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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Russel A. Liechty
Jan 13, 2021
Russel Liechty, Dean of Students Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of Education who worked and taught at Goshen College for 38 years, died at home in Goshen on January 13. He was 90.
Russel Allen Liechty was born on a farm near Pettisville, Ohio on Dec. 15, 1930, the last of nine children of Joseph and Emma (Frey)...
Eric D. Neumann
Jan 13, 2021
Eric Dale Neumann, 63, of Bremen, Georgia, passed away January 13, 2021, after a short stay (Jan. 8-13) at Tanner Medical Center, Villa Rica, Georgia, of complications due to diabetes and heart disease. He was delivered into the loving arms of his Father, the Great Physician. “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Thee:...
Gerald A. Wilson
Jan 13, 2021
Gerald A. Wilson, 87, Goshen, passed away January 13, 2021, at his home.
He was born November 3, 1933 in Goshen to Ora and Gola (Shrock) Wilson. On December 4, 1955 he married Roma Weldy.
She survives along with three sons, Kent (Darlene) Wilson and Gregory (Kim Evans) Wilson, both of Goshen and Jeffrey Wilson...
Shirley A. Leinbach
Jan 12, 2021
Shirley A. Leinbach, 85, Goshen, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing.
She was born March 11, 1935 in Wakarusa to Arthur and Goldia (Blocher) Smeltzer.
On September 20, 1953 she married Gene Leinbach in Wakarusa.
He survives along with three children, Connie (Phil) Bauman of Goshen, Melody...
Bette E. Blough
Jan 9, 2021
Bette E. Blough, 59, of Goshen, died 10:40 p.m., Saturday, January 9, 2021, peacefully at home surrounded by her children.
She was born on September 26, 1961 in Goshen to Robert and Clara (Lehman) Leer
She was married to Mark Douglas Blough on October 19, 1985, at St. Marks United Methodist Church. Mark died March...
Cynthia S. Simmons
Jan 9, 2021
Cynthia S. Simmons, 65, of Goshen, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Elkhart Hospice House.
She was born June 7, 1955 in Goshen.
Cynthia is survived by her mother, Beverly (Chapman) Simmons of Goshen; two sons, Ryan (Heather) Cripe of San Antonio, Texas and Jared (Kathy) Arnett of Millersburg; five grandchildren, Caitlin, Emma and...
