Brian Lee Schmucker
Jan 26, 2025
We are sad to announce the passing of Brian Lee Schmucker, 54, on January 26th after a long and courageous battle with chronic illness. He passed peacefully in the early morning at the Center for Hospice House in Elkhart, IN after weeks of being lovingly surrounded by close family and friends. He is survived by his parents, Cheryll (Cripe)...
Elbert F. Kemper
Jan 22, 2025
The service will be live-streamed. This link will go live 5 to 10 minutes prior to the
funeral service Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 1 p.m. (EST) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3Bk_heBuiMErAWRfv-1nQ/live
Elbert F. Kemper, 88, of Goshen died Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at the Restoracy of Goshen after a long...
Alta Mellinger
Jan 22, 2025
Alta Mellinger, 93, of Goshen passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Greencroft Healthcare.
She was born May 2, 1931 in Morton, Illinois to John and Alma (Yoder) Roth. They preceded her in death.
On September 29, 1951 in Morton, Illinois, she married the love of her life Erwin Mellinger, whom she met at Goshen...
Leon W. Mcelmurry
Jan 21, 2025
Leon W. McElmurry, 87, of Goshen, fondly known as “Mac” went to the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Esther’s Hospice House in Elkhart.
Leon was born to Ortho and Elise (McGregor) McElmurry on October 6, 1937 in Monet, Missouri. He was the third of seven children.
Leon married Rosalee (Landis) on...
Gregory Allen Keim
Jan 21, 2025
The service will be livestreamed. This link will go live 5 to 10 minutes prior to the
funeral service Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 11 a.m. (EST)
Live Stream link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3Bk_heBuiMErAWRfv-1nQ/live
Gregory A Keim, 68, of Goshen, died Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at...
Melvin E. Eash
Jan 20, 2025
Melvin E. Eash, 90, of Goshen passed away Monday, January 20, 2025 surrounded by family at his home.
He was born September 3, 1934 in Goshen to Enos and Mary (Hershberger) Eash.
On November 9, 1955 he married Clara Christner in Goshen.
She survives along with three children, Ron Eash of North Webster,...
Dale R. Dubbs
Jan 20, 2025
Dale R. Dubbs, 56, passed away surrounded by family Monday, January 20, 2025 at Esther’s House, Center for Hospice Care, Elkhart.
He was born October 4, 1968 in Goshen to Larry L. and Trudy L. (Teel) Dubbs.
They survive along with his wife, Robin; two daughters, Ariel (Jerry) Wallace and Sylvia White; and five grandchildren,...
Merwin E. Hammon
Jan 20, 2025
The family of Merwin (“Bud”) E. Hammon Jr. is saddened to announce his passing at home, surrounded by family, on Monday, January 20, 2025 at the age of 89 years.
Known for his wit and cheeky grin, Bud was born on July 2, 1935, in Elkhart, Indiana, to the late Merwin E. Hammon and Bernice (Smith) Hammon. ...
Wanda Nessbitt Miller
Jan 19, 2025
Wanda Nessbitt Miller, 87, of Goshen passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025 at home. Her deepest desire was to be a devoted follower of our Lord Jesus Christ.
She was born January 19, 1938 in Corydon to Roy and Beatrice (Benson) Housel.
Survivors include her loving husband, James P. Miller; son, Kenton (Karen) Miller; nieces,...
Donald E. Burtsfield
Jan 18, 2025
Donald E. Burtsfield, 92, of Goshen died Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Goshen Hospital.
He was born April 6, 1932 in Benton to Nelson and Dorothy (Mauzy) Burtsfield.
On May 10, 1953 he married Evelyn Stroup in Millersburg. She died March 18, 2016.
Survivors include a daughter, Kathy (Brandon) Germano of Huntertown; daughter-in-law,...
Diana Rae Roth
Jan 16, 2025
Diana Rae Roth, 86, Goshen, graduated to heaven January 16, 2025 in Hospice care at Goshen Hospital. She was born March 23, 1938, in Goshen to Clarence “Dutch” and Dora (Knapp) Ganger.
