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Dr Willard S. Krabill

Dr Willard S. Krabill

Jan 6, 2009

Dr. Willard S. Krabill, 82, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 6, surrounded by his family after a six month struggle with cancer.  He was married to his wife of 53 years, Grace (Hershberger) Krabill, on July 31, 1955.  She survives along with four children, Merrill Krabill and Jeannie (Phil) Miller, both of Goshen, Karen (Scot Yoder) Krabill...

Timothy Allen Beach

Timothy Allen Beach

Jan 5, 2009

Timothy Allen Beach, 48, of Goshen, died Monday morning, January 5, 2009, at Parkview Hospital, as a result of a car accident at the CR 15 and 45 railroad tracks. He was born October 3, 1960 in Geneva, Ohio, to Don and Val (Fellows) Beach.  He married Ricklyn Cox on September 17, 1988 in Oxbow Park.  She survives. Mr....

Michelle Ann "Shelley" O'Beirne

Michelle Ann "Shelley" O'Beirne

Jan 5, 2009

Michelle Ann “Shelly” O’Beirne, 43, of Goshen, died Monday afternoon, January 5, 2008, at Goshen General Hospital where she had been a patient since December 26.  She had been ill since April. She was born in Goshen on June 22, 1965, to Dennis and Harriet (Musser) Treat.  She married Bernard F. “Bernie” O’Beirne in Goshen on November 2, 2007. ...

Joseph Randolph Rhude

Joseph Randolph Rhude

Jan 5, 2009

Joseph Randolph Rhude, 84, of Elkhart, died early Monday morning, January 5, 2008, at Woodland Manor and Rehabilitation Center after an extended illness. He was born in Goshen on September 28, 1924, to H.V. and Ruth (Miller) Rhude.  He married Gwendolyn Loraine Grover in Goshen on July 29, 1945.  She died March 19, 1992. A self-employed carpenter, Mr. Rhude...

Henry Carl Buller

Henry Carl Buller

Jan 5, 2009

Henry Carl Buller, 88, of Bremen, died 5:00 p.m., Monday, January 5, 2009, at his home following three and a half years of failing health. He was born in Richey, Montana, on February 15, 1920, to Chris A. and Lena (Schmidt) Buller.  He married Fern Stoll on October 10, 1943.  She died November 15, 1980.  He then married Sarah...

Richard E. Gautsche

Richard E. Gautsche

Jan 3, 2009

Richard E. Gautsche, 75, of 2044 Georgian Way Apt. D-27, Lexington, Kentucky, died Saturday morning, January. 3, 2009,  at Meadows East of Signature Health Care, Louisville, Kentucky. He was born June 27, 1933 in Archbold, Ohio to Oscar and Herma (Nofziger) Gautsche.  He married Eunice A. (Zook) Little, in Elkhart, Indiana, on August 12, 1989. She survives.  Richard is...

Dennis W. Skoczylas, Sr.

Dennis W. Skoczylas, Sr.

Jan 3, 2009

Dennis W. “Skoz” Skoczylas, Sr., 65, of Goshen, died Saturday, January 03, 2009 at his home. He was born to Antoinette Ascolese on April 11, 1943 in the Bronx, New York City. On August 2, 1992 in Goshen he married Claudia Galloway. She survives. Mr. Skoczylas worked for Chrysler Corporation for over 20 years retiring in 1984. He graduated...

Betty Jane Miller

Betty Jane Miller

Jan 2, 2009

Betty Jane Miller, 82, of Goshen, died at 5:00 p.m., Friday, January 2, 2009 at Greencroft. She was born to Leland and Mary (Sutuzman) Sleppy on April 14, 1926 in Goshen. On April 21, 1946 in Goshen she married Elmer R. Miller. He died on December 23, 2004. Mrs. Miller worked for dietary services at Goshen College and Waterford...

Edna M. Yoder

Edna M. Yoder

Jan 1, 2009

Edna M. Yoder, 89, of Goshen, died Thursday, January 1, 2009 at Goshen General Hospital. She was born to Monroe and Emma (Schlabach) Yoder on October 19, 1919 in LaGrange, Indiana. Edna was a Patient Account Supervisor at Goshen General Hospital. And she was a member of College Mennonite Church. She is survived by four sisters, Ann Bontrager of...

Mary Jane Rieth

Mary Jane Rieth

Dec 31, 2008

Mary Jane Rieth, 92 of Goshen, died at 3:00 a.m. Wednesday December 31, 2008 at her home. She was born to Clayton R. and Grace (Apple) George on December 11, 1916 in Lafayette, Indiana. On February 12, 1944 in Marion she married Albert L. Reith, Jr. He died June 5, 1984. Mrs. Rieth was a member of First United...

