Diana Rae Roth
Jan 16, 2025
Diana Rae Roth, 86, Goshen, graduated to heaven January 16, 2025 in Hospice care at Goshen Hospital. She was born March 23, 1938, in Goshen to Clarence “Dutch” and Dora (Knapp) Ganger.
Preceding her in death are her parents; husband, Byron, and daughter, Jennifer Sorrell.
Surviving are her daughters, Pam (Ken) Ingold of San Diego,...
Paul A. Slabaugh
Jan 15, 2025
Paul A. Slabaugh, 89, of Elkhart passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Waterford Crossing Health Campus of Goshen.
He was born November 10, 1935 in Nappanee to Neil and Fannie (Hochstetler) Slabaugh.
He is survived by his wife, Janet (Yoder) Slabaugh; children, Tyrone (Cyndi) Slabaugh, Tonya (Dale) Eye and Timothy Slabaugh; four grandchildren; six...
Ellen L. Titley
Jan 13, 2025
Ellen L. Titley, 74, died Monday, January 13, 2025 at Majestic Care of Goshen under Heart-to-Heart Hospice care.
She is survived by daughters Paula Butler and Vicky Brown; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Sheila Hahn of Iowa.
She was preceded in death by her father, Emmett Walker; mother, Vivian (McFadden) Monique; brothers Ronnie,...
Harold E. Deknikker
Jan 12, 2025
Harold E. Deknikker, 77, died Sunday, January 12, 2025 at his home under hospice care.
He was born October 20, 1947 in Goshen to Arthur and Donnabelle (Bickel) Deknikker.
Survivors include three children, James (Katina) Deknikker of White Pigeon, Michigan, Harold R. Deknikker of Goshen and Cynthia Deknikker of Shepherdsville, Kentucky; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren;...
John P. Haines
Jan 12, 2025
John P. “JP” Haines, 65, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Esther’s Hospice House surrounded by loved ones.
He was born August 29, 1959 in Cincinnati, Ohio to John W. and Evelyn Mae (Adams) Haines.
Survivors include his wife, Debbie New-Haines of Elkhart; children, Jamiebeth Haines of Elkhart, Sydney Haines of Edwardsburg, Michigan and...
William L. Gard, Jr.
Jan 10, 2025
William L. Gard, Jr., Goshen, 57, died unexpectedly from natural causes at Goshen Hospital on January 10, 2025.
He was born May 11, 1967, in Goshen, to William Leroy, Sr., and Barbara (Scarce) Gard.
William enjoyed all sports, especially baseball, country music, cars, and animals. He greatly loved his nieces and nephews.
Surviving...
Michael H. Goven
Jan 10, 2025
Michael Goven, 73, of Goshen, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025 at Majestic Care of Goshen.
He was born July 13, 1951 in Muskegon, Michigan, son of Harold and Mary (Smith) Goven.
On June 3, 1994 he married Mary Hauch in Elkhart.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Goven; 2 children , Andra (Florian)...
Iva Rosemary Hawn
Jan 8, 2025
Iva Rosemary Hawn, 92, died Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at The Waters of Wakarusa.
She was born March 3, 1932 in Goshen.
She is survived by a daughter, Penny (Terry) Reed of Goshen; and adoptive son, Jerry Lee Hawn of Elkhart; four grandchildren, Matt (Crystal) Borden, Samantha Ann (Brian) Spencer, Zac Hawn, Kaylee Hawn; two...
Doris Mae Cripe
Jan 8, 2025
Doris Mae Cripe, 101, of Goshen, passed peacefully at Greencroft Goshen on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
She was born May 24, 1923 to Maynard and Clara Garber in Goshen, Indiana, and graduated from Millersburg High School.
She was a registered dental assistant for many years.
She married Donald Reed on July 27, 1941....
James Orville Bontrager
Jan 7, 2025
James Orville Bontrager, 74, of Goshen, died Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born March 13, 1950 in Goshen.
On June 26, 1982 he married Fern (Coons) Cameron in Goshen.
Survivors include his wife, Fern; a son, Jason Bontrager of Syracuse; three step-daughters, Jennifer (Stacey) Mikel...
