Janet Louise Coeling
December 16, 2025
Janet L. Coeling, 88 of Elkhart, IN went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Janet was born on July 16, 1937 to Peter and Clara VanAntwerp in Grand Rapids, MI. Janet married Robert M. Coeling. He preceded her in death on August 11, 2019.
Janet graduated from high school and went on to earn...
Jean Ann Demi
April 23, 2026
Jean Ann Demi, 82, originally from Curwensville, PA, who resided in Florida for over 20 years and most recently in Goshen, IN, passed away on April 23, 2026. Jean was the daughter of the late Robert and Fayetta Buell, Sr.
She is survived by her four devoted daughters, Brenda Lansberry (Roxanne Dale) from Colorado Springs, CO; Karen Wisor (Samuel) from Clearfield,...
Larry Lee Morr
April 21, 2026
Larry Lee Morr, 86, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away on April 21, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. Born on June 22, 1939, in Auburn, Indiana, to Robert Morr and Freida Dailey.
Larry lived a full and accomplished life marked by service, dedication, and a deep love for family and friends. He graduated from Auburn High School and went on...
Robert Wayne Beadle
April 21, 2026
Robert “Bob” Wayne Beadle, age 71, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on March 1, 1955 in New Port, AR, to David Nelson, Sr. and Joyce Ann Beadle. On June 19, 2003 he married AmyJo Crawford.
Bob enjoyed riding his motorcycle and quiet moments spent fishing. He will be sadly...
Jackie "Jack" Lee Shanholt
April 21, 2026
Jackie “Jack” Lee Shanholt, 90, of Bristol, passed away Tuesday April 21, 2026 at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation in Elkhart, IN. He was born December 22, 1935 in Elkhart to Ira William and Maxine Marie Shanholt. He married Janet Dee Trigg on Aug. 20, 1955, in LaGrange, IN. She preceded him in death on February 4, 2011.
Jack was the...
Brenda Lou Wright
April 17, 2026
Brenda Lou Wright, age 76 of Elkhart, IN., passed away with her family by her side on Friday, April 17, 2026 at Briarcliff Nursing Home in South Bend, IN. Brenda was born on May 14, 1949 to Calvin Jarvis and Wilma Boggs in Spencer, West Virginia.
Brenda worked for several years in a sweater factory. In customer service for Keystone RV...
Charlene Kreger
April 16, 2026
Charlene Ellis Kreger, age 94 of Osceola, IN passed away one day shy of her 95 birthday at the Center for Hospice Care- Esther’s House in Elkhart, IN. Charlene was born on April 17, 1931 to Charles and Mary Kirby in Cushman, AR. Charlene married Martin A. Kreger on December 24, 1949 in Angola, IN, he preceded her in death...
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...
