Obituaries

Stephen J. Papandrea, aka “Happy Pappy”, 77, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at his home. Steve was born August 24, 1945, in Elkhart to Joseph and Josephine (Pugliese) Papandrea. He married his high school sweetheart Martha Croxall on November 30th, 1963, and were blessed with two sons Rocco and Stephen Jr. Steve graduated from Elkhart High School Class of 1963 and put himself through college earning an Associate’s Degree from South Bend College of...

Russell Whisler, Jr of Elkhart, IN finished his life’s journey on January 26, 2023, when the Lord called him to his heavenly home.Russell was born in Elkhart, IN on June 9, 1928 to Russell and Dora (Smith) Whisler. He married Marilyn Surls in Elkhart, IN on January 29, 1949 at Castle United Brethren Church. They were married for almost 73 years. Russell is survived by his brother, Clifford Whisler of Elkhart IN, and his 5 children; Alan (Debbie) Whisler of Richmond, VA, Marcia (Stan)...

Faye Vallery Weiss, 95, of Elkhart, formerly of San Diego, California,  passed away Sunday January 22, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born January 11, 1928 in New Orleans, LA., to Austin and Edna Spahr. She married Ray A. Weiss in 1952 in Yuma, AZ he preceded her in death in 2009. Faye graduated high school and business school in New Orleans. She enjoyed golfing, shopping and celebrations with family and friends. Faye is survived by her 2 sons, George Michael...

Yom Smith Ean, 77, of Elkhart, passed away Friday January 20, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born January 2, 1946 in Thma Puok, Cambodia to Smith Ean and Ye Sok. He married Hong Sok. Yom worked at Godfrey Marine, CMI and NIBCO. He enjoyed working in the yard, home repair/remodeling, gardening and talking on the phone. Yom is survived by his wife Hong, daughter Emily Yon (Moeut) Pich of Elkhart and son John Ean of Indianapolis, grandchildren, Jonathon and Chenavy Pich, brothers...

Rosa C. Hou, 92, of Bristol, passed away Monday January 16, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born September 16, 1930 in Liaoning, China to En Sing Ho and Chen Peiren Ho. On May 25, 1957 in Taiwan she married Edward Hou who preceded her in death on September 10, 2016. Rosa graduated from the National Chung Hsing University in Taiwan with a Bachelor of Science Degree. She was an author of 4 books, topics covering insects and fungi. She worked as a consultant for technical...

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Judith Ann (Fawley) Stickel, after a long illness. Born on May 8, 1943 in Elkhart, Ind. to Inabelle (Secor) and Howard Fawley, Judy lived all her life in the greater South Bend area. She received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Indiana University in 1965 and a master’s in public health from Ball State University in 1987. Judy worked as a school nurse at the School City of Mishawaka, Ind., and in other pediatric...

Lester “Les” Glenn Windbigler, 78, of Elkhart passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at Hubbard Hill Estates in Elkhart. Les was born on April 14, 1944 in Boston, MS to Glenn and Ruth Florence Windbigler. He married the love of his life Nancy Lou on January 9, 1965 at Beulah United Missionary Church in Elkhart. Les graduated from Bristol High School class of 1962. He retired from Bayer formerly known as Miles Laboratory after 37 years as a truck driver. He enjoyed golf, golf...

Larry Dean Tully, 81, of Elkhart, died Monday January 9, 2023 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by family. Larry was born March 13, 1941 in Goshen, Indiana and graduated from Ligonier High School in 1959. He attended trade school in Chicago, then returned to Ligonier, where he worked as a draftsman for Richards' Musical Instruments. He served in the United States Army from 1966 until 1968 and was deployed to Vietnam with the 1st Air Cavalry stationed at Ahn Khe. He was awarded the...

Frederick Hans Estrup, 69, of Bristol, IN passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital. Fred was born on September 27, 1953 in Hammond, IN to Walter and Ann Estrup. He married the love of his life Barbara on July 26, 1980 the United Methodist Church in Bemus Point, New York. After High school, Fred graduated from The State University of New York at Fredonia. Fred worked as a car salesman for Lochmandy Motors for over 18 years and most recently at Worldwide Jewelry and...

Ricky Steven Fisher, 64, of Bristol,IN  passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Goshen Hospital. Ricky was born on April 21, 1958 in Los Angeles, California to Harold “Bud” and Connie Fisher. Arrangements are pending.