{Deceased Name, {Category name}, {Publication}

Daryl Abbott

1947 - 2024

Daryl B. Abbott, 77, of Goshen, passed away peacefully at 4:38 am on Monday, October 14. Visitation for Daryl will be from 4:00 - 7:00 pm on Thursday, October 17, at Bristol Community Church: 201 S Division Street, Bristol. There will also be one hour of visitation prior to the 11:00 am funeral service on Friday,...

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Marvin Bartel

1937 - 2024

The link for memorial gifts in the original printed obituary on Friday, November 22, was incorrect. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: https://8thstmennonite.org/marvin-bartel-memorial-gift-to-the-eighth-street-preschool/

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Sara Beachey

1942

Sara W. Beachey, 82, of Topeka, (district: 29-4), died at 11:27 am, on Wednesday, January 1, at home.

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Jerry Bender

1951 - 2024

Jerry Allen Bender passed away on Saturday, Oct. 5,at Majestic Care of Goshen. He was born on June 26, 1951 in LaGrange, to Lavern E. and Valetta M. (Sharick) Bender. Jerry served honorably in the U.S. Air Force. See complete obituary at elkhartcremation.com.

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Imogene Blosser

1919 - 2024

Imogene Blosser, 104, died Friday, July 19, 2024, at Hubbard Hill, Elkhart. Friends may call Thursday, August 1, 2024 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Rieth Rohrer Ehret Funeral Home, 311 S. Main St., Goshen, Indiana. Service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 2, 2024, at Goshen First Church, 214 S. 5th St., Goshen, Indiana....

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Karen Bobeck Oesch

1944 - 2024

Karen Rae Bobeck Oesch, 80, of Howe, passed away surrounded by her family at 5:23 pm on Friday, September 13 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

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Wilma Bontrager

1931 - 2024

Wilma Bontrager, 93, of Goshen, formerly of Honeyville (district: 31-2), died at 7:50 am, on Saturday, June 29, at Hope Springs Manor. Visitation will be after 1:00 pm on Sunday, June 30, all-day Monday, July 1, at the Lavern Ray Miller Residence: 3905 S 900 W, Topeka. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am on Tuesday,...

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Ronald Cleveland

1941 - 2024

Viewing for Ronald Cleveland is Thursday, Oct. 31 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Friday, Nov. 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at Grace Point Church, Nappaneee.
Funeral Service is Friday, Nov. 1 at 11:00 a.m., at the church.

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Lorna Eames

1960 - 2025

Lorna Eames, Brandon, Florida, formerly of Goshen, passed away on March 25.
She was a nurse and the daughter of Stan (Alma) Farmwald and Mary Jane Stratton. Her daughters are Melissa (Chris) Hurd and Allyson Eames.
https://www.brandonfunerals.com/lorna-eames

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Andrea Enyeart

1946 - 2025

Andrea Sue Enyeart, 78, Goshen, died 9:21 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at her home. She was born July 10, 1946, in Elkhart, to Milton T. & Dorothy L. (Brubaker) Brown. On August 11, 1984, she married Larry Lee Enyeart.
Surviving are her husband, Larry, Goshen, 3 children, Evonne (William J) Corbett IV, Granger,...

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Rachel Everitt

1935 - 2024

Rachel Eunice Everitt, 89, Shipshewana, died at 5:01am, August 13. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00am, Saturday, August 24, at Shipshewana United Methodist Church. Funeral services will immediately follow visitation beginning at 11:00am also at the church. Online condolences may be offered at...

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David Flora

1941 - 2024

David Dale Flora, 83, of Elkhart, formerly of Goshen, passed away unexpectedly at 8:25 pm on Wednesday, November 13, at his residence. There will be two hours of visitation before the 11:00 am funeral service on Saturday, November 30, at Goshen Christian Church, 2133 Berkey Ave, Goshen.

