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Jill Hawkins

Jill Hawkins

Aug 29, 2023

Jill Hawkins, 74, of Goshen, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Goshen Hospital.

She was born December 20, 1948 in Goshen to Dewey and Marilyn “Sue” (Stump) Hall.

On April 1, 1989 she married Chris Lamar Hawkins in Goshen.

He survives along with four children, Kristi Hawkins (Peg Bickel) of Indianapolis, Amanda...

Sanford J. Schrock

Sanford J. Schrock

Aug 27, 2023

Sanford J. Schrock, 74, of Goshen died Sunday, August 27, 2023 at The Maples at Waterford Crossing.

He was born April 25, 1949 in Topeka to Orval and Florence (Yordy) Schrock. They preceded him in death.

On August 20, 1983 he married Janie Speicher.

She survives along with a son, Benjamin Schrock of...

Paul E. Smith

Paul E. Smith

Aug 26, 2023

Paul Earl Smith, 93, went to his heavenly home to live with Jesus on Saturday, August 26, 2023. He resided at The Oasis at Fellowship Square in Surprise, Arizona. Paul was born on March 3, 1930 in Albion, Indiana. He was a beloved father, grandfather, and a good friend to many. Paul’s Christian faith was an essential part of...

Kathy Evans

Kathy Evans

Aug 25, 2023

Kathy Evans, 71, of Goshen, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023, at Goshen Hospital.

She was born January 17, 1952 in Goshen to John W. and Joann (Misner) Hover.

Kathy is survived by her husband, Clifton O. Evans; six children, Wyatt Bailey of Millersburg, Lori Ontiveros of Sullivan, Lisa M. Evans of Fayetteville, North Carolina,...

Joaquin "Jack" San Juan

Joaquin "Jack" San Juan

Aug 25, 2023

Joaquin “Jack” San Juan, 78, of Goshen, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023, at home.

He was born January 25, 1945 in Vincennes to Henry San Juan and Ruth (Huerta) Zamora.

He is survived by his longtime companion, Laura Legus of Elkhart; three sisters, Virginia (Gordon) Pensylof  Bangor, Pennsylvania, Nita Cantril of Lincoln, Nebraska and...

Evarista "Eva" Gorostiza Long

Evarista "Eva" Gorostiza Long

Aug 24, 2023

On August 24, 2023, Evarista Gorostiza Long went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Eva was born May 1, 1940, to Pedro and Aurora Gorostiza in Dijon, France.  Eva is survived by her husband of 57 years, Larry, her son John Peter Long and her daughter, Michele Aurora Long

At the age of 19,...

Marvin Frederick Miller

Marvin Frederick Miller

Aug 23, 2023

Marvin F. Miller, 85, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 23, at Greencroft Healthcare.

He was born April 18, 1938 in Elkhart County.

Mr. Miller is survived by an uncle Chris (Vera) Miller, and several cousins.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Fannie C. Miller and 14 aunts and uncles.

A...

Bart Lefever

Bart Lefever

Aug 18, 2023

Bart Lefever, 77, of Elkhart, passed away Friday morning August 18th, 2023, after a brave battle with Parkinsons Disease.

He was born April 20, 1946 to Tim and Lillian Jane (Fulton) Lefever in Spring Grove, Pennsylvania.

Bart is survived by his wife of 54 years, Nancy (Barnhart) Lefever, whom he married on June 22, 1969...

Thelma Eileen Roll

Thelma Eileen Roll

Aug 16, 2023

Thelma E. Roll, 93, of Goshen, died Wednesday, Aug. 16, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing.

She was born December 11, 1929 in Danville, Illinois to Oscar E. and Edith (Vancleave) Ackerson.

On July 31, 1954 she married Myron J. Roll. He died September 10, 2019.

Survivors include five children: daughter, Jennifer (Kevin)...

Cynthia "Cindy" Ruth Janzen

Cynthia "Cindy" Ruth Janzen

Aug 16, 2023

Cynthia (Cindy) Janzen, 75, died August 16, 2023 at Greencroft Healthcare from causes related to Alzheimer’s Disease.

