Brian Schrock

Brian Schrock

May 20, 2026

Brian E. Schrock, 81, of Bristol, IN passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. He was born in Elkhart, IN on December 20, 1944 to Leonel and Hellen (Cunningham) Schrock.

Brian honorably served in the United States Army from 1967 to 1973, during Vietnam. He went on to work for the Holly Company for 31 years until his retirement. Brian was...

Rev. Richard A. Herath

Rev. Richard A. Herath

May 17, 2026

Rev. Richard A. Herath, age 84, formerly of Ironwood Drive in Elkhart, IN, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at StoryPoint Granger in Granger, IN. He was born on October 12, 1941 to Russell and Erlean Herath in Joliet, IL. On June 9, 1963, he married Marcia Pearson and they were married for over 60 years.

Richard graduated from Joliet...

Sally L. Wagner

Sally L. Wagner

May 17, 2026

Sally Lee Wagner, age 88, of Elkhart, IN passed away Sunday May 17, 2026 at her home. She was born April 20, 1938 in Hamlet, IN to Andrew and Kathryn Luke. On April 14, 1956 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Elkhart, she married Paul L. Wagner who preceded her in death on May 20, 2022. Together they celebrated...

Ronald B. Garrett

Ronald B. Garrett

May 16, 2026

Ronald B. Garrett, 74, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Center for Hospice Care Esther's House in Elkhart, IN. He was born on March 11, 1952, in South Bend, IN to Albert and Patricia (Shoup) Garrett.

Upon graduating from high school, Ronald honorably served in the United States Army. He worked as a taxi and...

Elizabeth Ann Barone

Elizabeth Ann Barone

May 16, 2026

Elizabeth Barone, age (78), passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family after courageously fighting her third battle with breast cancer. Born on July 3, 1947, Elizabeth lived a life defined by strength, resilience, compassion, and deep love for her family and friends. She was a woman who faced life's challenges with grace and determination, inspiring many through...

Cynthia Strange

Cynthia Strange

May 16, 2026

Cynthia L. Strange of Elkhart, IN passed away on Saturday May 16th, 2026, in Elkhart, IN. Cindy was born on April 5, 1956 to Richard and Marilyn Deckert in Erie, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Elkhart Central High School in 1974.

Cindy was a devoted loving mother and grandma. A fighter and a survivor, she beat cancer multiple times, all while still...

Dennis L. Mann

Dennis L. Mann

May 16, 2026

Dennis L. Mann, age 82, of Elkhart passed away Saturday May 16, 2026 at Greenleaf Health Campus, Elkhart. He was born August 5, 1943 to Wyman and Marjorie Mann in Elkhart, IN. On May 3, 1969 he married Kathy Ann Miller who preceded him in death on January 5, 2019.

Dennis graduated from Elkhart High School, class of 1961. He honorable...

David Charles Fuller

David Charles Fuller

May 12, 2026

Following a long and courageous battle with cancer, David Charles Fuller, 72, of Elkhart, fell peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at the Ernestine M Raclin Hospice House in Mishawaka, IN.

He began life, lovingly welcomed by his parents James and Mary Fuller on January 3,1954, in Elkhart. The youngest of four children, David grew up...

Michael Gregory Campbell

Michael Gregory Campbell

May 11, 2026

Michael Gregory Campbell, 65, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026 in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on August 20, 1960 in Trenton, NJ to Will and Frances (Jackson) Campbell.

Michael graduated from Kennedy High School in Willingboro, NJ. Upon graduation, Michael enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He traveled the world, enjoying various ports of call, including the...

James Edward Stansbury

James Edward Stansbury

May 9, 2026

 James Edward Stansbury, age 59, of Elkhart, IN passed away with his family by his side on May 9, 2026, after a 3 year battle with cancer. Jim, the youngest of 6, was born on a snowy April 21, 1967 to Edward and Lois Stansbury in Mishawaka, IN.

Jim graduated from Community Baptist Christian School in 1985. He went on to...

