SYRACUSE — Helen A. Peterson, 85, Syracuse, formerly of Goshen, died at 7:42 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, at Goshen Hospital. She was born April 15, 1934, in New Paris, to Charles H. & Marie B. (James) Kiefer. On Jan. 28, 1955, in Elkhart, she married James L. Peterson. He died Oct. 13, 1998. Surviving …read more.

Russell Lee Shapland, 56, Elkhart, died at 4:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, at Goshen Hospital. He was born June 12, 1961, in Goshen, to James E. & Edythe L. (Greenewalt) Shapland. He married Shirley Jean (Roth) Shapland on May 12, 1979. Russell worked as a truck driver. Surviving are his wife, Shirley, Elkhart; children, Teresa Shapland, …read more.

Elma Dean “Deanie” Myers, 94, New Paris, died at 12:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 at Goshen Hospital. She was born Aug. 21, 1923 in Springfield, Ill. to Harry E. and H. Bernice (Snelson) Paxton. On July 3, 1945, she married George W. Myers and he died April 16, 1995. Elma worked at Penn Controls, …read more.

Lena Jane (Allen) Lowe, 88, Syracuse, died at 12:23 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, at Goshen Health Hospital. She was born May 13, 1928, in Kanawha County, West Virginia, to Walter Lee and Cora (Huffman) Allen. She married James K. Lowe on Sept. 23, 1972, and he died Aug. 14, 2016. Surviving are sons: Everett …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.

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.

Robert J. Stiver, 96, Goshen, died 11:20 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen. He was born on May 29, 1920 in New Paris to Irvin and Ina (O’Neal) Stiver. He married Margie Marie (Manges) Stiver on June 19, 1942. Surviving are his wife: Margie, Goshen; son: Craig (Phyl) Stiver, Goshen; brother: Don Stiver, …read more.

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

Robert Lee Gray, 76, Elkhart, died 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at his residence. He was born Sept. 2, 1939, in Marfork, W.Va., to Lovell and Elizabeth (Maynard) Gray. He married Frances A. (Fusaro) Gray on Sept. 14, 1960. Surviving are his wife: Frances, Elkhart; three children: Rocky Gray, Elkhart; Tina (Mike) Seniff, Elkhart; …read more.

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.

Charles Edward Treat, 75, Goshen, died 12:42 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. He was born Sept. 7, 1940, in Goshen to Harold R. and Hazel M. (McDonald) Treat, Sr. He married Margaret A. (Brown) Treat on April 20, 1962. Surviving are his wife: Margaret Treat, Goshen; children: Jeff …read more.

Caroline Sue LeCount, 66, Gravelton, died 2:20 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2016, at Millers Merry Manor, Wakarusa. She was born August 14, 1949, in Goshen to James and Edythe (Greenawalt) Shapland. She married Gerald “Jerry” LeCount on January 30, 1970, in Millersburg and he died on July 23, 2000. Surviving is her daughter: Gale LeCount, …read more.

Harriet R. Neff, 96, Goshen, died 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing. She was born April 24, 1920, in Lafayette, to Russell and Delphi (Tary) Holliday. She married William H. Neff on Aug. 31, 1940, and he died Feb. 1, 2013. Surviving are a son: Bill (June) Neff, New …read more.

Fredric ‘Fred’ Lamar Schrock, 70, Mishawaka, died at 6:10 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2016, at the home of his brother and sister-in-law, Bryce and Jane Schrock, after an 18-month battle with cancer. He was born Nov. 10, 1945, in Goshen to LaMar and Lucille (Weaver) Schrock. On Aug. 1, 1969, he married the late, Ann …read more.

Nedra J. Holdeman, 74, Warsaw, formerly of Bristol, died 5:13 p.m. Monday, April 25, 2016, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center. She was born Sept. 15, 1941 in St. Joseph County, to Clayton J. and Florence M. (Klein) Holdeman. Surviving are her two sisters: Stella (Leonard L.) Paff, Elkhart; Violet Yaw, Goshen; one brother: David (Sandra) …read more.

Margaret E. Tarman, 83, Goshen, died 3:54 a.m. Sunday, March 27, 2016, at Greencroft Healthcare. She was born Dec. 24, 1932, in Topeka to LeRoy and Mary (Sherck) Mishler. Surviving are daughters: Dawn (John) Wyson, New Paris; Tami (Robert) Shriner, New Paris; Nanette (Mark) Stoops, Fremont; siblings: Carolyn (Del) Freeman, Rancho Mirage, Calif.; Phyllis (Ted) …read more.

