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...
Dean Lamar Morehouse
Jan 9, 2021
Dean L. Morehouse, 85, died Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Goshen Hospital where he had been since Tuesday.
He was born July 16, 1935 in Milford to Samuel Guy and Lydia Florence (Rowdabaugh) Morehouse.
On September 3, 1955 he married Eleanor Cobb in New Paris. She died January 16, 2014.
Survivors include four...
Ruth Ann Seidner
Jan 9, 2021
Ruth Ann Seidner, 80, of Syracuse, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Kosciusko Community Hospital.
She was born February 24, 1940 in Goshen to William and Bessie (Hoover) Eash.
On February 27 1958 she married Paul A. Seidner in Goshen. He died June 15, 2002.
Survivors include three daughters, Judith A. Seidner...
Deann Lynn Witwer
Jan 9, 2021
DeAnn Lynn Witwer, 70, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 9, 2021, at home.
DeAnn was born April 29, 1950 in Goshen.
She graduated from Goshen High School in 1968. She worked in various area manufacturing factories. She enjoyed her crafts and going to garage sales.
DeAnn is survived by her mother,...
Lawrence Jody Coles
Jan 7, 2021
Lawrence Jody Coles, 57, of Goshen, died unexpectedly Thursday, January 7, 2021.
He was born August 26, 1963 in East Liverpool, Ohio to Samuel Coles Jr. and Mary Alice (Youngblood) Coles Maddox.
Mr. Coles is survived by his fiancé, Shanah Anderson of Goshen; two sons, Shaie Coles and Brice Coles, both of Goshen; four sisters,...
Joanna M. Lay
Jan 6, 2021
Joanna M. Lay, 56, passed away 9:33 p.m., Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at Goshen Hospital.
She was born October 19, 1964 in Elkhart.
Joanna is survived by two sons, Michael Helmuth and Dudley Lay, Jr.; two grandsons, Boden Lay and Sean Helmuth; former husband, Dudley Lay; and two siblings, Devon (Deborah) Helmuth of Goshen and...
Brenda Rinehart
Jan 3, 2021
Brenda Rinehart, 71, of Goshen, went home to her heavenly father January 3rd, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Bucyrus, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Vernon and Hattie (Mills) Groves. She was a graduate of Bucyrus High School. She is survived by three sons whom she loved very much,...
Eric A. Call
Jan 3, 2021
Eric A. Call, 50, of Goshen, died Sunday, January 3, 2021, at University Hospital, Indianapolis after a brief illness.
He was born October 9, 1970 in Goshen.
Eric is survived by his parents, Frederick (Lois) Call of Bristol and Beverly (Bewyer) Call of Goshen; five children, Taylor Call of Goshen, Cody (Alexandria) Call of Middlebury,...
Joan Eleanor Acker
Jan 3, 2021
Joan Eleanor Acker, 88, of Goshen, died Sunday, January 3, 2021, at Courtyard Healthcare.
She was born June 13, 1932 in Lansing, Michigan, to Rolland and Stephanie (Snauko) Siebert.
On October 26, 1957 she married Donald Acker, Jr. in Lansing. He died May 30, 2011.
Survivors include three sons, David (Adonna) Acker of...
