Obituaries

Nov 9, 2023

Goshen-Stephen “Steve” Farrell Swihart, 62, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes Thursday, November 9.

He was born March 12, 1961, in Elkhart to Keith and Janet (Farrell) Swihart and was a lifelong Goshen resident.

Steve was a beloved son, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend to many.  He is survived by his two children, Aimee...

Nov 9, 2023

David Garold Hoover, 69, of New Paris, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023, surrounded by family, after battling cancer since July 2022.

He was born September 11, 1954 in Goshen to Nelson and Lois Joan (Whetten) Hoover.

On June 5, 1981 he married Katrina Shepherd in Goshen.  She died December 12, 2022.

David...

Nov 8, 2023

Brenda Lee Spittler, 64, of Goshen died Wednesday, November 8, 2023.

She was born October 17, 1959 in Goshen.

Brenda is survived by a son, Jeremy (Sherry) Blackburn, Goshen; four grandchildren; two sisters, Vicky Stephens, Hartford City and Deb (Ken) Thacker, Goshen and three brothers, Larry (Faye) Anglemyer, Wolcottville, Mike (Laura) Anglemyer and Rob (Angel)...

Nov 6, 2023

Júlio Alvarado Martínez, 95, of Goshen, died Monday, November 6, 2023 at home surrounded by family.

He was born April 12, 1928 in Vanegas, San Luis Potosí, Mexico to Ramón Alvarado and Eleonor Martínez.

He married María Guadalupe García in 1965. She preceded him in death on November 16, 2019.

He is survived...

Nov 2, 2023

Arlyn “Art” D. Reinhard, 81, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023 at his home surrounded by family.

He was born July 12, 1942 in Ossian to Amos D. and Martha (Schweitzer) Reinhard.

On December 29, 1972 he married Patricia “Patti” Hendricks in Goshen.

Arlyn is survived by his wife, Patti; a daughter, Erika...

Oct 30, 2023

Maria Makximenko, 94, of Goshen, died Monday, October 30, 2023 at Greencroft Healthcare.

She was born November 1, 1928 in Starosillya, Ukraine to Arceny and Fedora (Honcharenko) Honcharenko.

On May 5, 1945 she married Nickolai Makximenko in Austria. He died in 1995.

She is survived by a daughter, Valia (Doug) West, Garrett; a...

Oct 28, 2023

Gerald L. Straw, 73, of Goshen died Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital after two months of declining health.

He was born November 25, 1949 in Goshen to Harold Straw and Elsie (Harshberger) Straw.

A 1968 Goshen High School graduate, he married Carol Welsh in Goshen on October 4, 1970.

She...

Oct 26, 2023

Christopher Scott Hall, 59, of Syracuse, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023.

He was born March 30, 1964, in Elkhart to Herman Burdette and Donna B. (Anglin) Hall.

Mr. Hall is survived by two daughters, Rachael Hall, Janae Hall of Mishawaka; his former wife, Brenda (Paul) Bertha of Mishawaka; half siblings, Jean (Robert) Kline of...

Oct 24, 2023

Gwin Meade, 85, of Goshen, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Strawberry House of The Laurels of Goshen.

He was born December 12, 1937, in Pikeville, Kentucky to Willard and Maxie Meade.  He was the second son of nine children.

He was preceded in death by his parents and older brother, Joe Meade.

Oct 23, 2023

Marty Norris died on Monday, October 23rd, 2023 at the age of 58. He passed away in the company of his wife and great friends.

Marty was preceded in death by his parents Darrell and Vola Norris and brother Darrell “Eddie” Norris.

Marty was born on December 10th, 1964 in Tennessee. After graduating high school,...

Oct 18, 2023

Elkhart - Paul Simone, 75, passed away peacefully at home with his beloved wife, Erica (Neely), on October 18, 2023 from stage 4 esophageal cancer.

Paul was born on September 24, 1948, to Louis Simone and Alda Simone (Guasparini) in Manhattan, New York.

Paul entered the Navy in 1965 when he was 17 years old....

Oct 17, 2023

Christine G. Chrzanowski, 74, passed away at home of natural causes Tuesday, October 17, 2023.

She was born November 7, 1948 in Rochester, to Robert and Margaret (Wilhoit) Kline.

On November 26, 1998 she married Michael Chrzanowski in Akron.

He survives along with two children, Gregory (Lisa) Neff of Goshen and Rebecca (Tony)...

Oct 15, 2023

Linda L. Cline, 87, of Goshen, died Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Goshen Hospital.

She was born September 29, 1936 in Goshen to Kenneth and Dorothy (Markham) Zollinger.

On October 27, 1956 she married James F. Cline. He preceded her in death.

She is survived by two sons, Gary (Tina) Cline of Elkhart...

Oct 14, 2023

Merle E. Lorenz, 90, of Goshen died Saturday, October 14, 2023 at East Lake Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Elkhart.

He was born in Miami County May 22, 1933 to Raymond and Beulah (Sproal) Lorenz.

On May 29, 1952 he married Phyllis J. Swinehart in Goshen. She died September 9, 2016.

Survivors include two daughters,...

Oct 14, 2023

Julie A. Tonges, 61, of Goshen passed away at her home Saturday, October 14, 2023 after a courageous two year battle with cancer.

She was born November 13, 1961 in Kokomo to Robert and Joyce (Pullen) Price. They preceded her in death.

On July 6, 2013 she married Christian Tonges in Goshen.

He...

Oct 11, 2023

Aldine G. Wyse, 98, of Goshen passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Greencroft Healthcare.

She was born February 20, 1925 in Wayland, Iowa to William and Katie (Graber) Eichelberger.

On August 11, 1946 she married Marlin S. Wyse in Wayland, Iowa. He died January 13, 2001.

Survivors include three daughters, Bonnie (Rich)...

Oct 10, 2023

Darla J. Jackson, 74, of Goshen, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at her home surrounded by family.

She was born February 12, 1949 in Goshen to Wilfred F. and Ilah I. (Darr) Binkley. They preceded her in death.

In July 1968 she married Eugene D. Jackson. He died May 24, 2020.

Survivors...

Oct 10, 2023

Roberta L. Williams, 74, of Goshen passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at her home.

She was born November 3, 1948 in Des Moines, Iowa to Robert W. and Laura M. (Hankins) LaFary. They preceded her in death.

On September 14, 1968 she married Quentin Williams in Goshen.

He survives along with a...

Oct 9, 2023

Cynthia Trina Ziese, 61,of Goshen, died Monday, October 9, 2023 at Majestic Care.

She was born February 18, 1962 in Goshen to Harry and Grace Janette (Murphy) Oberlin.

She is survived by her husband Mike Ziese, two sisters, Deb (fiancé Gary Kater) Navarro and Tabatha Conrad and four brothers, Kirby Oberlin, Tracy (Pam) Oberlin, Harry...

Oct 7, 2023

John A. Hoogenboom, 66, of Goshen, died Saturday, October 7, 2023.

He was born October 4, 1957 in Goshen to Albert and Mary (Yoder) Hoogenboom.

On September 15, 1990 he married Donna J. Rosenberry in Goshen.

Donna survives along with three children; Matthew (Ashlee) Hoogenboom, Goshen, Lauren Hoogenboom, Terre Haute and Logan Hoogenboom,...