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Trent L. Fry

Trent L. Fry

Feb 22, 2022

Trent L. Fry, 52, of Goshen, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022.

He was born July 20, 1969 in Goshen to Terry Lee and Donna Lee (DeKnikker) Fry.

He is survived by his only daughter, Madison Fry of Goshen and two brothers, Tracy Fry and Travis Fry both of Goshen.

Trent loved videogames,...

Carl Lavon Miller

Carl Lavon Miller

Feb 21, 2022

Carl Lavon Miller, 60, of Goshen, passed away February 21, 2022, at his home.

Carl was born June 6, 1961, in Goshen to Ralph and Elizabeth Miller.

A graduate of Bethany Christian High School, he was father to three sons, Joshua (Deana) Miller of Goshen, Jonathan (Elizabeth) Miller of Millersburg and Jordan (Samantha) DeCamp of...

B. Franklin Richards

B. Franklin Richards

Feb 20, 2022

Benjamin “Frank” Richards, 83, of Goshen passed away February 20, 2022 after a long illness.

He was born March 17, 1938, to Allen Richards and Grace (Lawhorn) Richards Hart. He married Ruth Hoover on May 25, 1957, anticipating their 65th anniversary in May.

He is survived by his wife Ruth; his daughter, Brenda Cole of...

Tony Jordan Zook

Tony Jordan Zook

Feb 20, 2022

Tony Jordan Zook, 25, of Churubusco, passed away Sunday, February 20, at Parkview Randalia, Fort Wayne, after an 11-month battle with cancer.

He was born April 18, 1996, in Goshen.

He is survived by his parents, Terry and Dee (Gall) Zook of Millersburg; his girlfriend, Alexis Bultemeier of Churubusco; a sister, Alexis (Josue Hill) Zook...

Charles R. Hernley

Charles R. Hernley

Feb 19, 2022

Charles R. “Chuck” Hernley, 91, of Goshen passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Greencroft Healthcare.

He was born December 4, 1930 in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania to Elam R. and Mabel (Stauffer) Hernley.

On September 22, 1951 he married Betty L. Hartzler at the Goshen College Chapel. They enjoyed 51 years of marriage prior to...

Melvin "Jim" Yoder

Melvin "Jim" Yoder

Feb 19, 2022

Melvin “Jim” Yoder, 82, of Goshen died Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Goshen Hospital.

He was born January 26, 1940 in Middlebury to Manas E. and Louise (Schwietert) Yoder.

On July 3, 1960 he married Anna Mae Mast in Goshen.

She survives along with three children, Jodie (Greg) Robinson of Clare, Michigan, Patti...

Michael Leroy Hall

Michael Leroy Hall

Feb 17, 2022

Michael Leroy Hall, 76, of Elkhart died Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital.

He was born February 19, 1945 in Goshen to Dewey Leroy and Marilyn Sue (Stump) Hall.

On August 19, 1973 he married Marcia Nifong in Bremen.

She survives along with their three sons, Matthew Lee (Vikki) Hall of...

Mabel Marie Kauffman

Mabel Marie Kauffman

Feb 16, 2022

Mabel Marie Kauffman, 94, of New Paris, died Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at home peacefully with family at her side.

She was born December 18, 1927, in Honeyville to Tobias E. and Mattie (Christner) Yoder.

Mabel graduated from Eastern Mennonite High School, Harrisonburg, Virginia in 1946.  She married Menno Kauffman at East Goshen Mennonite Church...

Joyce Lorraine Pederson

Joyce Lorraine Pederson

Feb 15, 2022

Joyce L. Pederson, 83, of Goshen, passed away February 15, 2022, at Goshen Hospital.

She was born December 5, 1938, in Glassport, Pennsylvania to Charles and Sophie (Raszewski) Hansen.

On January 3, 1959, she married LeRoy H. Pederson.  He died June 14, 1988.

She is survived by two children, Debra Pederson and Charles...

Timothy D. Kierpiec

Timothy D. Kierpiec

Feb 14, 2022

Timothy D. Kierpiec, 63, of Goshen died Monday, February 14, 2022 at home.

He was born September 17, 1958 in Big Rapids, Michigan.

Survivors include his parents, Joseph and Janet (Franks) Kierpiec of Midland, Michigan; his wife, Lisa (Elchert) Kierpiec of Goshen; a daughter, Christina J. Kierpiec of Indianapolis; a son, Timothy J. Kierpiec of...

