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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

August 5, 2020

Michael Paul Molebash, age 45 of Edwardsburg, MI passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Michael was born on February 19, 1975 in Berrien Springs, MI.

Michael was a mechanic at Tom’s Auto Salvage in Elkhart. He loved his family. He loved working on cars. He enjoyed softball, football and golf.

Michael is survived by...

August 4, 2020

Tomasa Hernandez, age 57, of Goshen, passed away Tuesday August 4, 2020 at Goshen Hospital. Tomasa was born on September 22, 1962 in Mexico City, Mexico to Donaciano Hernandez Torres and Celia Tafoya Barron. On September 12, 1981 in Mexico she married Roberto Corona.

Tomasa was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She was employed at...

July 23, 2020

Billie L. Coffin, age 89, of Elkhart passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Elkhart County Hospice House. Billie was born on May 24, 1931 in Arnolds Park, Iowa to Milo and Doris Waimer.

Billie grew up on a lake, she loved light houses and the water. She had a love for life, she loved listening...

July 14, 2020

Cattleya Marie Newgent, born sleeping on July 14, 2020 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Cattleya was born on July 14, 2020 to Dawon “Mello” Smith and Rachelle Newgent in Mishawaka.

Cattleya leaves to cherish her memories her parents, Mello and Rachelle; her siblings Isabella Newgent, Gabriella Newgent and Jaymen Singleton; her grandparents, Michael and...

July 9, 2020

Lucas Lane, of South Bend was born sleeping on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend to his parents Neil and Kathryn (Byrns) Lane.

Lucas is survived by his parents, Neil and Kathryn Lane of South Bend, his sister Raelynn Lane, Grandparents, Mark and Raeanna Lane of Elkhart, Laura Byrns of Elkhart; great-grandma Rhoda...

July 6, 2020

Craig R. Zentz, 59, of Osceola, passed away Monday July 6, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born September 3, 1960 in Elkhart, IN to Philip and Kay Zentz. On June 29, 2013 he married Marcia Pierce at Grace Lutheran Church in Elkhart.

Craig loved golf and muscle cars from the 1960’s, especially his Pontiac Firebird,...

July 5, 2020

Kenneth Leon Whitman, age 36, of Elkhart passed away on July 5, 2020. Kenny was born on July 5, 1984 to Harold and Wanda. On June 14, 2014 he married Stephanie Dixon in Mishawaka, IN.

Kenny was known for his wonderful personality and never taking things too serious, goofing around with his kids, fixing things, motorcycles, but...

July 1, 2020

Our beloved Elena was called into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 peacefully at home surrounded by her family.

She was born on April 4,, 1924 in Cabimas-Venezuela to Gregoria Urribarri and Francisco Hernandez (both preceded her death) She was married to Jose del Carmen Montiel for 36...