Edwin J. Yoder, 88, Nappanee, died at 6:48 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, at the home of his daughter, Edward and Nancy Miller of Nappanee, due to natural causes.   He was born July 17, 1928 to Jonas and Nancy (Slabaugh) Yoder. Mr. Yoder was a member of the Old Order Amish Church and a retired …read more.

Jennifer Lorane Yoder, 52, Nappanee, passed away at 3:38 a.m. Feb. 25, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, due to a blood clot in her brain. She attended Woodlawn Mennonite Church, Goshen. Aside from her love for her family and friends, Mama’s greatest love was her home country of Belize. She was born and …read more.

Kitty R. Fink, 82, Nappanee, died Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at her residence, unexpectedly of natural causes.  She was born June 11, 1934 in Goshen to Clare and Iris (Hershberger) Dills. She lived her lifetime in this area. On July 19, 1952 she married Milton Fink.  He preceded her in death Nov. 1, 1988.  She had worked …read more.

Judith L. Thomas, 67, Nappanee, died at 10:46 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017 at her residence.  She was born to Freeman and Opal (Christianson) Jacobson in Albert Lea, Minn. Mrs. Thomas was a high school graduate. She got a Degree in Education at University of Minnesota @ Morris, Minnesota. She then went to study Interior Design in …read more.

George F. Sheets, 82, of Nappanee, died at 3:40 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017 at Good Shepherd Hospice, Sebring, Fla., after an illness of three weeks.  He was born Nov. 4, 1934 in Nappanee to Charles L. and Eileen (Harman) Sheets. George was a 1952 graduate of Nappanee High School. On Dec. 28, 1952 he married Patricia Richmond …read more.

Richard L. Hershberger, Syracuse, 68, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, unexpectedly of natural causes at Goshen Hospital.  He was born Feb. 29, 1948 to Victor and Frieda (Robison) Hershberger in Nappanee.  Richard was a lifetime area resident.  He worked at Holiday Rambler for 24 years, and 10 years at Colbin Tools.  Richard raced at New …read more.

Michael Eugene Whitmer, 56, Plainfield, formerly of Nappanee, died at 8:36 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017 after a seven year illness, at Hospice House in Elkhart where he had been admitted Saturday.  He was born Dec. 30, 1960 in Elkhart to Robert and Betty (Miller) Whitmer. Michael was a 1979 graduate of NorthWood High School. He …read more.

Terrance L. “Terry” McDonald, 72, New Paris, passed away at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 at his home. He was born on Feb. 15, 1944 in Kalamazoo, Mich. to Francis L. and Olive E. (Hunninghake) McDonald. He was a lifetime Syracuse and New Paris area resident and graduated in 1962 from Syracuse High School. …read more.

Justin Lewis “Dean” Dean, 21, Elkhart, died at 12:18 pm, Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 in South Bend Memorial Hospital, from injuries received in a tragic car accident Thursday evening.  He was born Feb. 23, 1995 in St. Joseph County to Frank and Donna (Logan) Dean. Justin lived his lifetime in Nappanee and Elkhart. He attended North …read more.

Donald E. “Don” Fackler, 82, Syracuse, passed away at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. He was born on July 18, 1934 in Goshen to Forrest W. and Blanche I. (Culler) Fackler. He graduated in 1954 from New Paris High School, a United States Army veteran, and was a …read more.

Ann M. Earl, 59, Nappanee, died unexpectedly from natural causes at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 at her residence.  She was born Feb. 14, 1957 in Batavia, N.Y. to Charles and Ellamae (Hyland) Blatt.  On Feb. 22, 1975, she married Bruce Earl in New York. Ann M. Earl was a graduate of Attica Central High …read more.

Judith “Judy” Rose, 68, Nappanee, died unexpectedly  at 9:58 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017 at her residence.   She was born Aug. 15, 1948 in Joliet, IL to William and Loretta (Johnson) Castello. On Sept. 1, 1989, she married Charles “Charlie” Rose in Argos. Mrs. Rose spent her childhood in Shorewood, IL and moved to …read more.

