Raul Gonzalez Ramirez
Jan 6, 2022
Ra ul Gonzalez Ramirez, 45, of Goshen, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Goshen Hospital.
He was born October 15, 1976 in Aguascalientes, Mexico to Raul Gonzalez Leos and Belen Ramirez Flores.
On March 11, 2000 he married Maria del Refugio Flores Rodriguez in Lagos de Moreno, Aguascalientes, Mexico.
Along with his...
Earl Ray Smothers, Jr.
Jan 5, 2022
Earl Ray Smothers, Jr., 71, of Goshen died Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at his home.
He was born February 19, 1950 in Louisville, Kentucky.
On February 11, 1973 he married Kathy Carter.
She survives along with a daughter, Gidget (Robert) Dailey of Goshen; a son, Justin (Candice Swan) Smothers of Elkhart; four grandchildren...
Carolyn Turner
Jan 3, 2022
Carolyn Turner, 70, of Goshen, passed away, Monday, January 3, 2022, at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.
She was born January 27, 1951, in Forest, Louisiana, to William “Clyde” and Delia Ann (Stanley) Bowen.
On June 25, 1982, she married Joel S. Turner, I, in Goshen.
Joel survives along with three children, Sherry A. (Todd)...
Theresa Louise Botwinski
Jan 2, 2022
Theresa “Teri” Louise Botwinski, 75, of Bristol, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 at her home.
She was born October 15, 1946 in Goshen to Floyd and Mabel Louise (Detwiler) Wortinger.
On September 1993 she married Michael Botwinski.
Along with her mother and husband Theresa is survived by three children, Lisa (James) Honey...
Joe Louis Edwards Evans
Jan 2, 2022
Joe Louis Edwards Evans, 38, of Goshen, died unexpectedly Sunday, January 2, 2022.
He was born February 26, 1983, in Elkhart.
Joe is survived by his mother, Linda Evans of Goshen; five siblings, Alicia Evans of Goshen, Kiyona (Victor) Herrera of Elkhart, JoAnn Cooper-Knight of Blytheville, Arkansas, Bobbie Nicole Edwards of Elkhart and Chris Mack...
Sarah J. Kilmer
Jan 1, 2022
Sarah J. Kilmer, 89, of Goshen, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born December 19, 1932 in Washington, Pennsylvania to William and Anna (Plants) Boardley.
On June 9, 1951 she married Willard Kilmer in South Bend.
She is survived by three children, Stephen (Michelle)...
Roger Wayne Bontrager
Jan 1, 2022
Roger Wayne Bontrager, 63, of Middlebury, passed away at home Saturday, January 1, 2022, surrounded by his family.
He was born October 2, 1958, in Goshen and graduated from Goshen High School in 1977.
He married Cheri Lynn Telschow June 11, 1977, in Nappanee.
He is survived by his wife and three children,...
Donita A. Shrock
Jan 1, 2022
Donita A. Shrock, 74, of Goshen died Saturday, January 1, 2022 at home.
She was born October 21, 1947 in Goshen to Ralph E. and Frances (Rimpler) Miller.
She is survived by a son, Wayne (Laarni) Shrock of Goshen; a daughter, Samantha “Sam” (John) Buys of Union, Michigan; 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
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Merritt Gardner
Dec 30, 2021
Merritt Gardner, 87, of Goshen, died Thursday, December 30, 2021, due to an aortic tear.
He was born on April 14, 1934, in New York City to William H. and Katharine (Post) Gardner.
On March 26, 1961, Merritt married Ruth Ann Liechty at First Mennonite Church in Berne, Indiana. Merritt and Ruth Ann met while...
Stuart Dan Miller
Dec 29, 2021
Stuart Dan Miller, 46, of Butler, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born March 21, 1975 in Goshen to Elroy and Glenda (Miller) Miller.
Along with his parents he is survived by two brothers, Cory Miller of Goshen and Shawn (Cherry) Miller of Middlebury and a...
