Martha Lillian Slack
April 23, 2025
Martha Lillian Slack, 75 of Elkhart, IN passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. Martha was born on December 12, 1949 in Winterhaven, FL to Oscar Eldred and Mary Mildred Griffin. She married Edwin Perry Slack on January 15, 1977.
Martha earned her business degree from Jones Business College in Jacksonville, FL. She worked...
Harold "Hal" Bechtel
April 22, 2025
Harold Carl Bechtel, 87, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Hubbard Hill Nursing Home. Harold was born on September 13, 1937, in Lakewood, OH to Carl and Theresa Bechtel. On January 11, 1958, Harold married Barbara J. Thompson in Rocky River, OH. She preceded him in death on September 23, 2014.
Harold owned Paints and Solvents...
Wayne Kyle
April 22, 2025
Wayne D. Kyle, 89 of Elkhart, IN formerly of Wheatland, Wyoming, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart, IN. Wayne was born on March 14, 1936 in Elkhart, IN to William Howard and Ina Jane Kyle. He married Nancy Lou Schult on July 29, 1956, she preceded him in death on October 29, 2021.
Wayne...
Benjamin "Ben" Ward
April 21, 2025
Benjamin "Ben" Ray Ward 48, of Elkhart, passed away Monday April 21, 2025 at Elkhart General Hospital. Ben was born on May 20, 1976 in Elkhart, IN to Jerry and Mary Lynn Ward.
Ben worked as an engineer at Bennington Marine in Elkhart, IN. He enjoyed being outdoors from hunting, fishing to the shooting range or simply watching a good movie....
Georgia Kay Cadwallader
April 16, 2025
Georgia Kay Cadwallader, 62, of Elkhart, IN passed away at Elkhart General Hospital on Wednesday April 16, 2025. Kay was born on September 19, 1962 in New Castle, IN to Frank and Judy Neal. Then she met Daniel Cadwallader, her husband who loved her so dearly.
Kay always enjoyed hanging out and playing with her grandkids. She was always up for...
Michael Byrd
April 15, 2025
Michael S. Byrd, 76, of Middlebury, IN passed away at Waterford Crossing on April 15, 2025. Michael was born in Elkhart, IN, on July 1, 1948, to J. Levon and Betty Byrd.
On July 25, 1998 Michael married Linda Hartter in Goshen, IN.
Michael is survived by his wife of 27 years, Linda Byrd; 4 sons, Christopher (Linda) Byrd of Elkhart, IN,...
Fletcher Stevens
April 7, 2025
Fletcher S. Stevens, 73, of Shipshewana, IN passed away on April 7, 2025 at Esthers House, Elkhart, IN. Fletcher was born on February 10, 1952 in Wayne, West Virginia to Sherman and Ruby (Hollins) Stevens.
Fletchers' niece, Melissa Powell was there to hold her uncles hand through his last days with great love and care, along with his great nephews. Fletcher...
Vincent J. Yadvish
April 5, 2025
Vincent Yadvish, 64 of South Bend, IN passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at his home. Vincent was born on June 26, 1960 in Sommerville, New Jersey to Paul and Helen Yadvish.
Vincent enjoyed playing and watching softball, he enjoyed listening to music and singing karaoke, he also enjoyed woodworking. He will be sadly missed.
Vincent is survived by his 3...
Jenny Sotebeer
April 5, 2025
Jennifer “Jenny” Sotebeer, 44 of Elkhart, IN passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones at the Center for Hospice Care, Esther’s House in Elkhart, IN., after a hard fought battle with cancer. Jenny was born on October 16, 1980 in Elkhart, IN to Mike and Cindy Marshall. She married Chad Sotebeer on November 26,...
Alicia Edna Medina Ubaldo
April 2, 2025
Alicia Edna Medina Ubaldo, 59 of Bristol, IN passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. Alicia was born in Hidalgo, Mexico to Roberto Medina Avilez and Antonia Ubaldo Suarez.
