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Omer Yoder

Omer Yoder

Sep 2, 2022

Omer Jay “O.J.” Yoder, 66, of Elkhart died Friday, September 2, 2022 at Majestic Care of Goshen.

He was born January 27, 1956 in Goshen to Chris W. and Sadie W. (Yoder) Yoder.

On June 4, 1994 he married Rebecca (Thompson) Perkey in Elkhart. She died January 22, 2017.

Survivors include step-children, Dawn...

Stanford E. Peachey

Stanford E. Peachey

Sep 2, 2022

Stanford E. Peachey, 62, of Syracuse,  died Friday, September 2, 2022 as a result of an auto accident.

He was born September 23, 1959 in Goshen.

He is survived by a daughter, Rena Peachey of Syracuse; a son, Shawn Kitson of Syracuse; seven grandchildren; five “bonus” grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Brenda (Jack) Watson of...

Loma S. Hunter

Loma S. Hunter

Sep 1, 2022

Loma S. Hunter, 80, of Goshen died Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Goshen Hospital.

Born July 13, 1942 in Charleston, West Virginia, Loma was one of 11 children. She married James H. Hunter June 9, 1961 in Rantoul, Illinois.

He preceded her in death along with her father, Lovell Eugene Gray, and her mother, Elizabeth...

James C. Hawkins

James C. Hawkins

Aug 31, 2022

James C. Hawkins, 74, of Goshen passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Goshen Hospital.

He was born November 4, 1947 in Goshen to Carel and Lydia (Borntrager) Hawkins. They preceded him in death.

James married Brenda Clifton on June 8, 1968 in Watertown, New York.

She survives along with three children, Shane...

James R. Burkholder

James R. Burkholder

Aug 30, 2022

James Rex Burkholder passed away August 30 at his home; due to complications related to a disabling accident in 1995. He was born January 3, 1941, at Goshen City Hospital, the son of Clayton and Mildred Burkholder. Jim attended West Goshen Elementary, Dell and Kurtz schools. In 1959 he graduated from Wakarusa High School.

On November 2,...

Jack Reed

Jack Reed

Aug 28, 2022

Jack Reed, 81, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022, at home.

He was born September 14, 1940, in Goshen to George Reed and Evelyn (Coyle) Phillips.  He was raised by his grandparents, Ernest and Della Coyle.

On June 7, 1986, he married Jo E Brumbaugh in Ligonier.

She survives along with...

Mark Robert Devincent

Mark Robert Devincent

Aug 28, 2022

Mark Robert DeVincent, 61, died unexpectedly, Sunday, August 28, 2022.

He was born September 16, 1960 in Midland, Michigan to Ernest Victor and Stella (D’Attalico) DeVincent.

Mark is survived by seven children, Angela (Jared) DeVincent Booth of Fort Wayne, Albert DeVincent of Princeville, Hawaii, Austin (Molly) DeVincent of Radford, Virginia, Frank DeVincent of Goshen, Angela...

Sarah R. Davenport

Sarah R. Davenport

Aug 28, 2022

Sarah R. Davenport, 95, of Goshen, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022 at Goshen Hospital.

She was born February 9, 1927 in Jellico, Tennessee to Isaam Davis and Flora (Fox) Powers.

Sarah is survived by four daughters, Patricia (George) Ward of Goshen, Helen Osborne and Peggy (Bob) Jones of Williamsburg, Kentucky and Mary Marlow of...

Johnathon Espinoza

Johnathon Espinoza

Aug 28, 2022

Johnathon Espinoza, 21, of Goshen, was sent home to the Lord Sunday, August 28, 2022, after a tragic car accident.

He was born November 21, 2000, in South Bend to Jaime and Cynthia (Castaneda) Espinoza.

They survive along with his girlfriend, Esmeralda Garcia of Goshen; grandparents, Carlos and Elvira Castro and Honorio and Maria de...

Thongbay Vannarath

Thongbay Vannarath

Aug 26, 2022

Thongbay Vannarath, 76, of Goshen died Friday, August 26, 2022, at Goshen Hospital.

She was born December 12, 1945 in Khammoune, Laos.

Thongbay was married to Khamseng Vonnarath. He preceded her in death.

