Wayne Allen Kramer
Aug 17, 2026
Wayne Allen Kramer
August 9, 1939 - August 17, 2026
Wayne was born August 9, 1939 to Oliver A. and Eva I. [Inez] Kramer, at Swedish American Hospital, Rockford, IL. He is the grandson of Nellie and Ferdinan Joseph Kramer, and Theordore and Joanna Petersen.
In October 1962, Wayne married Sarah (Sally) Adams, divorced in May of 1971, then met and married Jacqueline...
John Fidler
Aug 17, 2026
John Fidler, Goshen, 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.
John was born June 27, 1939, to Lewis and Elizabeth (Snobarger) Fidler.
He married Lois Irene Eddy on February 28, 1959, in Goshen. She died August 22, 2024.
Surviving John are children Kelley Fidler, Middlebury, Stephen (Shelly) Fidler, Goshen, and Karen (Shayne) LaCounte, Goshen;...
Beverly R. Deter
Aug 14, 2026
Beverly Rae (Miller) Deter, age 91, of Goshen, Indiana, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Harmony of Elkhart.
Beverly was born on May 25, 1935, in New Paris, Indiana, to Ray and Eileen (Miller) Miller.
For 25 years, Beverly served her community as a dedicated checkout clerk at Kroger prior to her retirement.
She is survived by her two children; Doug...
Anthony "Tony" Coppotelli
Aug 9, 2026
Anthony “Tony” Coppotelli, 89, of Goshen died Sunday, August 9, 2026 at Greencroft Healthcare.
He was born in Rock Falls, Illinois to Antonio and Hazel (Stern) Coppotelli.
Tony is survived by three sons, Jeff (Corinne) Coppotelli of Goshen, Michael Coppotelli of Newburg and Douglas Coppotelli living in Thailand and seven grandchildren.
A private family burial will be held at a later date in...
Elizabeth J. Miller
Aug 9, 2026
Elizabeth "Liz" J. Miller of Goshen, IN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at the age of 82. She was born in Curtis, Wisconsin on January 25, 1944, to John and Barbara Miller. Liz was a waitress for many years after raising six children. She also worked as a housekeeper at a small, rural hospital in Wisconsin before...
Colleen C. Shriner
Aug 9, 2026
Colleen C. Shriner, 90, of Goshen, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Greencroft Healthcare.
She was born September 16, 1935, in Goshen to Kenneth and Mae Irene (Sheets) Holdread Colleen was a lifelong resident of the Goshen community.
On August 9, 1953, she married Richard A. Shriner in Goshen. They shared 67 years of marriage together before his passing...
Victor L. McKibbin
Aug 7, 2026
Victor L. McKibbin, 99, of Goshen IN, passed away on Friday, August 7 at Brookdale Senior Living in La Crosse, WI, with family at his bedside. He had moved to the La Crosse area just 6 weeks prior, to be near his daughter.
He was born October 12, 1926 to Abraham and Reta McKibbin in South Bend IN. He joined the...
Donald Sheline
Aug 7, 2026
Donald P. Sheline, 94, of Goshen, died on August 7, 2026, at Waterford Crossing.
A native of Elkhart County, he was born May 9, 1932, to Gordon and Clara (Howard) Sheline, having lived most of his youth in the Millersburg area.
On Nov. 19, 1951, he married Carolyn Saggars. A short time later he was inducted into the Army during the Korean...
Jerry E. Blanchard
Aug 6, 2026
Jerry "Jug" E. Blanchard, 73, of Goshen, passed away peacefully under hospice care at his home on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
He was born on September 14, 1952, in LaGrange County, to Ervin and Esther (Lawson) Blanchard.
Jerry retired from Larimer Furniture in Wakarusa, where he worked in furniture sales. He lived a very active social life and was known by all...
Merry G. Ferguson
Aug 5, 2026
Merry Gertrude Ferguson, 90, of Goshen passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Greencroft Gables Healthcare.
She was born September 21, 1935, in Dunlap (Elkhart County) to Edgar A. and Helen (Kime) Rapp, and was a lifetime resident of the area.
On May 16, 1954, Merry married Carl E. Ferguson at Dunlap United Methodist Church. He preceded her in death on...
