Obituaries

Mar 16, 2016

Zelma May Folger, 72, of Syracuse, passed away at her home Wednesday, March 16, 2016

She was born February 26, 1944 in Elkhart to Henry LaMar and Dorothea (Mullen) Kilmer.

On May 18, 1963 she married Charles Ray Folger in Syracuse.  He died March 10, 2002.

Survivors include four children, Donna (Mitchell) Moseng...

Mar 14, 2016

Jack G. Cripe, 90, of Goshen, passed away Monday, March 14, 2016, at Greencroft Healthcare.

He was born August 17, 1925 in Goshen to Morris W. and Blanche (Pease) Cripe.

On January 11, 1947 he married Mary Etta Arnold at First Presbyterian Church, Goshen.  She died June 21, 2011.

Mr. Cripe is survived...

Mar 12, 2016

Frances L. Shrock, 95, of Elkhart and formerly of Goshen, passed away Saturday morning, March 12, 2016, at Riverside Village. She was born July 23, 1920 in Goshen to Dave and Della (Christner) Rathbin. Della passed away later that year and Frances was adopted by her aunt and uncle, Charles and Mabel Christner. She is survived by a daughter, Pam...

Mar 11, 2016

Theodore “Ted” C. Brilhart, 63, of Goshen, died unexpectedly Friday, March 11, 2016 at his home after a short illness.

He was born October 7, 1952 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania to Earle Rodney and Ruth Marnetta (Yake) Brilhart.

He is survived by a sister, Kathleen (Bruce Repko) Brilhart of Lincoln, Massachusetts and a brother, Dan (Terri...

Mar 10, 2016

H. Devon Schrock, 83, of Goshen died at IU Health Goshen Hospital on March 10, 2016.  He had been admitted on March 5.

He was born Aug. 24, 1932 in St. Joseph County to Herman and Pauline Weaver Schrock.

On July 5, 1958 he was married to Alice Ramer.  She died in October 1992.  On December 18,...

Mar 10, 2016

Barbara A. Renner, 82, of Goshen, passed away Thursday evening at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born September 5, 1933 in Shipshewana to Noah and Lovina (Miller) Hochstetler. On June 28, 1952 she married Lawrence E. Renner. He died October 27, 2005. Survivors include a daughter, Vickie L. Richardson and a son, Robert C. (Brenda) Renner, both of Goshen;...

Mar 9, 2016

Betty M. Myers, 93, of Goshen died Wednesday morning March 9, 2016 at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born June 16, 1922 in Ontario, Canada to Roy and Grace Swisher. On March 14, 1942 she married Mark Myers in Detroit. He survives along with a granddaughter, Stephanie Myers of Kalamazoo. She was preceded in death by her parents; two...

Mar 7, 2016

Donnabell Smoker, 91, of Goshen died Monday afternoon, March 7, 2016 at the Maples at Waterford Crossing. She was born September 13, 1924 in New Paris to John and Marie (Hepler) Smith. On August 16, 1945 she married Byron Smoker at First Brethren Church, New Paris. He died July 18, 2007. Survivors include two children, Doug (Sara) Smoker, Goshen and...

Mar 7, 2016

David Frederick Blough was born in Goshen on June 20, 1951 to Dorothy and Duane Blough. He lost his life in a farm accident on Monday, March 7, 2016. David graduated from Jefferson High School in 1969 and attended Goshen College for two years. After transferring to Purdue University, he graduated with honors in 1973 in the School of Animal...

Mar 6, 2016

Jacqueline Patricia Kurtz, 87, of Goshen, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016 at the Cottage Garden. She was born August 23, 1928 in Goshen to Elmer Frank Harsh and Rachel Mary (Rock) Smith. On September 27, 1946 she married Donald F. Kurtz in New Paris. He died Aug ust 9, 2008. Survivors include three sons, D. Steven Kurtz of Broomfield,...

