Obituaries

Search Obituaries and Share Condolences

William J. Livingston

William J. Livingston

Sep 19, 2021

William J. Livingston, 82, of South Bend, passed away, Sunday, Sept. 19 at Golden Living Center in Mishawaka.

He was born April 30, 1939 in Salem, Missouri to William Leo and Marguerite (Beeler) Livingston.

On April 17, 1959 he married JoAnn Yoder in Goshen.

He is survived by a daughter Barb Creighton of...

Beth Ann Beard

Beth Ann Beard

Sep 18, 2021

Beth Ann Beard, 65, of Goshen, died Saturday, September 18, 2021, as a result of an accident in Bristol, Tennessee.

She was born January 11, 1956, in Elkhart.  She married Charles “Mike” Beard in 2005.

She is survived by her husband, Mike; her parents, Dale (Wanietta) Anglemyer of Goshen and Esther Cook of Mishawaka; three...

Dustin Brett Garner

Dustin Brett Garner

Sep 15, 2021

Dustin Brett Garner, 38, of Goshen, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 15, 2021, in South Bend.

He was born Sept. 13, 1983, in Elkhart.

Dustin is survived by his parents, Timothy Garner of New Paris and Maurica Edgecomb of New Carlisle; a son, Landin (Jozalyn) Garner of Middlebury; a daughter, Makenna Sparks of Elkhart; two...

Mervin E. Troyer

Mervin E. Troyer

Sep 15, 2021

Mervin E. Troyer, 85, of Millersburg, died Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Goshen Hospital.

He was born February 9, 1936 in Elkhart County to Ezra and Mary (Miller) Troyer.

On June 30, 1957 he married June E. Larimer at Rock Run Church, Goshen.

She survives along with three sons, Patrick (Denise) Troyer of...

Byrd E. Frederickson

Byrd E. Frederickson

Sep 14, 2021

Byrd Elaine Frederickson, 85, of Granger, formerly of Leesburg, died Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at StoryPoint Assisted Living.

She was born February 8, 1936, in Leesburg to Owen F. and Bertha Mae (Evans) Frederickson. They preceded her in death.

She grew up in Leesburg and graduated in 1954 without missing a day of school.

...

Alex C. Shively

Alex C. Shively

Sep 14, 2021

Alex C. Shively, age 30, of Wakarusa, ascended to heaven at Goshen Hospital, Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at 11:34 a.m. due to Covid pneumonia.

He was born July 27, 1991, the third child of Steve and Deb (Eshelman) Shively.  Alex was diagnosed with Sotos Syndrome at five months of age and epilepsy at puberty.

Alex...

Bruce Allen Jones

Bruce Allen Jones

Sep 14, 2021

Bruce A. Jones, while at work, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday September 14, 2021; at the age of 60.

Bruce was born on April 13, 1961 in Indianapolis to Ivan and Mary (Harshberger) Jones of Michigan.  He graduated from White Cloud High School in 1979, and then pursued secondary school in engine mechanics.

...

Michael E. Kettlebar

Michael E. Kettlebar

Sep 14, 2021

Michael E. Kettlebar, 77, of Goshen, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Hospital, Mishawaka.

He was born June 24, 1944, in Goshen, to Max and Isabel (Michael) Kettlebar.

On July 16, 1967 he married Rose Marie Hite in Ligonier.

She survives along with a son, Matthew (Andee) Kettlebar...

Shirley J. Myers

Shirley J. Myers

Sep 12, 2021

Shirley J. Myers, 83, of Goshen,  passed away Sunday, Sept. 12 at Courtyard Healthcare.

She was born April 19, 1938, in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Survivors include three children, Jackie (Mike) Gingerich, Goshen, David (Valerie) Clingerman, Elkhart and Jerry Clingerman, Beaver, Pennsylvania; three stepchildren, Jim Myers, Gary (Dawn) Myers and Melissa (John) Contreras; five grandchildren;...

Rolando Cazares Martinez

Rolando Cazares Martinez

Sep 12, 2021

Rolando Cazares Martinez, 50, of Goshen, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021, at his home.

He was born June 26, 1971, in Panuco, Veracruz, Mexico to Jacinto and Gabriela (Martinez) Cazares.

Along with his mother he is survived by a son, Rolando Cazares Jr.; a daughter, Marla Cazares; a grandson, Abel Cazares; two brothers, Jose...

