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James "Jim" Clark Freeman

James "Jim" Clark Freeman

Nov 30, 2024

James “Jim” Clark Freeman, 76, of Elkhart, died Saturday, November 30, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born April 19, 1948 in Monroe, Michigan to Donald Lawrence and Helen Elizabeth (Halasz) Freeman.

On April 18, 1992 he married Pamela Kay Hoover in Nashville, Tennessee.

Survivors in addition to his...

Theresa E. Ratliff

Theresa E. Ratliff

Nov 26, 2024

Theresa E. Ratliff, 68, of Elkhart died Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at her home.

She was born October 31, 1956 in Elkhart.

On August 27, 2003 she married Steven Ratliff in Elkhart.

He survives along with her mother, Beverly (Veatch) Flowers of Elkhart; children, Teka (Darrin), Travis, Charles, and Tammy; 11 grandchildren; seven...

Belva K. Moles

Belva K. Moles

Nov 25, 2024

Belva Katherine Moles, 79, of Goshen passed away after a short illness on Monday, November 25, 2024 at Esther’s House in Elkhart.

She was born April 29, 1945, in Miami, West Virginia, to Percy and Dorothy (Stanley) Howell.

Belva married Fred Moles, Jr., on October 21, 1960. He preceded her in death on June 7,...

Barbara Ellen (Mast) Kling Allyn

Barbara Ellen (Mast) Kling Allyn

Nov 25, 2024

Barbara Ellen (Mast) Kling Allyn, 84, of Goshen, passed away on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, at Waterford Healthcare Campus.

She was born April 15, 1940, in Middlebury, to Joe and Edna (Miller) Mast.

In 1970 she married Wendel Kling who passed away in 1986. In 1990, Barbara married John H. Allyn who survives.

...

Poeun Thong

Poeun Thong

Nov 25, 2024

In Loving Memory of Poeun Thong

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Poeun Thong, age 68, on November 25, 2024, following a sudden intraventricular hemorrhage. He passed at Elkhart General Hospital.

Poeun was a devoted partner to Thuon Thang and a proud father to his son, Tony Ngam, godfather to...

Deborah Faye Campbell

Deborah Faye Campbell

Nov 24, 2024

Deborah Faye Campbell, 72, of Goshen, died Sunday, November 24, 2024 at home surrounded by her family.

She was born June 30, 1952 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania to Jesse and Donna (Wills) Campbell.

She is survived by two children, Carrie (Terry) Jones of Goshen, and Richard (Amber Renee) Barnes Jr., of Goshen, four grandchildren, Brenton...

Robert D. Hayes

Robert D. Hayes

Nov 23, 2024

Robert D. Hayes, 85 passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Goshen Hospital.

He was born April 5, 1939 in Racine, Wisconsin to Ralph and Gertrude (Miller) Hayes.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years, whom he married August 5, 1961, Mary (Montgomery) Hayes; son, Richard (Kristin) Hayes of Goshen; grandchildren, Zachary (Macalya) Hayes and...

Diane M. Maloney

Diane M. Maloney

Nov 18, 2024

Diane M. Maloney, 79, of Goshen passed away Monday, November 18, 2024 at her home.

She was born July 28, 1945 in Goshen to Duerill and Gladys (Wogoman) Evans.

She is survived by her daughter, Tonya Campbell, a brother, Roger Evans, and a large extended family.

Along with her parents, she was preceded...

Marvin P. Bartel

Marvin P. Bartel

Nov 18, 2024

Marvin P. Bartel, age 87, passed away on November 18, 2024 at his home in Goshen, Indiana. Marvin was born on January 26, 1937 to Linda (Penner) Bartel (1902-1941) and Henry H. Bartel (1901-1977). He descended from immigrant farmers and farmer-preachers from Prussia, now Poland. He grew up on a farm in Hillsboro, Kansas with his older brothers, Floyd...

Max L. Grimshaw

Max L. Grimshaw

Nov 17, 2024

Max Grimshaw, born in Oak Park, Illinois, died Sunday, November 17, 2024 at the age of 98 in Syracuse, Indiana.

He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Betty; four children; 17 grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren.

In his wife’s words, “He was a gentle, faithful man. He lived like he should and he followed...

