October 1, 2023

Shirley J. Boyer, age 88, of Elkhart, IN she received her angel’s wings on October 1, 2023. She passed away at Creekside Village in Mishawaka, IN. Shirley was born on December 4, 1934 to Stanley and Martha Scearce in Elkhart, IN. She married Harold on January 24, 1953 in Elkhart, IN., he passed away on August 23, 2000.

September 28, 2023

Paula N. Hutchison, 67 of Elkhart, IN passed away on September 28, 2023 at the Ernestine M. Raclin Hospice House in Mishawaka, IN. She was born on August 6, 1956 in Portland, IN to Paul Leslie and Nyla Marceil Wilkinson.

Paula was a team mom, always cheering for her sons’ playing sports in their youth. She enjoyed...

September 25, 2023

Larry Paul Hubartt, 86, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital.  Larry was born on September 22, 1937 to Lester Paul Hubartt and Treva Mullins in Goshen, Indiana.

Larry married Anna Brown on June 13, 1963. She survives along with three sons: Derek Hubartt of Elkhart, Darren (Lisa) Hubartt of Elkhart and Brian (Lizet)...

September 22, 2023

Nevin James Houston, 84 of Elkhart passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital. Nevin was born March 26, 1939 in Elkhart to John Robertson and Neva Frances Houston. He married Mary A. Werbiansky on March 3, 1962 in Elkhart, IN.

Nevin graduated from Elkhart High School Class of 1957. He honorably served his...

September 22, 2023

Shirley A. McNeal, 87 of Elkhart passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023 surrounded by her family at her home. Shirley was born on February 28, 1936 in Grand Rapids, MI to Clifford and Viola McMannis. She married Billy D. McNeal on June 6,1952 in Elkhart, he preceded her in death on September 12, 2017.

Shirley worked...

September 14, 2023

William “Bill” Gaddey, of New Carlisle, IN passed away on September 14, 2023 at Northwest Health Hospital in LaPorte, IN at the age of 74. He was born on March 27, 1949 in LaPorte, IN to James and Ruth Gaddey.

At an early age, Bill joined the United States Army and honorably served his country for many...

September 13, 2023

Judith Russo, 87, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday September 13, 2023 at Brentwood Assisted Living Center, Elkhart. She was born on March 24, 1936 in Rockford, Illinois to Alvin and Irma Denekas.

Judy graduated from Elkhart High School in 1954. She loved raising her family and she especially loved her grandchildren. She was very outgoing and was...

September 8, 2023

Marcia Elizabth Herath, 82 passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023 surrounded by her family at her home. Marcia was born on April 12, 1941 in Joliet, IL to Verner and Esther Pearson. She married Richard Herath on June 9, 1963 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Joliet, IL.

Marcia was a licensed RN, her career began at...

August 25, 2023

Linda Jo Mellinger, 72 of Bristol, IN passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023 at Goshen Hospital. She was born on April 3, 1951 in Alva, OK to Fred H. and Carol M. Nighswonger. She married Thomas Mellinger on February 28, 1976 at the Baptist Church in Alva, OK.

Linda graduated from Northwestern Oklahoma State University where...

August 21, 2023

Gilbert Cardoza, Sr., 88, of Franklin, IN formerly of Bristol, IN., passed away Monday August 21, 2023 at Compass Park Indiana Masonic Home in Franklin. He was born March 16, 1935 in Mercedes, TX to Pablo and Pilar Cardoza. He married Ella Mae Garcia on September 23, 1956.

Gilbert worked as a plumber in the RV industry...

August 20, 2023

Betty G. Kaehr was born Aug.8, 1925 in Wakarusa, Indiana, to Ruth Denlinger Layer and Daniel Hershey Denlinger. Betty passed away on August 20, 2023 at Brentwood Assisted Living in Elkhart.

She was married to Dr. Stanley Warner of Elkhart from 1946-1969 and was married to Joseph Kaehr from 1974 until his passing in 2004.

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August 15, 2023

Charlene Esther (Hale) Price, 89, entered her heavenly victory on August 15, 2023, after a valiant battle with a long illness. Her devotion to her husband, family and faith sustained her and ultimately gave her peace.

Charlene was born to the late Charles Wesley and Esther Hale, of Elkhart, on April 11, 1934. She worked at CTS...

August 14, 2023

John E. Bowman, 80 of Mishawaka passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023 at Brickyard Healthcare in Mishawaka, IN. Joh was born on June 20, 1943 in Goshen, IN to Virgil and Elma (Ritchie) Bowman. John married the love of his life Beverly “Sue” Shriner on May 24, 1979 in Elkhart, she preceded him in death on January 13,...

August 13, 2023

Jack Harold Longacre, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Healthwin Specialized Care in South Bend. He was born on November 10, 1930 in Elkhart, IN to Harold and Gladys Longacre. He married JoAnne Theresa Moderau on June 11, 1955 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Elkhart.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and...

August 9, 2023

Rose Anne Willis, 88 of Elkhart, IN went to be home with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Anne was born on March 3, 1935 to Henry J. and Evelyn Hunter in Winfield, KS.  She married Raymond Franklin Willis on October 21, 1952, he preceded her in death on December 14, 2019.

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August 9, 2023

Danny Lee Groves, 50, of Middlebury passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. He was born on November 29, 1972 to Richard and Kathy Groves.

Danny worked at Eby Ford as a service advisor. He enjoyed street racing, riding on his motorcycles, UFC and golfing with his friends. He enjoyed BBQing with his friends and family, and...

August 4, 2023

James Leo “Jim” Knopick, 80 of Elkhart passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. Jim was born on September 5, 1942 in Winona, MN to Leo and Angeline Knopick. Jim married Kathleen “Kassie” Mulheran at Christ the King Catholic Church in Minneapolis, MN on August 19, 1967.

After honorably serving...

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.