Dorothy M. Vance

Dorothy M. Vance

Feb 12, 2022

Dorothy Vance, 89, of South Bend, formerly of Goshen, passed away Saturday, Feb. 12, at West Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation.

She was born Aug. 4, 1932, in Goshen to Harley E. and Mildred (Myers) Shoup.

On Sept. 24, 1950 she married Charles R. Vance in Goshen.  He died Oct. 30, 2011.

Survivors include...

Bounthavy Vongvanith

Bounthavy Vongvanith

Feb 11, 2022

Bounthavy Vongvanith, 77, of Goshen, passed away at home, Friday, February 11, 2022.

He was born February 16, 1944, in Pakse, Laos to Tha Chanthathone and Lee Vongvanith.

He is survived by his wife Khotamy (Rasivong) Vongvanith and nine children, Virakhom, Viravouth, Virayouth, Virasack, Chanthidaphone “Na”, Viraphanh, Keo, Viraphiane and Chandara Ferguson.

Mr....

Archie Edwin "Ed" Williams

Archie Edwin "Ed" Williams

Feb 11, 2022

Archie “Ed” Williams, 85, of Goshen, died Friday, February 11, 2022, at Greencroft Gables Healthcare.

He was born April 8, 1936, in Phelps County, Missouri to Arch E. and Alene (Hartley) Williams.

On August 12, 1956, he married June Elizabeth Swanson. She died September 22, 2003.

He is survived by a son, Dan...

Andrew E. Stoner

Andrew E. Stoner

Feb 9, 2022

Andrew E. Stoner, PhD, 57, passed away Feb. 9, 2022, in Sacramento, California, after a month-long illness. Andrew, Drew, Andy or Dr. Stoner was a journalist, public relations practitioner, prolific author and eventually a well-loved professor. At the time of his passing, he was an associate professor at California State University, Sacramento in the Department of Communication Studies.

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Donald L. Lukeman

Donald L. Lukeman

Feb 9, 2022

Donald L. Lukeman, 88, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Waterford Crossing.

He was born September 30, 1933 in Hammond to LeRoy A. and Helen (Ullrich) Lukeman.

On August 23, 1958 he married D. Ellen Keim at Eighth Street Mennonite Church, Goshen. She died September 1, 2009.

Don is survived by his...

Loeurm Ling

Loeurm Ling

Feb 8, 2022

Loeurm Ling, 91, of Goshen, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at home.

She was born October 4, 1930, to Ling Som and Douch Noum in Battambang, Cambodia.

She is survived by three daughters, Rith Oeurn-Tudon of Springfield, Michigan, Vin Oeurn-Hem, of Goshen and Savoeun Oeun of Cambodia and a son, Pheap Oeurn of Kalamazoo,...

Clarice "Chris" L. Juday

Clarice "Chris" L. Juday

Feb 8, 2022

Clarice “Chris” L. Juday, 98, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Hubbard Hill Living Wisdom Community.

She was born July 27, 1923 in Alma, Michigan to Clarence and Grace (Allen) Tueller.

On March 4, 1944 she married Richard A. Nelson in Goshen. He died March 18, 1976. She later married Harold L....

Thomas Alan Crum

Thomas Alan Crum

Feb 6, 2022

Thomas Alan Crum, 60, of Goshen, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Goshen Hospital.

He was born April 12, 1961, in Columbus, Indiana, to James E. Crum and Nancy Sovine Crum.

He is survived by his mother, Nancy Crum of Goshen; two daughters, Catharine Crum and Jaimee Crum both of Indianapolis; a grandson, Maxwell;...

James Russell Lemarr, Sr.

James Russell Lemarr, Sr.

Feb 6, 2022

James Russell Lemarr, Sr., 83, of Goshen, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022, at home.

He was born April 13, 1938, in Westbourne, Tennessee, to Hebe Virgil and Maude (Carr) Lemarr.

Mr. Lemarr is survived by five children, James (April O’Dell) Lemarr, Jr. of Millersburg, Virgil Lemarr of Cincinnati, Ohio, Crystal (Mark) Lantz of South...

Harley J Yoder

Harley J Yoder

Feb 5, 2022

Harley J Yoder, 88, of Goshen, passed away, Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Avalon Village, Ligonier, where he was recently admitted.

He was born December 14, 1933 in Hutchinson, Kansas to John I and Edna (Yoder) Yoder.

In 1955, he married Barbara Weirich, who preceded him in death in 2000. He later married Anna Sue...

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