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Sunshine A. Kerekes

Sunshine A. Kerekes

Mar 21, 2025

Sunshine A. Kerekes, 50, of Goshen, died Friday, March 21, 2025 at Goshen Hospital.

She was born March 18, 1975 in Bluefield, West Virginia to James “Buck” Edward and Martha (Kerekes) Barton.

Survivors include her parents, James “Buck” and Martha Barton; a daughter, Salina Randash; son in law, TJ Randash; two grandchildren, Brianna and Remington;...

Jerry Richard Miller

Jerry Richard Miller

Mar 21, 2025

Jerry Richard Miller, 66, of Goshen, died unexpectedly at home on Friday, March 21, 2025.

He was born July 12, 1958 in Goshen to William I. and Lois J. (Cripe) Miller.

On April 16, 1982 he married Theresa Sweetser.

She survives along with two children, Adrienne (Garrett) Mustafa and Joshua (Allison) Miller; seven...

Gary Edward Martin

Gary Edward Martin

Mar 21, 2025

Gary Edward Martin, age 71, of Goshen, Indiana, died suddenly at home of natural causes on March 21, 2025.

Gary was the much-loved husband of Patricia (Mierau) Martin, father of Rochelle Martin (Matt Graham), Joel Martin (Marita), Carrie Martin, and Jared Martin, and grandfather to Morghen, Jan, Gwynn, Taylor, Brice, Madison, Lauryn, and Adam, along with bonus...

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:

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

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:

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

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

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