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Gabrielle Gunden

Gabrielle Gunden

Nov 10, 2025

Gabrielle (born Gabriel James) Gunden, age 21, of Sellersville, PA, passed away unexpectedly on November 10, 2025 in Goshen, Indiana, leaving family and friends deeply saddened. In the last few years of her life, she had started using the name Gabrielle and she/her pronouns. She had been receiving treatment for depression and had unconditional support from family. During her short...

David D. Fox

David D. Fox

Dec 25, 2025

David D. Fox, 75, died on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at Greencroft Healthcare.

He was born on March 23, 1950 in Goshen to Donald R. and Joy (Dausman) Fox.

On August 16, 1975 he married Betty Lechlitner in Nappanee.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 50 years, Betty Fox, two children, Angela Swartzendruber of Goshen, Matthew (Corrie) Fox of Fort Wayne; three grandchildren,...

Ervin Bontrager

Ervin Bontrager

Dec 24, 2025

Ervin S. Bontrager, 83, passed away Wednesday morning, December 24, 4:45 AM, at Harmony Senior Living in Elkhart, Indiana. He was born October 5, 1942, in Goshen, Indiana, to Earl V. and Marietta (Kilmer) Bontrager. He graduated from New Paris High School in 1960. He married Carol Dawn (Bossard) Bontrager on February 14, 1983. She passed away May 15, 2011....

Katie A Swartzentruber

Katie A Swartzentruber

Dec 20, 2025

The immortal spirit of Katie Chupp (Stutzman) Swartzentruber was born February 16, 1934, in Shipshewana, Indiana, to Andrew A. and Anna B. (Yoder) Chupp.

Her father died when she was seven years old, leaving her mother with eight children to care for. Katie attended Scott School through the fourth grade. In 1944, her family moved to Goshen, Indiana, where she completed...

Norma Ellen Stahley

Norma Ellen Stahley

Dec 20, 2025

Norma Ellen (Hire) Stahley, age 87, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Greenleaf Nursing Home.

She was born on January 1, 1938, in Ligonier, Indiana, to Edna (Dellinger) Hire and Walter E. Hire. On June 15, 1957, she married Larry Eugene Stahley, who preceded her in death.

Norma was the ultimate caregiver, always placing the needs of others before her...

Timothy L. Reams

Timothy L. Reams

Dec 19, 2025

Timothy L. Reams, age 67, of Goshen, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Elkhart General Hospital. Though his departure was sudden, his legacy of hard work, southern hospitality, and devotion to his family and friends will be forever cherished.

He was born February 20, 1958 in Leitchfield, Kentucky to Curtis and Winnie (Powell) Reams.

He married...

Barbara J. Lovett

Barbara J. Lovett

Dec 14, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Barbara Jean Lovett, who left us peacefully on December 14, 2025, just shy of her 74th birthday. Barbara was born on December 25, 1951, in Elkhart County, Indiana, and spent her life in the beautiful town of Goshen. Barbara worked as a laborer in cabinet manufacturing, a job she took great pride...

Stanley E. Weaver

Stanley E. Weaver

Dec 13, 2025

Stanley Eugene Weaver, 88, of Goshen passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025,

He was born, December 7, 1937, in LaGrange, Indiana.

He was preceded in death by his father, Hugh S. Weaver, his mother, Evelyn (Nettrouer) Stahly, wife, Joyce (Helton) Weaver, stepson, Craig Chrispyn, grandson, Justin Wayne Gamblin, and mother of his children, Maryann Weaver. 

A laborer in the recreational vehicle industry,...

Sharon L. Helmuth

Sharon L. Helmuth

Dec 12, 2025

Sharon Lea (Moyer) Helmuth, 83, of Goshen, passed away peacefully after a long life marked by compassion, humor, curiosity, and steady love.

Sharon was born on September 28, 1942, in Hudson, Michigan, to Harold D. and Ruth I. (Baughman) Moyer. She grew up in Hudson alongside her sister, Carol Jean, and graduated from Hudson High School in 1960. She went on...

Helen M. (King) Hostetler

Helen M. (King) Hostetler

Dec 12, 2025

Helen Margaret King Hostetler, age 98, of Goshen died on December 12, 2025.

She was born in West Liberty, Ohio to Paul and Mabel King.

In May 1949 she married Richard Hostetler. Helen worked at the Mennonite Board of Missions and Board of Education for many Years. She was very organized with a great sense of humor and baked wonderful chocolate chip...

James D. Perrin

James D. Perrin

Dec 10, 2025

James D. Perrin, 69, of Goshen died Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Goshen Hospital.

