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Sherill ThornburgSherill B. Thornburg
1941 - 2026
Sherill B. Thornburg, 84, of Goshen, passed away at 1:27 p.m., Wednesday, July 8, at Esther's House. She was born on Oct. 3, 1941, in Goshen, to Wayne B. and Dorothy M. (Crouch) Tarman. On July 3, 1959, she married Delbert "Stony" R. Thornburg. Surviving are her husband, Delbert "Stony" R. Thornburg; daughters,...
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Paula D. HollingerPaula D. Hollinger
1944 - 2026
Paula D. Hollinger, 82, died at IU Health Arnett Hospital on June 29 after suffering a general decline in health the past year. A lifelong resident of Goshen, she moved to Lafayette in April 2026 to be closer to family. In 1944, Paula was born on April 25 to Virgina and Paul Geyer. Paul died when she was only three...
Delvin GangwerDelvin Earl Gangwer
1923 - 2026
Delvin Earl Gangwer, 103, of Middlebury, passed away peacefully with family by his side at 3:20 a.m., on Thursday, July 2, at his daughter's residence. He was born on Jan. 16, 1923, in Ligonier, to John and Thella (Sparrow) Gangwer. On Aug. 23, 1947, in Ligonier, he married Katherine O. Miller. Katherine died on...
Larry WarstlerLarry Jay Warstler
Larry Jay Warstler, 84, passed away on July 5. He was born on Aug. 9, 1941, in Goshen, to Adrian Warstler and Martha (Zentz) Miller. He was a 1960 graduate of Goshen High School and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War in the 3rd 84th Battalion, Pershing Missile Division, in Germany. He dedicated...
Kathleen ConeKathleen Richter Cone
1948 - 2026
Kathleen Richter Cone passed peacefully Sunday evening, June 28. Kathy was a lot of things: a journalist, a business woman, an entrepreneur and a political progressive. She was always ready to join a good cause or a protest and traveled anywhere for a concert or to see her children and grandchildren. Kathy...
LeAnna SchmuckerLeAnna Schmucker
1942 - 2026
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of LeAnna Schmucker, who peacefully entered the eternal presence of her Creator and Savior while surrounded by family on July 2, at 8:33 p.m. For 83 years her generous spirit has touched countless lives. LeAnna grew up in a joy filled home in Topeka, Indiana before...
Linda SheetsLinda L. Sheets
1935 - 2026
Linda L. Sheets, age 90 of Wakarusa, died on Thursday evening, July 2, at her residence. Linda was born on Oct. 26, 1935 in Nappanee, to Marvin and Joy Berneice (George) Mast. She was a 1954 graduate of Goshen High School and was a lifelong resident of Elkhart County. Linda married John Yoder in 1956; and he...
Firmer MerrickFirmer H. Merrick
1927 - 2026
Firmer H. Merrick, 98, of Goshen, passed away at home on Monday, June 29. He was born on Nov. 22, 1927, in Elkhart to the late Forrest and Caroline (Sensenbaugh) Merrick. Also preceding him in death are one sister, Iona Wesley; and four brothers, Forrest, Welmer, Eldon and Francis Merrick; and a son in law, Thomas...
Mary WilcoxMary A. Wilcox
1949 - 2026
Mary A. Wilcox, 76, passed away Sunday, June 28, at Majestic Care where she resided her last 5 days. She was born on Nov. 21, 1949 in Coldwater, Michigan to Leslie and Iola (Knapp) Wilcox. Mary lived with her parents in Quincy, Michigan, Elkhart Indiana, and Iron Mountain in the U.P of Michigan until they passed...
James SonntagJames D. Sonntag
1952 - 2026
James Dale Sonntag, 74, was called home to Glory by his precious Lord at sunrise on June 21, following a 6-month battle with brain cancer. He was born on March 22, 1952 to Russel James Sonntag and Luella Mae (Lorenz) Sonntag . On Dec. 30, 1972, he married his beloved wife of 53 years, Paula (Dublak) Sonntag, who...
Charlotte MartinCharlotte Rebecca Martin
1934 - 2026
Charlotte Rebecca Martin, age 92 of Goshen, IN, died on Tuesday evening, June 30, 2026 at her residence. Charlotte was born on June 12, 1934 to Ephraim and Katie Leah (Blosser) Lahman. She has lived in the Goshen area since her marriage to Marion M. Martin on June 27, 1954. He preceded her in death on November 23,...
Marietta YoderMarietta S. Yoder
1967 - 2026
Marietta Yoder, age 59 years and 3 months of Nappanee, IN, died Tuesday morning June 30, 2026, after a 2-month battle with cancer. Marietta was born on March 30, 1967 in LaGrange, IN to Ora and Susie (Yoder) Miller. On April 28, 1988, Marietta married Orva Yoder in Kingston, WI; together, they lived in holy...