Robert E. Isabell Sr.

Robert E. Isabell Sr.

Nov 15, 2024

The service will be live-streamed.

This link will go live 5 to 10 minutes prior to the funeral service, Tuesday, November 26, 4:00 p.m. EST

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On November 15, 2024, at 2:25 a.m., Robert E. Isabell Sr. passed away in Goshen, Indiana, surrounded by the love of...

Loretta Kay Lambright

Loretta Kay Lambright

Nov 15, 2024

Loretta Kay Lambright, 81, of Syracuse died Friday, November 15, 2024 at Majestic Care of West Allen, Fort Wayne.

She was born September 9, 1943 in Elkhart to Jonas and Mary (Kauffman) Nisley.

She is survived by her husband, Vern Lambright; two children, Cheryl (Willy Boxley) Hoover and Bryan Hoover; step-daughter, Traca (John) Beck; five...

Yvonne N. Scott

Yvonne N. Scott

Nov 10, 2024

Yvonne Noreen (Marks) Scott, 82, of Syracuse, IN, bravely fought cancer and died peacefully while surrounded by family on Sunday, November 10, 2024.

She was born on March 10, 1942 in Chicago Heights, IL.

Yvonne is survived by her loving husband, Kenneth Scott; her son, John (Sue) Scott, granddaughters, Megan and Emily Scott, and her...

Ruth Burmeister

Ruth Burmeister

Nov 9, 2024

Ruth (Brubacher) Burmeister, age 97, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024 at her home in Goshen. She was born December 11, 1926 in Elkhart County, Indiana, the oldest daughter of William and Annie S. (Weaver) Brubacher.

On Sept. 5, 1954 she married Henry F. Burmeister of Los Angeles, California.  They were married 70 years. He survives with...

Darlene Pinion

Darlene Pinion

Nov 6, 2024

Darlene Joyce Pinion, 60, passed away at her home on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.

She was born on October 25, 1964 in Goshen, to Gene and Donna Neumann.

She met David Pinion in the Bahamas while on vacation, and they married on August 12, 1989. He survives, along with children Kelsey Nesbitt and Chase Pinion;...

Zachary R. Ross

Zachary R. Ross

Nov 6, 2024

Zachary R. Ross, 35, of Goshen, died unexpectedly Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Goshen Hospital.

Born March 16, 1989 in Elkhart, Zachary was preceded in death by his mother, Rebecca Sue Ross; his father, Bruce Nickles; and a half sister, Kelly Nickles.

Survivors include six half siblings, Brittany (Samantha) Ross of Elkhart, Bruce, Christopher and...

Koby Erb

Koby Erb

Nov 3, 2024

Goshen – Koby A. Erb, 25, died unexpectedly, Sunday, November 3, 2024 at his home.

He was born August 1, 1999 in Goshen.

He is survived by his father, Jon Erb; mother and step-father, Kimberly (Yoder) and Mark Soncarty; paternal and maternal grandparents; three brothers; a sister; two step siblings; and nine nieces and nephews....

Lloyd E. Lilly

Lloyd E. Lilly

Nov 1, 2024

Yoder-Culp Funeral Home

Live Stream link will go live 5 to 10 minutes prior to service:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3Bk_heBuiMErAWRfv-1nQ/live

Lloyd E. Lilly, 93, of Goshen died Friday, November 1, 2024 at Greencroft Healthcare.

He was born June 14, 1931 in Bronson, Michigan to Marshall and Caroline (Thurber)...

Roxanna Kyle

Roxanna Kyle

Oct 29, 2024

Roxanna Kyle, 69, of Goshen, died Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Esther’s House Center for Hospice.

She was born January 22, 1955 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Arlo Milton and Grace (Baird) Blalock.

On June 16, 1972 she married Garen Kyle in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Garen survives along with a daughter, Carrie Kyle of Goshen;...

Pamela Sue Kiser

Pamela Sue Kiser

Oct 29, 2024

Pamela S. Kiser, 72, died Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation in Elkhart.

She was born November 3, 1951 in Goshen to Norman E. and Cora (Miller) Wert.

On May 1, 1971 she married Lewis “Dean” Kiser in North Webster. He died October 7, 2014.

She is survived by...

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