Mitchell Dee Lehman
April 11, 2026
Mitchell Dee Lehman, age 83, of Elkhart, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday,April 11, 2026. Mitch was born on April 23, 1942, to Samuel and Edith Lehman in Elkhart,Indiana. He married the love of his life, Deborah Mahlum, on December 2, 1972, at First Baptist Church in Elkhart.
Mitch graduated from Elkhart High School and honorably served...
Brenda Lee Kistler
April 11, 2026
Brenda Lee Kistler, age 68 of Middlebury, IN passed away with her family by her side at her home on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Brenda was born on August 23, 1957 to Delbert and Phyllis Snow in Huntington, IN. Brenda married the love of her life Randy Kistler on March 11, 1984 in Elkhart, IN.
Brenda was a hard-working lady; she...
Ronald Lee Mestach
April 10, 2026
Ronald Lee Mestach, age 85, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital and made his first steps with Jesus on Friday, April 10th, 2026 at 4:11 am.Ron was born to Edgar and Pauline (Benn) Mestach in Mishawaka on October 29th, 1940. They both precede him in death. Ron graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1959 and later attended Indiana University South...
Margarita Cruz Delgado
April 10, 2026
Margarita Cruz Delgado, age 74 of Elkhart, IN passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, April 10, 2026. Margarita was born on February 23, 1952 to Alberto Cruz and Julia Delgado Santiago in Humacao, Puerto Rico.
Margarita was blessed with 4 children, Edgardo Tolentino of Michigan, Ricardo Cruz of Elkhart, IN., Katiria Cruz of Elkhart, IN., and Joshual (Yesenia) Cruz...
Bertha Louise Templeton
April 4, 2026
Bertha Louise Templeton, 94, of Elkhart, entered into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, April 4, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born September 14, 1931 to Alfred and Viola McElroy. She married W. Paul Templeton on November 20, 1948; he died December 4, 2024 after 76 years of marriage.
She is survived by her children, Diane (Richard) Bokovoy, Shoreview...
John McAtee, Jr.
April 3, 2026
John Carter McAtee, age 76 of Elkhart, IN passed away at his home surrounded by family on Friday, April 3,2026. John Jr was born on December 6, 1949, in Terre Haute, IN to Virginia K. (Crutchfield) and John C. McAtee Sr.
John is survived by his significant other Carla J Brossman, daughter Shannon N. and husband Cory Ayres, along with three...
Carol Ann Pletcher
April 2, 2026
Carol Ann Pletcher, 87, formerly of Tacoma, Washington, and most recently of Middlebury, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 2, 2026. She was born on February 20, 1939, in Helena, Montana, to Waldo and Ethel (Hay) Zirnstein. On February 8, 1959, she married Robert Arthur Pletcher, with whom she shared more than 67 years of...
Wynona Dennis
April 1, 2026
Wynona Joye Dennis, age 42 of Goshen, IN passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Ft. Wayne, IN. Wynona was born on July 1, 1983 to Donald and Kelly Dennis in South Bend, IN.
Wynona was a loving mother, sister, daughter and friend. She enjoyed life, especially art and music. Most of all she loved...
Vicki Sue George
March 31, 2026
Vicki Sue George, age 58 of Elkhart, IN passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at Center for Hospice Care ~ Esther’s House in Elkhart, IN. Vicki was born on July 23, 1967 to Francis and Beth Olson in Bremen, IN. She married Dan Miller in 2007.
Vicki graduated from high school and attended Indiana University in South Bend. She worked...
Suzanne "Sue" Leatherman
March 30, 2026
Suzanne “Sue” Marie Leatherman, age 73 of Elkhart, IN passed away with her family by her side at her home on Monday, March 30, 2026. Sue was born on April 8, 1952 to Russell and Mary Fisher in Des Moines, IA. Sue married Jack Leatherman on August 8, 1994 in South Haven, MI, together they have celebrated over 31 years...
Leila M. Godshalk
March 26, 2026
Leila M. Godshalk, age 91, of Elkhart, IN passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Brentwood Assisted Living in Elkhart, IN. She was born on March 1, 1935 in Climax, MI to William and Ella (Randall) Coville. On June 27, 1964 she married Max Godshalk with whom she shared 42 years of marriage before his passing on December 1, 2006.
Leila...
Sue A. DeVos
March 25, 2026
Sue Ann DeVos, age 77 of Bristol, IN passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at The Center for Hospice Care- Esther's House in Elkhart, IN. Sue was born on July 16, 1948, to John and Mary Snyder in South Bend, IN.
Sue was a waitress for over 39 years at Riverview Tavern also...
Margaret "Peg" Jean Ten Have
March 24, 2026
Margaret “Peg” Jean Ten Have, age 79, of Elkhart, IN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. She was born on October 19, 1946 in Ishpeming, MI, to Joseph and Olivia (Northey) Peck. She married Steven Ten Have, who preceded her in death in 2009.
A graduate of Comstock High School, Peg went on to further her education at Ferris...
Georgia Ann Kubasiak
March 23, 2026
Georgia Ann Kubasiak, age 79, of Elkhart, IN, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026. She was born July 8, 1946, in South Bend, IN. She married Conrad Kubasiak February 1, 1969, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Elkhart. Georgia graduated from Elkhart High School, Class of 1964, and attended Indiana University South Bend. She worked at Miles Laboratories...
Faith Anne Yvonne McDonald
March 21, 2026
Faith Anne Yvonne McDonald, age 25 of Elkhart, IN passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Faith was born on August 16, 2000, to Wayne and Fay McDonald in Elkhart, IN.
Faith attended Elkhart SDA School, St. Vincent and St Thomas schools. She then graduated from Great Lakes Adventist Academy in Cedar Lake, MI; attended Andrews University; and she graduated in...
Sara Jean Collins
March 21, 2026
Sara Jean Collins of Elkhart, IN formerly of Delta, CO passed away at the age of 50 on Saturday, March 21, 2026, with family by her side at the Center for Hospice Care- Esther’s House in Elkhart, IN. She was born on October 20, 1975.
Sara worked for several years at C&J Café in Delta, CO. She enjoyed hiking in the...
Randall Carson Wampler
March 20, 2026
Randall Carson Wampler, age 90 of Bristol, IN passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026 at the Center for Hospice Care – Esther’s House in Elkhart, IN. Randall was born on September 18, 1935 to Raymond Carson and Clarice Wampler in Pikeville, TN.
Randall honorably served his country in the United States Marines. He earned the National Defense Service Medal and...
Leonard Russell, Jr
March 18, 2026
Leonard Daniel Russell, Jr., age 77 of South Bend, IN formerly of Elkhart, IN passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at Center for Hospice Care -Ernestine Raclin House in Mishawaka, IN. Leonard was born on May 10, 1948 to Leonard and Jane Russell in Elkhart, IN. He married the love of his life Lynne Harwood on June 3, 1983...
Walter Hudkins
March 17, 2026
Walter Hudkins, age 87, of Cassopolis, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. He was born on August 26, 1938 in Kewanna, IN to Walter and Lucille (Frauhiger) Hudkins. He married the love of his life Patricia "Pat" Claire Deisenroth on August 17, 1963. They have been married 62 years, and she preceded him in death on February...
Richard "Rick" Lent
March 16, 2026
Richard “Rick” Allen Lent, age 81 of Union, MI passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, March 16, 2026. Rick was born on May 6, 1944 to Otis “Ted” and Isabel R. Lent in Akron, OH. Rick married the love of his life and his high school sweetheart Kay Kronenthal on August 6, 1966 at St....
