Stephen "Steve" Betts

Stephen "Steve" Betts

March 29, 2024

Stephen “Steve”  Betts, 67, passed away on Friday, March 29,2024 at the Center for Hospice Esther’s House in Elkhart, IN. Steve was born on September 19, 1956, in Carroll, IA to Cleo and Kae Betts.

Steve graduated from Memorial High School in Elkhart, IN, he earned his business administration degree from Indiana Institute of Technology in Ft....

Kathy Leigh Nieman

Kathy Leigh Nieman

March 28, 2024

Kathryn Leigh Nieman, 55, of Sturgis, MI passed away on Thursday March 28, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. Kathy was born on December 24, 1968 to Chad Lee and Sandra Kay Oakley in Flint, MI. Kathy married Jerry A. Nieman on July 4, 2020 in Sturgis, MI.

Kathy enjoyed candle making, planting a vegetable...

Jimmie Lee Enochs

Jimmie Lee Enochs

March 28, 2024

Jimmie Lee Enochs, 52, of Bristol, IN., passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Jimmie was born on January 28, 1972, to Jerry and Sandra Enochs in LaPorte, IN. He married Brenda Schwartz on August 21, 2010, at Bonneville Mill in Bristol, IN.

Jimmie graduated from Goshen High School, class...

Willie T. Brown

Willie T. Brown

March 25, 2024

Willie T. Brown, 48 of Three Rivers, MI passed away on Monday March 25, 2024. Willie was born on March 16, 1976 to Joseph and Minnie Merle Brown in Bogalusa, LA.

Willie worked in the several factories throughout his working career. He loved dogs and spending time with the ladies. He truly loved to spend time with...

James B. Bradley

James B. Bradley

March 24, 2024

James, 71, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at home. He was born April 23, 1952, in Elkhart, IN, to Wayne & Thelma (Farrell) Bradley. On July 12, 1986, he married Diane (Clark) Robertson Bradley.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Diane, Bristol; four sons: Scott (Gaby) Bradley,...

Marvin Edward Long

Marvin Edward Long

March 18, 2024

Marvin Edward Long, 79 of Elkhart passed away on Monday March 18, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital. Marvin was born on February 1,1945 in Elkhart, IN to Marvin and Maxine Long. He married Tihna Long Mares.

Marvin graduated from high school, then honorably served his country in the United States Air Force and the United Coast Guard....

Erik Edward Mast

Erik Edward Mast

March 18, 2024

Erik Edward Mast, 43 of Elkhart passed away on Monday March 18, 2024 at Goshen Hospital in Goshen, IN.  Erik was born on July 1, 1980 in Elkhart, IN to Edward Lee and Janet Kay Mast. They survive along with his daughter Quinn E. Mast of Elkhart, IN and the loving  mother of his daughter Michelle Mast.

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Everett Roy Smith

Everett Roy Smith

March 16, 2024

Everett Roy Smith, 86, of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Edwardsburg, Michigan, passed away Saturday March 16, 2024 at his son’s home in Mesa, Arizona. He was born in Flint, Michigan to Minnie (Starr) and Allen Smith.

He graduated from Ortonville High School and attended VanderCook College in Chicago, Illinois receiving both Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Music...

Joan Rhoads Richardson

Joan Rhoads Richardson

March 14, 2024

Joan Rhoads Richardson, 87 of Elkhart, IN passed away on Thursday March 14,2024 at Elkhart Place in Elkhart, IN. Joan was born on March 5, 1937 in California. She married James Richardson in December of 1998.

Joan retired from the University of Notre Dame as a secretary. She enjoyed watching old movies, antiques and gardening.

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Michael Dean Logan

Michael Dean Logan

March 13, 2024

Michael Dean Logan, 60, of Elkhart passed away on Wednesday March 13, 2024. Mike was born on January 6, 1964, in Elkhart, IN to Larry L. and Jacqueline G. Logan. He married Karin (Metcalf) on August 4, 1990, at Jamestown United Methodist Church in Jimtown, IN.

Mike graduated from Elkhart Central High School, class of 1982. Mike...