Vivian Mae George
Jan 6, 2025
Vivian Mae George, 78, of Goshen, passed away Monday, January 6, 2025, at Goshen Hospital. Her deepest desire was to be a devoted follower of our Lord Jesus Christ. As vast as her love was for her family and her passion for life, Vivian treasured her precious Savior, Jesus above all. She was overwhelmed by God's love in that...
Robert Welty
Jan 5, 2025
Robert Gene Welty, 71, of Goshen died unexpectedly Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Goshen Hospital.
He was born June 28, 1953 in New Paris to Lloyd Andrew and Esther (Lehman) Welty.
He is survived by his fiancé, Dixie Diane Darr, and many friends.
A 1973 Fairfield High School graduate, Robert loved NASCAR racing...
Maria C. Calderon
Jan 4, 2025
María Concepcion Calderón, 90, of Goshen, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Goshen Hospital.
She was born December 7, 1934 in Aguascalientes, Mexico to Silvestre Salazar and Modesta Guerrero.
Survivors include her seven children, Adela Delgado, Dagoberto Calderon, Silvia Calvillo, Jose A. Calderon, Sergio Calderon, Gabriel Calderon and Juana M. Gonzalez; 22 grandchildren; 25...
Kirby Freeland
Jan 4, 2025
Kirby Freeland, 82, of Goshen passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025 at home with his family.
He was born February 9, 1942 in Arab, Alabama to Claude and Essie (LeCroy) Freeland.
On August 30, 1968 he married Betty Logan in Rosa, Alabama at the Rosa United Methodist Church.
She survives along with children,...
William J. Long
Jan 4, 2025
William “Bill” J. Long, 96, of Goshen passed peacefully 3:30 A.M Saturday morning, January 4, 2025 at Waterford Crossing in Goshen Indiana.
He was born March 4, 1928 in Goshen to William and Hazel (Edson) Long. On November 8, 1945, he married Mary Lucille Kenega of Goshen. She preceded him in death May 17, 2023.
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Margaret J. Whirledge
Jan 1, 2025
Margaret J. Whirledge, 98, of Goshen, died January 1, 2025 at The Waters of Wakarusa.
She was born February 24, 1926 in Elkhart, daughter of Vergil and Flossie (Brown) Hodgen.
On September 10, 1949 she married Donald Whirledge in Elkhart. He died January 21, 2006.
Survivors include four daughters, Mary Vogt, Goshen, Joyce...
Lois Mae Chalfant
Jan 1, 2025
Lois Mae (Swihart) Chalfant passed away suddenly on New Year’s Day 2025 at the age of 91. She was born July 18, 1933, in an old schoolhouse in Goshen, Indiana to Earl and Rosamond Swihart.
As the middle child in a large family, Lois grew up on the family farm near Goshen and had many happy memories...
Ricky R. Holbrook
Dec 30, 2024
Ricky R. Holbrook, 72, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, formerly of New Paris, died Monday, December 30, 2024 at Ascension Borgess Hospital.
He was born February 15, 1952 in Knox, Indiana to Raymond and Aline (Cook) Holbrook.
He is survived by daughters, Nikki (Lyle) Baker and Kelly Hathaway; and three grandchildren, Lyle Baker, David Baker and Kodi...
James L. Gerber
Dec 29, 2024
James L. Gerber, 86, of Goshen ran into glory Sunday, December 29, 2024, surrounded by his family at Quaker Haven Camp, Syracuse IN. Jim was born August 8, 1938, in Kidron OH to Nathan and Elvina (Amstutz) Gerber. He married Barbara (Mohler) Mast September 5, 1998, in Lititz PA.
She survives along with his children, Doug (Dawn)...
Mary Ellen Lichty
Dec 28, 2024
Mary Ellen Lichty, 88, died Saturday, December 28, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family, following a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.
She was born May, 24, 1936 in Topeka, IN to Cornelious and Catherine (Yoder) Miller.
On October 29, 1960 she married Ralph Lichty in Goshen.
Mary Ellen is...
