Isaac "Wilmer" Hollinger
Oct 11, 2026
Isaac “Wilmer” Hollinger lived with faithful integrity as he followed God’s call throughout his life. “I, being on the Way, the Lord led me” (Gen. 24:27) was a guiding theme as he parented, engaged in urban ministry, taught, developed a bicycle business as a means of serving the Goshen community, gardened to help feed his family, and gave himself to...
Carolyn L. Sheline
Oct 31, 2026
Carolyn L. Sheline, a beloved resident of Goshen, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, dedication, and deep devotion to her family and community. Born in Goshen on October 18, 1931, Carolyn lived a full and meaningful life rooted in her hometown.
She was a proud 1949 graduate and Valedictorian of her Senior Class...
Carol A. Bushong
Oct 29, 2026
Carol Aileen (Greenawalt) Bushong, 76, went peacefully home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Carol was born July 17, 1950, in South Bend, to Dana G. and Laura M. (Bontrager) Greenawalt. She spent her early childhood in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula before returning to Indiana.
In 1976, Carol married James “Jim” Webster Bushong. They shared...
Roland R. Purdy
Oct 29, 2026
Roland R. Purdy, a man of profound courage, dedicated service, and immense love, met his Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at Goshen Hospital at the age of 60, following a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Roland spent his life protecting others and building a legacy of warmth, faith, and family. Born on February 2, 1966, in...
Shirleen Joy Hochstedler
Oct 29, 2026
Shirleen Joy Hochstedler, 88, died peacefully on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at Greencroft Health Care.
Shirleen Joy (Oswald) Hochstedler was born June 20, 1938, in LaGrange County at the home of her parents, Raymond and Esther (Morningstar) Oswald. She grew up in Goshen, Indiana and went to schools in Goshen, Benton, New Paris, and graduated from Bethany Christian High School in...
Sandra Lee Shock
Oct 22, 2026
Sandra Lee Shock, 72 of Syracuse passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at her residence.
Sandra was born February 28, 1954 in Massillon, Ohio. She was a 1972 graduate of Canton-McKinley High School, Canton, Ohio.
On July 17, 1976 she married Gregory Charles Shock in West Palm Beach, Florida. They were blessed with 50 years of marriage.
She is survived by...
Rosa L. Groves
Oct 20, 2026
Rosa L. Groves, 68, of Goshen, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at her home under the care of Center for Hospice Care.
She was born on September 29, 1958, to Johnnie and Mary M. (Charles) Bartley.
On July 1, 2000, she married Tim Groves at Solomon Creek Church in Benton, Indiana.
She is survived by her husband, Tim Groves of...
Lamar E. Lantz
Oct 20, 2026
Lamar Eugene Lantz, Goshen, 89, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at his home.
He was born October 5, 1937, in Fort Wayne, to Fred and Bertha (Yoder) Lantz.
On March 21, 1959, he married Anna Mae Shank in Louisville, Ohio.
She survives, along with children Melody (Andrew) Jaramillo, and Dr. Thomas (Pamela) Lantz, both of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Marla (Bill)...
Carol Hoogenboom
Oct 19, 2026
Carol A. Hoogenboom, 64, of Goshen, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, October 19, 2026.
Carol was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and was the daughter of Cornelius “Corky” A. Hoogenboom and Shirley A. (Rassi) Hoogenboom. Her father preceded her in death.
She is survived by her mother, Shirley A. (Rassi) Hoogenboom of Goshen; brother, Chris A. Hoogenboom of Nappanee...
Lowell Lee Farrand
Oct 18, 2026
Lowell Lee Farrand, 93, of Goshen passed away peacefully on October 18, 2026, at Majestic Care of Goshen.
He was born at home May 26, 1933 in Goshen to Stephen and Lucille (Lovell) Farrand.
Lowell graduated from Goshen High School in 1951.He also graduated from Coyne Electrical School and DeVry Technical School.
On May 25, 1952 he married his high school sweetheart, Gaylia...
Joann Hively
Oct 18, 2026
Joann Hively, 80, of Goshen passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on October 18, 2026, at Esther's House in Elkhart.
