Virginia "Ginny" F. Tyson
Sep 19, 2026
Virginia “Ginny” F. (Smith) Tyson, 84, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2026, at Waterford Crossing Health Center, Goshen.
She was born July 2, 1942 in Goshen to Theodore H. and Mabel G. (Cassel) Smith. She was the fifth of eight children.
On February 14, 1998, she married Donald O. Tyson. He died June 17, 2004.
Surviving are her children, Kirk (Anne) Lehman,...
Susan G. Haas
Nov 10, 2026
Susan G. Haas, 80, of Millersburg, died Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at Elkhart General Hospital.
She was born July 27, 1946 in Youngstown, Ohio to Donald and Mildred (Schultheis) Johnston.
On March 24, 1991 she married George “Jerry” Haas. He died July 30, 2009.
She is survived by four daughters, Jade (Rob) Akemon, Jenny (Mike) Jefferson, Amanda Haas, and Megan (Jacob) Gaylor; two...
Jerry "Wayne" Hodge
Nov 9, 2026
Jerry “Wayne” Hodge, 76, of Goshen died Monday, November 9, 2026 at Parkview Goshen Hospital.
He was born May 23, 1950 in Newport, Arkansas to Rufus and Gladys (Garland) Hodge.
On December 19, 1970 he married Helen A. Van Nuys. She died February 4, 2022.
Wayne is survived by a sister, Cathie Miller of Goshen and several nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents...
Hubert "Mike" Havens
Nov 3, 2026
Hubert “Mike” Havens, 74 of Milford passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at Esther’s Hospice House, Elkhart.
He was born May 3, 1952 in West Liberty, Kentucky to Clayton and Daisy (Murphy) Havens.
On November 4, 1989 he married Cheryl (Hodson) in Syracuse. She died October 6, 2015.
Survivors include two children, Cory (Christi) Havens of Middlebury and Carmen (Jon) Dielman of Gilead;...
William "Bill" Karn
Nov 1, 2026
Fishers – Loving husband, devoted father and grandfather, William “Bill” Joseph Karn, 79, formerly of Goshen, died Sunday, November 1, 2026.
He was born November 24, 1946, in Elkhart County to Joseph E. and Barbara J. (Gilmore) Karn, who preceded him in death.
On January 26, 1969, he married Cynthia (Cindy) Harroff in Elkhart. Bill and Cindy met in seventh grade where...
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...
Nancy Jo Wiseman
Oct 30, 2026
Nancy Jo (Miller) Wiseman, 62, passed away Friday, October 30, 2026, at Majestic Care of Goshen.
She was born October 30, 1964, in Goshen to Jerome and Sharon K. (Rupholdt) Miller.
On April 16, 1988, she married Bruce A. Wiseman.
She is survived by her husband, Bruce; her father, Jerome Miller, of Goshen; her daughter, Chelsea R. Wiseman, of Goshen; and her sisters,...
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,...
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...
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...
