James Randall Yoder
Feb 27, 2023
James R. Yoder, 53, of Elkhart, died Monday, February 27, 2023.
He was born August 16, 1969 in Warsaw to Luther J. and Anita M. (Oler) Yoder.
They survive along with a daughter, Erin Austin of Luddington, Michigan; and two sisters, Jessica Yoder of Elkhart and Josephine (Jason) Flick of New Paris.
James...
Alun G. Rees
Feb 25, 2023
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Alun G. Rees, 64, of New Paris, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, February 25, 2023. He was surrounded by his family at home....
Eng Ek
Feb 24, 2023
Eng Ek, 80, of Bristol, died Friday, February 24, 2023, at Goshen Hospital.
He was born May 10, 1942, in Cambodia.
Mr. Ek is survived by his wife, Sarou Touy-Ek; three children, Laway (Heather) Ek, Sunny (Dao) Ek and Sothear Ek; a niece, Saoman (Chanty) Long; 10 grandchildren, Madie and Evie Ek, Gianni and Ellie...
Curtis L. Porter
Feb 19, 2023
Curtis L. Porter, 72, of Goshen, died Sunday, February 19, 2023 at The Woodland Manor.
He was born on November 7, 1950 in Elkhart to Gail and Pauline (DeAtley) Porter.
Survivors include two sons, Andrew (Asia) Porter of Goshen and Christopher (Kristal) Devore of Elkhart; three grandchildren, Nathan Porter of Mishawaka, Rylie Porter and Emma...
Richard D. Oyer
Feb 19, 2023
Richard “Dick” Oyer, 91, of Goshen, died Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Greencroft Gables Healthcare.
He was born June 29, 1931, in Gibson City, Illinois to Walter and Elizabeth “Betty” (Yoder) Oyer. He grew up on a dairy farm near Fisher, Illinois and attended a rural school for the first eight years of his education. He continued...
Carla Sue Oplinger
Feb 18, 2023
Carla Sue Oplinger, 59, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on February 18, 2023. She was born on March 11, 1963 in Goshen, Indiana, the daughter of the late Robert and Winnie (Melancon) Covington. Carla leaves behind her high school sweetheart and loving husband, Dan, of 38 years; her son Matthew (Lorena) Oplinger of...
Kenlyn Sorg Haack
Feb 13, 2023
Kenlyn “Woody” Sorg Haack, 84 of Goshen died Monday, February 13, 2023 at home surrounded by her family.
She was born March 25, 1938 in Goshen to Jesse “Alvin” and Katherine (Conklin) Swihart.
She is survived by three daughters, Kathy (Ken) Coffman of Goshen, Tammy (Craig) Lambright of Charleston, South Carolina and Susan Warstler of...
Beulah Irene Swihart
Feb 13, 2023
Beulah Irene Swihart, 93, of Goshen died Monday, February 13, 2023 at her home.
She was born January 6, 1930 in Hasty, Colorado to Melvin and Sarah (Jarboe) Roesch.
On December 13, 1952 she married Robert W. Swihart in Fostoria, Ohio.
She is survived by two daughters, Sharon Swihart of Goshen and Carla...
James Cecil Tom
Feb 9, 2023
James Cecil Tom, 79, of South Bend, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023, at home.
He was born September 5, 1943 in Kosciusko County to LaVent and Edna (Cripe) Tom.
On April 8, 1967 he married Linda Suter in South Bend.
She survives along with two children, Julia (Casey) Miller of Goshen and...
Aaron L. Buttermore
Feb 9, 2023
Aaron L. Buttermore, 39, of Goshen, died Thursday, February 9, 2023.
He was born March 16, 1983 in Elkhart to Steven and Vicky (Eyer) Buttermore.
They survive along with a brother, Bryan Buttermore of Elkhart and a niece, Alaina Buttermore of Goshen.
A 2001 graduate of Goshen High School, Aaron was a very...
