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Brian J. Shriner

Brian J. Shriner

Aug 3, 2023

Brian J. Shriner, 66, of Goshen died Thursday, August 3, 2023 at his home surrounded by family.

He was born January 22, 1957 in Elkhart to Lester and Mildred (Weaver) Shriner.

He is survived by a daughter, Angela (Derek) Gorce of Goshen; step-son, Daniel Berkey of Anderson; four grandchildren, Chloe and Tanner Wigent, and Larry...

Lucille A. Kurtz

Lucille A. Kurtz

Jul 31, 2023

Lucille A. Kurtz, 73, of Elkhart died Monday, July 31, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital.

She was born February 18, 1950 in Goshen to Hubert C. and Goldie L. (Fissgus) Straw.

On July 18, 1970 she married Thomas P. Kurtz in Syracuse. He died November 17, 2020.

She is survived by four children,...

Winifred E. Wall

Winifred E. Wall

Jul 29, 2023

Winifred E. Wall, 92, of Goshen, died Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Greencroft of Goshen.

She was born October 7, 1930 in Elkhart to Enos and Ruth (Lehman) Mumaw.

She married Elmer A. Wall on December 17, 1960 in Elkhart.

He survives along with a daughter, Mary Beth (Scott) Neufeld-Wall, St. Louis, Missouri;...

Emma Mullet

Emma Mullet

Jul 26, 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

Emma Mullet, 96, of Woodstock, Georgia and formerly of Goshen, died Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Merrill Gardens at Woodstock.

She was born February 20, 1927 in Haven, Kansas...

Paula F. Stoltzfus

Paula F. Stoltzfus

Jul 25, 2023

Paula F. Stoltzfus, 96, of Goshen passed away, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Greencroft Healthcare.

She was born March 5, 1927, in Mio, Michigan to William and Marie (Troyer) Handrich.

On May 10, 1951, she married Eli Stoltzfus.

He survives along with a son, Eric (Ruth) Stoltzfus of Goshen; a daughter, Robin Beachy...

Ryan Smith

Ryan Smith

Jul 24, 2023

Gardner “Ryan” Smith, 48, of Goshen, died Monday, July 24, 2023 in St. Joseph County, due to injuries from a traffic accident.

He was born April 4, 1975 in Goshen to Scott and Brenda (Gardner) Smith.

They survive along with a brother, Scott E. Smith II, of Washington DC, and his faithful canine companion, Fletch....

Donald Ralston

Donald Ralston

Jul 24, 2023

Donald “Bud” Ralston, 70, of Goshen died Monday, July 24, 2023, at Majestic Care.

He was born February 8, 1953 in Goshen to Jack and Norma Jean (Wenger) Ralston.

Survivors include his wife, Susan (Sexton); daughters, Faith Lewis of Goshen, and Monica (John) Hall of Millersburg; grandchildren, Joey Ragan and Logan Hall; and great-granddaughter, Aviana...

Lewis Henry Hartman

Lewis Henry Hartman

Jul 24, 2023

Lewis H. Hartman, 90, passed away Monday, July 24, at Majestic Care of Goshen.

He was born March 29, 1933 in Livingston County, Illinois, to John and Grace (Cook) Hartman.

On August 21, 1955, he married Evelyn G. King.  She died March 18, 2019.

Mr. Hartman is survived by a daughter, Lori Wilson,...

Debra K. Hampton

Debra K. Hampton

Jul 23, 2023

Debra K. Hampton, 66, of Goshen,  died Sunday, July 23, 2023 at home.

She was born December 20, 1956 in Columbia City.

She is survived by three children, Stephanie Buck, Cromwell, Jason Lee (Michelle) Pettry, Goshen and Michael (Lisa Snavely) Kerby, North Webster: her best friend dog, Bella; 11 grandchildren and one on the way;...

Tony Folker

Tony Folker

Jul 22, 2023

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

funeral service Friday, July 28, 2023 scheduled for 11:00 a.m. (EST)

Live Stream link:

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

Anthony B. “Tony” Folker, 59, of Goshen died Saturday, July 22,...

Stanley L. Taber

Stanley L. Taber

Jul 20, 2023

Stanley L. Taber, 78, of Goshen passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 at home surrounded by his family and faithful dog, Buddy.