Alicia is survived by her children, Edna Cortes Medina and Williams Patino, Helen Cortes Medina and Larry Cortes Medina; grandchildren Eros Patino, Elon Patino, Echo Patino...
Stefan Williams
March 30, 2025
Stefan L. Williams, 53 of Goshen, IN passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Stefan was born on February 16, 1972 in Elkhart, IN to Edward “Sonny” and Sandra Williams. Stefan married Amanda Christner on August 14, 2015 in Goshen, IN.
Stefan worked in the RV Industry as a painter. He loved to play basketball in his youth and watched it...
Ramona Wagner
March 28, 2025
Ramona Annette Wagner, 64, of Largo, Florida passed with her family by her side on Friday, March 28, 2025 at Esther’s House Center for Hospice Care. Ramona was born on June 4,1960 to John L. and Joan L. Frederick. Ramona married Phillip Wagner, he preceded her in death.
Ramona loved dogs and Betty Boop. Most of all she loved to spend...
Glenda Galbreath
March 28, 2025
Glenda Joy Galbreath, 65 of Goshen, IN passed away on Friday, March 28,2025 with her family by her side at Parkview Regional Hospital in Ft. Wayne, IN. Glenda was born on October 14, 1959.
Glenda had a servant’s heart; she worked as a CNA at ADEC and at several nursing homes, where she helped to take care of patients. She enjoyed...
Jeffrey Conklin
March 28, 2025
Jeffrey Allen Conklin, 62 of LaGrange, IN passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025 at The Waters of LaGrange. Jeff was born on April 21, 1962 in Logansport, IN to Harold, Jr. and Linda Fay Conklin.
Jeff worked as a security guard and as a CNC machine operator. He enjoyed making guns. He will be sadly missed.
Jeff is survived by his...
Patrick Lahey
March 26, 2025
Patrick James Lahey, 73 of Elkhart, IN passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Methodist Hospital Southlake in Merrillville, IN. Pat was born on December 25, 1951 in Birmingham, MI to John Joseph and Catherine (Shannon) Lahey. He married Janice D. Rogers on September 27, 1974 in Toledo, OH., she preceded him in death on November 21, 2016.
Pat worked for...
Dennis Horvath
March 26, 2025
Dennis Ernest Horvath, 79 of Elkhart, IN passed away on March 26, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. Dennis was born on November 28, 1945 in South Bend, IN to Dennis and Elsie Horvath. He met Barbara Budny on Christmas Eve at Barbara grandma's house and on November 25, 1971, at St. Adalberts Catholic Church in South Bend,...
James Reber
March 24, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of James P. Reber announces his passing on Monday, March 24th, 2025, at Greenleaf Health Campus. Jim was born on August 4th, 1935, in Elkhart, IN to Ernest and Emma Reber. He grew up with 1 sister and 3 brothers and they all enjoyed spending time together, especially when they had their...
Lenora A. Kurth
March 22, 2025
Lenore Kurth, born Leonora A. Chimienti and affectionately known as Eleanor, was surrounded by the love of her family as she peacefully passed into the presence of the Lord on March 22, 2025, just one week shy of her 97th birthday. She lived a long and beautiful life filled with creativity, tenderness and deep devotion to her family.
Lenore was a...
Donald "Dan" Culveyhouse
March 22, 2025
Donald “Dan” Culveyhouse, 93 of Elkhart, IN passed away at home on Saturday March 22, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born on November 1, 1931 in Chicago, IL., to Garland and Margaret Culveyhouse. On Christmas Eve in 1959, he married Nylene Kindle, and they enjoyed many happy years until her passing in 2015.
Dan is survived by...
Dennis Schmidt
March 19, 2025
Dennis Lee Schmidt, age 66, of Goshen passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his family. Dennis was born on June 4, 1958 to Harold and Mary Schmidt in Elkhart, IN.
Dennis graduated from Concord High School. He honorably served his country in the United States Army. Dennis worked at Goshen Rubber. He enjoyed RC...
