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Mamie Joan Diaz (Hahn)

Mamie Joan Diaz (Hahn)

Sep 13, 2023

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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...

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...

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