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Lonnie D. Ward, 76, of Goshen, passed away Oct. 10, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born Sept. 15, 1949, in Hayti, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his father, Lonnie Ward, mother, Gearlene (Pruiett) Whittmore, his first wife, Sherry Ward, and a brother, Donnie Ward.
Surviving are his wife, Karen Ward; three children, Bradley (Karen) Ward, Jennifer Ward and Jonathon (Amy) Ward; two stepchildren, Dawn Dull and Wesley (Amy) Rhoda; 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three siblings, Kenneth (Debra) Ward, Brenda Edwards and Wanda Miller, and numerous other family members.
Lonnie was a conductor at Conrail for many years. He appreciated and collected old cars, especially hot rods. He was a member of the Heart City Street Rod Club and Northside Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, shooting, mowing his yard and having bonfires. Lonnie loved his family and grandchildren and touched many lives.
Per his wishes cremation will take place and there will be a memorial service Saturday, Oct. 18, at 3 p.m. at California Road Missionary Church.
Memorial contributions may be given to Ascension St. Vincent House Foundation.
Elkhart Cremation Services has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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Leana Johnson
October 17, 2025
Dear Karen,
Sending my Prayers to you and your family.
Remembering our time at Adamsville Rd. Church
Of God. Leana Johnson
Linda Troyer
October 16, 2025
Met Lonnie at NBC and lives passed even at hospital when my husband and Lonnie were there. Also visited Eastlake and ran into him there. Very positive and friendly person .
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