Benard  Deroeck Stoll

Benard Deroeck Stoll

July 3, 2016

Benard Deroeck Stoll, 13, of Bristol was born July 14, 2002 in South Bend, IN, and passed from this life to fullness of life in the arms of Jesus early Sunday morning, July 3, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. “Ben” leaves behind many friends and a large family, beginning with his birth parents, Benard Sr, and...

Jordan  Ramon Magallanes,  Jr.

Jordan Ramon Magallanes, Jr.

July 1, 2016

Jordan Ramon Magallanes, Jr., 2 months, passed away Friday July 1, 2016 at home. He was born Apr. 30, 2016 in Elkhart to Jordan R. Magallanes, Sr. and Maria Juanita Villegas. Left to Cherish his memory are his parents, 2 brothers: Damian J. Villegas and Daniel J. Villegas and a sister Daisy J. Magallanes all of Elkhart; Grandparents: Amy...

Thomas  Lee Howard

Thomas Lee Howard

June 25, 2016

Thomas Lee Howard, 77 of Vandalia, MI, passed away at 3:30 p.m. on June 25, 2016, at Vandalia, Michigan. He was born August 25, 1938, in Elkhart, Indiana, to Herbert H. and Doris J. (Rule) Howard. Thomas graduated from Elkhart High School. After serving four years in the U.S. Air Force, Thomas attended Western Michigan University. He was an...

James  M. Conn  Jr.

James M. Conn Jr.

June 25, 2016

James M. Conn, Jr., 76 of Elkhart, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at the Elkhart Hospice House. He was born Feb. 14, 1940 in Hammond, IN to James M. and Lillis (McDowell) Conn Sr. He married Lana S. Fedder on April 18, 1981 in Elkhart. She survives along with their 3 children,...

Joyce  O. Shultz

Joyce O. Shultz

June 25, 2016

FEB. 12, 1941-JUNE 25, 2016 Joyce Ona Shultz, 75, of Elkhart, passed away in peace and in God’s graces on June 25th at The Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart, surrounded by her loving husband and family, after trying very hard to recover from brain surgery and cancer. Joyce was born into this world February 12, 1941, in Elkhart,...

Robert  E. Spencer

Robert E. Spencer

June 24, 2016

Robert E. Spencer, 77 of Elkhart, passed away Friday, June 24, 2016 at Kindred Healthcare-Valley View, Elkhart. He was born Sept. 24, 1938 in Gary to Robert W. and Oneta (Roberts) Spencer. He married Mary R. Heiliger on Sept. 25, 1993 in Elkhart. She died on Dec. 31, 2010. Surviving are a son, Todd Spencer of Montezuma, IN; 2...

Wren  J. Woolsey

Wren J. Woolsey

June 23, 2016

Baby Wren Jennifer Woolsey was born Wednesday, June 22nd at 1:44 am. Her Lord and Savior brought her home Thursday, June 23rd, at 10:10 AM after being blessed with an early baptism. Little Wren may have only existed on this earth for 32 hours, but the impact she made in the lives of her Parents, Grandparents, Family, Friends, Church,...

Ruth  I. Bonfiglio

Ruth I. Bonfiglio

June 21, 2016

Ruth I. Bonfiglio, 96 of Elkhart, passed away on June 21, 2016 at The Maples at Waterford Crossing, Goshen. She was born Jan. 26, 1920 in Goshen to Chester N and Mary (Lamb) Lee. She married James Bonfiglio on Feb. 15, 1947 in Elkhart. He preceded her in death on June 24, 1987. Surviving are 2 daughters, Judi (Gary)...

Helen  O. Kline

Helen O. Kline

June 20, 2016

Helen O. Kline, 90, of Elkhart passed away early Monday afternoon, June 20th at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on Oct. 17, 1925 in Culver, IN to Charles Fleet and Carre E. (Anderson) Kissinger. She married George M. Kline on May 31, 1953 in Walkerton. He survives with 2 sons, Larry (Andrea) Kline of Kendallville and David Kline...

Helen  Louise Cart

Helen Louise Cart

June 13, 2016

Helen passed to her eternal home on Monday, June 13, 2016. She was born on March 6, 1928 to Wright E. Myers and L. Gladys (Swoverland) Myers. She married Richard J. Uplinger in 1956. They divorced in 1969. She married Howard C. Cart in 1978. He preceded her in death in 1997. Helen leaves her legacy to her children...

