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Catherine Elaine Yoder
Sep 4, 2023
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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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Aug 15, 2023
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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
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
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
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:
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Paul Groff Whirledge, 95, of Millersburg, died...
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...
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