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Nancy Lee Pepper

Nancy Lee Pepper

Jul 20, 2024

Nancy Lee Pepper, 69, died Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Goshen Hospital.

She was born September 28, 1954 in Goshen.

On October 7, 2017 she married Dennis Pepper. He died January 21, 2019.

She is survived by a daughter, Melody Lee (Linda May) Christensen of Goshen; son, Adam Lewis Frost of Goshen; five...

David M. Lantz

David M. Lantz

Jul 19, 2024

David Michael Lantz, 72 of Ligonier, passed away peacefully Friday, July 19, at Goshen Hospital.

Dave was born November 21, 1951 in LaGrange to Harold D. and Cleo Mae (Hershberger) Lantz.

Dave is survived by his siblings Linda Santos, Cynthia Simmons, Steven (Janet) Lantz, all of Goshen, and John (Michelle) Lantz of Ligonier; half-siblings, Brenda...

Richard "Dean" Kauffman

Richard "Dean" Kauffman

Jul 15, 2024

Richard Dean Kauffman, 91, of Goshen died Monday, July 15, 2024 at Waterford Crossing Health Campus.

He was born September 19, 1932 in Topeka to Elmer N. and Ella Irene (Yoder) Kauffman. He was raised on their farm in Topeka with his six siblings and graduated from Topeka High School. After high school, he was recruited into...

Charles W. Hunsberger

Charles W. Hunsberger

Jul 14, 2024

Charles Hunsberger, born in rural Elkhart County, died of natural causes, in Reno, Nevada, 14 July 2024.

After attending local elementary and secondary schools, Charles graduated from Bethel College with a BA, and entered missionary service with the United Missionary Church, serving for nine years, including seven years in Nigeria, West Africa.

After his missionary...

Marilyn J. Berkey

Marilyn J. Berkey

Jul 12, 2024

Marilyn J. Berkey, 91, of LaGrange, formerly of Goshen, died Friday, July 12, 2024 at The Waters of LaGrange.

She was born September 11, 1932 in Elkhart to Wilford D. and Ada Marie (Bonewitz) Lightfoot.

On November 16, 1952 she married William A. Berkey. He preceded her in death on April 19, 1989.

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Mervin L. Schrock

Mervin L. Schrock

Jul 10, 2024

Mervin L. Schrock, 91, of Goshen, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Greencroft Healthcare.

He was born July 21, 1932 in Elkhart County to Levi and Martha (Miller) Schrock.

On June 6, 1959 he married Anna Mary Stoltzfus in Atglen, Pennsylvania.

She survives along with three daughters, Kellie (Steve) Weigel of Syracuse,...

Glenda Gautsche Hurst

Glenda Gautsche Hurst

Jul 10, 2024

After 83 love-filled years, Glenda Gautsche Hurst has gone to her eternal reward. She passed away peacefully on July 10, 2024 at her home at Greencroft, Goshen Indiana, having recently transitioned to hospice care and having shared loving good-byes with many family and friends.

Born on July 1, 1941, the last of Oscar and Herma (Nofziger) Gautsche’s...

Robert L. Foor

Robert L. Foor

Jul 9, 2024

Robert L. Foor, 93, of Goshen passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen, Indiana.

He was born February 24, 1931 in Gladwin, Michigan to Alva and Jane "Elmira" (Heath) Foor.

On September 3, 1955 he married Betty J. Davies in Standish, Michigan. She died February 17, 2024.

Survivors include four...

Ingrid Skinner

Ingrid Skinner

Jul 8, 2024

Ingrid P. Skinner, 71, died peacefully on Monday, July 8, at her home. She was born December 10, 1952 in Chicago, to Joseph Emmett and Phyllis (Rudziewiez) Spence.

Ingrid married Timothy L. Skinner on June 27, 1981 in Chicago. He survives, along with a son, Thomas (Alyssa) Skinner, Lafayette, and daughter, Kelsey Joy Skinner, Goshen; a grandson,...

Tracy L. Depree

Tracy L. Depree

Jul 4, 2024

Tracy L. Depree, 47, died unexpectedly, Thursday, July 4, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital.

She was born July 9, 1976 in Elkhart.

Survivors include her father, Kenneth Depree, Jr. of Indianapolis; her mother, Sherry (Mazurkiewicz) Donelly of Elkhart; two sons, Robert Moton Jr. of Elkhart and Tyler M. Depree of Indianapolis; three daughters, Shaya, Tasha...