Dorothy R. Myers

Dorothy R. Myers

Dec 31, 2008

Dorothy R. Myers, 94, 1325 Greencroft Drive, Goshen died at 6:18 a.m. Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at Goshen General Hospital. She was born to Atlee Burpee B. and Eva (Donat) Wemple on October 25, 1914 in Topeka, Indiana.  She married Leon D. Myer on August 22, 1937 in Goshen with Pastor T.E. George officiating.  Leon died November 5, 1996....

Avis Helen Aust

Avis Helen Aust

Dec 30, 2008

Avis Helen Aust, 89, died Tuesday December 30, 2008 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. She was born to Calvin and Carrie (Stiver) Rogers on May 9, 1919 in Millersburg, Indiana. She married Charles Aust, Jr. at Zion Church in Millersburg on September 22, 1939. He preceded her in death on February 19, 1998. Mrs. Aust was a homemaker and...

Elizabeth V. Gautsche

Elizabeth V. Gautsche

Dec 29, 2008

Elizabeth V. Gautsche, 80 of Elkhart, left the halls of the Maples and entered the streets of glory Monday, December 29, 2008. She was born to Frank and Ella (Shaffer) Miller on November 23, 1928 in Honeyville, LaGrange County, Indiana. She married Myrl W. Gautsche in Elkhart on October 7, 1950. He survives. Mrs. Gautsche worked for Elkhart Community...

Jose Francisco Martinez Rincon

Jose Francisco Martinez Rincon

Dec 25, 2008

Jose Francisco Martinez Rincon, 33, of Elkhart, died at his sister’s home Thursday evening, December 25, 2008. He was born in Aguascalientes, Mexico, on March 21, 1975 to Juan Martinez Gonzales and Maria Elena Rincon, both of Mexico. He is survived by his parents; a sister, Pilar (Victor Rosales) Rincon of Elkhart and eight other siblings in Mexico. Services...

Nancy Ann Fish

Nancy Ann Fish

Dec 24, 2008

Nancy Ann Fish, 50, of Goshen, was found dead at her home on Wednesday afternoon, December 24, 2008. She was born in Charleston, West Virginia, on November 8, 1958, to Garnet and Evelyn (Flowers) Woodson.  She married James E. Fish on January 28, 1977 in Gallagher, West Virginia.  He died August 6, 2007. A Goshen resident since 1996, Mrs....

Kayden Quinn Estes

Kayden Quinn Estes

Dec 24, 2008

Kayden Quinn Estes, 2 months, of Goshen, died Wednesday morning, December 24, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. He was born October 19, 2008, in Goshen, to Matthew Strickland of Cassopolis, Michigan and Christy Estes of Goshen. He is survived by his parents; a half-brother, Bradley Boggs of Edwardsburg; grandparents, Vicki and Mark Rippey, Phillip Estes, all of...

David Lawrence Penland

David Lawrence Penland

Dec 24, 2008

David Lawrence Penland, 59, of Goshen, died early Wednesday morning, December 24, 2008, at Goshen General Hospital.  He had been ill since October 26, 2008. He was born in Garrett, Indiana, on February 5, 1949, to Jack and Marion (Kuhn) Penland. A professional truck driver with Yellow Transportation, Mr. Penland attended Goshen High School with the Class of 1967. ...

Bonnie Roe Morse

Bonnie Roe Morse

Dec 22, 2008

Bonnie (Roe) Morse, 87, of Bristol, died at the home of her son late Monday night, December 22, 2008.  She was born in Noble County on February 19, 1921 to Frank and Geneva (Young) Roe.  She married John S. Morse in Middlebury.  He died November 24, 1997. A lifetime resident of the area, Mrs. Morse worked at Chase Bag...

Donna R. Aker

Donna R. Aker

Dec 21, 2008

Donna R. Aker, 75, of Goshen, died at her home early Sunday morning, December 21, 2008.  She had been ill since 2001. Ms. Aker was born in Wakarusa on March 19, 1933, to Jesse and Rema (Ranstead) Schalliol.  She attended the Nazarene Church and worked at Goshen Rubber.  She enjoyed gardening. She is survived by a sister, Mary Sommers...

W Kenneth Kurtz

W Kenneth Kurtz

Dec 20, 2008

W. Kenneth Kurtz, 92, of New Paris, died early Saturday morning, December 20, 2008, at the home of his daughter.  He had been ill the past three months. He was born in Nappanee on April 24, 1916 to Frederick and Alpha (Evans) Kurtz.  He married Eilein Leatherman in Milford on July 23, 1939.  She survives. A graduate of New...

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