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Ronald L. Stephens

Ronald L. Stephens

Sep 25, 2016

Ronald L. Stephens, 58, of Angola, died of natural causes Sunday, September 25, 2016 at his home.

He was born February 13, 1958 in LaPorte to Mary (Tamlin) Stephens.

Survivors include his mother, Mary of Goshen; biological father, Clifford Gibson of California; three daughters, Veronica Stephens of Milford, Sharon Harris of Syracuse and Georgina Stephens...

Max D. Sheets

Max D. Sheets

Sep 21, 2016

Max D. Sheets, 87, of Goshen, died Wednesday afternoon, September 21, 2016,  at Courtyard Healthcare, where he had recently been admitted.

He was born June 7, 1929 in Nappanee to Paul and Alma (Buss) Sheets.

On February 19, 1947 he married Phyllis Joan Weaver.  She died March 3, 1980.  He later married Doris (Walsh) Curry...

Jack R. Senger

Jack R. Senger

Sep 19, 2016

Jack R. Senger, 81, of Elkhart and formerly of South Bend, passed away Monday, September 19, 2016, at Golden Living Center.

He was born March 6, 1935 in South Bend to Erich E. and Laura (Skodinski) Senger.

He is survived by a son, Jack M. (Julie) Senger of Millersburg; four grandchildren, Jamie Farrell-Senger, Lindsey Senger-Swinehart,...

Esther A. Yoder

Esther A. Yoder

Sep 18, 2016

Esther A. Yoder, 93, of Elkhart passed away, surrounded by family, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016 at Center for Hospice Care.

She was born March 16, 1923 in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania to Elmer and Lorena (Miller) Detwiler.

On October 1, 1949 she married Gordon Yoder in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania.

He survives along with a...

David W. Eveler

David W. Eveler

Sep 17, 2016

David William Eveler, 72, of Goshen, loving father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away, falling Asleep in Jesus on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016 at his home.

He was born July 29, 1944 in York, Pennsylvania to Stanley and Alvia (VanTassel) Eveler.

On May 17, 1964 he married Carole Ness in York.  She died July 19,...

Gene D. Riegsecker

Gene D. Riegsecker

Sep 16, 2016

Gene D. Riegsecker, 71, of Goshen died Friday, September 16, 2016 at I.U. Health University Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born October 21, 1944 in Goshen to Vernon and Ida (Troyer) Riegsecker.

On January 28, 1968 he married Judy Harshberger in Goshen.

She survives along with a son, Jeffrey Riegsecker of Goshen; seven grandchildren,...

Amos W. Miller

Amos W. Miller

Sep 15, 2016



Amos W. Miller, 83, of Goshen, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016, at his home after a brief and courageous battle with leukemia.

He was born November 27, 1932 in Topeka, Indiana to Willis and Fannie (Miller) Miller.

On February 23, 1957 he married Grace Jean Moehring at Hazel Park Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hazel...

Mabrine D. Beaver

Mabrine D. Beaver

Sep 12, 2016

Mabrine D. Beaver, 74, of Goshen, died Monday evening, September 12, 2016 at The Maples at Waterford Crossing.

She was born December 31, 1941 in Apopka, Florida to Nedis Leffew.

Survivors include a daughter, Rebecca Kuhn of Mishawaka; two sons, Jeff (Michelle) Beaver of Ligonier and Brian Beaver of Muscle Shoals, Alabama; 10 grandchildren; nine...

Phyllis J. Lorenz

Phyllis J. Lorenz

Sep 9, 2016

Phyllis J. Lorenz, 81, of Goshen, passed away Friday, September 9, 2016, at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation.

She was born September 28, 1934 in Goshen to Ray and Esther (Priser) Swinehart.

On May 29, 1952 she married Merle Eugene Lorenz in Goshen.

He survives along with two daughters, Linda (Steve) Vlaeminck of...

Donna F. Quinn

Donna F. Quinn

Sep 9, 2016

Donna F. Quinn, 81, of New Paris, passed away Friday, September 9, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital after a short illness.

She was born September 29, 1934 in South Bend to Walter Phillips and Ruby E. (Long) Rockhill.

She is survived by three daughters, Christine (Carl) Kurtz, of New Paris, Kimberly (Gary) Stanley of...

