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Gary Dean Keaffaber

Gary Dean Keaffaber

Oct 16, 2022

Gary Dean Keaffaber, 82, of Elkhart, died Sunday, October 16, 2022, at Elkhart Hospital.

He was born at home in Liberty Mills on September 11, 1940, to Glen and Willadean (Kamp) Keaffaber.

In 1962 he married Dianna McCullough and on November 14, 1975, he married Judith (Rock) Kilmer.

Gary is survived by his...

Daryl Lester Umbower

Daryl Lester Umbower

Oct 15, 2022

Daryl Lester Umbower, 85, of Syracuse, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 15, 2022.

He was born June 8, 1937, in Roaring Springs, Pennsylvania, son of the late John Umbower and Madeline (Golden) Umbower Albright. He married Marie Sackett on June 11, 1960.

He is survived by his wife, Marie...

Logan Ian Nussbaum

Logan Ian Nussbaum

Oct 15, 2022

Funeral service will be live-streamed Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022 beginning 5-10 minutes prior to the 3 p.m. (EST) service at East Goshen Mennonite Church, to view click tinyurl.com/LoganNussbaumService

Goshen – Logan Ian Nussbaum, 18, beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022.

He was born November 10, 2003...

Katie C. Troyer

Katie C. Troyer

Oct 14, 2022

Katie C. Troyer, 90, of Goshen, formerly of Fairview, Michigan, passed away, Friday, October 14, 2022 at Goshen Hospital.

She was born March 12, 1932 in Johnson, County, Iowa, near Kalona, the 14 th of 15 children born to Clemens C.B. Miller and Mattie J. (Miller) Miller.

The family moved to Elkhart County in 1936...

Rusty E. Edwards

Rusty E. Edwards

Oct 14, 2022

Rusty E. Edwards, 53, of Millersburg, died unexpectedly at his home, Friday, October 14, 2022, of natural causes.

He was born September 13, 1969 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina

He is survived by his mother, Cheryl (Edwards) Eash of Goshen; four children, Laramie (Tyler) James of Mishawaka, Noah Edwards of Goshen, Serena Edwards of Elkhart,...

Carolyn Weaver Hertzler

Carolyn Weaver Hertzler

Oct 13, 2022

Carolyn W. Hertzler, 96, through eight decades in Goshen a piano teacher, accompanist, mentor, and working mother, died peacefully near Philadelphia on October 13 of complications from Alzheimer’s disease.

Carolyn was born in La Junta, Colorado, the first of three children of Martin and Esther Weaver.  Her grandchildren recall her telling of walking a horse across her...

Sheena L. Geiger

Sheena L. Geiger

Oct 13, 2022

Sheena L. Geiger, 64, of Goshen, died Thursday, October 13, 2022, unexpectedly at Goshen Hospital.

She was born April 30, 1958, in Goshen to Dwight and Lizzie Mae (Christner) Morris. They preceded her in death.

Survivors include three children, Elizabeth Geiger and Dylan (Amanda) Geiger, both of Elkhart, and Tamara McRoberts of Goshen; spouse, Michael...

Patricia A. Harrington

Patricia A. Harrington

Oct 11, 2022

Patricia A. Harrington, 89, of White Pigeon, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at her home.

She was born February 14, 1933, in Goshen to Marion and Lavon (Ebersole) Stringfellow.

On June 5, 1951 she married Forrest “Gene” Harrington.  He died April 3, 1999.

Survivors include three children, Pamela Mitchell of Elkhart,...

Miriam B. Kauffmann

Miriam B. Kauffmann

Oct 11, 2022

Loving daughter, sister, cousin, aunt, and friend, Miriam Bertha Kauffmann passed away in her sleep, Tuesday, October 11,2022 at her home at Greencroft, Goshen, after suffering from a broken hip.

Born on a farm in Minier, Illinois on February 28, 1926, Miriam was the only girl born to Alma Magdalena (Litwilller) Kauffmann (1901-2001) and John Kauffmann (1898-1982),...

Thirston E. Perrin

Thirston E. Perrin

Oct 10, 2022

Thirston E. Perrin, 93, of Goshen, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022 at his home surrounded by family.

He was born November 28, 1928 in Randolph County, Arkansas to Thomas Henry and Lillie (Reeves) Perrin.

