Obituaries

Mar 20, 2016

Jane Marie Hershberger, 75, of Indianapolis and formerly of LaGrange, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016 at North Capitol Nursing and Rehabilitation.

She was born April 16, 1940 in LaGrange to Amos and Elsie Elmina (Eash) Bontrager.

On December 4, 1960 she married Calvin R. Hershberger in LaGrange.  He died December 27, 1978.

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Mar 19, 2016

Sharon Kay Babin, 68, of LaGrange, formerly of Goshen, died Saturday morning, March 19, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.

She was born July 25, 1947 in Goshen to Willard and Dorothy (Sumpter) Schmucker.

Survivors include two sons, Michael (Nancy) Babin of New Paris and Marc Babin of Sarasota, Florida; six grandchildren; a sister, Joyce...

Mar 18, 2016

Evelyn Burtsfield, 84, of Goshen passed away Friday evening, March 18, 2016 at IU Health Goshen Hospital following an extended illness.

She was born July 3, 1931 in Elkhart County to Herbert and Grace (Musselman) Stroup.

On May 10, 1953 she married Don E. Burtsfield in Millersburg.  They enjoyed 62 wonderful years together.

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Mar 17, 2016

Donald Lee Rosetto, 60, of Goshen passed away peacefully on March 17, 2016.

He was born October 24, 1955 in Niles, Michigan to Salvatore and Mary (Hickey) Rosetto.

He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Debra (De Zwarte) and his siblings; Sally (Marion) Wiseman of Cookeville, Tenn., John Rosetto, Sr. of South Bend,...

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...