August 3, 2023

Louis Robert Evans, 91 of Elkhart passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Brentwood at Elkhart Assisted Living. Louis was born March 31, 1932 to Louis and Anna (Berger) Evans in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He married Phyllis Jean Bates on June 2, 1961, she preceded him in death on August 6, 2012.

Louis attended St. Michaels Industrial School...

July 26, 2023

Judith Ann Higgins, 78 of Elkhart, IN and Salix, IA passed away peacefully at her home in Elkhart on Wednesday July 26, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born on October 6, 1944, in Swea City, IA to Milford and Verna (Peitersen) Sampson.  She married her one true love, Dale Gene Higgins on June 9, 1962,...

July 26, 2023

"It is with great sadness that the family of Shonne Sue Durr (Slabaugh) announce her passing on Wednesday July 26, 2023 at Esther House-Center for Hospice Care, Elkhart. Shonne Sue was born on August 6, 1938 in Elkhart, IN to Howard and Allene Slabaugh. She was their only child and the apple of their eye and their joy.

July 19, 2023

Albena “Ann” Vahala, 93 of Elkhart passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her family. Ann was born on February 28, 1930 in Pleasant City, Ohio to August and Mary (Petkash) Mailot. She married Edward A. Vahala on April 18, 1953 in Byesville, OH.

After many years of purportedly walking through the...

July 9, 2023

Barbara Louise Gaskill, 86 of Elkhart, IN passed away on July 9, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital. Barbara was born on April 5, 1937 in Three Rivers, MI to John and Josephine Simone. She married Jack Gaskill on September 1, 1956 in Elkhart, IN.

Barbara worked at Westview Florist for over 30 years She was a member...

July 7, 2023

Evelyn Louise Dodge, 96 of Elkhart passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023 at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart, IN. She was born March 30, 1927 in Hicksville, OH to Tellis Herman and Eula (Moore) Carey.

Evelyn was a soda jerk from 1944-1945 at Huffman’s Drug Store in Hicksville, OH. She attended Elkhart Business College in 1947....

July 7, 2023

Amanda Mae Tubbs, 92 of Elkhart, IN passed away at Elkhart General Hospital on Friday, July 7, 2023. She was born on July 30, 1930 to Ora and Mattie Yoder in Nappanee, IN . She married James L. Tubbs on January 26, 1957 in Angola, IN.

Mae worked at Miles Laboratory in the shipping and receiving department....

July 6, 2023

Irene Delora Elliott, 60 of Elkhart passed away in Cassopolis, MI. She was born on February 26, 1963 to Lester Martin Fordyce, JR. and Dessie Mills. She married Larry Elliott.

Irene enjoyed doing arts, crafts and beadwork, especially dream catchers. Irene loved spending time with her family.

Irene is survived by her husband, Larry of...

July 5, 2023

Harriet L. Fouts, 97 of Elkhart passed away on July 5, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. Harriet was born on June 25, 1926 in Hunting County, IN to Earl and Buryel Christman. She married Gerald Fouts on June 25, 1947 in Huntington, IN.

After graduating high school Harriet began her career working in the...

July 4, 2023

Michael Dennis “MD” Kemp, 40 of Bristol, IN passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. MD was born on November 12, 1982 in Grand Junction, Colorado to Gary and Lori Ann Kemp.

Mike enjoyed playing billiards and racing RC cars. He was a member and an usher at Crossroads Community Church in Goshen, IN. He was a...

July 2, 2023

Sabino Oropeza, 99, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023 at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation, Elkhart. He was born on January 25, 1924 in Bolivia to Ilarion and Concepcion Oropeza.

He is survived by his children: Jorge Oropeza, Carmen Fernandez, Celia Oropeza, Ana Foguel, Herminia Oropeza, Jose Oropeza, Maria Victoria Vargas and Javier Oropeza.

July 1, 2023

Barbara Ann (Wiehoft)  Murray, 86 of Elkhart passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023 at her home with her daughter by her side. Barbara was born on August 5, 1936 to Max and Bernadine Wienhoft in Elkhart, IN.

Barbara graduated from Elkhart High School, class of 1954. She still had a close friendship with her classmates....

June 24, 2023

Nicholas Wayne Woods, 45, of Elkhart passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart. Nick was born on January 15, 1978 to David Lee and Vicky Woods. He married the love of his life Daleanne Laws on May 25, 2014 at Morris Estates in Niles, MI.

Nick graduated from Jimtown High School,...

June 24, 2023

Eldon Lamar Kemper, 85, of Mishawaka, IN passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Ernestine Raclin Hospice House in Mishawaka, IN. He was born on February 16, 1938 to Alvin and Frieda (Arndt) Kemper.

Eldon graduated from Adams High School in South Bend, IN. He honorably served his country in the United States Army, where he...

June 23, 2023

Kathy Louise Rhoade, 59, passed away peacefully in her Sarasota home on Friday, June 23rd, 2023. Born December 6, 1964 to Janet Stewart and Richard Stewart, Kathy grew up in Elkhart with a younger sister, Julie Yeakey, and a younger brother, Robert Stewart. She remained in Elkhart until attending college, but always dreamed of moving to Florida to escape...

June 23, 2023

Johnny Terrell Woods, 48, of Elkhart passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on November 25,1974 to John Terrell and Pamela Woods.

Johnny enjoyed watching wrestling, he could tell you facts about wrestlers and all there special events. He enjoyed listening to music and singing karaoke to his favorite songs....

June 23, 2023

Bradley Jon Huff, 63 of South Bend, formerly of Elkhart, IN passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023 peacefully at his home. Brad was born on February 17, 1960 in Elkhart to Philip and Geraldine (LaMontagne) Huff.

Brad spent his childhood years on Myers Ave in Elkhart.  He attended school primarily at Aux Chandelles and graduated through...

June 22, 2023

Clyde Wesley Kissel, 82, of Elkhart passed away on Thursday June 22, 2023. He was born on April 7, 1941 to Clyde and Farrel Kissel in Sturgis, MI. He married Deborah on July 12, 1969 at Calvary Methodist Church in Elkhart, IN.

Clyde owned and operated Clyde’s Marathon on the corner of Johnson Street and Bristol Street...

June 22, 2023

Janice E. Dean, 89, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Esther’s House, Center for Hospice Care. Janice was born on September 4, 1933, to Charles and Jeannette Linke in Seymour, IN. She married Leon A. Dean on June 22, 1957, in Seymour, IN. He preceded her in death on July 16, 2015.

Janice...

June 20, 2023

Patricia Ann Harris, 86, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on October 25,1936 in Kokomo, IN to Melvin and Mary Kirts. She married Donald B. Harris on November 27, 1954 in Angola, IN, he preceded her in death on August 26, 2012.

Patricia graduated from Concord...