Mercedes Quinones

Mercedes Quinones

July 4, 2025

Mercedes Quinones, 92 of Elkhart, IN went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 4, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. Mercedes was born on August 12, 1932 in Fajardo, Puerto Rico to Eugenio Quinones and Maria Camacho. She married Miguel Carrillo in Brooklyn, New York in 1952.

Mercedes loved the Lord. She enjoyed planting beautiful...

Michael K. McGuire

Michael K. McGuire

July 3, 2025

Michael K. McGuire, 80 of Elkhart, IN passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Center for Hospice Care- Esther’s House in Elkhart, IN surrounded by his family. Mike was born on January 7, 1945 in Kendallville, IN to Roscoe and Josphine McGuire. He married Lola Marie Elkins on June 12, 1965 in Elkhart, IN she preceded him in death...

Michael E'Milio Catanzarite

Michael E'Milio Catanzarite

June 30, 2025



Michael E’Milio Catanzarite, 36 of Osceola, IN  passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025. He was born on December 19, 1988 in South Bend, IN to Michael Patrick and Monica Catanzarite.

Michael worked as a group leader in the RV Industry. He enjoyed helping others and playing video games. He truly loved to make people smile. He loved to spend time...

William Broderick

William Broderick

June 30, 2025

William Richard Broderick, known affectionately as Bill to friends and family, was born on March 27, 1957, in Hawthorne, California. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on June 30, 2025, at the age of 68. Bill was a steadfast presence in the lives of those who knew him, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and remarkable spirit.

A proud...

Fay Shaffer

Fay Shaffer

June 29, 2025

Fay Shaffer passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on March 31, 1934, in Cumberland County, PA, her family moved to Elkhart Indiana, and she lived a full, vibrant life centered on family, friendship, and unwavering love.

Fay married the love of her life, Wendell Lee Shaffer, on December 4, 1958. Together, they built a...

Penny Osborne

Penny Osborne

June 26, 2025

Penny Renee Osborne, 66 of Elkhart, IN, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 26, 2025. Penny was born on November 27,1958 in Elkhart, IN to Courtland and Marilyn Dennis.

Penny enjoyed coloring, making crafts, and tending to plants and flowers in her garden. Penny loved the Lord with her whole heart, she was a devout Christian Most...

Don Dailey

Don Dailey

June 23, 2025

We bid farewell for now to Donnie (Don) Zack Dailey, 70, husband, father, grandfather (Pops)and friend. Don Dailey, 70 of Elkhart, IN passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at his home after an extended journey with cancer, surrounded by his family. Don was born on September 14, 1954, to Roy and Barbara Dailey in Irving, Texas. Don grew up...

Nalayia Nevaeh Pereida

Nalayia Nevaeh Pereida

June 22, 2025

Nalayia Nevaeh Pereida, 15 of Elkhart passed away on Sunday, June 22,2025 at Christus St. Michael Hospital in Texarkana, TX with her family by her side. Nalayia was born on December 20, 2009 in Indianapolis, IN to Fabian and Evelyn Pereida.

Nalayia was in the 8th grade at Pierre Moran Middle School in Elkhart, IN. She was known for having an...

Sheila McBride

Sheila McBride

June 12, 2025

Sheila McBride (Keyser), born July 4, 1941, in Plymouth, Indiana, to Kenneth and Betty Keyser, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025 with her family by her side, after a life filled with love, faith, and devotion to her family. A proud 1959 graduate of Sturgis High School, she was married to her beloved husband, Tommy, for 65 wonderful years. Sheila was...

Ardith "Art" Gregory

Ardith "Art" Gregory

June 9, 2025

Ardith “Art” B. Gregory, 79, of Elkhart, passed away Monday June 9, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. Art was born on August 11, 1945 in Gary, IN to Nathan C. and Jeannette M. Gregory. On April 20, 1968, in Mendon, he married Grace (Guthrie).

Art honorably served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. He was...

