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Jerald "Jerry" James Evans

Jerald "Jerry" James Evans

Mar 12, 2021

Jerald J. “Jerry” Evans, 78, of Goshen, passed away Friday, March 12, 2021, at home.

He was born December 21, 1942 in Goshen to Duerill and Gladys (Wogoman) Evans.

On June 16, 1963 he married Sally A. Stringfellow.

She survives along with two daughters, Sherry (Luke) Looney and Cathy (Scott) Lovely, both of...

Abigail J. Zentz

Abigail J. Zentz

Mar 11, 2021

Abigail J. Zentz, 20, of Goshen died Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Riley Children’s Hospital, Indianapolis.

She was born January 10, 2001 in Goshen to Jon and Constance (Chase) Zentz.

They survive along with eight siblings, Sarah (Tim) Lang of Elkhart, Rebekah (Matt) Bohlen of Three Rivers, Michigan, Rachel, Matthew, Caleb, Josiah, Hannah and Ethan...

Judy Kay Honderich

Judy Kay Honderich

Mar 9, 2021

Judy K. Honderich, 69, of Goshen, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at home, surrounded by family after a brief cancer illness.

She was born April 17, 1951 in Goshen to James and Dorothy (Whirledge) Bigler.

On October 10, 1970 she married Nevin Honderich in Millersburg.

He survives along with two children, Heather...

Stephen Shearer

Stephen Shearer

Mar 8, 2021

Stephen Shearer, 65, died Monday, March 8, 2021 at his home after being diagnosed with bile duct cancer in August. Having the same cancer as Walter Payton gave him courage to face the disease.

He was born August 2, 1955 in Fort Wayne.

On September 12, 1992 he married Deborah Ocock.

She survives...

Sharon J. Anglemyer

Sharon J. Anglemyer

Mar 6, 2021

Sharon J. Anglemyer, 81, of Goshen died Saturday, March 6, 2021 at The Maples at Waterford Crossing.

She was born April 7, 1939 in Elkhart and adopted by Sam and Helen (Behrens) Alfano.

On June 12, 1960 she married Bruce E. Anglemyer at Trinity Lutheran Church, Goshen.  He preceded her in death May 6, 2011....

Marian E. Vanfleeren

Marian E. Vanfleeren

Mar 5, 2021

Service will be live streamed Friday, March 12, 2021, beginning at 11:55 a.m. EST at the following link:

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

Marian E. VanFleeren, 95, of Goshen died Friday, March 5, 2021 at home.

She was born October 26, 1925 in Elkhart to Clarence and Marie (Merrifield) Brant.

On August 8, 1946 she...

Joan Elizabeth Ganger

Joan Elizabeth Ganger

Mar 4, 2021

Joan Elizabeth Ganger, 95, of Goshen, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021, at Greencroft Healthcare.

She was born, one of three sisters, November 24, 1925, in Elkhart County to Harry and Ethel (Harlan) Good.

On June 16, 1946 she married Richard E. Ganger in Milford.  He died June 13, 1993.

The mother of...

Marlene Elora Landaw

Marlene Elora Landaw

Mar 3, 2021

Marlene E. Landaw, 89, of Goshen, died Wednesday March 3, 2021, at Greencroft Assisted Living.

She was born November 30, 1931, in Nappanee, to Forrest and Elsa (Rassi) Scheets. She graduated from Napannee High School in 1949 and attended Bethel College, Mishawaka where she met her late husband, Kenneth Theron Landaw. He died in 1999. They were...

Bruce A. Purvis

Bruce A. Purvis

Mar 1, 2021

Bruce A. Purvis, 62, of Goshen, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021, at Goshen Hospital surrounded by his family.

He was born June 2, 1958 in New Castle to Thomas and Beverly Purvis.

On December 17, 1983, he married Crystal Pierce in New Castle.

She survives along with two children, Amanda Birdsall (fiancé,...

Richard D. Weaver

Richard D. Weaver

Mar 1, 2021

Richard D. Weaver, 89, of Goshen, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021, at Goshen Hospital.

He was born January 3, 1932 in Goshen to Lloyd and Nina (Frye) Weaver.

