July 2, 2024

Clyde “Ray” Minix, 89, of Elkhart, passed away on July 2nd at Elkhart Place Assisted Living following an extended illness. Ray was born August 29,1934 in Belfry, Kentucky to the late James Clyde Minix and Myrtle (Stephens) Minix. He married his soul-mate and high school sweetheart, Mary (Bigelow) Minix on June 27, 1953. Surviving are his wife of 71 years,...

June 24, 2024

Thomas Allen Stevens, 61, of Elkhart, passed away Monday June 24, 2024 at his home. He was born September 24, 1962 in South Bend, IN to Donald and Joan Stevens.

Tom graduated from Lasalle High School and worked at various jobs before joining the US Postal Service working on computers. He enjoyed sports and playing games with his nieces and nephews.

Tom...

June 20, 2024

Dennis L. Crowel, 68, of Elkhart, IN passed away on June 20, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday June 20, 2024. Dennis was born on March 27, 1956 to Wayne and Carol Crowel in South Bend, IN.

Dennis loved to collect antiques and dogs, especially cocker spaniels. Dennis enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and...

June 18, 2024

Diana Lynn Perry, 70, of Howe, IN passed away on Monday June 18, 2024 surrounded by her family at her home. Diana was born on September 5, 1953 to Robert Lee and Violet Jean Perry. She married Gina Fragomeni on November 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, NV.

Diana graduated from Concord High School, class of 1972 and Goshen College in 1976,...

June 17, 2024

Michael L. Gest of Bristol, IN, passed away on Monday, June 17th, in Bristol, Indiana.

Mike was born on June 10, 1956, in Sturgis, Michigan. He graduated from White Pigeon High School in 1974. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 47 years, Linda K. (Geyer) Gest. He is survived by his wife, Linda K. (Geyer) Gest of Bristol,...

June 16, 2024

 

Carol Marie Nordstrom, 73, of Elkhart passed away on Sunday June 16, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. Carol was born on January 17, 1951 to Floyd and Frances Nordstrom in Phelps, WI.

Carol retired from Carpenter Company after 40+ years of service as a machinist. She loved shoes and shopping. She never missed a bargain, from garage sales,...

June 13, 2024

Dwight David Frantz, 68, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Thursday June 13, 2024 at the Center for Hospice Care Esther’s House in Elkhart, IN. Dwight was born on September 8,1955 to Clarance Robert and Mary Christana Frantz in Niles, MI.

Dwight honorably served his country in the United States Navy. Dwight worked as an electrician, and most recently in the...

June 12, 2024

Kevin Nelson Miller, 56, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Wednesday June 12, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. Kevin was born on January 17, 1968 to Dale and Eileen Miller in Elkhart, IN. Kevin married Diana Hoover on August 5, 2014 in Goshen, IN.

Kevin was a tow truck and taxi driver; he enjoyed delivering chassis. He was...

June 11, 2024

Joshua J. Sizer, 40, of Elkhart, IN formerly of Wellington, OH passed away on Tuesday June 11, 2024 with his family by his side at Center for Hospice, Esther’s Hospice House in Elkhart, IN. Josh was born on February 9, 1984 to Lisa and John J. Sizer, Jr., in Cleveland, OH.

Josh enjoyed helping others by doing odd jobs or simply...

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...