Lyle Baker

Lyle Baker

June 6, 2025

Lyle Junior Baker, 80, of Elkhart, IN gently passed away on Friday, June 6. 2025 at his home. Lyle was born on July 19, 1944 to Lyle Arthur and Beatrice, nee Clark, Aman. Lyle attended school in Plymouth until his family moved to Elkhart, IN. He graduated from Concord High School, class of 1962. Lyle is survived by his wife...

Ronald Green

Ronald Green

June 2, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald Lee Green, who left us peacefully at home on June 2, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on September 12, 1943, in Goshen, Indiana, Ron was the cherished son of Thad and Helyn Green. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, who instilled in him...

Jacob Wenger

Jacob Wenger

May 28, 2025

Jacob L. Wenger, 90, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Elkhart Place. Jacob was born on July 20, 1934, in Anderson, IN to the late Ezra and Martha Wenger. Jacob was engaged on October, 31, 1956 to Shirley "Tootsie" Radtke and was married on July 20, 1957, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Marquette, MI.

Jacob...

William Myers

William Myers

May 24, 2025

William D, Myers, 87, of Goshen, passed away Saturday May 24, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born September 13, 1937 in Dayton, Ohio to Nelson S and Mildred Lucille Myers. On December 29, 2001 in Elkhart, he married Linda (Zugel) Newburn.

After graduating from high school, William proudly served in the United States Air Force then...

Sherrill D. Diehl

Sherrill D. Diehl

May 24, 2025

Sherrill D. Diehl, 84, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday May 24, 2025 at Esther’s House, Center for Hospice, Elkhart. She was born February 19, 1941 in Elkhart to John A. and Maxine J. Sinton. On October 31, 2005 in Ft. Myers Beach, Florida she married William “Bill” Diehl who preceded her in death on March 7, 2015.

Sherrill graduated from White...

Judy Ottman

Judy Ottman

May 23, 2025

Judy M. Ottman, 66, of Elkhart, Indiana passed away at Elkhart General Hospital on May 23, 2025. Judy was born on September 23, 1958, in Goshen, Indiana to the late Ed Arnold and Viola Hook. On June 10, 1974, Judy married her loving husband of 50 years, Eddie Ottman.

Judy was very devoted to spending time with her family. The family...

Robert Reidenbach

Robert Reidenbach

May 21, 2025

Robert T. Reidenbach, 35, of South Bend, IN passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. in Elkhart. Robert was born on March 12, 1990, in South Bend, IN to Robin Sailor and Shauna Reidenbach.

Rob was known to be a "jack-of -all trades." He could sell anything to anyone. He was very charismatic. He liked spending time at Silver Beach and...

Bernice Gilbert

Bernice Gilbert

May 15, 2025

Bernice Gilbert, 77, of Elkhart, IN passed away at Elkhart General Hospital on May 15, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Bernice was born on December 7, 1947, in Harvey, IL to Robert and Helen Smith. Bernice married David Gilbert on June 5, 1976.

Bernice and David spent almost 49 years together. During that time, they...

Rowena A. Troup

Rowena A. Troup

May 7, 2025

Rowena A. Troup, 91, of Elkhart passed away Wednesday May 7, 2025 at Hubbard Hill Estates surrounded by her family. She was born on September 25, 1933 in Elkhart to Wayne D. Pletcher and Neva B. Parkhurst. On February 1, 1953 in Elkhart she married James M. Troup who preceded her in death on December 6, 2020 after 67 years...

H. Wayne Cooper

H. Wayne Cooper

May 6, 2025

Wayne Cooper, 71 of Elkhart, Indiana passed away at Elkhart General Hospital on May 6, 2025. Wayne was born on November 18, 1953 in South Bend, Indiana to Herbert and Nelda “Jean” Cooper. Wayne married Lori Logan on October 13, 1979 at St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Elkhart, Indiana.

Wayne was an avid Estate Sale or ‘Tag Sale’ enthusiast and could...

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