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Bernard J. "Bernie" Yoder

Bernard J. "Bernie" Yoder

Oct 16, 2024

Bernard J. Yoder, known to many as Bernie, passed away peacefully in the early hours of October 16, 2024, at Goshen Hospital in Goshen, Indiana. He was 82 years old.

Born on April 15, 1942, in Goshen, Indiana, Bernie had a natural talent for fixing machinery, earning a reputation as a skilled mechanic. His exceptional skills served...

Trudy Arlene Kauffman

Trudy Arlene Kauffman

Oct 16, 2024

Trudy A. Kauffman, 73, of Goshen, died Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital.

She was born April 4, 1951 in Mishawaka to Merle R. and Stefanie (Antesberger) Kauffman.

She is survived by six children, Scott Kauffman, Elkhart, Laura (Jack) Runyan, New Paris, Steffanie (Zach) Stookey, North Webster, Cindy (Pete) Martin, Albany, Oregon, Kati...

Nona Charlotte Wells

Nona Charlotte Wells

Oct 14, 2024

Goshen – Nona “Charlotte” Wells, 85, of Goshen died Monday, October 14, 2024 at Waterford Health Campus.

She was born July 29, 1939 in Scottsburg to Virgil R. and Lois Earlene (Kelley) Woods.

On May 10, 1957 she married Herschel V. Wells.

He survives along with two daughters, Pam (Rodger) Kelly of Syracuse...

Alma Rocio Bermeo

Alma Rocio Bermeo

Oct 13, 2024

Alma Rocio Bermeo, 45, died unexpectedly, Sunday, October 13, at her home.

She was born on November 3, 1978 in Aguascalientes, Mexico to Armando Bermeo and Rocio del Pila Salas.

She is survived by her parents, and five children; Angel Carreon, Jose Armando Carreon, Alma Fernanda Carreon, Camila Zoe Carreon, and Noa Duran, all of...

Laura Elena Alvarez Ramirez

Laura Elena Alvarez Ramirez

Oct 10, 2024

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Laura Álvarez Ramírez, de 83 años, falleció el jueves 10 de octubre de 2024 en la casa de su hija rodeada de su familia.

Nació el 5 de octubre de 1941 en Zinapécuaro, Michoacán, México.

Le...

Benjamin James Addis

Benjamin James Addis

Oct 10, 2024

Benjamin James Addis, beloved son of Terri Cripe and Rick and Jennifer Addis, passed away surrounded by his family on October 10, 2024, in Mishawaka, Indiana.

He is survived by his parents, sister Emily Slatt (Andy), brother Rhent Addis and his beloved nieces, Maggie and Sophie.

Ben earned his baccalaureate degree from Indiana University South...

Patricia Nisley

Patricia Nisley

Oct 9, 2024

Patricia L. Nisley, 86, Goshen, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on October 9, 2024, to go home to be with Jesus.

She was born on October 30, 1937, in Elkhart County to Samuel S. and Ellen Marie (Gardner) Miller.

Patricia married Monroe “JR” Eugene Nisley, on June 4, 1955 in Kouts, Indiana. He...

Geoffrey D. Stickel

Geoffrey D. Stickel

Oct 8, 2024

Indiana native Geoffrey David Stickel, 53, of Henderson, Nevada, tragically passed away on October 8, 2024. He was born March 18, 1971, in Goshen, Indiana, son of Roger H. Stickel (deceased) and Kathleen L. (Grimes) Fuller (deceased). He was a 1989 graduate of Goshen High School, Goshen Indiana and a 1991 graduate of Vincennes University, Vincennes Indiana. While still...

Margaret Johnson

Margaret Johnson

Oct 7, 2024

Margaret Johnson, 95, of Goshen died peacefully Monday, October 7, 2024 at Goshen Hospital.

Margaret was born on July 22, 1929 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, she was one of 12 children.

A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, family was her life. She was an excellent pie maker and loved to crochet. She made doll clothes...

P. Vanh Thammavongsa

P. Vanh Thammavongsa

Oct 5, 2024

P. Vanh Thammavongsa, of Cassopolis, Michigan passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at his home.

He was born May 8, 1962 in Vientiane, Laos to Boun and Hien Thammavongsa.

P. Vanh married Bounthavy Thonesavanh in Thailand.  Together they traveled to the United States in March of 1988.

P. Vanh was a longtime...

Amanda E. Nisly

Amanda E. Nisly

Oct 4, 2024

Amanda E. Nisly, 88, of Goshen, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Friday, October 4, 2024 at Goshen Hospital.

