November 5, 2020

Courtney Loraine Short, age 30, of Elkhart passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on September 23, 1990 to Wendy Nichols and Al Short in Elkhart.

Courtney will be remembered as a loving mother, daughter, granddaughter, niece, cousin and friend who made everyone feel special in their own unique way. Her laugh was infectious,...

November 2, 2020

Jimmy Lee Papa, 76, of Elkhart passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. Jimmy was born on March 4, 1944 in Elkhart, IN to Gene Francis and Florence Rachel Papa. He married Cheryl on June 13, 1964 at St. Vincent Catholic Church.

Jimmy owned the Hair & I for many years and finished...

October 29, 2020

Betty Carol Secor was born on March 3, 1933 in rural Goshen. She was the daughter of Vernon and Fannie Miller. Betty was a graduate of Concord High School.

She loved to learn and pursued her interest in art, music and her professional skills as a secretary. Her cheerful manner, organizational skill and attention to detail opened...

October 28, 2020

Rowene Janet Sibley, age 84 of Elkhart passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Rowene was born on April 15, 1936 in Cassopolis, MI to Victor and Sadie Shank.

Rowene graduated from Edwardsburg High School and received her business degree from Indiana University South Bend. She was one on the...

October 27, 2020

Lois Irene Sittig (Emery) passed on October 27, 2020.  She was a graduate of Scio High School (OH), class of 1955.

She married Edwin F Sittig Jr in 1956 in St Thomas PA, and lived in Lombard, IL from 1965 to 2017, where she raised 5 children, enjoyed 13 grandchildren, and was a great-grandmother to 17 more....

October 24, 2020

Robert David Rider, age 55, of Elkhart passed away on October 24, 2020 at his home. Robert was born on May 16, 1965 to Robert and Jane Rider.

Robert was a loving father, brother and grandfather. He loved being outdoors fishing or being the master on the grill. He enjoyed reading, especially the Bible. He had a...

October 21, 2020

William Ezra Haslem, Sr., aged 84, died on October 21, 2020 at home in Union, MI following a long battle with cancer. He was born March 16, 1936 in Terre Haute, IN to Dr. Ezra and Ruby Haslem. He married Deanna Haslem on June 21, 1959 in New Castle, IN.

William was a loving husband, father, and...

October 18, 2020

Rosemarie Cecilia Whittaker, age 77, of Mishawaka passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Rosemarie was born on November 3, 1942 in South Bend to Victor and Rose Kemper.

Rosemarie graduated from McArthur High School in Florida in the 60’s. In her youth she worked as a telephone switchboard operator...

October 5, 2020

Lisa Ann (Pletcher) (Harper) Joachim passed away unexpectantly on October 5th, 2020 in Lexington South Carolina.  She was born on February 19, 1965 in Elkhart, IN to Randall J. Pletcher and Ruth Heiliger Pletcher. She had been married to Bill Joachim since June 15, 2004. In addition to her parents and husband, she survived by, one sister, Christina K....

September 29, 2020

Clifford R. Wegmann, 64, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday September 29, 2020 at Goshen Hospital. He was born Oct. 11, 1955 in Glen Cove, NY to Clifford H. and Mildred Wegmann.  On July 17, 1977 at St. James Church, NY he married Donna Scutellaro who survives along with 4 children; Michael (Kollie) Wegmann of Alanson, MI, Rachel (Josh) Wegmann...

September 28, 2020

Arline C. Miller, age 98, of Middlebury, passed away Monday September 28, 2020 at her daughter’s home. She was born October 22, 1921 in Hazeldell, Saskatchewan, Canada to Arthur and Genevieve Chaddock. She married Merritt “Mike” Miller on July 23, 1949 at the Methodist Church in Fremont, Michigan.

Arline graduated from Dearborn High School. After college she...

September 27, 2020

Pauline Mae Mihojevich, age 87, of Bristol passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Pauline was born on August 6, 1933 in Chicago, IL., to Frank and Katherine Schuller. She married Steven Mihojevich on January 29, 1955 at Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Chicago, IL.

Pauline loved to garden...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...