Idella "Donna" Campbell
November 2, 2021
Idella M. “Donna” Campbell, age 85, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday November 2, 2021 at Golden Living Center, Elkhart. She was born September 11, 1936 in Goshen, IN to Harold and Mary VanderWey.
Idella graduated from Elkhart High School class of 1954 and retired from Olan Mills Studio.
Surviving is her son, Bret (Joyce) Deckard...
Donald L. Estridge
November 2, 2021
Donald L. Estridge, age 74, of Bristol passed away on Tuesday November 2, 2021 at the Ernestine Raclin Hospice House in Mishawaka. Don was born on February 23, 1947 to Paul and Gladys Estridge in Manchester, Kentucky. Don married Arthea Good on October 4, 1975 in Elkhart.
Don honorably served his country in the US Army. He...
Ann G. Checkley
November 1, 2021
Ann G. Checkley, 78, of Middlebury, passed away Monday November 1, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born December 7, 1942 in Beech Grove, IN to Gunnar and Verna Erickson. She married James Checkley on July 8, 1962 at Augustana Lutheran Elkhart
Ann graduated from Bristol High School. She was a full-time wife...
John Henry Krallman, Jr.
October 27, 2021
John Henry Krallman, Jr, age 89 of Elkhart passed away on October 27, 2021 at his home. John was born on January 17, 1932 to John Henry and Ethel Krallman in Elkhart.
John loved his country and honorably served in the United States Army during the Korean conflict and was awarded a purple heart. He retired from...
George Anthony Fortino
October 27, 2021
George Anthony Fortino, 81, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Ernestine Raclin House Center for Hospice in Mishawaka. He was born on January 13, 1940 in Elkhart to Frank and Mary Fortino. George married Sandra Kemble at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bristol, IN.
George was co-owner/president of St. John’s Business Machine and Ft....
Linda Lee Whelchel
October 26, 2021
Linda Lee Whelchel, age 63, of Bristol passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on June 26, 1958 to Stanley and Martha Stryjewski in Chicago, IL. She married Thomas “Dan” Whelchel on May 13, 1995 in Lansing, IL he preceded her in death in 2009.
Linda formerly...
Maxine Lucille Stump
October 25, 2021
Maxine Lucille Stump, age 95, of Elkhart, passed away Monday Oct. 25, 2021 at Hubbard Hill Estates, Elkhart. She was born January 3, 1926 in Elkhart to Albert and Alma Ort. She married Ronald Barton Stump on August 3, 1947 in Elkhart
Maxine was a homemaker and loving wife and mother to 6 children. She enjoyed playing...
Norma Jean Dull
October 24, 2021
Norma Jean Dull, age 85, of Elkhart, passed away from Lewy Body Dementia on Sunday October 24, 2021. She was at her home surrounded by her family. Norma was born February 16, 1936 in Elkhart to William and Vivian Robinson. She married her second husband, Donald Dull in Elkhart on January 6, 1961.
Norma attended Elkhart High...
Merry W. Hibshman
October 23, 2021
Merry W. Hibshman, age 88, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday Oct. 23, 2021 at Millers Merry Manor, Wakarusa. She was born November 14, 1932 in Montgomery, MI to Clarence A. and W. Maxine Ferrier. She married Otis Harold Hibshman on May 6, 1950 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Elkhart, he preceded her in death on June 23,...
Leslie A. Mayfield
October 23, 2021
Leslie Allison (Durnell) Mayfield, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 23, 2021, after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Leslie was born in Sturgis, Michigan on October 3, 1946 to Beatrice (Barber) and Grant (“Bud”) Durnell, who both predeceased her. She was also predeceased by her only sibling, Dennis G. Durnell.
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Amy Elizabeth Miller
October 23, 2021
Amy Elizabeth Miller, age 57, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday October 23, 2021 at her home. She was born September 30, 1964 in Elkhart to Charles “Red”, Jr. and Barbara Ann Miller.
Amy graduated from Ball State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. She was a Severe Disabilities Teacher for the Elkhart Community Schools. Amy was...
Janet N. (Willman) Reed
October 20, 2021
Janet N. Reed, age 84, of Bristol, passed away Wednesday October 20, 2021 at Center for Hospice Care Raclin House in Mishawaka. She was born December 11, 1936 in Hartford City, IN to Kenneth R. and Marguerite E. Willman. She married Philip B. Reed in Illinois on April 19, 1958.
Janet received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education...
Marian "Mimi" Knispel
October 20, 2021
The world has lost another of the "Greatest Generation." Marian (Mimi) Knispel died on October 20, 2021. A mom, a friend, a mentor and a brilliant 90-year-old sweet soul. She had such a quick wit and easily commanded the attention of many a room with her amazing personality. The room at her house for learning never closed to the...
Sarah "Sally" Ann (Van Amber) Bliss
October 15, 2021
Sarah Ann (Van Amber) Bliss, known as Sally, was born March 7, 1935 in Syracuse, New York to Dorothy Ann (Seely) and Wesley D. Van Amber. She met Orbra Walter Bliss at Homer Bible Conference when she was 14 and he was 15 in 1949. They both wanted to become missionaries and eventually married on June 6, ...
Heloise L. Fletcher
October 12, 2021
Heloise L. Fletcher, age 75, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday Oct. 12, 2021 at Raclin House, Center for Hospice Care, Mishawaka. She was born May 26, 1946 in Peru, IN to Leland and Evelyn Fletcher. She married Mounir Almasri on June 26, 1981.
Heloise enjoyed listening to gospel music and music from the 50’s and 60’s genre....
Nancy Sue Compton
October 12, 2021
Nancy Sue Compton, age 70, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday October 12, 2021 at her home. She was born Apr. 28, 1951 in Goshen, IN to Kenneth and Betty Lechlitner. She married Gordon E. “Kim” Compton on August 11, 2006, he preceded her in death on Aug. 21, 2019.
Nancy graduated from Jefferson High School class of...
Daryl S. Wade
October 10, 2021
Daryl Spidel Wade, age 68, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 30, 1952 in Elkhart to George and Mary Grace Wade. Daryl married Carol Hay on June 18, 1987, she preceded him in death on April 13, 2021.Daryl worked in a warehouse/ logistics; he...
Leno Morales
October 6, 2021
Leno Morales, age 35 of Elkhart passed away on October 6, 2021 at Indiana University Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Leno was born on April 12, 1986 in Los Angeles, California.
Leno attended Elkhart Central High School, he enjoyed cooking, drawing and painting. He was a machine operator at Genesis Products in Elkhart. He loved spending time with...
John Leroy Toy
October 2, 2021
John LeroyToy, age 55, of Elkhart passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. John was born to James Leroy and Barbara Jean Toy on December 9, 1965 in Pasadena, CA. He married Debbie Lynn Pence on October 31, 2001.
John worked at Forest River as a supervisor in...
Johnny Dale Carr
October 1, 2021
Johnny Dale Carr, 51, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021 at Goshen Hospital. He was born July 3, 1970 in Elkhart to Daniel J. Carr, Sr. and Bonnie Barton.
Johnny worked in the RV manufacturing business. He was a member of Granger Community Church in Elkhart. He enjoyed going to Cedar Point Amusement Park and...