Preceding her in death are her parents; husband, Byron, and daughter, Jennifer Sorrell.
Surviving are her daughters, Pam (Ken) Ingold of San Diego,...
Paul A. Slabaugh
Jan 15, 2025
Paul A. Slabaugh, 89, of Elkhart passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Waterford Crossing Health Campus of Goshen.
He was born November 10, 1935 in Nappanee to Neil and Fannie (Hochstetler) Slabaugh.
He is survived by his wife, Janet (Yoder) Slabaugh; children, Tyrone (Cyndi) Slabaugh, Tonya (Dale) Eye and Timothy Slabaugh; four grandchildren; six...
Ellen L. Titley
Jan 13, 2025
Ellen L. Titley, 74, died Monday, January 13, 2025 at Majestic Care of Goshen under Heart-to-Heart Hospice care.
She is survived by daughters Paula Butler and Vicky Brown; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Sheila Hahn of Iowa.
She was preceded in death by her father, Emmett Walker; mother, Vivian (McFadden) Monique; brothers Ronnie,...
Harold E. Deknikker
Jan 12, 2025
Harold E. Deknikker, 77, died Sunday, January 12, 2025 at his home under hospice care.
He was born October 20, 1947 in Goshen to Arthur and Donnabelle (Bickel) Deknikker.
Survivors include three children, James (Katina) Deknikker of White Pigeon, Michigan, Harold R. Deknikker of Goshen and Cynthia Deknikker of Shepherdsville, Kentucky; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren;...
John P. Haines
Jan 12, 2025
John P. “JP” Haines, 65, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Esther’s Hospice House surrounded by loved ones.
He was born August 29, 1959 in Cincinnati, Ohio to John W. and Evelyn Mae (Adams) Haines.
Survivors include his wife, Debbie New-Haines of Elkhart; children, Jamiebeth Haines of Elkhart, Sydney Haines of Edwardsburg, Michigan and...
William L. Gard, Jr.
Jan 10, 2025
William L. Gard, Jr., Goshen, 57, died unexpectedly from natural causes at Goshen Hospital on January 10, 2025.
He was born May 11, 1967, in Goshen, to William Leroy, Sr., and Barbara (Scarce) Gard.
William enjoyed all sports, especially baseball, country music, cars, and animals. He greatly loved his nieces and nephews.
Surviving...
Michael H. Goven
Jan 10, 2025
Michael Goven, 73, of Goshen, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025 at Majestic Care of Goshen.
He was born July 13, 1951 in Muskegon, Michigan, son of Harold and Mary (Smith) Goven.
On June 3, 1994 he married Mary Hauch in Elkhart.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Goven; 2 children , Andra (Florian)...
Iva Rosemary Hawn
Jan 8, 2025
Iva Rosemary Hawn, 92, died Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at The Waters of Wakarusa.
She was born March 3, 1932 in Goshen.
She is survived by a daughter, Penny (Terry) Reed of Goshen; and adoptive son, Jerry Lee Hawn of Elkhart; four grandchildren, Matt (Crystal) Borden, Samantha Ann (Brian) Spencer, Zac Hawn, Kaylee Hawn; two...
Doris Mae Cripe
Jan 8, 2025
Doris Mae Cripe, 101, of Goshen, passed peacefully at Greencroft Goshen on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
She was born May 24, 1923 to Maynard and Clara Garber in Goshen, Indiana, and graduated from Millersburg High School.
She was a registered dental assistant for many years.
She married Donald Reed on July 27, 1941....
James Orville Bontrager
Jan 7, 2025
James Orville Bontrager, 74, of Goshen, died Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born March 13, 1950 in Goshen.
On June 26, 1982 he married Fern (Coons) Cameron in Goshen.
Survivors include his wife, Fern; a son, Jason Bontrager of Syracuse; three step-daughters, Jennifer (Stacey) Mikel...
