Archives for Obituaries Category

Local medical and health pioneer, Dr. Willard Krabill, dies

Goshen College Physician Emeritus and Associate Professor Emeritus of Health Education Willard S. Krabill, who gave 24 years of service to the college, died this morning after a courageous six-month battle with cancer at the age of 82. He was a pioneer in the areas of medical ethics, public health, family-centered childbirth and sex education.

Mary Jane Rieth, donor of Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center, dies

Mary Jane George Rieth, 92, a prominent Indiana conservationist and philanthropist, died Wednesday, Dec. 31 at her home in Goshen.

J. Howard Kauffman, Goshen College professor emeritus of sociology, dies

A long-time fixture and author from Goshen College's sociology department has died. J. Howard Kauffman, 84, Goshen College professor emeritus of sociology, died in his home in Goshen on the morning of Nov. 18.