He was born July 6,1956 in Goshen to Everett and Marjorie (Miller) Perrin.

He is survived by his siblings, Betty (Wayne) Mast, of Goshen, Kathy Rohn, of Goshen, Everett “Sonny” (Ursula) Perrin, of Tacoma, Washington, and Dennis (Jill) Perrin of Goshen, and a large extended family.

Along with his parents,...

Celia Mullet

Celia Mullet

Dec 7, 2025

Celia Mullet, 63, of Millersburg, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, December 7, 2025, following a courageous battle with bouts of cancer.

She was born January 5, 1962, in Goshen, to Rafael Diaz and Doris (Litwiler) Webber.

Celia married Marvin Mullet. He survives, along with their children, Dallas Mullet, Millersburg, Clint Mullet (fiancé Emilie Carroll), Chicago; and brother Rafael (Wanda)...

Myron Schrag

Myron Schrag

Dec 6, 2025

A sojourner whose ministry carried him from India to Indiana, Myron Dave Schrag—pastor, peacemaker, and faithful follower of Jesus—completed his earthly journey on December 6, 2025. He died at home in Goshen, Indiana, surrounded by family.

Born January 10, 1937, in Norwich, Kansas, Myron was the fifth of six children of Dave and Adina Schrag. Raised on a farm near Kingman,...

Helen Marie Grover

Helen Marie Grover

Dec 6, 2025

Helen Marie (Campbell) Grover, 95, of Goshen, Indiana, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Greencroft.

She was born May 20, 1930, in Cass County, Michigan, to Martin G. Campbell and Delilia (Weirich) Campbell.

Helen is survived by her daughter, Cathy Peterson of Goshen; granddaughter, Heather Peterson; two great-granddaughters, Dominique Peterson, both of Goshen; and Mallory Mys of Muskegon, Michigan. She is...

Opal Y. Rockenbaugh

Opal Y. Rockenbaugh

Dec 6, 2025

Opal Y. Rockenbaugh, 79, of Millersburg, died at her home on December 6, 2025.

She was born on May 31, 1946, in Goshen, to Noah and Maxine (Ott) Wenger.

Opal was a 1964 graduate of Concord High School. On July 30, 1966, she married the love of her life, Ivan E. Rockenbaugh, in Elkhart, and together they built a full and joyful...

Sherman William Kauffman

Sherman William Kauffman

Dec 6, 2025

Sherman Kauffman, 82, died at his home on Saturday, December 6, surrounded by his wife and children, after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

Sherm was born June 5, 1943, in Fairview, MI to Ira and Glada Kauffman, one of six children. After graduating from Fairview High School, he left for Voluntary Service through the Mennonite Church in Anzac, Alberta Canada....

Terry J. Tyler

Terry J. Tyler

Dec 5, 2025

Terry J. Tyler, age 77, of Goshen, died at The Waters, Wakarusa, on December 5, 2025. He was born on April 18, 1948 to Alexander Joseph and Ardell Lucille (Hass) Tyler.

On June 7, 1969 he married Rebecca Jean Wasson in Craigville, Indiana. She preceded him in death on July 9, 2025. Surviving are his sons, Jeremy (Jill) Tyler, Wakarusa; Jeffrey...

Phillip Lamar Hoover

Phillip Lamar Hoover

Dec 1, 2025

Phillip Lamar Hoover, age 69, of Syracuse, Indiana, passed away on December 1, 2025.

He was born September 16, 1956, in Goshen to Nelson and Lois Joan (Whetten) Hoover. Born and raised in Syracuse, Phil spent his entire life in the community he loved.

Phil was previously married to Karen Sue Hoover, mother of his children, Christy Garcia and Kevin Hoover. Phil...

Bruce Owen Bloom

Bruce Owen Bloom

Dec 1, 2025

Bruce Owen Bloom, 70, of Goshen, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025, at his residence. He was born on November 26, 1955, in Union City, Indiana, to Robert Leo Bloom and Phyllis Marie (Ferguson) Bloom.

Bruce later married Irma Sue Bloom, who survives him. He is also survived by his children: Robert Bloom, Sarah Purkey, Tricia Whitehead, Tammy Smith, and Timothy...

Joel James Sonntag

Joel James Sonntag

Nov 29, 2025

Joel James Sonntag, 42, of Indianapolis, Indiana, formerly of Middlebury, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on November 29, 2025, at Greencroft Healthcare in Goshen, Indiana, following a battle with cancer.

He was born December 2, 1982.

Joel is survived by his parents, James and Paula Sonntag, of Middlebury; four sisters; Charissa Schmidt (Scott) of Black Creek, Wisconsin, Chara Liang...

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