Vern E. Hershberger, 78, Nappanee, passed away peacefully at his home at 9:45 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017 after a long illness.  He was born June 19, 1938 in Goshen to Ezra and Katie (Yoder) Hershberger. Vern lived his lifetime in Elkhart County.  On Sept. 3, 1959, he married Rachel Miller. Mr. Hershberger had worked at Fairmont …read more.

Bethel S. Reaker, 68, Nappanee, passed away at home unexpectedly of natural causes at 5:35 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017. Bethel was born March 8, 1948 to Leonard and Jessie (Small) Stouder in Elkhart.  She was a graduate of Nappanee High School.  On Aug. 6, 1966 she married Roger Reaker in Bremen.  She was a …read more.

Dr. Robert M. Abel, age 92, of Wakarusa, died at 2:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born Nov. 10, 1924 to Ralph M. and Edna (Pletcher) Abel in Wakarusa and grew up on a farm near Wakarusa. On Aug. 13, 1948 he married Betty Ann Hattery in Martinsville.  She …read more.

Beverly Jean Williams, age 79, of Nappanee, died at 1:45 a.m., Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at her residence, after a 4 month illness. She was born July 14, 1937 in Kosciusko County to Dale and Louis (Laudeman) George.  She had lived in this area all of her life. Beverly was a 1955 graduate of Nappanee …read more.

Virginia Ellen (Lemler) Waters, 80, Nappanee, died at 6:50 a.m., Tuesday, January 3, 2017, exactly 17 years after her mother.  Virginia was born March 7, 1936 in Elkhart County.  She married the love of her life, Robert Allen Waters on June 13, 1953 in Plymouth. He preceded her in death April 18, 2012. Their union was blessed …read more.

Frank Junior Hoffer, 89, died at 2:45 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa, after a short illness. Frank was born Nov. 5, 1927 at home in Nappanee, to Willard and Lucy (Tea) Hoffer. Frank graduated from Nappanee High School. He served as an U.S. Navy Veteran from 1945-1947, he then attended …read more.

Carol Adams, age 83, of Nappanee, died at 3 a.m., Friday, Dec. 30, 2016 at Elkhart Hospice House, where she was admitted on Thursday following a long illness. Carol was born Dec. 18, 1933 in Tippecanoe, to Wren and Evelyn (Doubt) Crane. Carol graduated from Bourbon High School.  She married Lotus “Lody” Adams in June 1950. Carol grew …read more.

Frank Hartman, 80, Nappanee, died at 11:50 a.m., Monday, Dec. 26, 2016 at his residence after a short illness with pancreatic cancer.   Frank was born Dec. 11, 1936 in Nappanee to Ralph and Martha (Housour) Hartman. He graduated from Nappanee High School. On Dec. 21, 1957, he married Rosemary Baird. She preceded him in death on …read more.

Rose Mast, 81, Nappanee, died at 10:45 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa.  Rose was born March 24, 1935 in Niles, Mich. to Charles and Lucy (Kirk) Richardson. Rose graduated from Niles High School. On Feb. 19, 1956 she married Winifred Mast in Niles, Mich. He preceded her in death Dec. 14, …read more.

James M. Toman, 90, Nappanee, formerly of Naperville, died at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016 at his residence.  He had been in ill health for one month. James was born Feb. 3, 1926 in Chicago, Ill. to James and Anna (Zabran) Toman.    James was a graduate of Morton East High School in Berwyn, Ill. He was a …read more.

Mary Evelyn Hochstetler, 85, Nappanee, passed away peacefully at 2:03 a.m., Monday, December 19, 2016 at her home.  She was born Aug. 2, 1931 in Nappanee to Simon J. and Susie (Hochstetler) Slabaugh.  Mary lived her lifetime in this area.  On February 20, 1955 she married Eli J. Hochstetler in Nappanee.  He preceded her in …read more.