Catherine "Cathy" Jean Fortin

Catherine "Cathy" Jean Fortin

June 8, 2016

The death of Catherine Jean (Baker) Fortin of Middlebury, Indiana and formerly of Saint John, New Brunswick, (South Bay) Canada, daughter of the late James Walker and Gerna Baker, occurred on June 8, 2016 at Hubbard Hill in Elkhart, Indiana. A 1965 graduate of the Saint John General Hospital School of Nursing, Cathy’s career took her to Richmond, Virginia,...

James  T. Piechowiak

James T. Piechowiak

June 1, 2016

James T. Piechowiak, 71, of Elkhart passed away Wednesday evening, June 1st, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born May 12, 1945 in South Bend to Frank A. and Letitia Hezler) Piechowiak. He married Theresa K. Kalil on Oct. 14, 1967 in Elkhart. She survives with 2 daughters, Lisa (Keith) Baker of Granger and Denise (Paul) Bassett of Waunakee,...

Larry  A. Kasa

Larry A. Kasa

June 1, 2016

Larry A. Kasa, 76, of Elkhart passed away Wednesday evening, June 1st, at the Elkhart Hospice House. He was born Sept. 7, 1939 in South Bend to Louis and Esther (Winther) Kasa. He married Marie Joines on June 27, 1964. Surviving are a son, Phillip L. Kasa of Elkhart; 6 grandchildren, Jessica, Brock, Janessa, Ben, Kasey and Bailey; a...

Thomas  W. Huston

Thomas W. Huston

May 30, 2016

Thomas W. Huston, 62 of White Pigeon, MI, passed away Monday, May 30, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born Sept. 4, 1953 in Beech Grove, IN to Jack D. and Mary L. (Holle) Huston. He married Leanna E. Dolph of April 1, 1972 in White Pigeon. She survives with a daughter, Angela L. (Keith) Kaper of...

Harold "Skip" A. Winesburg

Harold "Skip" A. Winesburg

May 23, 2016

Harold “Skip” A. Winesburg, 84, of Bristol passed away Monday morning, May 23, at his home. He was born December 21, 1931 in Elkhart to Harold O. and Helen F. (Rich) Winesburg. He married Mary L. Juday on March 1, 1953 in Anchorage, AK. She survives along with a daughter, Jane Redford of Haiku, HI, a son, Jim (Rena)...

Mary  C. Vanator

Mary C. Vanator

May 17, 2016

Mary C. Vanator, 81 of Mishawaka, passed away early Monday morning at The Waterford at Edison Lakes in Mishawaka. She was born August 4, 1934 in Elkhart to Dominic and Teresa (Campiti) Furfaro. Surviving are 2 sons, Jeffrey (Stefani) Bloch of Portland, OR and Robert (Nichole Beauregard, Fiance) Vanator of Indianapolis; 5 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; brother, Frank (Kay) Furfaro...

Sidney  K. Dew

Sidney K. Dew

May 11, 2016

Sidney K. Dew, 66, of Middlebury, passed away Wednesday May 11, 2016 at Eastlake Nursing and Rehabilitation in Elkhart. He was born Nov. 13, 1949 in Toledo, OH to Earl R. and Helen (Magee) Dew. He married Patricia Fann on Dec. 24, 1976. She died Feb. 24, 1997. On June 11, 2000 he married Connie E. Barth. She survives...

Sandra  Landree Duwe

Sandra Landree Duwe

May 9, 2016

Sandra Landree Duwe, 73, of Elkhart passed away Monday, May 9, 2016. She was born January 23, 1943 in Austin, MN to George H. Landree and Arletta (Hanneman) Landree. She is survived by her son, Greg A. (Theresa A.) Duwe of Orlando, FL and her two granddaughters, Taylor E. Duwe and Payton N. Duwe, also from Orlando, FL. She...

Jesse  Douglas Hardy

Jesse Douglas Hardy

May 8, 2016

Jesse Douglas Hardy, 43, of Middlebury, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning at the home of his mother and step-father. Jesse was born Dec. 28, 1972 in Zanesville, Ohio. Surviving is a daughter, Jesseca Hardy of New Lexington, OH; brother, Jerrod Hardy and sister, Jill Hardy both of Elkhart; half-brother, Ian Hardy and a half-sister, Chelse Hardy both of...

Shelby  J. Burkett

Shelby J. Burkett

May 6, 2016

Shelby J. Burkett, 62, of Elkhart, passed away Friday May 6, 2016 at ManorCare Health Services in Indianapolis, with her husband by her side. She was born Feb. 6, 1954 in Goshen, Indiana to James Lester and Bertha Jean (Shoemaker) Breniser. She married David Burkett on January 26, 1974 in Goshen, IN. She is survived by her husband of...

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