Obituaries

Oct 26, 2023

Christopher Scott Hall, 59, of Syracuse, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023.

He was born March 30, 1964, in Elkhart to Herman Burdette and Donna B. (Anglin) Hall.

Mr. Hall is survived by two daughters, Rachael Hall, Janae Hall of Mishawaka; his former wife, Brenda (Paul) Bertha of Mishawaka; half siblings, Jean (Robert) Kline of...

Oct 24, 2023

Gwin Meade, 85, of Goshen, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Strawberry House of The Laurels of Goshen.

He was born December 12, 1937, in Pikeville, Kentucky to Willard and Maxie Meade.  He was the second son of nine children.

He was preceded in death by his parents and older brother, Joe Meade.

Oct 23, 2023

Marty Norris died on Monday, October 23rd, 2023 at the age of 58. He passed away in the company of his wife and great friends.

Marty was preceded in death by his parents Darrell and Vola Norris and brother Darrell “Eddie” Norris.

Marty was born on December 10th, 1964 in Tennessee. After graduating high school,...

Oct 18, 2023

Elkhart - Paul Simone, 75, passed away peacefully at home with his beloved wife, Erica (Neely), on October 18, 2023 from stage 4 esophageal cancer.

Paul was born on September 24, 1948, to Louis Simone and Alda Simone (Guasparini) in Manhattan, New York.

Paul entered the Navy in 1965 when he was 17 years old....

Oct 17, 2023

Christine G. Chrzanowski, 74, passed away at home of natural causes Tuesday, October 17, 2023.

She was born November 7, 1948 in Rochester, to Robert and Margaret (Wilhoit) Kline.

On November 26, 1998 she married Michael Chrzanowski in Akron.

He survives along with two children, Gregory (Lisa) Neff of Goshen and Rebecca (Tony)...

Oct 15, 2023

Linda L. Cline, 87, of Goshen, died Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Goshen Hospital.

She was born September 29, 1936 in Goshen to Kenneth and Dorothy (Markham) Zollinger.

On October 27, 1956 she married James F. Cline. He preceded her in death.

She is survived by two sons, Gary (Tina) Cline of Elkhart...

Oct 14, 2023

Merle E. Lorenz, 90, of Goshen died Saturday, October 14, 2023 at East Lake Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Elkhart.

He was born in Miami County May 22, 1933 to Raymond and Beulah (Sproal) Lorenz.

On May 29, 1952 he married Phyllis J. Swinehart in Goshen. She died September 9, 2016.

Survivors include two daughters,...

Oct 14, 2023

Julie A. Tonges, 61, of Goshen passed away at her home Saturday, October 14, 2023 after a courageous two year battle with cancer.

She was born November 13, 1961 in Kokomo to Robert and Joyce (Pullen) Price. They preceded her in death.

On July 6, 2013 she married Christian Tonges in Goshen.

He...

Oct 11, 2023

Aldine G. Wyse, 98, of Goshen passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Greencroft Healthcare.

She was born February 20, 1925 in Wayland, Iowa to William and Katie (Graber) Eichelberger.

On August 11, 1946 she married Marlin S. Wyse in Wayland, Iowa. He died January 13, 2001.

Survivors include three daughters, Bonnie (Rich)...

Oct 10, 2023

Darla J. Jackson, 74, of Goshen, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at her home surrounded by family.

She was born February 12, 1949 in Goshen to Wilfred F. and Ilah I. (Darr) Binkley. They preceded her in death.

In July 1968 she married Eugene D. Jackson. He died May 24, 2020.

Survivors...

Oct 10, 2023

Roberta L. Williams, 74, of Goshen passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at her home.

She was born November 3, 1948 in Des Moines, Iowa to Robert W. and Laura M. (Hankins) LaFary. They preceded her in death.

On September 14, 1968 she married Quentin Williams in Goshen.

He survives along with a...

Oct 9, 2023

Cynthia Trina Ziese, 61,of Goshen, died Monday, October 9, 2023 at Majestic Care.

She was born February 18, 1962 in Goshen to Harry and Grace Janette (Murphy) Oberlin.

She is survived by her husband Mike Ziese, two sisters, Deb (fiancé Gary Kater) Navarro and Tabatha Conrad and four brothers, Kirby Oberlin, Tracy (Pam) Oberlin, Harry...

Oct 7, 2023

John A. Hoogenboom, 66, of Goshen, died Saturday, October 7, 2023.

He was born October 4, 1957 in Goshen to Albert and Mary (Yoder) Hoogenboom.

On September 15, 1990 he married Donna J. Rosenberry in Goshen.

Donna survives along with three children; Matthew (Ashlee) Hoogenboom, Goshen, Lauren Hoogenboom, Terre Haute and Logan Hoogenboom,...

Oct 7, 2023

Nancy Lee Irelan, 67, of Bristol, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023, unexpectedly of natural causes.

She was born October 18, 1955, in Elkhart to James and Yvonne “Betty” (McCavitt) Irelan.

She is survived by her mother, Betty Irelan of Goshen; two children, Anthony “Tony” Donald (Misty Joan) Campagna of White Pigeon, Michigan and Annette...

Oct 7, 2023

Delores B. Detwiler, 90, of Goshen, died Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Goshen Hospital.

She was Born February 11, 1933 in Osceola to Robert C. and Laura M. (Eger) Smith.

Delores was married December 26, 1954 to Ellis M. Detwiler at Pleasant Valley Church, Osceola. He died October 27, 2005.

She is survived...

Oct 6, 2023

Duane E. Riegsecker, 95, of Goshen, died peacefully in his sleep Friday, October 6, at Waterford Crossing Assisted Living.

He was born January 3, 1928 in Middlebury to John and Neomah (Miller) Riegsecker.

On May 28, 1950, he married Ellen E. Miller at the Middlebury Church of the Brethren.  She died October 6, 2017.

Oct 4, 2023

Elizabeth Bickel Hoover, age 92, of Goshen, previously of Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully October 4, 2023, in Goshen.

Born July 30, 1931, in Souderton, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Asher and Viola (Bickel) Souder. Elizabeth was an extremely bright student and hard-working. She completed her high school education at Eastern Mennonite High School in Harrisonburg,...

Oct 3, 2023

Kenneth Charles Miller, who dedicated his life to the care of others, died Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at the age of 65. Ken died unexpectedly on a beautiful mountain hike while vacationing with his beloved wife and dear friends in Mexico.

Ken was born on April 15, 1958, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Glen and Marilyn (Oswald) Miller....

Oct 3, 2023

Grace Ellen Krabill, 90, of Goshen passed away Tuesday, October 3, after several months of failing health.

She was born August 23, 1933 in Goshen to Glen and Dula (Roth) Hershberger.

On July 31, 1955 she married Dr. Willard S. Krabill in Goshen.  He died January 6, 2009.

Grace is survived by four...

Oct 3, 2023

Dawn Elaine Lawrence, 62, of Goshen, died Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital.

She was born February 14, 1961 in Elkhart to Homer and Bertha (Simpson) Long.

On February 1, 2008 she married Lamar Lawrence in Goshen.

Lamar survives along with two sons, Brandon (Tiffany Higdon) Beckwith, Goshen and Justin Matthews,...