Mary Ellen Otto
Nov 8, 2025
Mary Ellen Otto, 80, of Elkhart passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Esther’s Hospice House.
She was born May 30, 1945 in Arthur, Illinois, one of five children born to Levi and Ella (Beachy) Otto. They preceded her in death along with her step-mother, Annie (Miller) Otto; sister, Martha Fern Otto, brother, Milton Otto and Larry Otto, son of Levi...
Lucille Mae Swartzendruber
Nov 7, 2025
Lucille Mae Swartzendruber, age 100, of Goshen, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Greencroft.
She was born October 10, 1925, in Goshen, Indiana, to Christian L. and Mina Amanda (Roth) Graber. On May 3, 1949, she married Harold Leon Swartzendruber in Goshen.
She was preceded in death by her parents as well her loving husband, Harold; two sons, David...
Jeremiah Clawson
Nov 7, 2025
Jeremiah Clawson (24) of Dowagiac, Michigan, passed away on November 7, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, surrounded by his family and loved ones.
Jeremiah Eugene Clawson was born to Marty Clawson and Misty Stephens (Trenshaw) on February 14, 2001, in Goshen, Indiana. He moved to Dowagiac, Michigan, in 2018. He went to Goshen schools and later Dowagiac High School....
Rita Ann Menges
Nov 7, 2025
Rita Ann Menges, 70, of Goshen died Friday, November 7, 2025 at Waterford Crossing Health Campus.
She was born November 27, 1954 in Goshen to David and Joan (Culp) Mayberry.
On October 31, 2002 she married David T. Menges in Roswell, New Mexico. He survives.
Also surviving are children, Frederick (Jennifer) Welker, David J. (Alison) Welker, Lisa Menges, William J. (Tabitha) Menges and...
Charles "CJ" E. Stults III
Nov 5, 2025
Charles E. Stults III “CJ”, 40, of Goshen died Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
He was born October 6, 1985 in Elkhart to Charles E. Stults, Jr. and Cindy (Layman) Stults.
For those who knew CJ, he had a big personality with a kind heart and a fierce love of his nieces and nephews. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Indiana University in...
Adlai A. Schrock
Nov 5, 2025
Adlai Schrock, 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 5, 2025.
He was born August 28, 1946 in Arthur, Illinois to Andrew and Druscilla (Yoder) Schrock as the 4th of 6 children. From his Amish parents he inherited a strong, quiet work ethic and a joy of working with his hands. He was a gifted carpenter and could trim a house...
John Lee Campbell
Nov 4, 2025
John Lee Campbell, 54, of Mishawaka died Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.
He was born May 29, 1971, in Goshen to Chester and Mary Ellen (Schrock) Campbell.
Survivors include his mother, Mary Ellen; spouse, Melissa Martin; daughters, Lilly Campbell and Brooke Campbell; and three grandchildren.
Also surviving are three siblings, Jodi Campbell, Glen Campbell and Tony Campbell and many...
Phillip Lee Juif
Nov 3, 2025
Phillip Lee Juif, 90, of Goshen, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025, at Greencroft Healthcare. He was born on June 26, 1935, in Albion, Indiana, to Alexis P. and Jesse (Speaker) Juif.
On November 26, 1955, Phillip married Ruth Ann Hass, and together they shared nearly 70 years of love and devotion.
Phillip is survived by his loving wife, Ruth Ann; three...
Vernon Lee King
Nov 2, 2025
Vernon Lee King was born on April 14, 1944 to Allen and Fanny (Yutzy) King, dairy farmers in Hutchinson, Kansas. He learned the value of hard work at an early age, choring before the use of modern machinery. From a one-room-school in Haven and high school at Hesston Academy in Kansas, Vernon went on to Goshen College in Indiana where...
Larry Dean Berkey
Oct 30, 2025
Larry Dean Berkey, 80, died on Thursday, October 30, 2025.
A service will be held Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 12 noon at New Beginnings United Worship, 1527 Belmont Ave., Elkhart, IN 46516. Hosted by Cassandra Foard-Anglemyer and family.
Yoder-Culp Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Patricia Ann Gaugler
Oct 30, 2025
Patricia “Trish” Ann Gaugler, 71, of Granger, Indiana, passed away peacefully in her home on October 30, 2025, with her husband by her side.