Larry D. Robinson
Dec 29, 2021
Larry D. Robinson, 63, of Elkhart died Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital.
He was born August 13, 1958 in Pikeville, Kentucky.
Survivors include a daughter, Ginger (Cliff Butler) Robinson and their children, Kyra and Aren Butler of Baltimore, Maryland; a brother, Johnny Robinson of Elkhart; a niece, Jenny Robinson; and his best...
Richard D. Riegsecker
Dec 28, 2021
Richard D. Riegsecker, 91, of Goshen, died Dec. 28, 2021 at home.
He was born July 15, 1930 in Goshen to John and Neomah (Miller) Riegsecker.
He is survived by four children, Dale (Pamela) Riegecker of Venice, Florida, Don (Lynda Hershberger) Riegsecker of Goshen, Deb (Kerm) Garber of New Paris and Darryl (Lori Kay) Riegsecker...
Charles "Chuck" Kaufman
Dec 28, 2021
Charles “Chuck” Kaufman, 69 of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on December 28, 2021.
He was born on March 30, 1952 to Melvin and Lois Kaufman Bontreger. They preceded him in death.
He is survived by his sister, Gail (Kevin) Brumbaugh of Wakarusa: brother, Don (Kris) Kaufman of Pegram, Tennessee; nieces, nephews, step niece and nephew,...
Roger Lee Symensma
Dec 28, 2021
Dr. Roger Lee Symensma, 78, formerly of New Paris, passed away December 28, 2021 in Valencia, California. Born on October 24, 1943, he was the son of the late Charles Jr and Theda (Showalter) Symensma.
Roger enjoyed his childhood on a dairy farm in New Paris. After graduating from New Paris High School in 1961, he enlisted...
Margaret Ione Yost
Dec 25, 2021
Margaret “Marge/Maggie” Yost, 91, passed from this world on December 25, 2021, at her residence at The Laurels of Goshen.
Marge was born on December 27, 1929, in Scipio Township, Allen County, the fourth of six children born to Jim and Goldie Gustin. She graduated from Harlan High School in 1947. She married Robert “Bob” Yost on...
Anthony R. Sees
Dec 24, 2021
Anthony R. Sees, 68, of Goshen, passed away Friday, December 24, at home.
He was born January 4, 1953 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Frank and Rita (Aricroch) Sees.
On May 10, 1996 he married Molly McLane Sees.
She survives along with two sons, Mike and MaryBeth Sees of Wildwood Crest, New Jersey and...
Judy A. Lampl
Dec 24, 2021
Judy A. Lampl, 66, of Goshen, died Friday, December 24, 2021 at Goshen Hospital.
She was born January 16, 1955 in Valparaiso to George and Nettie (Good) Lampl.
Judy is survived by two sisters, Andrea (Jay) Ulrich of Goshen and Debbie (Daryl) Stoltzfus.
Along with her parents she was preceded in death by...
Elaine (Gerig) Schrock
Dec 23, 2021
The funeral service will begin live streaming at 10:45 a.m. EST, Saturday, Mar. 26, 2022. To view go to the College Mennonite Church website.
Elaine (Gerig) Schrock, 76, died on December 23, 2021 at Waterford Crossing in Goshen, Indiana from a rare brain disease.
Elaine was born April 9, 1945 in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa to...
Andrew J. Waters
Dec 23, 2021
Andrew J. Waters, age 71, of Goshen, died at 11:30 p.m., Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Goshen Hospital of endocarditis due to a blood infection.
He was born in Brooklyn, New York on April 16, 1950.
In his 50-year working life, he worked on ferries in New York harbor, taught for the Peace Corps in...
Kevin E. Plug
Dec 21, 2021
Kevin E. Plug, 39, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at home after a battle with cancer.
He was born June 1, 1982, in Munster.
Kevin is survived by his father and stepmother, Ed and Irma (Otano) Plug of Goshen; two sisters, Lauren (Valentin) Plug of Chicago and Kelly Plug of Las Vegas;...
