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
The service will be livestreamed. This link will go live 5 to 10 minutes prior to the memorial service
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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.
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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!).
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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...
Phyllis J. Carter
Aug 10, 2023
Rev. Phyllis J. Carter, 92, of Goshen, died Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Majestic Healthcare of Goshen.
She was born in Middletown, Ohio on December 28, 1930 to William J. and Beatrice (Sloan) Noland who are deceased.
She married John W. Carter August 8, 1948, he died Sept. 4, 2010. They were married 62 years....
Janet O. Hart
Aug 9, 2023
Janet O. Hart, 87, of La Porte, died Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Brickyard Healthcare Terrace Care Center.
She was born August 3, 1936 in Dayton, Ohio to James and Helen (Ratliff) Pierce.
She married Jack E. Hart on September 1954. He died on October of 2014.
Janet is survived by two sons,...
David J. Stutsman
Aug 5, 2023
David J. Stutsman, 70, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023 at home surrounded by family.
He was born February 14, 1953 in Goshen to Walter N. and Lanetia I. (Whirledge) Stutsman.
On December 14, 1985 he married Janice Gingerich in Goshen.
She survives along with a brother, Gene (Ann) Stutsman, and a sister,...
Adrienne A. Gaskill
Aug 4, 2023
Adrienne A. Gaskill, 86, of Goshen died Friday, August 4, 2023.
She was born October 10, 1936 in Goshen.
She is survived by five children, Mark (Ann) Branson of Chandler, Shawn Conatser of Nashville, Tennessee, Cody (Michelle) Burke of Ligonier, Gina Wheeler, Ginger Setzer, and a daughter in law, Susan Branson, all of Goshen; 17...
Brian J. Shriner
Aug 3, 2023
Brian J. Shriner, 66, of Goshen died Thursday, August 3, 2023 at his home surrounded by family.
He was born January 22, 1957 in Elkhart to Lester and Mildred (Weaver) Shriner.
He is survived by a daughter, Angela (Derek) Gorce of Goshen; step-son, Daniel Berkey of Anderson; four grandchildren, Chloe and Tanner Wigent, and Larry...
Lucille A. Kurtz
Jul 31, 2023
Lucille A. Kurtz, 73, of Elkhart died Monday, July 31, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital.
She was born February 18, 1950 in Goshen to Hubert C. and Goldie L. (Fissgus) Straw.
On July 18, 1970 she married Thomas P. Kurtz in Syracuse. He died November 17, 2020.
She is survived by four children,...
Winifred E. Wall
Jul 29, 2023
Winifred E. Wall, 92, of Goshen, died Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Greencroft of Goshen.
She was born October 7, 1930 in Elkhart to Enos and Ruth (Lehman) Mumaw.
She married Elmer A. Wall on December 17, 1960 in Elkhart.
He survives along with a daughter, Mary Beth (Scott) Neufeld-Wall, St. Louis, Missouri;...
Emma Mullet
Jul 26, 2023
The service will be livestreamed. This link will go live 5 to 10 minutes prior to the memorial service
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Emma Mullet, 96, of Woodstock, Georgia and formerly of Goshen, died Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Merrill Gardens at Woodstock.
She was born February 20, 1927 in Haven, Kansas...
Paula F. Stoltzfus
Jul 25, 2023
Paula F. Stoltzfus, 96, of Goshen passed away, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Greencroft Healthcare.
She was born March 5, 1927, in Mio, Michigan to William and Marie (Troyer) Handrich.
On May 10, 1951, she married Eli Stoltzfus.
He survives along with a son, Eric (Ruth) Stoltzfus of Goshen; a daughter, Robin Beachy...
Ryan Smith
Jul 24, 2023
Gardner “Ryan” Smith, 48, of Goshen, died Monday, July 24, 2023 in St. Joseph County, due to injuries from a traffic accident.
He was born April 4, 1975 in Goshen to Scott and Brenda (Gardner) Smith.
They survive along with a brother, Scott E. Smith II, of Washington DC, and his faithful canine companion, Fletch....
Donald Ralston
Jul 24, 2023
Donald “Bud” Ralston, 70, of Goshen died Monday, July 24, 2023, at Majestic Care.
He was born February 8, 1953 in Goshen to Jack and Norma Jean (Wenger) Ralston.
Survivors include his wife, Susan (Sexton); daughters, Faith Lewis of Goshen, and Monica (John) Hall of Millersburg; grandchildren, Joey Ragan and Logan Hall; and great-granddaughter, Aviana...
