Glenda Joy 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 Allen Conklin
March 28, 2025
Jeffrey Allen Conklin, 62 of LaGrange, IN passed away on Saturday, 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 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 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;...
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....