Jesse S. Kehr Jr.

Jesse S. Kehr Jr.

Jul 3, 2024

Surrounded by family, Jesse S. Kehr Jr., 88 peacefully passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at his home in Hesston, Kansas.

Born in 1936, Jesse grew up in Harrison Twp, Elkhart County, Indiana. He attended Morningstar School and graduated from Wakarusa High School. He loved his family, fishing, softball, deer hunting, and relaxing with his autoharp....

John Moyer Kolb

John Moyer Kolb

Jul 1, 2024

John Moyer Kolb, 83, of Goshen, died peacefully on July 1st, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on March 29, 1941, in Pottstown, PA to Elmer and Emily Kolb.

He married his high school sweetheart, Judy (Moyer) Kolb, on October 7, 1961, in Telford, PA.

She survives along with their children,...

Ralph Berkey, Sr.

Ralph Berkey, Sr.

Jun 29, 2024

Ralph Berkey, Sr., 76, of Goshen, died Saturday, June 29, 2024 surrounded by his family.

He was born February 14, 1948 in Goshen to Glen Daniel and Anna Belle (Juday) Berkey.

He is survived by two children, Carrie Guantonio, Elkhart, and Ralph Berkey, Jr., Elkhart; a granddaughter, Andrea Guantonio, Elkhart; a great-granddaughter, Emily Barrick, Elkhart;...

Janet Marie Miller

Janet Marie Miller

Jun 28, 2024

Janet Marie Miller, 83, of LaGrange, died Friday, June 28, 2024 at The Waters of LaGrange.

She was born September 17, 1940 in Goshen to Henry and Bertha (Cripe) Cripe.

On October 5, 1958 she married Phillip Miller in Goshen. He died January 9, 2017.

She is survived by two children, Pamela M....

Abel Dominguez Salazar

Abel Dominguez Salazar

Jun 27, 2024

Abel Dominguez Salazar, 50, of Ligonier, died unexpectedly the morning of Thursday, June 27, 2024 in LaGrange County.

He was born July 2, 1973 in Mexico City, Mexico to Daniel and Ofelia (Salazar) Dominguez.

July 17, 2007, he married Rosalba Beltran in Ligonier.

She survives along with his mother, Ofelia Salazar, Mexico.

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Jack R. Hartman

Jack R. Hartman

Jun 23, 2024

Jack R. Hartman, 54, of Elkhart, died Sunday, June 23, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born September 22, 1969 in Goshen to Jack and Sandra (Gaff) Hartman.

On October 24, 1998 he married Diane Robbins in Bristol.

She survives along with two children, Zachary and Mandee Hartman both...

Galen "Brad" Strycker

Galen "Brad" Strycker

Jun 23, 2024

Galen “Brad” Strycker, 92, of Goshen passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024 at Greencroft Healthcare.

He was born January 27, 1932 in Goshen to Peter and Ina C. (Hoover) Strycker.

On July 19, 1953 he married A. Joretta Troyer at Bethany Seminary in Chicago, Illinois, whom he met while serving with Brethren Volunteer Service.

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Daniel Arthur Brower

Daniel Arthur Brower

Jun 22, 2024

Daniel Arthur Brower, 82, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 22, 2024, with his loving family and dear friends by his side.

Daniel was born on October 10, 1941, in Watersmeet, Michigan, and is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Brower; his daughter, Jennifer Palmer; his son-in-law, Mark Palmer; and his brothers,...

Dean A. Lantz

Dean A. Lantz

Jun 21, 2024

Dean A. Lantz, 79, of Granger died Friday, June 21, 2024 at Creekside Village.

He was born April 4, 1945 in Goshen to N. Henry and D. Opal (Shrock) Lantz.

He is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Mary Jane Lantz of Goshen.

Arrangements are pending with Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen....

David James Whitehead

David James Whitehead

Jun 20, 2024

David J. Whitehead, Goshen, 64, died Thursday, June 20, 2024 at home on hospice.

He was born October 3, 1959 in Goshen.

On March 19, 1988 he married Kimberly Wagoner in Goshen.

She survives along with a son, Alexander Whitehead, Mishawaka; brothers, Bradley (Jewell) Whitehead and nephew, Tyler Whitehead, both of North Myrtle...

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