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Louise A. Burkhead

Louise A. Burkhead

Jul 18, 2020

Louise A. Burkhead, 85, of Goshen died Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Courtyard Healthcare.

She was born May 9, 1935 in New Buffalo, New York to Archie and Maude (Miller) Byler.

On December 19, 1953 she married Frank Burkhead in Angola.  He died August 31, 1996.

Survivors include five children, Doug Burkhead and...

Rex L. Hollinger

Rex L. Hollinger

Jul 17, 2020

Rex. L. Hollinger, 80, of Goshen died Friday, July 17, 2020 at The Maples at Waterford Crossing.

He was born November 21, 1939 in Goshen to Jack E. and Marguerite A. (Bowersox) Hollinger.

On November 6, 1965 he married Paula Smith in Goshen.

She survives along with two sons, Rich (Jesica) Hollinger of...

Lloyd A. Miller

Lloyd A. Miller

Jul 16, 2020

Lloyd A. Miller, 90, of Goshen, died Thursday, July 16, 2020, at Goshen Hospital.

He was born August 25, 1929, in Elkhart County to Abe and Inez (Eash) Miller.

He is survived by two daughters, Joanna (Bob) Becker of Houston, Texas and Julia (Robin) Lee of San Jose, California; a son, Jerald Miller; step-daughter, Linda...

Daniel A. Sharp, Sr.

Daniel A. Sharp, Sr.

Jul 14, 2020

Daniel A. Sharp, Sr., 67, of Goshen passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at his home.

He was born April 15, 1953 in Goshen to Arthur and Dorothy (Arnold) Sharp.

On May 3, 1971 he married Darlene Elliott in Goshen.

She survives along with his parents; four children,...

David L. Reiff

David L. Reiff

Jul 14, 2020

David L. Reiff, 66, of Goshen, died Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at Elkhart Meadows.

He was born October 2, 1953 in Bluffton to William and Judith (McFarren) Reiff.

On July 28, 1972 he married Kristene Falk.

She survives along with two sons, David Reiff of Noblesville and Daniel (AnnDee) Reiff of Goshen, five...

Bonnie J. Gertzen

Bonnie J. Gertzen

Jul 14, 2020

Bonnie J. Gertzen, 75, of Goshen died Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Goshen Hospital.

She was born March 15, 1945 in Blue Island, Illinois to Gail and Clara (Kind) Knouff.

On Dec. 30, 1965 she married Robert Gertzen in Portage, Indiana.

Robert survives along with a daughter, Terri (Brad) Dewald, Goshen; a son,...

Michael Joseph Stringfellow

Michael Joseph Stringfellow

Jul 11, 2020

Michael J. Stringfellow, 76, of Goshen, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Saturday, July 11, 2020, at home.

He was born December 18, 1943 in Goshen to Joseph H. and Loa Naomi (Fuller) Stringfellow.

On July 12, 1964 he married Beverly Kay Helman at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Goshen.

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Janet G. Fry

Janet G. Fry

Jul 11, 2020

Janet G. Fry, 85, of Goshen, died Saturday, July 11, 2020, at Greencroft Healthcare.

She was born September 14, 1934 in Goshen to Vern W. and Mildred R. (Lewallen) Rassi.

On September 22, 1951 she married Edward C. Fry in Goshen.  He died January 30, 2019.

Survivors include a daughter, Candace Jo Kehr...

Adele Marie Reichert

Adele Marie Reichert

Jul 11, 2020

Adele Marie Bertsche Reichert, 87, of Bremen, died Saturday, July 11, 2020, at The Green House Village, Goshen.

She was born in Pontiac, Illinois to Arthur and Emma Eymann Bertsche on January 13, 1933.  She graduated from Pontiac Township High School and from Bluffton College/University, Bluffton, Ohio, and received her Master’s Degree from Indiana University, South Bend. ...

William W. Yoder

William W. Yoder

Jul 11, 2020

William W Yoder, 84, of Goshen and formerly of Bristol, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020.

He was born November 14, 1935, in Lagrange County to Katieann and William D. Yoder, the youngest of five boys.  Having lost his birth mother at 18 months, he never knew any other mother than Elizabeth, William D’s second wife.

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R. Maxine Dubbs

R. Maxine Dubbs

Jul 10, 2020

Maxine Dubbs, 88, of Goshen, died Friday, July 10, 2020, at Golden Living Center where she had been nine days. She had been in failing health three years.

