John W. Metzger
Feb 16, 2026
New Paris — John W. Metzger, 65, died Monday, February 16, 2026, at Goshen Hospital.
He was born on July 17, 1960 in Goshen to Wayne and Carolyn (Ferguson) Metzger.
On August 20, 1982, he married Rose Mary Chupp in Nappanee.
She survives along with a daughter, Brittany (Eric Barnes) Metzger of New Paris; a granddaughter, Zaryah Barnes; and siblings Debra Bryant of...
Elsa Kreiner
Feb 13, 2026
Elsa Kreiner, 77, of Elkhart died Friday, February 13, 2026 at her home of natural causes.
She was born January 2, 1949 in Brokdorf, Germany to Lukas and Emilie (Stelter) Fried.
Survivors include her husband, Kerry Kreiner; step-daughter, Andrea (Brad) Daniels of Texas; step-son, Ryan (Claudine) Kreiner of Indiana; and her siblings Ernie (Deb) Fried of Goshen, Hilda Larránaga of El Paso,...
Pamela Sue Wagner
Feb 11, 2026
Pamela Sue Wagner, 75, of Goshen, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 surrounded by family.
She was born on April 14, 1950, in Michigan City, Indiana, to George and Dorothy (Kruggle) Gabor. Pamela later married David Wagner on July 21, 1984, at the Knights of Columbus in South Bend, beginning a devoted life together built on love and family.
Pamela...
Emily Jo Riegsecker
Feb 10, 2026
Emily Jo Riegsecker, 47 of New Paris, died Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at home on hospice care.
She was born October 4, 1978 in LaJunta, Colorado.
She is survived by her parents, Ura and Helen (Stalter) Gingerich of Goshen along with her husband of 25 years, Timothy Riegsecker; three sons, Wesley (fiancé Sofia Oliva) Riegsecker, Jaydon Riegsecker and Trevor Riegsecker, all of...
Sandra Lou Abbott
Feb 10, 2026
Sandra Lou (Eggers) Abbott, 81, of New Paris, passed away at her residence on February 10, 2026.
She was born on February 16, 1944, in Lexington, Nebraska, to George and Elphe (Baugher) Eggers. On December 30, 1962, she married Jack L. Abbott in Crawford, Nebraska. Together they shared over 63 years of marriage and were blessed with two daughters.
Sandra is survived...
Dixie Ann Robinson
Feb 10, 2026
Dixie Ann Robinson, 89, of Goshen, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
She was born on August 13, 1936, in Arlington, South Dakota, to Leonard and Viola (Nettleton) Juday.
Dixie is survived by her daughter, Shayne (Tom) Coy of Millersburg; one granddaughter, Rochelle (Griffin); and two great-grandsons.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, Debra, Darnell, Leonard Juday, and...
Danny L. Helton
Feb 8, 2026
Danny L. Helton, 65, died unexpectedly of natural causes Sunday, February 8, 2026 at his home.
He was born August 28, 1960 in Benham, Kentucky to Curtis and Fern (Creech) Helton.
They preceded him in death along with his wife of almost 32 years, Robin (Lamb) whom he married November 15, 1987. She died in October of 2019.
Survivors include five children, Jennifer...
Dean Winter
Feb 7, 2026
Dallas “Dean” Winter, 83, of Mishawaka died unexpectedly of natural causes at his home Saturday, February 7, 2026.
He was born February 21, 1942 in Goshen, Indiana to George Winter and Mandilla Maria (Chapman)Winter.
He is survived by seven children, Chyrll McDonald, James (Elizabeth) Winter, Michael (Wendy) Winter, John (Jennifer) Ruple, Matthew (Stephenie) Ruple, Daniel Winter and David (Kelly) Winter;16 grandchildren; many...
Ricky "Rick" A. Ganger
Feb 7, 2026
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Ricky “Rick” A. Ganger, 66, of Goshen, passed away at his residence on February 7, 2026.
Rick was born on May 4, 1959, in Goshen, Indiana, to Dallas and Barbara (Myers) Ganger. He married Tina Williams on July 26, 2008.
He is survived by...
Jay L. Hershberger
Feb 6, 2026
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Jay L. Hershberger, 77, of New Paris, died Friday, February 6, 2026, at Goshen Hospital surrounded by his wife and kids.
