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James E. Albert

James E. Albert

Aug 29, 2016

James “Jim” E. Albert, 84, of Goshen passed away Monday, Aug. 29, 2016 at Courtyard Healthcare.  He had been battling cancer for a year.

He was born December 29, 1931 in Goshen to Earl and Genevieve (Trainer) Albert.

On November 24, 1951 he married Joan Diekman in Goshen.

She survives along with five...

Michael Dokijenko

Michael Dokijenko

Aug 27, 2016

Michael Dokijenko, 86, of Goshen, died Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Courtyard Healthcare.

He was born January 10, 1930 in Komyshi, Ukraine to Havrilo and Uliana (Rabac) Dokijenko.

He is survived by a sister, Anastasia Dokijenko Galaschow of Venezuela and a brother, Ivan Dokijenko of Glen Ellyn, Illinois.

Mr. Dokijenko was a tailor...

David J. Brenneman

David J. Brenneman

Aug 26, 2016

David J. Brenneman, farmer

September 21, 1943 –August 26, 2016

Dave's life and calling as a farmer was dedicated to raising dairy cattle and working the land alongside his wife, Alicia, on the farm they established in 1970, south of Elkhart, on County Road 7. His commitment to always...

Jamie Frank Hover

Jamie Frank Hover

Aug 26, 2016

Jamie Frank Hover, 33, of Bristol, passed away at her home Friday, August 26, 2016.

She was born January 15, 1983 in Sydney, Ohio to Tim Frank and Carla Chenier.

Jamie is survived by her father, Tim (Betty) Frank; her mother, Carla (Tim) Chenier; two children, Persephone C. Hover and Dominic M. Pontius; her husband,...

Charles W. Wilham

Charles W. Wilham

Aug 25, 2016

Charles W. Wilham, 77, of Goshen, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2016 at The Maples at Waterford Crossing.

He was born January 15, 1939 in Mooresville to Charles and Norma (Rainwater) Wilham.

On August 11, 1957 he married Shirley J. Hawn in Anderson.

She survives along with a daughter, Mary (Clifford) Wilham Countway...

Jack E. Lutz

Jack E. Lutz

Aug 24, 2016

Jack Earl Lutz, 84, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at I.U. Health Goshen Hospital.

He was born March 3, 1932 in Muncie to Fred and Mabel Lutz.

Jack retired at age 65 from Hull Lift Truck, Elkhart; as well as worked at Midwest Towel, Muncie.

A U.S. Navy...

Jeannie K. Miller

Jeannie K. Miller

Aug 22, 2016

Jeannie K. Miller, 72, of Goshen, passed away Monday, August 22, 2016, at her home after battling cancer the past year.

She was born May 8, 1944 in Goshen to F. Carlton and Pauline (Miller) Yoder.

On December 28, 1962 she married Walter Lee Miller in Goshen.

He survives along with two children,...

Susie M. Kauffman

Susie M. Kauffman

Aug 19, 2016

Susie M. Kauffman, 93, of Goshen and formerly of Middlebury, died early Friday morning, August 19, 2016 at Greencroft Healthcare, where she had resided since 2011.

She was born February 11, 1923 in Kosciusko County to Eli D. and Barbara (Chupp) Hochstetler.

On September 6, 1942 she married Owen E. Kauffman in Elkhart.  He died...

Raymond T. Holbrook

Raymond T. Holbrook

Aug 19, 2016

Raymond T. Holbrook, 94, of Milford, formerly of New Paris, died Friday morning, August 19, 2016 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare.

He was born April 10, 1922 in Peoria, Illinois to Mabel (Holdeman) Holbrook.

On October 5, 1945 he married Aline M. Cook in Goshen.  She died August 15, 1999.

He is survived...

Terry G. Thompson

Terry G. Thompson

Aug 19, 2016

 Terry George Thompson, 76, of Goshen, formerly of Milford, died Friday morning, August 19, 2016 at his home.

He was born July 5, 1940 in Ludlow Falls, Ohio to George and Lois (Pfeiffer) Thompson.

On September 5, 1965 he married Martha “Marti” Stauffer in Osceola.

She survives along with a daughter, Beth Ann Thompson...