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Judith Forbes

1947 - 2024

We are sad to announce that Judith M. Forbes, 77, beloved daughter of the late Jud W. and Eloyse (Brown) Forbes, peacefully left her earthly body on November 26, 2024. She was born September 17, 1947, in Goshen, and lived there most of her life - later moving to Union, Michigan.
Visitation for Judith will start at...

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Sue Ann Fry

2001 - 2024

Sue Ann Fry, 23, of LaGrange (district: 6), died at 12:27 pm on Monday, April 29, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, after a short illness and experiencing a massive stroke. Visitation will be after 1:00 pm on Wednesday, May 1, and all-day Thursday, May 2, at the Leonard Bontrager Residence, 0170 S 375...

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Veva Garber

1922 - 2024

Veva Roine Garber, 102, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024 at her residence at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen.
She was born on April 27, 1922 in Milford, Nebraska, to Edward and Alma (Stauffer) Hershberger.
Complete obituary online at elkhartcremation.com.

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John Gingerich

1944 - 2024

John Alvin Gingerich, 79, Topeka, died at 12:07pm on August 17. Visitation is 2:00-4:00pm and 5:30-8:00pm on Friday, August 23 at Maple Grove Church, Topeka. A Celebration of Life service will be at 11:00am on Saturday, August 24 also at the church. Online condolences may be offered at millerstewartfuneralhome.com.

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Benjamin "Ben" Godfrey

1980 - 2024

Benjamin "Ben" Godfrey, 43, Goshen, died 8:11 a.m. April 28, 2024, at his home. He was born October 10, 1980, in York, Pennsylvania to Stanley Jr. and Nancy (Thompson) Godfrey.
Surviving are his parents, Stanley and Nancy Godfrey, New Paris, 3 brothers, Joe (Laura) Godfrey, Fort Wayne, Dan (Jenni) Godfrey, New...

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Ronald Hershberger

1940 - 2025

Ronald Hershberger Sr., 85, Goshen, died at 1:30 a.m. Thursday, March 27, 2025, at his home. He was born on February 3, 1940, in Goshen, to Albert and Mildred (Parks) Hershberger. In 1962, he married M. Jean (Evans) Hershberger.
Surviving are his wife, Jean Hershberger, Goshen, 4 children, Debbie (Denny) Trigg,...

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Jeffrey Hile

1970 - 2024

Jeffrey Allan Hile of Millersburg passed away on August 23, 2024. A celebration of his life will be held at 1pm on September 15, 2024 at Sugar Grove Church, 58512 Old County Rd 17 Goshen, IN 46528.

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Linda Hochstedler

1950 - 2024

SHIPSHEWANA [mdash] Linda S. Hochstedler, 73, Shipshewana, passed away Thursday. Visitation is 2-4 and 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, at Emma Church, 1900 South 600 West, Topeka. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 25, also at the church.

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LaMar Hochstedler

1951 - 2024

LaMar D. Hochstedler, 73, of Shipshewana, passed away at 11:00 p.m., on Monday, December 9. Visitation will be from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17, at Emma Church, Topeka. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 18, also at the church. Online condolences may be...

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Alan Hochstetler

1971 - 2024

Alan R. Hochstetler, 52, of Rome City, (district: 22-3), died unexpectedly at 2:19 pm on Wednesday, September 18 at Parkview Noble Hospital, Kendallville.

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Edna Hochstetler

1930 - 2025

Edna Hochstetler, 94, of LaGrange, formerly of Topeka (district: 28-3), passed away at 10:00 am, on Sunday, February 2, at Life Care Center, LaGrange.

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Donald Hostetler

1955 - 2024

Donald Lynn Hostetler, passed away unexpectedly while visiting family on Wednesday, September 18, in Charleston, SC. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 pm on Monday, September 30, at Grace Community Church, Goshen. Family and friends may gather at Violett Cemetery for a graveside service at 10:30 am on Tuesday,...

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Melissa Kauffman

1966 - 2024

Melissa Kauffman, 57, died unexpectedly, April 27.
A Celebration of Life service and burial at Violett Cemetery will be at a later date. Yoder-Culp Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

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