June 8, 2024

Patricia L. Fry, 91, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday June 8, 2024 at Harmony of Elkhart. She was born February 13, 19833 in Marion, IN to William and Thelma Tann. On October 6, 1956 in Marion, IN she married Lewis C. Fry who preceded her in death.

Patricia worked as a secretary. She loved her dogs, reading and especially her family.

Surviving...

June 7, 2024

 

Jo Ann Vance, 94 of Elkhart passed away Friday, June 7, 2024, at Harmony in Elkhart. JoAnn was born on November 11, 1929, to Clinton and Emma (McCaw) Estes. She married Howard Vance in 1949 at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Elkhart, Indiana.  Jo Ann graduated from Elkhart High School in 1949 and worked in Accounts Payable for Miles Laboratories...

June 6, 2024

Estella Maria (Gutierrez) Torres, 74, of Cedar Lake, Indiana passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Franciscan Health hospital in Crown Point, Indiana. Estella was born on October 26, 1949 in East Chicago, Indiana to the late Eusebio and Tomasa (Barajaz) Gutierrez. She married Ramiro “Rocky” Torres on July 26, 1969. He preceded her in death on August 12,...

June 5, 2024

Rosemarie Landis, 80, of New Paris, IN, passed away Wednesday June 5, 2024 at Goshen Hospital. She was born November 22, 1943 in Kulm, Germany to David and Justina Dyck.

She married James Landis who preceded her in death.

Rosemarie played the trumpet in her youth in Germany. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and crafts. She was a licensed Reflexologist who was self-employed.

Surviving...

June 4, 2024

Robert “Bob” Lewis McClane, 86, of Fish Lake, Shipshewana, formerly of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday June 4, 2024 at Goshen Hospital. Bob was born on October 10, 1937 to Clarence Albert and Rose Ann McClane in Elkhart, IN   He married Jean Carol Spesshardt on August 31, 1957 at First Evangelical United Brethren Church in Elkhart. She preceded him...

June 1, 2024

Deacon Maddux Dillenbeck, 19, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Saturday June 1, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. Deacon was born on August 18, 2004 to Jason and Kelly Dillenbeck in Niles, MI.

Deacon graduated from Jimtown High School, class of 2022 and he was attending IVY Tech. Deacon worked at Hoosier Crane Service Company as a crane...

June 1, 2024

Amy J. “Mouse” Presswood, age 63, of Elkhart passed away on Saturday June 1, 2024 surrounded by her family at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. Amy was born on September 22,1960 to Fred and Rowene Sibley.

Amy was a floral designer at Geert’s Flowers by Sue Ann, Sautter’s Floral and Greenhouses, Martin’s Floral and Camille’s of Bristol. Amy enjoyed fishing...

May 29, 2024

Michael Jay Stewart, 64, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Wednesday May 29, 2024 with his family by his side at Indiana Health University Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. Mike was born on April 27, 1960 to Gerald “Jerry” Albert and Karen Louise Stewart in Rhinelander, WI.  Mike married Susan Ayers on June 23, 2007 at the First Baptist Church in...

May 27, 2024

Donald James Scharrer, 87, of Elkhart, IN., passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. Don was born on August 16, 1936 to Frederick and Florence Scharrer in Elkhart, IN. He married Carol Scharrer, who preceded him in death on November 10, 1993. Don married Sue Ann Flora on September 7, 1995 in...

May 27, 2024

Julian “Dewayne” Adkins, 62 of Elkhart, IN passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital. Dewayne was born on April 13, 1962 in Springfield, TN to Julian Poole and Velma Jean Adkins. He married Tina Bouma on September 8, 2012 at Shiojiri Gardens in Mishawaka, IN.

Dewayne graduated from Penn High School in Mishawaka,...

May 23, 2024

Stanley Stevens, 75, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away Thursday May 23, 2024 at his home. He was born November 2, 1948 in Napoleon, Ohio to Delmar and Martha Stevens.  He married Vickie Swoveland on August 6, 1999 in Elkhart, IN.

After high school Stanley served his country in the Michigan National Guard. He was a salesman at several local car dealerships.

Surviving...

May 22, 2024

John Peter Sobczak, 69, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday May 22, 2024 at Brickyard Healthcare, Elkhart. He was born January 13, 1955 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Eugene and Dorothy Sobczak.

After graduating high school, John worked as a production worker in manufacturing. He enjoyed scuba diving and loved nature. He had two pet crows, Erma and Freddie.

Surviving are his son Spencer...

May 22, 2024

Eric N. Conrad, 54, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday May 21, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born December 31, 1969 in Elkhart to Allan and Karen Conrad.

After graduating high school Eric worked in the RV Industry as an electrician. He loved animals, fishing and mushroom hunting, especially for morel mushrooms....

May 17, 2024

Jane Marie Clanton, 84, of Bristol, Indiana, passed away on Friday May 17, 2024 in Elkhart, Indiana after being ill for several months.  She was born on November 26, 1939 in Goshen, Indiana to George R. Jr. and Florence Gorsuch.  She married Aaron J. Clanton on June 26, 1960 in Dunlap, IN.  He preceded her in death on June...

May 16, 2024

Kenneth “Ken” Hilgendorf, age 80 years, of Elkhart passed away at home surrounded by his family, on May 16, 2024. Ken was born on June 17, 1943 in LaPorte, IN to Clarence J. Hilgendorf and Leatha C. (Hoag) Hilgendorf. He married Silvia “Sue” Sternal on November 29, 1986, in Elkhart.

He attended Indiana University. He was a...

May 13, 2024

Lois Mae Kanable, 78, of Elkhart, passed away Monday May 13, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born December 22, 1945 in Sparta, Wisconsin to Delbert and Margaret Griffin.  On December 5, 1964 she married Jerry Kanable.

After high school Lois attended Ivy Tech College and received her Associate Degree in Medical Transcription...

May 12, 2024

Wendell Lee Shaffer, 89, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away on May 12, 2024. He was born on March 6, 1935, in Columbia City, Indiana, to Pearl and Harry Shaffer.

Wendell led a vibrant and fulfilling life. After graduating from Concord High School, he enlisted in the US Navy. Wendell's career spanned the recreational vehicle industry, where he...

May 9, 2024

Gabriela Quezada, 46, of Nappanee, IN went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday May 9, 2024 she passed away at her home, surrounded by her family. Gabriela was born on August 18, 1977 in Federal District of Mexico.

Gabriela is survived by her sons,  Carlos (Jagiselle Andrade-Ruiz) Joaquin and Abraham Ayala; her grandchildren...

May 2, 2024

Hawke Anthony Faloon (Hawkie), 5, of Osceola, IN passed away on Thursday May 2, 2024 at his home in the arms of his family, after a short lifetime of courageously battling the effects of a rare genetic mutation, ATP6V1A Encephalopathy. Born September 25, 2018 to Jon and Brynne Faloon in Ft. Wayne, IN, he was a true warrior, joy,...

April 30, 2024

Chaunce M. Guilford,52,of Elkhart passed away on April 30, 2024. Chaunce was born on August 10, 1971 to Rodney and Dianna Guilford in Elkhart, IN.

Chaunce enjoyed spending time with his friends and will be sadly missed.

Chaunce is survived by his sister, Michele (Kevin) Kesler of Rochester, IN and several friends. He was preceded...