On September 30, 1956 he married Margaret Boyts.

She survives along with two children, Karen K. Weaver of Martinez, California and Mitchell (Marianne) Weaver...

Donald Lee Knisley

Donald Lee Knisley

Mar 1, 2021

Donald Lee Knisley, 86, of New Paris died Monday, March 1, 2021 at his home.

He was born August 1, 1934 in Foraker to John and Cecil (Strycker) Knisley.

On March 28, 1966 he married Enola June Hite in Waterloo.

She preceded him in death along with his parents, and eight brothers and...

Frederick Ratcliff, Jr.

Frederick Ratcliff, Jr.

Feb 28, 2021

Frederick Ratcliff, Jr., 44, of Goshen died Sunday, February 28, 2021 at I.U. Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born September 12, 1976 in Goshen.

Survivors include his parents, Frederick and Cathy Ratcliff, Sr., Goshen; birth mother, Juanita Springer; former wife and caretaker, Angela Ratcliff, Goshen; three children, Connor, Lynkyn and Chloe, all at home;...

Dorothy J. Maust

Dorothy J. Maust

Feb 27, 2021

Dorothy J. Maust, 86, of Goshen, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021, at home.

She was born June 24, 1934 in Mylo, North Dakota, to Amos and Magalina (Gingerich) Graber.

On March 25, 1955, she married Clifford Jay Maust in Nappanee. He died March 19, 2010.

She is survived by four children, Gary...

Willeane V. Schrock

Willeane V. Schrock

Feb 26, 2021

Willeane V. Schrock, 85, of Goshen, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021, at home.

She was born February 14, 1936 in Orrville, Ohio to Elmer J. Beyeler and Mabel C. (Burkholder) Beyeler Hostetler.

She is survived by her husband, Howard V. Schrock; two sons, Michael D. (Susan H.) Schrock of Ellicott City, Maryland and Steven...

Bonnie L. Arnold

Bonnie L. Arnold

Feb 26, 2021

This livestream link will go live 10:50-10:55 a.m., Wednesday, March 3.

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

The service will also be saved on this page later in the day on Wednesday.

Bonnie L. Arnold, 87, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, February 26, at home after battling breast cancer.

She...

Linda R. Moise

Linda R. Moise

Feb 25, 2021

Linda R. Moise, 68, of Goshen, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes February 25, 2021, at Goshen Hospital.

She was born January 30, 1953, in Piqua, Ohio, to Ralph and Lois (Covault) Deeter. She was a 1971 graduate of Newton High School and a 1975 graduate of Goshen College with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She attended...

Ruth Irene Keim

Ruth Irene Keim

Feb 24, 2021

Ruth Irene Keim, 100, of Goshen, passed from this life to the next on February 24, 2021.

She was born April 3, 1920 in White Pigeon, Michigan, to Menno and Libbie Rhinesmith Keim.

Ruth lived a life of service for her neighbors, her community and her world.  During her earlier years she worked as a...

Lucile June Chupp

Lucile June Chupp

Feb 23, 2021

Lucile June (Hoover) Chupp, 87, of Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at home, surrounded by her daughters.

She was born May 9, 1933 in Goshen to John Maynard and Mandella (Bachtel) Hoover.

On September 2, 1956, she married Menno L. Chupp at Salem Mennonite Church in New Paris.

She is survived...

Norman D. Reynolds

Norman D. Reynolds

Feb 20, 2021

This livestream  link will go live about 12:55 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021

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

Norman D. Reynolds, 89, of Goshen, died peacefully surrounded by his children, on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Goshen Hospital.

He was born on December 18, 1931 to Ernest M. Reynolds, Sr. and Ruth Jeanette...

Betty Louise Thomas

Betty Louise Thomas

Feb 18, 2021

Betty Louise Thomas, 95, of Goshen, died Thursday, February 18, 2021, at Courtyard Healthcare.

She was born February 7, 1926 in Goshen to O. Melvin and Fannie (Slabach) Miller.

On May 6, 1945 she married Raymond Thomas.  He died July 15, 2004.

She was a volunteer at Goshen General Hospital for 47 years...

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