Erna M. Bachman
Jul 25, 2026
GOSHEN, Indiana - Erna Maurine Bachman passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25. Erna was a resident of Greencroft Goshen Healthcare.
Erna was born into the John and Lydia Roth family on Nov. 2, 1929, near her childhood hometown of Milford, Nebraska. She had four siblings: Norvene, Curtis, Marcille and Auris.
Erna was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin; daughter, Shelley;...
Colleen R. Chrispyn
Aug 25, 2026
Colleen R. Chrispyn, Goshen, 97, died Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2026, at her daughter’s residence.
She was born November 13, 1928, in Goshen, to Royse McGuin and Berniece (Shoup) Zollinger.
Colleen married William Chrispyn on July 3, 1946, in Goshen. He passed away on May 19, 1969.
Surviving are children Karen (Eldon) Pletcher, Chad Chrispyn, and Douglas Chrispyn, all of Goshen; three grandchildren, Gina...
Herman Taylor, Jr.
Aug 19, 2026
Herman Taylor Jr., 56, of Elkhart passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Herman was born June 6, 1970, in Pueblo, Colorado, to Herman Taylor Sr. and Barbara (Black) Taylor. They preceded him in death along with his step-mother Donna Taylor.
Herman was united in marriage to Cathy Bontarger January 27, 1996, in Waco, Texas. Together, they shared many...
Mary R. Graves
Aug 18, 2026
Mary (Keim) R. Graves, 85, died on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at The Restoracy of Goshen.
She was born May 3, 1941, in Hebron, Porter County, Indiana, to the late Walter W. and Thelma (Birky) Keim.
Mary graduated from Bethany Christian High School in 1959. Following high school, she completed two years of volunteer service in Colorado, where she met her husband,...
Charles Edward Rassi
Aug 18, 2026
Charles Edward Rassi, 85, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
He was born in Goshen on April 19, 1941 to Thomas J. Rassi, Sr. and Irene Mae (Slater) Rassi.
On July 3, 1984, Charles married Cheryl Fleischauer in Fort Myers, Florida.
He is survived by his wife, Cheryl and her children, Candy Miller and Brian Cannon; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; two sisters, Winifred and Cindy;...
Wayne Allen Kramer
Aug 17, 2026
Wayne Allen Kramer
August 9, 1939 - August 17, 2026
Wayne was born August 9, 1939 to Oliver A. and Eva I. [Inez] Kramer, at Swedish American Hospital, Rockford, IL. He is the grandson of Nellie and Ferdinan Joseph Kramer, and Theordore and Joanna Petersen.
In October 1962, Wayne married Sarah (Sally) Adams, divorced in May of 1971, then met and married Jacqueline...
John Fidler
Aug 17, 2026
John Fidler, Goshen, 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.
John was born June 27, 1939, to Lewis and Elizabeth (Snobarger) Fidler.
He married Lois Irene Eddy on February 28, 1959, in Goshen. She died August 22, 2024.
Surviving John are children Kelley Fidler, Middlebury, Stephen (Shelly) Fidler, Goshen, and Karen (Shayne) LaCounte, Goshen;...
Beverly R. Deter
Aug 14, 2026
Beverly Rae (Miller) Deter, age 91, of Goshen, Indiana, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Harmony of Elkhart.
Beverly was born on May 25, 1935, in New Paris, Indiana, to Ray and Eileen (Miller) Miller.
For 25 years, Beverly served her community as a dedicated checkout clerk at Kroger prior to her retirement.
She is survived by her two children; Doug...
Anthony "Tony" Coppotelli
Aug 9, 2026
Anthony “Tony” Coppotelli, 89, of Goshen died Sunday, August 9, 2026 at Greencroft Healthcare.
He was born in Rock Falls, Illinois to Antonio and Hazel (Stern) Coppotelli.
Tony is survived by three sons, Jeff (Corinne) Coppotelli of Goshen, Michael Coppotelli of Newburg and Douglas Coppotelli living in Thailand and seven grandchildren.
A private family burial will be held at a later date in...
Elizabeth J. Miller
Aug 9, 2026
Elizabeth "Liz" J. Miller of Goshen, IN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at the age of 82. She was born in Curtis, Wisconsin on January 25, 1944, to John and Barbara Miller. Liz was a waitress for many years after raising six children. She also worked as a housekeeper at a small, rural hospital in Wisconsin before...
