Thelma June Chrisman
Apr 28, 2026
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Thelma June Chrisman, 94, died on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Waterford Crossing Healthcare.
She was born April 24, 1932, in York Township, Elkhart County, to Perry and Lottie (Bowman) Grosse.
Thelma married Chauncey Chrisman on September 18, 1953, in Goshen. He preceded her...
Shari A. Burris
Apr 28, 2026
Shari A. Burris, 60, of Goshen, died on April 28, 2026. She was born on October 30, 1965, to Donald Burris Sr. and Trudy (Elkins) Cox.
Shari is survived by her siblings, Donald Jr. (Kay) Burris, Goshen, David Fields, Florida, Melissa (Dan) Emerick, Millersburg, and Kevin Fields, Iowa; six nephews; 12 nieces; and many great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death...
Eloise Schrock
Apr 27, 2026
Lola Eloise Miller Bontrager Schrock died April 27, 2026 at Greencroft Goshen Healthcare.
Born June 21, 1927 in Lagrange County to Malvin P. and Anna M. (Yoder) Miller, Eloise was raised on the family farm near Middlebury. She received her nurse’s training at La Junta Mennonite School of Nursing in La Junta, Colorado and worked as a registered nurse in a...
Karlynne Birmele
Apr 27, 2026
Karlynne Marie Birmele, 52, of South Bend, passed away on April 27, 2026.
She was born on October 14, 1973, in St. Monroe, Louisiana, to Linda Lou (Westveer) Hollandsworth.
Karlynne is survived by her husband at the time of passing, Patrick Birmele and her three children, Dylan (Zarah) Osterkamp, Skyler Fluharty and Dakota Birmele; her beloved grandchildren, Liam Buda, Aleah Buda, Xailey...
Marietta Lambdin
Apr 27, 2026
Marietta “Mardi” W. Lambdin, 61, of Goshen, died Monday, April 27, 2026.
She was born September 30, 1964, in LaGrange to William and Lettie (Eash) Bontrager. On October 18, 1997, she married Timothy Lambdin in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
Mardi is survived by her son, Jeremy Mullett of Goshen; her grandson, Elijah Mullett; her sisters, Arlene (David) Herschberger of Ligonier, Ada (Earnest) Yoder of...
Reginald B. Blackmer
Apr 24, 2026
Reginald B.”Reg” Blackmer, 85 of New Paris died Friday, April 24, 2026 at his home surrounded by family of natural causes.
He was born June 15, 1940 in Whiting, Vermont to Harry and Chastina (Ferson) Blackmer.
On June 3, 1960 he married Charlotte Ayer in Brandon, Vermont. She survives along with daughters Marsha (DeWayne) Patrick of Topeka and Pamela (Dan) Vines of...
Gabriela Moore
Apr 23, 2026
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Gabriela Andréa Moore, 65, of Goshen, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family after a two-year battle with cancer. She was born on August 30, 1960, in Montevideo,...
Dennis L. Roberts
Apr 18, 2026
Dennis L. Roberts, 79, died Saturday, April 18, 2026 at his home due to natural causes.
He was born May 25, 1946 in Elkhart to Kenneth D. Roberts and Ruth (Everest) Roberts.
They preceded him in death along with a brother, Kenneth “Duane” Roberts, Jr.
Survivors include four sons, Gary (Fran) Roberts of Elkhart, Larry Roberts of Warsaw, Mark Roberts and Mike (Marisa)...
Ronald "Abe" Bernstein
Apr 18, 2026
Ronald “Abe” Bernstein, 82, of Goshen, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
He was born on August 1, 1943, in Indianapolis to Joseph and Sara (Platt) Bernstein. On August 10, 1968, he married Jo Ellen (Falvey) Bernstein in Winamac, Indiana, beginning a lifelong partnership built on love and devotion.
Abe is survived by his wife, Jo Ellen Bernstein, and his...
Martini Janz
Apr 18, 2026
Our beloved mother, Martini Alma (Reimer) Janz, 98, of Goshen, Indiana died on April 18, 2026, at Greencroft Healthcare. She was born in Steinbach, Manitoba on May 15, 1927, to John H. W. Reimer and Anna (Toews) Reimer. She married Arthur Barkman Janz in Steinbach on September 1, 1946.
Mom and Dad were both members of the Evangelical Mennonite Brethren Church...