Lashawn Lovelle Fredrick

Lashawn Lovelle Fredrick

Aug 18, 2016

Elkhart – LaShawn Lovelle Fredrick, infant son of LaNasha Taylor and Lovelle L. Fredrick was stillborn, Thursday, August 18 at Elkhart General Hospital.

Along with his parents, survivors include a sister, De-Adreiana Taylor, at home; grandmother, Terri (Richard) Taylor and grandfather, John Brown all of Elkhart; and an aunt, Nana Jackie Small, Elkhart.

LaShawn was...

Phyllis J. Cook

Phyllis J. Cook

Aug 16, 2016

Phyllis J. Cook, 90, of Goshen, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at Courtyard Healthcare where she had been since April.

She was born February 11, 1926 in Plymouth to John and Bessie (Dee) Webster.

On April 10, 1949 she married Arthur E. Cook in Plymouth.  He died October 7, 1994.

She is...

Walter S. Massanari

Walter S. Massanari

Aug 16, 2016

Goshen – Walter “Walt” Massanari, 94, died early Tuesday morning, August 16, at IU Health Goshen Hospital.

Walt was born June 6, 1922, in Fisher, Illinois to Joseph and Elizabeth (Sommer) Massanari.  On January 24, 1946 he married Orva F. Gerber in Harper, Kansas.

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Thomas K. Adkins

Thomas K. Adkins

Aug 15, 2016

Thomas “Tom” K. Adkins, 65 of Goshen died Monday evening, August 15, 2016 at Courtyard Healthcare.

He was born April 28, 1951 in Holden, West Virginia to Perlie and Freda (Adams) Adkins.

Survivors include a brother, Larry (Audie) Adkins of Frisco, Texas; four nieces, Ronna (Mark) Beck and Julie (Jeff) Sweetser, both of Goshen, Laura...

Larry D. Weldy

Larry D. Weldy

Aug 13, 2016

Larry D. Weldy, 76, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2016 at Elkhart Hospice House.

He was born December 21, 1939 in Nappanee to Russell and Flossie (Swoveland) Weldy.

On July 24, 1995 he married Donna Schlabaugh in Las Vegas.  She died April 3, 2012.

Survivors include a daughter, Melissa Weldy of...

Rozella A. Frey

Rozella A. Frey

Aug 13, 2016

Rozella A. Frey, 87, of Goshen, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2016 at Greenleaf Health Campus.  She had been in failing health the past year.

She was born May 26, 1929 in Goshen to Floyd and Ida (Taylor) Randolph.

On June 28, 1947 she married Robert W. Frey.  He died October 13, 1996.

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Noble E. Kendall

Noble E. Kendall

Aug 13, 2016

Noble E. Kendall, 77, of Lakeland, Florida, died unexpectedly Saturday, August 13, 2016, at South Bend Memorial Hospital.

He was born September 29, 1938 in Goshen to Merle V. and Ruby (Swihart) Kendall.

On February 11, 1961 he married Caris VanInwegen in Goshen.

She survives along with three daughters, Joy Beth (John) Hosier...

Miriam A. Neill

Miriam A. Neill

Aug 12, 2016

Miriam A. Neill, 83, of Goshen, died Friday, August 12, 2016, at Courtyard Healthcare.

She was born October 9, 1932 in Melrose Park, Illinois, to William Kenneth and Florence (Bauer) Ewing.

On December 29, 2012 she married Gifford Neill.

He survives along with her four sons, Rick (Rose) Wilson of Newport, Rhode Island,...

Roberta Beard

Roberta Beard

Aug 11, 2016

Roberta V. Beard, 85, of New Paris died Thursday, August 11, 2016 at the home of her son, after battling cancer for more than a year.

She was born March 27, 1931 in Quinwood, West Virginia to Robert Preston and Thelma (Rider) Morris.

Survivors include her husband, Charles; three sons, Scott Beard and companion Janette...

Alvin J. Keim

Alvin J. Keim

Aug 8, 2016

Alvin J. Keim, 85, of Goshen, passed away Monday night, August 8, 2016, at Courtyard Healthcare surrounded by his children.

He was born June 25, 1931 in Yoder, Kansas.  On September 4, 1952 he married Susanna W. Yoder.

Survivors include four children, Suzan (Gregory) OIigee of New Paris, Polly...

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