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Bernice Marie Sibal

Bernice Marie Sibal

Jan 29, 2021

Bernice M. Sibal, 91, of Goshen, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021, at Goshen Hospital.

She was born May 23, 1929 in New Salem, Michigan, the fifth of seven children, to John and Clara (Weber) Zerfas.  On June 9, 1951 she married Donald W. Sibal at St. John’s Catholic Church, Albion, Michigan, officiated by her brother, Father...

Juanita M. Laidig

Juanita M. Laidig

Jan 29, 2021

Juanita M. Laidig, 80, of Goshen passed away peacefully at Goshen Hospital on Friday, January 29, 2021 after a fall, surgery, and then contracting COVID-19.

Born October 30, 1940 in Plymouth, she was the eldest child of the late Silas and Pauline (Binkele) Laidig.  Following graduation from Madison Township High School in 1958, Nita proceeded to obtain...

David S. Moore

David S. Moore

Jan 27, 2021

David S. Moore, 56, of Goshen, died Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Hospice Home, Fort Wayne.

He was born June 24, 1964 in South Bend to Robert G. Moore, Jr. and Jane (Duffey) Moore.

On December 17, 1988 he married Julie Rorick in South Bend.

She survives along with three children, Robert W....

Irene Evelyn Schrag

Irene Evelyn Schrag

Jan 25, 2021

Irene Evelyn Schrag, 96, of Goshen, passed away Monday, January 25, 2021 at Greencroft Healthcare.

She was born December 12, 1924 in Hurley, South Dakota to Adolph and Nettie (Wittrig) Preheim.

On May 29, 1946, she married Harley Schrag in Freeman, South Dakota, in the Salem Mennonite Church.  He died in June 1992.

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Myrtle L. Bailey

Myrtle L. Bailey

Jan 25, 2021

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Myrtle L. Bailey, 67, of Milford and formerly of Goshen, passed away Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 at home.

She was born Jan. 9, 1954 in Martin County, Kentucky.

Myrtle is survived by four daughters, Melinda (Dewane) Powell of Leesburg; Bobbi Wireman and Carrie (James) Muir, both...

Sue A. Egli

Sue A. Egli

Jan 24, 2021

Sue A. Egli 68, of Goshen passed away peacefully Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021 with her family by her side.

Sue was born on Nov. 12 1952 in Elkhart to Elroy “Roy” Troyer and Alberta (Cross) Troyer. On July 9, 1972 she married Roger Egli in Middlebury. She was a member of the First Brethren Church of Goshen....

Eldon Roy Stoltzfus

Eldon Roy Stoltzfus

Jan 24, 2021

Eldon Roy Stoltzfus departed this life on Sunday, January 24, 2021, surrounded by family at home after a year of difficult health struggles.

Eldon was born on August 25, 1948, in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, the first-born of Roy Mast Stoltzfus and Lois Ehst Stoltzfus.  He grew up on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and after attending grade school and high...

Kevin Ray Nisley

Kevin Ray Nisley

Jan 24, 2021

Kevin Ray Nisley, 57, of Bristol, died unexpectedly Sunday, January 24, 2021, at home.

He was born November 6, 1963, in South Bend to Daniel A. and Elizabeth (Hochstetler) Nisley.

He is survived by two sons, Jeremy Ortiz of Elkhart and Kyle Ray Nisley of Bristol; three grandchildren, Sophia, Maila and Shane; fiancée, Angel Lard...

James Albert Coyle

James Albert Coyle

Jan 23, 2021

James A. Coyle, 93, of Goshen, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021, at Elkhart Hospice House after a short illness.

He was born July 23, 1927 in Goshen to Ernest and Della M. (Hite) Coyle.

He married Lenora (Vincent) Wolff March 16, 1968 in Elkhart.

She survives along with six children, Connie Rich...

Dorothy A. Kratz

Dorothy A. Kratz

Jan 23, 2021

Dorothy A. Kratz, 90, of Goshen, died January 23, 2021, at Greencroft Healthcare.

She was born February 9, 1930 in Kansas City, Kansas to Freedley and Martha (Frey) Schrock.  Her siblings are Marvin (Jody) Schrock, deceased and Ed (Irene) Schrock and Eunice (Don) Munn.

