Carolyn Ruth Negrete
September 5, 2026
Carolyn Ruth Negrete, age 70, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN with her family by her side. Carol was born on August 24, 1956 in Corbin, KY to Robert and Alice Ledford. She married Peter Negrete on January 28, 1977 in Elkhart, IN, he preceded her in death on...
George S. Dyer
September 5, 2026
George S. Dyer, 77, peacefully passed away at home on September 5, 2026. A longtime resident of Elkhart, Indiana, George and his wife, Shirley, also spent their winters in Estero, Florida, where they enjoyed many years of retirement, friendships, and competition on the pickleball court and golf course.
George was born October 7, 1948, in Logan, West Virginia, to Homer and...
Mario "Gordo" Castro Martinez
September 4, 2026
Mario Castro Martinez, age 57 of Elkhart, IN passed away with his family by his side on Friday, September 4, 2026. He was born on June 3, 1969 in Mexico City, Mexico to Mario Castro and Yolanda Martinez. He married the love of his life on April 11, 1990 in Mexico and he professed his love to her 25 years...
Christian J. Weber
August 31, 2026
Christian Joseph Weber , 95, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed peacefully to Heaven on Monday, August 31, 2026 after suffering first a broken arm and then a stroke during the summer. He was just one or two days short of his 96th birthday. He had been unresponsive for some days, but in his final moments, he pursed his lips several times...
Judith Ann Hughes
August 30, 2026
Judith Ann Hughes, age 81, of Cassopolis, MI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 30, 2026, in Elkhart, IN. She was born on February 3, 1945 in Allegan, MI to Gerald and Orrie Dean. On April 22, 1989, she married Jack Hughes at Bethel United Methodist Church in Elkhart, IN.
Judy worked for many years as a bookkeeper for Hess Financial...
William "Coach Bill" Doba
August 28, 2026
Coach William “Bill” Doba, a beloved coach, educator, mentor and family man whose four-decade career in football touched countless young athletes, passed away Friday, August 28, 2026 .
Born September 7, 1940, in South Bend, Indiana, Bill grew up in nearby New Carlisle and graduated from New Carlisle High School in 1958. He was an accomplished multi-sport athlete, lettering in football,...
Maria Carmela Cataldo
August 28, 2026
Maria Carmela Cataldo, age 96, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, August 28, 2026 at her home. She was born August 11, 1930, in Gerace, Reggio Calabria, Italy, to Giuseppe and Concetta Lacopo. She married Antonio Cataldo on December 23, 1950, in Gerace, Italy. Her husband came to America in September 1962, and Maria and the children came...
Cary Maurice Forester Tricarico
August 25, 2026
Cary Maurice Forester Tricarico, age 65 of Connersville, IN passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at the Center for Hospice Care- Esther’s House in Elkhart, IN. He was born on March 2, 1961 in Los Angeles, CA to Kenneth and Rhoda, and was raised by Rhoda and his dad, John Tricarico.
Cary was known...
Randy Allen Kistler
August 23, 2026
Randy Allen Kistler, age 73 of Middlebury, IN passed away with his family by his side at Center for Hospice Care – Esther’s House in Elkhart, IN. Randy was born on September 17, 1952 to Arthur and Dolly Kistler in Marion, IN. Randy married the love of his life, Brenda Lee Snow on March 11, 1984 in Huntington, IN, she...
Adam Bossnack
August 23, 2026
Adam Bossnack, age 89, of Elkhart, IN passed away with his wife by his side on Sunday, August 23, 2026. Adam was born on May 7,1937 to Jakob and Helene Bossnack in Eastern Europe. Adam married the love of his life, Rosa Lee Harris on October 23, 1965 at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church in Elkhart, IN.
Adam graduated from high...
David Wayne Crum
August 20, 2026
David Wayne Crum, age 74, of Osceola, IN passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at Center for Hospice - Raclin House in Mishawaka, IN. He was born on September 29, 1951 in South Bend, IN to James and Ruth Crum. On January 1, 2008, he married Pam Lovely.
Being the mechanically inclined man that he was, David spent his free...
Mary Alice Robbins
August 19, 2026
Mary Alice Robbins, age 79, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday August 19, 2026 at Esther’s House, Center for Hospice in Elkhart. She was born April 10, 1947 in Michigan City, IN to Forrest Leonard, Sr and Elizabeth Grace Flynn.
Mary worked in the RV industry as a cabinet maker, and she worked as a security guard for the Willows in Goshen....
Aurora Michelle Rapalski
August 17, 2026
Aurora Michelle Rapalski was still born on August 17, 2026 at Elkhart General Hospital. She is survived by her parents, Joe Rapalski and Holly Combs-Nolen, siblings, Makayla Little, Landon Burger and Lillian Burger.
There will be no services at this time.
Conrad Lee Kubasiak
August 17, 2026
Conrad Lee Kubasiak died August 17, 2026, at Wellbrooke Assisted Living in South Bend, IN. He was predeceased by his wife, Georgia Ann Kubasiak, on March 23, 2026. They are survived by their daughter Kristin Kubasiak of Evanston, IL.
Conrad was born August 16, 1937, to Edward and Evelyn Ross Kubasiak in Sturgis, MI. They lived in Bronson, MI, where he...
Betty Jean McCreary
August 15, 2026
Betty Jean McCreary, age 82 of Elkhart, IN passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at Riverside Village Nursing Home and Rehabilitation. Betty was born on June 10, 1944 in Corbin, Kentucky to George and Nolla Payne. Betty married James "Jim" McCreary on Memorial Day, May 25, 1963; they celebrated over 56 wonderful years together. Jim preceded her in death...
Christopher Reed
August 15, 2026
Christopher Reed, 70, of Cassopolis, MI passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Elkhart, IN. He was born on September 24, 1955 in Niles, MI to Dale and Rosemary Reed.
Christopher worked as an RV pattern maker for many years with Best Plastics, Paramount Plastics, Best Form Plastics and owned and operated CR Specialties for ten years. He also had...
Anthony Neil Young
August 8, 2026
Tony Neil Young, 54, of Union, MI, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026. He was born on February 12, 1972, in Franklin, IN, to David and Brenda Young. On April 6, 2018, Tony Married Annie Morgan in Aruba.
Tony was an exceptionally devoted husband, father, and friend. Known for his incredible storytelling, he was extremely generous and lit up any room...
Douglas R. Nichols, Sr.
August 6, 2026
Douglas R. Nichols, Sr., 71, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday August 6, 2026 at Ernestine Raclin House, Center for Hospice in Mishawaka. He was born June 27, 1955 in Valparaiso, IN to Arthur and Ida Mae Nichols.
Doug was a truck driver for Himco for over 41 years as a trashman. He was a Member of Teamsters Union, Local #465, American...
Bernard Redmond
July 25, 2026
Bernard Redmond, age 75, of Elkhart, IN passed away on July 25, 2026 at his home. Bernard was born on October 27, 1950 in Natchez, MS to Robert and Mary Redmond. He married Hazel Norwood on March 28, 1970 in Elkhart, IN.
Bernard worked as a painter for the Miles/Bayer Corporation. An active member of the community, Bernard spent many hours...
Scott Joseph Kickliter
July 18, 2026
Scott Kickliter, 55, of South Bend, IN, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026 with his family by his side. He was born on June 26, 1971 to Thomas and Edith (McAdoo) Kickliter in Brandon, FL.
Scott enjoyed a peaceful day spent on the water fishing, cars, and most importantly, spending time with his family. Scott's children want to express that...
