Obituaries

Jul 20, 2016

James O. R. Franck, 49, of Goshen died Wednesday evening, July 20, 2016 at IU Health Goshen Hospital.

He was born March 11, 1967 in Medford, Wisconsin to Harold and Jocelyn (Kramer) Franck.

James is survived by his mother and step-father, Jocelyn (Joseph) Baker of Port Edwards, Wisconsin; a fiancé, Robin Schaefer of Goshen; four...

Jul 18, 2016

Barbara R. Grotrian, 82, of Shipshewana, died Monday, July 18, 2016, at Greenleaf Health Campus, Elkhart.

She was born in Goshen June 2, 1934 to Ray D. and Ruth E. (Hunt) Auer.

On June 27, 1954 she married Lester Grotrian in Elkhart.

He survives along with four children, Kim (Jim) Miller of Middlebury,...

Jul 16, 2016

Laura L. Stringfellow, 65, of Granger, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law.  She had been ill the past three months.

She was born July 29, 1950 in Warsaw to Robert and Martha (Corey) Firestone.

She is survived by her son, Dale (Theresa) Stringfellow of Granger.

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Jul 16, 2016

Suzanne H. Bishop, aged 95, who suffered from congestive heart failure, quietly and peacefully stepped from this life into the arms of her Lord on July 16, 2016 at Greencroft Healthcare in Goshen, IN.  She passed two minutes after having her favorite Bible book, Philippians, read to her. The last chapter contains her favorite verse: “And my God will...

Jul 15, 2016

Mabel L. Yoder, 93, of Goshen, passed away Friday, July 15, 2016, at Greencroft Healthcare.  She had been on hospice since February

She was born April 12, 1923 in Millersburg to Daniel M. and Susie (Chupp) Eash.

On December 27, 1945 she married Alvin J. Yoder in Goshen.  He died in 1999.

Survivors...

Jul 15, 2016

Randy Barghahn, 62, of Elkhart, died at home of natural causes Friday afternoon, July 15, 2016.

He was born June 29, 1954 in Goshen to Virgil L. and June E. (Culp) Barghahn.

On December 5, 1981 he married Peggy Ann Cashen at Goshen City Church of the Brethren.

She survives along with two...

Jul 14, 2016

Hannah Faith Schlabach of Shipshewana passed away shortly after birth July 14, 2016 at IU Health Goshen Hospital.

She is survived by her parents, David P. and Karen Elizabeth (Troyer) Schlabach; a brother, Noah; grandparents Richard and Bonnie Troyer of Goshen and Paul and Martha Schlabach of Holmesville, Ohio; great-grandparents, Mary Troyer of Goshen, John and Lavina...

Jul 13, 2016

Sandy Kay Albert, 61, of Goshen, died of natural causes at her home Wednesday, July 13, 2016.

She was born January 8, 1955 in Goshen to James E. and Joan (Diekman) Albert.

Survivors include a son, Russell Meyer Elkhart; five sisters, Christine (Terry) Adam of Goshen, Teri (Jon) Stutzman of Spencerville, Ruth (Dave) Pletcher of...

Jul 13, 2016

Elwin M. Craft, 80, of Syracuse died Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at IU Health Goshen Hospital.

He was born January 12, 1936 in Elgin, Illinois to Maurice and Violet Craft.

On June 5, 1971 he married Bonnie Emmert in Plato Center, Illinois.  They celebrated 45 years of marriage.

Bonnie survives along with a...

Jul 12, 2016

Evelyn K. Murdock, 91, of Goshen, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2016, at Courtyard Healthcare.

She was born January 8, 1925 in Goshen to Haskle and Eva (Cripe) Kline.

On December 7, 1945 she married Wilford A. Murdock in Goshen.  He died December 24, 2000.

Survivors include two daughters, Linda (Gene) Catron and...

Jul 11, 2016

Roger E. Stroud, 55 of Goshen died peacefully Monday afternoon, July 11, 2016 at his home.

He was born November 12, 1960 in Decatur, Michigan to Houston “Cleo” and Mildred (Zerbe) Stroud.

He is survived by a daughter, Ronda Stroud and a son, Adam Stroud both of Goshen; two grandchildren, Andromeda Lawson and Kayden Hyndman...

Jul 5, 2016

Mary Jane Crabille, 76, of Goshen, passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 5, 2016, at Elkhart General Hospital where she had been the last 10 days.

She was born July 31, 1939 in Goshen to Herman and Wanda (Bull) Elliott Alwine.

On February 28, 1981 she married Michael Crabille in Goshen.

He survives along...

Jul 4, 2016

LuEtta K. Neumann, 89 of Goshen died Monday morning, July 4, 2016 at Greencroft Gables.

She was born February 10, 1927 in Hopedale, Illinois to Eldon and Sadie (Sutter) Nafziger.

On September 4, 1948 she married Roger Neumann in Hopedale.

He survives along with a son, Ted (Dana) Neumann of South Bend; two...

Jul 4, 2016

Kami J. Tyson, 34, of Goshen went to be with the Lord Monday morning, July 4, 2016 at IU Health Goshen Hospital.

She was born July 22, 1981 in Goshen to Richard and Janice (Schaap) Tyson.

Survivors include her parents, Richard and Janice of Goshen; a sister, Sena (Lewis) Brown of New Paris; and a...

Jul 3, 2016

Lloyd “Jack” G. Stump, 94 of Goshen passed away Sunday, July 3, 2016 at The Maples at Waterford Crossing surrounded by his family.

He was born May 6, 1922 in Goshen to Lloyd C. and Elsie (Sunthimer) Stump.

On July 5, 1947 he married Phyllis Werner in New Paris.  She died June 23, 2007.  He...

Jul 3, 2016

Zane “Hank” Kincaid, 73 of Goshen died Sunday, July 3, 2016 at his home.  He was in failing health the past two years.

He was born August 10, 1942 in Dakota, West Virginia to Froud and Edith (Sampson) Kincaid.

On November 4, 1960 he married Joann Honey in Goshen.  She died Sept. 22, 2012.

Jun 30, 2016

Rebecca “Becky” L. Weirick, 69, of Goshen died Thursday, June 30, 2016 at the home of her son following an extended illness.

She was born April 12, 1947 in Elkhart to Chester and Eula (Kurtz) Burkhead.

On July 11, 1987 she married Terry Lee Weirick in Goshen.  He died February 15, 2014.

Survivors...

Jun 29, 2016

Tomie Lovell, 71, of Goshen, died at his home Wednesday, June 29, 2016.

He was born January 5, 1945 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to Charlie Mac and Velma Beatrice (Burson) Lovell.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Hess Lovell, two daughters, Jennifer Susanne Lovell and Jennifer Noele (Chris) Campos; a son, Kevin Baderdeen;...

Jun 29, 2016

Dorothy A. Lambert, 78, of Elkhart and formerly of Syracuse, died Wednesday morning, June 29, 2016, at her daughter’s home after a short illness.

She was born May 14, 1938 in Kentucky.

On December 31, 1963 she married Larry W. Lambert in Goshen.  He died September 2, 2010.

Survivors include a daughter, Cheryl...

Jun 27, 2016

Dolores Mae Hartzler, 81, of Syracuse, died early Monday morning, June 27, 2016 at Waterford Crossing.  She had been in failing health since December 2015.

She was born June 4, 1935 in Goshen to Volney George and Hazel Marie (Lewallen) Kammerdiener.

On December 30, 1954 she married John Samuel Hartzler in Syracuse.  He died February...