Steve Kauffman
Sep 21, 2025
Services will be live streamed on Thursday September 25th beginning at 10:30 a.m. EST. Click the following link to view. https://youtube.com/live/bLQ0atf2Z2M?feature=share
Steve Kauffman, 85, of Goshen, passed away on September 21, 2025. He was born June 27, 1940, in Sturgis, Michigan, to Alfred and Arie (Slabach) Kauffman.
On December 20, 1959, he married...
Neang Eav Chea
Sep 19, 2025
Neang Eav Chea, age 94, of Sturgis, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home early Friday morning, September 19, 2025.
She was born on January 2, 1931, in Kampong Cham Province, Cambodia, the daughter of the late Seng and Toie Tung.
Neang spent much of her early life in Cambodia, where she married Kokong Chea...
April L. Ba
Sep 19, 2025
Goshen – April L. Ba, 51, of Goshen, died on Friday, September 19, 2025 surrounded by her loving family, after an extended illness.
She was born May 21, 1974 in Mishawaka to John and Nancy (Collins) Wood.
On January 10, 2009 she married Assane Ba in Milford.
Survivors include her husband, Assane Ba;...
Maryann Sue Zerbe
Sep 18, 2025
Maryann S. Zerbe, 79, of Goshen, Indiana, passed away on September 18, 2025 surrounded by family. She was born April 12, 1946, in Elkhart to Charles and Mary (Yoder) Bailey.
A graduate of Concord high school in 1964 she also attended Manchester College where she met her husband John.
On June 19, 1966, she married...
Dorothy A. Robinson
Sep 17, 2025
Dorothy A. Robinson, 92, of Goshen died Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Waterford Crossing Health Campus.
She was born December 10, 1932 in Goshen to Donald R. and Hazel L. (Coulter) Garman.
On April 26, 1952 she married Patrick G. Robinson in Goshen and were married for 61 years.
Dorothy is survived by...
Darlene Kay Myers
Sep 16, 2025
Darlene “Dar” Sautter Myers, 67, made the transition to her heavenly home on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, passing away at home after a sudden illness.
She was born in Goshen on February 23, 1958, to Everett and Edith (Weaver) Sautter. On November 20, 1976, she was united in marriage to Brian Losee, who preceded her in death....
Shirley Marie Yoder
Sep 16, 2025
Shirley Marie (Hoover) Yoder, of Goshen, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025, at the age of 93 surrounded by family.
Born to Paul and Vera (Hill) Hoover on January 13, 1932, in Goshen, she attended Jefferson Township School in Goshen.
She married Bernard D. Yoder, January 1, 1949. He passed away April 20, 1999....
Karen Sue Looker
Sep 11, 2025
Karen Sue Looker, 86, Bristol, died peacefully at home, September 11, 2025.
She was born June 11, 1939 in Goshen, to Everett and Thelma (Prough) Campbell.
On June 27, 1961 she married James Looker in Goshen.
She is survived by her loving husband, and 4 children. Chuck (Amy) Looker of Goshen, Tony (Jennifer)...
Mabel Elizabeth Kalb
Sep 10, 2025
Mabel “Betty” Kalb, 96, of Bristol died on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Goshen Hospital.
She was born June 7, 1929 in Goshen to Oscar and Vera (Sheets) Kalb.
Preceding in death are siblings Mary (Chester) Bainter and John (Louise) Kalb.
There will be a memorial service on Sunday, September 28, 2025 from...
Albert "Red" Wayne Nisly
Sep 8, 2025
Albert “Red” Wayne Nisly, 88, of Goshen, died peacefully at Goshen Hospital Monday, September 8, 2025.
He was born April 16, 1937, in McMinnville, Oregon to Jacob and Anna (Weirich) Nisly.
On November 3, 1962, he married Amanda Gingerich in Arthur, Illinois. She preceded him in death last October.
He is survived by...