On June 12, 1949 he married Margaret Wiseman. She went to the Lord on December 5, 2012.

...

Norma Jean Amstutz

Norma Jean Amstutz

Oct 10, 2022

Norma Jean Amstutz, 85, of Goshen passed from this life to be with Jesus on Monday, October 10, 2022 at Woodland Manor, Elkhart.

Norma was born April 5, 1937 in Mishawaka and was adopted by Gladys Lucille Culp, who preceded her in death.

Norma was a 1955 graduate of Mishawaka High School and former member...

Marsha K. Nelson

Marsha K. Nelson

Oct 10, 2022

Marsha K. Nelson, 78, of Goshen, passed away unexpectedly Monday, October 10, 2022, at her home.

She was born January 17, 1944, in Goshen to Fredrick and Lucille (Duncan) Torrance.

On February 9, 1962 she married Ronald E. Nelson in Goshen.  He died May 24, 2014.

Marsha is survived by two sons, Fredrick...

Bradley S. Daniels

Bradley S. Daniels

Oct 10, 2022

Bradley S. Daniels, 50, of Goshen died Monday, October 10, 2022 at his home.

He was born January 1, 1972 in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania.

On June 17, 2000 he married Tonia Wolski in Goshen.

She survives along with three children, Zachary (Amber) Daniels of Wasilla, Alaska, Brandon (Hannah) Daniels, and Mitchel Daniels, both of...

Jonathan R. Byler

Jonathan R. Byler

Oct 9, 2022

Jonathan "Jon" R. Byler, 67, of Goshen, lost his fight with Multiple Myeloma and AL Amyloidosis on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at IU Hospital, Indianapolis, surrounded by his wife and children.

He was born October 15, 1954, in Belleville, Pennsylvania, to Bennett and Lena (Hartzler) Byler.

His surviving siblings are Urbane (Janet) Byler of Goshen,...

Shirley A. Warkentin

Shirley A. Warkentin

Oct 7, 2022

Shirley A. Warkentin, 75, of Goshen,  passed away Friday, October 7, 2022, at home.

She was born Octpber 1, 1947, in Elkhart County to John E. and Beulah Dae (Leitch) Miller.

On August 17, 1968, she married Dan Warkentin in Goshen.

He survives along with a daughter, Janell Warkentin of Elkhart; a son,...

Marilyn Sue Drummond

Marilyn Sue Drummond

Oct 7, 2022

Marilyn Sue Drummond, 79, of Goshen, passed away Friday, Oct. 7, at her daughter’s home in Curtis, Michigan, after a three month illness.

She was born February 1, 1943 in Goshen to Thomas Kenton and Anne (Ebersole) Garman.

On April 29, 1967 she married Thomas E. Drummond.

He survives along with two children,...

Phillip R. Self

Phillip R. Self

Oct 5, 2022

Phillip R. Self, 80, of Goshen, died peacefully Wednesday, October 5, surrounded by his family and close friends.

He was born April 14, 1942 in Goshen to Robert and Mary Jane (Woods) Self.

On July 12, 1964,  he married Diane K. Berkey in Goshen.

Diane survives along with their two sons, Randy (Brenda)...

Betty L. Shannon

Betty L. Shannon

Oct 4, 2022

Betty L. Shannon, 90, of Goshen, died Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022 at the Maples at Waterford Crossing.

She was preceded by her parents, a brother and  a sister.

A private graveside service will take place at a later date.

Yoder-Culp Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Bryce Jamin Gast

Bryce Jamin Gast

Oct 3, 2022

Bryce Jamin Gast, 41, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 3, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Bryce was born July 8, 1981, in Warsaw, Indiana. During his formative years, he lived in Akron, Indiana, he was a member of the Akron United Methodist Church, where he was baptized.  He graduated from Tippecanoe Valley High School in...

Larry E. Stahley

Larry E. Stahley

Oct 2, 2022

Larry E. Stahley, 84, of Bristol died Sunday, October 2, 2022, at Elkhart General Hospital.

He was born December 11, 1937, in Goshen to Clarence E. and Lucille (Hoke) Stahley.

On June 15, 1957, he married Norma Hire in Ligonier.

She survives along with four children, Tim Stahley of Middlebury, Valerie Rogers of...

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