Judy E. Marks

Judy E. Marks

November 14, 2021

Judy E. Marks, age 79, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday November 14, 2021 at her daughter’s home. She was born on November 12, 1942 in Indiana to Carl and Pauline Stanley. She married her high school sweetheart Stanley L. Marks on June 26, 1960 in Koontz Lake, IN, who preceded her in death on May 23, 2011.

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Debbie K. Cartwright

Debbie K. Cartwright

November 13, 2021

Deborah Kay Cartwright, age 71, of Bristol passed away on Saturday November 13, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Debbie was born on November 29,1949 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Claude and Irene Fessenden. Debbie married Ted Cartwright on June 13, 1970 at Grace Lutheran Church in Elkhart.

Debbie worked at Bristol Pipe Corporation for...

Thomas Stiver

Thomas Stiver

November 9, 2021

Thomas E. Stiver, age 77, of Elkhart passed away Tuesday November 9, 2021 at his home. Stiver as he preferred to be called. He was born February 3, 1944 in Elkhart to Maurice D. and Doris E. Stiver. On December 26, 1970 in Goshen, he married Carol J. Wyres who preceded him in death on April 7, 2021. He...

Idella "Donna" Campbell

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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