March 3, 2023

Karen Sue Long, 72, of Goshen, passed away Friday March 3, 2023 at Goshen Hospital. She was born October 4, 1950 in South Bend, IN  to Richard E. and Shirley Jackson. She married the love of her life, Larry Eugene Long who preceded her in death on May 23, 2018.

Karen graduated from LaVille High School in...

March 1, 2023

Robert J. “Bob” Beers, 94, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday March 1, 2023 at home. He was born on May 30, 1928 in Hillsdale, MI to Robert H. and Celia R. Beers. He married Joan C. Freed on November 27, 1952 in Elkhart and she preceded him in death on November 22, 2010.

Bob honorably served his...

February 24, 2023

Daniel “Danny” Glenn Bodlovich, 70, of Hobart, IN, passed away Friday February 24, 2023 at Saint Mary Medical Center, Hobart. Danny was born June 15, 1952 in Gary, IN to Dan and Vallie Bodlovich. On November 9, 1978 he married Linda Sue Singleton at Dunlap United Methodist Church.

Danny retired from the US Army after 24 years...

February 19, 2023

Jody Lynn Williams, 52, of Elkhart passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023. Jody was born to Steven and Karen Proctor on September 27, 1970 in Three Rivers, MI.

Jody graduated from Memorial High School, class of 1989. She attended Southwestern Michigan College and had completed higher education including certifications in Software Administration. She was...

February 15, 2023

Judith Ann Miller, 77, of Elkhart passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital. Judy was born on August 24, 1945 to Robert J. and Anna R. Walters in Elkhart, IN. Judy married the love of her life and high school sweetheart, John L. Miller, II on May 21, 1966 at Simpson Church in...

February 12, 2023

Abigail Gonzalez Valverde, 77, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. Abigail was born on December 18, 1945 in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Cristobal Gonzalez Campos and Mercedes Valverde Perez. She married Oscar Achi Chia.Abigail was a wonderful mom to her children.  Her great joy was spending time with her...

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...