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...

Sep 13, 2023

Judith Russo, 87, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday September 13, 2023 at Brentwood Assisted Living Center, Elkhart. She was born on March 24, 1936 in Rockford, Illinois to Alvin and Irma Denekas.

Judy graduated from Elkhart High School in 1954. She loved raising her family and she especially loved her grandchildren. She was very outgoing and was...

Sep 8, 2023

Marcia Elizabth Herath, 82 passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023 surrounded by her family at her home. Marcia was born on April 12, 1941 in Joliet, IL to Verner and Esther Pearson. She married Richard Herath on June 9, 1963 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Joliet, IL.

Marcia was a licensed RN, her career began at...

Aug 25, 2023

Linda Jo Mellinger, 72 of Bristol, IN passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023 at Goshen Hospital. She was born on April 3, 1951 in Alva, OK to Fred H. and Carol M. Nighswonger. She married Thomas Mellinger on February 28, 1976 at the Baptist Church in Alva, OK.

Linda graduated from Northwestern Oklahoma State University where...

Aug 21, 2023

Gilbert Cardoza, Sr., 88, of Franklin, IN formerly of Bristol, IN., passed away Monday August 21, 2023 at Compass Park Indiana Masonic Home in Franklin. He was born March 16, 1935 in Mercedes, TX to Pablo and Pilar Cardoza. He married Ella Mae Garcia on September 23, 1956.

Gilbert worked as a plumber in the RV industry...

Aug 20, 2023

Betty G. Kaehr was born Aug.8, 1925 in Wakarusa, Indiana, to Ruth Denlinger Layer and Daniel Hershey Denlinger. Betty passed away on August 20, 2023 at Brentwood Assisted Living in Elkhart.

She was married to Dr. Stanley Warner of Elkhart from 1946-1969 and was married to Joseph Kaehr from 1974 until his passing in 2004.

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Aug 15, 2023

Charlene Esther (Hale) Price, 89, entered her heavenly victory on August 15, 2023, after a valiant battle with a long illness. Her devotion to her husband, family and faith sustained her and ultimately gave her peace.

Charlene was born to the late Charles Wesley and Esther Hale, of Elkhart, on April 11, 1934. She worked at CTS...

Aug 14, 2023

John E. Bowman, 80 of Mishawaka passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023 at Brickyard Healthcare in Mishawaka, IN. Joh was born on June 20, 1943 in Goshen, IN to Virgil and Elma (Ritchie) Bowman. John married the love of his life Beverly “Sue” Shriner on May 24, 1979 in Elkhart, she preceded him in death on January 13,...

Aug 13, 2023

Jack Harold Longacre, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Healthwin Specialized Care in South Bend. He was born on November 10, 1930 in Elkhart, IN to Harold and Gladys Longacre. He married JoAnne Theresa Moderau on June 11, 1955 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Elkhart.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and...

Aug 9, 2023

Rose Anne Willis, 88 of Elkhart, IN went to be home with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Anne was born on March 3, 1935 to Henry J. and Evelyn Hunter in Winfield, KS.  She married Raymond Franklin Willis on October 21, 1952, he preceded her in death on December 14, 2019.

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Aug 9, 2023

Danny Lee Groves, 50, of Middlebury passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. He was born on November 29, 1972 to Richard and Kathy Groves.

Danny worked at Eby Ford as a service advisor. He enjoyed street racing, riding on his motorcycles, UFC and golfing with his friends. He enjoyed BBQing with his friends and family, and...

Aug 4, 2023

James Leo “Jim” Knopick, 80 of Elkhart passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. Jim was born on September 5, 1942 in Winona, MN to Leo and Angeline Knopick. Jim married Kathleen “Kassie” Mulheran at Christ the King Catholic Church in Minneapolis, MN on August 19, 1967.

After honorably serving...

Aug 3, 2023

Louis Robert Evans, 91 of Elkhart passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Brentwood at Elkhart Assisted Living. Louis was born March 31, 1932 to Louis and Anna (Berger) Evans in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He married Phyllis Jean Bates on June 2, 1961, she preceded him in death on August 6, 2012.

Louis attended St. Michaels Industrial School...

Jul 26, 2023

Judith Ann Higgins, 78 of Elkhart, IN and Salix, IA passed away peacefully at her home in Elkhart on Wednesday July 26, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born on October 6, 1944, in Swea City, IA to Milford and Verna (Peitersen) Sampson.  She married her one true love, Dale Gene Higgins on June 9, 1962,...

Jul 26, 2023

"It is with great sadness that the family of Shonne Sue Durr (Slabaugh) announce her passing on Wednesday July 26, 2023 at Esther House-Center for Hospice Care, Elkhart. Shonne Sue was born on August 6, 1938 in Elkhart, IN to Howard and Allene Slabaugh. She was their only child and the apple of their eye and their joy.

Jul 19, 2023

Albena “Ann” Vahala, 93 of Elkhart passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her family. Ann was born on February 28, 1930 in Pleasant City, Ohio to August and Mary (Petkash) Mailot. She married Edward A. Vahala on April 18, 1953 in Byesville, OH.

After many years of purportedly walking through the...

Jul 9, 2023

Barbara Louise Gaskill, 86 of Elkhart, IN passed away on July 9, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital. Barbara was born on April 5, 1937 in Three Rivers, MI to John and Josephine Simone. She married Jack Gaskill on September 1, 1956 in Elkhart, IN.

Barbara worked at Westview Florist for over 30 years She was a member...

Jul 7, 2023

Evelyn Louise Dodge, 96 of Elkhart passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023 at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart, IN. She was born March 30, 1927 in Hicksville, OH to Tellis Herman and Eula (Moore) Carey.

Evelyn was a soda jerk from 1944-1945 at Huffman’s Drug Store in Hicksville, OH. She attended Elkhart Business College in 1947....

Jul 7, 2023

Amanda Mae Tubbs, 92 of Elkhart, IN passed away at Elkhart General Hospital on Friday, July 7, 2023. She was born on July 30, 1930 to Ora and Mattie Yoder in Nappanee, IN . She married James L. Tubbs on January 26, 1957 in Angola, IN.

Mae worked at Miles Laboratory in the shipping and receiving department....