April 17, 2019

Lucille V. Malone, 97, of Niles, MI passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 following extended health problems. Lucille was born on February 3, 1922 in Green Springs, Ohio to Chancy and Vida Ann (Crumb) Blodgett. In 1941 she moved to Niles to marry the love of her life, Stayton Leo Malone, who preceded her in death in 1995...

April 10, 2019

Rev. Douglas Keith Erickson, 79, of Mishawaka, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at his son’s home in Goshen.

Doug was born on January 25, 1940 in Elkhart to Arvid “Pete” and Vera (Reglin) Erickson. He married Judith G. McCombs on October 21, 1961 in Elkhart. He is survived by his daughters, Dana (Thomas) Trent of...

April 10, 2019

Jeannine Dirks, 86 of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital.

She was born March 29, 1933 in Elkhart to Glen and Evelyn (Nine) Clark. She married Marvin T. Dirks on Oct. 10, 1959 in Elkhart. Surviving is a son, Justin (Judy) Dirks of Middlebury, 5 grandchildren, Zach, Ben, Austin,...

April 5, 2019

Marilyn J. Pippenger, 85 of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2019 at Riverside Village. She was born on Sept. 26, 1933 in Elkhart to James and Eva M. (Lytle) Baker. She married O.J. Pippenger on July 18, 1953 in Elkhart. She is survived by her husband O.J. Pippenger, daughter, Kami (Roger) Swartzendruber of Goshen, 3 grandchildren, Leah,...

April 4, 2019

Drew A. Schlichter, 76, of Elkhart passed away at Elkhart General Hospital on Thursday, April 4, 2019. Drew was born on February 6, 1943 in Ft. Wayne, IN to Samuel and Jean (Meads) Schlichter. He married Gayle Sandels on June 15, 1963 at St. John the Baptist Church in Ft. Wayne, IN.

Drew is survived by his...

March 29, 2019

Jeffrey S. “Jeff” Randolph 63, of Elkhart passed away on March 29, 2019 at the Elkhart Hospice House. He was born on Jan. 1, 1956 in South Bend to the late N.A. and Ann C. (Bowen) Randolph.

He graduated from Elkhart Central High School with the class of 1974. Jeff owned and operated a Mac Tool franchise...

March 28, 2019

Richard “Dick” Moore, Jr., went home to his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Meadowlark Scenic (former Autumn Hills) in Manhattan, KS. Born in Elkhart, Indiana on December 4, 1930, he was the son of the late Richard H. and Helen Lehman Moore. Upon graduating from Elkhart High School as part of the class of ’48,...

March 27, 2019

Ronald L. Dannheiser, 87 of Bristol, passed away on Wednesday, March 27th at his home. He was born May 5, 1931 in Evansville to Doris and Eloise (Moser) Dannheiser. He married Margaret L. Eades on June 5, 1951 in Evansville. Surviving are 2 daughters, Pam (Scott Smith) Davidson and Jan (Bill) Watson both of Bristol; 3 grandchildren, Jenn (Rich)...

March 26, 2019

Betty Louise King, age 89, of Elkhart passed away on March 26, 2019 at Woodland Manor in Elkhart. She was born on September 7, 1929 in Cassopolis, MI to Laurel Dallas and Beulah (Messenger) Richmond. On June 7, 1971 she married Richard G. King.

Betty is survived multiple nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. She...

March 21, 2019

Jeffery W. Wise, age 63, of Elkhart passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at his home. He was born on November 14, 1955 in Elkhart to Wayne E. and Harriet (Lee) Wise.

Jeff is survived by his loving mother, Harriet of Elkhart and his brothers, Stephen P. (Barbara) Wise of Bristol and Nicolas D. (Lisa) Wise...

March 21, 2019

Janet C. Leer, age 70, of Elkhart passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with ALS. Janet was born on August 21, 1948 to Russell F. and Vera E. (Powell) Platz. On September 25, 1976 she married Harold L. Leer.

Janet is survived by her children,...

March 21, 2019

Alexander Simon, 85, of Bristol, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Hospice House in Elkhart. He was born on February 12, 1934 in Yugoslavia to Georg and Victoria (Dort) Simon. He married Magdalena Kaufmann on February 2, 1954 in Brazil.

Alexander is survived by his children, Erika (Bob) Reese of Bristol, IN, Reinhold (Valentina) Simon of...

March 20, 2019

Thomas William Csakany, age 71, of Cassopolis, MI passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville, MI surrounded by his family. Thomas was born on June 11, 1947 in South Bend to John and Mary Csakany. On May 28, 1993 he married Elizabeth “Ellen” Montandon.

Thomas is survived by his loving wife,...

March 20, 2019

Eleanor M. Kennedy, age 72, of Elkhart passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital. Eleanor was born on May 29, 1946 to Harry and Phyllis M. (Martin) Kennedy.

Eleanor is survived by her brother, Timothy D. Myers of Bristol, her niece, Brittany Mathas and her great nieces, Mayia, Katalina Rose and Shaley.

March 14, 2019

Jerry G. Edman, age 75 of Elkhart passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart. He was born on February 26, 1944 in Cloquet, Minnesota to George and Lola (Kimber) Edman. On November 21, 1964 he married Martha “Marty” Messick in Mound, MN.

Jerry is survived by his wife of...

March 11, 2019

John Thomas Pauwels, age 66, of Elkhart passed away on Monday, March 11, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart. John was born on September 19, 1952 in South Bend, IN to Edward and Lucille (Jaworski) Pauwels. He married Sarah Whisler on June 28, 1975 at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church in Elkhart.

John is survived...

March 10, 2019

Beatrice W. Nusbaum, age 92, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Nazareth Home in Louisville, KY. Beatrice was born on May 21, 1926 in Union, MI to Clarence E. and Estella Bertha (Rine) Fisher. On June 10, 1955 she married Robert O. Nusbaum of Elkhart.

Beatrice is survived by her...

March 6, 2019

Chloe Mays, age 86, of Bristol passed away on March 6, 2019 surrounded by her family. Chloe was born on September 15, 1932 in Ivydale, West Virginia to Porter F. and Ethel E. (Friend) Barnes. On October 5, 1957 she married Robert L. Mays in Charleston, WV.

Chloe is survived by her children, Neal Mays of Bristol,...

March 4, 2019

Martha L. Ball, age 90, of Elkhart passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019 at East Lake Terrace Assisted Living surrounded by her family. Martha was born on October 2, 1928 in Mooresville, IN to Joseph Ephriam and N. Dorris (Johnson) Goss. On August 22, 1948 she married John V. Ball in Mooresville, IN.

Marty...

February 28, 2019

Norma M. Elkins, age 81, of Kihei, Hawaii formerly of Cudahy, Wisconsin, passed away on February 28, 2019. Norma was born on January 29, 1938 in Grantsburg, IL to John William Elkins and Inez (Robertson) Barnum.

Norma is survived by her sons, Todd (Lena) Elkins of Clarksville, TN., and Troy (Glori) Butero of Kihei, HI,...