Terry L. Howell

Terry L. Howell

Sep 8, 2016

Terry L. Howell, 52, of Goshen, died early Thursday morning, September 8, 2016 at his home.

He was born September 25, 1963 in Goshen to Jack R. and Maxine (Falin) Howell, Sr.

They survive along with his former wife, Anita Miller; a sister, Barb (Brian) Fann; and a brother, Willie Howell, both of Goshen.

...

James R. Thatcher

James R. Thatcher

Sep 8, 2016

James R. Thatcher, 77, of Goshen, died Thursday, September 8, 2016 at his home following a month long illness.

He was born February 10, 1939 in Chicago to Paul and Evelyn (Williams) Thatcher.

On January 20, 1968 he married Patricia Robinson.

She survives along with three children, James R. Thatcher and Renee (James)...

Lester T. Grotrian

Lester T. Grotrian

Sep 6, 2016

Lester Grotrian, 82, of Shipshewana, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at Elkhart General Hospital.

He was born May 23, 1934 in Decatur to Edwin and Edna (Thieme) Grotrian.

On June 27, 1954 he married Barbara Rae Auer in Elkhart.  She died July 18, 2016.

Survivors include four children, Kim (Jim) Miller of...

Larry "Doughboy" D. Saunders

Larry "Doughboy" D. Saunders

Sep 5, 2016

Larry “Doughboy” Saunders, 54, of Goshen, passed away early Monday, September 5, 2016, at his home.  He was diagnosed with multiple myeloma a year ago.

He was born May 18, 1962 in Goshen to George Saunders and Jeanne (Moulton) Frost.

On August 14, 1983 he married Robin Rink in Goshen.

She survives along...

Roger L. Stephens

Roger L. Stephens

Sep 3, 2016

Roger L. Stephens, of Iriga, Philippines and formerly of Goshen, 55, died unexpectedly Saturday, September 3, 2016 in Iriga.

He was born September 19, 1960 in LaPorte to Charles and Mary (Tamlin) Stephens.

On September 11, 1981 he married Louisa McCloskey in Goshen.

Roger is survived by his mother, Mary Stephens of Goshen;...

Patricia Cripe

Patricia Cripe

Sep 1, 2016

Patricia Cripe, 69, of Goshen, died Thursday morning September 1, 2016 at her home.

She was born January 28, 1947 in Indianapolis to LeRoy and Juanita (Silsby) Hill.

On June 7, 1981 she married Harold Dee Cripe in Elkhart.

He survives along with three children, Stephanie Lynn Cripe, Patricia Juanita Bryant and Marilyn...

Janet M. Miller

Janet M. Miller

Sep 1, 2016

Janet M. Miller, 60, of Goshen, died Thursday morning, September 1, 2016 at her home.

She was born January 29, 1956 in Elkhart to Ralph E. and Elizabeth (Chupp) Miller.

They survive along with three sisters, Marilyn K. (Jim) Riegsecker and Judy (Spencer) Norris, both of Millersburg and Becky (Greg) Holcomb of Goshen; and two...

Lura Mae "Lurmae" Yoder

Lura Mae "Lurmae" Yoder

Aug 31, 2016

Lurmae Yoder, 93, of Goshen, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016, at Courtyard Healthcare where she had been the last three years.

She was born December 7, 1922 in Wellman, Iowa to Eugene and Alta (Chapman) Slead.

She graduated from Wellman High School in 1940.  On March 27, 1943 she married Delmar D. Yoder in...

Mary J. Greiner

Mary J. Greiner

Aug 30, 2016

Mary J. Greiner, 86, of Elkhart, died Tuesday, August 30, 2016 in her home.

She was born September 18, 1929 in Berlin, Ohio, to Martin and Helen (Correll) Yoder.

On May 18, 1952 in Middlebury she married James K. Greiner.  They were married 62 years before his death on April 14, 2014.

Survivors...

James A. York

James A. York

Aug 30, 2016

James A. York, 72, of Goshen, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at his home.

He was born March 29, 1944 in White Oak, Tennessee to Elzie and Hazel (Davis) York.

On February 17, 1996 he married Polly (Leedy) Falin in Benton.

She survives along with two daughters, Sheila (Cliff) Cato of Marshall,...

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