Harriet Jean Lightfoot died Dec. 17, 2016, after a lingering illness.  Harriet was born June 8, 1930 in Gary to Henry and Hazel Johnson.  On Feb. 10, 1950, she married Earl Lightfoot. Harriet was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters: Eileen, Marion, and Virginia.  She is survived by her husband, Earl; three children: Linda (Hubert) King, …read more.

Bernice E. Hollar, 95, Nappanee, died at 8:45 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse, where she had been a resident since January 2016.                 She was born June 28, 1921 in Elkhart County to Nelson VanBuren and Rosa Alta (Cripe) Fink. Bernice lived her lifetime …read more.

Dale R. Stump, 91, Milford, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Milford. Dale was born Oct. 27, 1925 to Clayton and Hazel (Defreese) Stump in Nappanee. He graduated from Milford High School with the class of 1943 and went on to honorably serve his country in the US …read more.

Henry Hochstetler, 86, Nappanee, died at 5:25 a.m., Monday, Dec. 12, 2016 at Signature Healthcare, Bremen, where he had been a resident for three weeks.  He was born May 2, 1930 in Middlebury to Jerry and Emma (Eash) Hostetler. He grew up in the Middlebury area and has lived most of his life in the Nappanee …read more.

Francis “Fritz” Bollman, 85, Nappanee, died at 5:15 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016 at Lakeland Health Care Center, Milford, surrounded by his family.  He had resided at Lakeland for four years. He was born July 15, 1931 in Elkhart County to Charles L. and Amelia (Wengerd) Bollman. Francis Bollman attended Union Center School and lived his …read more.

Dean L. Troup, 90, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016 at Fairview Nursing Home in Centreville, Mich. He was born July 28, 1926 to Alton and Dessie (Klingaman) Troup in Nappanee. After graduating from high school, Dean joined the US Army and honorably served during WWII. He was stationed in Germany, where he met his wife, Ida Funk. They …read more.

Elizabeth E. “Betty” Cone, 96, Pierceton, passed away at 10 a.m. Dec. 5, 2016 in Miller’s Merry Manor at Oak Pointe, Columbia City. On March 22, 1920, she was born in Nappanee, to Frank and Veva (Goshorn) Hamsher.  She was united in marriage to Charles Cone on Dec. 30, 1943 in New Paris, who preceded …read more.

Kim Ann Truex, 58, Nappanee, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, at her residence of natural causes. She was born June 20, 1958 in Three Rivers, Mich. to Lee and Bonnie (Treisch) Webb. She moved to the Elkhart area in 1975. Kim married Don Truex June 19, 1976 in Elkhart at Grace Brethren Church. …read more.

Mary Ann Miller Hochstetler, 90, Nappanee, died at 1:05 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016, at her daughter’s residence.  She was born June 3, 1926 in Arthur, Ill. to Stephen and Emma (Gingerich) Miller. On Oct. 20, 1949, she married Jonas Hochstetler. He preceded her in death Jan. 12, 1997. Mrs. Miller lived her adult life in …read more.

Rosa M. Miller, 88, Nappanee, died unexpectedly of natural causes at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016 at Elkhart General Hospital, where she had been a patient since Monday. She was born Nov. 1, 1928 in Nappanee to Manas D. and Fannie C. (Hochstetler) Miller. Rosa lived her lifetime in this area. She attended Weldy School and …read more.

Marjorie Eleanor (Huffer, Peltier) Miller, 96, Nappanee, died at 11:20 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa after a brief illness.   She was born Aug. 8, 1920 in Kosciusko County to Charles W. and Dessie M. (Gall) Huffer. Mrs. Miller was a lifetime Etna Green and Nappanee area resident. She was …read more.

