David O. Elchert
Aug 4, 2021
Deacon David O. Elchert, 81, of Goshen, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital.
He was born April 26, 1940 in Tiffin, Ohio to Eugene and Mary Louise (Hartzell) Elchert.
On June 23, 1962 he married Donna A. Meyer in Tiffin, Ohio.
She survives along with four children, Ronald (Leslie)...
Lynn D. Vining
Aug 3, 2021
Lynn D. Vining, 59, of Goshen, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at his residence.
He was born April 28, 1962 in Bremen to Lowell and Doris (Dehaven) Vining.
On March 12, 1988 he married Teresa Blackport in Goshen.
She survives along with two children, Isaac and Hannah Vining of Indianapolis; three siblings,...
Glenn Derwood Ray
Aug 1, 2021
Glenn “Derwood” Ray, 84, of Goshen, passed away peacefully, Sunday, August 1, 2021, at his residence.
He was born August 25, 1936 in Ripley, Mississippi to Dewey and Obie (Richardson) Ray.
On June 13, 1961 he married Ruth Davis in Goshen, IN.
He is survived by his wife; two sons, Maynard Ray of...
Gladys J. Hodge
Jul 31, 2021
Gladys J. Hodge, 92, of Goshen, passed away Friday, July 31, 2021 at Greencroft Healthcare.
She was born September 5, 1928 in Jackson County, Arkansas to George and Katie May (McGinnis) Garland.
She is survived by two daughters, Angella (Jimmy) Holeman of Hickory Ridge, Arkansas and Cathie Miller of Goshen; a son, Wayne (Helen) Hodge...
Lois Kaufman Bontreger
Jul 30, 2021
Lois Marie Whitehead Kaufman Bontreger was born October 31, 1930, to Merl and Edna Whitehead in Goshen. On April 9, 1950, she married Melvin Ray Kaufman from Johnstown, Pennsylvania at the Rock Run Church of the Brethren near Goshen. Mel passed away in 2014. On May 1, 2015, at the age of 84, she married Harold Bontreger of Goshen....
William "Bill" L. Bainter, Jr.
Jul 29, 2021
William “Bill” L. Bainter, Jr., 74, of Goshen, died Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Goshen Hospital.
He was born December 3, 1946 in Goshen to William L. and Florence (Snoke) Bainter.
On May 31, 1970 he married Teresa Swartzendruber at the Gospel Echos Temple, Goshen.
She survives along with a brother, Jeff Bainter,...
Donald M. Marquis
Jul 29, 2021
Donald M. Marquis, 88, of Goshen, passed away Thursday, July 29, at Courtyard Healthcare Center.
He was born May 4, 1933, in Goshen to Wilfred and Mary Ellen (Strock) Marquis.
Don is survived by a nephew, Stu Swartz of Goshen;...
Juan Avalos Jr.
Jul 29, 2021
Juan Avalos Jr., 17, of Elkhart, died Thursday, July 29 in Bristol.
He was born August 5, 2003, in Goshen to Juan Sr. and Tracy (Starcher) Avalos.
Along with his parents he is survived by a sister, Enisa Avalos of Elkhart.
Juan Jr. graduated from The Elkhart Career Center, HSE a year early....
Robert "Bob" R. Coon
Jul 28, 2021
Rev. Robert “Bob” R. Coon, 90, of Goshen, went home with Jesus and was reunited with his beloved wife of 50 years, Helen, on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.
He was born February 17, 1931 in Dayton, Ohio.
Robert is survived by three children, Russell (Kathy) Coon, Goshen, Cathy (Merv) Bitikofer, St. George, Kansas and Dorothy...
Melvin R. Voran
Jul 27, 2021
Melvin Voran, 92, of Goshen, was born December 25, 1928 to David and Mary (Billau) Voran in Hesston Kansas.
He died on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 after a long satisfying life of service to others. Preceding him in death were his parents and his sister and brother-in-law, Wileta and Walter Tieszen of Wichita Kansas.
After...
Elsie Mae Stutzman
Jul 24, 2021
Elsie Mae Stutzman, 83, of Goshen died Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Miller's Merry Manor, Wakarusa, where she had recently been admitted.