She was born November 17, 1931 in Topeka.  She grew up on the farm she loved with her parents, E. Walter and Lela Riedel and brother, Vernon.

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Mary Jane Borntrager

Mary Jane Borntrager

Jul 9, 2020

Mary Jane Borntrager, 75, of Gastonia, North Carolina, died Thursday, July 9, 2020.

She was born October 30, 1944 in Goshen to John and Madeline (Headington) Keim.

On February 24, 1967 she married Clarence Borntrager in Bristol.

He survives along with two sons, Cory (Nicole) Borntrager of Gastonia, North Carolina and Michael Borntrager...

Rev. Billy J. Lamb

Rev. Billy J. Lamb

Jul 9, 2020

Rev. Billy J. Lamb, 78, of Goshen, died Thursday, July 9, 2020, at home.

He was born August 12, 1941 in Harlan, Kentucky to William and Maggie (Bryant) Lamb.

On July 29, 1963, he married Delphia Hill in Jacksboro, Tennessee.  She died October 1, 2017.

Survivors include two daughters, Mary Rebecca (Bruce) David...

Leon P. Hunter (Hluchota)

Leon P. Hunter (Hluchota)

Jul 8, 2020

Leon P. Hunter (Hluchota), 87, of Elkhart, formerly of Mitchell, died Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at his apartment.

He was born June 29, 1933 in Velbivka, Ukraine to Paul and Alexandra Hluchota.

Survivors include five children, Leon (Pamela) Hluchota, Tanya Jones and Sue (Gary) Simmons, all of Goshen, Tina (Jerry) Healey of Granger and Eric...

Douglas Ray Plodowski

Douglas Ray Plodowski

Jul 7, 2020

Douglas R. Plodowski went home with Jesus July 7, 2020 after a short yet fierce battle with pancreatic cancer.  Born March 23, 1946 in Mishawaka, Doug was blessed with parents William and Opal Plodowski.  In 1966 he married Esther Zimmerman.  He is survived by his wife and their daughters, Heidi [Todd] Weldy, Katherin, and Rebecca [Patrick] Harlan; his grandchildren...

Barry A. Oesch

Barry A. Oesch

Jul 7, 2020

Barry A. Oesch, 73, of Goshen, died Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at Goshen Hospital.

He was born December 30, 1946 in Sturgis, Michigan to Stanley and Arlene (Kendall) Oesch.

On December 11, 1971 he married Darlene Madlem.

She survives along with three children, Todd (Angel) Oesch of Goshen, Christine (Jed) Morris of Fort...

Gloria Jean Clark

Gloria Jean Clark

Jul 7, 2020

Gloria J. Clark, 91, of Goshen, died Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at Courtyard Healthcare.

She was born in Goshen February 2, 1929 to George and Bertha (Hartman) Culp.

On March 31, 1948 she married Kenneth V. Clark.  He died June 1, 2012.

Survivors include two sons, Rick (Jan) Clark and Karry Clark, both...

Amy Sue Cole

Amy Sue Cole

Jul 5, 2020

Amy Sue Cole, 59, of Goshen, died Sunday, July 5, 2020, at home.

She was born October 11, 1960 in Kokomo.  On June 19, 1982 she married Scott Cole in Kokomo.

He survives along with two children, Sarah (Eric) Becker of Elkhart and John (Sarah) Cole of Mishawaka; four grandchildren, Colton, Roland, and Sawyer Becker...

Beatrice M. Miller

Beatrice M. Miller

Jul 4, 2020

Beatrice M. Miller, 93, of Indianapolis died Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Golden Living Center - Willow Springs.

She was born December 31, 1926 in Mercer County, Ohio to John J. and Frona E. (Dull) Miller.

She is survived by a brother, Donald (Dee Ann) Miller of Goshen, and many nieces, nephews and extended family....

M. Marion Yoder

M. Marion Yoder

Jul 4, 2020

M. Marion Yoder, 83, of Goshen died Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Goshen Hospital.

He was born August 2, 1936 in Goshen to William “Bill” and Alma (Kauffman) Yoder.

On September 16, 1956 he married A. Regina Miller.  She died June 10, 1996.  He later married Wanda M. (Swartzendruber) Graber on June 21, 1997.

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