Madison “Madi” Renee O’Brien, 12, of Bristol, IN passed away on April 13, 2024. Madi was born on December 3, 2011 to Pete and Amy O’Brien in Goshen, IN.  Madi was a 6th grade student at Concord Intermediate School. She enjoyed painting, drawing and any type of arts and crafts projects. She enjoyed animals, it didn’t matter if they were furry or slithering, she liked them all. Most of all she loved to spend time with her family and friends. Madi is...

  Scott Richard Shaw, 58, of Elkhart, IN at Esther’s House in Elkhart, IN. Scott was born on March 4, 1966 to Richard and Mary Shaw in Elkhart, IN. Scott graduated from Elkhart Central High School. He worked as a welder. Scott enjoyed weightlifting and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. Scott is survived by his sister Lori Parsons of Goshen, IN; nieces and nephews Brooke Parson, Ryan Parson and Corey (Kaitlyn) Parsons and great-nieces and great- nephews Hailee, Maciee and...

Evelyn Mary (Bolin) Stutsman left to be with her heavenly Father on Saturday, April 13, 2024 with her family by her side. She was born to Herman and Beatrice (Klinger) Bolin on September 13, 1928 in Granger, Indiana. In 1963, as Evelyn Landis, she married Wayne E Stutsman in Edwardsburg, Michigan. He survives her along with two sons, Terry (Sharlene) Landis of Union, Michigan, Doug (Debra) Landis of Elkhart, Indiana, two grandsons, Tony Landis of Elkhart, Indiana and Eric (Jody) Landis of...

Linda Kay Tony 68, of Goshen, passed away Saturday April 6, 2024 at Ernestine Raclin House, Mishawaka. She was born August 12, 1955 in Charleston, WV to Graften and Beulah Proctor. On May 27, 1978  she married Randy Tony at Zion Missionary Church in Elkhart. Linda worked as a crossing guard for Monger Elementary School for 38 years and as an associate at Walmart for 16 years. She was very crafty and loved to paint, Randy called her “Little Picasso” and very talented at...

Dick Whitcraft, 77, of Cassopolis, MI, passed away on Friday April 5, 2024 in Elkhart, IN.  He was born on January 27, 1947 in Muncie, IN to James R.  and Hazel V. (Garner) Whitcraft, Sr. He is survived by his daughter, Kelle D. Moore; 2 grandsons, Kohen J. Turner and Maverick C. Moore; a granddaughter, Vivian Diane Marie Moore; and a god-daughter, April Allen; 2 sisters, Amy (John) Anderson and Anne (George) Garrett. Also surviving is his significant other, Nicki Wilson. He was...

Martha Ann Morris, 98, of Elkhart, passed away Friday April 5, 2024 at Hubbard Hill Estates, Elkhart. She was born May 11, 1925 in Hartford City, IN to James F. and Ruth F. Willman. On June 25, 1948 in Hartford City she married John H. Morris who preceded her in death in 1997 after 49 years of marriage. Martha earned her Batchelor’s Degree from Ball State University and taught music in the elementary grades for Concord Schools.  She was the Choir Director at Simpson United...

Linda D. Hess, 71, of Edwardsburg, MI, passed away on Wednesday April 3, 2024 at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart, IN.  She was born on September 10, 1952 in Decatur, IN to Harold B. and MaryLou (Hofstetter) Miller.  She married Norbert Hess on November 11, 1978 in Decatur. Linda loved yorkies, the Cubs, and neighbor kids. She also loved Elvis, Engelbert, and the color blue. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Norbert;  her sons, Mitchell R. Hess and Alexander L....

Susan K. Nix, 71, of Elkhart, IN, passed away on Tuesday April 2, 2024.  She was born on July 7 1952 in Elkhart, IN to James and MaryLou (Olinger) Ingersoll.  She married David Nix on August 3, 1968 in Elkhart. She is survived by her husband, David; 2 sons, Larry Nix and Randy (Tamara) Nix; a daughter, Mary (Tommy) Schifanella; 6 grandchildren: Amber, Nathaniel, Parks, Maddie, Kayley and Gabriella; a brother, Doug (Kim) Ingersoll; and her mother, MaryLou Weldy. Susan was preceded...

Michael Amos Washburn, 80, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Tuesday April 2, 2024 at his home. Mike was born on March 27,1944 to Amos and Martha Washburn in Petosky, MI. Mike graduated from Elkhart High School. He enjoyed being a metal scraper. Mike loved his cats and spending time with his friends enjoying an ice-cold beer. In keeping with Mike’s wishes there will be no services. Arrangements are entrusted to Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, 1531 Cobblestone Blvd., Elkhart, IN...

Bernard L. Foster, 93, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday March 30, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart. He was born May 29, 1930 in Elkhart to Henry and Earline (Crosbie) Foster. He married Ruth Ann Berkshire on November 27, 1952 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Elkhart. They were married 64 years before her passing in March of 2016. Bernie served in the US Army during the Korean War until he was discharged with honors. Bernie leaves behind his children, Gary (April)...