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Beth Ann Thompson

Beth Ann Thompson

Feb 1, 2024

Beth Ann Thompson, 53, peacefully died February 1, 2024, in Goshen at Greencroft Healthcare surrounded by family.

She was born in Troy, Ohio on May 6, 1970, to Terry G and Martha “Marti” J. (Stauffer) Thompson. She grew up in Milford. Mentally delayed from birth, Beth Ann was a kind, sunny friend to all, and often greeted...

Dr. Stanley J. Strycker

Dr. Stanley J. Strycker

Jan 29, 2024

Dr. Stanley Julian Strycker, 92, of Elkhart passed away Monday, January 29, at Hubbard Hill.

He was born August 30, 1931 in Goshen, Indiana, to Glenn and Ruth (Stump) Strycker.

On June 8, 1952 he married Patsy J. Soncarty in Goshen.  She survives along with three children, Dr. S. Douglas (Helen Ann) Strycker of Milford,...

Ernest J. Lehman

Ernest J. Lehman

Jan 28, 2024

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Ernest “Ernie” J. Lehman, 89, of Goshen, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Greencroft Healthcare.

He was born December 20, 1934 in LaGrange County...

Paul G. Massa

Paul G. Massa

Jan 28, 2024

Paul G. Massa, 39, of Middlebury passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne.

He was born March 23, 1984 in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

Survivors include his mother, Clarsey (Underwood) Massa of Middlebury; three children, Dava Rudolph of Goshen, Joshua Massa of Elkhart, and Maisie Thompson of Dunlap; a sister, Diana...

Renee D. Prescott

Renee D. Prescott

Jan 25, 2024

Renee D. Prescott, 59, died Thursday, January 25, 2024.

She was born January 1, 1965, to Richard and Judith (Sawyer) Kooyenga. They preceded her in death.

She is survived by a daughter, Rosann (Paul) Webster or Lafayette: a sister, Sherry Cordes of Port Richey, Florida; two nieces and several great nieces and nephews.

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Kathy J. Demerly

Kathy J. Demerly

Jan 25, 2024

Kathy J. Demerly, 60, of Topeka, died Thursday, January 25, 2024.

She was born March 8, 1963 in Goshen to Lemoine and Margie Ruth (Carlisle) Anders.

She is survived by two children, Temisa Demerly and Cliffton Demerly, both of Goshen; three grandchildren, and a sister, Ruth Hill of Elkhart.

Along with gardening, crafting,...

June Louise (Davis) Yordy

June Louise (Davis) Yordy

Jan 24, 2024

June Louise Yordy, 86, of Goshen, IN, passed away January 24, 2024 with two of her daughters nearby. After a slow decline with dementia, she died quickly from an infection.

June was born to Gray and Bertha (Hanna) Davis in Chicago, IL, the youngest of nine siblings. She shared a special bond with her older sister Carole,...

Larry Edward Long

Larry Edward Long

Jan 24, 2024

Larry Edward Long, 81, of Elkhart, passed into the arms of Jesus at 6:07pm Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at Elkhart Hospital.

He was born April 13, 1942 in Elkhart to Harry and Jean (Kidder) Long. On December 26, 1966 he married Evarista Gorostiza.

He was a devoted Christian, Father, and husband. He valued his faith...

Carroll G. Chrisman

Carroll G. Chrisman

Jan 23, 2024

Carroll G. Chrisman, 90, of Goshen, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Greenleaf Health Campus, Elkhart.

He was born August 7, 1933 in Goshen to Clayton L. and Mary E. (Walter) Chrisman.

On February 27, 1960, he married Monna R. Dorsett in Goshen.  She passed away November 1, 2009.

Mr. Chrisman is...

Khampha Phothirath

Khampha Phothirath

Jan 23, 2024

Khampha Phothirath, 77, of Fort Wayne, formerly of Elkhart died Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Majestic Care-West Allen.

He was born March 2, 1946 in Songkon, Savannakhet, Laos.

He is survived by three children, Latdavanh "Linda" (Brian Young) Phothirath of South Bend, Sriphachanh "Jenny" (Bounyasit Vongsa) Phothirath of Elkhart and Rattana "David" Khamphoumy of Elkhart;...

