul’s, South Bend.
Mary was born in Peoria, Illinois, on October 16, 1921.
Left to cherish her memories are daughters, Lynne (Chuck) Medlock and Kim (Steve) Criddle; son, Bill (Mel) Krieger and Kevin...
Ida Mae Helmuth
Jul 30, 2017
Ida Mae Helmuth, 98, of Goshen, died Sunday, July 30, 2017, at Greencroft Healthcare.
She was born August 19, 1918 in Middlebury to Jacob and Fannie (Schrock) Bontrager.
She is survived by five children, Edna (Tom) VanDiepenbos of New Paris, Darlene Mishler of Shipshewana, Shirley Lewis of LaGrange, Trennis “Tony” (Irene) Helmuth of Sun City...
Tiffany Garber
Jul 29, 2017
Tiffany Garber, 20, of Clearfield, Utah, formerly of Goshen, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, July 29, 2017.
She was born May 19, 1997 in Goshen.She is survived by her father, Trennis (Lisa Hafer) Garber, Leesburg; boyfriend, Nathan Merritt, Clearfield, Utah; a brother, Travis (Marissa Bowerman) Garber, Ft. Wayne; a sister, Ivonne (David Schatz) Garber, Flagstaff, Arizona; grandparents,...
Rebecca "Meme" J. Carroll
Jul 28, 2017
Rebecca “Meme” J. Carroll, 71, Goshen, died Friday, July 28, 2017, at Goshen Hospital.
She was born October 23, 1945 in Elkhart to Fredrick “Fritz” and Clara (Weaver) VonBlon.
Survivors include six children, Larry (Sun) Staton of Cromwell, Lisa Hopkins of Goshen, Penny (Lowell) Klett of Middlebury, Teresa (Kelvin) Williams of Goshen, Rebecca (Guy) Staples...
William Paul Bennett
Jul 27, 2017
William P. Bennett, 72, of Millersburg, a wonderful husband and great friend, died Thursday, July 27, 2017 at Goshen Hospital.
He was born September 1, 1944 in Hempstead, New York to Thomas P. and Blanche (Confer) Bennett.
He is survived by his wife, Diana; a sister, Janet (Ron) Yadon of Hartford City; and his dog,...
Marcella J. Morris
Jul 27, 2017
Marcella J. Morris, 74, of Goshen, died Thursday, July 27, 2017, at her home.
She was born January 21, 1943 in Notomine, West Virginia to Burnace and Lena (Carroll) Stout.
On July 30, 1982 she married Leonard H. Morris, in Thurman, Ohio.
He survives along with two children, Robert E. (Theresa) Corvin of...
Jacqueline D. Deboni
Jul 26, 2017
Jacqueline D. DeBoni, 55, of Goshen, a loving mother and wife, died peacefully, Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at home surrounded by family.
She was born March 30, 1962 in Chelsea, Massachusetts.
On June 15, 1985 she married Michael DeBoni in San Marino, Italy.
He survives along with her parents, Olimpio and Patricia (St....
Flora "Margie" Hawn
Jul 25, 2017
Flora “Margie” Hawn, 69, of Goshen, died Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at her home.
She was born November 16, 1947, in Detroit, Michigan to Solomon Duco and Dorothy (Alsip) Slagle.
On October 29, 2002 she married James Hawn in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
He survives along with two sons, Michael (Elaine Joy) Young, and Raymond...
Marilyn S. Cobb
Jul 21, 2017
Marilyn S. Cobb, 83, of New Paris, died Friday, July 21, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa.
She was born January 23, 1934 in Brazil, Indiana to Thomas and Ermal (Boyd) Matthews.
On July 7, 1963 she married James W. Cobb in New Paris.
He survives along with a sister, Joy Sanger...
Frances Lucille Haines
Jul 19, 2017
Frances L. Haines, 94, of Goshen, died Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at Greencroft Goshen Health Care.
She was born March 21, 1923 in Goshen to Rudolph and Iva (Haney) Tulley.
On February 23, 1947 she married Paul E. “Bud” Haines in New Paris. He died May 26, 2014.
Survivors include four children, Michael...
Pamela Sue Hodges
Jul 19, 2017
Pamela Sue Hodges, 70, of Converse, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Goshen Hospital.
She was born October 4, 1946 in Marion to Donald and Alberta (Poulson) Jones.
On December 23, 1993 she married Thomas Hodges in Marion.
He survives along with four children, Dana (Sheila) Rutter of Goshen, Rachel (Matt) Durbin...
Vernon G. Goering
Jul 18, 2017
Vernon G. Goering, 73, of Goshen, died Tuesday, July 18, 2017, at Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, from complications of pancreatitis.
He was born August 8, 1943 in Pretty Prairie, Kansas, to Walter and Doris L. (Schrag) Goering.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Anna (Ens) Goering of Goshen; three sons, Russell (Laurie) Goering...
Erma Lucile Kulp
Jul 18, 2017
Erma L. Kulp, 99, of Goshen, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at Greencroft Healthcare where she had been the last three years.
She was born February 1, 1918 in Southwest to Milo and Ella (Kauffman) Weaver.
She married Doyle Berry in April 1939 and later divorced. On October 9, 1959 she married Noah H....
Mabel Sarah Jones
Jul 14, 2017
Mabel S. Jones, 92, of Bristol, passed away Friday, July 14, 2017.
She was born February 13, 1925 in Orville, Ohio to Elam and Lydia (Wenger) Eberly.
On March 4, 1951 she married Glen L. Jones in Orville. He died April 3, 2014.
Survivors include two children, Phyllis (Jim) Kirkdorffer of Milford and...
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