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Grace Nicole Beard
Jun 18, 2025
Grace Nicole Beard, 24, of Goshen, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
She was born June 19, 2000 in Goshen to Marty and Kim (Carpenter) Beard.
Along with her parents, she is survived by her brother, Josh Beard of Goshen; her lifelong best friend, Addison King of Goshen, whose bond was as strong as...
Amber A. Akers
Jun 15, 2025
Amber A. Akers, 74, of Elkhart died Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Esther’s House, Center for Hospice Care.
She was born August 27, 1950 in Goshen to James E. and Mary L. (Martin) Davidhizar.
She is survived by a daughter, Jessica (Brian) Ketcham of Elkhart and three grandchildren, Kristin, Brady and Savannah.
She...
Floyd Dean Harmon
Jun 14, 2025
ELKHART | Floyd Dean Harmon, 83, died Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Greenleaf Health Campus.
He was born April 29, 1942 in Savannah, Tennessee to Oscar Edwin & Bessie Blanche (Scott) Harmon.
Floyd met and married his high school sweetheart, Mollie Lou Whitney, in his hometown of Savannah. They were united in marriage November 26,...
Sharon Kay Shaver
Jun 13, 2025
Sharon Kay Shaver, 85, of Milford died Friday, June 13, 2025 at her home surrounded by family.
She was born August 6, 1939 in Goshen to Warren and Gladys (Lewallen) Berlin.
On April 9, 1961 she married James Shaver in Goshen.
He survives along with two sons, Jeffery Shaver of Milford and Gregory...
Lewis Metzler Naylor
Jun 12, 2025
Lewis Metzler Naylor passed away on June 12, 2025, in Goshen, IN, from a heart attack. He was born in the old Goshen Hospital in Goshen, IN, on July 14,1942, to Deltha (Metzler) Naylor and Wilbur Jerald Naylor. He lived in Nappanee, IN, until finishing high school in 1960. He volunteered in 1964 for 1-W Service with the Mennonite...
Arwilda B. Cushman
Jun 11, 2025
Arwilda Bernice Cushman, age 98, passed away on Wednesday, June 11 at her current home in Legacy Lane at Waterford Crossing in Goshen, Indiana. She had previously lived in Somerset Center, Michigan.
She was the daughter of Arthur and Adella (Gatz) Kranich. Born February 8, 1927, she is survived by her stepson, Donald (Patsy) Cushman and his...
Lucille Yvonne Blue
Jun 10, 2025
Lucille Y. Blue, 87, of Goshen, died at 3:45 p.m. at Waterford Crossing on June 10, 2025.
She was born May 18, 1938 in Topeka to Daniel E and Magdalene (Bontrager) Yoder.
On August 31, 1958 she married Ernest P. Blue, Jr. in Goshen. He preceded her in death on July 15, 1998.
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Margaret E. Roseboom
Jun 10, 2025
Margaret E. Roseboom, 69, died at her home June 10, 2025.
She was born October 21, 1955 in South Bend to William and Pauline Roseboom.
Surviving are daughters Brandi Watkins and Destiny Roseboom; grandchildren Abigail and Angelique Watkins; a sister Marilyn Fadder; and long-time companion, Jeb Burmeister.
Along with her parents, she was...
Myrna Joy Rarick
Jun 10, 2025
Myrna Joy Rarick, 89, Goshen, passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 10, surrounded by her family.
She was born on February 22, 1936, in Plymouth, to Donald Sheets and Florence (Wiser) Zittlaw. She married Lowell Rarick on July 18, 1958, and he passed away on October 27, 2020.
Surviving are children Lisa (Matt)...
Gregory W. Wyatt
Jun 9, 2025
Gregory W. Wyatt, 78, of Goshen, died Friday, June 6, 2025 at Goshen Hospital.
He was born February 1, 1947 in La Grange to Robert and Martha (Horn) Wyatt.
On July 2, 1983 he married Diane Brimhall.
She survives along with a daughter, Carrie Wyatt of Evansville; a step-son, Christopher Brimhall; a sister...
Jerry L. Miller
Jun 9, 2025
Jerry Lee Miller
December 21, 1941 – June 9, 2025
Jerry Lee Miller, 83, formerly of Goshen, IN and Sullivan, IN, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025. Jerry was born on December 21, 1941 in Goshen, IN, the first-born son of the late Robert Boyd and Jeanne Alice Miller. Jerry married Barbara Jean (Becker)...
Miriam M. Crisenbery
Jun 9, 2025
Miriam M. Crisenbery, 70, of Goshen stepped into heaven, June 9, 2025 at home surrounded by her family.
She was born September 3, 1954 in Dayton, Ohio to Floyd W. and Edna Mae (Christner) Miller. They preceded her in death.
On May 1, 1976 she married Lee Crisenbery, the love of her life, at Bethel...
Frances L. Shetler
Jun 8, 2025
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Frances Leona Shetler, 97, passed away at Greencroft Gables, Goshen, on Sunday, June 8, 2025. She was born June 20, 1927, to...
Keith B. Miller
Jun 8, 2025
Keith B. Miller, 97, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Hubbard Hill Healthcare.
He was born July 12, 1927 in Nappanee to Ralph and Flossa (Berlin) Miller.
On September 19, 1953 he married Maryln “June” Pfeiffer in Nappanee. She died May 27, 2014.
Survivors include four children, Sheryl (Gary) Bauer,...
Judith K. Freeby
Jun 7, 2025
Judith Kay Freeby, 74, died Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Goshen Hospital.
She was born December 29, 1950 in Clinton, Illinois to David Mildred H. (Vance) Taylor.
Survivors include her son, Chris F. (Dawn) Cubbernuss of Bristol; a granddaughter; and three brothers, Robert (Geneva) Taylor of Goshen, Donald (Karen) Taylor of Goshen and Harold Taylor...
Heather Marie Jackson
Jun 6, 2025
Heather Marie Jackson, 50, of Bristol, passed away peacefully at home Friday, June 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of family.
She was born May 16, 1975 in La Porte to Stuart Randall and Kathy (Merkel) Jackson.
She is survived by her mother and step-father, Kathy and Dale Christopher; four children, Alicia Lewis of Bristol,...
Elizabeth M. Mast
Jun 5, 2025
Elizabeth M. Mast, 91, of Goshen died Thursday, June 5, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.
She was born May 9, 1934 in LaGrange County to Monroe and Emma (Schlabach) Yoder.
On April 2, 1953 she married Jerry Mast in Ligonier. He preceded her in death.
She is survived by a...
Timothy Allen Zellers
Jun 4, 2025
Timothy “Tim” Allen Zellers, 62, of Elkhart, died Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at Esther’s Hospice House, Elkhart.
He was born November 29, 1962 in Logansport, Indiana to Vaughn D. and Linda L. (Watts) Zellers.
He married Donna Cunninham on April 4, 1991 in Elkhart.
Survivors include his wife, Donna Zellers; two sisters, Debbie...
Marlene J. Gingerich
Jun 4, 2025
Marlene J. Gingerich, 76, of Goshen passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at her home surrounded by family.
She was born January 20, 1949 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota to Henry Carl and Fern Elizabeth (Stoll) Buller.
On December 17, 1970 she married Stan Gingerich in Fulks Run, Virginia.
He survives along with their...
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