Obituaries

Larry Paul Hubartt, 86, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital.  Larry was born on September 22, 1937 to Lester Paul Hubartt and Treva Mullins in Goshen, Indiana. Larry married Anna Brown on June 13, 1963. She survives along with three sons: Derek Hubartt of Elkhart, Darren (Lisa) Hubartt of Elkhart and Brian (Lizet) Hubartt of Albuquerque, NM as well as grandson Brayden Hubartt of Elkhart, sister Janet Helmuth of Goshen, and several nieces and nephews....

Nevin James Houston, 84 of Elkhart passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital. Nevin was born March 26, 1939 in Elkhart to John Robertson and Neva Frances Houston. He married Mary A. Werbiansky on March 3, 1962 in Elkhart, IN. Nevin graduated from Elkhart High School Class of 1957. He honorably served his country in the United States Air Force from 1961-1965 during the Cuban Crisis and the Vietnam Era.  He received a Good Conduct medal and a Presidential Unit...

Shirley A. McNeal, 87 of Elkhart passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023 surrounded by her family at her home. Shirley was born on February 28, 1936 in Grand Rapids, MI to Clifford and Viola McMannis. She married Billy D. McNeal on June 6,1952 in Elkhart, he preceded her in death on September 12, 2017. Shirley worked in several factories in her working career from lamps to chairs to shipping and receiving at Selmer. She was an avid reader and enjoyed crocheting things for her family to...

William “Bill” Gaddey, of New Carlisle, IN passed away on September 14, 2023 at Northwest Health Hospital in LaPorte, IN at the age of 74. He was born on March 27, 1949 in LaPorte, IN to James and Ruth Gaddey.    At an early age, Bill joined the United States Army and honorably served his country for many years. Throughout his time in the military, he was stationed in Germany, Vietnam, and Korea. As a symbol of his excellence during training, he was badged as...

Judith Russo, 87, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday September 13, 2023 at Brentwood Assisted Living Center, Elkhart. She was born on March 24, 1936 in Rockford, Illinois to Alvin and Irma Denekas. Judy graduated from Elkhart High School in 1954. She loved raising her family and she especially loved her grandchildren. She was very outgoing and was a social butterfly. She never met a stranger. She enjoyed the sweeter things in life, and she always brought sweets to share with her...

Marcia Elizabth Herath, 82 passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023 surrounded by her family at her home. Marcia was born on April 12, 1941 in Joliet, IL to Verner and Esther Pearson. She married Richard Herath on June 9, 1963 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Joliet, IL. Marcia was a licensed RN, her career began at the Evanston Hospital in Evanston, IL. where she had a love for working with preemie babies and as a surgical nurse. She had a big heart for always wanting to help others, she...

Linda Jo Mellinger, 72 of Bristol, IN passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023 at Goshen Hospital. She was born on April 3, 1951 in Alva, OK to Fred H. and Carol M. Nighswonger. She married Thomas Mellinger on February 28, 1976 at the Baptist Church in Alva, OK.  Linda graduated from Northwestern Oklahoma State University where she earned a BS in Home Economics and Sociology. She dedicated 45 years to her home daycare, which she loved. In her youth she worked at ADEC. She and her husband...

Gilbert Cardoza, Sr., 88, of Franklin, IN formerly of Bristol, IN., passed away Monday August 21, 2023 at Compass Park Indiana Masonic Home in Franklin. He was born March 16, 1935 in Mercedes, TX to Pablo and Pilar Cardoza. He married Ella Mae Garcia on September 23, 1956. Gilbert worked as a plumber in the RV industry and the manufactured housing, this career opened the doors to Elkhart General Hospital where he worked in the Environmental Services Department. He loved comic books, most of...

Betty G. Kaehr was born Aug.8, 1925 in Wakarusa, Indiana, to Ruth Denlinger Layer and Daniel Hershey Denlinger. Betty passed away on August 20, 2023 at Brentwood Assisted Living in Elkhart. She was married to Dr. Stanley Warner of Elkhart from 1946-1969 and was married to Joseph Kaehr from 1974 until his passing in 2004. Betty was a loving Mother to her three children, Jacquelyn Warner (Erik Vandemeulebroecke), Eichhoffen, France; Jenni Warner (Doug) Brown, Edina MN; Jeff (Deb) Warner,...

Charlene Esther (Hale) Price, 89, entered her heavenly victory on August 15, 2023, after a valiant battle with a long illness. Her devotion to her husband, family and faith sustained her and ultimately gave her peace. Charlene was born to the late Charles Wesley and Esther Hale, of Elkhart, on April 11, 1934. She worked at CTS Corporation in Elkhart for 30 years. She served alongside her husband as a partner in mission and ministry, providing financial and personal support to people and...