Linda D. Hess, 71, of Edwardsburg, MI, passed away on Wednesday April 3, 2024 at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart, IN.  She was born on September 10, 1952 in Decatur, IN to Harold B. and MaryLou (Hofstetter) Miller.  She married Norbert Hess on November 11, 1978 in Decatur. Linda loved yorkies, the Cubs, and neighbor kids. She also loved Elvis, Engelbert, and the color blue. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Norbert;  her sons, Mitchell R. Hess and Alexander L....

Chaunce M. Guilford,52,of Elkhart passed away on April 30, 2024. Chaunce was born on August 10, 1971 to Rodney and Dianna Guilford in Elkhart, IN. Chaunce enjoyed spending time with his friends and will be sadly missed. Chaunce is survived by his sister, Michele (Kevin) Kesler of Rochester, IN and several friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.  In keeping with Chaunce’s wishes there will be no services. Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, 1531 Cobblestone Blvd.,...

Hawke Anthony Faloon (Hawkie), 5, of Osceola, IN passed away on Thursday May 2, 2024 at his home in the arms of his family, after a short lifetime of courageously battling the effects of a rare genetic mutation, ATP6V1A Encephalopathy. Born September 25, 2018 to Jon and Brynne Faloon in Ft. Wayne, IN, he was a true warrior, joy, and teacher from the start.  Hawke is survived by his parents Jon and Brynne Faloon; his brothers, Ezra Daniel (7) and Vincent Joel(6 months); grandparents,...

Dixie Ihnken, 88, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Greenleaf Health Campus. Dixie was born on February 23,1936 to Morris G. and Cassie Grossnickle at home in North Manchester, IN. She married Richard “Dean” Ihnken on April 7, 1956, at the Lutheran Church in South Bend, IN, who preceded her in death on December 16, 2022. Dixie graduated from South Bend Central High School. She earned her master’s in education from Indiana University South Bend. She...

Linda Lee Shaffer, 81, of Elkhart, IN passed away on April 30, 2024, at Elkhart General Hospital with her husband by her side. Linda was born on March 19, 1943, to Arthur Earl and Lillian Mae (Fair) Clifton in Three Rivers, MI. Linda married Marion Jay Shaffer on January 1, 2003, in Goshen, IN. Linda is survived by her loving husband, Jay Shaffer of Elkhart, IN; stepsons Jay Shaffer of Elkhart, IN., Patrick (Jenni) Etherington and Kurt (Jill) Etherington, step-grandchildren Doug (Haley)...

August 11, 1933-April 29, 2024 Nila Jane Weltz, 90, of Elkhart, IN passed away on April 29,2024 at Eastlake Terrace Nursing Home and Rehabilitation. Nila was born on August 11, 1933, to Andrew and Kathryn (Snell) Luke in Elkhart, IN. Nila married Robert L. Weltz, Sr. on May 22, 1953, on Elkhart, IN he preceded her in death on September 20, 2017 Nila is survived by her son Ricky Weltz of Elkhart, IN; grandchildren, Heather (Ron) Cody, Ami (Robert) McBride, Danielle (Keith) Beber, Autumn...

Robert E. “Bob” Dudek, 57, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Sunday April 28, 2024. Bob was born on June 1, 1966, to Daniel and Sharon (Kruger) Dudek in South Bend, IN. Bob is survived by his children Zachery Daniel Dudek of Elkhart and Hailey Dudek of Indianapolis, IN; his companion Susan Banks of Elkhart, IN; sister Tina Drake of Bristol, IN and brothers Chris (Deb Homan) Dudek of Elkhart, IN and John (Chris) Dudek of Elkhart, IN. Bob was preceded in death by his parents and his...

Stacy Lynn Williams, 48, of Goshen passed away with her family by her side on Friday 26, 2024 at the Center for Hospice Care Ernest Raclin House in Mishawaka, IN . Stacy was born on May 15,1975 to Fred and Donna (Kroeger) Almy in Vincennes, IN. She married Keith Williams, who survives. Stacy is survived by her children Diamond (Quillan Barrett) Kelly of Elkhart, IN and Charles (Erika) Almy of Goshen, IN and her favorite grandson Julian; her mother Donna Almy of Vincennes, IN; her siblings...

 Everard L. Stemm, age 61, of Mishawaka, IN passed away at his home with his wife by his side, on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Everard was born on May 10, 1962 in Sturgis, MI to Everard L. Sr. and Sandra J. (Sprowl) Stemm. Everard married the love of his life Sandra Jackson at Golden Living Nursing Home and Rehabilitation in Elkhart, IN., on August 14, 2015. Everard was a hard-working construction worker, he enjoyed fishing, listening to music, and watching tv. He loved to spend time with...

Violet Louise Marsh, 90 of Bristol, IN passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Harmony in Elkhart, IN Violet was born on August 2,1933 in Monterey, IN to Arthur W. and Matilda (Harness) Gentry. She married Charles M. Marsh, March 22,1952. He preceded her in death on August 7, 2007. Violet is survived by her two sons, Rodney Marsh of Cassopolis, MI and Timothy Marsh of Elkhart, IN; one granddaughter Rachael Lundy and two great-granddaughters Marissa and Alayna Lundy. Violet was preceded...