Vivian Mae George
Jan 6, 2025
Vivian Mae George, 78, of Goshen, passed away Monday, January 6, 2025, at Goshen Hospital. Her deepest desire was to be a devoted follower of our Lord Jesus Christ. As vast as her love was for her family and her passion for life, Vivian treasured her precious Savior, Jesus above all. She was overwhelmed by God's love in that...
Robert Welty
Jan 5, 2025
Robert Gene Welty, 71, of Goshen died unexpectedly Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Goshen Hospital.
He was born June 28, 1953 in New Paris to Lloyd Andrew and Esther (Lehman) Welty.
He is survived by his fiancé, Dixie Diane Darr, and many friends.
A 1973 Fairfield High School graduate, Robert loved NASCAR racing...
Maria C. Calderon
Jan 4, 2025
María Concepcion Calderón, 90, of Goshen, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Goshen Hospital.
She was born December 7, 1934 in Aguascalientes, Mexico to Silvestre Salazar and Modesta Guerrero.
Survivors include her seven children, Adela Delgado, Dagoberto Calderon, Silvia Calvillo, Jose A. Calderon, Sergio Calderon, Gabriel Calderon and Juana M. Gonzalez; 22 grandchildren; 25...
Kirby Freeland
Jan 4, 2025
Kirby Freeland, 82, of Goshen passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025 at home with his family.
He was born February 9, 1942 in Arab, Alabama to Claude and Essie (LeCroy) Freeland.
On August 30, 1968 he married Betty Logan in Rosa, Alabama at the Rosa United Methodist Church.
She survives along with children,...
William J. Long
Jan 4, 2025
William “Bill” J. Long, 96, of Goshen passed peacefully 3:30 A.M Saturday morning, January 4, 2025 at Waterford Crossing in Goshen Indiana.
He was born March 4, 1928 in Goshen to William and Hazel (Edson) Long. On November 8, 1945, he married Mary Lucille Kenega of Goshen. She preceded him in death May 17, 2023.
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Margaret J. Whirledge
Jan 1, 2025
Margaret J. Whirledge, 98, of Goshen, died January 1, 2025 at The Waters of Wakarusa.
She was born February 24, 1926 in Elkhart, daughter of Vergil and Flossie (Brown) Hodgen.
On September 10, 1949 she married Donald Whirledge in Elkhart. He died January 21, 2006.
Survivors include four daughters, Mary Vogt, Goshen, Joyce...
Lois Mae Chalfant
Jan 1, 2025
Lois Mae (Swihart) Chalfant passed away suddenly on New Year’s Day 2025 at the age of 91. She was born July 18, 1933, in an old schoolhouse in Goshen, Indiana to Earl and Rosamond Swihart.
As the middle child in a large family, Lois grew up on the family farm near Goshen and had many happy memories...
Ricky R. Holbrook
Dec 30, 2024
Ricky R. Holbrook, 72, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, formerly of New Paris, died Monday, December 30, 2024 at Ascension Borgess Hospital.
He was born February 15, 1952 in Knox, Indiana to Raymond and Aline (Cook) Holbrook.
He is survived by daughters, Nikki (Lyle) Baker and Kelly Hathaway; and three grandchildren, Lyle Baker, David Baker and Kodi...
James L. Gerber
Dec 29, 2024
James L. Gerber, 86, of Goshen ran into glory Sunday, December 29, 2024, surrounded by his family at Quaker Haven Camp, Syracuse IN. Jim was born August 8, 1938, in Kidron OH to Nathan and Elvina (Amstutz) Gerber. He married Barbara (Mohler) Mast September 5, 1998, in Lititz PA.
She survives along with his children, Doug (Dawn)...
Mary Ellen Lichty
Dec 28, 2024
Mary Ellen Lichty, 88, died Saturday, December 28, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family, following a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.
She was born May, 24, 1936 in Topeka, IN to Cornelious and Catherine (Yoder) Miller.
On October 29, 1960 she married Ralph Lichty in Goshen.
Mary Ellen is...
Vanessa Kilmer
Dec 25, 2024
Vanessa Kilmer, 67, of Goshen passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at home surrounded by her family.