Alfred E. LaVine, 95, Nappanee, passed away at 12:56 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016 in his home. Al was born Oct. 16, 1921, the son of the late Chester and Pearl (Weikel) LaVine. On Feb. 14, 1943, he married Thelma Bliley. He is survived by his loving wife of 73 years, Thelma; three children: Diane …read more.

Maria J. Guevara, 70, New Paris, died Sunday evening, Nov. 13, 2016 at Goshen Hospital. She was born March 15, 1946 in McAllen, Texas to Manuel N. and Aurora (Juarez) Guevara. Survivors include two sisters, Angela Guevara, Elkhart; and Gracie (Adam) Mingucha, Goshen; and two brothers, Pedro Guevara, New Paris; and David Guevara, Indianapolis. Along …read more.

Harold Eugene “Jack” Silvers, 86, Nappanee, died at his grandson’s (Tony Silvers) residence surrounded by his family, at 3:15 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, after a brief illness.  He was born May 3, 1930 in Hicksville, Ohio to John and Alta Silvers. Jack Silvers moved to Nappanee at the age of 13. He was a United …read more.

Rita A. Miller, 61, Nappanee, died at 4:55 am, Friday, Nov. 4,  at Goshen Hospital  where she had been a patient since Monday after a short illness.  She was born Feb. 7, 1955 in Goshen to Marvin and Christine (Collinsworth) Miller. Rita had lived her lifetime in Nappanee. She was a 1973 graduate of NorthWood …read more.

Samuel A. Christner, 79, New Paris, died 9:35 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, at his residence. He was born Feb. 26, 1937 in LaGrange County to Amos and Elizabeth (Bontrager) Christner. He married Ruby (Miller) Christner on May 23, 1959. Samuel is survived by his wife; three children, Glen (Pauline) Christner, Chouteau, OK, Debra Jean Christner, …read more.

Dorothy L. Smith, 95, New Paris, passed away peacefully Monday, Oct. 31, 2016 at her residence.  Dorothy was born April 28, 1921 in Lima, Ohio to Claude and Mary (Balsbaugh) Miller. Dorothy moved to New Paris in 1942. She married Kenneth B. Smith Oct. 17, 1942 in Mexico. He preceded her in death Jan. 8, 2010. …read more.

Briggs Matthew Burnett, infant son of Brent and Megan (Lengacher) Burnett was stillborn at 1:28 a.m., Monday, Oct. 31, 2016 at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis. Briggs was already so loved by his family: his parents, Brent and Megan; his grandparents Jack Jr. and Shelly Lengacher, Nappanee; and Mike and Dawn Burnett, Mason, Ohio; …read more.

James Robert “Jim” Buss, 86, passed away at 3:50 a.m., Saturday, October 29, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his family.  He had been in failing health since January, 2015.  Jim was born December 18, 1929 in Nappanee to George Sr. and Treva  (Shaum) Buss. Buss lived his lifetime in this area.  He was a …read more.

Dennis “Denny DZ” John Zent, 87, Nappanee, died at 6:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, at Goshen Hospital, after a long battle with cancer.  He was born May 16, 1929, in Calumet City, Ill., to Earl R. and Gertrude J. (Vogel) Zent. Dennis graduated from Lakeville High School. He married Ruth Thornburg on Oct. 30, 1949. In …read more.

Wilma Irene Hochstetler, 92, Nappanee, died at 12:00 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016, at Goshen Health Hospital. She was born Dec. 23, 1923, in Marshall County, to Andrew and Katie (Yoder) Slabaugh. Wilma was a homemaker and had worked at Evangel Press, Greencroft Healthcare in Goshen, and GCI Inc. in Nappanee.  She married Jesse E. …read more.

Robert Stutzman, 73, Goshen, formerly of Milford and Nappanee, died at 2:08 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016 at Goshen General Hospital, where he had been a patient since Sunday.  He was born April 14, 1943 in Gravelton to Alvin and Nettie (Deeter) Stutzman. He graduated from Bethany Christian High School. He lived his lifetime in this area. Robert …read more.

