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Richard Lee Mullins

Richard Lee Mullins

Mar 20, 2025

Richard Lee Mullins, 68, of Elkhart, died Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Elkhart General Hospital.

He was born August 14, 1956 in Elkhart to Hansel Lee and Ella Jean (Duff) Mullins.

Richard is survived by his longtime loving companion, Jo Anna Price and a sister, Terry (Charlie) McCoy of Cookeville, Tennessee.

A gifted...

Susan L. Meek

Susan L. Meek

Mar 19, 2025

Susan L. Meek, 83, of Goshen died Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Goshen Hospital.

She was born May 22, 1941 in Chicago to Franklin and Dorothy (Rae) Herdrich.

She is survived by special friend, Milt Karesh; children, Lisa Meade of Goshen, Ellen Bruner,of Syracuse, Angela (Kent) Nine of Syracuse, Michael Meek of Indianapolis, and Anthony...

Dean Raymond Alpers

Dean Raymond Alpers

Mar 19, 2025

Dean Raymond Alpers, aged 73, of Oak Forest, IL, passed away on March 19, 2025, in Goshen, IN.

Born on September 29, 1951, Dean dedicated many years to his profession as a semi-truck tire repairman. He was the proud owner of his own tire repair business before transitioning to work at Stony Tire.

Dean is...

Robert N. Schnell

Robert N. Schnell

Mar 18, 2025

Robert N. Schnell, 95, Goshen, died 10:48 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.

He was born February 9, 1930, in Chicago, IL, to William & Evelyn Schnell.

On October 22, 1949, he married Bobbie Jo (Stewart) Schnell. She died March 1, 2025.

Surviving are Jo, three children, Scott Schnell, Peggy (David) Ganger, Michael...

George A. Kauchak

George A. Kauchak

Mar 17, 2025

George A. Kauchak, 88, of Goshen, passed away peacefully Monday, March 17, 2025, at Waterford Crossing Heath Campus.

He was born February 20, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois to Frank A. and Lillian E. (Werner) Kauchak and Married Sharon M. Antilla on September 10, 1960 in Whiting, Indiana.

George is survived and missed by his loving...

Scott G. Shannon

Scott G. Shannon

Mar 17, 2025

Scott G. Shannon, 71, of Millersburg died unexpectedly Monday, March 17, 2025 at his home of natural causes.

He was born September 17, 1953 in Goshen to Robert and Marilyn (Jensen) Shannon.

On June 6, 1976 he married C. Jean Otto in New Paris.

She survives along with his mother, Marilyn of  Syracuse;...

Emil Robert Belle

Emil Robert Belle

Mar 17, 2025

Emil Robert “Bob” Belle, 90, of Goshen, died at his home on Monday, March 17, 2025.

He was born on December 6, 1934, in Syracuse, New York, to Emil and Isoline Rita (Petrilli) Belle.

Bob married Elizabeth Ritchie and they were married for 56 years, and she died in 2012. He then married Sharon McAvoy...

Patty L. Herschberger

Patty L. Herschberger

Mar 16, 2025

Patty L. Herschberger, 76, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025 at Waterford Crossing Health Campus, Goshen.

She was born December 10, 1948 in Goshen to Willis and Lucielle (Fowler) McConnell.

On November 20, 1971 she married Larry M. Herschberger in Wakarusa at the Missionary Church.

He survives along with a son, Jason (Tracie)...

Michael D. O'Connell

Michael D. O'Connell

Mar 15, 2025

Michael D. O'Connell, 74, of New Paris, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born September 23, 1950 in Wabash, Indiana, son of Claris Lee and Marjorie (Patkus) O'Connell .

On December 30, 1978 he married Jana Wood in Warsaw.

Surviving are wife, Jana O'Connell;...

Margaret Richcreek Hunley

Margaret Richcreek Hunley

Mar 15, 2025

Margaret E. Richcreek Hunley, 75, of Goshen passed away peacefully at home Saturday, March 15, 2025.

She was born December 4, 1949 in New Castle, Wyoming to John and Nancy (Mullen) Bryant.

