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Khanthavy Clinger
Oct 13, 2021
Our beloved Khanthavy, of London, Ohio, entered into the presence of Jesus on October 13, 2021, age 55, after battling cancer at the James Cancer Hospital Solove Research Institute in Columbus, Ohio.
She was born January 5th, 1966 in Laos to ThongDeng and Pheng Luangasa.
Khanthavy along with her father, ThongDeng, and brother, John, escaped...
Eileen E. Burkmire
Oct 13, 2021
Eileen E. Burkmire, 78 of Middlebury Indiana passed peacefully with loved ones by her side on October 13, 2021.
Eileen, born a twin; began life in Emmetsburg, Iowa on July 17, 1943. She was born the daughter of the late Carl Runneberg and Edna Mae (Stover) Runneberg.
Eileen grew up in rural Pocahontas County Iowa;...
Glen S. Showalter
Oct 12, 2021
Glen S. Showalter, 87, of Goshen, died Tuesday, October 12, 2021, after a brief illness.
He was born October 20, 1933, in Elkhart County to Noble and Edna (Kauffman) Showalter.
He was married for 69 years to RoseAnn Troyer.
She survives along with three sons, Mike K. Showalter of Syracuse, Bruce A. (Shelly)...
Linda Rouch
Oct 11, 2021
Linda Rouch (Wilson), 74, of Goshen, died at home on October 11, 2021.
Linda was born September 25, 1947, in Kokomo. She grew up in Galveston on her family’s farm with her parents Harley and Lucille (Thompson) Wilson and siblings. Growing up, Linda was active in the Galveston United Methodist Church, 4-H, and Indiana Rural Youth.
...Michael Lee Inebnit
Oct 11, 2021
Michael L. Inebnit, 80, of Goshen, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021, at home surrounded by family.
He was born May 7, 1941 in Goshen to Philip and Mary Ellen (Rensberger) Inebnit. They preceded him in death.
Survivors include three children, Andy Inebnit, Chris Inebnit and Amy Hollinger, all of Goshen; grandchildren, Sophie and Elliot;...
Bertha May Miller
Oct 11, 2021
Bertha May Stauffer Miller, of Goshen, left this earth Monday, October 11, 2021 at 1:10 p.m. at Greencroft Healthcare in Goshen Indiana surrounded by her oldest daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Steve Ketcham, and oldest grandchild, Larry Kemp Jr. She was 97. She married Vernon U. Miller on January 1, 1946 and they traveled to Sarasota, Florida for their...
Maxine E. Bowen
Oct 10, 2021
Maxine E. Bowen, 86, of Elkhart, died Sunday, October 10, 2021, at home surrounded by family.
She was born December 31, 1934 in Converse, Howard County, to Frank and Roxie (Reynolds) Grabow.
Survivors include three children, Martha Bowen of Elkhart, Kathy Greenlee of North English, Iowa and Ray Bowen of Elkhart; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren;...
Alex Hernandez
Oct 10, 2021
Alex Hernandez, 20, of Goshen, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 at his home.
He was born January 27, 2001 in Goshen to Jaime Hernandez and Maria Luisa Quiroz Ramirez.
He is survived by his parents and nine siblings, Omar, Roberto, Alicia, Adriana, Jasmine and Sandra Hernandez, Evangelina (Brandon) Johnson and Salvador and Miguel Lopez...
Richard D. Copenhaver
Oct 9, 2021
Richard D. Copenhaver, 90, passed away Saturday, October 9 at St. Anne Community Victory Noll.
He was born September 16, 1931 in Goshen to Lawrence Earl and Pearl Mable (Lefevor) Copenhaver.
On January 16, 1954 he married Theresa A. Haines at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.
Along with his wife he is...
David E. Creek
Oct 8, 2021
David E. Creek, 82, of Goshen, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021, at home.
He was born August 25, 1939, in Bluffton to Everett and Ruthella (Furnace) Creek.
On June 13, 1971, he married Rebecca Dickerson.
Survivors include two sons, Joel (Charity) Creek of Elkhart and Daniel (Amanda) Creek of Gulfport, Mississippi; four...
Helen L. Kornblum
Oct 8, 2021
Helen L. Kornblum, 100, of Goshen, passed away, Friday, October 8, 2021, at her granddaughter’s home.