David B. Puro
Feb 9, 2023
David B. Puro, 70 of Goshen died Thursday, February 9, 2023 at home of natural causes.
He was born July 3, 1952 in Goshen to Onnie and Shirley (Ridenour) Puro. They preceded him in death.
Survivors include two brothers, Mike (Laurie) Puro of Goshen and Timothy (Victoria) Puro of Bloomington; nephews, Eric Puro and Matthew...
Don L. Miller
Feb 8, 2023
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Don L. Miller, 79, of Elkhart, died Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Elkhart Hospital.
He was born October 31, 1943 in Kalona, Iowa...
Willis "Ed" Edgar Stahley
Feb 7, 2023
Willis “Ed” Stahley, 72, of Goshen, died Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at The Elkhart Meadows.
He was born January 11, 1951 in Goshen to Forrest and Shirley (Hartman) Stahley.
On November 9, 2013 he married Brenda Sue (Wilden) Kramer.
She survives along with two sons, Jackson Mitchell of Colorado and Logan Stahley of...
Shane Holbrook
Feb 6, 2023
Shane Holbrook, 68, of New Paris, died Monday, February 6, 2023 at The Waters of Wakarusa.
She was born August 14, 1954 in Goshen to Theron and Donna (Packer) Sheley.
On October 10, 1972 she married Ricky Holbrook in Goshen.
He survives along with daughter, Nikki (Lyle) Baker of Kalamazoo, Michigan; a bonus...
Donald Clyde Gard, Jr.
Feb 3, 2023
Donald Clyde Gard, Jr., 87, of Goshen, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023, at Majestic Care, Goshen.
He was born February 4, 1935 in Mishawaka, to Donald Clyde Gard Sr. and Lillian (VanKirk) Gard.
He married Joanie L. Gibson on July 29, 1967 in Nawata, Oklahoma. She preceded him in death.
Mr. Gard...
Phillip Roy Kilmer
Feb 2, 2023
Phillip Roy Kilmer, 77, of Benton, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 2, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on February 1, 1946 in Goshen to Herman and Kathryn (Yoder) Kilmer. They preceded him in death.
On June 1, 1968 he married his wife of 55 years, Arleta Schlabach of Clinton...
Barbara Jean Igney
Feb 2, 2023
Barbara Jean (Sherck) Igney, 69, of Elkhart, was received into her eternal heavenly home Thursday, February 2, 2023.
She was born September 27, 1953 to Truman “Max” and Phyllis Sherck. She grew up in Middlebury and graduated from Northridge High School in 1972.
Barbara is survived by two sons, Todd (Ashley) Igney of Bristol and...
Linda Groff
Jan 31, 2023
Linda Groff, age 86, of Goshen, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2023 at Prestige Center of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.
Funeral Services for Linda will be held at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, 1911 South Main Street, Goshen, Indiana 46526, on Friday, February 10, 2023 at 11 a.m. with Benjamen Evers officiating. Interment will take place at Violett Cemetery. The...
Tina Maria Gingerich
Jan 31, 2023
Tina Marie Gingerich, 54, of Goshen, died Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Goshen Hospital.
She was born June 23, 1968 in Imlay, Michigan, to Phil and Elaine Babcock.
Survivors include a son, Aron James Riegsecker of Goshen; two daughters, Anna Riegsecker of Indianapolis and Mary Schwartz of Lansing, Michigan; three grandchildren, Addison, Zoey and Alexander...
Gordon R. Yoder
Jan 30, 2023
Gordon R. Yoder, 97, of Goshen died Monday, January 30, 2023 at Greencroft Healthcare.
He was born September 29, 1925 in Columbiana, Ohio to Noah B. and Florence (Hendricks) Yoder.
On October 1, 1948 he married Esther A. Detwiler in Willmington, Pennsylvania.
Gordon is survived by three children, Diane (Bob) Hershberger, and Sanford...