She married Timothy R. Kilmer on October 18, 1997 in Goshen.
He survives along with her mother, Sue (Oldfield) Long; her children, Devin Garcia, Ryan Garcia and Chad Garcia, all of Goshen; step-son, Timothy (Karlie) Kilmer of Goshen;...
Lynn E. Oswald
Dec 25, 2024
Lynn E. Oswald, 69, of Goshen, formerly of LaGrange died Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at Esther’s House – Center for Hospice, Elkhart.
He was born November 4, 1955 in Seward, Nebraska.
On December 20, 1985 he married Wanda Phillips in Goshen.
She survives along with five daughters, Paula Anderson and Christine Cann, both...
Noah James Salazar
Dec 24, 2024
Noah J. Salazar, 10 day old son of Jack Salazar and Emmie Estep, died unexpectedly December 24, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.
Along with his parents he is survived by five siblings, Sophia Salazar, Saxon Smith, Jeremiah Salazar, Kaiser Salazar and Opal Salazar.
Noah only lived a short time, but touched his...
Carol L. Bottorff
Dec 24, 2024
Carol L. Bottorff, 82, of Goshen, died Wednesday, December 24, 2024 at Greencroft Healthcare.
She was born December 19, 1942 in Pinconning, Michigan to David W. and Pearl Davies.
She is survived by four children, David (Terry) Turner, North Carolina, Julia (Patrick) Huffer, Goshen, Wendy Turner, Rochester, and Kenny (Beth) Turner, Cromwell; 10 grandchildren; 24...
Elaine S. Evans
Dec 23, 2024
Elaine S. Evans, 42, died unexpectedly Monday, December 23, 2024 at Goshen Hospital.
She was born February 15, 1982 in Goshen.
She is survived by her father, Ernest D. Evans; a sister, Margarita (Brandon Hochstetler) Bice; nieces and nephews, Eric (Rhianon) Bice, Harry (Fernanda) Bice, Tiffany (Michael) Wise, Timothy (Chelle) Bice, Ashley Bice and Brooke...
Peggy J. Myers
Dec 23, 2024
Peggy J. Myers, 86, a lifetime resident of Goshen, died on Monday, December 23, 2024.
Peggy was born on February 17, 1938 to Andrew and Frances (Musgrave) Weirich who preceded her in death.
She was married to James Myers on May 28, 1955 who passed away in 2019.
Along with her parents and...
Charlene J. Jetter
Dec 22, 2024
Indianapolis – Charlene J. Jetter, 90, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024 at South Pointe Healthcare.
She was born March 26, 1934 in Charlotte, Michigan to Rex and Bessie (Cooper) Satterlee.
Survivors include daughters, Kathy (Jeffry) Grider of Greenwood and Renee (Donald) Mitchell of Austin, Texas; daughter-in-law, Tammy Jetter of Osceola; nine grandchildren; Amanda Jetter,...
John D. "Jack" Lund, Sr.
Dec 21, 2024
Memorial service can be viewed live at this link
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3Bk_heBuiMErAWRfv-1nQ/live
John D. “Jack” Lund, age 90, of Goshen, Indiana, passed away on December 21, 2024.
Jack is survived by three children, John (Jane) Lund Jr of Norton Shores, Michigan, Katharine (JC) Schrock of Goshen and...
Christine Stasiak
Dec 21, 2024
Elkhart- Christine Stasiak, 80, passed away at her residence, on Saturday, December 21, 2024.
Christine (Chris) was born July 17, 1944, in Suhl, Germany during WWII, and was the second oldest of 7 children of Frank and Josephine (Binczak) Kotowski. After the war, the family immigrated to the United States in February of 1950, first settling in...
Major Charles W. Gregory
Dec 20, 2024
Major Charles William Gregory, a proud Air Force veteran and accomplished pilot, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024, at the age of 90.
Charles was born on February 10, 1934, in Paoli, Indiana, to Clarence and Gladys Gregory. After graduating from Paoli High School, he joined the United States Air Force, serving with distinction for 20...