She was born November 21, 1920, in Melrose, Ohio to Joseph and Lela (Smith) Sheely.
Helen is survived by two grandchildren, Susan (Dallas) Carroll of Bristol and Rodney (Kari) Guilliam of LaGrange; three great-grandchildren, Tristan Carroll and Brianna and...
Scott Dwayne Varney
Oct 7, 2021
Scott Dwayne Varney, 59, of Goshen, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021, at Goshen Hospital.
Scott served his county in the Army and the Navy. The simplest of pleasures brought great joy to Scott. He loved country evenings, working in his garage, and early mornings with a hot cup of coffee. His quirky sense of humor and...
Robert Craig Wheeler, Sr.
Oct 7, 2021
Robert Craig Wheeler, Sr., 89, of Oviedo, Floridapassed away peacefully Thursday, October 7th, 2021 in Oviedo.
Bob was born April 9, 1932 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to Russell Hubbell Wheeler and Margaret Denton Craig.
He was married to his now deceased wife, Helen Hay Wheeler August 22, 1959 in Goshen, Helen’s hometown.
He...
Jan F. Myers
Oct 5, 2021
Jan F. Myers, 63, of Kendallville, passed away October 5, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.
He was born May 8, 1958, in Portland, Oregon, to Harold and Rosetta (Flora) Myers.
He is survived by his children, Jennifer Myers of New Paris, Kristal Myers of Kendallville and Ashlie (Devin) Thomas of Topeka; eight grandchildren;...
Sharon K. Kauffman
Oct 4, 2021
Sharon K. Kauffman, 75, of Goshen, passed away peacefully Monday, October 4, 2021, at Courtyard Healthcare surrounded by her loving family.
She was born July 20, 1946, in Goshen, to Everett and Marjorie (Miller) Perrin.
On January 31, 1965, she married Michael M. Kauffman, II. He died April 7, 1967 in Vietnam.
Sharon...
Jaelee Michele Bender
Oct 2, 2021
Jaelee Michele Bender, 1, of Goshen, passed away October 2, 2021.
She was born January 11, 2020 in Goshen to Joshua Bender and Marcia Miller.
She is survived by her parents; a brother, Colt Bender; paternal grandparents, Esther (Mark) Bender of Middlebury; maternal grandparents, Bill (Mary) Miller of Shipshewana; a maternal great-grandmother, Edna Miller of...
Patricia Ann Lambert
Oct 2, 2021
Patricia “Pat” Ann Lambert, 90, of Middlebury, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021, in Sturgis, Michigan under the loving care of her son, Larry (Barbara) Means.
Pat was born July 3, 1931 in Fairmont, West Virginia to David and Jenny (Evans) Underwood.
She is survived by four children, William A. (Connie) Means Jr., Larry (Barbara)...
Vernon L. Hershberger
Oct 2, 2021
Vernon L. Hershberger, 88, of Goshen, died Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Courtyard Healthcare Center.
He was born August 9, 1933 in Elkhart County to Menno and Drusilla (Hochstetler) Hershberger.
On November 27, 1954 he married Norma J. Weaver.
She survives along with four daughters, Beverly Rink of Goshen, Cindy (Kelly) McCarthy of...
Sylvia M.L. Curtiss
Oct 1, 2021
Sylvia Montesa Lalisan Curtiss, 67, of Elkhart, was promoted to glory Friday, October 1, 2021.
She was born February 17, 1954, in Romblon, Romblon, Philippines to Bonifacio M. and Immaculata Montesa Lalisan.
Sylvia is survived by her husband, Rev. Joel P. Curtiss; three children, Andrea (Jeremi) Russell of Mishawaka, Nicole (Brian) Lambright of Goshen and...
Donna K. Tazelaar
Oct 1, 2021
Donna K. Tazelaar, 74, of Goshen, died Friday, October 1, 2021 at Courtyard Healthcare Center.
She was born May 2, 1947 in Auburn.
On May 21, 2001 she married Ed Tazelaar.
He survives along with her mother, Waldora (Little) McKee of Kendallville; four children, Michelle (Robert) Myers of Fort Wayne, Wesley (Esther) Axson...
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