Mar 3, 2016

Nancy L. Davis, 76, of Goshen, passed away Thursday evening, March 3, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born May 11, 1939 in Nappanee to Otto and Mary Ellen (Thomas) Robison. On May 24, 1957 she married Norman E. Davis in Gravelton. He died February 12, 2008. Nancy is survived by three children, Donna (Denny) Brodock, Trish Davis...

Mar 1, 2016

Esther Louise (Eash) Yoder, 89, of Goshen, died Tuesday morning, March 1, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born February 20, 1927 in Hollsopple, Pennsylvania the fifth daughter of Sem K. and Suie (Blough) Eash. On April 14, 1949 she married Henry Edward Yoder in Hollsopple and enjoyed 55 years together until his death June 16, 2004. To...

Feb 29, 2016

Twila J. Nafziger, 87, of Goshen, passed away early Monday morning, February 29, 2016, at Greencroft Healthcare after a decade long battle with Alzheimer ’s disease. She was born June 15, 1928 near Orrville, Ohio to Harry and Esther (Hostetler) Hostetler. On June 22, 1952 she married Myrl Nafziger in Smithville, Ohio. He survives along with five children, Mark (Cleo)...

Feb 28, 2016

Zayden Michael Compton, one hour old, died Sunday, February 28, 2016 at IU Health Goshen Hospital. He is survived by his mother and father, Brittany Compton and Christopher Sobeck, both of Goshen; and grandparents, Liza Mast, Michael Sobeck, Monica Flores, Chad Stump, and Beulah and Robert Compton. Cremation will take place at Yoder-Culp Crematory.

Feb 27, 2016

Mary Jane Showers, 86, of Goshen, was received into the presence of her Lord Jesus Christ early Saturday morning, February 27, 2016 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Center, Milford. She was born August 12, 1929 in DuBois, Pennsylvania to Merritt C. and Susie A. (Spicher) Bundy. On December 22, 1951 she married Louis H. Showers in DuBois. He survives along...

Feb 27, 2016

Donna Marie Berkey, 54, of Goshen, died Saturday afternoon, February 27, 2016 at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She had been in failing health. She was born February 17, 1962 in Chicago to Donald J. (Katie) Hoffman and Kathleen Schauer. Survivors include three children, Tabitha Victor of Milford, Ohio, Stephen Berkey of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Ian Berkey of Goshen; and...

Feb 25, 2016

Elizabeth Yoder, 94, of Goshen, passed away Thursday evening, February 25, 2016 at IU Health Goshen Hospital where she had been five days. She was born February 15, 1922 in Dodge City, Kansas to Enos and Lydia (Miller) Bontrager. On June 13, 1942 she married Trennis Yoder in Middlebury. He died Nov. 14, 2001. Survivors include two daughters, Joan (Lloyd)...

Feb 25, 2016

Jesse Douglas, 63, of Goshen passed away Thursday afternoon, February 25, 2016 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born March 20, 1952 in Whitley County, Kentucky to Joe Howard and Hattie (Slaven) Douglas. He is survived by many children; a brother, LeRoy Douglas of Oakland County, Indiana; a niece, Lisa Damron and two nephews, Randy Damron and Joey Douglas. He...

Feb 25, 2016

Sharon Elaine (Weaver) Petgen, 75, of Goshen, passed away Thursday morning, February 25, 2016, at her home from cancer. She was born December 24, 1940 near Wakarusa to Elmer L. and Hazel (Loucks) Weaver. On October 13, 1962 she married John N. Petgen in Goshen. He survives along with their children, Michele R. (Todd) Condon of Jonestown, Pennsylvania, Ryan T....

Feb 25, 2016

John S. Hartzler, 87, of Syracuse died Thursday morning, February 25, 2016 at IU Health Goshen Hospital. He was born July 22, 1928 in Flint, Michigan to John S. and Martha Fern (Morningstar) Hartzler. On December 30, 1954 he married Dolores M. Kammerdiener in Syracuse. She survives along with a daughter, Linda (Roger) Bertram of Cromwell; two sons, Daniel J....