Marlene Ann Whitehead

Marlene Ann Whitehead

Jan 22, 2024

Marlene Ann Whitehead, 87, of Goshen, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024, at home.

She was born December 17, 1936, in Goshen to Herbert J. and Wanda L. (Bridinger) Bare.

On November 10, 1956 she married Charles Phillip Whitehead in Goshen.

He survives along with two sons, David (Kim) Whitehead of Goshen and...

Kirk Allen Wogomon

Kirk Allen Wogomon

Jan 21, 2024

Kirk Allen Wogomon, 66, of North Webster, died Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Goshen Hospital.

He was born September 8, 1957 in Goshen.

On June 16, 1984 he married Dawn Mayer in White Pigeon, Michigan.

She survives along with his mother, Carolyn (Whetten) (Tom) Hull, Ligonier; three brothers, Kirby Wogomon, Elgin, Illinois, Ken...

David Cervantes

David Cervantes

Jan 20, 2024

David L. V. Cervantes, 43, of South Bend, died January 20, 2024 due to injuries sustained in a house fire.

He was born February 19, 1980 in Saginaw, Michigan.

He is survived by his mother and step-father, Mary Cervantes Garcia and Jose L. Garcia, Jr. of Elkhart; a son, Maximus J. King; and seven siblings,...

Francis Dean Miller

Francis Dean Miller

Jan 19, 2024

Francis Dean Miller, 86, of Goshen, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, at Greencroft Healthcare.

He was born June 1, 1937 in Kalona, Iowa to Annas and Ursula (Swartzendruber) Miller.

On June 21, 1958 he married Marcile Kauffman in Goshen.

She survives along with three children, Daryl (Tammie) Miller of Goshen, Donita (Chris)...

Beverly J. Simmons

Beverly J. Simmons

Jan 19, 2024

Beverly J. Simmons, 87, of Elkhart died Friday, January 19, 2024 at Elkhart Meadows.

She was born December 14, 1936 in Goshen to Frances W. and Mary M. (Sapen) Chapman.

On January 19, 1953 she married John Simmons in Goshen. He preceded her in death.

Survivors include a daughter, Eustacia “Stacey” Rogers of...

Rita G. Phillips

Rita G. Phillips

Jan 17, 2024

Rita Gale Phillips, 74, of Goshen died Wednesday, January, 17, 2024 at Goshen Hospital.

She was born February 7, 1949 in Goshen.

In July 31, 1965 she married Jimmie Harold “Buddy” Phillips in Middlebury. He died March 29, 2002.

She is survived by three children, Lisa Phillips, Jeff (Kathy) Phillips and David (Ronya)...

Helen L. Yoder

Helen L. Yoder

Jan 16, 2024

Helen Louise Yoder, 91, of New Paris, passed away peacefully at her son’s home Tuesday, January 16th.

She was born to Willis and Nona (Helmuth) Hochstedler at home on the dairy farm in Vermont, Indiana on February 10, 1932.

She graduated from Clay High School in 1950. Helen married the love of her life, Weldon...

Richard G. Longcor

Richard G. Longcor

Jan 15, 2024

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Richard G. “Dick” Longcor, 93, of Millersburg, died at Goshen Hospital January 15, 2024.

He was born September 20, 1930 in Goshen, IN to Guy and Gladys (Tully) Longcor.

Dick graduated from Goshen High School in 1948 and married Mary Lou Bechtel in 1950, who died in 2001. He then...

Lisa M. Adams

Lisa M. Adams

Jan 15, 2024

Lisa M. Adams, 59, of Goshen, died unexpectedly at Goshen Hospital on Monday, January 15, 2024.

She was born November 4, 1964 in Mishawaka to Herbert Longley and Patricia (Bingham) Waidner.

On May 25, 2001 she married Christopher Adams.

He survives along with three children, Marlene (Chuck) Bullen and Linden Gamble, both of...

Christina Ann Seymour

Christina Ann Seymour

Jan 14, 2024

Christina Ann Seymour, 56, of Goshen, died Sunday, January 14, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born June 15, 1967 in Columbia City to James and Sandy (Lahm) Maggard.

On March 19, 1994 she married Bryan Seymour in Columbia City.

He survives along with her father, James Maggard; two...

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