Kathy Lynn Coffman
Mar 31, 2026
Kathy Lynn Coffman, 70, of Goshen, passed away on March 31, 2026 at home surrounded by family. She was a woman whose creativity, warmth, and deep devotion to her family shaped a life filled with beauty, joy, and connection.
Kathy was born on September 17, 1955 in Goshen, IN to Richard and Kenlyn (Woodie) Sorg. She married her high school sweetheart,...
Velda A. Hershberger
Mar 30, 2026
Velda Arlene Hershberger, age 88, of Goshen, Indiana, passed away peacefully at Elkhart General Hospital.
Born on October 24, 1937, in Middlebury, Indiana, Velda was the beloved daughter of Allen and Amanda (Miller) Graber. She lived a life deeply rooted in faith, family, and service, leaving a lasting impression on all who had the blessing of knowing her.
On August 18, 1957,...
Tippi D. Hooten
Mar 30, 2026
Tippi Dawn Hooten, 60, of Goshen, Indiana, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026, at Majestic Care of Goshen.
She was born on July 12, 1965, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Gary Don Hooten and Elizabeth (Buchanan) Woodiel.
Tippi spent most of her life in Goshen, where she became a familiar and deeply loved part of the community. For more than 30...
Marianne H. Hite
Mar 28, 2026
Marianne H. Hite, Goshen, passed away March 28, 2026 at The Restoracy, Goshen, where she had been living the past year.
Marianne was born September 12, 1937, in Alkmaar, Netherlands, to Nicolaas and Herdrine (Hottenga) Wiese.
She moved from the Netherlands to the United States in 1951, and in 1957 married Charles “Chuck” Hite.
Marianne spent over 20 years working as an Inspector...
Patricia A. Kuhns
Mar 27, 2026
Patricia A. Kuhns, 77, of Wakarusa, passed away peacefully at the Waters of Wakarusa on March 27, 2026, where she had been the last six years.
Patricia was born on October 20, 1948, in Vineland, New Jersey to Robert and Virginia (Hickman) Ploucher.
Patricia lived most of her life in New Jersey, but later in life moved to Elkhart County to be...
Alma "Jeanie" Jean Cox
Mar 26, 2026
Alma “Jeanie” Cox, 98 of Osceola died Thursday, March 26, 2026 at the home of her daughter on hospice.
She was born December 6, 1927 in Manila, Arkansas to James Roy Lancester and Odessa Maud “Maudie” (Grimsley) Lancaster.
She married William Allen Cox August 4, 1997 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He died July 3, 2023.
Survivors include daughters, Sheri Howland of Mishawaka and...
Dr. John B. Baccus III
Mar 25, 2026
Elkhart – Dr. John B. Baccus III, 62, died unexpectedly Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at his home of natural causes.
He was born in Dallas, Texas to John B. Baccus, Jr. and Darla Faye (Morrow) Baccus.
They survive along with his wife, Frances R. (Franceschi) Baccus , whom he married June 12, 1993 in San Antonio, Texas.
Also surviving is a daughter, Emma...
Bryan L. Fox
Mar 25, 2026
Bryan Lee Fox aka Big Foxy beat the rest of us to heaven, passing away on March 25, 2026. His life is a wonderful display of God’s relentless pursuit and transforming power.
Bryan was born on September 30, 1959, to Harold and Evelyn Fox in Bremen, Indiana. He fully embraced the role of pestering little brother to his siblings Dennis, Elaine,...
Robert O. Brinson
Mar 23, 2026
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Robert Owen Brinson, 83, of Goshen, died Monday, March 23, 2026.
He was born March 14, 1943, in Kokomo, Indiana, to Fred O. and Leah M. (Elkins) Brinson.
On November 7, 1965, he married Sherry (Coleman) Brinson; she preceded him in death in 2019.
Robert...
Kay Marlys Deolyn Cripe
Mar 22, 2026
Kay Marlys Deolyn Cripe (nee Pederson) passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
She was born a preemie baby on June 20, 1934, in Wahpeton, North Dakota, to Lawrence August and Esther (Blumer) Pederson. The doctor didn’t expect her to live, but her dad took one look at her and said,...