Barbara Ellen (Clayton) Newberry, 84, Union, Mich., died 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at Elkhart Hospice House. She was born Feb. 2, 1932, in New Paris to Isaac Mervin and Ruth May (Mishler) Clayton. Surviving are daughters: Leanne Jeannot, Mattawan, Mich.; Dee Ann Foy, Elkhart; Lori (Lonnie) Shafer, White Pigeon, Mich.; Cindy (Greg) Nichols, …read more.

Isabella Jo Keck was stillborn Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. Her parents, Josh and Andrea (Pierce) Keck, New Paris, survive. Also surviving are siblings: Madison and Jackson; maternal grandparents: Mike and Anne Pierce, Goshen; paternal grandmother, Susan Calhoun, Elkhart; and paternal grandfather, Tony (Chris) Keck, Goshen. Private graveside services will be …read more.

Isabella Jo Keck was stillborn Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. Her parents: Josh and Andrea (Pierce) Keck, New Paris, survive. Also surviving are siblings: Madison and Jackson; maternal grandparents: Mike and Anne Pierce, Goshen; paternal grandmother: Susan Calhoun, Elkhart; paternal grandfather: Tony (Chris) Keck, Goshen. Private graveside services will be at …read more.

Dorothy (Everest) Simpson, 98, Goshen, formerly of Elkhart, died 2:36 p.m. Friday, March 11, 2016, at her residence. She was born Feb. 5, 1918, in Cass County, Mich., to Ralph and Gladys (Stark) Everest. She married Alan Simpson on Sept. 1, 1939 and he died Oct. 25, 1998. Surviving are daughters: Wanda Jean (Richard) Hirschler, …read more.

Linda Lou (Brookins) Hire, 72, New Paris, died 10 a.m. Thursday, March 3, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born April 29, 1943, in Goshen to Joe L. and Marie M. (Miller) Brookins. She married Thomas W. Hire on June 23, 1963. Surviving are her husband: Thomas, New Paris; daughters: Annette (Charles) Hochstetler, …read more.

Beatrice E. “Bea” Martin, 80, Goshen, died at 11:10 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born Jan. 21, 1936, in Marshall County to Jesse S. & Rubedean (Weldy) Hochstetler. She married Richard L. Martin on Sept. 1, 1956, in Nappanee. Surviving are her husband: Richard; daughters: Anita …read more.

Kathryn R. Cripe, 89, Goshen, died 2:31 p.m. Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, at her residence. She was born Jan. 15, 1927, in Nappanee to Milo and Elsie (Masters) Stouder. She married Lawrence “Larry” Cripe on Jan. 28, 1946 in Goshen and he died Sept. 7, 2002. Surviving are a daughter: Nancy L. Buckmaster; and a …read more.

Ruth Miller, 89, Goshen, formerly of Wakarusa, died at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, at Elkhart Hospice House. She was born Feb. 28, 1926, in Wakarusa, to Oliver and Anna (Weldy) Loucks. She married Harold Miller on Nov. 20, 1949. He died Nov. 30, 2004. Surviving are sons: Gary (Dina) Miller, Elkhart; James (Melinda) …read more.

Bernita E. Bigler, 94, Goshen, died 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, at her residence. She was born Sept. 20, 1921 in Alton, Kan. to Roland and Zanna (Garinger) Gregory. She married Lavoid F. Bigler on Sept. 12, 1947 in Fort Wayne and he died March 27, 2005. Bernita was a nurse and worked at …read more.

ELKHART — Doris A. Nusbaum, 91, Elkhart, died 4:20 a.m. Friday, Jan. 1, at Hubbard Hill. She was born April 2, 1924 in Elkhart, to Lloyd F. and Wilma (Tavernier) Barwick. She married Clarence O. Nusbaum on May 15, 1942. Doris was retired from Concord Community Schools where she was a Matron. She was a …read more.

Robert Earl Van Klaveren, 85, Goshen, died 1:36 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015, at his home. He was born Nov. 14, 1930 in Freemont, Iowa to John & Blanche (McDonald) Van Klaveren.

Janet Mae (Elam) Moore, 76, Goshen, died 8:10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, at her residence. She was born May 8, 1939 in Vandalia, Ill. to Dennis & Mildred (Arndt) Elam. She married Edwin C. Moore on March 22, 1969. Janet had a B.S. in nursing from Greenville College and one year at Prairie Bible …read more.

