Jay R. Geyer
Sep 17, 2023
Jay Richard Geyer, 66, of Goshen died Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Esther’s House Center for Hospice Care.
He was born July 23, 1957 in Goshen to Richard Dale and Betty Mary (Wagner) Geyer.
He is survived by his mother, Betty Mary Geyer; a son, Adam (Sondra) Geyer of Howe; two step-sons, Marc Price of...
Alma Bontrager
Sep 17, 2023
East Goshen Mennonite Church will provide access to Alma's service via Zoom at the following link:
http://tinyurl.com/AlmaBontragerService
Alma Bontrager was a woman who knew the importance of little things, the value of big things, and the joy of fully experiencing everything in the middle.
She knew that the pie...
Marlin L. Jeschke
Sep 16, 2023
Marlin Jeschke, 94, died September 16, 2023, after a brief stay in hospice in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born May 18, 1929, west of Laird, Saskatchewan, the sixth of seven children of Ernest and Eva (Schmidt) Jeschke, and grew up on the family farm. Marlin graduated from Prairie Bible Institute High School, Alberta, Canada, in 1947, and Prairie...
Mamie Joan Diaz (Hahn)
Sep 13, 2023
The service will be livestreamed. This link will go live 5 to 10 minutes prior to the funeral service
Live Stream link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3Bk_heBuiMErAWRfv-1nQ/live
Mamie Joan Diaz (Hahn), 53, of Elkhart died Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at her home surrounded by family.
She was born January...
Ruth Ladonna Leatherman
Sep 12, 2023
Ruth LaDonna Leatherman, 100, of Goshen, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at her daughter’s home.
Ruth was born December 22, 1922 in Monroe, Washington, to Francis B. and Magdalena (Wagler) Miller.
She is survived by four sons, Lonny Smith of Bristol, Jerry (Ellen) Smith, of Goshen, John Smith of Bristol and Kevin (Shelly) Smith...
Carol Joan Petersen
Sep 12, 2023
Carol Joan Petersen, 79, of Goshen, Indiana, met her Savior in heaven on Tuesday, September 12, after unexpected complications from surgery. Carol is in heaven because she accepted the free gift of salvation offered through Christ’s death and resurrection. She is forever worshipping her Maker and is finally free from her pain. And though the grief is deep, those...
Robert L. Holderbaum
Sep 12, 2023
Robert “Bob” Holderbaum, 80, of Syracuse, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday evening, September 12, 2023, at home.
He was born January 5, 1943 in Goshen to Milo and Vivian (Martin) Holderbaum.
On August 16, 2002, he married Deborah Sension in Colorado.
She survives along with his children, Brandi (John) Thornton of Fort Wayne, Margo...
Karen J. Stickel
Sep 12, 2023
Karen J. Stickel, 66, of Goshen, died early Tuesday morning, September 12, 2023 at the Center for Hospice Care, Elkhart, after a long courageous battle with cancer.
She was born January 22, 1957 in Bremen to Robert and Joan (Rohrer) McBrier.
On July 23, 1982 she married Steven Stickel in Wakarusa.
He survives...
Joyce Ellen Graber
Sep 11, 2023
Joyce E. Graber, 94, died September 11 in Goshen Indiana where she had been living for the past six years.
She was born in Sterling, Illinois to Reuel and Ida (Conrad) Long on January 1, 1929, the first baby to be born that year in Whiteside County.
She graduated from Sterling High School and received...
Melvin J. Loewen
Sep 8, 2023
Melvin Jacob Loewen was born December 9, 1925, in Steinbach, Manitoba to Jacob T. and Margaret (Friesen) Loewen. He grew up with an older brother, C. Wilbert (Bert), and a younger sister, Emmeline. They never knew two older siblings who had died in infancy.
Throughout his life Mel cherished fond memories of his parents, his many relatives,...
Marilynn Lynn
Sep 7, 2023
MariLynn Lynn, 78, died Thursday, September 7, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born February 8, 1945 in Goshen to Gabriel L. and Arlowene A. (Prough) Lambert.
She married Daniel F. Lynn on June 16, 1973 in Goshen.
He survives along with two children, Andrew D. Lynn of Shipshewana...
Mary K. Mishler
Sep 7, 2023
Mary Kathryn Mishler, 102, of Goshen, died Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Greencroft Health Care.
Mary was born June 5, 1921, in Elida, Ohio, to Joseph and Barbara (Greider) Diller.
On July 12, 1946, she married Dorsa J. Mishler, of Shipshewana, at her mother’s home in Elida, Ohio. He preceded her in death in 2005....
Thour Long
Sep 7, 2023
Thour Long, 65, of Elkhart died Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Goshen Hospital.
Yoder-Culp Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. A full obituary will be posted when available.
The family will receive friends, Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Chaney Roy Bergdall
Sep 5, 2023
Chaney Bergdall, age 76, died on September 5 at The Laurels of Goshen after a brief illness.
He was born in Freeport, Illinois to George and Evelyn (Gutshall) Bergdall, and married to Patricia Tinker of Sacramento, California in 1973.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons: Bruce (Julie) Bergdall of Goshen,...
Eli Stoltzfus
Sep 4, 2023
Eli Stoltzfus, 96, of Goshen died Monday, September 4, 2023 at Greencroft Healthcare.
He was born April 23, 1927 in Middlebury to Jacob and Lydia (Bontreger) Stoltzfus.
On May 10, 1951, he married Paula F. Handrich. She died July 25, 2023.
Survivors include a son, Eric (Ruth) Stoltzfus of Goshen; a daughter, Robin...
Charles E. Bontreger
Sep 4, 2023
Chuck's service will be livestreamed through Clinton Frame Church,
https://youtube.com/live/0Oakk31lOCg .
Charles “Chuck” E. Bontreger, 73, of Fort Wayne and formerly of Goshen, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023, at Byron Health Center, Fort Wayne.
He was born May 24, 1950 in Goshen to Rev. Vernon E. and Miriam...
Catherine Elaine Yoder
Sep 4, 2023
The service will be livestreamed. This link will go live 5 to 10 minutes prior to the memorial service
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3Bk_heBuiMErAWRfv-1nQ/live
Catherine “Katie” Elaine Yoder, 77, of Elkhart and formerly of Millersburg, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023, at Harmony Assisted Living.
She was born July 8, 1946 in Goshen...
Shirley A. Miller
Sep 2, 2023
Shirley A. Miller, 85, of Goshen, died Saturday, September 2, 2023 surrounded by family at the home of her son in Minier, Illinois.
She was born March 19, 1938 in Nappanee. On August 27, 1953 she married James H. Miller in Raton, New Mexico. He died March 20, 2014.
Survivors include two daughters, Vicki A....
Lola D. Remington
Sep 2, 2023
Lola Remington, loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2023 at age 94 in Goshen, Indiana. Born in Leaf River, Illinois, her family moved to Goshen where she attended Goshen High School. She continued her education and became a registered nurse. Always one for adventure, she moved to California to work where she met and married...
Sandra Marie Bontrager
Aug 31, 2023
Sandra “Sandy” Marie Bontrager, 77, of Goshen, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Majestic Care of Goshen.
She was born November 13, 1945 in Marcellus, Michigan, to William Smith and Hester Burk.
Sandy is survived by a daughter, Dawn Beltz of Vicksburg, Michigan and two brothers, Bruce Smith of Marcellus, Michigan and Roy Bennet...
