February 19, 2026

Sandra L. Polk, age 85 of Greenwood, IN., formerly of Elkhart, IN., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Sandra was born on March 28, 1940 to Eugene and Dorothy Eitel in Indianapolis, IN. Sandra married Irvin J. Polk on April 25, 1965 in Elkhart, IN. They celebrated over 44 years of marriage,...

February 16, 2026

Beryl Taig, age 100, of Edwardsburg, MI passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026 at Hubbard Hill-Living Wisdom Community with her family by her side. Beryl was born on February 17, 1925 in Burry Port, Wales to Richard and Elizabeth Rees. She was one day shy of her 101 birthday. She married Alistair G. Taig in 1953, he preceded her...

February 15, 2026

Sonya Marie Schrock, age 57 of Elkhart, IN, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. Sonya was born on October 27, 1968 to Herbert Reginald and Susan Kay Watchorn in Elkhart, IN.

Sonya graduated from Concord High School, class of 1987. She attended Purdue University in Ft. Wayne, IN. She worked as a photo...

February 13, 2026

Freddy Lee Sibley, age 91, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026 at the Center for Hospice-Esther’s House in Elkhart, IN. Fred was born on March 13, 1934 to Ervin and Frances Sibley in Dowagiac, MI. He married Rowena Shank in the 1950’s. Later in life he married Roberta “Bobbie” Fojut.

Fred Sibley senior started working on cars when...

February 12, 2026

Fr. Robert A. Van Kempen, age 66, went home to be with the Lord on February 12, 2026 with his family by his side at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, IN. He was born on February 25, 1959, in South Bend, IN to Henry and Mary Grace Van Kempen.

Fr. Bob is survived by his sisters, Linda Fleese of...

February 10, 2026

Deborah Ann Marie Candiano Belleville Weil, born August 7, 1959, in Gary, Indiana, passed peacefully into heaven on February 10, 2026, surrounded by the deep love of her family.

Deborah lived a life defined by giving to others, love, and unwavering faith. She had a remarkable gift for making everyone feel seen, valued, and loved. To know her was to feel...

February 10, 2026

Quinn Holdeman, age 87, of Middlebury, IN, passed away at his home with his family by his side on February 10, 2026. He was born on July 18, 1938, the oldest of two sons, to Quinn and Fern Holdeman. He married Kathie Glanders on April 5, 1982, at Middlebury Methodist Church. From 1982 to 1985, Quinn and Kathie, with the...

February 9, 2026

Uvieja “Wee-Gee” Z. Good-Leighton, age 82 of Cobblestone Blvd., in Elkhart, IN passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026 with her family by her side at Harmony Assisted Living in Elkhart, IN. Uvieja was born on February 25, 1943 to Arthur and Frances Good in Mishawaka, IN. Uvieja married Larry Leighton, he preceded her in August of 2019.

Uvieja earned her...

February 8, 2026

Gloria L. Ganger, 89, of Bristol, IN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026. She was born on July 10, 1936 in Goshen, IN to LeRoy and Laura Rhinesmith. On April 14, 1956, she married John D. Ganger. They were married 61 years before John’s passing in 2017.

Gloria graduated from Colon High School in Colon, MI and attended Tri-Lakes...

February 1, 2026

Martin "Marty" Luther Smith, age 87, of Elkhart, IN passed away at his home on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Marty was born on May 14,1938 to William and Geneva Smith in Lisbon, OH. He married the love of his life, Donna Whitcomb, on September 16, 1956, they celebrated 60 wonderful years together. She preceded him in death on September 7, 2016.

Marty...

January 31, 2026

Louie Gerencer, 94, of Elkhart, Indiana passed away at his home on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Louie Gerencer was born on August 17, 1931, in Muskegon, Michigan, to Kalman and Rose (Fazekas) Gerencer. The family later moved to the Bailey, Michigan area, where he graduated from Grant High School. Louie proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as a tank...

January 27, 2026

Betty Marie Thomas, age 94, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, at Greenleaf Health Campus. She was born on December 9, 1931, in Hays Grove, Pennsylvania, to Herman and Verna (Mell) Fraker. Betty’s first marriage was to Cletus Hess Jr., with whom she had two children. In 1962, she married Charles W. Thomas, who preceded her...

January 24, 2026

Betty J. Reitz, age 91, of Elkhart passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Eastlake Nursing and Rehabilitation in Elkhart, IN. She was born on March 3, 1934 to Charles V. and Alice Chodzinski in South Bend, IN. She married Raymond Reitz on June 11, 1955 at Emmaus Lutheran Church in South Bend in the church rectory. After 65...

January 20, 2026

Christina "Chris" Marie Krugh, age 56, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Chris was born on July 30, 1969 to Richard Lee and Aloma Marie Scott in Elkhart, IN. She married Douglas Krugh on July 15, 1999 in Elkhart, IN.

Chris graduated from Concord High School, class of 1987. She earned her master's in accounting from...

January 19, 2026

Theodore E. Kupferschmid, 94, of Elkhart, Indiana went to be with Jesus on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Eastlake Nursing Home.

Born in 1931 at the farmhouse near Hoopeston, Illinois, Ted was the youngest of 10 children. He had no electricity or running water until his family moved into town (Rankin) when he was 16 years of age. He often told...

January 19, 2026

Michael Ray Misener, (75), of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away at home on January, 19th, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 1st, 1950 to Raymond and Leita (Bowlby) Misener.Mr. Misener graduated from Elkhart High School and proudly served in Vietnam with the United States Army, 101st Airborne.On March 15th, 2004, he married the...

January 18, 2026

Billy Franklin "Tinker" Lemons, Jr., 64, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday January 18, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 3, 1961 in Elkhart, IN to Billy Lemons and Theresa Hudnall.

Tinker graduated from Elkhart Memorial High School and received an associate's degree from Ivy Tech. He honorably served his country in the United States Army. Tinker...

January 14, 2026

January 12, 2026

John David Soptich, 62, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026 at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 29, 1963 to the late Joseph Edward Soptich Jr. and Rachel Soptich Osborn in Elkhart, IN.

John was a graduate of Elkhart Memorial High School, where he was awarded the Tim Bringle Memorial Award in 1982,...

January 10, 2026

Laurie Louise Carvin, age 62, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Center for Hospice Care~ Esther’s House in Elkhart, IN. Laurie was born on March 3, 1963 to William and Elizabeth Weber in Bay City, MI. She married John Henry Carvin.

Laurie graduated from Bay City Central High School. She loved to spend time with her...