Freda F. Knisley, 80, Elkhart, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. She was born Feb. 11, 1945, in Goshen. In 1966, she married Stephen “Steve” Knisley, who survives. She also is survived by two children, Paul (April) Knisley, Nappanee, and Kelly Knisley, Elkhart; two … Read More
Orzia Jean Zollinger, 86, New Paris, died at 1:31 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. She was born June 9, 1939, in Hindman, Ky. On June 20, 1980, she married Timothy Zollinger, who preceded her in death in 2014. She is survived by her son, Jim (Felicia) Rice, Surprise, … Read More
Lynn Ellen Emmert, 75, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at her home surrounded by the comfort of her memories and love of her family. She was born on Aug. 31, 1950, in LaPorte, to James and Thelma (Lotter) Fritzen. On Sept. 14, 1974, … Read More
Sarah Elizabeth Friend, 74, Goshen, died unexpectedly Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at home. She was born Jan. 31, 1951, in Bremen. She is survived by five children, Scott (Lara) Bethel, Granger, Julie (Jeremy) Welker, Goshen, Stacey (Ryan) McDonald, Goshen, Nikole Barrett, Bloomington, and Jennifer Friend, Goshen; eight grandchildren; … Read More
Ethel M. Lewis, 82, North Manchester, died Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. She was born April 24, 1943, in North Manchester. On July 17, 1960, she married Bud L. Lewis, who survives. She also is survived by her children, Ricky (Polly) Lewis, Cisco, Texas, and Kathy (Bill) Wade, Columbia … Read More
Fernando Zayago Castillo, 46, Ligonier, died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Fort Wayne. He was born July 19, 1979, in Apan, Hidalgo, Mexico. His wife, Sarai Zayago, survives. He also is survived by his sons, Ian Zayago and Zak Zayago; stepchildren, Allen Abad and Elsie Abad; mother, Ma.Carmen … Read More
Harvey DeFrees Jr., 92, Nappanee, formerly of Dewart Lake, died at 2:41 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, at Waterford Crossing, Goshen. He was born June 27, 1933, in Gravelton. On May 29, 1954, he married Anita Ford, who preceded him in death in 2023. He is survived by … Read More
Rowena W. Impey, 82, Syracuse, died Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing, Goshen. She was born Aug. 27, 1943, in London. On July 28, 1972, she married Donald Impey, who preceded her in death in 2021. She is survived by her children, Bethel Cabilis, … Read More
Sue Wadas, 84, passed away at 4:24 a.m. Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital in Warsaw. Born on Dec. 22, 1940, in Columbia, Ky., Sue was the daughter of Amos and Milda (Baker) Coomer. She graduated high school and went to do on-the-job training to become … Read More
Nina E. Miller, 82, Milford, died Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, 2025, at home. She was born Dec. 23, 1942, in Nappanee. She is survived by a sister, Edna E. Miller, Milford; six nephews and their families; and a niece-in-law. Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, is handling arrangements.
Read MoreWilliam R. Sharp, 80, Goshen, died Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, at home. He was born Feb. 16, 1945, in Warsaw. He is survived by a son, Kevin (Jenni) Sharp, Elkhart; and three grandchildren. Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, is handling arrangements.
Read MoreJeanne Lee Keil, 69, Nappanee, died at 5:13 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, at Esther’s House, Center for Hospice Care, Elkhart. She was born May 27, 1956, in Waterloo, Iowa. On Feb. 19, 1977, she married Rodney Keil, who survives. She also is survived by two children, Jeremy … Read More
Matthew J. “Matt” King, 50, Millersburg, died at 10:36 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at home. He was born March 23, 1975, in Goshen. He is survived by a son, Austin (Katie) King, Goshen; daughter, Taylor (Ryan) Burkholder, LaGrange; Angie King, the mother of Austin and Taylor; and … Read More
Susan P. Homes, 77, died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at The Waters of Wakarusa. She was born Dec. 28, 1947, in Goshen. Her husband of 41 years, Paul C. Homes, preceded her in death. She is survived by a sister, Linda Miller, Syracuse; a nephew; and a niece. … Read More
Sherry A. Martin, a beloved friend, mother, grandmother and community member, passed away peacefully Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at her residence in Fort Wayne. Sherry was born to Rolland L. and Fern B. (Metzler) Johnson on Dec. 2, 1944, in Goshen. She married Gerald Martin, and they shared … Read More
Jon Lee Bohannon, 86, Bremen, died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born Sept. 16, 1939, in Michigan City. On Dec. 30, 1989, he married Sharon (Beron), who survives. He also is survived by his children, Jesse Bohannon and Jennifer (Arturo) Bohannon-Lopez, Bremen, Jay … Read More
