Terry M. Bender, 77, New Paris, died Aug. 7, 2017 at Goshen Hospital. He was born Dec. 11, 1939 in Goshen to Carl and Mary Carol (Miller) Bender. On May 11, 1958 he married Delores Heckaman in Nappanee. She survives along with daughter, Tamra (Rick) Rink, New Paris; … Read More
Kathryn J. “Kay” Bellinger was born Feb. 19, 1924 in French Equatorial Africa to missionaries Dr. Orville and Charlotte (Hillegas) Jobson. She was raised by her Uncle Ralph and Aunt Ruth (Kimmel) Smoker of New Paris from 18 months of age when her parents returned to Africa. She … Read More
Nelson Hoover, 86, of New Paris, passed away on Aug. 4, 2017 at Courtyard Healthcare in Goshen. He was born on March 17, 1931 in Syracuse to Martin & Edith (Wogoman) Hoover. He was employed by Reith Riley, and Smoker Craft. He was a lifelong area resident. … Read More
Frances L. Haines, 94, Goshen, died Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at Greencroft Goshen Health Care. She was born March 21, 1923 in Goshen to Rudolph and Iva (Haney) Tulley. On Feb. 23, 1947 she married Paul E. “Bud” Haines in New Paris. He died May 26, 2014. Survivors … Read More
Velma E. Frey, 76, Milford, passed away at 1:34 a.m., Monday, July 17, 2017, at her residence. She had fought cancer for five years. She was born Nov. 11, 1940 to Joseph and Ruby (Hochstetler) Stutzman. On Feb. 14, 1965 she married John Henry Frey. She was a … Read More
Dorothy Carpenter, 85, Millersburg, died 4:20 p.m. Thursday, July 13, 2017 at her home. She was born Jan. 29, 1932 in New Paris to Walter & Gladys (Blue) Hoshaw. She married Roy L. Carpenter on Nov. 8, 1958 and he died July 29, 2009. Surviving are twin sons: … Read More
Roberta J. McDonald, 79, New Paris, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Center For Hospice Care in Elkhart at 2:24 p.m. She was born on April 13, 1938 the daughter Cornelius and Lois (Christophel) Reuter in Mishawaka. On Nov. 19, 1960 she married Carl McDonald; he … Read More
Andrea Jean Henson, 56, suddenly passed of natural causes on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Due to this unexpected loss the family is wishing to celebrate her life with as many family and friends as possible. Two memorial services are being held in her honor. The gospel of Jesus … Read More
Duane R. Geiser, 72, of New Paris, passed away Friday, April 7, 2017, at Elkhart General Hospital after suffering an aneurism of the heart two weeks ago. He was born May 17, 1944 in Wabash to Robert and Elsie (Fingerle) Geiser. On May 19, 1963 he married Linda … Read More
Beverly “Joan” Neer, 81, died Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at South Bend Memorial Hospital. She was born Sept. 24, 1935 in Milford to Forest and Mary (Garrison) Ringler. On Aug. 10, 1957 she married Donald E. Neer at Syracuse Church of God. He survives along with three daughters, … Read More