James "Jim" 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...
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 Lee 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 cars,...
Barbara Ann Fiori
March 19, 2025
Barbara Ann Fiori, 77 of Elkhart, IN passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Elkhart General Hospital. Barbara was also known to many as Bhakti; a name she chose for herself, that means devoted one. She was born in Port Chester, New York to Joseph and Pasqualena Bellatoni on October 14, 1947.
Bhakti graduated from Port Chester High School; she...
Jose Joaquin Galicia-Esquivel
March 16, 2025
Jose Joaquin Galicia-Esquivel, 70, of Elkhart, Indiana passed away at home on Sunday, March 16, 2025. Jose was born on March 29, 1954, in Mexico City, Mexico to Jose Omar Galicia-Garcia and Graciela Esquivel-Velazquez. Jose married Teresa Elizabeth Moreno-Jimenez.
Jose worked for many years as a metallurgical engineer, in which he took immense pride. Jose always enjoyed listening to Rock n-Roll...
Dorothy Lee Bake
March 13, 2025
Dorothy Lee Bake, 92 of Elkhart, IN passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Esther’s House Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart, IN. Dorothy was born on January 4, 1933 Carrollton, OH to Emmett and Grace Emery. Dorothy married George Albert Lee Bake, SR on June 9, 1951.
Dorothy enjoyed crocheting, knitting, she enjoyed making Afghans and blankets to donate them...
Patricia L. Kelm
March 10, 2025
Patricia L. Kelm, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Pat—well, where do we even begin? Beneath her polite housewife exterior was a fierce competitor, a lifelong advocate for public education, and the most passionate champion of libraries you’d ever meet. She worked at the library for years (20+ years,...
Sally Roth
March 9, 2025
Sally Kathryn Roth—a devoted mother, grandmother, teacher, sister, and friend—passed away on March 9, 2025. She will be remembered for her humor, passion for the arts, and the lasting impact she made on those around her.
A visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 PM on April 4, 2025, followed by a Life Celebration at 4:00 PM at Stemm-Lawson- Peterson...
Stanley Fawley
March 8, 2025
Stanley Allen Fawley, 80 of Elkhart, IN passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Riverside Village in Elkhart, IN. Stan was born on May 1, 1944 in Elkhart, IN to Thomas R. and Virginia M. Fawley. He married Sandra Kay Smith on September 28, 1963 at Jamestown Methodist Church in Jimtown, IN.
Stan worked at Good Year formerly known as...
Janet "Jan" Kay Mast
March 8, 2025
Janet “Jan” Kay Mast, 68 of Elkhart, IN passed away on Saturday, March 8,2025 at her home surrounded by her family. Jan was born on August 24, 1956 to Robert and Viola “Dolly” Byington in Elkhart, IN. She married Edward Lee Mast on August 10, 1974 in Nappanee, IN.
Jan graduated from Concord High School, class of 1974. She worked for...
Patricia Robertson
March 5, 2025
Patricia A. Robertson, 93, of Goshen, IN passed away on March 5, 2025. Patricia was born on March 21, 1931, in Kaleva, MI to the late Peter and Anne Sedlar. On October 21, 1950, Patricia married her husband of 73 years, Thomas Robertson in Manistee, MI.
Patricia was member of Faith United Methodist Church, Four Lakes Golf Course, and the Elkhart...
Jerry Kidder
March 4, 2025
Jerry Allen Kidder, 78, of Osceola, passed away Tuesday March 4, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on January 3, 1947, in Elkhart County to Alfred E. and Jean N. (Hammond) Kidder. On June 14, 1969, he married Patricia Ann Holt.
After graduating high school, Jerry honorably served his country in the United States Army during...
Patricia L. Hammond
March 4, 2025
Patricia Lou Hammond, 84, of Middlebury, passed away Tuesday March 4, 2025, at Goshen Hospital. She was born on July 23, 1940, in Menomonie, Wisconsin to Barney and Bessie (Hughes) Crandall. On July 18, 1959, in Menomonie, WI she married Leo Hammond who preceded her in death on October 29, 1999.
Patricia worked as a butcher for ESI Meats and was...
Jessie Harris
March 2, 2025
Jessie Harris, affectionately known as Mickey, passed away peacefully at the age of 89. Born on August 8, 1935 in Hayti, Missouri; she lived a life filled with love, creativity and entrepreneurship. Mickey grew up in Hayti, where she cultivated her talents and graduated from Hayti High School in 1953. After completing her education, Mickey began her professional journey at...
Preston Rouch
February 28, 2025
Preston Adam Rouch, 25, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025. He was born November 27, 1999 in Elkhart, IN to Seth Rouch and Sharon (Cole) Rouch.
Preston was an avid musician and enjoyed spending his time listening to his favorite artists. He was known to be a kindhearted and passionate person, pouring his heart into everything he has achieved....
Randolph "Randy" Doncilovic
February 28, 2025
Randolph “Randy” Doncilovic, 60 of Elkhart, IN passed away with his family by his side, on Friday, February 28, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer. Randy was born on December 1, 1964 in Elkhart, IN to John and Helen Doncilovic. He married Stephanie McKibbin on September 28, 1999 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. She remains his angel and best friend...
Joseph Kauffman
February 24, 2025
Joseph Edward Kauffman, 55, of Elkhart, IN passed away unexpectedly at home on February 24, 2025. On January 3, 1970, Joseph was born to Abraham and Patricia Kauffman in South Bend, IN. Joseph enjoyed all things Notre Dame and was a huge fan of the Fighting Irish.
Joseph is survived by his daughter, Emily Geiger; sons Nick Kauffman and Ryan Kauffman,...
William McDowell
February 24, 2025
William “Moosebrain” M. McDowell, 80, of Elkhart, passed away Monday February 24, 2025. He was born July 12, 1944, in Elkhart to Roy and Mary Jane McDowell. On April 8, 1994, he married Angie Zollinger in Venice, FL.
William was a tool and die maker and retired from CTS. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing card games and hanging out with his...
Stanley Wogoman
February 24, 2025
Stanley E. Wogoman, 72, of Elkhart, IN; passed away at his home on February 24, 2025. Stanley was born on June 22, 1952, in Goshen, IN to Milton and Jean Wogoman. Stanley attended Concord High School and graduated in the class of 1970. On September 22, 1972, Stanley married Brenda Krallman in Elkhart, IN.
Stanley honorably served his country...
Nancy Augustine
February 19, 2025
Nancy Lee Augustine, 72 of Elkhart, IN passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Nancy was born on March 9, 1952 in South Bend, IN to Adeline and James P. Coleman, Jr. Nancy married John Augustine on September 2, 1972 at Sacred Heart Basilica at Notre Dame.
Nancy was born and raised in the...