Kenneth Donald "Junior" Lingofelter

Kenneth Donald "Junior" Lingofelter

March 13, 2024

Kenneth Donald “Junior” Lingofelter, 83 of Bristol, IN passed away on Tuesday March 13, 2024 at Goshen Hospital. Kenny was born on July 28, 1940 in Warsaw, IN to Lawrence Donald and Ruby Lingofelter. He married Sandra Gilliland on July 10, 1976 in Bristol, IN.

Kenny honorable served his country in the US Navy. He worked as...

Mark Dean Smeltzer

Mark Dean Smeltzer

March 13, 2024

Mark Dean Smeltzer  70, of Bristol, IN  passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday March 13, 2024. Mark was born on July 26, 1953 in Elkhart, IN to Paul W. and Joan M. Smeltzer. He married Cheryl DePree on September 12, 1992 in Bristol, IN.

Mark retired from the RV industry. He enjoyed fishing and woodworking. He...

Shirley Ann (Paulus)  Cuvo

Shirley Ann (Paulus) Cuvo

March 11, 2024

Shirley Ann Cuvo, 79 of Elkhart went home to be with the Lord on Monday March 11, 2024 she was surrounded by her family. Shirley was born on July 13, 1944 in Easton, PA to William and Beulah Paulus. She married Roy John Cuvo on November 2, 1963 in Easton, PA, he preceded her in death on January 23,...

Maxine Comer

Maxine Comer

March 3, 2024

Maxine Comer, 98, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday March 3, 2024 at Riverside Village, Elkhart,  IN . She was born January 11, 1926 in Syracuse, IN to George and Clara Rink. On January 29, 1944 in Goshen she married Lester F. Comer who preceded her in death on December 17, 1997.

She was preceded in death by...

Dianora Elena Montiel Martinez

Dianora Elena Montiel Martinez

February 26, 2024

Dianora Elena Montiel, 50 of Goshen, IN passed away on Monday February 26, 2024 at Esther House Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart, IN. Dianora was born on September 2, 1973 in Cabimas, Venezuela to Roberto and Diana Montiel.

Dianora had a servant’s heart, she enjoyed taking care of others as a nurse. She was always learning...

Doris E. Wenger

Doris E. Wenger

February 24, 2024

Doris E. Wenger, 92 of Elkhart, IN passed away on Saturday February 24, 2024 surrounded by her family at Brentwood Independent Living in Elkhart, IN. Doris was born on March 19, 1931 in Elkhart, IN to Herman and Martha McCreary. She married John D. Wenger on March 21, 1953 in Elkhart, IN.

Doris graduated Salutatorian from Concord...

Roy Joseph Loughner

Roy Joseph Loughner

February 23, 2024

Roy Joseph Loughner, widely known as Pops, was  born October 21,1952 in Bay City, Mi. to Geraldine and Roy Loughner. He passed away on February 24, 2024 at 2:48 pm after his battle with his various health conditions came to an end. He passed quietly in his sleep at his home in Goshen, IN. surrounded by loved ones. He...

John Melvin Goody

John Melvin Goody

February 21, 2024

John Melvin Goody, 64 of Elkhart, IN passed away on Thursday February  21, 2024 at Esther’s House  Center for Hospice in Elkhart, IN. John was born on December 17, 1959 in Springfield, OH to Donniver H. and Mary M. Goody.

John will be greatly missed by his friends and family.

John is survived by his...

Dorothy M. (Dausman)  Watson

Dorothy M. (Dausman) Watson

February 19, 2024

Dorothy May Watson, 93, of Bristol, passed away Monday February 19, 2024 at Majestic Care, Goshen. She was born November 30, 1930 in New Paris, IN to Allen and Helen Dausman. On December 4, 1948 in Goshen she married Harold Jean Watson, he preceded her in death on September 30, 2016.

After high school and raising her...

John Michael Buck

John Michael Buck

February 16, 2024

John Michael Buck, 65 of Simonton Lake in Elkhart, Indiana went home to be with his Savior on Friday, February 16, 2024.

He was born on August 13, 1958 in South Bend, Indiana to Cecil and Betty Buck.  He is survived by his son Brannon Buck, his sisters, Valerie (Gary) Yoder, Terri (Phillip) Wilson, the mother of...

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