Don W. Housour Sr., 85, Nappanee, died at 4:44 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016 at Elkhart General Hospital. He had been in failing health for one and a half years.  Don was born June 2, 1931 in Wakarusa to Anson and Nellie (Loucks) Housour. He was a lifetime resident to the Nappane/Wakarusa area.  On April 15, 1953 …read more.

Rayden Lee Trusty, infant son of Heather Marlow and Michael Trusty, Goshen, died at 9:15 a.m., Thursday, Oct.  13, 2016 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne where he had been transferred after his birth at 1:47 a.m. at Goshen Hospital. Rayden is survived by his parents; sister, Raelynn Marlow;  brother, Ryder Oden both at home; grandfather, …read more.

Kelly R. Kuhn, 51, Nappanee, died at 10:20 am, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016 at her residence after a three year battle with ALS. She was born Feb. 10, 1965 in Bremen to George E. and Carol Diane (Deardorff) Stanifer. Kelly lived her lifetime in Nappanee. She was a 1983 graduate of NorthWood High School. Her …read more.

Makila Alexis Rose Fahlbeck, three months, Nappanee, died at 5:07 p.m. unexpectedly, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 at South Bend Memorial Hospital.  She was born June 25, 2016 in Elkhart to Nick Hunsberger II and Amanda Fahlbeck. Makila is survived by her parents; sister, Mariah Fahlbeck; brother, Nick “Charles” Hunsberger III; grandparents: Cheryl (Mike) Fahlbeck, Nappanee; …read more.

Carl “Kelly” Hunsberger Jr., 87, Wakarusa, went home to be with Jesus, at 4:42 a.m., Friday, Sept. 30, 2016 at his residence.  He was born Feb. 3, 1929 in Elkhart to Carl Sr. and Ruth (Mishler) Hunsberger. Carl Hunsberger was a 1947 graduate of Wakarusa High School and served in the Indiana National Guard. On April 25, …read more.

Mary Helmuth, 94, Goshen, passed away Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, at Courtyard Healthcare. She was born Nov. 2, 1921 in Nappanee to John M. and Anna (Miller) Miller. On Aug. 9, 1947 she married Joseph G. Helmuth in Goshen. He died August 23, 2001. Survivors include four daughters: Dee (John) Birkey, Carol (Martin) Honderich and …read more.

Kay A. (Noel) Ahrns, 68, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing, Goshen. She was born Oct. 9, 1947, in Leesburg to Lewis E. and Juanita P. (Brookins) Noel. On June 20, 1970, she married Robert B. Ahrns in North Webster; he preceded her in death on Jan. 11, …read more.

Roland E. Heckaman, 84, Nappanee, died at noon, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa.

William J. Coultas, 77, Nappanee, died Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016 at his residence, of natural causes.  William was born June 30, 1939 in Niles, Mich. to William and Alice Coultas. He married Cynthia Coultas, she preceded in death in 1989. William was a 1959 graduate of Berrien Springs High School. He was a truck driver. He was a member …read more.

Max D. Sheets, 87, Goshen, died Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 21, 2016, at Courtyard Healthcare, where he had recently been admitted.

Harold Leroy Berkey, 89, Goshen, went home to be with his Lord at 9:10 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016, at his residence.  He had been in ill health since August 2015. Harold was born Dec. 25, 1926 in Goshen to Roy B. and Ruth (Bowman) Berkey.  On Aug. 6, 1950, he married Marjorie Ellen Klotz …read more.

Eryl D. Burnworth, 92, Nappanee, died at 1:23 a.m., Monday, Sept. 19, 2016 at Greencroft Healthcare Center, Goshen, where she had resided since April.

Cindy L. Sneed, 66, Nappanee, died 3:28 a.m., Friday, Sept. 16, 2016, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka after a long illness.

