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Stephanie Jean Muday
Jan 18, 2017
Stephanie Jean Muday, 54, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at home, Wednesday, January 18, 2017.
She was born May 19, 1962 in Goshen to Larry D. Todd and Linda (Humpfleet) Todd-Gustafson.
Stephanie is survived by her husband, Matthew Muday; two children, Brandon Hooven of Fort Wayne and Hannah Muday of Elkhart; her...
Lois M. Phares
Jan 16, 2017
Lois M. Phares, 95, of Goshen, died Monday afternoon, January 16, 2017 at Greencroft Healthcare where she had resided the past two months.
She was born July 14, 1921 in Noble County to William and Helen (Akers) Sible.
On September 5, 1948 she married Leland Phares in Ligonier. He died May 5, 1988.
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Lila Jane Kinney-Dills
Jan 13, 2017
Lila Jane Kinney-Dills, 67, of Goshen, passed away Friday, January 13, 2017 surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born November 9, 1949 in Louisville, Kentucky to James and Frances (Alexander) Meredith.
On April 19, 1968 she married Willard Junior Kinney in Goshen. He died January 14, 1996. She then married John Dills on July...
Harold F. Snyder, Jr.
Jan 12, 2017
Harold F. Snyder, Junior, 68, of Three Rivers Michigan and formerly of Goshen, passed away January 12, 2017 at his home. He had struggled with heart failure the past eight years.
He was born on January 30, 1948 in Goshen, the son of the late Harold F. and Lucille (Culp) Snyder.
On July 1, 2000,...
Phillip A. Miller
Jan 9, 2017
Phillip A. Miller, 80, of Goshen, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017 at home of natural causes.
He was born December 25, 1936 in Elkhart to George A. and Helen V. (Green) Miller.
On October 5, 1958 he married Janet Cripe in Goshen.
She survives along with a daughter, Pam M. Miller and...
Betty H. Smith
Jan 8, 2017
Betty H. Smith, 88, of New Paris, passed away early Sunday morning, January 8, 2017 at her home.
She was born October 25, 1928 in Wyatt to Floyd and Crystal (Ross) Holland.
On November 26, 1947 she married Ralph Smith. He died February 17, 1994.
Survivors include two sons, Scott (Brenda) Smith, Milford,...
Kenneth Lehman Weeber
Jan 8, 2017
Kenneth Lehman Weeber, of Goshen, 100 years, 5 months and 9 days passed into eternal rest Sunday, January 8, 2017.
Kenneth was born in Johnson County, Iowa to George and Chloe (Lehman) Weeber. The family moved to Indiana to the farms located at the corner of County Road 115 and 18 when Ken was 2 years old....
Gregoria Macias Carmona
Jan 7, 2017
Gregoria Macias Carmona, 76, of Elkhart, died early Saturday morning, January 7, 2017 at the home of her son.
She was born March 13, 1940 in Cienega de Mata, Jalisco, Mexico to Raymundo Macias and Socorro Carmona.
Survivors include Gonzalo (Brandy) Bocanegra, Carlos (Heather) Bocanegra, José G. (Lilia) Bocanegra, Herlinda Bocanegra, Yolanda Bocanegra, Ramiro Bocanegra...
Donald J. Bates
Jan 3, 2017
Donald J. Bates, 93, of Goshen, died Tuesday morning, January 3, 2017 at Courtyard Healthcare.
He was born August 22, 1923 in Goshen to Ralph and Beulah (Anglemeyer) Bates.
On April 9, 1944 he married Emma Mae Myers at West Goshen Church of the Brethren. She died March 16, 2006.
Survivors include five...
Gregory G. Riley
Jan 3, 2017
Gregory G. Riley, 61, of Goshen, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Goshen Hospital where he had been since December 20.
He was born May 25, 1955 in Goshen to George E. Riley and Ethlyn (Hoke) Riley Sternberg.
Survivors include his mother, Ethlyn (John) Sternberg of Elkhart; six children, Angela (Kyle) Lamb of Nappanee,...
Marvin Graber
Jan 2, 2017
Marvin Graber, 64, formerly of Goshen, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017, at Daviess Community Hospital, Washington.
