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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Quinn Robison
Aug 28, 2021
Quinn Robison, 78, of Goshen, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Goshen Hospital.
He was born October 22, 1941 in Fort Wayne to Gary and Jeanette (Barringer) Robison.
On December 22, 2002 he married Susan Strasser.
Along with wis wife he is survived by a brother, Tom Robison of Malibu, California.
...Sylva R. Keenan
Aug 27, 2021
Sylva R. Keenan, 82, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021, at Goshen Hospital.
She was born April 6, 1939, in Goshen, to Merill E. and Evelyn L. (Lockwood) Prickett.
On July 2, 1960, she married Joseph T. Keenan in Miami, Florida. He died August 31, 1998.
She is survived by a son, Jeffry...
Danton Munoz
Aug 27, 2021
Danton “Mister” Munoz, of Elkhart, almost 2 years old, died Friday, August 27, 2021 at Elkhart Hospital.
He was born in Goshen September 8, 2019 to Angel Jessica Mingucha and Conner Danton Munoz.
They survive along with a sister, Ruby Munoz of Elkhart; grandparents, Adam Mingucha and Ashley Davis of Goshen and Holle Munoz of...
Carolyn L. Cripe
Aug 25, 2021
Carolyn Louise Cripe, 84, of Syracuse, Indiana, formerly of Goshen, passed away on August 25, 2021, with her family gathered around her.
She was born in New Paris, Indiana, on November 25, 1936, to Charles and Pearl (Vandermaas) Cobb. At New Paris High School, Carolyn enjoyed playing drums in the band. After graduation, she worked at the...
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