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
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
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
Ezra J. Chupp, 81, Goshen, died Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Goshen Hospice. He was born Aug. 27, 1943, in Batavia, N.Y. On Aug. 26, 1976, he married Phyllis J. Bradley, who survives. He also is survived by two sons, Jeffrey (Anita) Chupp and Richard (Jennifer) Chupp, both … Read More
Paul W. Hendrix, 87, Goshen, died Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Greencroft, Goshen. He was born Aug. 23, 1937. On Oct. 13, 1973, he married Carolyn S. McGillem, who preceded him in death in 2024. He is survived by seven children, Jeannie Dibble, Goshen, Paul “Ed” Hendrix, Tami … Read More
Betty Ann Yoder, 97, Goshen, died Monday, April 14, 2025, at Greencroft Healthcare. She was born April 11, 1928, in Kosciusko County. Her former husband, Bill Yoder, preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Laura (Robert) Holloway, Honey Brook, Pa., James (Lois) Yoder, Middlebury, Edwin … Read More
Betty H. Price, 76, Leesburg, died Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. She was born Nov. 4, 1948. On Nov. 10, 1972, she married Wayne A. Price, who survives. She also is survived by two children, April Price and Gary (Melissa) Price, both … Read More
Susan Kay Schrameyer, 80, Goshen, died Thursday, April 3, 2025, at her residence. She was born Aug.19, 1944. On July 29, 1961 she married Robert R. Schrameyer; he survives. Additional survivors include three children, Laura Schrameyer, Plymouth, Robert B. (Robin) Schrameyer, Albion, Mich., and Christopher (Jamie) Schrameyer of … Read More
Bonnie Elaine Emmert Craft, 83, formerly of Syracuse, died at 10:42 p.m. Sunday, March 30, 2025. She was born Feb. 15, 1942. Her husband, Elwin Craft, preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Cynthia (Jeff) Byerhof, Cornucopia, Wis., Elaine (Randy) Book, Capron, Ill., Darrell (Stephanie) … Read More
Florence I. Hochstedler, 94, Goshen, died Monday, March 31, 2025, at Greencroft Healthcare. She was born June 29, 1930, in Middlebury. On Oct. 10, 1948, she married Walter Hochstedler, who preceded her in death in 2018. She is survived by a son, Lance (Claire) Hochstedler, New Paris; four … Read More
Thomas P. Jones, 49, Cromwell, died Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, at Goshen Hospital. He was born June 5, 1975, in Elkhart. He is survived by his mother, Sharon F. Rogers, and stepfather, Leonard R. Rogers, Sebring, Fla.; sister, Sherri (Mike) Lemen, Sebring, Fla.; stepsister, Diana Rogers, Sebring, Fla.; … Read More
Herschel V. Wells, 89, passed away after a brief illness Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Goshen Hospital. He was born Nov. 20, 1935, in Henryville to Eugene V. and Gertrude (Taylor) Wells. On May 10, 1957, he married N. Charlotte Woods. She preceded him in death on Oct. … Read More
Susan L. Meek, 83, died Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Goshen Hospital. She was born May 22, 1941, in Chicago, to Franklin and Dorothy (Rae) Herdrich. She is survived by special friend, Milt Karesh; children, Lisa Meade, Goshen, Ellen Bruner, Syracuse, Angela (Kent) Nine, Syracuse, Michael Meek, Indianapolis, … Read More
William L. “Bill” Hostetter, 97, Nappanee, died Thursday, March 13, 2025, in McAllen, Texas. He was born Jan. 14, 1928. On Oct. 2, 1949, he married Verna Lou “Nook” Arnott, who preceded him in death in 2000. On May 10, 2002, he married Carolyn (Brewer) Varvel, who survives. … Read More
Scott G. Shannon, 71, Millersburg, died unexpectedly Monday, March 17, 2025, at home. He was born Sept. 17, 1953. On June 6, 1976, he married C. Jean Otto, who survives. He also is survived by his mother, Marilyn, Syracuse; stepmother, Kay Shannon Collins, Wawaka; son, Sean Shannon, Syracuse; … Read More
Michael D. O’Connell, 74, New Paris, died Saturday, March 15, 2025, at home. He was born Sept. 23, 1950. His wife, Jana (Wood) O’Connell, whom he married Dec. 30, 1978, survives. He also is survived by two sons, Bruce Lee (Stephanie) O’Connell, Elkhart, and Shane Allen O’Connell, Bristol; … Read More