He was born October 25, 1952, in Washington, to Zetta (Stoll) Lengacher and George Graber.
Survivors include his mother, Zetta (Joe) Lengacher of Loogootee; siblings, Delmer...
Sebastian Ponce
Jan 2, 2017
Sebastian Ponce was stillborn January 2, 2017 at Goshen Hospital.
He is survived by his parents, Alejandro and Imelda (Ruvalcaba) Ponce and siblings, Martha, Alejandro, Jr., Victor and Favian Ponce, all of Elkhart and grandparents, Margarita Ponce and Isaias and Florentina Ruvalcaba all of Mexico.
A 3:00 p.m., Friday, January 6, 20174, graveside service will...
Charles W. Weeden
Jan 1, 2017
Charles W. Weeden, 76, of Goshen, passed away at home of natural causes Sunday, January 1, 2017.
He was born December 22, 1940 in Woodruff County, Arkansas to Jack and Drucilla (Lacefield) Weeden.
On September 25, 1959 he married Kathleen Wise in Goshen.
She survives along with two daughters, Cindy A. (Dave) Edlund...
Michael "Mick" B. Morgan
Jan 1, 2017
Michael B. “Mick” Morgan, 74, of Goshen, passed away Sunday January 1, 2017, of natural causes at his home.
He was born in Goshen October 2, 1942 to Huber “Buss” and Dona (Runge) Morgan.
Survivors include two children, John (Cassie) Morgan of Granger and Monica Morgan of Zionsville; Rose Ann Morgan, former wife, of Goshen;...
Erika Michelle Thomas
Jan 1, 2017
Erika Michelle Thomas, 40, of Elkhart, died Sunday, January 1, 2017 of natural causes at her home.
She was born November 27, 1976 in Goshen.
Survivors include her mother, Dyanna (Honey) Wissman; four children, Jocelynn Wissman and Darnell, Jaylah and Jalliyah Thomas, all of Elkhart; and two sisters, Cindy (Randy) Howard of White Pigeon, Michigan...
Robert P. Lantz
Dec 30, 2016
Robert Paul Lantz, 84, of Goshen, passed away December 30, 2016,at IU Health University Hospital, Indianapolis after being diagnosed five weeks ago with Myasthenia Gravis.
He was born January 31, 1932 in Sturgis, Michigan to Paul and Roberta (Bontrager) Lantz.
On November 22, 1985 he married Gloria (Light) Vincent in Goshen.
She survives...
Judith M. Schlobohm
Dec 27, 2016
Judith “Judy” Schlobohm, 81, of Goshen, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at home.
She was born April 26, 1935 in Peoria, Illinois to Fred and Myrtle-fern (Wyatt) Blasek.
On December 4, 1954 she married M. Dean Reardon. He was killed in an auto accident April 1, 1973.
She then married Robert “Bob”...
Twyla Mae Haarer
Dec 26, 2016
Twyla Mae Haarer, 75, of Goshen, died Monday, December 26, 2016 at The Maples at Waterford Crossing after a 10 year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
She was born February 24, 1941 in LaGrange County to Marvin and Susan (Bontrager) Kauffman.
On June 9, 1962 she married Daniel L. Haarer at 8th St. Mennonite Church in...
Ivan J. Kauffmann
Dec 24, 2016
Ivan J. Kauffmann, 94, of Goshen, died early Saturday morning, December 24, 2016 at Greencroft Healthcare where he had been admitted the day before.
He was born November 5, 1922 in Minier, Illinois to John and Alma (Litwiller) Kauffmann.
On May 23, 1946 he married Lola M. Good in Hopedale, Illinois.
She survives...
James David Pierce
Dec 21, 2016
James D. Pierce, 79, of Goshen, passed away December 21, 2016, at Goshen Hospital.
He was born August 16, 1937 in Wendy, Kentucky to Edwin and Anna (Stevens) Pierce.
On May 13, 1962 he married Patricia E. Butler. She died September 26, 2003.
Survivors include two daughters, Crystal (Bruce) Purvis of Goshen and...
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