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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sep 4, 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
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.
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