Obituaries

Sep 26, 2025

Gerhard “Gary” Victor Daniels, 64, of Elkhart, died on Friday, September 26, 2025, in Goshen.

He was born June 22, 1961, in Johnson City, New York, to Arveed and Janeane (Croft)  Daniels.

He is survived by his daughter, Victoria (Gary) Arnold, Kingsport, Tennessee, girlfriend Geraldine “Jeri” Darkwood, Goshen; one grandchild, and sisters Sue (Richard) Karpensky,...

Sep 26, 2025

Obituary for Randy Kinder

Randy Kinder, 60, of Goshen, passed away on September 26 at the Center for Hospice Care, surrounded by his family.

He was born on August 21, 1965, in Grundy, Virginia, to Jack Kinder and Charlene Noe of Goshen.

Randy is survived by his son, Jason Kinder of Kentucky; three...

Sep 26, 2025

Donald was born March 2, 1929, in Albion, Michigan. He was the fifth of five children born to Frank and Verna (Pastor) Sibal, who had immigrated to the United States from Austria as young teenagers and later married in Chicago. On June 9, 1951, he married Bernice Zerfas at St. John’s Catholic Church in Albion, Michigan, officiated by her...

Sep 26, 2025

“Leroy’s memorial service will be live-streamed by Zoom Link , on Sunday, October 12th from 2-3 PM, Eastern time with piano prelude beginning at 1:45 PM. If you do not have a Zoom App, please select “Join from your browser.”

Leroy Glenn Yoder, 93, passed away in the early morning hours of September 26th at...

Sep 25, 2025

Bernard L. Pletcher, 96, died Thursday, September 25, 2025 at his home surrounded by family.

He was born April 5, 1929 in Goshen to Leland S. and Edythe L. (Cuthbert) Pletcher.

On Dec. 24, 1949 he married Helen E. Myers. She died December 10, 2019.

He is survived by a daughter, Nancy Lee...

Sep 22, 2025

Shannon (Allberry) Schrock, 47, of Osceola, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, at her residence.

She was born January 11, 1978, to Rebecca (Blackport) Schmitt and Michael Allberry in Goshen, Indiana.

Shannon is survived by her daughters, Skyler Allberry (Matthew Smith, II) of Plymouth; grandson Issac Smith, Cheyenne Schrock of New Paris; mother, Rebecca...

Sep 21, 2025

Services will be live streamed on Thursday September 25th beginning at 10:30 a.m. EST. Click the following link to view. https://youtube.com/live/bLQ0atf2Z2M?feature=share

Steve Kauffman, 85, of Goshen, passed away on September 21, 2025. He was born June 27, 1940, in Sturgis, Michigan, to Alfred and Arie (Slabach) Kauffman.

On December 20, 1959, he married...

Sep 19, 2025

Neang Eav Chea, age 94, of Sturgis, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home early Friday morning, September 19, 2025.

She was born on January 2, 1931, in Kampong Cham Province, Cambodia, the daughter of the late Seng and Toie Tung.

Neang spent much of her early life in Cambodia, where she married Kokong Chea...

Sep 19, 2025

Goshen – April L. Ba, 51, of Goshen, died on Friday, September 19, 2025 surrounded by her loving family, after an extended illness.

She was born May 21, 1974 in Mishawaka to John and Nancy (Collins) Wood.

On January 10, 2009 she married Assane Ba in Milford.

Survivors include her husband, Assane Ba;...

Sep 18, 2025

Maryann S. Zerbe, 79, of Goshen, Indiana, passed away on September 18, 2025 surrounded by family. She was born April 12, 1946, in Elkhart to Charles and Mary (Yoder) Bailey.

A graduate of Concord high school in 1964 she also attended Manchester College where she met her husband John.

On June 19, 1966, she married...

Sep 17, 2025

Dorothy A. Robinson, 92, of Goshen died Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Waterford Crossing Health Campus.

She was born December 10, 1932 in Goshen to Donald R. and Hazel L. (Coulter) Garman.

On April 26, 1952 she married Patrick G. Robinson in Goshen and were married for 61 years.

Dorothy is survived by...

Sep 16, 2025

Darlene “Dar” Sautter Myers, 67, made the transition to her heavenly home on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, passing away at home after a sudden illness.

She was born in Goshen on February 23, 1958, to Everett and Edith (Weaver) Sautter. On November 20, 1976, she was united in marriage to Brian Losee, who preceded her in death....

Sep 16, 2025

Shirley Marie (Hoover) Yoder, of Goshen, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025, at the age of 93 surrounded by family.

Born to Paul and Vera (Hill) Hoover on January 13, 1932, in Goshen, she attended Jefferson Township School in Goshen.

She married Bernard D. Yoder, January 1, 1949. He passed away April 20, 1999....

Sep 11, 2025

Karen Sue Looker, 86, Bristol, died peacefully at home, September 11, 2025.

She was born June 11, 1939 in Goshen, to Everett and Thelma (Prough) Campbell.

On June 27, 1961 she married James Looker in Goshen.

She is survived by her loving husband, and 4 children. Chuck (Amy) Looker of Goshen, Tony (Jennifer)...

Sep 10, 2025

Mabel “Betty” Kalb, 96, of Bristol died on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Goshen Hospital.

She was born June 7, 1929 in Goshen to Oscar and Vera (Sheets) Kalb.

Preceding in death are siblings Mary (Chester) Bainter and John (Louise) Kalb.

There will be a memorial service on Sunday, September 28, 2025 from...

Sep 8, 2025

Albert “Red” Wayne Nisly, 88, of Goshen, died peacefully at Goshen Hospital Monday, September 8, 2025.

He was born April 16, 1937, in McMinnville, Oregon to Jacob and Anna (Weirich) Nisly.

On November 3, 1962, he married Amanda Gingerich in Arthur, Illinois. She preceded him in death last October.

He is survived by...

Sep 7, 2025

Margaret E. Cart, of Fort Wayne, 98, died on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Lincolnshire Place, Fort Wayne.

She was born April 24, 1927, to Clarence and Edna (Bonar) Diller.

Margaret married Harold J. Cart on June 1, 1946. He preceded her in death on Jan. 14, 2020.

Surviving are nieces, Cathy (Robert)...

Sep 5, 2025

Marta C. Bender, 88, passed away at Greencroft Village in Goshen, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. C. K. Bender and Alice (Boren) Bender; her brother Dr. Robert A. (Judith) Bender and most recently by her sister Rebecca “Becka” Snider and partner Judi Moor.  Marta was survived by her brother, Dr. Bruce H. (Sherry) Bender...

Sep 5, 2025

Janice M. Reaves, 83, of Elkhart,  passed away Friday, September 5, 2025 at her home.

She was born December 11, 1941 in Villa Rica, Georgia to Roy and Nora (Newell) Chandler.

She is survived by two sons, Steve Reaves, Mesa, Arizona and Jason (Alicia) Reaves, Elkhart; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Steve Sailor, Elkhart; and...

Sep 4, 2025

Mervin Miller, 88, died on September 4, 2025, at Greencroft Healthcare.

He was born September 2, 1937, in Millersburg, Ohio, to Eli and Marie (Schmucker) Miller.

Mervin married Sue Ann Fahnestock on September 20, 1958, in Manheim, Pennsylvania.

She survives, along with children Thomas (Sonya) Miller, Middlebury, Rufus (Jeanette) Miller, Harrisonburg, VA, Sharla...