Vera F. Hurst, 87, New Paris, died at 2:04 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016, at South Bend Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient since Monday. She had a long battle with heart problems. She was born April 18, 1929, near Wakarusa to Henry and Pearl (Loucks) Morningstar. On Aug. 28, 1948, she married Franklin …read more.

Verba D. Hochstetler, 81, Nappanee, died peacefully at 7:10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016, surrounded by her husband, children and grandchildren at her daughter’s residence.  She had been in ill health following a stroke one year ago.  She was born July 21, 1935 in Marshall County to Daniel J. and Emma D. (Yoder) Mullet.    On …read more.

Leslie K. “Kay” Neff, 75, New Paris, passed away Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at her home.

Donna F. Quinn, 81, of New Paris, passed away Friday, Sept. 9, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital after a short illness. She was born September 29, 1934 in South Bend to Walter Phillips and Ruby E. (Long) Rockhill. She is survived by three daughters, Christine (Carl) Kurtz, of New Paris, Kimberly (Gary) Stanley of Elkhart …read more.

Sierra Mae Walter, 22, New Paris, died Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, in Fort Wayne. She was born Aug. 10, 1994, to James and Kandy (Berkey) Walter. Surviving along with her parents are sister: Tanja (Adam) Bish, Ligonier; brother: Christopher (Caroline) Walter, New Paris; half brother: Travis (Stacey) Walter, New Paris; and half sister: Tina (Dave) …read more.

Donnabelle “Donsie”  J. (Hepler)  Monhaut, 83, Nappanee, died at 7:15 p.m. Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. She was born June 3, 1933, in Kosciusko County to Fred O. and Mary Louise Mays Hepler.  She attended Bechnell School in Scott Township and graduated from Nappanee High School in 1951.  After graduation she went …read more.

Katie A. Slabaugh, 94, Nappanee, died at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa.  She was born April 24, 1922, in Nappanee to Daniel I. and Barbara S. (Schmucker) Hochstetler. On Dec. 28, 1944, she married Daniel T. Slabaugh. He preceded in death Jan. 15, 2003. Mrs. Slabaugh lived her lifetime …read more.

Bonnie Jean Hepler, 89, Nappanee, died peacefully at 5:15 a.m. Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, at her residence. She had been in ill health following a stroke 13 years ago. She was born Aug. 17, 1927, in Nappanee on the family farm to George and Gladys (Kring) Grimm. She lived her lifetime in this area. She …read more.

Robert E. Whitmer, 84, Nappanee, died unexpectedly Saturday morning, Sept. 3, 2016, at his residence of natural causes. He was born June 30, 1932, in Syracuse to Pearl Whitmer. On Nov. 26, 1954, he married Betty Ann Miller.  Mr. Whitmer lived most of his life in Nappanee. He had worked at Coppes Kitchen, Nappanee, for …read more.

Harold Ray Martin, Wakarusa, died on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, at Beardsley House Assisted Living. He was 88. Harold was born on July 7, 1928, in Wakarusa, to Monroe and Annette (Shaum) Martin. Harold was a member of the Old German Baptist New Conference. In 1948, he married Verla Jean (Wenger) and together they had …read more.

Eunice “Babe” Marchand, 103, Goshen, formerly of New Paris, died 6:52 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016 at Courtyard Healthcare.

Patricia J. Borkholder, 82, New Paris, died 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, at her home.

Otto Beer Jr., 84, went to be with Jesus, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016 at his home after failing health over the past year.

Brenneman’s life and calling as a farmer was dedicated to raising dairy cattle and working the land alongside his wife, Alicia, on the farm they established in 1970, south of Elkhart, on County Road 7. His commitment to always learning and improving the farming operation along with his incredible work ethic, led to the growth …read more.

