December 2, 2019

Mario E. Ponciano, 70 of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born May 27, 1949 in Guatemala to Jose Eliceo Ponciano and Leticia Ruiz Escriba. He married Karen L. Stemm on June 14, 2007 in Elkhart.  He is survived by his wife Karen and his children,...

November 30, 2019

Elizabeth M. “Betty” Williams, 86 of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, Nov. 30, 2019 at her home.

She was born on Jan. 24, 1933 in Paris, Michigan to Daniel P. and Mildred (Romaine) Whalen. She is survived by her children, Deborah (Bo) Rutherford, Terrence (Deanna) Williams, Stephen Williams, Paula (Jeffry) Watson and Sandy (Brian) Weller;...

November 29, 2019

Vickie L. Balcom (DeFreese) passed away on the morning of Friday, November 29th at her home in Union, MI.

Vickie was born on November 21, 1946 in Elkhart, IN.

She grew up in Elkhart, IN attending Elkhart High School. She recently retired from Federal Press/Precision Industry of 46 years working in the Accounting department.

November 28, 2019

Alexander L. Foris, 73, of Bristol, passed away at home on Thursday November 28, 2019.  Alex will be reuniting with family and friends not seen in a long time.  This includes Corky, who passed away earlier this year and has been waiting and is looking forward to his regular morning walk once again.

Alex was...

November 25, 2019

Claudy Mae Jones, 77, of Elkhart, passed away Monday Nov. 25, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born the 2nd of 5 children on Nov. 10, 1942 in Tunica, Mississippi, to the union of Luther and Sonora (Dorsey) Collins, Sr. She later moved to Elkhart where she worked as a housekeeper for Willard Chester and...

November 24, 2019

Romona M. Reed, 79, of Elkhart passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 24, 2019. Romona was born on October 6, 1940 in North Vernon, IN to Leland Paul and Edna L. (Carey) Wagner. On March 28, 1964 in Las Vegas, Nevada she married Howard E. Reed.

Romona was loving, wife, mom,...

November 19, 2019

Larry Dwaine Schall, 63, of Elkhart passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN. Larry was born on July 7, 1956 in Massillon, Ohio to Jack Lee and Eleanor Loretta (Kemp) Schall. He married Dawn Harris on July 29, 2005.

Larry graduated from Washington High School class of 75. After...

November 18, 2019

Wanda Mae Lee, 94, of Elkhart passed away on November 18, 2019 at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart surrounded by her family.  Wanda was born on November 16, 1925 in New Castle, IN to Carroll and Eva Louise Evans. On January 4, 1948 in Indianapolis she married James L. Lee.

Wanda retired from the City Clerk’s office...

November 3, 2019

Sandra E. Geier, 59, of Jimtown, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at her home with her dog, Mikey, by her side. She was born on August 1, 1960 in Elkhart to Robert and Barbara Garver. On February 14, 1981 in Elkhart she married her soul mate, Tony Lorne Geier.

Sandi worked at Electromation for close...

October 28, 2019

Julie Ann Merritt, 65, of Elkhart passed away on October 28, 2019 at Elkhart Hospice House. She was born on October 21, 1954 in South Bend to Edward and Sylvia Connell. She married Steve Merritt on January 6, 1970.

Julie was a seamstress at Godfrey Marine for 15 year. She was co-owner of Merritt Landscaping. The last...

October 28, 2019

Monte G. Rogers, 66, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, October 28,2019 at his home surrounded by his family. Monte was born on January 17, 1953 in South Bend, IN to Vincent E. and Beverly Jane (Mann) Rogers. He married Lorinda Dibble on September 8, 2005 in Key West, Florida.

Monte was known to many for his...

October 27, 2019

Yvonne J. Wright, 75, of Elkhart passed away at Elkhart General Hospital on Sunday, October 27,2019. She was born on September 8, 1944 in Ft Wayne. She married Henry S. “Hank” Wright on October 4, 1975 in Elkhart.

Yvonne retired as a tow motor driver from Syndicate Systems Store Fixtures in Middlebury currently known as Lozier Store...

October 27, 2019

Lydia Louise Jones, 88, Middlebury, passed away Oct. 27, at 4 a.m. at Elkhart General Hospital.

She was born Sept. 11, 1931 to Bennet and Dessie Fern Williamson.

She married Morris J. Jones on March 20, 1950 in Richmond. Lydia is survived by three sons, Wesley, Elkhart, Douglas, Columbus, Ohio and Randall, Goshen; one daughter,...

October 21, 2019

David Charles Askren, 66 of both Amsterdam, NL and Nevada, passed away Monday October 21, 2019 in Amsterdam. He was born October 7, 1953 in Defiance, Ohio to Charles F. And Betty B Askren.

David graduated from Concord High School class of 1972.  He went on to graduate from Ball State class of 1976 with a bachelor’s...

October 18, 2019

Langford L. “Lannie” Canell Jr., 70 of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital.

He was born November 3, 1948 in Elkhart to Langford L. and Carol M. (Rees) Canell Sr. Lannie is survived by his significant other, Carolyn Corbett of Elkhart and 3 sisters Beverly Strickler of Granger, Velda (Larry) Wesolowski...

October 16, 2019

Barbara H. Toth, 80, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital after a brief illness. She was born on February 11, 1939 in Elkhart to the late Louis and Marie (Horvath) Toth.

Barbara graduated from Elkhart High School in 1957 and worked at several TV stations around the state. She later worked for...

October 14, 2019

Hal Bowman, 92, passed away in his home on Coverdale Lake in Union, Michigan on October 14, 2019. He was born Harry Oliver Bowman, Jr., June 7, 1927, in Oak Park, Illinois.  At the age of two, Harry moved to Elkhart, Indiana.  He attended Elkhart High School.

Harry married Eleanore Marie Richardson (deceased) on September...

October 13, 2019

Barbara F. Risser, 81, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Riverside Village in Elkhart surrounded by her family. Barbara was born on March 23, 1938 in Mount Airy, North Carolina to Aubrey and Ida Mae Haley. On September 2, 1978 in Elkhart she married Larry Risser. She was a loving and caring wife and mother....

October 12, 2019

David Sterling Melvin, 79, of Elkhart was taken from us in a tragic car accident on Saturday, October 12th, 2019 in Osceola, IN. David was born on September 9, 1940 in Casper, Wyoming. He married Joyce Wininger in 1989, she preceded him in death on March 8, 2017.

David honorably served his country in the United States...

October 12, 2019

Roger Dale Levitz, Sr., 68, of Bristol passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on February 11, 1951 in LaGrange, Indiana to Carl E. and Helen E. Levitz, Sr. On June 15, 1974 at 8th Street Mennonite Church in Goshen he married Diana Wiederman.

Roger graduated from Concord High School...