He was born on January 12, 1949, to Edwin S. and Ellen “Arlene” (Hoover) Hershberger in Goshen.
Jay married Beverly Milne on August 16, 1970, at...
Dean Preheim-Bartel
Feb 5, 2026
Dean A. Preheim-Bartel, 78, died on February 5, 2026 in Goshen, IN. He was born to Henry and Dora Ewert Bartel on October 30, 1946 in Hillsboro, KS. He grew up on the family farm until age 12 when the family moved to town.
After obtaining a degree in social services at Tabor College in 1968, Dean did Voluntary Service at...
James Thomas Horn
Feb 4, 2026
James Thomas Horn, 69, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
He was born in January of 1957 at Grant Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, to Alonzo Horn and Shirley Mae (Lowe) Horn.
James married the love of his life, Cecelia (Shiltz) Horn, on November 22, 1974, and together they shared many cherished years and were blessed with five children. Following Cecelia’s...
Joy R. VonBlon
Feb 3, 2026
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Joy R. VonBlon, 82 of Elkhart, formerly of Goshen died Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Goshen Hospital.
She was born March 2, 1943 in Huntington, Indiana to Clarence L. and Mary (Darley) Rupley.
Surviving is a daughter, Allison M. VonBlon of Elkhart; a son,...
Benjamin David White
Feb 1, 2026
Benjamin David White, 48, of Goshen, passed away at his residence on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
He was born on December 6, 1977, in Maryland, to Phillip Mott White and Sherry Ann White. Ben later married his best friend, Joanna Shisler, in Oregon in 2007, beginning a life full of adventure.
Ben was preceded in death by his father.
He is lovingly remembered...
Cathy Sue Kress
Jan 31, 2026
Cathy Sue Kress, 74 of Goshen, died Saturday, January 31, 2026 at her home under hospice care.
She was born June 10, 1951 in Newport, Arkansas to Charles and Lena (McLain) Robbins.
She is survived by two sons, Terry (Wade) Hughes of Michigan and Aaron Hughes of Goshen; grandchildren, Logan Hughes and Kailie Hurst; and four sisters, Betty (Richard) Dickson of Lakeville,...
Shirley I. Hardesty
Jan 30, 2026
Shirley I. Hardesty, 90, of Goshen, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Greencroft Healthcare.
She was born on May 24, 1935, in Goshen, to Kenneth and Susie (Brown) Stauffer. On December 25, 1952, she married the love of her life, Charles Hardesty, in Goshen. Together they built a life centered on faith, family, and simple joys.
Shirley is lovingly...
Dennis "Denny" W. Cripe
Jan 30, 2026
Dennis “Denny” Wayne Cripe, 59, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, at his home in Milford, Indiana, where he lived with his lifelong friend, Jeff Shaver.
He was born October 18, 1966, in Goshen, Indiana, to Paul R. and Barbara E. (Replogle) Cripe. Barbara later married Floyd Walsh.
Denny is survived by one sister, Debbie (Larry) Johnson of Goshen; three brothers, Don...
Dorris E. Heflin
Jan 30, 2026
Dorris Heflin, 82, passed away at his residence on Friday, January 30, 2026.
He was born on May 20, 1943, in Clarksville, Tennessee, to Eddie and Virginia (Evans) Heflin. Dorris later married the love of his life, Luise Pniwczuk, on November 28, 1970, in Middlebury. Together they built a life centered on family.
He is survived by his children, Stephanna (Greg) Faubion,...
Linda "Lin" Gilbey
Jan 29, 2026
Linda “Lin” Gilbey (Sgouros), 78, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026. She was born on November 17, 1947, to the late Genevieve (Klikas) and Peter Sgouros.
Linda was born in Chicago and raised on Van Buren Street in Gary, Indiana. During her childhood, she was close to her younger brothers, sharing a strong bond with Nick Sgouros and often acting...
Mitchell F. Najar
Jan 29, 2026
Mitchell “Mitch” F. Najar died Thursday, January 29th at his home.
He was born December 24, 1934, in Gary, Indiana to Bernard and Mary (Gregor) Najar, who preceded him in death. He graduated from Edison High School in Lake Station, Indiana.
He is survived by Kathy, his wife of 50 years. He is also survived by his son Tim (Becky), grandsons Matt...
