Obituaries

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...

Jun 25, 2016

Joanne Penland, 87, of Goshen passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Greencroft Healthcare after declining health since January 2016.

She was born November 5, 1928 in Goshen to Paul and Ruby (Smoker) Unzicker.

On September 17, 1950 she married Olan G. Penland.  He preceded her in death July 1, 1992.  She later married Richard Sheline November...

Jun 23, 2016

Celeste G. French, 84, passed away peacefully of natural causes, on Thursday, June 23, 2016, in her home at Greencroft, Goshen. She enjoyed good health, a keen intellect, and warm conversations with family and friends to her last day.

Celeste was born on December 18, 1931, to Bessie and Edward Gourdeau, both medical professionals who helped to...

Jun 20, 2016

Wanda N. Martsolf, 86, of Syracuse and formerly of Goshen, died Monday, June 20, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse.

She was born September 24, 1929 in Rocky Branch, Kentucky to Elisha and Rebecca (Watson) Spradlin.

She is survived by a daughter, Bess (John) Stetler, Goshen; a son, Richard (Janet) Doerscher, North Webster; seven grandchildren;...

Jun 18, 2016

Wayne M. Yontz, 74, of Goshen, passed away unexpectedly Saturday evening, June 18, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital.

He was born July 7, 1941 in Goshen to Herbert William and Isabelle (McDonald) Yontz.

On August 24, 1974 he married Rama Jo Widner.  She died October 21, 2013.

Survivors include three children, Douglas...

Jun 15, 2016

Dennis E. Martin, 67, of Goshen, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

He was born February 14, 1949 in Harrisonburg, Virginia to Jacob Weldon and Sarah Lorene (Troyer) Martin.

On June 15, 1974 he married Harriet Schrock in Goshen.

She survives along with two sons, Rev. David...

Jun 15, 2016

Beaux Allen Detwiler, of Goshen, was born  May 27, 2015 in Indianapolis to James and Ariel (Kendrick) Detwiler.  On June 15, 2016 after valiantly fighting a battle with congenital heart disease, Beaux's heart finally became whole in the arms of Jesus. Along with his parents, survivors include two brothers, Ayden and Gavin and a new brother or sister on...

Jun 14, 2016

John Mathew, 75, of Goshen, passed away Tuesday morning, June 14, 2016,  at IU Health Goshen Hospital.

He was born November 11, 1940 in Punnavely, India to T.J. and Annamma John.

In 1970 he married Annie Joseph in Kerala, India.  They moved to Elkhart County in 1973.

She survives along with two sons,...