She was born on July 8, 1946, in Kanawha County, West Virginia, to Alfred Anderson Kincaid and Leila Hester (Rucker) Kincaid.
On May 3, 1966, in Clendenin, West Virginia she married William “Pete” Hively, who survives along with their son, Jeffrey...
Jerome Troyer, Jr.
Oct 16, 2026
Jerome Troyer Jr., 88, a lifetime resident of Goshen, passed away peacefully at 9:58 a.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Jerome was born on May 25, 1938, in Goshen, Indiana, to the late Jerome and Martha (Yoder) Troyer.
On August 23, 1958, he married the love of his life, Sally Culp, in Goshen. Sally...
Omer Glen Kropf
Oct 15, 2026
Omer Glen Kropf, 85, of Syracuse, died on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Parkview Goshen Hospital.
He was born on July 5, 1941, in LaGrange County, to Jacob and Sarah (Yoder) Kropf.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Maddox Kropf; three daughters, Cheryl (Clifford) Miller, Goshen, Lesa (Brad) Hooley, Goshen, and Alison (Adam) Sisson, Fishers, IN; two sons, Delwyn (Lisa) Kropf, Eustis,...
Sharon McAvoy-Belle
Oct 11, 2026
Sharon McAvoy-Belle, 76, of Goshen, died Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.
She was born on January 20, 1950, in Owosso, Michigan, to James and Agnes (Duffy) McAvoy.
Sharon married Emil “Bob” Robert Belle in April of 2014. He preceded her in death on March 17, 2025.
Surviving Sharon are daughters, Michelle (Bradley) Ford-Whitmer, Goshen, and Marla...
Martha W. Miller
Oct 10, 2026
Goshen - Martha W. Miller, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Waterford Crossing in Goshen.
She was born on June 23, 1935, in Conway Springs, Kansas, to William and Anna (Petersheim) Miller.
On June 24, 1956, Martha married Joe J. Miller, who preceded her in death in 1976. Together they shared many years and were blessed with two...
Ruby O. Ramer
Oct 9, 2026
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Goshen – Ruby O. Ramer, 95, of Goshen died Friday, October 9, 2026 at Greencroft Healthcare, Knoll unit.
She was born Feb. 5, 1931 in LaGrange County to David M. Bontrager and Sarah (Yoder) Bontrager.
On September 3, 1983...
Frederick E. Riley
Oct 9, 2026
South Bend – Frederick E. Riley, 93 died Friday, October 9, 2026 at BellTower Health and Rehabilitation Center, Granger.
He was born July 14, 1933 in Goshen to Harry and Bertha (Garman) Riley.
Fred is survived by his wife Eileen Riley; children, Steven (JoAnn) Riley, Frances (Randy) Troyer, and James Riley; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; stepchildren, Greg (Alice) Aldridge, Jim (Keri) Aldridge...
Marilyn Kay Wyse
Oct 8, 2026
Marilyn Kay Wyse was born on April 1, 1940, in Goshen, Indiana, to Solomon and Sylvia Kropf. She passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Samuel Raymond Wyse, and her brothers, Robert Kropf and Charles Kropf, both of Goshen, Indiana.
Marilyn attended Jefferson High School, and...
David Mykhailovuch Sai
Oct 8, 2026
David Mykhailovuch Sai, 11 months old, of Goshen, passed away on October 8, 2026 at Riley Hospital for Children, in Indianapolis.
David leaves behind his mother, Olha (Banzeruk) Sai, and father, Mykhailo Sai, both of Goshen, and his siblings Solomiia, Emily, and Daniel Sai.
Although David’s life was far too short, his memory will live on forever in the hearts of his...
Wayne Leroy Warble
Oct 5, 2026
Wayne Leroy Warble, 90, died Monday, October 5, 2026, at his home.
Wayne was born on July 4, 1936, to Arthur and Mauribel (Snider) Warble, in Rome City, Indiana.
He married Rowena (Davis) Warble, and she preceded him in death.
Wayne is survived by children, Bill Warble, Goshen, Jerry (Jackie) Warble, Houlton, Maine, Kathy (Ted) Stilson, Elkhart, and Michael Geaugh, Silver Lake; 17...