Milton L. Cender
Mar 21, 2026
Milton Lavern Cender, passed away March 21, 2026 in Goshen, IN at the age of 95 years and 11 months. Milton was born in Dewey, IL on May 1, 1930, the second child of nine to Emery and Mattie Cender. Milton is survived by his children Karl (Kathe Streeter) and Greta Cender-Poplett (James Poplett), six grandchildren Emily Cender (Matt Burgess),...
Edna Thomas
Mar 20, 2026
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Edna Thomas, 94, of Goshen, passed away on March 20, 2026. She was born on December 21, 1931, in Middlebury, Indiana, to Samuel D. and Lizzie (Yoder) Thomas.
Edna was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, Diana Mast, Irene Yoder, Orpha...
Elmer E. Stealy
Mar 20, 2026
Elmer Edwin Stealy, 82, of Goshen, Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. He was born February 5, 1944, in Goshen to Daniel and Romaine (Mast) Stealy.
Elmer graduated from Goshen High School in 1962 and married Diane Sue Miller on April 25, 1964, at West Goshen Brethren Church. Together they shared one month shy of 62 years of marriage.
Elmer was...
Phillip Seitz
Mar 18, 2026
Phillip Seitz, age 86, passed away on March 18, 2026 at Sarasota Hospice House in Sarasota Florida.
He was born on July 11, 1939 in Elyria Ohio to Phillip and Mildred (Rahrig) Seitz.
He graduated from Bethany Christian High School in Goshen Indiana. He was a painter who retired from Saint Vrain Valley School District in Colorado. Later in life he was...
Dan Richard Leek
Mar 17, 2026
Dan Richard Leek, 80, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2026, at his home.
He was born on December 9, 1945, to Richard L. and Audrey (Berkey) Leek, in Elkhart.
Dan married Ann Bowser on September 3, 1966, in Elkhart.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ann; his mother, Audrey; daughter, Shannon (Bill) Young, Goshen; grandsons, Tyler Plank, Cody Plank, Garrett...
Connie Mahaffa
Mar 17, 2026
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Connie R. (Hoover) Mahaffa, 65, of Goshen, passed away on March 17, 2026. She was born on August 11, 1960, in Goshen to Floyd and Esther (Rheinheimer) Hoover. On June 26, 1982, she married the love of her life, Mike Mahaffa and...
Sheldon D. Blosser
Mar 16, 2026
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Goshen – Sheldon D. Blosser, 72, died Monday, March 16, 2026 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.
He was born January 17, 1954, in Elkhart to Virgil L. and Lois (Rheinheimer) Blosser. On August 25, 1974, he married Beatrice Perez at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church...
Daniel E. Hochstetler
Mar 16, 2026
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“I have fought a good fight,
I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith.”
II Timothy 4-7
Daniel Elmer Hochstetler was born on May 11, 1935, seven miles east of Goshen in Clinton Township, to Elam S. Hochstetler and Eliza A. (Bender) Hochstetler. He died...
Carlos Molina Ahumada
Mar 14, 2026
Carlos Molina Ahumada, 52 of Goshen died Saturday, March 14, 2026 at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born August 23, 1973 in Apan, Hidalgo, Mexico to Carlos Molina Leal and Maria Eugenia Ahumada Zuñiga. They preceded him in death.
On July 17, 1993 he married Antonia Lopez Osorno in Mexico.
She survives along with two daughters, Cynthia Molina Lopez, Guadalajara,...
Dorothy L. Neff
Mar 13, 2026
Dorothy L. Neff, 97, of Goshen died Friday, March 13, 2026 at her home at Waterford Crossing Assisted Living.
She was born August 5, 1928 in Marshall County to John and Pearl (Marquart) Lemler.
On September 18, 1948 she married Elmer I. Neff in Nappanee. He died May 11, 2019.
Survivors include a daughter, Diane (Harvey) Rodman and a son, Jerry (Jessica) Neff,...
