Patricia L. Hammond
March 4, 2025
Patricia Lou Hammond, 84, of Middlebury, passed away Tuesday March 4, 2025, at Goshen Hospital. She was born on July 23, 1940, in Menomonie, Wisconsin to Barney and Bessie (Hughes) Crandall. On July 18, 1959, in Menomonie, WI she married Leo Hammond who preceded her in death on October 29, 1999.
Patricia worked as a butcher for ESI Meats and was...
Jessie Harris
March 2, 2025
Jessie Harris, affectionately known as Mickey, passed away peacefully at the age of 89. Born on August 8, 1935 in Hayti, Missouri; she lived a life filled with love, creativity and entrepreneurship. Mickey grew up in Hayti, where she cultivated her talents and graduated from Hayti High School in 1953. After completing her education, Mickey began her professional journey at...
Preston Rouch
February 28, 2025
Preston Adam Rouch, 25, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025. He was born November 27, 1999 in Elkhart, IN to Seth Rouch and Sharon (Cole) Rouch.
Preston was an avid musician and enjoyed spending his time listening to his favorite artists. He was known to be a kindhearted and passionate person, pouring his heart into everything he has achieved....
Randolph "Randy" Doncilovic
February 28, 2025
Randolph “Randy” Doncilovic, 60 of Elkhart, IN passed away with his family by his side, on Friday, February 28, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer. Randy was born on December 1, 1964 in Elkhart, IN to John and Helen Doncilovic. He married Stephanie McKibbin on September 28, 1999 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. She remains his angel and best friend...
Joseph Kauffman
February 24, 2025
Joseph Edward Kauffman, 55, of Elkhart, IN passed away unexpectedly at home on February 24, 2025. On January 3, 1970, Joseph was born to Abraham and Patricia Kauffman in South Bend, IN. Joseph enjoyed all things Notre Dame and was a huge fan of the Fighting Irish.
Joseph is survived by his daughter, Emily Geiger; sons Nick Kauffman and Ryan Kauffman,...
William McDowell
February 24, 2025
William “Moosebrain” M. McDowell, 80, of Elkhart, passed away Monday February 24, 2025. He was born July 12, 1944, in Elkhart to Roy and Mary Jane McDowell. On April 8, 1994, he married Angie Zollinger in Venice, FL.
William was a tool and die maker and retired from CTS. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing card games and hanging out with his...
Stanley Wogoman
February 24, 2025
Stanley E. Wogoman, 72, of Elkhart, IN; passed away at his home on February 24, 2025. Stanley was born on June 22, 1952, in Goshen, IN to Milton and Jean Wogoman. Stanley attended Concord High School and graduated in the class of 1970. On September 22, 1972, Stanley married Brenda Krallman in Elkhart, IN.
Stanley honorably served his country...
Nancy Augustine
February 19, 2025
Nancy Lee Augustine, 72 of Elkhart, IN passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Nancy was born on March 9, 1952 in South Bend, IN to Adeline and James P. Coleman, Jr. Nancy married John Augustine on September 2, 1972 at Sacred Heart Basilica at Notre Dame.
Nancy was born and raised in the...
Betty Jean Rogers
February 13, 2025
Betty Jean Rogers, 80, of Elkhart, IN passed away peacefully at home on February 13, 2025. Betty was born on September 5, 1944, to Robert and Frances Buckland in Crab Orchard, West Virginia.
Betty spent her free time putting together puzzles, visiting with family and playing an all-time favorite game of Euchre. Betty also enjoyed dogs, birds, and ice cream. Her...
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...
