JULIE CHRISTINE KLASE

February 3, 1968 – November 9, 2025

GOSHEN- Julie Christine Klase, 57, of Goshen, passed away Sunday November 9, 2025, at Elkhart General Hospital.  She was born February 3, 1968, in Las Vegas, NV to Daniel L. & Carol L. (Smith) Hershberger.

     On August 22, 2008, in Elkhart County Indiana she married Jason Michael Klase.  He survives along with 4 children, Derrick A. (Ashley) Elkins of Warsaw, IN, Halie C. (Dan) Serafino of Elkhart, IN, David M. Murray, III of Constantine, MI, Cheyanne E. (Robert) Kleitz of Elkhart, IN; 7 grandchildren; her father, Daniel L. Hershberger of Logansport, IN and her mother, Carol L. Stockdale of Mishawaka, IN.  Also surviving are 5 brothers, Stephen (Molly) Hershberger of North Liberty, IN, Daniel D. (Sarah) Hershberger of Three Rivers, MI, Brian W. (Jennifer) Hershberger of South Bend, IN, Kyle Stockdale of Elkhart, IN, Tony Stockdale of Niles, MI and numerous nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Wilbur Stockdale and her grandmother, Elizabeth Warren.

     Julie was employed at Forest River in Elkhart for many years.  She was an avid supporter of Pet Refuges, loved animals, enjoyed listening to music, working in her yard and bonfires. 

     Visitation for family and friends will be from Noon till 2:00 p.m. Monday November 17, 2025, at Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home.  The funeral service will start at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.  Pastor Jack Rorie from The Sanctuary of Osceola will render the service and cremation will follow.

     Memorial contributions may be given to Here Kitty Kitty Rescue, 25138 C.R. 24, Elkhart, IN 46517.