Lily Marie Dooley

Lily Marie Dooley

Sep 10, 2021

Liliy Marie Dooley, was stillborn, Friday, September 10 at Goshen Hospital.

She is survived by her parents; Victoria Snyder and Jeffrey D. Dooley of Goshen; a sister, Jessica Wissman of Goshen; two step siblings, Amber Dooley of South Bend and Jonathan Dooley of Elkhart; a maternal grandmother, Rhonda (Snyder) Swoveland of Goshen and a paternal grandmother, Diana...

Mabel Virginia Brunk

Mabel Virginia Brunk

Sep 7, 2021

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

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

Mabel Virginia Brunk, 95, of Goshen, passed away September 7, 2021.  Mabel was the daughter of Joseph Eshelman Brunk and Alice Yoder Brunk, both deceased.  She was predeceased by her siblings:...

Megan Renee Miller

Megan Renee Miller

Sep 7, 2021

Megan Renee Miller, 43, of Goshen, passed away Tuesday, September 7 at Goshen Hospital.

She was born November 10, 1977 in Goshen, Indiana to Robert and Karen (Urley) Miller.

Along with her parents she is survived by a daughter, Adriana Romo-Miller; a son Alejandro Avalos-Miller; a sister, Angi Pfeil; a niece; Makenna Pfeil; a nephew,...

Owen R. Troyer

Owen R. Troyer

Sep 6, 2021

Owen R. Troyer, 85, went to be with Jesus, Monday, September 6, 2021, at Waterford Crossing Healthcare.

He was born February 17, 1936 in Nappanee to Rudy and Matilda (Kaufman) Troyer.

On May 18, 1957 he married Katie M. Miller at Clinton Frame Church, Goshen.

She survives along with a daughter, Renee Gonzalez...

Erma Nissley

Erma Nissley

Sep 5, 2021

Erma Nissley, 83, of Goshen died Sunday, September 5, 2021 at the Laurels of Goshen.

She was born April 1, 1938 in Miami County to Oba J. and Anna (Yoder) Miller.

On May 30, 1957 she married Raymond J. Nissley in Amboy.

He survives along with four children, Lennie (Jeanie) Nissley of South...

Karen J. Bontrager

Karen J. Bontrager

Sep 4, 2021

Karen J. Bontrager, 63, of Goshen died Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Goshen Hospital.

She was born October 16, 1957 in Lebanon, Indiana to Paul and Mabel (Allie) Denning, Sr.

On July 1, 1995 she married Dale Bontrager in Lebanon.

He survives along with two children, Corey Bontrager and Natalie Bontrager, both of...

Mia Grace Laxton

Mia Grace Laxton

Sep 4, 2021

Mia Grace Laxton, 20 days old, of Bristol, left this world to be with Jesus on Saturday, September 4th, 2021, at 4:14 p.m. in her parents’ arms at their home surrounded by family. She fought a hard fight against anencephaly.

Mia is the daughter of Alejandro and Jamey (Waycaster) Laxton.

She is survived by her...

Nancy S. Waterman

Nancy S. Waterman

Aug 31, 2021

Nancy S. Waterman, 91, of Venice, Florida, died Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart, Indiana.

She was born December 4, 1929 in Chicago to Stephen and Arvida (Leaf) Shepul.

On May 2, 1953 she married the love of her life, Thomas Edward Waterman in Chicago. He died June 15, 1997.

...

Rae Allen Johnston

Rae Allen Johnston

Aug 30, 2021

Rae Allen Johnston, 81, of Goshen, passed away on Monday, August 30, at his home. He was born September 2, 1939, in Kimmel, Indiana to Clyde and Virginia (White) Johnston.

Rae married Jean Olsen on September 30, 1995, in Goshen. She survives, along with children Lawrence (Carolyn) Johnston, Elkhart, Rae Ann (Mark) Gaut, Wakarusa, Douglas Rae (Deborah)...

Mervin D. Zook

Mervin D. Zook

Aug 29, 2021

The service link will be live at 1:20 p.m. EST, Friday, September 3, 2021.

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

to view the service.

Mervin D. Zook, 84, of Goshen, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021 surrounded by his family.

He was born July 2, 1937 in Scottdale,...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries when they are posted.

About Yoder-Culp Funeral Home Obituaries

Yoder-Culp Funeral Home offers a collection of obituaries for Elkhart County, IN and the surrounding areas. We conduct funeral services throughout Indiana that are updated regularly. Find local obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.

A logo for grief steps with an orange wave on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.