September 30, 2021

And even has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation"

Harold F. (H. Fred) Smith, the eldest of seven children born to Ethel Kathleen (Hayes) Smith and Harold B. Smith on April 6, 1942 in Cassopolis, Michigan, was eagerly enfolded into the loving arms of his Lord and...

September 28, 2021

Pauline Swinehart, formally of Elkhart passed away Tuesday, September 28 2021 at Bell Tower Health and Rehabilitation Center.  She had been in failing health for the past month.

Pauline was born July 11, 1926 to Herbert and Miriam Roose of Wakarusa Indiana.  She graduated from Wakarusa High School in 1944.  She moved to Elkhart of that year...

September 26, 2021

John Swartz, age 78, of Elkhart passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at his home. John was born on December 18, 1942 to John and Anne Swart in Wilmington, Delaware. He married Elaine Davis at Bonnyville Mill on August 10, 1985.

John formerly worked at Consoweld Corporation as a national sales manager. He enjoyed...

September 24, 2021

Marla Jean Meyers, age 66, of Elkhart passed away peacefully on Friday, September 24, 2021 at her home surrounded by her daughter, granddaughter and nieces Ami and Natalie. She was born on January 6, 1955 to Eugene and Neva Miltroka in Winchester, IN. To know Marla Jean was to love Marla Jean. Her bark was always bigger than her...

September 21, 2021

Ricky L. Wing, age 62, of Elkhart passed away on September 21, 2021 at Goshen Hospital. Ricky was born September 3, 1959 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Ricky formerly worked for Skyline RV industries. He enjoyed working with his son at KW Lawncare, gardening and going to the beach. He had a huge collection of Hot Wheel cars. His...

September 21, 2021

Jerry J. Graddy passed away peacefully on September 21, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.  Born on March 20, 1931 to parents Oliver & Minnie (Fielder-Brown) Graddy, in Hoxie, Arkansas. Jerry was raised during the Great Depression picking cotton with help from his 4 older brothers and 1 older sister.   Outliving all siblings and being...

September 19, 2021

William E. Goodsene, 91, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday Sep. 19, 2021 at home with his loving wife by his side. He was born Dec. 31, 1929 in Elkhart to Shirley “Bud” and Beulah (Mitchell) Goodsene. He married Elsie Kiefer on Oct. 1, 1971 in Elkhart. She preceded him in death in April 2000. He married Violet Sailor on...

September 15, 2021

Garnet Juanita Borror, age 87, of Liberty, South Carolina passed away at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC. Garnet was born on September 20, 1933 in Indianapolis, IN to William and Velma Borror. She was born at her grandmother’s house, and was the third girl born to her parents.

Garnet was 4 years old when she started...

September 15, 2021

Michael Ray Schmidt, age 59, of Goshen passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at his home. Mike was born on May 29, 1962 to Harold and Mary Schmidt in Elkhart.

Mike graduated from Concord High School and worked at Meijer in the central kitchen. He enjoyed RC cars, drag racing and fishing. He loved spending time...

September 12, 2021

Joyce Marie Wilson, 81, of Bristol, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at her sister’s home surrounded by family. She was born on October 12, 1939 to Clifford and Blanche Black. She married Clayton B. Wilson in January of 1977.

In her youth Joyce worked in the RV industry and enjoyed babysitting. She loved spending time...

September 11, 2021

Patricia Ann Livingston, age 84 of Elkhart passed away at her home surrounded by her family. Patricia was born on November 4, 1936 to Glenn and Lucille Flanders in Anderson, Indiana. She married Jack Livingston on December 24, 1994.

In Patricia’s younger years she was one of the early parents of ADEC and she helped in its...

September 10, 2021

Mary L. Black, 92, of Dowagiac, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart, IN. Mary was born on March 25, 1929 to Harry and Theda Blake in Fredonia, PA. She married Walter L. Black on October 16, 1949 in the Methodist Church of Fredonia, PA., he passed away on February 24,...

September 5, 2021

Stephen Louis Nagy, age 70, of Elkhart passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital. Steve was born on October 13, 1950 in Elkhart to Louis and Virginia Nagy.

Steve honorably served his country in the United States Air Force. He was formerly a foreman at Coachmen RV. He enjoyed being outdoors from hunting...

September 1, 2021

Esther Jean Scott Peterson recently passed after a short illness. She was just 20 days shy of her 97th birthday.  Formerly a long-time resident of West Chester, PA, she was residing at The Laurels, Goshen IN.

She was previously married to Eddie Peterson of West Chester, PA for 43 years.

She is preceded in death...

August 31, 2021

Max Wayne Elliott, age 83, of Elkhart formerly of Union, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at the Laurels of Goshen surrounded by his family. Max was born on December 4, 1937 in Brocton, IL. to Roy and Naomi Elliott. He married Darlene Rose Herendeen on July 15, 1995 in Marshall, IL.

Max honorably served...

August 30, 2021

Malik Ray Gill, age 15, of Bristol  passed on August 30, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital. Malik was born on January 20, 2006 in Kalamazoo, MI to Jeff and Krista Gill.

Malik was sophomore at Memorial High School. He enjoyed watching movies, swimming, playing football, listening to music and hanging out with his brother. He was a...

August 28, 2021

Jere Eaton, age 57, of Middlebury, passed away Saturday Aug, 28, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. He was born December 24, 1963 in Indianapolis, IN to James and Dede Eaton.

Jere graduated from Manchester College where he also played basketball. He worked for Crossroads RV as a Regional Sales Manager. He enjoyed golfing, watching the...

August 26, 2021

Diane L. McKibbin, 52, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday August 26, 2021 at Center for Hospice in Mishawaka. Diane was born on September 17, 1968 in Elkhart to Thomas Eugene and Judy Kay Sparr. She married Jeff McKibbin on August 14, 2001 in Jamaica.

Diane graduated from Concord High School class of 1987 and attended Ball State...

August 25, 2021

Mackenzie Katlynn Faye Molnar, 2 days old, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on Monday, August 23, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN to Jordan and Jonathin Molnar.

Mackenzie is survived by her parents, her brother, Lucas, and sister, Averie, her grandparents Jan &...

August 22, 2021

Larry Dean Shupert, age 70, of Vandalia, MI passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. Larry was born on April 24, 1951 in Elkhart to Dale and Ethel Shupert. On June 29, 1991 he married Patsy Hall.

Larry graduated from Concord High School class of 1969. He retired as operation...