Dr. Stanley A. Warner
Dec 25, 2024
Stan was born in Elkhart to the late Lotta Hopson and Alvin Warner. He graduated from Elkhart High School in 1942. An interesting sidenote to that: Stan was EHS’s first Student Council President and elected Most Valuable Player his senior year in football as a quarterback.
Stan went to Purdue University to pursue an Engineer Degree but with the start of...
Maureen K. Bellamy
Dec 22, 2024
Maureen Kay Bellamy, 88, of Elkhart, IN, passed away Sunday December 22, 2024, at Greenleaf Living Center, Elkhart. She was born June 9, 1936, in Spencer, Iowa, to Gilbert Henry and Edith May (George) Hill. On March 29, 1954, in Auburn, IN, she married Gene S. Bellamy, whom she celebrated 57 years of marriage with.
Maureen was a member of Faith...
Walter R. Russell
Dec 22, 2024
Walter R. Russell, 90, of Elkhart, IN, passed away at home on December 22, 2024. Walter was born in Chicago, IL, on December 23, 1933, to his parents John and Ernestine Russell.
Walter served as a Corporal in the U.S. army defending our country during the Korean War, after which he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service...
Thomas L. Graber
Dec 17, 2024
Thomas L. Graber, 81, of Elkhart, Indiana left this earth peacefully on December 17, 2024, to be with Jesus his Lord and Savior.
A native of Eureka, Illinois, he was born on July 29, 1943, to his parents, Chris and Alta Graber. At Eureka High School, he met Fran Stoller, with whom he celebrated 61 anniversaries following their marriage on July...
Vicki Sue Ayers
Dec 15, 2024
Vicki Sue Ayers, 59, of Elkhart, IN passed away at Elkhart General Hospital on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Vicki was born on August 22, 1965 to Samuel and Virginia Hill in Elkhart, IN. She married Billy Ayers in Las Vegas of 2007.
Vicki graduated from Jimtown High School class of 1983. She enjoyed watching sports and watching her grandchildren playing sports,...
Jerry Allan Hayes
Dec 12, 2024
Jerry Allan Hayes, 70, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, December 12, 2024.
Jerry was a lifelong resident of Elkhart born on April 17, 1954, to the late Jerry and Cleo Hayes. Preceded in death by sister, Sandy and brother, Dennis.
Jerry loved his family and was the greatest girl dad ever. He is survived by his sister, Betty (Jim) Mann, daughters Nicky...
Beverly Ann Phelps
Dec 5, 2024
Beverly A. Phelps, 83, of Elkhart, IN, she went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 5, 2024. Bev was born in Elkhart, IN, on December 18, 1940, to Waldo and Mary (Fultz)Parkhurst.
Bev is survived by sons, George “Rick” Tam of Elkhart, IN, Dennis (Margaret) Tam of Elkhart, IN; stepson Michael Phelps of Elkhart, IN., and...
William Eugene Polk
Dec 4, 2024
William Eugene Polk, 78, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday December 4, 2024 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home.
William "Paul" Templeton
Dec 4, 2024
William “Paul” Templeton, 97 of Elkhart, IN passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart, IN. Paul was born on July 11, 1927 in Phillipsburg, NJ, to Jeremiah and Laura Templeton. He married Bertha Louise McElroy on November 20, 1948 in Elkton, MD.
Paul loved to serve the Lord, he and his wife attended Calvary Assembly...
Gene Ralph Gamber
Dec 4, 2024
Gene Ralph Gamber, 79, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. He was born on July 11, 1945, in Davenport, Iowa, to Hugh “Sonny” and Ruth “Bootsie” Gamber. On July 20, 1991, Gene married Cindy Eastman at St.John’s United Church of Christ in Elkhart.
Gene graduated from Davenport Central High School, where he was...
Vicki Darlene Watson
Nov 25, 2024
Vicki D. Watson, 64, of Bristol, passed away Monday November 25, 2024 at Goshen Hospital. She was born February 3, 1960 to Ernest Dan and Carol LaVonne Mason in Kansas City, MO. Vicki married David Watson on October 22, 1983 at Community Bible Church in Olathe, KS.
Vicki is survived by her husband of over 41 years, David Watson of Bristol,...
James Lee Richardson
Nov 21, 2024
James L. Richardson, 82, of Elkhart IN, passed away on November 21, 2024 at Elkhart Place. James was born on September 21, 1942, to Edwin and Louise Richardson, in Fort Wayne, IN where he graduated from South Side High School. James obtained his bachelor’s degree at IUPU in Fort Wayne, IN. He spent his career in engineering for many years,...
Patricia Grace Fawley
Nov 17, 2024
Patricia Grace Fawley, 90 of Orange Park, FL., formerly of Elkhart, IN., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Pat was born on July 19, 1934 in Chicago, IL. to Daniel P. and Mary Highland. Pat married Gerald D. Fawley on March 11, 1962 in Goshen, IN. He preceded her in death on...
William Edward Smith
Nov 13, 2024
William Edward Smith, 87 of Granger, IN., formerly of Rensselaer, IN., went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, with his family by his side. Bill was born on April 2, 1937 to Joseph B. and Mary Lillian Smith in Stanley, KY. Bill married Margaret Hall on November 28, 1959 at Our Lady of...
Lena Pearl Gayhart
Nov 11, 2024
Lena Pearl Gayhart, 69 of Elkhart , IN passed away on Monday, November 11,2024 at her home with her family by her side. Lena was born on February 20, 1955 to Andrew and Nennie Wilson in Barbourville, KY. Lena married Ellery Gayhart on Friday, September 13, 1974 in Elkhart, IN.
In her youth Lena worked as a machinist, however the job...
Dorothy Linnea Swartz
Nov 6, 2024
Dorothy Linnea Swartz, 95 of Elkhart, IN went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday November 6, 2024 at Brentwood Assisted Living. Dorothy was born on April 3, 1929 to Donald and Edith Conover in Bristol, IN. She married Eugene Swartz on September 11, 1948 at the First Evangelical United Brethren Church in Elkhart, IN.
Dorothy worked at...
Earl Robert Congdon
Nov 5, 2024
Earl Robert Congdon, 93, of Bristol, passed away Tuesday November 5, 2024 at his home, with his family by his side. He was born May 31, 1931 to Loren A. and Doris Congdon, Sr. in Bristol, IN.
Earl graduated from Bristol High School Class of 1949 and from Purdue University in 1953 with a degree in Pharmacy. On January 25, 1953...
Doris M. Feiler
Nov 4, 2024
Doris M. Feiler, 88 of Goshen, IN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 4, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital, with her family by her side. Doris was born on March 25, 1936 in Warsaw, IN, to Roy and Irene Ringgenberg. She married Roger B. Feiler on May 20, 1962 in Warsaw, IN.
Doris graduated from...
Romulo Jesus Reyes Osuna
Nov 3, 2024
Romulo Jesus Reyes Osuna, Jr., 33 of Elkhart, IN passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, Romulo was born on May 28, 1991 to Romulo Jesus Reyes Pena and Luisa R. Osuna Ramirez in Caracas, Venezuela.
After graduating high school, Romulo furthered his education and graduated from college as an accountant. He had a passion for people and food. He was...
Georgia Salee
Oct 31, 2024
Georgia O. Salee of Goshen, formerly Elkhart, IN. Baldwin Lake, Michigan passed away on October 31, 2024, with her family by her side. She was 97. She was welcomed in Heaven by her savior, Jesus. Mrs. Salee was born in White Pigeon, Michigan to Amos J. and O. Irene (Hathaway) Dunker, on February 22, 1927.
The family moved to Elkhart when...
