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....

December 16, 2022

Richard “Dean” Ihnken, 89, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital. Dean was born on September 12, 1933 in Dowagiac, MI to August Fred and Jane Marie Ihnken. He married his wife, Dixie, on April 7, 1956, in South Bend, IN.

Dean proudly served his country as a United States...

December 16, 2022

James J. “Jimmy” Braddock Jr., 50, of Elkhart passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022 at the Center for Hospice Care Ernestine Raclin House in Mishawaka, IN. Jimmy was born on July 2, 1972 in Elkhart to James and Susan Braddock.

Jimmy was a resident of Mosaic home where he made several friends. He enjoyed Notre Dame...

December 13, 2022

Robert W. Eaton, 97, of Bristol, passed away Tuesday December 13, 2022 at his home. He was born March 12, 1925 in LaGrange, IN to Merrill and Vera Eaton. On June 22, 1946 in LaGrange he married      A. Jean Adams who preceded him in death on August 25, 1997.

Bob worked for 20 years in the mobile...

December 10, 2022

Ella Jean Mullins, 88, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday December 10, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born October 8, 1934 in Mammoth, West Virginia to William Anderson and Ernestine “Ernie” Esther Duff.  She married the love of her life Hansel Lee “Jack” Mullins on October 8,1952 in Gauley Bridge, West Virginia, he preceded her in death on...

December 9, 2022

Charles W. “Chuck” Lorenz, 101, passed away peacefully Friday December 9, 2022 at his home. Chuck was born March 1, 1921 in Elkhart to Ernest and Ermine Lorenz. He Married Betty J. Defrees on May 29, 1949 in Elkhart. She preceded him in death on June 12, 2012.

Chuck is survived by his son, Jon (Liz) Lorenz...

December 7, 2022

Charles A. Cook, Jr, 72, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday December 7, 2022 at his home. He was born October 11, 1950 in Kendallville, IN to Charles A. and Donna Cook. He married Gayle Smith on February 12, 1971 in Elkhart, IN.

Chuck graduated from Constantine High School. He began his career and retired from E.F.P. Corporation...