Julie D. Stankovich

January 3, 1965-July 14, 2025

GOSHEN- Julie D. Stankovich, 60, passed away July 14, 2025, at Goshen Hospital.  She was born January 3, 1965, in South Bend, IN.

  On December 27, 1997, she married Eugene Stankovich; he survives along with her mother, Kay Schroeder, father, David Schroeder, 5 children, Andrew (Krissy) Stankovich, Taylor (Spencer) Trigg, Kailyn Stankovich, Joshua (Jenna) Stankovich, and Hannah (Josiah) Simpson.  Also surviving are 2 grandchildren, Lila, Kinley, and 1 on the way, 2 siblings, Linny (Tony) Yoder and Lewis (Patty) Schroeder.

  She was preceded in death by her stepmother, Ann Schroeder.

  Memorial contributions may be given to Elkhart Christian Academy.

  Julie’s love and commitment to her Christian faith was a staple in her life.  God, family and being a teacher were the most important things to her.  She grew up living near the river, attending Osceola Grace Church, playing trumpet, softball, cheerleading, and being the manager of a basketball team.   She became a teacher and taught at 3 area Christian Schools.   Her talent for teaching was evident with her patience and ability to adapt to each child.  She enjoyed crocheting, campfires and the simple things that life had to offer.  Words truly do not explain what an amazing Christian, mother, wife, daughter, sister, and teacher, Julie was.  Her presence and fighting spirit will be missed by all.

   Visitation will be from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, July 20, 2025 at Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home.  Additional visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the 11 a.m. funeral service Monday, July 21, 2025 at First Baptist Church, 53953 County Road 17 Bristol, IN 46507.

  Pastor Phil Byars from First Baptist Church will preside and burial will follow in Adamsville Cemetery.