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Nancy Lee Irelan

Nancy Lee Irelan

Oct 7, 2023

Nancy Lee Irelan, 67, of Bristol, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023, unexpectedly of natural causes.

She was born October 18, 1955, in Elkhart to James and Yvonne “Betty” (McCavitt) Irelan.

She is survived by her mother, Betty Irelan of Goshen; two children, Anthony “Tony” Donald (Misty Joan) Campagna of White Pigeon, Michigan and Annette...

Delores B. Detwiler

Delores B. Detwiler

Oct 7, 2023

Delores B. Detwiler, 90, of Goshen, died Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Goshen Hospital.

She was Born February 11, 1933 in Osceola to Robert C. and Laura M. (Eger) Smith.

Delores was married December 26, 1954 to Ellis M. Detwiler at Pleasant Valley Church, Osceola. He died October 27, 2005.

She is survived...

Duane E. Riegsecker

Duane E. Riegsecker

Oct 6, 2023

Duane E. Riegsecker, 95, of Goshen, died peacefully in his sleep Friday, October 6, at Waterford Crossing Assisted Living.

He was born January 3, 1928 in Middlebury to John and Neomah (Miller) Riegsecker.

On May 28, 1950, he married Ellen E. Miller at the Middlebury Church of the Brethren.  She died October 6, 2017.

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Elizabeth Bickel Hoover

Elizabeth Bickel Hoover

Oct 4, 2023

Elizabeth Bickel Hoover, age 92, of Goshen, previously of Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully October 4, 2023, in Goshen.

Born July 30, 1931, in Souderton, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Asher and Viola (Bickel) Souder. Elizabeth was an extremely bright student and hard-working. She completed her high school education at Eastern Mennonite High School in Harrisonburg,...

Dr. Kenneth C. Miller

Dr. Kenneth C. Miller

Oct 3, 2023

Kenneth Charles Miller, who dedicated his life to the care of others, died Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at the age of 65. Ken died unexpectedly on a beautiful mountain hike while vacationing with his beloved wife and dear friends in Mexico.

Ken was born on April 15, 1958, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Glen and Marilyn (Oswald) Miller....

Grace Ellen Krabill

Grace Ellen Krabill

Oct 3, 2023

Grace Ellen Krabill, 90, of Goshen passed away Tuesday, October 3, after several months of failing health.

She was born August 23, 1933 in Goshen to Glen and Dula (Roth) Hershberger.

On July 31, 1955 she married Dr. Willard S. Krabill in Goshen.  He died January 6, 2009.

Grace is survived by four...

Dawn Elaine Lawrence

Dawn Elaine Lawrence

Oct 3, 2023

Dawn Elaine Lawrence, 62, of Goshen, died Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital.

She was born February 14, 1961 in Elkhart to Homer and Bertha (Simpson) Long.

On February 1, 2008 she married Lamar Lawrence in Goshen.

Lamar survives along with two sons, Brandon (Tiffany Higdon) Beckwith, Goshen and Justin Matthews,...

Jerry Young

Jerry Young

Oct 3, 2023

Jerry Young, 76, of Goshen, died Tuesday morning, October 3, 2023 at Majestic Care of Goshen.

He was born September 21, 1947 in Elkhart to Melvin B. and Estella (Miller) Young.

On July 15, 2005 he married Rachel Shook.

She survives along with his two sons, Jeff Young and Johnathan Young; a step-daughter,...

Bertha Mae Lehman

Bertha Mae Lehman

Oct 2, 2023

Bertha Mae Lehman, 90, of Goshen, died Monday, October 2, 2023 at Greencroft Healthcare.

She was born July 26, 1933 in Versailles, Missouri to George and Ruth (Edleman) Diener.

Bertha is survived by two daughters, Roberta (Terry) Ernsberger, Goshen and Diane Kay (Steve) Hicks, Elkhart, five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and a sister, Laura Akin, Kansas...

Melvin Jay Miller

Melvin Jay Miller

Oct 1, 2023

Melvin Jay Miller, 89, of Goshen passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Greencroft Healthcare.

He was born October 4, 1933 in Middlebury to John B. and Susie (Hershberger) Miller.

He married Iva Schmucker, daughter of Henry and Jemima (Kuhns) Schmucker, in Nappanee, on September 1, 1956.