Cindy was born March 6, 1948, in Newton Kansas to Ben V. and Ruth (Schrag) Wedel, the second of 4 girls.  She grew up on the family farm near Moundridge, Kansas where she began grade school in a one-room school.  ...

Edwina M. Adams

Edwina M. Adams

Aug 16, 2023

Edwina M. Adams, 79, of Goshen died Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Greencroft Healthcare.

She was born August 7, 1944, in Albion, Michigan to Edward P. and Alberta M. (Mahaffey) Niecko. They preceded her in death along with a brother, William Niecko.

She is survived by two children, Susan Adams of Goshen, and Michael Adams...

Harvey E. Hansen

Harvey E. Hansen

Aug 15, 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

Harvey E. Hansen, 84, of Goshen, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at The Laurels after a brief illness.

He was born August 2, 1939, in Clarion, Iowa to...

Connie Taylor

Connie Taylor

Aug 13, 2023

Constance “Connie” J. Taylor, 83, of Goshen died Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Waterford Crossing Health Campus.

She was born July 12, 1940 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Charles A. and Ruth (Cowden) West.

On August 29, 1958 she married Robert E. Taylor in Cincinnati. He preceded her in death on July 9, 2017.

...

David A. Pepple

David A. Pepple

Aug 13, 2023

David Ashley Pepple, 77, of Goshen, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Goshen Hospital.

He was born July 16, 1946 in Elkhart to George L. & Virginia M. (Shoultz) Pepple. His mother taught him to play Scrabble at the age of six, something at which he continued to excel throughout his life (while challenging others!).

...

Paul Groff Whirledge

Paul Groff Whirledge

Aug 11, 2023

The service will be live-streamed.  This link will go live 5 to 10 minutes prior to the

funeral service Saturday, August 19, 2023 11 a.m. EST

Live Stream link:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3Bk_heBuiMErAWRfv-1nQ/live

Paul Groff Whirledge, 95, of Millersburg, died...

Dean Lamar Bender

Dean Lamar Bender

Aug 11, 2023

Dean Lamar Bender, 71, of Goshen, died unexpectedly Friday, August 11, 2023.

He was born March 28, 1952 in LaGrange County to Alvin and Clara (Miller) Bender.

He is survived by a brother, Les (Judy) Bender of Albion: three sisters, Gwen (Mike) Stump of Elkhart, Rose (Steven) Kienzler of LaOtto and Bonnie (Tom) Harlan of...

Phyllis J. Carter

Phyllis J. Carter

Aug 10, 2023

Rev. Phyllis J. Carter, 92, of Goshen, died Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Majestic Healthcare of Goshen.

She was born in Middletown, Ohio on December 28, 1930 to William J. and Beatrice (Sloan) Noland who are deceased.

She married John W. Carter August 8, 1948, he died Sept. 4, 2010.  They were married 62 years....

Janet O. Hart

Janet O. Hart

Aug 9, 2023

Janet O. Hart, 87, of La Porte, died Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Brickyard Healthcare Terrace Care Center.

She was born August 3, 1936 in Dayton, Ohio to James and Helen (Ratliff) Pierce.

She married Jack E. Hart on September 1954. He died on October of 2014.

Janet is survived by two sons,...

David J. Stutsman

David J. Stutsman

Aug 5, 2023

David J. Stutsman, 70, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023 at home surrounded by family.

He was born February 14, 1953 in Goshen to Walter N. and Lanetia I. (Whirledge) Stutsman.

On December 14, 1985 he married Janice Gingerich in Goshen.

She survives along with a brother, Gene (Ann) Stutsman, and a sister,...

Adrienne A. Gaskill

Adrienne A. Gaskill

Aug 4, 2023

Adrienne A. Gaskill, 86, of Goshen died Friday, August 4, 2023.

She was born October 10, 1936 in Goshen.

She is survived by five children, Mark (Ann) Branson of Chandler, Shawn Conatser of Nashville, Tennessee, Cody (Michelle) Burke of Ligonier, Gina Wheeler, Ginger Setzer, and a daughter in law, Susan Branson, all of Goshen; 17...

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