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Levi Yoder

1948 - 2025

Levi A. Yoder, 76, of Kimmell, died at 8:22 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1 at his residence.
He was born on Oct. 18, 1948, in LaGrange, to Alvin and Mary Ann (Miller) Yoder.
On Oct. 18, 1973, he married Pauline Troyer. She died Aug. 15, 2015.
On March 14, 2017, he married Esther Lehman. She survives.
Survivors in...

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Wilma Mast

1930 - 2025

Wilma Mast, 95, died on Monday, Mar. 31, at Goshen Hospital.
She was born on Feb. 28, 1930, in Middlebury, to Christ J. and Abbigail (Lehman) Miller.
Wilma married James Mast on Jan. 29, 1951, in Nappanee. He preceded her in death on Oct. 3, 2005.
Surviving are daughters, Carolyn (Curtis) Carcione, Wolcottville,...

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Florence Hochstedler

1930 - 2025

Florence I. Hochstedler, 94, passed away, Monday, March 31, at Greencroft Healthcare.
She was born June 29, 1930 in Middlebury to Noah and Matilda (Yoder) Brandenberger.
On Oct.10, 1948, she married Walter Hochstedler in Goshen at Clinton Frame Church. He died October 24, 2018.
Survivors include a son, Lance...

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Ronald Kramer

1943 - 2025

Ronald V. Kramer, 81, died Sunday, March 30, at his home.
He was born Oct. 6, 1943 in Syracuse to Ronald V. and Virginia "Ginnie" (McFarren) Kramer. They preceded him in death.
He married Carol Ligget on Aug. 17, 1968 in Valparaiso.
She survives along with a daughter, Kelly (Michael) McDonough, Muncie; son, Robert...

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Jerleth Gonsalves

1931 - 2025

Jerleth Gonsalves, 93, of Elkhart, died Friday, March 28, at Hubbard Hill following a brief illness.
She was born the second child of seven on Nov. 6, 1931 in Dhaka, Bangladesh to Peter D'Costa and Anastasia Rozario.
She is survived by six children, Julius (Madhurima) Gonsalves, Jersey City, New Jersey, Juliet...

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Lonnie Yoder

1941 - 2025

Lonnie E. Yoder, 84, of Shipshewana, (district: 52), died at 5:54 p.m. on Sunday, March 30, at the scene of a buggy accident near Middlebury.
He was born on Feb. 12, 1941, in Bremen, to Eli J. and Malinda (Hochstetler) Yoder.
On Dec. 25, 1962, in Middlebury, he married Elizabeth Mae Riegsecker. She...

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Edna Hochstetler

1947 - 2025

Edna Hochstetler, 77, Goshen, went to be with her Lord at 6:55 a.m. Sunday, March 30, at Greencroft Healthcare.
She was born May 13, 1947, in Goshen, to Jacob and Alice (Miller) Hochstetler.
Surviving are her three sisters, Betty Schrock, Goshen, Julia (Jerome) Mast, Missouri, and Marietta (Linn) Otto, North Adams,...

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Irene Schrock

1922 - 2025

Irene Schrock peacefully passed away on March 30, at the age of 103 in LaGrange.
Irene was born to Ross and Olive (Hollopeter) Tustison on Feb. 24, 1922, in DeKalb County, and spent most of her life in LaGrange County.
Irene was the loving matriarch of a large and close-knit family.
She delighted in the company and...

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Sally Housour

1938 - 2025

Sally A. Housour, age 86 of Wakarusa, passed away at 7:35 p.m., Thursday, March 27, at The Waters in Wakarusa. She had been in ill health for several years.
Sally was born June 9, 1938 in Elkhart to Lee and Pauline (Metzler) Thompson.
Sally was a lifetime resident of Wakarusa.
She graduated from Wakarusa High...

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Stephen Stose

1946 - 2025

Steve Stose, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, veteran, and entrepreneur, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025, at the age of 78 in Melbourne, Florida. Born on November 4, 1946, in Goshen, Indiana, to William and Carol Stose, Steve lived a vibrant and inspiring life defined by dedication, service, and an...

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Jane Lehman

1932 - 2025

Jane Marie Lehman, age 92, formerly of Castorland, New York, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Greencroft Healthcare in Goshen, IN.
Born on November 10, 1932, Jane dedicated many years to her profession as an elementary education teacher specializing in educating kindergarten children. Jane adored her...

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Cleason Martin

2004 - 2025

Cleason R. Martin, 20 years old from Goshen, IN, died Friday afternoon, March 28, 2025 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, IN from injuries suffered in an accident. Cleason was born on April 17, 2004 in Goshen, IN to Glenn M. and Rhoda K. (Ramer) Martin. Cleason was a member of the Yellow Creek Old Order Mennonite...