Timothy Joseph Boskey

Timothy Joseph Boskey

May 9, 2026

Timothy Joseph Boskey, age 58 of Osceola, IN passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Tim was born on January 12, 1968 in Mishawaka, IN.

Tim graduated from Penn High School, class of 1986. Tim worked as a bar tender for several years in New Jersey, Asheville, North Carolina, Colorado and Indianapolis. Most recently he was a truck driver. Tim enjoyed...

Wendy L. Singleton

Wendy L. Singleton

May 8, 2026

Wendy Lynn Singleton, age 60 of Elkhart, IN passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart, IN. She was born on March 4, 1966 to Arnold and Laura Gubi. She married the love of her life Jack R. Singleton, JR on July 24, 1987 at Shiojiri Gardens in Mishawaka, IN., they have celebrated over 38...

Janet Kay Owens

Janet Kay Owens

May 8, 2026

Janet Kay Owens, 80, of Osceola, IN passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026 at the Center for Hospice Esther’s House in Elkhart, IN. She was born on January 31, 1946 in Elkhart, IN to Forrest and Nellie (Hall) Sigler.

After graduating from Concord High School in 1964, Janet began working for Wire Design as a supervisor. She also worked for...

Thyra Metzler

Thyra Metzler

May 5, 2026

Thyra Louise Metzler, 95, of Elkhart, IN went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 from Hubbard Hill Estates. She was born on January 12, 1931 in New Paris, IN to George and Mildred (Sherman) Neff. On May 10, 1953, Thyra married Lowell Metzler, who preceded her in death on February 18, 2007. She later married Kenneth Pletcher...

Linnie A. Hilde

Linnie A. Hilde

May 3, 2026

Linnie A. Hilde, age 84 of Elkhart, IN passed away at her home with her family by her side on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Linnie was born on January 7, 1942 to Leonard and Clela Northam in Walkerton, IN. Linnie married Richard J. Hilde on May 24, 1997 and they have celebrated almost 29 years of marriage together.

Linnie attended...

Carol Leona Murschel

Carol Leona Murschel

May 3, 2026

Carol Leona Murschel, age 80 of Elkhart, IN passed away with her family by her side on May 3, 2026 at Center for Hospice Care - Esther' s House in Elkhart, IN. Carol was born on December 14, 1945 to Harvey and Wauneta McDonald in Long Beach, California.

Carol enjoyed life from being self-employed, painter, librarian, tax preparer, being with her Carolina...

Richard "John" Uplinger, II

Richard "John" Uplinger, II

May 1, 2026

Richard John Uplinger, II age 66 of Goshen, IN passed away at his home surrounded by his family early on Friday, May 1,2026. John was born on October 18, 1959 to Richard J. and Helen Louise Uplinger in Elkhart, IN. John married the love of his life, Jackie Evans on April 18, 2015 in Bangor, MI, together they have celebrated...

Ross Elmer Smith

Ross Elmer Smith

April 29, 2026

Ross Elmer Smith, age 70 of Elkhart, IN passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Elkhart General Hospital. Ross was born on August 17, 1955 to Frances and John Smith in Elkhart, IN.

Ross graduated from Concord High School, class of 1973 and he earned his BA degree from Indiana University in 1977....

Vicky June Wind

Vicky June Wind

April 27, 2026

Vicky June Wind, age 69 of Elkhart, IN passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026 at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart, IN. Vicky was born on February 18, 1957 to William and Lula Frances Wind in Evansville, IN.

Vicky enjoyed collecting elephants and magnets. Most of all she loved to spend time with her family and friends.

Vicky is survived by her...

Christina A. Kilgore

Christina A. Kilgore

April 27, 2026

Christina A. Kilgore, age 55 of Elkhart, IN passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026 at her home. Christina was born on February 15, 1971 to Harvey and Stella Kilgore in South Bend, IN.

Christina enjoyed playing video games and listening to audio books. Most of all she loved to spend time with her family and friends. Christina will be missed...

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