She was born on March 7, 1938 in Goshen to Enos and Lizzie Ann (Hochstetler) Chupp.
On December 26, 1959 she married Lawrence E. Stutzman in Goshen.
He survives along with...
Glendon C. Jantzi
Jul 22, 2021
Glendon C. Jantzi, 94, of Goshen died Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Greencroft Health Care.
He was born April, 19, 1927 in Alden, New York to Michael and Alma (Zehr) Jantzi.
On June 19, 1965 he married Vlasta Maria Cvitanovich in Long Island, New York.
He is survived by a daughter, Mona (Matthew...
Dale S. Sleppy
Jul 19, 2021
Goshen – Dale S. Sleppy, 63, died Monday, July 19, at his daughter’s home of natural causes.
He was born May 26, 1958 in Goshen to Richard D. and Jane E. (Myers) Sleppy. They preceded him in death.
Survivors include two children, Elizabeth “Liz” Sleppy and Richard Sleppy, both of Goshen; two grandchildren, Jackson Rivera...
Herbert Eugene Amstutz
Jul 18, 2021
Herbert E. Amstutz, 86, of Goshen, passed from this life to be with Jesus on Sunday, July 18, 2021, at his home.
He was born January 12, 1935 in Toledo, Ohio to Allen C. and Gertrude L. (Brorein) Amstutz.
On January 3, 1961 he married Linda L. Johnson in Winona Lake. She died May 1,...
Mary D. Rheinheimer
Jul 17, 2021
Mary D. Rheinheimer, 88, of Ligonier, died Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Parkview Noble Hospital.
She was born December 23, 1933, in Clinton Township, to John and Fannie (Nisley) Hershberger.
Survivors include two daughters, Rochele (Michael) Myers of Warsaw, Ronda (Michael) Lambright of New Paris; two sons, Randall (Joyce) Rheinheimer of Encinitas, California and Ryan...
Daryl D. Yoder
Jul 17, 2021
Goshen- Daryl D. Yoder, 74, died Saturday, July 17, 2021 at his residence.
He was born December 27, 1946 in Reading, Pennsylvania to Melvin and Edna (Hershberger) Yoder.
On June 28, 1969 he married Gloria (Frye) in Goshen.
She survives along with a son, Jonathan (Kendra) Yoder of Wakarusa; three grandchildren, Ellie, Maggie...
Karl Wayne Tinkey
Jul 13, 2021
Karl Wayne Tinkey, 53, of Goshen, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at Goshen Hospital.
He was born February 17, 1968 in Goshen.
He is survived by his mother, Janie (Moist) Tinkey and two brothers, Mike Tinkey of Goshen and Jim (Dana) Tinkey of Middlebury.
He was preceded in death by his father,...
Ted Allan Henderson
Jul 13, 2021
Ted A. Henderson, 29, of Goshen, passed away Tuesday, July 13 in Fort Wayne.
He was born August 14, 1991 in Goshen to Allan and Diane (Jessie) Henderson.
He is survived by his parents; a brother, John Henderson of Goshen; a grandfather, Teddy Henderson of Mishawaka.
Cremation will take place at Yoder-Culp Funeral...
Marie Miller
Jul 10, 2021
Marie Miller, 83, of Millersburg, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Hope Springs Manor in Goshen.
She was born October 9, 1937 in Rolette, North Dakota to Ezra and Gladys (Bontrager) Gingerich.
On September 30, 1956 she married Elroy G. Miller in Goshen at Clinton Frame Church, formerly Clinton Frame Mennonite Church. He died...
Heather D. Hammond
Jul 10, 2021
Dallas, Texas – Heather D. Hammond, 31, formerly of Goshen, died Saturday, July 10, 2021.
She was born Oct. 19, 1989 in Monticello, Kentucky.
Survivors include a husband, Reyes Carlos Morales; children, Lexis and Thomas Bratcher, Adrian and Imania Hammond, and Azaliah and Yareli Morales; her father, Edward (Makayla) Hammond; her mother Tabitha Melton; and...
