Irena P. Golabek
February 9, 2025
Irena Golabek, 70, of Elkhart, IN, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025 after an extended illness. Irena was born on July 12, 1954, in Kostomloty, Poland to Michal and Anna Wirchnianski. On November 2, 1978, Irena married Frank Golabek in Yonkers, NY, who preceded her in death in 1999 after 21 years of marriage. Together they had one child,...
Michael Wayne Estes
February 8, 2025
Michael Wayne Estes, 71 of Osceola, IN passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Center for Hospice Care, Esther’s House in Elkhart, IN. Mike was born on March 13, 1953 to Jack and Mary Estes in Moline, IL. He married Pam Adkins on September 22, 2012 at Elkhart Life Church in Elkhart, IN; they were together for over 27...
Keneth James Glore
February 7, 2025
Kenneth James Glore, 80 of Elkhart, IN passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025. Ken was born on September 10, 1944 to Donald and Norma Glore in Elkhart, IN.
Ken retired from Conn-Selmer after 40 years of dedication and hard work assembling horns. He enjoyed music, especially playing his guitar. Ken enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Ken was...
Linda Lou McKenzie
February 6, 2025
Linda Lou McKenzie, 79, of Ft. Wayne, IN passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at The Terrace in Fort Wayne. Linda was born on April 16, 1945 in Elkhart, IN to Robert and Helen Mitchell. She married James “Jim” McKenzie on October 19, 1972 in Elkhart, IN.
Linda loved being a wife to her husband, mother to her daughter, a...
Louise Snyder
February 6, 2025
Louise Snyder, 80, of Mishawaka, IN formerly of Osceola, IN passed away at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. Louise was born on October 15, 1944 in Sturgis, MI to the late Homer Jay and Anna Marie Dean. She married her high school sweetheart Robert “Bob” E. Snyder, Jr. on March 28, 1964. Together they lived in South Bend, Bremen...
Mary Freshour
February 6, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Freshour, 62, of Elkhart, IN, passed away on February 6, 2025, at her home. Mary was born on July 13, 1962, to Carey and Barbara Jeffries, in Elkhart, IN. On September 6, 1997, Mary married Gary W. Freshour, who preceded her in death on November 16, 2014.
Mary is survived by her mother, Barbara Jeffries, of Elkhart, IN; daughter...
Merle Natalie Stickel
January 30, 2025
Merle Stickel, 88, of Elkhart, IN passed away on January 30, 2025. Born on July 27, 1936, in Oelwein, Iowa, to George and Loretta Woldt, she spent the majority of her life in Elkhart. On June 6, 1959, she married Robert Stickel, and together they raised two children, Lori and Todd.
Merle is survived by her daughter Lori (Byron) Ambrose, of...
William Krueger
January 29, 2025
William C. Krueger, 91, of Elkhart, IN passed away in the comfort of his home on January 29, 2025. William was born on September 19, 1933, to Frederick Krueger and Elsie Krueger in Columbus, Nebraska. On September 12, 1975, William married his wife of 37 years, Marilyn Murphy, in Columbus, Nebraska.
William is survived by his daughters, Darlyn (Tim) Smale of...
Wayne Eugene Stutsman
January 27, 2025
Wayne Eugene Stutsman, 89, of Union, MI, formerly of Elkhart, passed peacefully after a short term of illness. He was born to Samuel and Esther (Fruchey) Stutsman on June 29, 1935, in Elkhart, Indiana. In April 1963 he married Evelyn M. Landis in Edwardsburg, Michigan. She preceded him in death on April 13th, 2024, after 61 years of marriage. Also,...
Kay Marie Riley
January 17, 2025
Kay M. Riley, 85, of Wakarusa formerly of Elkhart, passed away Friday January 17, 2025 at The Waters of Wakarusa. She was born September 12, 1939 in Redkey, Indiana to William and Elsie Daugherty.
On August 1, 1959 in Frankton, IN she married Larry D. Riley who preceded her in death on November 16, 2008.
Kay loved being with Larry and together...
Gloria C. Willis
January 14, 2025
Gloria C. Willis, 59, passed away at her home in Elkhart on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Gloria was born in Kentucky to John Willis on March 13, 1965. In her free time, Gloria enjoyed listening to music and playing music, as she learned to play the drums, and the organ. Those skills led her to play in a band in...
David Moodie
January 11, 2025
David P. Moodie, 71 of Goshen, IN passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Goshen Hospital. David was born on March 25, 1953 in Ravenna, OH to Orville and Helen Moodie.
David is survived by his siblings, James R. (Yasmin) Moodie of Suffolk, VA, Mary E. Landrum of Elkhart, IN and Cheryl Hostetler of Three Rivers, MI; 3 nephews and...
Dorothy Irene Clark
January 10, 2025
Dorothy Irene Clark, 98 of Bristol, IN went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 10, 2025. Dorothy was born on November 26, 1926 in McMinnville, TN to Lloyd and Reatha Grissom. She married Harold B. Clark on October 3, 1951, he preceded her in death on May 4, 1976.
Dorothy graduated from Dibrell High School in...
Shawn Faford
January 5, 2025
Shawn Michael Faford, 46 of Las Vegas, NV passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025, in Elkhart, IN. Shawn was born on March 16, 1978, in West Brookfield, MA. Shawn married Antonela Russo on September 10, 2021, in Las Vegas, NV.
Shawn was a pool tile sales representative. He enjoyed arts and crafts. He was from an electronic family from building...
Diane R. Smith
December 30, 2024
Diane R. Smith, 79 of Middlebury, IN formerly of Bristol went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 30, 2024. Diane was born on January 7, 1945 to Dale and Lois McClure. She married the love of her life Harold Frederick “Fred” Smith on June 24, 1978 at Bristol United Methodist Church in Bristol, IN. Fred...
Jack R. Stone
December 28, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and dear friend, Jack R. Stone. Jack was called home by God on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the age of 93.
Jack was born on his grandmother’s farm in Elkhart, Indiana on July 27, 1931, to Helen (Hummel) and Raymond D....
Candrice "Candi" Lynn Foy
December 26, 2024
Candrice “Candi” Lynn Foy, 76, of Goshen passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Candi was born on August 14, 1948 in Elkhart, IN. Candi married Thomas Foy on May 12, 1978, he preceded her in death.
Candi worked as an executive secretary for CTS. She enjoyed gardening and reading. She also enjoyed traveling with her husband in the winter to...
Dr. Stanley A. Warner
December 25, 2024
Stan passed away at the age of 101-years-old. He was born in Elkhart to the late Lotta Hopson and Alvin Warner. He graduated from Elkhart High School in 1942. An interesting side note to that: Stan was EHS’s first Student Council President and elected Most Valuable Player his senior year in football as a quarterback.
Stan initially went to Purdue University...
Maureen K. Bellamy
December 22, 2024
Maureen Kay Bellamy, 88, of Elkhart, IN, passed away Sunday December 22, 2024, at Greenleaf Living Center, Elkhart. She was born June 9, 1936, in Spencer, Iowa, to Gilbert Henry and Edith May (George) Hill. On March 29, 1954, in Auburn, IN, she married Gene S. Bellamy, whom she celebrated 57 years of marriage with.
Maureen was a member of Faith...
Walter Russell
December 22, 2024
Walter R. Russell, 90, of Elkhart, IN, passed away at home on December 22, 2024. Walter was born in Chicago, IL, on December 23, 1933, to his parents John and Ernestine Russell.
Walter served as a Corporal in the U.S. army defending our country during the Korean War, after which he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean...