Rev. Charles Pletcher Jr., 94, Nappanee, passed on to his heavenly home at 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, at his residence. He lived his lifetime in this area. He was born March 7, 1922, to Charles D. and Emma (Herr) Pletcher in Nappanee. Rev. Charles graduated from Nappanee High School and attended Goshen Mennonite …read more.

James K. Lowe, 78, New Paris, died 5:10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse.

Darin Michael Curtis passed away early Thursday morning at IU Health Goshen Hospital after a short struggle with advanced lung cancer. He is survived by his two daughters: Susan, 12; and Payton, 4; his father: Fred (Eva) Curtis; siblings: Kellie (Brian) Malone; Bart (Sara) Curtis; Christopher (Esther) Curtis; girlfriend: Miriam Hochstetler; along with stepsister: Michelle …read more.

Edna L. Yoder, 62, Nappanee, died peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016. She had been ill with cancer for three years. Edna was born Oct. 5, 1953, in Elkhart to LeRoy E.G. and Katie N. (Hershberger) Miller. She lived her lifetime in Nappanee. On May 31, 1973, she married …read more.

Roberta V. Beard, 85, of New Paris, died Thursday morning, August 11, 2016 at the home of her son, following a yearlong battle with cancer. Visitation will begin Monday one hour prior to the 11 a.m. funeral service at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home. Burial will follow at New Paris Cemetery.

Mary L. Yoder, 86, Nappanee, died at 9:20 p.m. Aug. 10, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. She was born Dec. 26, 1929, to Levi D. and Emma C. Stutzman. On Dec. 7, 1948, she married Earl D. Yoder, who died Oct. 6, 1972. Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at the …read more.

Alvin J. Keim, 85, Goshen, passed away Monday night, Aug. 8, 2016, at Courtyard Healthcare surrounded by his children. He was born June 25, 1931, in Yoder, Kan.  On Sept. 4, 1952, he married Susanna W. Yoder. Survivors include four children: Suzan (Gregory) Oligee, New Paris; Polly (Brent) Byrnes, Dacula, Ga.; Earl (Kathy) Keim, Brookville; …read more.

Helen Louise “Weeze” Truex, 90, Nappanee, died at 1:15 a.m. Monday, Aug. 8, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa, where she had resided since May. She was born Nov. 12, 1925, in Kosciusko County to Dewey and Mildred (Hapner) Hoffer. On Aug. 5, 1965, she married Dale “Twink” Truex. He preceded in death April 30, 1976. Helen …read more.

Erik Dean “Doc” Mounsey Morris, 20, Bristol, died Thursday evening, Aug. 4, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, following a motorcycle accident near Shipshewana. He was born Aug. 13, 1995, in Goshen. He is survived by his mother: Lily (Jon) Barrick Gregorski, Bristol; his father: Ken (Lorelei) Mounsey Jr., Syracuse; fiance: Kayla Garber, Warsaw; …read more.

Shirley A. Fleming, 70, Plymouth, passed away at 6:22 a.m. Saturday, July 30, 2016, in her home with her family at her side. Shirley was born on April 12, 1946 in Plymouth to Charles and Marie (Beam) Wilhelm and was a lifelong resident. Shirley retired in 2012 from American Containers of Plymouth. Shirley will be fondly …read more.

Fern Yoder, 79, of Nappanee, died at 9:35 p.m. Friday, July 29, 2016, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born March 7, 1937, in Etna Green to Harvey and Rose (Slabaugh) Stutzman. She lived her lifetime in this area. On February 2, 1956, she married Herman R. Yoder. Mrs. Yoder was a …read more.

Eugene (Gene) A. Cobb, 85, passed away at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa late Thursday evening, July 28, 2016. He had been failing in health. Gene enjoyed the outdoors and family life. Some of his fondest recent memories was the nearly ten years that he and his wife, Pat, spent in Brownsville, Texas. He was born Aug. …read more.

Charles William Green Jr., 80, Nappanee, died unexpectedly at 8:46 a.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Room.