Tymber Gracelynn Stafford
Aug 4, 2026
Tymber Gracelynn Stafford passed away peacefully as an inpatient at Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis on August 4, 2026. Born in Indianapolis on July 13, 2026, to Nathan Randall Stafford and Courtney Ann Naomi (Osborn) Stafford.
Tymber was a "spicy" little baby, Daddy's little girl, and a pretty, sweet girl who reacted well and showed strength as she improved whenever someone...
Tana Louise Penland
Aug 4, 2026
Goshen — Tana Louise Penland, 82, of Goshen, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at her home under hospice care.
She was born on April 6, 1944, in Goshen, Indiana, to the late Roy R. Archer and Crissie Maxine (Vance) Archer.
On November 4, 1977 she married Ned R. Penland , who preceded her in death.
Tana is survived by her children,...
Cindy Mae Sheley
Aug 3, 2026
Goshen – Cindy Mae Sheley, 79, died Monday, August 3, 2026 surrounded by her family at Greencroft Healthcare.
She was born February 15, 1947 in Louisville, Kentucky to Henry and Betty (Merideth) Carnes.
On February 14, 1993 she married Vernon W. Sheley.
He survives along with children, April Lawson, Cromwell, Autumn (Michael) Williams, Goshen, Robert (Michele) Davis, Mishawaka and Michael (Joy) Davis, Goshen;...
Robert "Bob" Eugene Fowler
Aug 2, 2026
Robert "Bob" Eugene Fowler, 76, of New Paris passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Goshen Hospital.
He was born May 21, 1950, in Goshen, to Eugene and Catherine (Pietro) Fowler. They preceded him in death.
Robert dedicated much of his career to law enforcement, serving with the Goshen Police Department and then many years for the state of Nevada. Following...
John A. Janisse
Aug 1, 2026
John A. Janisse, 86, Goshen, formerly of Mancelona, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Goshen Hospital following a brief illness.
He was born on February 28, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan, to Walter and Elizabeth (Jones) Janisse.
On June 6, 1964, he married the love of his life, Muriel Prince.
Surviving is his beloved wife, Muriel Janisse; his children, David...
Linda Sue Damron
Aug 1, 2026
Linda Sue Damron, 79, of Goshen died Saturday, August 1, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born August 24, 1946 in Goshen to Ernest Hauck, Sr. and Betty (Steele) Hauck.
She is survived by a son, Brian (Tonya) Damron, six great-grandchildren and a brother, Mark Hauck.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Kevin...
James David Mehl
Jul 30, 2026
James David Mehl, age 73, of Goshen, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Greencroft Healthcare under the care of Goshen Hospice.
David was born on March 11, 1953, in Goshen, Indiana to Richard Wallace Mehl and Gertrude (Hurt) Mehl. A lifelong member of the Goshen community, David graduated from Goshen High School before attending Ball State University and...
Earl "Max" Strycker
Jul 29, 2026
Earl "Max" Strycker passed away peacefully in Goshen, Indiana, on July 29, 2026, at the age of 92. He was born on December 31, 1933, in Goshen, Indiana, to Peter Strycker and Ina C. (Hoover) Strycker.
Max married his beloved wife, Juline A. (Schellhaas) Strycker, on September 3, 1961, in West Milton, Ohio. Together, they shared many years of love, family,...
James "Jim" M. Replogle
Jul 29, 2026
James "Jim" Michael Replogle, 72, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Elkhart General Hospital.
Jim was born on August 30, 1953, in Goshen to John M. and Mary Lou (LaFary) Replogle.
Jim retired from Reese Towing. A dedicated and compassionate man, Jim then served as a Direct Support Specialist and former Director at Logan Center, an adult...
Georgiana "Georgie" Rhodes
Jul 28, 2026
Georgiana “Georgie” Irene (Stevenson) Rhodes, Goshen, 81, died Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Majestic Care of Goshen.
She was born on June 30, 1945, in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Homer and Anna (Houston) Stevenson.
Georgie spent many years as a dedicated hairdresser, forming lasting friendships with everyone who sat in her chair. She never met a stranger and had a remarkable gift for...
