Alberta Giles
October 19, 2026
Alberta Giles, age 73, passed away on October 19, 2026, leaving behind loved ones who will forever cherish her memory.
Born in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Earnestine and Eugene Miles, Alberta moved with her family to Chicago, Illinois, at the age of five. She grew up alongside her five sisters, Anne, Elzonia, Mary Jean, Juanita, and Barbara, and her four...
Donald G. Meiner
October 19, 2026
Donald George Meiner, 78, of Elkhart formerly of Traverse City, MI, passed away Monday, October 19, 2026 at the home of his son in Elkhart. He was born May 16, 1948 in Midlothian, IL to Arthur and Catherine Meiner. On January 18, 1992 he married Roberta Jean Ferrel who preceded him in death on January 12, 2026 after 34 years...
Earl Carroll
October 15, 2026
Earl Carroll, age 72, of Elkhart, IN, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 15, 2026. He was born on January 12, 1954 in New Castle, IN to Herbert and Dona Carroll.
Earl will be remembered as man who found joy in doing what he loved. He spent many hours fishing, working in his garden and tinkering with cars. He...
Virginia Janette Wildig
October 14, 2026
Virginia J. DeLuca Wildig, age 97, of Elkhart, IN passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. She was born in Elkhart, IN on February 27, 1929 to Frank and Marie DeLuca.
Virginia graduated from Elkhart High School, Class of 1946. She worked at Elkhart Brass Manufacturing Co. as secretary to the president and credit manager, retiring after 43...
Walter Esparza
October 13, 2026
Walter Esparza, age 46, of Elkhart, IN, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on March 20, 1980 to Moises Esparza and Socorro Martinez.
Walter enjoyed telling jokes and making people laugh. He was very into movies and loved to replay the funniest parts, his laugh was so infectious. He loved to cook for...
Carole Thomas
October 13, 2026
Carole Louise Thomas Carole Louise Thomas, 85, of Bristol, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at her home, surrounded by family. Born on May 4, 1941, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Charles and Louise Goins. On August 25, 1965, she married Michael Thomas in a beautiful setting on Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, beginning a marriage that...
Jennifer Lynne Barretta
October 10, 2026
Jennifer Lynne Barretta, age 46 of Elkhart, IN, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Jenniter was born on November 23, 1979 to Gerald and Lois Darnell in Plattsburg, NY. Jennifer was preceded in death by her mother Lois.
Jenny is survived by her son Turner Barretta of Goshen, IN, daughter Grace Barretta of Goshen, IN, father Jerry (Jill) Darnell of...
Ben F. Phillips
October 9, 2026
Ben F. Phillips, 100, of Elkhart, Indiana, went home to be with his Savior, Friday, October 9, 2026.
He was born August 13, 1926, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to the late Benjamin Franklin and Anna (Moeller) Phillips. He was their third child and first son born of their ten children.
The family moved to Steubenville, Ohio, where Ben attended and graduated from Steubenville...
Barbara "Kae" Betts
October 6, 2026
Barbara “Kae” Betts, age 91 of Elkhart, IN passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Kae was born on April 16, 1935 to Delos and Betty Annear in Carroll County, IA. She married the love of her life Cleo Betts on July 3, 1953 in Carroll County, IA.
Kae and her husband Cleo are longtime...
Jose Perez Favila
October 5, 2026
Jose Angel Perez Favila, age 51, of Elkhart, IN passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, October 5, 2026 with his family by his side. He was born on August 7, 1975 in Durango, MX to Domitilo Perez Galindo and Juliana Favila Ramirez. On December 28, 1999 he married Manuela Garcia.
Jose was truly a jack of all trades. As...
Richard "Dick" Schieber
October 5, 2026
Richard “Dick” Schieber, 94, of Niles, MI formerly of Union, MI passed away Monday October 5, 2026 at his home. Dick was born July 1, 1932 in Elkhart, IN to Forest and Ruth M. Schieber. On May 4, 1957 in Elkhart, IN he married Theresa A. DelRegno. She preceded him in death on August 25, 2018.
Dick graduated from Elkhart High...
Benjamin "Ben" Kersting
September 29, 2026
Benjamin “Ben” Kersting, age 83 of Bristol, IN passed away with his wife by his side on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Ben was born on March 26, 1943 to Walter and Trula Kersting in Grand Rapids, MN. Ben married the love of his life Gail Stoll on August 23, 1968 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Elkhart, IN.
Ben is survived...
Junelle Miller
September 28, 2026
Junelle Miller, age 93 of Elkhart, IN passed away with family by her side on Monday, September 28, 2026 at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart, IN. Junelle was born on March 25,1933 to Thomas and Velma Hager in Elkhart, IN. She married Robert “Bob” W. Miller on June 17, 1954, he preceded her in death on May 13, 2012.
Junelle graduated...
Dorothy M. Landon
September 27, 2026
Dorothy M. Landon, 108, of Bristol, IN, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 27, 2026 at her daughter’s home in Goshen, IN surrounded by family. She was born December 12, 1917 in Elkhart IN to Orville and Rosina “Rose” Sones. Her mother later married John Webster who Dorothy loved dearly and considered a father. A devout Catholic Christian who loved the...
William "Bill" Tinman
September 26, 2026
William F. Tinman, age 67 of Elkhart, IN passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Esther’s House -Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart, IN. Bill was born on July 18, 1959 to John and Mary Tinman in Chicago, IL. He married the love of his life, Patty Everett on August 7, 2004.
Bill worked...
Harold B. Farmer
September 25, 2026
Harold B. Farmer, age 89 of Elkhart, IN passed away with his family by his side at home on September 25, 2026. Harold was born on December 3, 1936 to Carl and Lillian Farmer in Ashe County, NC. Harold married Evelyn Smith on February 2, 1958, they have celebrated over 68 years together.
Harold was the founder and proud owner of...
David Lee Stiemert
September 24, 2026
David Lee Stiemert, age 73 of Bristol, IN, formerly of Oregon, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL. David was born on March 21, 1953 to John and Ardis Stiemert in Hammond, IN.
David made friends everywhere he went and loved connecting with people. As a bartender, he loved exchanging stories and always remembered...
Karen Sue Thomson
September 23, 2026
Karen Sue Thomson, age 83 of Franklin, TN formerly of Elkhart, IN passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Karen was born on February 7, 1943 to Colby and Alberta Gandy in Kendallville, IN. Karen’s parents have preceded her in death.
Karen Started her banking career at Old Kent Bank in Grand Rapids, MI before moving to Elkhart and starting at...
Darlene I. Silk
September 21, 2026
Darlene I. Silk, age 69 of Elkhart, IN passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026 at Esther’s House, Center for House in Elkhart, IN. Darlene was born on June 23, 1957 to Frank Casper and Alice Irene Cox in Goshen, IN. Darlene married Purl Robert Silk, Jr. on June 27, 1975 he preceded her in death on June 19, 2007.
Darlene...
Donna Rita Johnson
September 21, 2026
Donna Rita Johnson, age 84 of Elkhart, IN passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026 surrounded by her family. Donna was born on January 29, 1942 in New York. She married James Earl Johnson on February 25, 1965, he preceded her in death on May 4, 2025.
Donna worked for several years as a secretary. She enjoyed looking for a bargain,...
