Marston D. Birky, 91, Walkerton, died at 11:36 a.m. Friday, May 16, 2025, at The Waters of Wakarusa. He was born Jan. 8, 1934, in Kouts. His wife, Arlene F. (Hartman) Birky, whom he married May 28, 1960, preceded him in death in 2012. He is survived by … Read More
Constance E. “Connie” Ross, 79, Syracuse, died Sunday, May 18, 2025, at home. She was born Oct. 27, 1945, in Chicago. On May 10, 1975, she married Kenneth Ross, who survives. She also is survived by her children, Rosetta Scellato, Chesterton, and Dawn (Andy) Kuizin, Wanda Straka, Joe … Read More
David Leon Miller, 81, Nappanee, died at 12:02 a.m. Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Esther’s House Center for Hospice, Elkhart. He was born Nov. 13, 1943, in Warsaw. He is survived by his children, Tina (David) Schulz, Elkhart, and Rita Tiffany, Bristol; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four sisters, … Read More
Kenneth LeRoy “Skip” Bauer Jr., 75, New Paris, died at 6:20 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 2025, at home. He was born Nov. 22, 1949, in Goshen. His wife, Susan Jane (McKinsey) Bauer, whom he married Nov. 11, 1972, survives. He also is survived by his son, Kenneth J. … Read More
Barney Brown, 35, Nappanee, died unexpectedly Sunday morning, May 18, 2025, at home. He was born June 27, 1989, in Elkhart. His wife, Dana (Chupp) Brown, whom he married Dec. 29, 2008, survives. He also is survived by a daughter, Peyton, and son, Colton, at home; mother, Lea … Read More
Robert Charles Stone passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, May 13. He was surrounded by the many women of his family — the bane and greatest blessing of his life. Bob, or “Doc Rock” as he was affectionately known, was born on June 25, 1929, on … Read More
John W. Gemmer, 76, Syracuse, former owner/publisher of The Goshen News, died Monday, May 12, 2025, at Hubbard Hill Estates, Elkhart. He was born June 9, 1948, in South Bend, to Edwin C. and June E. (Wade) Gemmer. Survivors include a daughter, Elizabeth “Betsy” (Jeremy Elswick) McEachern, Goshen; … Read More
Roy E. Williams, 87, Nappanee, died Monday, May 12, 2025, in Carmel. He was born March 6, 1938, in Tippecanoe, Ohio. His wife of 62 years, Ann Marie Williams, survives. He also is survived by his children, Amie Adcock, Fishers, and Christopher (Tejal) Williams, Fredericksburg, Va.; six grandchildren; … Read More
Darla Ann Lape, 61, Goshen, formerly of the Nappanee area, died at 3:15 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2025, at Goshen Hospital. She was born Aug. 5, 1963, in South Bend. On May 29, 2022, she married Dwayne Lape, who survives. She also is survived by three children, Jessica … Read More
Richard “Dick” Truex Sr., 90, Wakarusa, died at 5:53 a.m. Friday, May 9, 2025, at home. He was born Feb. 9, 1935, in Wakarusa. His wife, Carol (Heffner) Truex, whom he married Oct. 6, 1956, preceded him in death in 1997. He is survived by his daughters, Candy … Read More
Diane E. Wise, 71, Nappanee, died at 6:19 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Harmony at Elkhart. She was born Sept. 6, 1953, in Elkhart. On Oct. 6, 1972, she married Merl Wise, who preceded her in death in 2023. She is survived by her children, Christi Stankovich, … Read More
Douglas D. “Doug” Beck, 59, Goshen, died Sunday, May 11, 2025. He was born Oct. 9, 1965, in Chicago. On Aug. 5, 1989, he married Tonnya Helmuth, who survives. He also is survived by his parents, Harols and Marion Beck; four children, Joshua (Jennifer) Beck, North Webster, Joseph … Read More
Scott Bridenstine, 64, Nappanee, passed away at 6:35 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Elkhart General Hospital due to a lung illness. He was born Oct. 5, 1960. On June 29, 1991, he married Barbara Sprague. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Bridenstine, Nappanee; daughter Corrinda (Seth) Jordan, … Read More
Keith R. Hostetler, 66, Elkhart, died at 8:15 a.m. on Monday, May 5, 2025, after a short illness. Keith was born on June 1, 1958. On Aug. 7, 1982, Keith married Linda Silk; she preceded him in death on July 28, 2022. Survivors include his mom, Mary D. Hostetler; … Read More
Kay F. Nethercutt, 88, Goshen, died Monday, May 5, 2025, at Waterford Crossing. She was born Aug. 13, 1936. On Aug. 12, 1956, she married Eugene W. Nethercutt, who preceded her in death in 1997. She is survived by her son, Wayne (Julie) Nethercutt, Warsaw; daughter-in-law, Deb Nethercutt, … Read More
Shane Alan Nickerson, 53, of Milford, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025, at The Waters of Syracuse. Born Oct. 8, 1971, in Mishawaka, Shane was the son Albert L. Nickerson and Cathy (Bollman) Moody. Shane had one son, Jacob Nickerson, and a stepson, Andrew Ketham. Shane was passionate … Read More
