Ricky L. Ellis
Ricky Lee Ellis, 74, Nappanee, died at 8:20 p.m. Friday, July 5, 2024, at home. He was born Dec. 6, 1949, in Bremen. On June 15, 2024, he married Theresa Borkholder, who survives. He also is survived by his children, Amy Ellis, of Nappanee, Kayla Ellis, of Nappanee, … Read More
Ralph Berkey Sr.
Ralph Berkey Sr., 76, Goshen, died Saturday, June 29, 2024. He was born Feb. 14, 1948. He is survived by two children, Carrie Guantonio, Elkhart, and Ralph Berkey Jr., Elkhart; a granddaughter; a great-granddaughter; and five siblings, Belva Belcher and Ruby (Dewayne) Miller, both of Goshen, Deloris “Dede” … Read More
Margaret A. Treat
Margaret A. Treat, 80, Wakarusa, formerly of Goshen, died at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 2024, at The Waters of Wakarusa. She was born Oct. 15, 1943. On April 20, 1962, she married Charles Edward Treat, who died in 2016. She is survived by her children, Jeff Treat, … Read More
Mark DeWitt
Mark DeWitt, 60, New Paris, died unexpectedly Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born Dec. 21, 1963. His wife, Jill (Patty) DeWitt, whom he married Oct. 13, 1990, survives. He also is survived by his children, Alexandra (Tyler) Johnson, Milford, and Mitch DeWitt, Goshen; … Read More
Nancy Jean Hutchison
Nancy Jean Hutchison, 89, Goshen, died at 7:14 a.m. Friday, June 7, 2024, at Greencroft Healthcare. She was born Sept. 14, 1934, in Goshen. On Dec. 24, 1952, she married Harold Hutchison. Surviving are her husband: Harold, Goshen; three children: Debbie (Peter) Garber, Syracuse; Cathy (Greg) Yoder, New … Read More
Paul E. Wise
Paul Eugene Wise, 86, Milford, died at 3:35 a.m. Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Esther’s House, Center for Hospice Care. He was born Nov. 5, 1937. On July 20, 1958, he married Lois Woods, who survives. He also is survived by his children, David (Renee) Wise, Wakarusa, Jim … Read More
Chester A. ‘Chet’ Fingerle
Chester A. “Chet” Fingerle, 96, formerly of North Manchester, died at 5:55 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at the home of his daughter in New Paris. He was born Oct. 24, 1927. On Jan. 29, 1948, he married Helen Frantz, who preceded him in death in 2017. He … Read More
Barbara J. Johnson
Barbara Joan Johnson, 74, died Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at home. She was born Jan. 23, 1950. In 1973, she married Don Johnson, who survives. She also is survived by three daughters, Amy (Jack) Lantz, Goshen, Cathy (Paul) Penrose, New Paris, and Connie (Mike) Troup, Goshen; nine grandchildren; … Read More
Jason L. Rummel
Jason Lee Rummel, 58, died Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Goshen Hospital. He was born Aug. 13, 1965, in Goshen, to James and Pamela (Treesh) Rummel. Jason is survived by his parents; his fiancée, Peggy Borton, New Paris; two stepchildren, Naomi Timmons, Kendalville, and David Andrew Borton, Goshen; … Read More
James W. Miller
James W. “Jim” Miller, 83, Goshen, died at 2:21 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2024, at home. He was born Sept. 25, 1940. He is survived by his children, Jefferson W. (Sherry) Miller, New Paris, Scott A. (Lelah) Miller, Cromwell, Amber (Harley) Troyer, Danville, and Dawn (Silas) Grossman, Wakarusa; … Read More
Roger D. Reynolds
Roger Dale Reynolds, 65, Wawaka, died Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Parkview Randallia, Fort Wayne. He was born Dec. 26, 1958. His wife, Susan (Johnson) Reynolds, whom he married Oct. 22, 1988, survives. He also is survived by his daughters, Amanda (Seth) Groff, New Paris, and Taylor Reynolds, … Read More
Benjamin Godfrey
Benjamin “Ben” Godfrey, 43, Goshen, died at 8:11 a.m. Sunday, April 28, 2024, at home. He was born Oct. 10, 1980. He is survived by his parents, Stanley and Nancy Godfrey, New Paris; three brothers, Joe (Laura) Godfrey, Fort Wayne, Dan (Jenni) Godfrey, New Paris, and Sam (Nadine) … Read More
Elizabeth Borkholder
Elizabeth Borkholder, 90, Nappanee, died at 5:45 a.m. Monday, April 29, 2024, at home. She was born April 29, 1934. She is survived by four sisters, Katie Borkholder, Nappanee, Rosa Slabaugh, Bremen, Alma (Norman H.) Miller, Kalona, Iowa, and Mary (Perry) Mast, Weatherford, Okla.; a brother, Amos Borkholder, … Read More
Marvin L. Slabaugh
Marvin L. Slabaugh, 86, Nappanee, died at 5:42 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at home. He was born June 2, 1937. His wife, Katie Elizabeth (Hochstetler) Slabaugh, whom he married June 6, 1957, survives. He also is survived by 10 children, John Dale (Rebecca Fay) Slabaugh, Bremen, Devon … Read More
LeeRoy A. Love
LeeRoy A. Love, 91, Nappanee, died at 6:35 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at The Waters of Wakarusa. He was born Feb. 12, 1933. His wife, Martha J. (Huff) Love, whom he married June 4, 1955, survives. He also is survived by three children, Jeanne (Rodney) Keil, Nappanee, … Read More
Annette K. Stilwell
Annette K. Stilwell, 58, New Paris, died Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at home. She was born Sept. 9, 1965. On Dec. 15, 1984, she married Gary Stilwell, who survives. She also is survived by her parents, Stephen and Marilyn Yoder, Syracuse; two children, Quinton (Tricia) Stilwell and Charlotte … Read More