Cynthia Stallman
Apr 16, 2026
Cynthia L. Stallman, 67, of Goshen, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026.
She was born on December 24, 1958, in Huntington, Indiana, to Thomas McNally and Roxanna (Swindler) Kline.
Cynthia will be lovingly remembered by her children: Mark Stallman of Tennessee; Tim (Annalee) Stallman of Massachusetts; Jeremiah (Alene) Stallman of Virginia; and Ben (Laura) Stallman of California. She is also...
Paul O'Harris
Apr 14, 2026
Paul O’Harris, 88, of Goshen, Indiana, passed away on April 14, 2026.
He was born on July 15, 1937, in Flint, Michigan, to Lon and Mable (Stenabaugh) O’Harris.
Paul is survived by his previous spouse and good friend, Dorothy O’Harris; his sons, Craig O’Harris and Dean O’Harris of Phoenix, Arizona; and his stepson, Kenneth (Sharon) Bennett Jr. of Millersburg. He is also...
Fred Abney
Apr 14, 2026
Goshen- Fred Alan Abney, 71, died on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at his home under the care of Goshen Hospice.
He was born on April 21, 1954, in Middletown, Ohio, to Ruby Abney and Lora Lee (Harrington) Slapak.
Fred married his wife of 53 years, Cindy Berkman, on June 16, 1972, in Goshen.
She survives, along with their two sons, Floyd and Jamie...
Marie Metzler
Apr 14, 2026
Marie Metzler, 73, of Goshen died Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Greencroft Healthcare.
Marie was born July 17, 1952 in Elkhart, one of nine children born to Raymond L. and Ruth B. (Chambers) Metzler.
Marie never married. She is survived by her brothers, Allen (Ada) Metzler of Goshen, Stanley (Carol) Metzler of Wakarusa, John (Judy) Metzler of Mesa, Arizona, Donald (Pat) Metzler...
Marilyn Virginia Oplinger
Apr 13, 2026
Marilyn Virginia Oplinger, 91, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, April 13, 2026. She was born on January 10, 1935, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Edgar and Phyllis (Hensler) Jones.
On January 28, 1956, she married David Oplinger in Chicago, IL. He preceded her in death on May 19, 2024. Also...
Joseph Michael Wade
Apr 13, 2026
Joseph Michael Wade was born November 12, 2000, to Fr. Matthew and Kelly Wade of Goshen, Indiana. The youngest of five siblings, Joseph paved his own way in the world, leading with his vibrant personality and big heart in all that he did.
Joseph attended Goshen Public Schools where he enjoyed music, creative writing, and the GHS Dive Team, later pouring...
Mervin D. Chupp
Apr 10, 2026
Mervin David Chupp, 91, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026, at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen.
He was born Oct. 21, 1934, in Goshen, Indiana to Enos J. and Elizabeth Ann “Lizzie” (Hostetler) Chupp.
On January 27, 1957, he married Edna Ruth Eigsti who preceded him in death in January 2022. Mervin is survived by a son, Brent (Lauri) Chupp, Goshen; four grandchildren, 3...
Gregory Winegardner
Apr 8, 2026
Gregory Albert Winegardner, 56, of Goshen, Indiana, passed away on April 8, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on July 25, 1969, in Lima, Ohio, to Larry Winegardner and Bessie (DeRossett) Swartz.
Gregory was the owner of Spectrum Covenant Carpet Cleaning Services and was known for his strong work ethic and dedication to those he served. He enjoyed golfing, cheering on...
LaVerda Simmons
Apr 5, 2026
LaVerda Sue (Schrock) Simmons, 83, of Goshen, Indiana, passed away peacefully on
April 5, 2026, at the Brickyard Care Center in Elkhart.
She was born on September 24, 1942, in Plain City, Ohio to Rueben and Anna (Yoder)
Schrock.
LaVerda is lovingly remembered by her children, Scott Miller of Goshen, Indiana, and
Sheila (Greg) Andrea of Marion, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She is
also survived...
Betty Ann (Berkey) Halsey
Apr 5, 2026
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Betty Ann (Berkey) Halsey, 84, of Goshen, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2026. She was born on February 12, 1942, in Syracuse, Indiana, to William and Dorothy (Cundiff) Halsey.
She married Wayne Berkey, who preceded her in death.
Betty is lovingly remembered...