In 1950 she graduated from Hesston College with an A.A. degree. ...

Adalea Jones

Adalea Jones

Jan 23, 2021

Adalea Jones, 90, of Goshen, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021, at Courtyard Healthcare.

Adalea was born May 25, 1930 in Anderson.   On June 20, 1948 she married Donald Jones.  Together they had three sons, Dennis (Tammy Lemert) Jones of Bristol, Monte Jones of Goshen and David Jones of Syracuse; three grandchildren, Kimberly (Dustin) Mast of Goshen,...

P. Walter Smucker

P. Walter Smucker

Jan 21, 2021

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Paul Walter Smucker, 84, of Centerville, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his sleep January 21, 2021.

He was born north of Canada (as he would always say) in Detroit, Michigan on April 25, 1936 to Paul and Florence (Elliott) Smucker.

Walt is survived by his wife...

Margaret Anne Slusher

Margaret Anne Slusher

Jan 20, 2021

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Margaret Anne Slusher, 73, of Elkhart died Wednesday, January 20, 2021at IU Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.

She was born October 13, 1947 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to Arno and Mari (Garbett) Mach.

Survivors include two children, Shari (Cory) Powell of Bristol and Scott Slusher of Elkhart; two step-sons,...

Lucy Ann Hostetler

Lucy Ann Hostetler

Jan 19, 2021

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Lucy Ann Hostetler, 82, of Goshen, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at her home.

She was born December 20, 1938, in Iowa City, Iowa to Aldine “Bill” and Wilma (Bender) Gingerich.

On August 19, 1958, she married Sanford Hostetler in Parnell, Iowa.

He survives along...

Jd Garner

Jd Garner

Jan 17, 2021

JD Garner, 80, of New Paris, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

He was born May 5, 1940 in Pulaski, Tennessee to John and Willie (Bee) Garner.

On September 13, 1958 he married Judy K. Laird in Elkhart. She died November 5, 2020.

Survivors include four sons, Michael...

Janet Kay Pressler

Janet Kay Pressler

Jan 17, 2021

After many struggles from a 1982 car accident and a short battle with COVID-19, Janet Pressler entered heaven and the presence of her Savior on January 17, 2021.

Born in Warsaw on October 24, 1949, Janet grew up in Albion and was married in Auburn.  She had four children and lived most of her adult life in...

Gene Neumann

Gene Neumann

Jan 16, 2021

Herman “Gene” Neumann, 90, of Goshen died Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Goshen Hospital.

He was born September 25, 1930 in Lilbourn, Missouri to Herman and Gladys (Krebs) Neumann.

On November 10, 1961 he married Donna B. Gerkin. She died October 22, 2019.

Survivors include four daughters, Nila Fogle of Tennessee, Vicky Perry...

Roy Ray Abbott

Roy Ray Abbott

Jan 15, 2021

R oy Ray Abbott, 68, died Friday, January 15, 2021, at Goshen Hospital.

He was born March 6,1952 in Jamestown, Tennessee to Sam and Lucy (Patton) Abbott.

On July 13, 1977 he married Mable “Susie” Carroll in Jamestown.

She survives along with three children, Cassey Abbott Carroll and Darrin Abbott, both of Goshen...

Jacquelyn Lee Druley

Jacquelyn Lee Druley

Jan 14, 2021

Jacquelyn L. Druley, 84, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021, at Elkhart Hospital.

She was born December 5, 1936 in Indianapolis to Jack and Margaret (Snyder) Druley.

Survivors include two daughters, Erika Miller of Elkhart and Jennifer McDaniel of New Smyrna Beach, Florida; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and a brother, Mike Druley of...

Betty M. Yoder

Betty M. Yoder

Jan 14, 2021

Betty Mae Yoder entered her eternal home on January 14 th , 2021.  She was a bright and energetic individual who spent her life serving Christ by teaching and helping others. She was 92 years old.

Betty was born on January 7 th , 1929 in Dorchester, Nebraska to Joseph and Mattie Burkey, the youngest of five...

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