January 9, 2026

Francisca Bueno, age 70, of Goshen, IN passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026 at her home with her family by her side. Francisca was born on December 3, 1955 in Tanlacut Santa Catarina SLP, Mexico. Francisca married Hilario Bueno in Mexico.

Francisca enjoyed having a beautiful yard where she grew beautiful flowers. She enjoyed spending time with her family...

January 2, 2026

Melissa “Missy” Sue Bodlovich, age 45, of Hobart, IN passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Hobart, IN. Missy entered this world with love and laughter on May 2, 1980 at St. Mary’s Medical Center to Daniel Glenn and Linda Sue Bodlovich.

Missy lived in the Mentor Group Home in Hobart and worked in their...

January 2, 2026

Darlene M. Van Wormer, age 92, of Elkhart, IN. She went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 2, 2026 at the Center for Hospice Care ~Esther’s House, with her family by her side. Darlene was born on May 4, 1933 in Elkhart, IN. She married Edward H. Van Wormer on August 1, 1954 at Bristol United Methodist...

January 2, 2026

Dorothy Ellen Reber, 93, formerly of Elkhart, IN, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026, at Hamilton Trace in Fishers, IN. She was born on May 3, 1932, to Emil and Elsie Schmeling of Union, MI. Dorothy married Wayne William Reber on May 2, 1964. After 53 years of marriage, he preceded her in death on April 10, 2018.

A graduate of...

January 2, 2026

Barbara Jean Varda, 88, of South Bend, IN went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 2, 2026, with her family by her side. Barb was born on March 24, 1937 to John A. and Henrietta Stechcon in Chicago, IL. She married the love of her life, Lawrence Henry Varda on April 24, 1954 at St. Anthony de...

January 2, 2026

Marian Mumford Brown, 89, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026. She was born in the family home in Tulsa, OK with the assistance of her Father and Maternal Grandmother, Delilah Catherine Croft. Her deceased parents were Clarence S. and Bertha M. Mumford. She attended The University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK where she was a member of...

January 1, 2026

Barbara Sue Bailey, 77, of Osceola, IN went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Elkhart General Hospital, her family was by her side. Barb was born on February 26, 1948 to Olen and Beulah Adams in Lake City, AR. She married Lyle Bailey on November 14, 1970 at Bristol Methodist Church.

Barb graduated from...

December 27, 2025

Jonathan Lee Harris, 30 of Elkhart, IN passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025. Jon was born on March 15, 1995 to John and Rebecca Harris in Elkhart, IN.

Jon worked at McDonald’s in Elkhart, IN. He loved to help people and loved hanging out with his family and friends. He loved playing videos and he was a very adventurous person...

December 27, 2025

Bobbi Lee Webb, 47 of Elkhart, IN passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart, IN. Bobbi was born on November 11, 1978 to Robert and Theresa Nebelung in LaPorte, IN. She married Ian Webb on September 23, 2006 at Believers Church of God and Christ in South Bend,...

December 27, 2025

Harry A. Southworth, 88 of Bristol, IN passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Center for Hospice ~Esther's House in Elkhart, IN. He was born at home in Elkhart, Indiana to William "Bill" and Irene (Stewart) Southworth. He married Kathryn L. Blessing on June 29, 1957 at the home of her parents in...

December 21, 2025

Thomas Anthony Marchese, 78 of Elkhart, IN passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart, IN. Tom was born on November 17, 1947 to James and Rose Mary Marchese in Passaic, NJ. Tom married Sharon Stemm in May of 2000.

Tom graduated from Elkhart High School, class of...

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...

December 16, 2025

Roger S. Robison, 92 of Elkhart, IN passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at his home. Roger was born on June 15, 1933 in Montpelier, Ohio to Harry and Herma Robison.  He married Viola J. Shoemaker on May 31, 1963 in Toledo, OH. She preceded him in death on August 26, 2022.

A product of a one room schoolhouse (eight...

December 14, 2025

Richard A. Read, 84 of Elkhart, IN passed away with his family by his side at the Center for Hospice Care ~ Ernestine Raclin House in Mishawaka, IN. Richard was born on September 4, 1941 to Orian J. and Pauline Read in Milwaukee, WI. Richard married Lynda Hummer on December 9, 1983 in Elkhart, IN. She preceded him in death on March...

December 12, 2025

Charles Snead, 77 of Elkhart, IN passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025 at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart, IN. Charles was born on September 13, 1948 to William and Sarah Yvonne Snead in Cedar Grove, WV. He married Linda Fegley on November 1, 1969 in Elkhart, IN. She preceded him in death on November 23, 2015.

Charles retired as...

December 11, 2025

Jerry W. Ward, 76, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday December 11, 2025 at his home. He was born June 13, 1949 in Caryville, TN to Ben F. and Cleo Ward. Jerry married Mary Lynn Runner on May 10, 1974 at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Livonia, MI.

After graduating high school, Jerry worked in factories, retiring as a supervisor at Indiana...

December 6, 2025

Steven K. Kline, 76 of Middlebury, IN passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at the Center for Hospice Care~ Ernestine Raclin House in Mishawaka, IN. Steve was born on December 23, 1948 to Harold and Elaine Kline in Elkhart, IN. He married Heidi Kline on May 6, 1989 at Bristol United Methodist Church in Bristol, IN.

Steve graduated from...

December 4, 2025

Matthew Paul Casey, 62, of Wakarusa, IN passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Center for Hospice Care ~ Esther’s House in Elkhart, IN. Matt was born on April 17, 1963 to James and Doreen Casey in Pittsburgh, PA.

Matt worked as a forklift driver at Prime Time RV in Wakarusa, IN. He enjoyed shooting pool and watching the Dallas...

December 1, 2025

Sarah “Sally” Rosentreter, 79, of Goshen, IN, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025. She was born in Minerva, OH, to Homer and Celeste Albaugh and later married Richard “Dick” Rosentreter, who preceded her in death in 2021.

Sally and Dick owned and operated The Rustic Inn in Goshen for more than 20 years. She also worked at the Pizza Hut...

November 29, 2025