Nov 24, 2023

Friends of Alice Irene Vescelus  will be received at Grace Lutheran Church on December 7 from 9-12 with the Celebration of Life Service at 1pm.  Burial will follow at Rice Cemetery.  She passed away Saturday, November 24, 2023, at Hubbard Hill Healthcare surrounded by love from family and caring staff.

Irene, as she was known to many,...

Nov 21, 2023

Deborah J. Arthurhultz, 74 of South Bend, IN passed away on November 21, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. Deb was born on August 2, 1949 in South Bend, IN to Robert “Jack “and Viola Zmich.

Deb worked for several years at the Ceramic Shoppe in Mishawaka. She worked in the maintenance department at Park...

Nov 20, 2023

Garry Dewayne Howell, Sr., 76 of Elkhart passed away at his home in Elkhart, IN. Garry was born on October 26,1947 in Grand Rapids, MI to Horace and Evelyn Howell. He married Elizabeth Nymeyer in Elkhart, IN.

Garry honorably served his county in the United States Army. He served three tours in Vietnam. He received the National...

Nov 15, 2023

Ronald H. Cooper 96, of Bristol passed away on November 15, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Ron was born on March 23, 1927 in Logansport, IN to Russell Benjamin and Verna Francis (DePay) Cooper. He married Patricia Sue on December 30, 1977.

Ron and his father owned and operated The Cooper Mower Service in...

Nov 14, 2023

Ryan Patrick Phillips, 44, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday November 14, 2023. He was born February 25, 1979 in Niles, MI to Patrick and Christine Phillips. On August 23, 2008 he married Karen Andersen. Ryan was employed by Colorimetric Division for the past 12 years. He was a fabulous cook and enjoyed making wonderful meals for his family. He...

Nov 10, 2023

Leanne Eby Bolinger, 56 of Ft. Myers, FL passed away on Friday November 10, 2023. Leanne was born on July 27, 1967 to Ila and Lee Eby. She married Jeff Bolinger on April 9, 1994 in Granger, IN.

Leanne graduated from Memorial High School in Elkhart, IN.

She is survived by her husband Jeff Bolinger,...

Nov 4, 2023

Dessie (Mills) Snyder, age 79 of Cassopolis, MI, passed away on Saturday November 4, 2023 at her home

surrounded by her family. Dessie was born on August 16, 1944 in Clay County, KY to her parents

John D. Mills and Delora Jackson. She met Robert “Bob” George Snyder the summer of 1966 and married June...

Oct 25, 2023

Steven M. Bell, 61 of Elkhart passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on July 26, 1962 in Guisborough, United Kingdom to Maurice and Ann Bell. He married Sherrie Reynolds on March 3, 2019 in Las Vegas, NV

Steve was an account manager for Thor Motor Coach through Per Mar...

Oct 20, 2023

Philip R. Krajewski, 68 of Elkhart passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023 at Ester’s House-Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart, IN. Philip was born in 1955 in Chicago Heights, IL to Walter and Ritalorene Krajewski. He was a devoted grandfather, proud father, loving husband, beloved brother, selfless neighbor and friend to everyone he met. A strong and positive...

Oct 19, 2023

Douglas W. Nickell, 76, of Elkhart passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 19, 20023. Doug was born on April 20, 1947 in Elkhart. He married Glenna Miller on April 26, 1969 at Simpson United Methodist Church, which is now Faith United Methodist Church.

Doug honorably served his country in the United...

Oct 8, 2023

Rachel L. Young, 79 of Goshen, passed away on October 8, 2023 at Goshen Hospital in Goshen, IN. She was born November 27, 1943 in Elkhart to Charles and Ester (Kurtz) Shook, Jr. She married Oscar D. Kleitz on September 27, 1963. He preceded her in death on December 15, 2001. She then married Jerry Young on July 15,...

Oct 8, 2023

Amelia Francile “Fran” Switalski, age 80, of South Bend, IN passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Creekside Village in Mishawaka, IN. Fran was born on September 1, 1943 in South Bend to Harley and Martha  Faye Andrews. She married Michael Switalski on October 29, 1961 at the Apostolic Temple Church in South Bend, IN, he preceded her...

Oct 6, 2023

Judith C. “Judy” Richmond, 83, of Elkhart, passed away Friday October 6, 2023 at Heritage Point in Mishawaka. She was born April 15, 1940 in Elkhart to Hank and Millie Alm. She married Tommy R. Richmond on September 3, 1977 at First United Methodist Church in Elkhart.

She worked at Miles/Bayer as a Packaging and Labeling Coordinator....

Oct 5, 2023

Paul McCartney, 70, of Elkhart, IN passed away on October 5, 2023 at his home. He was born on March 31, 1953 to Max and Irene McCartney.

Paul enjoyed listening to rock-n-roll music and playing video games.

Paul is survived by his daughters Brittany McCartney, Tonya McCartney and Ashley McCartney all of Elkhart, IN; his...

Oct 1, 2023

Shirley J. Boyer, age 88, of Elkhart, IN she received her angel’s wings on October 1, 2023. She passed away at Creekside Village in Mishawaka, IN. Shirley was born on December 4, 1934 to Stanley and Martha Scearce in Elkhart, IN. She married Harold on January 24, 1953 in Elkhart, IN., he passed away on August 23, 2000.

Sep 28, 2023

Paula N. Hutchison, 67 of Elkhart, IN passed away on September 28, 2023 at the Ernestine M. Raclin Hospice House in Mishawaka, IN. She was born on August 6, 1956 in Portland, IN to Paul Leslie and Nyla Marceil Wilkinson.

Paula was a team mom, always cheering for her sons’ playing sports in their youth. She enjoyed...

Sep 25, 2023

Larry Paul Hubartt, 86, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital.  Larry was born on September 22, 1937 to Lester Paul Hubartt and Treva Mullins in Goshen, Indiana.

Larry married Anna Brown on June 13, 1963. She survives along with three sons: Derek Hubartt of Elkhart, Darren (Lisa) Hubartt of Elkhart and Brian (Lizet)...

Sep 22, 2023

Nevin James Houston, 84 of Elkhart passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital. Nevin was born March 26, 1939 in Elkhart to John Robertson and Neva Frances Houston. He married Mary A. Werbiansky on March 3, 1962 in Elkhart, IN.

Nevin graduated from Elkhart High School Class of 1957. He honorably served his...

Sep 22, 2023

Shirley A. McNeal, 87 of Elkhart passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023 surrounded by her family at her home. Shirley was born on February 28, 1936 in Grand Rapids, MI to Clifford and Viola McMannis. She married Billy D. McNeal on June 6,1952 in Elkhart, he preceded her in death on September 12, 2017.

Shirley worked...

Sep 14, 2023

William “Bill” Gaddey, of New Carlisle, IN passed away on September 14, 2023 at Northwest Health Hospital in LaPorte, IN at the age of 74. He was born on March 27, 1949 in LaPorte, IN to James and Ruth Gaddey.

At an early age, Bill joined the United States Army and honorably served his country for many...