Opal M. Mishler, 96, Kokomo, formerly of Goshen and Nappanee, passed away Friday evening, July 22, 2016, at the home of her granddaughter. She was born Nov. 14, 1919, in Kosciusko County near Warsaw to Edward and Laura (Cripe) Hepler. Sept. 24, 1938, she married Russel D. Mishler in Nappanee. He died Jan. 18, 1999. …read more.

Eva Mae Noe, 83, Nappanee, died at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa, where she had resided since April. She was born May 21, 1933, in Terre Haute to Burton Eli and Mary (Cline) Krackenberger. Eva was a veteran of the Navy and served during the Korean War. She loved …read more.

Lowell K. Loucks, 96, Elkhart, died 3:27 p.m. Thursday, July 14, 2016, at his home.

Norma Jean Wood, 87, Elkhart, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 14, 2016.

Mary A. Erwin, 93, Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, July 13, at Hubbard Hill Estates, Elkhart.

Evelyn K. Murdock, 91, Goshen, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2016, at Courtyard Healthcare. She was born Jan. 8, 1925, in Goshen to Haskle and Eva (Cripe) Kline. On Dec. 7, 1945, she married Wilford A. Murdock in Goshen. He died Dec. 24, 2000. Survivors include two daughters: Linda (Gene) Catron; and Janet (Tom) Walters, …read more.

Harrison Ross Jones Brinkley, was born on Friday, July 8, 2016, at Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis.  He died six minutes after birth from having Hypoplastic left heart syndrome.

Jacqueline Rose “Jackie” Mann, 86, of Elkhart, passed away at 2:05 a.m. on Thursday, July 7, 2016, at Courtyard Healthcare Center in Goshen. She was born on June 9, 1930, in Pierceton, to Louie John and Kathryn Lucille (Gawthrop) Nebro. She graduated in 1948 from Syracuse High School and on May 26, 1966 in Goshen, …read more.

Delbert L. Slabaugh, 76, New Paris, died at 2:55 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 2016, at his sister’s residence where he has resided for four months. He had been in ill health for 1.5 years. He was born July 24, 1939, in Nappanee to Levi T. and Lydia Ann (Miller) Slabaugh. Mr. Slabaugh was a veteran …read more.

Kami J. Tyson, 34, Goshen, went to be with the Lord Monday morning, July 4, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born July 22, 1981, in Goshen to Richard and Janice (Schaap) Tyson. Survivors include her parents: Richard and Janice, Goshen; a sister: Sena (Lewis) Brown, New Paris; and a nephew: Tovi Brown. …read more.

Elbert “Bert” D. Ganshorn, age 99, Nappanee, passed away peacefully at 6:30 a.m. on Thursday June 23, 2016 at Greencroft, Goshen.

Jim Eric Myers, 71, St. George, Utah, formerly of Goshen, died 4:10 a.m. Friday, June 17, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He will be remembered for his love of God, family, friends and sports. He was born Dec. 6, 1944, in Goshen to Kenneth LeRoy and Carrie Belle (Bollinger) Myers. He married Patricia Anne …read more.

Bonnie S. Spicher, 58, Nappanee, died unexpectedly of natural causes at 7:38 p.m. Sunday, June 19, 2016, at her residence. She was born July 5, 1958, in South Bend to Hans and Judy (Haniney) Himmel. She was a Warsaw High School and Ivy Tech Graduate. Bonnie lived her life in this area. On Dec. 28, …read more.

Alan Jay Miller, 66, Nappanee, died at 4:40 a.m., Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa, where he had resided for three years.

Rodney Lee Rogers, 67, Phoenix, Ariz., entered into rest on June 8, 2016. Born in 1949 to Richard and Norma Rogers, he grew up as older brother to Kelly (Deloris) Rogers and Kim (Lonnie) Wingett in Goshen. Rod is a 1967 graduate of Wakarusa High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Vietnam …read more.