May 25, 2023

John Ray Bontrager, 73 of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023 in the comfort of his home, after fighting and battling pancreatic cancer for nearly 5 years.

He was born July 24, 1949 in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Elman and Edith (Jantze) Bontrager. He married Raquel Chavez in October of 1981, who survives along with his...

May 22, 2023

John S. Turk, 75, of Elkhart, passed away Monday May 22, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 12, 1947 in Elkhart to Phil and Jane Turk. On September 11, 1971 in Elkhart, he married Gwen S. Sawyer.

After graduating from Elkhart High School, Class of 1965, John attended North Texas...

May 21, 2023

Fortunato “Freddy” Porpiglia passed away Sunday, May 21st, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Fortunato was born on April 8th, 1935 in the village of San Roberto in Reggio, Calabria Italy. Fortunato was an ambitious soul from a very young age. In his early 20’s, he left his native southern Italian land to work in Northern Italy. in 1965,...

May 18, 2023

Carol Jean Hartranft, 94, of Union, MI passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Carol was born on March 9, 1929 in Goshen, IN to Lloyd and Audrey DeWitt. She married the love of her life, Robert Hartranft on June 17, 1950 in Elkhart, IN.

Carol was a beautician. She...

May 15, 2023

Joanne Adelle Ball, 90, of Elkhart passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. Joanne was born on September 6, 1932 in Cromwell, IN to William Arthur and Pauline Rosella Reed. She married the love of her life Tom Edgar Ball on July 8, 1951 at Evangelical United Brethren Church in...

May 14, 2023

Juananthony Mendoza, 18, of Elkhart passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Juananthony was born on September 12, 2004 in Elkhart, IN to Juan Mendoza and Martha Reynaga.

Juananthony worked for RC Industries as a welder and sander. He enjoyed his friend group The Power Rangers and playing video games with his friends. He liked the finer...

May 14, 2023

Janet F. Myers, 94, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday May 14, 2023 at Greenleaf Health Campus, Elkhart. She was born March 3, 1929 in Chicago to Henry and Marion Hall. She married Bruce Smith he preceded her in death, she married her 2nd husband Neil V. Sailor, who also preceded her and death, she married Daniel Myers who preceded...

May 6, 2023

Miguel Angel Perez, 54, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday May 6, 2023 at his home. He was born August 1, 1968 to Hilarion and Celia Perez in Cueramaro, Guanajuato, Mexico and he was raised in Watsonville, CA.

Miguel was a welder at Marson International in Elkhart, IN. He enjoyed working on cars doing mechanic work or body...

May 1, 2023

John Charles Musselman, 78, of Bristol passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023 surrounded by his family at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, FL. John was born on July 30, 1944 in Fort Sill, OK to Merl and Dorothy Ellen Musselman. He married the love of his life Janice Kaye Cupp on January 27, 1967 in Markleville, IN.

April 18, 2023

Gwendolyn P. Groves, 92, of Goshen, formerly of Bristol, passed away Tuesday April 18, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.  Gwendolyn was born on October 26, 1930, to the late Wendelin and Minnie (Till) Lenz in South Bend, Indiana.  On April 5th, 1948 she married Thomas K. Groves and they enjoyed 58 years of marriage before his...

April 17, 2023

Dale E. Gasho, 73, of Elkhart, passed away Monday April 17, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Dale was born March 18, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio to Roger and Louise (Carney) Gasho. He married Brenda Bradley on November 26, 2018 at a cabin in Enon, Ohio.

Dale honorably served his country in the United States...

April 14, 2023

J.T. Redmond, 81, of Elkhart passed away at his home on Friday, April 14, 2023.  J.T. was born on May 4, 1941 in Tutwiler, Mississippi to Sam and Irene Redmond. He married Bobbie J. Harris, she preceded him in death on August 15, 2020.

J.T. retired from Midland Ross Trucking. He enjoyed spending time at...

April 11, 2023

Carole Jo Hernandez, 61, of Elkhart passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. Carole was born on April 19, 1961 in Plymouth, IN to Thomas and Virginia Gilbert.

Carole worked for Elkhart Products for over 25 years. When she wasn’t working, she was shopping or cooking for her family. When...

April 10, 2023

Douglas Lee Mattix, 76, of Elkhart, passed away Monday April 10, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 31, 1946 in Hammond, IN to Robert and Cynthia Mattix.

After graduating high school, he attended Purdue University, Calumet. Doug honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam war. He...

April 6, 2023

Ronald Gordon Witt, 65, of Elkhart, he was known to family and friends as one of the most positive, loving, and supportive individuals one could meet, returned to the arms of his Lord and his wife on Thursday April 6, 2023. Born to Larry and Sharon Witt on August 11, 1957, Ron's passion for his church and his family...

April 5, 2023

Paul G. Sweitzer, 77, of Cassopolis, MI passed away Wednesday April 5, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Paul was born October 27, 1945 in Elkhart, IN to Richard and Theresa Sweitzer. He married Kathryn “Kathy” Kiriazis on November 29, 1969 at Chapel Hill Missionary Church in Union, MI.

Paul graduated from Cassopolis Public Schools...

April 3, 2023

Payton Timothy Lochotzki, 15, of Elkhart passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023. Payton was born on October 23, 2007 to Miles T. and Jennifer L. Lochotzki in Elkhart, IN.

Payton was a wonderful son and amazing big brother, grandson, nephew, and friend. He was an extremely talented baseball player and musician. He played for both the...

April 1, 2023

Alden Jaleel Watts, 22, of Mishawaka, IN passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Alden was born on July 26, 2000 in Alabaster, Alabama to William and Stephanie Watts.

Alden enjoyed working out, lifting weights, doing calisthenics and playing basketball. He also enjoyed watching action movies. He was known for making people laugh, especially when he would...

March 28, 2023

Jerry Al Bozzo, 74, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born September 17, 1948 in Elkhart to Albert and Virginia Bozzo.  He married Marcella “Marcie”  Iemma on June 26, 1971 at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church  in Elkhart.

Jerry graduated from Elkhart High School. After graduation he honorably served...

March 24, 2023

John Glen Homan, 55, of Elkhart passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023. He was born on January 31, 1968 in San Bernardino, CA to William Glen and Artyce Homan. He married Laura Smith on January 7, 1989 at New Creation Fellowship in Granger, IN.

John moved from California to Bend, Oregon when he was small, he...