Mr. Miller delivered bread, worked in...

Cynthia Nyce Kauffmann

Cynthia Nyce Kauffmann

Oct 1, 2023

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Cynthia Nyce Kauffmann, 66, of Goshen died at 12:30 a.m., Sunday, October 1, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born March 16, 1957 in Sellersville, Pennsylvania to Harold and Lorene (Detwiler) Nyce.

She was a graduate...

Lisa Ann Damron

Lisa Ann Damron

Sep 30, 2023

Lisa Ann Damron, 55, of Goshen, died unexpectedly Saturday, September 30, 2023.

She was born October 18, 1967 in Goshen to Willie H. and Brenda C. (Douglas) Damron.

On September 1, 2013 she married Jorge Gonzalez.

He survives along with three sons, Jesse Adams, Dalton (Monica) Damron and Jorge Damron; a daughter, Hattie...

Austin Daniel Yoder

Austin Daniel Yoder

Sep 28, 2023

Austin Daniel Yoder, 27, of Cromwell, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023.

Austin was born November 10, 1995, in Goshen to Eugene & Loretta (Troyer) Yoder.

Along with his parents, he is survived by seven siblings, Amber Lynn (Andrew) Skaggs, Topeka, Bailey Eugene Yoder, San Diego, California, Bridgette Noel and Carmen Jane Yoder, both from...

Brent H. Dennis

Brent H. Dennis

Sep 25, 2023

Brent H. Dennis, 33, of Goshen, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023.

He was born January 19, 1990 in Goshen to Brook Dennis and Marita DeHoff.

Brent is survived by his mother, fiancé Erica Waters; a son Bryson Waters; two sisters, Teresa DeHoff and Brooke Dennis of Goshen.

He enjoyed spending time with...

Shari Kay Nusbaum

Shari Kay Nusbaum

Sep 24, 2023

Sharon “Shari” Kay Nusbaum, 81, formerly of Goshen, died Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Lakeland Hospice House, Lakeland, Florida.

She was born November 1, 1941 in Goshen to Clinton K. and Isabelle L. (Leonard) Kilmer.

On August 24, 1968 she married Dion “Don” A. Nusbaum in Goshen at Plymouth United Church of Christ. He preceded...

Billy Earl Holley

Billy Earl Holley

Sep 23, 2023

Billy Earl Holley, 69, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Majestic Care of Goshen.

He was born August 11, 1954 in Chicago to Thomas Earl and Barbara Sue (Wiggs) Holley.

Survivors include three children, Luke Holley of Colorado, Jeremy (fiancé Yesenia Rodriguez) Holley of Goshen and Melanie (Lindale) Johns of Goshen;...

Evelyn Catherine Schaefer

Evelyn Catherine Schaefer

Sep 23, 2023

On September 23rd, Evelyn Catherine Schaefer took the hand of Jesus as he escorted her to heaven. There, she will be reunited forever with loved ones who preceded her, among whom are her parents, August and Lulu Eykholt.

Born September 5, 1933, she was one of three children. Surviving siblings are a sister, Barbara Sanders and a...

Jacob H. Flisher Jr.

Jacob H. Flisher Jr.

Sep 22, 2023

Jacob Henry “Jake” Flisher, Jr., of Goshen, died peacefully in his sleep on September 22, 2023 at age of 96.

He was born April 27, 1927 in Nampa, Idaho to Jacob Henry Flisher, and Ina (Berry) Flisher.

Jake was married to Arvilla Miller, August 29, 1952 in Kalona, Iowa.  She preceded him in death in...

Marion Wenger

Marion Wenger

Sep 21, 2023

Marion Roy Wenger, 91, was born at home in Dunlap, Indiana on March 25, 1932.

On July 28, 2023 he fell in his home and broke his leg. After surgery and rehab, he was very motivated to get better and things seemed to be going in the right direction. However, his body began having difficulties recovering, and...

Roy D. Frank, Jr.

Roy D. Frank, Jr.

Sep 18, 2023

Roy D. Frank, Jr., 63, of Goshen died at home surrounded by family on Monday, September 18, 2023.

He was born December 2, 1959 in Goshen to Roy D. Frank, Sr. and Dorothy (Miller) Frank.

On May 26, 1979 he married Debra Weldy in Goshen.

She survives along with a daughter, Wendy (William)...

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