Barbara Foeckler
Barbara Foeckler, 66, Elkhart, died at 9 a.m. Monday, April 15, 2024, at home. She was born Feb. 3, 1958. On Jan. 1, 2001, she married Theodore “Ron” Foeckler, who survives. She also is survived by two daughters, Andrea Bailey, Elkhart, and Lisa (Sarah Grey) Bailey, Portland, Ore.; … Read More
Kristine ‘Kris’ Best
Kristine “Kris” Best, 71, Nappanee, died at 1:05 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at her residence. She was born on May 6, 1952. Kris married Bill Best on June 27, 1992; he preceded her in death on May 8, 2014. Survivors include her daughter, Stephanie (Ryan) Gibbs, … Read More
Kirby James Miller
Kirby James Miller, 80, Nappanee, died at 10:27 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Goshen Hospital. He was born on Feb. 3, 1944. On July 16, 1972, Kirby married Linda Carter. Survivors include his wife, Linda Miller, Nappanee; son Tim (Margret) Miller, Nappanee; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; … Read More
Ezekiel M. Bontrager
Ezekiel Marc Bontrager was stillborn at 3:42 a.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Riley Hospital. He is survived by his parents, Marcus and Marla (Kuhns) Bontrager, Nappanee; siblings, Javan Andre Bontrager and twin Elijah Cade Bontrager; paternal grandparents, Clarence and Ruth Ann Bontrager, Etna Green; maternal grandparents, Alvin … Read More
Ruby A. Farmwald
Ruby Arlene Farmwald, age 83, of Goshen, formerly of Nappanee, died at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at her residence in Goshen. She was born on Dec. 10, 1940. On Sept. 10, 1961, she married Kenneth R. Farmwald, who survives. She also is survived by three children, … Read More
Gladys Geiser Nissley
Gladys Geiser Nissley, 77, Goshen, died at 4:27 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen. She was born July 20, 1946. On July 3, 1999, she married Lloyd Nissley, who survives. She also is survived by stepchildren, Richard (Trina) Nissley, Elkhart, Stephen Nissley, Bremen, and Jeanette … 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
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
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
Leroy Slabaugh
Leroy Slabaugh, 76, formerly of Ligonier, died at 12:34 p.m. Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Goshen General Hospital. He was born Oct. 9, 1947. He is survived by six siblings, Raymond (Linda) Slabaugh, Nappanee, Marvin (Betty) Slabaugh, Nappanee, Lonnie (Verba) Slabaugh, Nappanee, Jerry (Sara) Slabaugh, Bremen, Martha Cesavice, … Read More
Marilyn J. Keck
Marilyn J. (Straw) Keck, 85, New Paris, died at 4:15 p.m. Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Waterford Crossing, Goshen. She was born Dec. 1, 1938. On July 25, 1958, she married Larry L. Keck, who preceded her in death in 2015. She is survived by her children, Annette … Read More
Barbara A. Miller
Barbara Ann Miller, 74, Nappanee, died at 5:20 p.m. Thursday, March 14, 2024, at home. She was born March 27, 1949. On Jan. 22, 1970, she married Harley A. Miller, who preceded her in death in 2019. She is survived by nine children, Chris H. Miller, Greenville, S.C., … Read More
Courtney R. Wareham
Courtney Rose Wiseley Wareham, 45, passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 11, 2024, in Battle Creek, Mich. She was born Nov. 28, 1978, in Plymouth, to Dan and Lydia Wiseley. Courtney especially liked working with the elderly and enjoyed working at Lu Ann Nursing Home in Nappanee with her … Read More
Zula Felts
Zula Felts, 82, Nappanee, died at 7:03 a.m. Monday, March 11, 2024, at home. She was born March 22, 1941. On April 25, 1964, she married Richard Felts, who preceded her in death in 2013. She is survived by two children, Richard (Michele) Felts, Park Rapids, Minn., and … Read More
Carolyn S. Hendrix
Carolyn S. Hendrix, 81, Goshen, died Friday, March 8, 2024, at home. She was born June 2, 1942. On Oct. 13, 1973, she married Paul Hendrix, who survives. She also is survived by three children, Lori (Tim) Keenum, Goshen, Stephen (Rojona) Davis, Nappanee, and Melanie (Rudy) Solis, Constantine, … Read More