Marsha Elaine Neer
Jul 27, 2026
Marsha Elaine Neer, 74, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2026. Born on November 17, 1951, in Goshen, Indiana, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Betty Neer. She spent nearly her entire life in Elkhart County.
After graduating from Concord High School in 1970, Marsha worked in the newborn nursery caring for infants and their families. She later joined Whitehall...
Mark Alan McCloud
Jul 27, 2026
Mark Alan McCloud, age 76, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026, at his home in Bristol, Indiana.
He was born on July 27, 1950, in Lafayette, Indiana, to the late Harold and Clara (Hague) McCloud.
Mark graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School with the Class of 1968 and went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Purdue University....
Erna M. Bachman
Jul 25, 2026
GOSHEN, Indiana - Erna Maurine Bachman passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25. Erna was a resident of Greencroft Goshen Healthcare.
Erna was born into the John and Lydia Roth family on Nov. 2, 1929, near her childhood hometown of Milford, Nebraska. She had four siblings: Norvene, Curtis, Marcille and Auris.
Erna was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin; daughter, Shelley;...
Reyes Carlos Morales Mellado
Jul 24, 2026
Reyes Carlos Morales Mellado, de 50 años, residente de Goshen, falleció el 24 de julio de 2026 en el Hospital de Goshen.
Reyes Carlos nació el 22 de abril de 1976 en Calpulalpan, Tlaxcala, México, hijo de Mercedes Mellado Sánchez y Reyes Morales García.
Junto con sus padres, a Reyes lo recuerdan con profundo amor su dedicada esposa, Laura (Pérez) Morales, y...
John A. Hochstedler
Jul 23, 2026
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Goshen – John A. Hochstedler, 90, died Thursday, July 23, 2026 at Goshen Hospital.
He was born August 31, 1935 in Hartville, Ohio to Emanuel and Magdalena (Schlabach) Hochstedler.
John spent his early years in Kokomo and attended Bethel College in Mishawaka.
On June 23, 1956...
Michael C. Neff
Jul 23, 2026
Michael C. Neff, 73, of Goshen died Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Azura Memory Care, in Verona, Wisconsin.
He was born May 26, 1953 in Goshen to Stanley and Delores (Pepper) Neff.
On June 29, 1974 he married Lisa Comstock.
She survives along with their children, Travis (Lucinda) Neff, Warsaw, Jason (Becky) Neff, Wolcottville, and Kari (Eric) Evenson, Barnevald, Wisconsin; eight grandchildren; and...
Gary L. Arnold
Jul 23, 2026
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Gary L. Arnold, Elkhart, 76, died Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Goshen Hospital, unexpectedly from a brief illness.
He was born on May 18, 1950, to Levi and Kathryn (Bowers) Arnold in Elkhart County.
On May 14, 1983, he married Pauline Geiser at Elkhart...
Rhoda Troyer
Jul 21, 2026
With profound sadness and deep love, the family of Rhoda (Yoder) Troyer, 80, announces her passing on July 21, 2026, at Brownsburg Meadows Assisted Living in Brownsburg, Indiana. Rhoda was born on April 1, 1946, in Millersburg, Ohio, to John and Millie Yoder.
Rhoda spent 66 years of her life in Elkhart County before making her home in Danville, Indiana. Throughout...
Dennis "Denny" Mascarenas
Jul 20, 2026
Covington, GA – Dennis Solomon Mascarenas, age 87, of Covington, Georgia, passed away on Monday, July 20. Dennis was born on Saturday, Oct. 1, 1938, in Manzanola, Colorado to the late Solomon and Margaret Mascarenas. Dennis worked as a welder in his younger days and was an all-around handy man. He built buildings, cornhole boards, benches, and loved tinkering with...
Katie Bontrager
Jul 19, 2026
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Katie “Kay” Bontrager, Goshen, 74, died Sunday, July 19, 2026 at Goshen Hospital.
She was born February 27, 1952 in Arthur, Illinois to Noah and Gertrude (Yoder) Schrock.
On April 5, 1980 she married Dale Bontrager in New Paris.
He survives along with her siblings,...
Weldon W. Hull
Jul 17, 2026
Weldon W. Hull, 85, of Elkhart died Friday, July 17, 2026 at Esther’s Hospice House.