Margaret Cart
Sep 7, 2025
Margaret E. Cart, of Fort Wayne, 98, died on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Lincolnshire Place, Fort Wayne.
She was born April 24, 1927, to Clarence and Edna (Bonar) Diller.
Margaret married Harold J. Cart on June 1, 1946. He preceded her in death on Jan. 14, 2020.
Surviving are nieces, Cathy (Robert)...
Marta C. Bender
Sep 5, 2025
Marta C. Bender, 88, passed away at Greencroft Village in Goshen, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. C. K. Bender and Alice (Boren) Bender; her brother Dr. Robert A. (Judith) Bender and most recently by her sister Rebecca “Becka” Snider and partner Judi Moor. Marta was survived by her brother, Dr. Bruce H. (Sherry) Bender...
Janice M. Reaves
Sep 5, 2025
Janice M. Reaves, 83, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025 at her home.
She was born December 11, 1941 in Villa Rica, Georgia to Roy and Nora (Newell) Chandler.
She is survived by two sons, Steve Reaves, Mesa, Arizona and Jason (Alicia) Reaves, Elkhart; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Steve Sailor, Elkhart; and...
Mervin Miller
Sep 4, 2025
Mervin Miller, 88, died on September 4, 2025, at Greencroft Healthcare.
He was born September 2, 1937, in Millersburg, Ohio, to Eli and Marie (Schmucker) Miller.
Mervin married Sue Ann Fahnestock on September 20, 1958, in Manheim, Pennsylvania.
She survives, along with children Thomas (Sonya) Miller, Middlebury, Rufus (Jeanette) Miller, Harrisonburg, VA, Sharla...
Petro "Pete" Smediuk
Sep 2, 2025
Petro "Pete" Smediuk, 78, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away on September 2, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on January 6, 1947 in Rhine, Germany to Paul and Anna (Gudz) Smedziuk.
He is survived by his son, Rick Smediuk of Ligonier; grandson, Blain Michael Smediuk-Dotson; great-grandchildren, Landon and Rayne Dotson; four sisters, Lena Smediuk...
Opal Juday
Sep 2, 2025
Opal Juday, 98, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025 at Goshen Hospital.
She was born Feb. 18, 1927, in Cayuga, Indiana, to George and Edna (Arnold) Greenawalt.
She married George Juday on April 3, 1943, in Goshen. He preceded her in death on April 14, 2015.
Opal was a lifelong Goshen resident and a...
Jan Erb
Sep 2, 2025
Jan Lee Erb, 58, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at Goshen Hospital.
He was born January 3, 1967, in Goshen, to Lonnie and Linda (Webb) Erb.
Jan worked in construction and plastering for many years and also volunteered with the Benton Fire Department for 20 years. He attended Zion Community Church in Millersburg...
Claude Joseph Swartzendruber
Sep 1, 2025
Claude Joseph Swartzendruber, 95, of Goshen, Indiana, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025. He was born on July 14, 1930, in Bay Port, Michigan, to Joseph and Emma (Shetler) Swartzendruber.
On April 7, 1956, Claude married the love of his life, Shirley (Yoder), with whom he shared 69 years of marriage. Together they built a life...
William "Bill" Kitson
Sep 1, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BelQdW2lm5g
The Celebration of Life on Friday, September 5, will be live streamed, starting at 2 p.m. The link is above.
William “Bill” Kitson, 83, of Syracuse, passed away at his home on September 1, 2025.
He was born on November 8, 1941, in Kendallville, Indiana, the son of...
Jean Ann Oyer
Sep 1, 2025
Jean Ann Oyer, 87, of Goshen, died Monday, September 1, 2025 at Greencroft Healthcare.
She was born October 30, 1937 in Guthrie, Oklahoma to Clyde and Edna (Bauer) Benson.
On November 28, 1959 she married Bernard Oyer in Chicago, Illinois. He preceded her in death along with her parents.
She is survived by...
