Cora Belle (Hastings) Grubb
September 27, 2020
Cora Belle Grubb, 96, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday morning, Sep. 27, 2020. Cora Belle was born at Goshen Hospital on August 14, 1924 to Delbert and Bertha Hastings.
She and her parents moved to Milford, IN where her father ran The Milford Drug Store for over 50 years. Cora Belle graduated...
John Gilbert Espinoza
September 25, 2020
John G. Espinoza, age 51, of Brandon, Florida passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020. He was born on January 27, 1969 in Elkhart to John and Sherry Espinoza.
John graduated from Indiana University South Bend with a Bachelor degree he went on to pursue a career as a Certified Public Accountant, he passed the test on...
Kathryn J. (Wilson) Rhodes
September 20, 2020
Kathryn J. Rhodes, age 90, of Elkhart passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Hubbard Hill Estates in Elkhart. She was born on July 26, 1930 in Mongo, IN to Roy and Neva Wilson. Kathryn married Robert L. Rhodes on September 4, 1948 in Orland, IN.
Kathryn received her Bachelor of Science from Goshen College and...
Loren Darrell Wells
September 18, 2020
Loren Darrell Wells, age 100, passed away at his home on Friday, September 18, 2020 surrounded by his family. Loren was born on February 28, 1920 in Huntertown, IN to David E. and Madge Wells. He married Jean Patrick of Elkhart on November 23, 1946 in Elkhart. After 60 years of marriage, she preceded him in death on March...
Martis Cordell Scalf
September 17, 2020
Martis Cordell Scalf, age 79, of Mishawaka passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at his home. Martis was born on December 10, 1940 in Goshen to Dick and Mary George. He married Tonya Sue Willard on July 29, 1968 in Elkhart.
In his youth Martis enjoyed racing Sprint cars and was a NASCAR fan, especially Martin...
Hilda Lorene (Stewart) Bowers
September 15, 2020
Hilda Lorene Bowers, age 70, of Elkhart passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born on August 2, 1950 in Galien, Ohio to Leslie E. and Hilda M. Stewart. She married Jack H. Bowers on July 19, 1988 in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Hilda and Jack enjoyed honky-tonks where they loved to...
Dylan Michael Bailey
September 6, 2020
Dylan Michael Bailey, age 21, of Osceola passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020. Dylan was born July 3, 1999 in Elkhart to Christopher Nelson and Kandis Bailey.
Dylan graduated from Penn High School class of 2017. He worked at Heartland RV and previously at Forest River. He enjoyed BMX bike riding, skate boarding, boxing, playing Xbox,...
Lois K. (Olson) Nelson
September 6, 2020
Lois K. Nelson, 87 of Goshen, formerly of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020 at Courtyard Healthcare Center, Goshen.
She was born December 30, 1932 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Clarence R. and Ella C. (Matthes) Olson. Lois married Leonard M. Nelson on October 24, 1953 in San Diego, California, after a five week courtship which...
Mary Jane (Stiver) Patten
August 27, 2020
Mary Jane Patten, age 73, of Bristol passed away on August 27, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on June 5, 1947 in Elkhart to Maurice and Doris Stiver.
Mary Jane retired from J J Babitt after 50 years of dedication. She loved spending time with her animals and helping other animals, but her true...
Diane Marie (Schmitt) Kiefer
August 27, 2020
Diane Marie Kiefer, 78, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday August 27, 2020 at home surrounded by her family.
She was born January 11, 1942 in Alma, Wisconsin to Roy and Ruth (Feltes) Schmitt. On June 8, 1963 in Villa Park, IL she married Larry D. Kiefer who survives along with her children, Kathy (Thomas) Nowicki and David...
David James Artley
August 23, 2020
David James Artley, age 43, of Elkhart passed away on August 23, 2020. David was born on March 17, 1977 in Elkhart to Glenn Robert and Georgiana Artley. On June 15, 2013 he married Stephanie Tiemann.
David was a saw operator for Forest River and previously at Heartland RV. He enjoyed playing basketball, in 1995 he played...
Teddy E. Nelson
August 22, 2020
Teddy Eugene Nelson, age 76, of Elkhart passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020. Teddy was born on April 8, 1944 in Warsaw to Dorwin and Donna Belle Nelson. On June 23, 1963 he married Mary Sommers at Grace United Brethren Church in Elkhart.
Teddy retired from Elkhart Tool & Die after 36 years of service, where...
Howard "KG" Rose
August 20, 2020
Howard Kenneth Rose, 47, of South Bend, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday August 20, 2020 at Vibra Hospital in Crown Point, IN. He was born January 5, 1973 in Chicago, IL to Howard and Arretha (Sims) Rose.
KG loved Michael Jackson, singing rap and dancing. He always loved the Lord and had given...
Russell Stutsman
August 18, 2020
Russell L. Stutsman, 83, of Bristol, IN, passed away Tuesday August 18,2020 at Goshen Hospital. He was born August 31, 1936 in Union, Michigan to Elton and Mary (Snyder) Stutsman. On November 22, 1958, Russ married Jeanne H.Pietenpol in Oostburg, WI. She survives along with children Cheryl Ann (Peter) Moord of Constantine, MI, Michael Jay (Lora) Stutsman of White...
Edward Miles Tice
August 15, 2020
Edward Miles Tice, age 67, of Elkhart passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. Ed was born on May 3, 1953 in Elkhart to Darrelle and Emma Tice. He married Annette Stankovich on March 1, 2002 in Elkhart.
Ed worked for over 20 years at Northwest Trailer Parts formerly MHS and Forest River...
Leola (Parker) Wiseman
August 15, 2020
Leola Wiseman, age 100, of Elkhart passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020 surrounded by her family. Leola was born on July 25, 1920 in Wayside, West Virginia to Malona and Ollie Parker. She married Charles Howard Wiseman who preceded her in death.
Leola was a loving mother, sister and grandmother. She was a member of the...
Thomas "Tom" J. Baylor
August 12, 2020
Thomas Baylor, age 72, of Elkhart passed away on August 12, 2020. Tom was born on April 29,1948 in Elkhart to Howard and Thelma Baylor. On July 26, 2002 he married Sandra Stemm at Faith United Methodist Church.
Tom worked for Cook’s Milk Truck in his younger years, he enjoyed farming bean and corn with his father...
Angela Marie Albright
August 9, 2020
Angela Marie Albright, age 39, of Elkhart passed away on Sunday, August 9,2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. Angela was born on March 17, 1981 to Geary and Phyllis Albright in Elkhart.
Angela loved her family and she will be sadly missed.
Angela is survived by her children, Breiona Albright, Joseph Albright, Justin Albright and Cadin...
Thomas J. Heerschop
August 8, 2020
Thomas J. Heerschop, age 75, of Bristol passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Tom was born on January 16, 1945 in Niles, MI to John L. and Stella Heerschop. He married Connie Morehouse on February 13, 1964 at St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Elkhart.
Tom graduated from Concord High...
John Phillip Wirt
August 7, 2020
John Phillip Wirt, age 77, of Bristol passed away on August 7, 2020 surrounded by his family. John was born on March 3, 1943 in Indianapolis to Forrest and Frieda Wirt. He married Rebecca Swartzell on February 19, 1966, she preceded him in death on May 18, 1996. He married Sharon Huff on September 19, 2009 at Middlebury Methodist...