He was born June 28, 1945 in Coldwater, Michigan to Clyde and Velda J. (Williams) Taber. They preceded him in death.

On February 22, 1969 he married Mary Lou Fry in Goshen.

...

Catherine Joann Lantz

Catherine Joann Lantz

Jul 16, 2023

Catherine Joann Lantz, 82, of Goshen died Sunday, July 16, 2023 at Waterford Crossing.

She was born October 31, 1940 in Elkhart County to Emanuel D. and Lydian (Slabaugh) Miller.

She married Omar E. Lantz on February 28, 1959 at Goshen City Church of the Brethren.

She is survived by three children, Cheryl...

Vera I. Reynolds

Vera I. Reynolds

Jul 16, 2023

Vera I. Reynolds, 91, of Goshen passed away Sunday, July 16, at Greencroft Healthcare.

She was born June 13, 1932 in Paw Paw, Michigan to John Walter and Helen Irene (Swinehart) Canen.

Survivors include three children, Christine (Rick) Hopper of Edwardsburg, Michigan and David (Cindy) Reynolds and Maria Robinson, both of Elkhart; four grandchildren; 10...

Penelope Jane Shue

Penelope Jane Shue

Jul 14, 2023

Penelope “Penny” J. (Fryman) Shue, 79, passed away Friday, July 14, at Morningview Assisted Living.

She was born April 9, 1944 in Elkhart County to Harold and E. Lavonne (McCumsey) Fryman.

Penny is survived by a daughter, Stephanie (Tim) Douwsma of Goshen; a grandson, Cooper (Gabbie) Douwsma; a great-granddaughter, Ellison Douwsma: a sister, Patsy (Kirby)...

Ruth Faye Clouse

Ruth Faye Clouse

Jul 13, 2023

Ruth Faye Clouse, 86, died Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Greencroft Healthcare.

She was born May 17, 1937 in Woodburn, Oregon to William and Mabel (Hostetler) Hostetler.

On July 17, 1954 she married Wendell Clouse in Goshen.  Wendell died June 7 of this year.

She is survived by a brother, Richard (Patricia), of...

Mary Akens

Mary Akens

Jul 12, 2023

Mary G.E. Akens, 77, of Goshen died Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at her home surrounded by family.

She was born June 4, 1946 in Goshen to Kenneth and Gertrude (Bush) Plank.

Survivors include four children, Tara Hinkley of Goshen, Tonia (Wally) Blankenship of Elkhart, Tony (Tonya Berkey) Hill of Goshen, and Todd (Sherry) Hill also...

Henry Smedziuk

Henry Smedziuk

Jul 12, 2023

Henry Smedziuk, 69, of Goshen died Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at Majestic Care of Goshen.

He was born February 12, 1954 in LaGrange to Pawel and Anna (Gudz) Smedziuk.

Survivors include seven siblings, Lena Smediuk of Goshen, Nicholas (Kathleen) Smedziuk of Bristol, Petro Smedziuk of Elkhart, Maria Smedziuk or Federal Way, Washington, Zenka (Leonard) Edleman...

Steven Lee Brumbaugh

Steven Lee Brumbaugh

Jul 11, 2023

Steven Lee Brumbaugh, 72, of Goshen, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Goshen Hospital.

He was born February 4, 1952 in Goshen, to Richard and Florence (Lahr) Brumbaugh.

On October 20, 1990, he married Lois A. Millington in Goshen.

She survives along with two stepsons, Dean L. Anderson and Scott (Shawn) Anderson;...

Ruby Nussbaum

Ruby Nussbaum

Jul 9, 2023

Ruby Nussbaum, 92, of Goshen died Sunday afternoon, July 9, 2023 at Greencroft Healthcare from a stroke.

She was born April 23, 1931, in LaGrange County, Indiana, to Noah and Mary (Christner) Glick.

On August 30, 1953, she married Nathan Nussbaum (from Kidron, Ohio) at Emma Mennonite Church.

Five of her six children...

Myrtle "Marti" Fleury

Myrtle "Marti" Fleury

Jul 8, 2023

Marti passed away peacefully in her childhood home in Goshen, after battling Multiple Myeloma blood cancer for many years. She had family and a dear friend by her side. Marti was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and was placed for adoption at Bethany Orphanage in Kentucky around the age of 4 along with her brother. They were adopted a couple...

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