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Vernon Schmucker

1934 - 2025

Vernon Ray Schmucker, 91, of Goshen, (district: 72), died at 7:30 am, on Saturday, March 29 at his residence. He was born on March 18, 1934, in Goshen, to Levi D. and Susie (Hershberger) Schmucker. On May 12, 1955, in Goshen, he married Edna Ellen Slabach, she died April 13, 2024. Surviving are three sons, Marion...

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Steven Jones

1952 - 2025

Steven L. Jones, 72, of Topeka, (district: 18-1), died unexpectedly at 11:22 am on Saturday, March 29. He was born on July 23, 1952, in Waterloo, IA, to William and Augusta (Baughn) Jones. On June 6, 1981, in Bremen, he married Elaine S. Burkholder, she survives. Survivors in addition to his wife are three sons,...

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Herschel Wells

1935 - 2025

Herschel V. Wells, 89, passed away after a brief illness Wednesday, March 26, at Goshen Hospital.
He was born Nov. 20, 1935 in Henryville, to Eugene V. and Gertrude (Taylor) Wells.
On May 10, 1957, he married N. Charlotte Woods. She preceded him in death Oct. 14, 2024.
Surviving are two daughters, Pam (Rodger)...

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Lloyd Chupp

1945 - 2025

Lloyd R. Chupp, 79, of Ligonier (district: 28-1), passed away unexpectedly at 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25, at his residence.
He was born on June 3, 1945, in Kosciusko County, to Rudy and Fannie (Miller) Chupp.
On Sept.16, 1971, in LaGrange County, he married Edith Eash. She survives. They lived in Holy...

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James Bechler

1949 - 2025

James J. Bechler, 75, of Goshen, died peacefully at his daughter's home in Middlebury, March 19.
He was born July 17, 1949, in Pigeon, Michigan to Harold E. and Laura Ann (Wachner) Bechler. Both proceeded him in death.
He married Janet (Werner) Bechler on July 3, 1997. She preceded him in death.
Also proceeding...

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Stephen Beron

1954 - 2025

Stephen ("Steve") L. Beron, 70, of Bremen, went to be with the Lord on March 23. He bore the progression of ALS with courage, looking forward to the day he would see his wife, parents, and many friends who awaited his entrance into glory.
He was born on Aug. 28, 1954, in Bremen, to Willard and Mary (Cripe) Beron....

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Harvey Glick

1927 - 2025

Harvey Glick, age 97, of LaGrange, passed away Friday, March 21, at home.
Mr. Glick was born at home on July 27, 1927, in Eden Township, LaGrange County, to the late Noah N. Glick and Mary Nan (Christner) Glick.
He honorably served his country from 1950 - 1952 in the United States Army during the Korean War. ...

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Susie Hochstetler

1941 - 2025

Susie J. Hochstetler, 84, of Rome City (district: 22-3), died at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, March 24, at her residence.
She was born on Jan. 31, 1941, in Middlebury, to Jerry and Emma (Eash) Hostetler.
On Dec. 1, 1966, in Nappanee, she married Wilbur M. Hochstetler. He survives.
Survivors in addition to her husband are...

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Trudy Cox

1944 - 2025

Trudy A. Cox, 81, of Millersburg, IN died at her home on March 19, 2025. Mrs. Cox was born on February 12, 1944, in Carmel, IN to William and Joan C. (Clevenger) Elkins. Trudy worked for many years in sales and shipping and receiving for Stout Co. in Bristol, IN. She loved crafts and scrapbooking, baking cookies and...

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Gary Martin

1954 - 2025

Gary Edward Martin, age 71, of Goshen, Indiana, died suddenly at home of natural causes on March 21, 2025.
Gary was the much-loved husband of Patricia (Mierau) Martin, father of Rochelle Martin (Matt Graham), Joel Martin (Marita), Carrie Martin, and Jared Martin, and grandfather to Morghen, Jan, Gwynn, Taylor,...

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Susan Meek

1941 - 2025

Susan L. Meek, 83, died Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Goshen Hospital.
She was born May 22, 1941 in Chicago to Franklin and Dorothy (Rae) Herdrich.
She is survived by special friend, Milt Karesh; children, Lisa Meade, Goshen, Ellen Bruner, Syracuse, Angela (Kent) Nine, Syracuse, Michael Meek, Indianapolis, and...

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George Kauchak

1937 - 2025

George A. Kauchak, 88, passed away peacefully Monday, March 17, 2025, at Waterford Crossing Heath Campus.
He was born February 20, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois to Frank A. and Lillian E. (Werner) Kauchak and Married Sharon M. Antilla on September 10, 1960 in Whiting, Indiana.
George is survived and missed by his...

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Noble Searer

1933 - 2024

Noble Searer Jr, 91, Sebring, FL, formerly of Goshen and Wakarusa, passed into Heaven surrounded by his family on Nov. 5.
He was born on June 27, 1933 in South Bend, IN to Noble L. and Una M.(Bowers) Searer.
Noble met Martha Schorr while serving in the US Army, stationed in Kaiserslautern, Germany.
They were wed in...

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