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Janet E. Randolph
Mar 6, 2017
Janet E. Randolph, 72, of Goshen, died Monday, March 6, 2017 at Greencroft Healthcare.
She was born October 27, 1944 in Goshen to Arthur James and Hazel Virginia (Anderson) McKibbin.
Surviving are three brothers, Richard (Jeri) McKibbin of Eustis, Florida, Charles R. (Andrea) McKibbin of Phoenix and Edward (Kimberly) McKibbin of Elkhart.
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Jack Lynn Swihart
Mar 3, 2017
Jack Lynn Swihart, 60, died Friday night, March 3, 2017 at the South Bend Hospice House.
He was born June 10, 1956 in Goshen to Norman C. and Barbara (Carpenter) Swihart.
He is survived by his mother, Barbara Jewett of Goshen; a sister, Dawn Jackson of Howe; and step-sister, Pamela Thacker of Fishers.
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Kenneth H. Houtz
Mar 3, 2017
Kenneth H. Houtz, 79, of Goshen, passed away Friday, March 3, 2017 at Greencroft Healthcare.
He was born November 25, 1937 in Lebanon, Pennsylvania to Harry & Thelma (Boyer) Houtz.
On April 13, 1968 he married Judith Unruh in Harper, Kansas.
She survives along with two daughters, Debra (James) Powell of Goshen and...
Violet "Jean" Perry
Mar 3, 2017
Violet “Jean” Perry, 91, of Goshen, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017 at Goshen Hospital.
She was born on March 12, 1925 in Elkhart to Joseph V. and Hazel M. (Holderman) Weaver.
On June 8, 1945, she married Robert “Bob” Dale Perry. He died February 1, 1981.
She is survived by a...
Ilva M. Bontrager
Mar 2, 2017
Ilva Marie Beck Stuckey Bontrager, 93, of Goshen, departed this world and entered her eternal home on March 2nd, 2017, which was her desire for the last number of years.
She was born January 13, 1924 to Solomon and Clara Beck in Archbold, Ohio, the second of seven children.
Survivors include four daughters, Kay (Jamey)...
James Allan Rahm, Ii
Mar 2, 2017
James Allan Rahm II, 32, of Goshen, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017 at his home.
He was born February 20, 1985 in Flint, Michigan to James A. Rahm and Shelly (Birdsall) Vela.
He is survived by three siblings, Peter Vela and Catherine Vela, both of Goshen and Christina Vela of Mishawaka.
He...
Philip Scott Hostetler
Mar 1, 2017
Philip Scott Hostetler, 55, of Goshen, went home to be with the Lord on March 1, 2017, after declining in health for the past six months.
He was born on August 2, 1961, to Alvin and Goldie (Hummel) Hostetler in Goshen.
Philip attended Horizon Learning Center in Elkhart. He was an athlete in the Special...
Esther Ruth Hoover
Mar 1, 2017
Esther’s life on this earth ended as her singing career in heaven began on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. If she were to be remembered for one thing, she would want it to be for loving Jesus Christ. She spent over 20 years traveling the United States telling women about how she loved Jesus and how they could know that...
Hugo Krueger
Mar 1, 2017
Hugo Krueger, 78, of Goshen, died of natural causes Wednesday evening, March 1, 2017 at his home.
He was born September 5, 1938 in Bessarabia, Romania to Otto and Pauline (Bartz) Krueger.
On July 6, 1957 he married Madeline Cosentino in Chicago. She preceded him in death July 8, 2014.
Survivors include three...
Sharon Lee Yoder
Feb 28, 2017
Sharon Lee Yoder, 81, of Goshen, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017. She had been in failing health since being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in November.
Sharon was born Oct. 2, 1935, in Shipshewana to Alvin and Irene (Allison) Weirich. A 1953 graduate of Shipshewana High School, she married Terry L. Yoder at Forks Mennonite Church...
Helen Mcalerney Barth
Feb 27, 2017
Helen McAlerney Barth, of Bristol, IN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, February 27, 2017, at 6:08 am ET. She passed from death to eternal life, at the age of 98, at Goshen Hospital while surrounded by her family’s presence, love, and the songs which were...
Jeffrey Allen Riegsecker
Feb 27, 2017
Jeffrey A. Riegsecker, 48, of Goshen, died unexpectedly of natural causes Monday, February 27, 2017, at his home.
He was born July 14, 1968 in Goshen to Gene and Judy (Harshberger) Riegsecker.
Survivors include his mother, Judy of Goshen and two daughters, Hailie Riegsecker of Goshen and Jaden Riegsecker of Elkhart.
He was...
Vernard Leon Stroman
Feb 26, 2017
Vernard L. Stroman, 84, of Goshen passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017 surrounded by his family at home.
Born on March 29, 1932 to Leon and Delta Stroman, Mr. Stroman lived nearly his entire life in Goshen. During his high school career, he ran for the Goshen...
Cheryl L. Woodlee
Feb 25, 2017
Cheryl L. Woodlee, 59, of Goshen, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Goshen Hospital after becoming ill Thursday afternoon while teaching at Chandler Elementary School.
She was born April 19, 1957 in Canova, South Dakota to Robert Gatts and Gloria Faye (Williams) Feske.
On September 6, 1985 in Howard, South Dakota she married Walter...
Lois A. Stanley
Feb 25, 2017
Lois A. Stanley, 76, of Goshen, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017 at The Maples at Waterford Crossing.
She was born February 23, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan.
On January 24, 1965 she married Danuel Stanley in West Virginia.
He survives along with six children, Sheryl Stanley of Goshen, Tina Guzman of Elkhart, Donald...
Elizabeth Mae Glick
Feb 25, 2017
Elizabeth Mae Glick, 60, of Goshen passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. at Goshen Hospital.
She was born September 20, 1956 in Topeka to John and Verna (Yoder) Hershberger Glick.
Elizabeth lived her lifetime in the area, the last decades at Courtyard Healthcare Center in Goshen where she was a longtime resident...
Nellie Trina Caton Hoogenboom
Feb 24, 2017
Nellie Trina Caton Hoogenboom, 99, of Goshen, passed away Friday, February 24, 2017 at her home after living a very full life.
She was born April 6, 1917 in Goshen to Dirk and Jennie (Berkman) Hoogenboom.
On November 8, 1941 she married Woody L. Caton. He died August 22, 1985. Later on December 31, 1991...
Hazel B. Rarick
Feb 22, 2017
Hazel B. Rarick, 98, of Goshen died Wednesday evening, February 22, 2017 at Greencroft Healthcare.
She was born April 28, 1918, in Milford to Chauncy and Bertha (Ulery) Weybright.
On Feb. 27, 1937, she married Dane W. Rarick in New Paris. He died June 11, 1991.
She is survived by a daughter, Janet...
Guadalupe T. Perez
Feb 21, 2017
Guadalupe T. Perez, 86, of Middlebury and formerly of Goshen, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at her son’s home in Indianapolis. She had been in failing health the past few months.
She was born December 21, 1930 in Brownsville, Texas to Juan and Maria (Mora) Trevino.
On May 24, 1953 she married Luis A....
Rhonda Lee Mast
Feb 21, 2017
Rhonda Lee Mast of Corvallis, Oregon, transitioned peacefully from this life on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Keith E. Mast in 2005. Born in Goshen, Indiana to Everett L. and Frances E. (Rule) Holderman. Rhonda graduated from the University of Colorado School of Nursing in 1962 and was employed as...
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