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...
Gregory A. Lehr
Dec 21, 2016
Gregory A. Lehr, 68, of Goshen, passed away Wednesday evening, December 21, 2016.
He was born on March 3, 1948 in York, Pennsylvania to E. Sargent and Thelma (Henze) Lehr.
On March 29, 1966 he married Jacquelyn “Jackie” Maske in Townsend, Maryland.
She survives along with their children, Troy (Lisa) Lehr, Kim (Kit)...
Gwendolyn Hobson
Dec 19, 2016
Gwendolyn “Gwen” Hobson, 63, of Goshen, died Monday evening, December 19, 2016 at Elkhart General Hospital.
She was born December 6, 1953 in Goshen to Richard and Vera (Brown) Nettleton.
In October 2002 she married Jerry R. Hobson. He died April 10, 2016.
She is survived by her mother, Vera Brown of Bristol;...
Anna V.E. Barnard
Dec 18, 2016
Anna Vandana Elizabeth Barnard, 18, of Goshen, was tragically killed in a car accident on Sunday, December 18, 2016. She was born July 11, 1998 in New Delhi, India.
Anna was a vibrant, energetic young woman who was deeply loved by her family, her friends, and her community. She moved from Belgium to the United States in...
Walter "Arch" L. Aschliman
Dec 17, 2016
Walter “Arch” Aschliman, 91, of Goshen, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016, at Greencroft Healthcare.
He was born August 17, 1925 in Fort Wayne to Sam and Anna (Plank) Aschliman.
On February 2, 1951 he married Ida Delores Arns at First Baptist Church, Oak Park, Illinois. She died March 4, 2005.
Survivors include...
Donald Wayne Depue
Dec 15, 2016
Donald W. DePue, 91, of Goshen, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2016, at his home. He had been in failing health since April.
He was born October 17, 1925 in Howe to Arlis and Elsie (Dague) DePue.
On January 25, 1948 he married Marilyn Bender in the Methodist Church in Shipshewana. She died May 25,...
Lorraine M. Langenhop
Dec 14, 2016
Goshen-Lorraine Langenhop, 87, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2016, at Elkhart Hospice House after a brief illness.
She was born April 19, 1929 in Bronx, New York to John and Christine (Siewert) McGhee.
On August 18, 1950 she married John Langenhop in Queens, New York.
He survives along with a son, Thomas (Kathy)...
Mabel Steiner
Dec 14, 2016
Mabel Steiner, 92, of Goshen, passed away Wednesday evening, December 14, 2016 at Greencroft Healthcare.
She was born April 6, 1924 in Elkhart to Calvin and Myrtle (Grosh) Smeltzer.
On June 14, 1947 she married Elno W. Steiner at Olive Mennonite Church. They were happily married for 62 years until his death October 16, 2009....
Geza Toth
Dec 13, 2016
Geza Toth, 81, of Goshen, died Tuesday morning, December 13, 2016 at Greencroft Healthcare. He had been ill the past 10 years.
He was born March 5, 1935 in Hungary.
Mr. Toth served in the Hungarian Armed Forces before immigrating to the United States in January 1957. His last employment was at Goshen College in...
Ruby J. Buckles
Dec 12, 2016
Ruby J. Buckles, 86, of Goshen, passed away Monday, December 12, 2016, at Goshen Hospital after battling dementia and alzheimers for several years.
She was born July 17, 1930 in Sparta, Tennessee to James and Mary Lou (West) Fuson.
On June 25, 1948 she married James Buckles in Georgia.
He survives along with...
Crissie "Maxine" Archer
Dec 12, 2016
Crissie Maxine Archer, 91, of Goshen, passed away early Monday morning, December 12, 2016, at her home.
She was born March 17, 1925 in Goshen to Noble C. and Freda M. (Sheley) Vance.
On September 4, 1942 she married Roy R. Archer. He died October 5, 2012.
She is survived by two daughters,...
Asa I. Cervantes
Dec 11, 2016
Asa I. Cervantes, 77, of Goshen, died Sunday morning, December 11, 2016 at the home of his daughter.
He was born September 3, 1939 in Saginaw, Michigan to Jose and Esther (Verduzco) Cervantes.
On August 15, 1959 he married Manuela Davila in Saginaw, Michigan. She died Dec. 18, 2015.
Survivors include a daughter,...