She was born in Tuscola, Illinois to Emery and Lydia Ann (Schrock) Gingerich.

On November 3, 1962 she married Albert Nisly in Arthur, Illinois.

He survives, along with twin daughters, Denette (Don) Showalter...

Tina Gale Hoke

Tina Gale Hoke

Oct 3, 2024

Tina Gale Hoke, 52 of Goshen, died unexpectedly Thursday, October 3, 2024.

She was born on May 8, 1972 in Goshen to Richard Owen and Irma Irene (Snyder) Geaugh.

Tina is survived by nine children, Brittany (Heather Jennings) Geaugh, Caleb (Shari) Wilson, Shaneese Wilson, Malachi (Vanessa Simmons) Bush, Tiana (Tristin McFall) Hurley, Raiden Rose, Majai...

Curtis R. Bartoe

Curtis R. Bartoe

Oct 2, 2024

Curtis R. Bartoe, 83, of Goshen died Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Goshen Hospital.

He was born September 10, 1941 in New Kensington, Pennsylvania to Harry C. and Elma (McLaughlin) Bartoe.

On May 28, 1968 he married Carol Casey. She died June 19, 2002. He later married Sandra (Mills) Buhrt on March 12, 2005.

...

John D. Guipe

John D. Guipe

Oct 2, 2024

John David Guipe, 62, of Goshen passed away Wednesday, Oct. 2, at Brickyard Healthcare in Elkhart, where he had been living after experiencing a stroke in May.

He was born July 16, 1962, at Goshen Hospital to John R. “Jack” Guipe, who preceded him in death, and Susan Hostetler Guipe.

He graduated from Goshen High...

Erma Lou Yoder

Erma Lou Yoder

Oct 1, 2024

Erma Lou Yoder, 95, passed away on Tues., Oct. 1, at her residence.

Erma Lou was born in Thurman, Colorado on July 10, 1929, to Joseph and Belva (Stutzman) Yoder.

The family moved to a farm near Wellman, Iowa, in 1935. Erma attended a one-room school for first through eighth grades and graduated from Wellman...

Michael R. Snook

Michael R. Snook

Sep 27, 2024

Michael R. Snook, 67, of Goshen died Friday, September 27, 2024 at Goshen Hospital.

He was born December 14, 1956 in Goshen to Kermit and Doris (Frank) Snook.

On June 29, 1994 he married Ginger Wade in Goshen.

She survives along with a daughter, Brittany (Shawn) McCray; a step-son, Paul (Christina) Handshoe; and...

Aruna Nazareth López Mejia

Aruna Nazareth López Mejia

Sep 27, 2024

Aruna Nazareth López Mejía fue llevada al cielo a los dos meses de nacida el día 27 de septiembre a las 1:30 p.m. en Riley Hospital abrigada  por los tiernos y amorosos brazos de sus padres, Eli Johanan López y Yareli Mejía Martínez.

Nació el día 8 de julio de 2024 en Hospital Riley, Indianápolis Indiana. A...

Betty Mae Dirck

Betty Mae Dirck

Sep 26, 2024

Betty Mae (Dills) Dirck, 81, of Goshen, passed away at her home on Thurs., Sept. 26, 2024.

She was born to Clare and Iris (Hershberger) Dills in Elkhart.

Betty married Donald Dirck on Dec 27, 1960, at the Goshen College Church Cabin. He survives, including 2 daughters, April “Dawn” (Gary) Myers, and Sharon (Kris) Hershberger,...

James D. Hamilton

James D. Hamilton

Sep 23, 2024

James D. Hamilton, 76, of Goshen passed away Monday, September 23, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born September 19, 1948 in Bristol to Montell and Myrtle M. (Schamerhorn) Hamilton.

On August 12, 1977 he married Carla Winterrowd in Goshen.

She survives along with two daughters, Cindi Hamilton of...

Lyle Lavern Stutzman

Lyle Lavern Stutzman

Sep 22, 2024

Lyle L. Stutzman, 56, died unexpectedly at Goshen Hospital, Sunday, September 22, 2024.

He was born April 27, 1968 in Goshen to Elmer and Mary (Mullet) Stutzman.

On July 22, 1995 he married Shawna Sherman.

She survives along with his parents and four children, Joshua, Michael, Jonathan and Rylee; a brother, Les (Barbara)...

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