Born on August 26, 1954, to Reinhold and Velda (Schrock) Gunderman, Trish was raised on a farm in Goshen, Indiana, alongside her five siblings — Susie St. John (Tom), Diane Reed (Kenny), Mike Gunderman (Brenda), Terry Gunderman...
Edna Lou Adams
Oct 29, 2025
Edna Lou Adams, 97, of Goshen died Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at her home surrounded by family.
She was born April 1, 1928 in Niles, Michigan, the seventh of twelve children.
Survivors include three sons, Dennis Rutkowske of Goshen, Randy Rutkowske of Apex, North Carolina and Mark Rutkowske of South Bend; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death was her father,...
Robert Donald Lerch
Oct 28, 2025
This service will be live-streamed at Eighth Street Mennonite Church
visit; Https://vimeo.com/event/5489161/4199f36bca to view Sunday, November 16, 2025 beginning at 2 p.m. EST.
Robert (Bob) Donald Lerch age 91, of Goshen, Indiana, formerly of Pocatello, Idaho and Jackson, Wyoming, passed away peacefully on Oct. 28, 2025. Bob was born May 23, 1934, to John W. and Clara Ellen Meyer Lerch in Wooster, Ohio....
Robert "Bob" Kauffman
Oct 28, 2025
Robert “Bob” Edward Kauffman, 75, of Owosso, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. He was born March 7, 1950, to Kenneth Edward and Helen M. (Davidhizar) Kauffman. On life’s journey, he was blessed to share 13 years of marriage with his devoted wife, Mary Sue (Link) Kauffman, who survives.
Along with his parents, Bob was preceded in death...
William E. Pullin
Oct 24, 2025
William E. Pullin, 86, of Goshen died Friday, October 24, 2025 at his home.
He was born July 17, 1939 in Glassport, Pennsylvania to Harry and Thelma (Kallenbaught) Pullin.
On June 20, 1964 he married to Pamela Jean (Westcoat) Pullin in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania.
She survives along with a daughter, Christy (Timothy) Stonger of Goshen and a son, Corey Pullin of Danville, Illinois;...
Lynn Ellen Emmert
Oct 24, 2025
Lynn Ellen Emmert, 75, of Syracuse, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2025, at her home surrounded by the comfort of her memories and love of her family.
She was born on August 31, 1950, in LaPorte, Indiana, to James and Thelma (Lotter) Fritzen. On September 14, 1974, she married the love of her life, Dennis “Denny” Emmert, in...
Patricia "Pat" A. Chase
Oct 22, 2025
Patricia “Pat” A. Chase, 83, of Goshen died on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
She was born on October 31, 1941, in Grafton, Ohio to Robert and Louise (Huthsteiner) Butler.
On December 2, 1961, she married David E. Chase in North Ridgeville, Ohio. He died on September 5, 2022.
Survivors include two sons, Mark (Sandy Holderbaum) Chase of...
Patrick Rippey
Oct 20, 2025
Patrick Paul Rippey, 81, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025. He was born on December 23, 1943, to Paul and Nancy (Silliman) Rippey.
Patrick proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1965 to 1967 during the Vietnam War. Following his service, he was employed with Goshen Manufacturing Company in the Blue Ribbon Ladder Division.
He was a member...
Patsy E. Riley
Oct 20, 2025
Patsy E. Riley, 80, of South Bend died Monday, October 20, 2025 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.
She was born March 9, 1945 in Coldwater, Michigan.
Patsy was preceded in death by her mother, Pauline (Weakly) Mann, and two sons, Lee and Shawn Riley.
Survivors include two grandsons, Cody (Melissa Hall) Riley of Elkhart and Steven Riley of Goshen; four great-grandsons, Phoenix, Samuel,...
Dr. Darrel Devon Diener
Oct 18, 2025
Dr. Darrel Devon Diener, beloved husband, brother, father, and doctor, passed away peacefully in his home on October 18, 2025 after living with Parkinson’s for over 20 years and dementia for 4 years. He was 83.
Darrel was born in Hutchinson, Kansas, on April 25, 1942, to Carrie and Daniel Diener, and moved to Middlebury, Indiana in 1943. He attended school...