She is survived by six sons, Oudone, Somsamouni, Oudaphone, Sinthasone, Nirandone and Phonechanh Vannarath; a daughter, Bounthavy Vannarath; 30 grandchildren;...

Dennis W. Poole

Dennis W. Poole

Aug 26, 2022

Dennis W. Poole, 75, of Goshen, passed away Friday, August 26, 2022, in Goshen.

Dennis was born July 22, 1947, in Indianapolis, to the late Robert and Mary Elizabeth (Slentz) Poole. He is survived by his wife Elaine Poole of 53 years, daughter Amy Shipp, son-in-law Eric Shipp, granddaughter Lilly Shipp, sister Becky Osher, and brother-in-law Joe...

Ronald "Ron" W. Guth

Ronald "Ron" W. Guth

Aug 21, 2022

Ronald W. “Ron” Guth, 79, of Goshen, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022 after a brief illness, with his wife of 44 years, Caryl M. Guth, by his side. Ron to his many dear friends, his life partner Caryl, and sister Lylln (Rick) Brinkman; Dad to Ronald (Rhonda) W. Guth, Jr. of Napa, California and Gretchen (Alan) E. Price...

Norma Jean Rogers

Norma Jean Rogers

Aug 21, 2022

Norma Jean Rogers,91, of Goshen, died Sunday, August 21, 2022 at Heritage Point Assisted Living.

She was born October 20, 1930 in Goshen to Willard and Charlotte (Brumbaugh) Stahly.

On June 25, 1948 she married Richard S. Rogers in Nappanee. He died August 1, 1989.

She is survived by a daughter, Kimberly J....

Doris K. Cox

Doris K. Cox

Aug 17, 2022

Doris K. Cox, 80, of Goshen, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at Majestic Care of Goshen.

She was born August 18, 1941 in Ottumwa, Iowa to Kenneth H. and Dora E. (Waller) Rhoda.

She is survived by her two children, Jennifer (Richard) Chupp and Jeffery (Anita) Chupp both of Goshen; four grandchildren; three great-granddaughters;...

Loretta L. Penney

Loretta L. Penney

Aug 16, 2022

Faith Mennonite Church is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Loretta Penney's memorial service Time: Aug 26, 2022 01:30 PM Indiana (East) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82885850438

Loretta L. Penney, 51, of Elkhart, died at her home, Tuesday, August 16, 2022.

She was born July 9, 1971 in Goshen to Paul Troxell,...

Luciano García Peña

Luciano García Peña

Aug 15, 2022

Luciano García Peña, 88, of Goshen, died Monday, August 15, 2022, at home.

He was born January 1, 1934, in El Rancho de Cerro Colorado, Guanajuato, Mexico to Norberto García and Altagracia Peña.  He was from a family of 11 brothers and sisters.

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Vickie Kay Collins

Vickie Kay Collins

Aug 13, 2022

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

funeral service at 1 p.m. EST, Tuesday, August 16, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3Bk_heBuiMErAWRfv-1nQ/live

Vickie Kay Collins, 57, of South Bend and formerly of Goshen, died Saturday, August 13, 2022,...

Jack Bechtel

Jack Bechtel

Aug 12, 2022

Jack Bechtel, 72, of Goshen,  passed away Friday, August 12, 2022, at Greencroft Healthcare.

He was born November 26, 1949, in Goshen.

He married Nadine Hershberger on March 17, 1979, in Goshen.

She survives, along with his mother, Melba (Hartzler) Bechtel; two children, Jason (Mary) Bechtel of Fayston, Vermont and Audra (Jeff Alheim)...

David Michael Robinson

David Michael Robinson

Aug 10, 2022

David M. Robinson, 62, of Goshen, died Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at home.

He was born May 11, 1960, in East Liverpool, Ohio to Raymond and Betty (Mercer) Robinson. They preceded him in death.

On May 3, 1986, he married Debra Weldy in Goshen.

She survives along with two sons, Bryant Robinson, and...

Lorelei June Apel

Lorelei June Apel

Aug 10, 2022

Lorelei J. Apel, 80, of Goshen, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022 at Greencroft Healthcare.

She was born June 7, 1942, in Chicago to Louis C. and Dorothy M. (Geschke) Chiarelott.

On June 13, 1964, she married Herbert Apel in Broadview, Illinois.

He survives along with two children, Andrew (Stacey) Apel of Decatur,...

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