Tom L. Joint II
Tom Lloyd Joint II, 41, Goshen, died Monday, March 18, 2024, at home. He was born Jan. 27, 1983. He is survived by his parents, Tom Lloyd Joint Sr., Goshen, and Helena (Bob) Rispoli, Louisiana; brother, Todd Joint, Wisconsin; and his companion, Monica Nichols, and her children, Mikayla … Read More
Willard R. Free
Willard R. “Will” Free, 79, passed away at 4:45 a.m. Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Fort Myers, Fla. Will was born Aug. 7, 1944, in Mississippi, to Woodrow and Elsie (Goodwin) Free. On July 1, 1967, he married Joellen McClintic, and three children were born from that union. … Read More
Lari J. Miller
Lari Jo Miller, 69, New Paris, died Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Parkview Regional Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 3, 1954. On Dec. 31, 1999, she married Jeffrey Miller, who survives. She also is survived by five children, Davey Hoffman and Heather (Curt) Schuh, both of … Read More
Marjorie Hanlon
Marjorie Hanlon, 91, Elkhart, formerly of North Webster, died Monday, March 25, 2024. She was born Nov. 2, 1932. Her husband of 45 years, Donald Hanlon, preceded her in death in 1997. She is survived by seven children, Tina, Donna, Maritta, Linda, Bill, Tim and Merry; daughters-in-law, Suzanne … Read More
Robert J. Barrows
Robert J. Barrows, 96, formerly of Elkhart, died at noon Sunday, March 24, 2024, at The Waters of Wakarusa. He was born Nov. 4, 1927. His wife, Mary Jane (Frenger) Barrows, whom he married Nov. 17, 1956, survives. He also is survived by two children, Bobbie (Tim) Campbell, … Read More
David M. Bryant Jr.
David M. Bryant Jr., 69, Bourbon, died at 3:50 a.m. Sunday, March 24, 2024, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. He was born Dec. 1, 1954. His life partner, Catherine Hummel, survives. He also is survived by his son, Matthew Bryant, Bourbon; daughters, Tina (Scott) Allen, Warsaw, … Read More
Christine M. Waugaman
Christine B. Waugaman, 75, Goshen, died Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Goshen Hospital. She was born Dec. 18, 1948. On Dec. 27, 1969, she married Robert D. Waugaman; he survives. Survivors include two children, Andrew S. Waugaman, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Amy Pradna-Waugaman, Michigan; three grandchildren; and four … Read More
Sharon Witherspoon
Sharon Witherspoon, 87, Elkhart, died Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Greencroft Healthcare. She was born Aug. 1, 1936. Survivors include a daughter, Roxanne “Rocky” (Robert Unsicker Jr.) Huffman, Elkhart; a stepdaughter, Jodi Ayes, Dallas, Texas; a stepson, Toby Witherspoon, Kilgore, Texas; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary M. … Read More
Dorothy M. Hartman
Dorothy M. Hartman, 82, Goshen, died Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born Aug. 27, 1941. On Sept. 5, 1957, she married Raymond A. Hartman; he died Jan. 9, 2005. Survivors include two daughters, Rhonda (Michael) Truex, Goshen, and Renee (Gary) Rorie, … Read More
Judith L. Koepke
Judith L Koepke, 84, Goshen, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, Ohio. She was born July 20, 1939. On August 10, 1963, she married Paul F. Koepke; he died Feb. 11, 2021. Survivors include a sister, Jerri Osborn, Napoleon, Ohio. Yoder-Culp Funeral … Read More
Johnnie Tener
Johnnie Tener, 71, Nappanee, died at 5:02 am on Friday, March 22, 2024, at his residence. He was born on Dec. 1, 1952. On April 7, 1973, Johnnie married Linda Whetstone at the Union Center Church of the Brethren in Nappanee. Survivors include his wife, Linda Tener, Nappanee; … Read More
Wayne W. Weldy
Wayne W. Weldy, 91, Wakarusa, died 1:50 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2024, at The Waters of Wakarusa. He was born Sept. 29, 1932. On Feb. 20, 1955, he married Ruby J. (Cox) Weldy; she died April 13, 1985. On June 25, 1988, he married Diana (Burkey) Weldy. Survivors … Read More
Edward S. Shalaty
Edward S. Shalaty, 87, Goshen, died 7:15 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Waterford Crossing. He was born June 5, 1936. On Feb. 8, 1964, he married Janet (Walker) Shalaty. Survivors include his wife, Janet, Goshen; children Faith Pollock, Goshen, and Megan (Dan) Retzlaff, Cambridge, Wis.; five grandchildren; … Read More
Teresa J. Ruiz Rodriguez
Teresa J. Ruiz Rodriguez, 54, Bristol, died 11:20 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the Center for Hospice Care, Elkhart. She was born Dec.18, 1969. In June 2016, she married Jesus Francisco Ruiz Rodriguez; he died on March 3, 2019. Survivors include her children, Ricky (Brandy) Buckingham Gregory, … Read More
Jerry Buss
Jerry Buss, 74, formerly of Goshen, died at 5:25 a.m. Thursday, March 21, 2024, at his daughter’s residence. He was born Dec. 29, 1949. He is survived by his children, Kerrie (Tim) Peck, Westfield, and Tim (Carrie) Buss, Elkhart; seven grandchildren; sister, Linda (Larry) Thompson, Nappanee; and former … Read More
Teresa J. Bollman
Teresa J. Bollman, a hardworking woman known for her dedication to her family, passed away at her Milford home on March 17, 2024. She was born in Goshen on March 6, 1956, to Emil and Katherine (Rensburger) Emmons. Throughout her life, Teresa was cherished for her kindness and … Read More