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,...

February 24, 2019

Staci Lynn Corson, age 50, of Mishawaka passed away on February 24, 2019. She was born on November 11, 1968 in Elkhart to Keith D. and Janice F. (King) Corson.

Staci was a loving daughter. She graduated from Stanley Clark School and John Adams class of 1986. She was an LPN.

Staci is survived by...

February 24, 2019

Philip Heckaman Huff age 86, passed away quietly on February 24th after a brief illness. Phil was born January 18, 1933 on a farm south and west of Nappanee to Marvin Philip Huff and Marie Anglin Huff. He was a 1951 graduate of Nappanee High School.

Phil entered the Navy in 1951 and spent time in the...

February 24, 2019

James E. Crussemeyer, age 66 of Bristol went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at 4:17 am, suddenly after an unexpected illness in his home surrounded by his wife and daughters. He was born on September 10, 1952 in Elkhart to Robert A. and Elizabeth A. (Yarc) Crussemeyer. He married the love of his...

February 23, 2019

Austin Robert Deitch, 22, of Los Angeles, formerly of Edwardsburg, passed away Saturday Feb. 23, 2019 at his home. He was born Oct. 11, 1996 in Elkhart to David and Mary Beth (Foy) Deitch.

Surviving are his mother Mary Beth Deitch, father figure, Mike Myers of Edwardsburg, father David Deitch of Elkhart, brother Alex (Stephanie) Deitch of...

February 23, 2019

Garre T. Schell, Sr., 83, of Bristol, passed away Saturday Feb. 23, 2019 at his home.

He was born Feb.13, 1936 in Hinsdale, IL to Floyd W. and Edna L. (Garre) Schell. On Oct. 26, 1957 in Bristol, he married Myrna L. Menges who preceded him in death on Jan. 13, 1999.

Surviving are his...

February 21, 2019

Mildred Evelyn Welker, age 93, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2019, at Elkhart Hospice House. She was born June 25,1925 in Three Rivers, Michigan to William Bryan and Edith Merill Jacobs. Her husband, Robert E. "Pinky" Welker preceded her in death July, 25th , 2018.

Millie met Robert (Bob) E. Welker in 1945, They...

February 21, 2019

Maria Florencia Hernandez Pacheco, age 56, of Elkhart passed away on Thursday February 21, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 27, 1962 in Mexico City, Mexico to Alejandro Blas Hernandez and Ana Maria Pacheco Montoya. On June 19, 1982 she married Joel Alvarez in Mexico City, Mexico.

Maria is...

February 14, 2019

Clifford Eugene Yontz, age 81, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital. Clifford was born on March 20, 1937 in Elkhart to Elmer and Treva (Sherman) Yontz.

Clifford graduated from Concord High School class of 1955. He enjoyed working at Martin’s Supermarket.

Clifford is survived by his sons, Dean (Carla) Yontz...

February 13, 2019

Anna G. Vetter, 93, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at East Lake Terrace Assisted Living. She was born on May 22, 1925 in Elkhart to Elmer and Henrietta (Sanderson) Goble. On November 2, 1946 she married Robert L. Vetter in Silver Lake, Indiana.

Anna was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great...

February 9, 2019

Orville “Gene” Bradshaw, 86, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday Feb. 9, 2019 at his home.

He was born March 20, 1932 in Elkhart to Charles and Nora (McClanahan) Bradshaw. He married Delores Earl on June 30, 1962 at Grace Lutheran Church in Elkhart.

Gene retired from Miles Laboratories after more than 40 years of service....

February 9, 2019

Gordon E. Heeter, 74, of Bristol, passed away on Saturday February 9, 2019 in Elkhart.  He was born on March 23, 1944 in Elkhart to Eldred and Mary (Marshall) Heeter.  He married Barbara Wilson on March 28, 1970 in Elkhart.

His wife, Barbara survives with 2 children: Gordon W. Heeter of Waterloo, IA and Sarah Heeter of...

February 9, 2019

George M. Johnson, 79, of Elkhart, passed away on Feb. 9, 2019 at Eastlake Nursing & Rehabilitation.  He was born on Feb. 20, 1939 in Lebanon, IN to George H. and Garnet A. (Wells) Johnson.  He married Melba Shoemaker on July 26, 1959 in Mounts Runn, IN.  She preceded him in death on Sept. 6, 2005.

He...

January 27, 2019

Norma L. Stemm, age 94, of Elkhart passed away on Sunday January 27, 2019 at Riverside Village Nursing Home. She was born on June 27, 1924 in Elkhart to Elmer and Frances (Kemp) Anderson. She married Luther F. Stemm on January 10, 1942 in Elkhart, he preceded her in death on February 7, 1996.

Norma was a...

January 27, 2019

Klaas “Dutch”  Haitsma, age 82, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 6, 1937 in Schraard, Netherlands to Klaas and Anna Haitsma.  He married Bonnie Brown on July 18, 1969 at Faith Tabernacle in Elkhart.

Klaas worked as an instrument buffer for CG Conn...

January 27, 2019

Stanley Robert Godshalk, age 83, passed away at his home on Sunday January 27, 2019. He was born on September 1, 1935 in Elkhart to Robert H. and Florence Godshalk. On December 6, 1969 at Southfield Community Church in Southfield, MI, he married Karen Smith.

Stanley retired from Bayer / Miles Laboratory after 40 years of service...

January 23, 2019

Norma Jean Rombke, 87, of Goshen, passed away Wednesday Jan. 23, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital.

She was born May 19, 1931 in Crestline, Ohio to Kirby C. And Lura E. (Fahl) Pinyerd. On August 10, 1952 in Crestline she married Harry G. Rombke who survives along with a daughter Candy (Craig) Henkler of Goshen, a son...

January 22, 2019

Harvey “Sam” Samuel Wambaugh, age 86, of Elkhart passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Sam was born on January 17, 1933 in Elkhart to E.H. and Glenyce Wambaugh.

Sam was a retired RV driver. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He truly loved and respected the outdoors....

January 18, 2019

Juanita Maxine Hanes, age 92, of Elkhart passed away on Friday January 18, 2019 at Valley View Healthcare Center. She was born on April 3, 1926 in Nappanee to Edgar and Mildred Martin. On March 10, 1949 in Bourbon, IN she married Arthur G. Hanes, he preceded her in death on February 26, 2006.

Juanita is survived...