She is survived by her husband Bill Hunley; children, Bill Richcreek and Tina Silcox, both of Goshen; grandchildren, Michael Richcreek, Brittany Silcox, Lisa...

David Hooley

David Hooley

Mar 14, 2025

David L. Hooley, Fort Wayne, 87, died Friday, March 14, 2025 at Stillwater Hospice Home.

He was born June 5, 1937 in Elkhart to Orvin and Pauline (Miller) Hooley.

On September 12, 1959 he married Lois Jean Yoder in Midland, Michigan. She died November 14, 2015.

Survivors include three children, Jane’e (Brad) Bontrager,...

Florence N. Swihart

Florence N. Swihart

Mar 14, 2025

Florence N. Swihart, 80, of Goshen died Friday, March 14, 2025 at home surrounded by family.

She was born August 18, 1944 in Warsaw, Indiana.

Survivors include three children, James (Kimberly) Butler, Martin Butler and Rosie Miller; seven grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren, with a great-great grandchild on the way; and siblings Carol Zook and...

Sarah E. Roeder

Sarah E. Roeder

Mar 14, 2025

The funeral service will be livestreamed.  This link will go live 5 to 10 minutes prior to the

funeral service Yoder-Culp Funeral Home

Live Stream link:

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Sarah E. Roeder, 82, of Goshen passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025 at Greencroft Healthcare....

Sandra G. Bartley

Sandra G. Bartley

Mar 13, 2025

Sandra G. Bartley, 71, of Middlebury passed away, Thursday, March 13, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born April 13, 1953 in Marion to George and Mary (Fetter) Hurst. They preceded her in death.

On May 29, 1976 she married Harold “Hal” Bartley in Marion.

He survives along with...

William Hostetter

William Hostetter

Mar 13, 2025

William “Bill” L. Hostetter, of Nappanee, passed away March 13, 2025 in McAllen, Texas.

Bill was born in Nappanee on January 14, 1928 to Russell and Edna (Yoder) Hostetter.

On October 2, 1949 he married Verna Lou “Nook” Arnott, she preceded him in death on January 2, 2000, he then married Carolyn (Brewer) Varvel on...

Seth T. Donnelly

Seth T. Donnelly

Mar 12, 2025

Seth T. Donnelly, 38, of Goshen passed away early Wednesday morning, March 12, 2025 at his home, from natural causes.

Seth was born February 11, 1987 to Richard and Ellen (Clouse) Donnelly, in Ithaca, NY.

He attended college at Holy Cross University and the University of Alaska at Anchorage.

Seth enjoyed coaching, he...

Patricia A. Eash

Patricia A. Eash

Mar 12, 2025

The service will be livestreamed.  This link will go live 5 to 10 minutes prior to the

11 a.m. (EST) March 17, 2025 funeral service

Yoder-Culp Funeral Home

Live Stream link:

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Patricia A. “Patty” Eash, 82, of Goshen...

David F. Bontrager

David F. Bontrager

Mar 11, 2025

David F. Bontrager, 83, of Goshen, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Waterford Crossing Health Care.

He was born July 21, 1941 in Middlebury to Manas J. and Lydia Ann (Miller) Bontrager.

On January 28, 1962 he married Mary Ellen Kropf at Griner Church. She died June 15, 2018.

Survivors include three...

Betty Jane Hoogenboom

Betty Jane Hoogenboom

Mar 7, 2025

Betty Jane Hoogenboom of Goshen, Indiana, lived for 102 years and 4 days, and at this very moment is experiencing joy beyond our wildest dreams. Jesus welcomed Betty into His arms in Heaven on March 7, 2025, in the company of those waiting eagerly to greet her, including beloved husband James (Jim) R. Hoogenboom, parents Hester M. and Lewis...

Ralph D. Dragoo

Ralph D. Dragoo

Mar 7, 2025

Ralph D. Dragoo, 93, of Bowling Green, Kentucky and formerly of Goshen, Indiana, passed away peacefully Friday, March 7, 2025, at the Chandler Park Assisted Living facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky, where he resided.

He was born November 21, 1931, in Mooreland, Indiana, to Jearl and Evelyn (Harris) Dragoo.

On November 22, 1951, he married...

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