He was born January 19, 1941 in Constantine, Michigan to Ralph and LaVada (Hooley) Hull.
He married Lola Stabler June 14, 1963 in Millersburg.
She survives along with seven children, Tina (Dean) Smith of Millersburg, Stoney (Tiffiny) Hull of Goshen, Mary (Glen) Ott of Goshen, Wendell (Tonya) Hull...
David J. McIlwain
Jul 14, 2026
David J. McIlwain, 79, of Goshen died Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at Goshen Hospital.
He was born November 18, 1946 in Columbus, Indiana to James A. and Dorothy (Oaks) McIlwain.
Survivors include his wife, Kimie McIlwain, children, Connie (Henry) Sears, Goshen, Jason (Amanda) Cripe, Syracuse, Ryan (Debbie) McIlwain, Goshen and Virginia (James) Epps, Dufur, Oregon; nine grandchildren, Karter, Noah, A.J., Kian, Scarlett,...
Troy D. Dabney
Jul 11, 2026
Troy was born October 13, 1946, in Cincinnati Ohio
Lovingly adopted by his Aunt, Anna Rose and her husband Condy Dabney.
Survived by his wife Janet L (Drummond) Dabney, children Donald (DJ) Grise, Cassandra (Terry) Ellsworth, Cherri (Paul) Smith, and Christopher (Michelle) Dabney. Three grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Predeceased by grandson Michael .
A U.S. Army veteran, Mr. Dabney served from 1964...
German Faustino Mateos
Jul 7, 2026
Obituario de German Faustino
Con profunda tristeza y con un inmenso amor, la familia de German Faustino, de 36 años, de Goshen, Indiana, anuncia su fallecimiento ocurrido el Martes 7 de julio de 2026 en el Hospital de Goshen.
German nació el 21 de agosto de 1989, hijo de German Faustino Sánchez y Arcadia Mateos Fuentes. Aunque su vida fue demasiado corta,...
Dennis R. George
Jul 5, 2026
GOSHEN — Dennis R. George, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on August 24, 1941, in Kosciusko County, Indiana, to the late Welcome Dale and Lois (Laudeman) George.
On July 24, 1998, in Goshen, he married Sandra "Sandy" (Berkey) George.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sandy; his...
Larry Jay Warstler
Jul 5, 2026
In Loving Memory of Larry Jay Warstler
Larry Jay Warstler, 84, of Goshen, Indiana, passed away peacefully at Goshen Hospital on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at 1:02 a.m.
Born on August 9, 1941, in Goshen, Larry was the son of Adrian Warstler and Martha (Zentz) Miller. A lifelong resident of the area, Larry was known for his quiet strength, unwavering work ethic,...
Sue Ann Riley
Jul 2, 2026
Sue Ann Riley, 68, of Elkhart died Thursday, July 2, 2026 at Riverside Village.
She was born January 6, 1958 in Goshen to Donald and Patricia (Smith) Riley. They preceded her in death.
Sue was a lifelong area resident and graduate of Goshen High School class of 1977.
She formerly attended and was a member at Brenneman Memorial Missionary Church.
Sue is survived by...
Lois Arline Deter
Jul 1, 2026
For family and friends unable to attend in person, the memorial service will be accessible via Zoom. Please click the link below 5 to 10 minutes prior to the start of the service to join:
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Lois Arline Deter, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Greencroft Healthcare in Goshen, Indiana.
Lois was born on July 30, 1936, in Coleta,...
Jose Guadalupe Ruiz Carreto
Jun 30, 2026
José Guadalupe Ruiz Carreto, de 77 años, de Goshen, Indiana, falleció el martes 30 de junio de 2026 en el Hospital de Goshen.
José nació el 16 de julio de 1948 en Apan, Hidalgo, México, hijo de Manuel Ruiz Torrejón y Benita Carreto Viveros. Fue allí en Apan, Hidalgo, donde se casó con Martha Álvarez Hernández el 21 de octubre de...
Paula Hollinger
Jun 29, 2026
Paula D. Hollinger, 82, Lafayette, died at IU Health Arnett Hospital on June 29 after suffering a general decline in health the past year. A lifelong resident of Goshen, she moved to Lafayette in April 2026 to be closer to family.
In 1944, Paula was born on April 25 to Virginia and Paul Geyer. Paul died when she was only three...