Betty L. Weaver, 87, Goshen, died 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, at her residence on her mother’s birthday. She had been in failing health for the past year and a half. She was born Nov. 7, 1927 in Nappanee to Charles and Hattie (Stull) Myers. She married Donald Leroy Weaver on June 15, 1946, …read more.

Eleanor E. Eisenhour, 96, Goshen, died 7:10 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen. She was born June 15, 1919, in Goshen to Chauncey L. Hepler and Myrtle A. Gellette. She married Daris Voorhees in Aug. 1938, and he died May 1949. She then married Glenn C. Eisenhour in June 1954 and he …read more.

Jeanne K. Mishler, 71, New Paris, died 4:56 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, at the home of her daughter, Cowizetta, surrounded by family. She was born March 19, 1944 in Goshen to Fredrick A. and Iva (Greenawalt) Ritter. She married David M. Mishler on May 26, 1961, in New Paris and he died Nov. 28, …read more.

Amanda L. Arnold, 71, Goshen, died 6:13 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born Aug. 19, 1944, in Goshen to Noah C. and Lovina J. (Miller) Hochstetler. She married James H. Arnold on May 13, 1967, and he died Sept. 9, 2008. Surviving are sons: Richard Cripe, Goshen; Jeffery …read more.

Dallas “Dal” E. Ganger, 91, Goshen, formerly of Elkhart, went home to be with Jesus, 3:50 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, surrounded by his family at Courtyard Healthcare of Goshen. He was born June 28, 1924, in Goshen to Homer A. and Rosa L. (Graybill) Ganger. He married Barbara E. (Myers) Ganger on April 7, …read more.

Rickey Ren Fennell, 61, Bremen, who grew up in Brighton, died at 6:58 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. He was born Oct. 17, 1953 in Sturgis, Mich. to Richard A. and Dorothy E. (von Olnhousen) Fennell. He married Kathy (Geiger) Fennell. Surviving are his wife: Kathy, Bremen; children: Sarah (Andy) Wesselhoft, …read more.

Veta L. Blosser, 84, Nappanee, died 4:37 a.m. Monday, June 29, 2015, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born Feb. 25, 1931, in Elkhart to Ralph and Sarah (Derr) Pletcher. She married Marian L. Blosser, on Sept. 12, 1959 in Wakarusa and he died May 23, 2004. Surviving are daughters: Alisa (Loren) Begly, Reynolds Station, …read more.

Tony “Scott” Swinehart, 45, New Paris, died 7:03 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2015. He was born April 16, 1970, in Goshen, to Tony L. and Connie (Wagner) Swinehart. He married Kelly (Neff) Swinehart on Oct. 29, 1988. Surviving are his wife: Kelly, New Paris; children: T.J. Swinehart; Zackart (Caitlin) Swinehart; and Samantha Swinehart, all of …read more.

Elsie Fay Flora, 96, Nappanee, died at 3 a.m. Thursday, March 19, 2015 at her residence. She was born April 17, 1918 in North Manchester to Harvey M. & Mary Alice (Cook) Miller. She married Charley Delbert Flora on May 31, 1947 and he died Dec. 7, 1981. Surviving are a daughter, Mary Ellen (Levon) Brubacher, Nappanee; Sons: Wayne …read more.

The 27th Child of Harper Burney and Mollie Garris, Harper Burney Garris Jr., went to be with the Lord from his home in New Paris at 10:15 a.m. March 10, 2015 at the age of 75 years old. Harper was born in Shelby, North Carolina on April 19, 1939. He grew up in Lincolnton and Shelby, N.C. until the age of 15 when he …read more.

Rose Ruth Rapp, 94, of Mulberry, formerly of Syracuse (Lake Papakeechie), passed away 2:14 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3, 2014, at St. Elizabeth East Hospital, Lafayette. She was born Feb. 7, 1920, in New Paris to Andrew and Louise (Steiglitz) Rapp. Rose worked approximately 40 years as a spot welder for Anderson-Bolling Manufacturing and its predecessor …read more.

Mary A. Stump, 78, New Paris, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014, as a result of a traffic accident. She was born Oct. 22, 1935, in Milford, to Arthur and Charlotte (Umbaugh) Wise. She married Louis E. Stump on Aug. 22, 1954, in Nappanee. Mary was a teacher’s aide and school secretary, retiring in …read more.

Betty Jean (Deahl) McKeever, 95, Goshen, Ind., formerly of Syracuse, Ind., passed away at 6:42 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born July 27, 1919, in Goshen, to William Wheeler and Clara (Mease) Kercher.  She married Robert B. Deahl on Dec. 30, 1953, and he died April 20, 1995. …read more.