February 10, 2023

Ramona Kelly, 87, of Tucson, AZ formerly of Elkhart, West Lafayette, and Cutler IN passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, at her home with her daughter Kathy at her side. Ramona was born on August 16, 1935, in Cincinnati, OH to Carl and Rose (Evans) Clem. She married the love of her life, Dale Edward Kelly, on September...

February 10, 2023

Charles Tyrone Daub, age 80, of Elkhart, IN, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital, surrounded by family. He was born on October 4,1942 in Elkhart, IN to Charles M.  and Kathlyn Daub. He married Patricia E. McClane on October 12, 1963 at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church in Elkhart.

Charles was a...

January 31, 2023

Stephen J. Papandrea, aka “Happy Pappy”, 77, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at his home. Steve was born August 24, 1945, in Elkhart to Joseph and Josephine (Pugliese) Papandrea. He married his high school sweetheart Martha Croxall on November 30th, 1963, and were blessed with two sons Rocco and Stephen Jr.

Steve graduated from...

January 26, 2023

Russell Whisler, Jr of Elkhart, IN finished his life’s journey on January 26, 2023, when the Lord called him to his heavenly home.Russell was born in Elkhart, IN on June 9, 1928 to Russell and Dora (Smith) Whisler. He married Marilyn Surls in Elkhart, IN on January 29, 1949 at Castle United Brethren Church. They were married for almost...

January 22, 2023

Faye Vallery Weiss, 95, of Elkhart, formerly of San Diego, California,  passed away Sunday January 22, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born January 11, 1928 in New Orleans, LA., to Austin and Edna Spahr. She married Ray A. Weiss in 1952 in Yuma, AZ he preceded her in death in 2009.

Faye...

January 20, 2023

Yom Smith Ean, 77, of Elkhart, passed away Friday January 20, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born January 2, 1946 in Thma Puok, Cambodia to Smith Ean and Ye Sok. He married Hong Sok.

Yom worked at Godfrey Marine, CMI and NIBCO. He enjoyed working in the yard, home repair/remodeling, gardening and talking on the...

January 16, 2023

Rosa C. Hou, 92, of Bristol, passed away Monday January 16, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born September 16, 1930 in Liaoning, China to En Sing Ho and Chen Peiren Ho. On May 25, 1957 in Taiwan she married Edward Hou who preceded her in death on September 10, 2016.

Rosa graduated from the National...

January 13, 2023

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Judith Ann (Fawley) Stickel, after a long illness.

Born on May 8, 1943 in Elkhart, Ind. to Inabelle (Secor) and Howard Fawley, Judy lived all her life in the greater South Bend area. She received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Indiana University in 1965 and...

January 13, 2023

Lester “Les” Glenn Windbigler, 78, of Elkhart passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at Hubbard Hill Estates in Elkhart. Les was born on April 14, 1944 in Boston, MS to Glenn and Ruth Florence Windbigler. He married the love of his life Nancy Lou on January 9, 1965 at Beulah United Missionary Church in Elkhart.

Les...

January 9, 2023

Larry Dean Tully, 81, of Elkhart, died Monday January 9, 2023 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by family.

Larry was born March 13, 1941 in Goshen, Indiana and graduated from Ligonier High School in 1959. He attended trade school in Chicago, then returned to Ligonier, where he worked as a draftsman for Richards' Musical Instruments....

January 8, 2023

Frederick Hans Estrup, 69, of Bristol, IN passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital. Fred was born on September 27, 1953 in Hammond, IN to Walter and Ann Estrup. He married the love of his life Barbara on July 26, 1980 the United Methodist Church in Bemus Point, New York.

After High school,...

January 2, 2023

Nancy Jane Kline, 83, of Elkhart, passed away Monday January 2, 2023 at Elkhart Meadows in Elkhart. She was born November 28, 1939 in Elkhart, Indiana to Charley and Tursia Lienhart.

Nancy graduated from Concord High School. She was a huge animal lover, having many horses and dogs and many others. She volunteered for the Elkhart County...

2023

Ricky Steven Fisher, 64, of Bristol,IN  passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Goshen Hospital. Ricky was born on April 21, 1958 in Los Angeles, California to Harold “Bud” and Connie Fisher. Arrangements are pending.

December 31, 2022

Allan Dale Conrad, 78, of Elkhart, IN passed away on December 31,2022 at his home. Allan was born on February 6, 1944 in Garrett, IN to Delbert and Izola Conrad. He married the love of his life Karen on March 21, 1964 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kendallville, IN.

Allan worked from the age of 19...

December 30, 2022

Susan L. Neher, 74, of Bristol, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022 at her home, with her husband by her side. She was born October 25, 1948 in Elkhart to Joseph E. and Margaret R. Griffin. On November 20, 1976 in Elkhart, she married Ronald E. Neher who survives.

Susan graduated for Elkhart High School in 1966...

December 23, 2022

Marshall Frank “Groler” Kohli, 32, of Elkhart passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022.  Groler was born on July 16, 1990 in Goshen to Steven Ray and Tracy Kohli.  He married Amy King on September 26, 2020.

Groler like Viking movies and video games, and even traveled to Scotland on a business trip. He was a kid...

December 21, 2022

Oscar Bazet-Mutio, 50, of Elkhart passed at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. Oscar was born on January 5, 1972 in Puebla, Mexico to Felix Bazet and Silvia Mutio.

Oscar loved to serve the Lord at First Baptist Church in Elkhart, where he enjoyed playing bass guitar in the church band. He...

December 20, 2022

Claudia Garcia Escobar, 59, of Elkhart passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital. Claudia was born on July 7, 1963 in San Martin Texmelucan, Puebla, Mexico to Eduardo Garcia and Jovita Escobar. She married Sergio DeLaLuz Ginez on November 8, 2021 at Comunidad Christian Adulam.

Claudia enjoyed taking care of her family. She...

December 20, 2022

Daniel Alva Hunt, 45, of Elkhart passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at U of L Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY. Daniel was born on October 10, 1977 in Southbridge, MA. He married Nikki Parsons on June 23, 2022.

Daniel honorably served his country in the United States Navy. He was a Local 374 Union Boilermaker...

December 20, 2022

Barry Allen Miller, 65, of Osceola, IN passed away on December 20, 2022 at Center for Hospice Care Ernestine Racline House in Mishawaka, IN. Barry was born on December 24, 1956 in Ft. Wayne, IN. He married Connie DeYonker on September 14, 2019.

Barry worked at Goodwill Industries where he was in charge of the book section....