Colleen C. Shriner
Aug 9, 2026
Colleen C. Shriner, 90, of Goshen, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Greencroft Healthcare.
She was born September 16, 1935, in Goshen to Kenneth and Mae Irene (Sheets) Holdread Colleen was a lifelong resident of the Goshen community.
On August 9, 1953, she married Richard A. Shriner in Goshen. They shared 67 years of marriage together before his passing...
Victor L. McKibbin
Aug 7, 2026
Victor L. McKibbin, 99, of Goshen IN, passed away on Friday, August 7 at Brookdale Senior Living in La Crosse, WI, with family at his bedside. He had moved to the La Crosse area just 6 weeks prior, to be near his daughter.
He was born October 12, 1926 to Abraham and Reta McKibbin in South Bend IN. He joined the...
Donald Sheline
Aug 7, 2026
Donald P. Sheline, 94, of Goshen, died on August 7, 2026, at Waterford Crossing.
A native of Elkhart County, he was born May 9, 1932, to Gordon and Clara (Howard) Sheline, having lived most of his youth in the Millersburg area.
On Nov. 19, 1951, he married Carolyn Saggars. A short time later he was inducted into the Army during the Korean...
Jerry E. Blanchard
Aug 6, 2026
Jerry "Jug" E. Blanchard, 73, of Goshen, passed away peacefully under hospice care at his home on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
He was born on September 14, 1952, in LaGrange County, to Ervin and Esther (Lawson) Blanchard.
Jerry retired from Larimer Furniture in Wakarusa, where he worked in furniture sales. He lived a very active social life and was known by all...
Merry G. Ferguson
Aug 5, 2026
Merry Gertrude Ferguson, 90, of Goshen passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Greencroft Gables Healthcare.
She was born September 21, 1935, in Dunlap (Elkhart County) to Edgar A. and Helen (Kime) Rapp, and was a lifetime resident of the area.
On May 16, 1954, Merry married Carl E. Ferguson at Dunlap United Methodist Church. He preceded her in death on...
Tymber Gracelynn Stafford
Aug 4, 2026
Tymber Gracelynn Stafford passed away peacefully as an inpatient at Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis on August 4, 2026. Born in Indianapolis on July 13, 2026, to Nathan Randall Stafford and Courtney Ann Naomi (Osborn) Stafford.
Tymber was a "spicy" little baby, Daddy's little girl, and a pretty, sweet girl who reacted well and showed strength as she improved whenever someone...
Tana Louise Penland
Aug 4, 2026
Goshen — Tana Louise Penland, 82, of Goshen, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at her home under hospice care.
She was born on April 6, 1944, in Goshen, Indiana, to the late Roy R. Archer and Crissie Maxine (Vance) Archer.
On November 4, 1977 she married Ned R. Penland , who preceded her in death.
Tana is survived by her children,...
Cindy Mae Sheley
Aug 3, 2026
Goshen – Cindy Mae Sheley, 79, died Monday, August 3, 2026 surrounded by her family at Greencroft Healthcare.
She was born February 15, 1947 in Louisville, Kentucky to Henry and Betty (Merideth) Carnes.
On February 14, 1993 she married Vernon W. Sheley.
He survives along with children, April Lawson, Cromwell, Autumn (Michael) Williams, Goshen, Robert (Michele) Davis, Mishawaka and Michael (Joy) Davis, Goshen;...
Robert "Bob" Eugene Fowler
Aug 2, 2026
Robert "Bob" Eugene Fowler, 76, of New Paris passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Goshen Hospital.
He was born May 21, 1950, in Goshen, to Eugene and Catherine (Pietro) Fowler. They preceded him in death.
Robert dedicated much of his career to law enforcement, serving with the Goshen Police Department and then many years for the state of Nevada. Following...
John A. Janisse
Aug 1, 2026
John A. Janisse, 86, Goshen, formerly of Mancelona, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Goshen Hospital following a brief illness.
He was born on February 28, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan, to Walter and Elizabeth (Jones) Janisse.
On June 6, 1964, he married the love of his life, Muriel Prince.
Surviving is his beloved wife, Muriel Janisse; his children, David...
