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Kenlyn Sorg Haack

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

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

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

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

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

Don L. Miller

Feb 8, 2023

The service will be livestreamed.  This link will go live 5 to 10 minutes prior to the

funeral service

https://vimeo.com/event/2887932

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Heather N. Bailey

Heather N. Bailey

Jan 30, 2023

Heather N. Bailey, 27, of Goshen died Monday, January 30, 2023 in South Bend.

She was born June 15, 1995 in Goshen to Michael and Mary (Baker) Neal.

They survive along with a daughter, Delilah Neal; a brother, Michael Neal; and a sister, Katrina Ann (Matt) Miller of LaGrange.

She enjoyed skateboarding and...

Judith Yvonne Houtz

Judith Yvonne Houtz

Jan 30, 2023

The service will be livestreamed.  This link will go live 5 to 10 minutes prior to the

funeral service

https://waterfordchurch.org/streaming/

Judy Y. (Unruh) Houtz, 85, of Goshen, died Monday, January 30 at Greencroft Healthcare.

She was born September 6, 1937 in Harper, Kansas...

Jack Lee Keesling

Jack Lee Keesling

Jan 29, 2023

Jack Lee Keesling, 66, of Middlebury, died Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Elkhart Hospital.

He was born September 6, 1956 in Anderson, Indiana.

On August 22, 2005 he married Cherie Bowerman.

Cherie survives along with four daughters, Leah (James) Otto of Fort Wayne, Diane Wood of Shipshewana, Amy Wood of Shipshewana and Corrina...

Gerald C. Whittier

Gerald C. Whittier

Jan 29, 2023

Gerald C. Whittier, 74, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2022, at Majestic Care.

He was born March 24, 1948 in Concord, New Hampshire.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Guyotte and Marion Barbara (Bernier) Bean.

Mr. Whittier worked at Smoker Craft for 23 years.

Cremation will take place...

Rev. Paul D. Bowen

Rev. Paul D. Bowen

Jan 29, 2023

Rev. Paul D. Bowen, 82, of Goshen went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 29, 2023.

He was born March 23, 1940 in Switzer, West Virginia to Oral and Jesse Mae (Oliver) Bowen. They preceded him in death.

On January 28, 2017 he married Annie P. (Rinehart) Looney.

She survives along...

Terry Lee Benn

Terry Lee Benn

Jan 29, 2023

Goshen – On Sunday morning, January 29 at 8:55 in the morning Terry Lee Benn, 76, took his final breath and went to his reward, passing peacefully into the arms of Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior. He is now healed and whole and has rejoined his beautiful wife of 53 years, the love of his life Ginny.

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