Roberta StutzmanRoberta Mary Stutzman
1929 - 2026
Roberta Stutzman, 97, died at Greencroft Goshen on June 26. Roberta was born to be a teacher. She started teaching Sunday School at an early age and ended her teaching career as principal at Chandler Elementary School in Goshen. She learned behavior management skills when her mother would say "Roberta, take these...
Ralph GarberRalph D. Garber
1939 - 2026
Ralph D. "Dave" Garber, 87, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 28, surrounded by the people he loved most. Born on March 12, 1939, in Goshen, Dave was the son of Ralph J. and Blanche Viola (Luke) Garber. On Nov. 26, 1960, he married the love of his life, Carol Carpenter, at Rock Run Church. Together...
Dewayne MillerDewayne Ray Miller
1958 - 2026
Dewayne Ray Miller, 68, Goshen, (district: 62-3), died at 11:42 a.m. on Monday, June 29, after having a farming accident. He was born on May 1, 1958, in LaGrange, to Orla D. and Betty J. (Bontrager) Miller. On Aug. 29, 1979, in Topeka, he married Alma Yoder. She survives. Survivors in addition to his wife are four...
Cecil YoderCecil R. Yoder
Cecil R. Yoder, 97, of Middlebury, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26, at The Waters of Wakarusa following a brief illness. He is now in the presence of his Lord and Savior. Cecil was born on Jan. 3, 1929, in Goshen, Indiana. On Jan. 29, 1951, he married Helen V. Mauck in Middlebury, Indiana. She preceded...
Edna BontragerEdna Irene Bontrager
1931 - 2026
Edna I. Bontrager, 94, of Topeka (district: 30-1), died at 1:15 a.m., on Monday, June 29, at her residence. She was born on Dec. 22, 1931, in LaGrange County, to John I. and Elizabeth (Wingard) Schrock. On Dec. 4, 1952, in LaGrange County, she married Andrew E. Bontrager. He died on Oct. 19, 2022. Surviving are two...
Michelle StutzmanMichelle Jean Stutzman
1977 - 2026
Michelle Jean Stutzman, 48, of Shipshewana, died at 4:39 p.m. on Monday, March 23, at her residence. She was born on Dec. 5, 1977, in Goshen, to Gerald and Esther (Byler) Stutzman. Survivors in addition to her parents of Shipshewana are a brother, Mike (Kris) Stutzman of Shipshewana; and their children, Kimberly...
Lenore SeefLenore June Seef
Lenore (June) Seef, age 97, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on June 24, at Majestic Care of Goshen, Indiana. June was born on Jan. 9,1929 in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the late Mary Veronica Heath (Beggs) and William Clarence Heath. June was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother,...
Dorothy BorkholderDorothy Borkholder
Dorothy Borkholder age 90 of Nappanee, died at 10:07 p.m. on Wednesday night, June 24, of natural causes at her home. Dorothy was born on Dec. 20, 1935 in Elkhart, to Daniel D. and Sylvia (Schmucker) Bender. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. On Nov. 26, 1953 Dorothy married Owen D. Borkholder. He...
Ruth GoodRuth Good
1943 - 2026
Ruth Good, of Dalton, Ohio passed peacefully away in her sleep on June 19. She was born in Elkhart County, Indiana on Oct. 29, 1943 to the late Irvin and Bertha (Martin) Martin. On June 26, 1965, she married Milton R. Good, son of the late Elmer and Esther (Good) Good. They shared over 58 years together before his...
Scott HarrodScott R. Harrod
1962 - 2026
Scott R. Harrod, 64, died on Monday, June 22, at Goshen Hospital. He was born on June 12, 1962 in Muncie to Robert and Karen (McCartney) Harrod. They preceded him in death. On June 13, 1998, he married Sheri Dills in Goshen. He is survived by his wife; and two children, Jessica (Quinton) Stowell, Goshen and Matthew...
Lori WilsonLori Lynn Wilson
1966 - 2026
Lori Lynn Wilson, 59, of Goshen, Indiana, passed away from kidney failure on Friday, June 19, at home. Born on Aug. 15, 1966, in Logansport, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Gordon Perry and Lynn Ann (Adair) Wilson. Lori graduated from Logansport High School in 1984 and from Ball State University in 1988....
David GaskillDavid E. Gaskill
David E. Gaskill, 63, of Goshen, passed away with family by his bedside on Friday June 19, after his brief stay at Warsaw Meadows Care Center in Warsaw. Lifetime Goshen resident, David was born on Sept. 18, 1962 to Leonard Gaskill and Patricia (Mock) Hover. He graduated from Goshen High School. He enjoyed working...
Katie BontragerKatie W. Bontrager
1950 - 2026
Katie W. Bontrager, 76, of Middlebury (district: 67), died at 2:25 a.m., on Monday, June 22, at her residence. She was born on May 21, 1950, in Goshen, to William and Mary (Weaver) Schrock. On Oct. 7, 1971, in Middlebury, she married Orva Bontrager. He survives. Survivors in addition to her husband are six sons,...
