Larry Morris
October 7, 2025
Larry Joe Morris, 81, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at The Center for Hospice Care -Esther's House in Elkhart, IN. Larry was born on October 27, 1943 in South Bend, IN to Harry and Florence Morris.
Larry worked for Elixir in Elkhart, IN where he built skids and drove a tow motor. He loved history and...
Douglas Putnam
September 16, 2025
Douglas John Putnam passed away on September 16, 2025. He was born on December 1, 1923, in Toronto, Canada to Lawrence and Gertrude Putnam. At an early age his family moved to the United States and lived in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from Grosse Pointe High School shortly after the start of the Second World War.
During the...
James Checkley
November 6, 2025
James Dale Checkley, 84, of Middlebury, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born July 11, 1941 in Elkhart, IN to Donald and Catherine Checkley. Jim married Ann G. Erickson on July 8, 1962 at Augustana Lutheran Elkhart, IN. She preceded him in death on November 1, 2021.
Jim graduated from Bristol High...
Marilyn "JoAnne" Ritchie Wheeler
November 6, 2025
Marilyn “JoAnne” Ritchie Wheeler, 78 of Elkhart, IN passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025. JoAnne was preceded in death by her husband Roger Wheeler, her parents Leona and Thurman Ritchie, sister Myra (Bob) Gould. Leaving her children, Tracy Joseph Bouma, Johnny (Lucinda) Joseph, six grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. She had many nieces, nephews, cousins and extensive generational family members....
Young E. Snodgrass
October 31, 2025
Young E. Snodgrass, age 90 of Goshen passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025 at Waterford Crossing in Goshen, IN. Young was born on October 3, 1935 to Willie and Iona “Mae” Snodgrass in McAllen, TX. He married the love of his life Sylvia L. Kneipp on November 1, 1958 in Grand Junction, CO. She preceded him in death on...
Beverly Rose Nusbaum
October 31, 2025
Beverly Rose Nusbaum, 90 of Bristol, IN passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025 at Majestic Care of Goshen. Bev was born on June 13, 1935 to John and Amanda Reynolds in Irvington, NJ. She married Glen J. Nusbaum on June 6, 1973 in Bristol, IN, he preceded her in death on August 23, 1988.
Bev graduated from Thomas Carr Howe...
Griffin Robert McCue
October 31, 2025
Griffin Robert McCue, 20 passed away Friday, October 31, 2025. He was born on June 11, 2005 and he was truly loved by his mom, Becky McCue.
Griffin loved music. He often liked to replay the beginning of songs. Two of his favorite songs were the ABC’s and You’re Welcome. He enjoyed watching YouTube videos and shows on PBS and Nickelodeon....
Terry Phillip Knight
October 30, 2025
Terry Phillip Knight, 65 of Wakarusa, IN passed away with his family by his side on October 30, 2025 at The Waters of Wakarusa after a battle with lung cancer. Terry was born on March 12, 1960 to David and Judith "Judy" Knight, in Elkhart, IN.
Terry honorably served his country in the United States Army. He enjoyed watching sports from Notre...
Hector Arroyo Navarro
October 30, 2025
Hector Arroyo Navarro, 47 of Elkhart, IN passed away with his family by his side on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Center for Hospice Care- Esther's House in Elkhart, IN. Hector was born on May 8, 1978 to Hector and Delia Arroyo in Guanajuato, Mexico. He married the love of his life, Aurora Arroyo on August 21, 2010 in Elkhart,...
Melvin "Mel" Johnson
October 27, 2025
Melvin Edward Johnson, 73 of Mishawaka, IN passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025 surrounded by his family at Center for Hospice Care- Ernestine Raclin House in Mishawaka, IN. Mel was born on January 19, 1952 to Melvin Harvey Edward and Henrietta Johnson, in New Albany, IN. Mel married Derinda Sue Thomas on November 20, 1971 in South Bend, IN,...
Anna Hubartt
October 21, 2025
Anna Hubartt, 86 of Elkhart, IN passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at her home with her family by her side. Anna was born on January 6, 1939 to Edward and Anna Marie (Simmons) Brown in Owensboro, KY. She married Larry Paul Hubartt on June 15, 1963 at Trinity Methodist Church in Elkhart, IN., he preceded her in death...
Rollie Bunn
October 16, 2025
Rollie Bunn of Elkhart, IN., went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 16, 2025. He was born on June 9, 1937 in Lemmon, SD, to Gilbert and Gertrude Bunn. He married the love of his life, Kay Frey on June 13, 1959 in Amherst, SD together they have two children, Terry and Tracey.
He...
Herbert Hammond
October 15, 2025
Herbert R. Hammond, 55, of Goshen, IN passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at his home in Goshen, IN. Herbert was born on July 6, 1970 in Somerset, KY to Ray Edward and Georgia Hammond. Herb married Becky Hall and to this union three wonderful sons were born and later married Makayla Hammond.
Herb attended Goshen High School and spent...
Inalda "Pini" Saporito
October 3, 2025
Inalda “Pini” Saporito, of Elkhart formerly of Cottonwood, AZ. Passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025 at Brentwood at Elkhart Assisted Living. She was born May 25 1932 in Recife, Brazil, the only child of João Aprígio Pereira and Celina Amália de Brito Pereira. After High School, she completed a Secretarial Course at Mackenzie College in São Paulo. Afterwords she...
Michael J. Ray, SR.
October 3, 2025
Michael J. Ray, 77 of Osceola, IN passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025 at Goshen Hospital in Goshen, IN. Mike was born on November 23, 1947 in Connersville, IN to Lloyd and Wanda Ray.
Mike worked for several years as an electrician. He loved to ride on his Harley Davidson Motorcycle. He enjoyed spending time playing with his beloved dog...
George Lind
September 24, 2025
George Lind, 95, died on September 24, 2025 in Elkhart, Indiana, at Hubbard Hill Care Center.
Son of Marion and Margaret Lind, George was born on September 20, 1930 on a family farm in northeastern Iowa. His hard work on the farm was offset with fun times of hunting, trapping, and fishing. He attended a nearby small country school until 6th...
Janice H. Jeffers
September 24, 2025
Janice H. Jeffers, 82 of Elkhart, IN passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart, IN. Janice was born on May 2, 1943 to Ceo and Celia Fish in Viroqua, WI. She married Jerome “Jeff” Jeffers, he preceded her in death.
Janice earned her master’s degree in Elementary Education. She retired as a teacher from the...
Marilyn Smith
September 21, 2025
Marilyn G. Smith, 86 of Elkhart, IN passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at “My Mother’s House” in Bristol, IN. Marilyn was born on August 10, 1939 in Three Oaks, MI to Edward and Martha Behnke. She married the love of her life, George W. Smith on April 9, 1961 in Three Oaks, MI. Together they shared a wonderful...
Tracy J. Heath
September 19, 2025
Tracy J. Heath, 57 of Elkhart, IN., passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025 at Elkhart General Hospital. Tracy was born on January 12,1968 to Carl and Sandra Heath in Lawton, OK. Tracy married Tina Stanifer on June 28, 1992 at Heaton Lake in Elkhart, IN.
Tracy worked in the RV industry and boat manufacturing. He enjoyed spending quiet time fishing...
David Foreman Nicoson
September 18, 2025
David Foreman Nicoson, 91 of Goshen, IN passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart, IN. David was born on June 19, 1934 in Terre Haute, IN to Ernest C. and Virginia C. Nicoson. He married Shirley Ann Jester on December 27, 1959.
David graduated from Indiana State University in 1956 where he earned his BS...
