Jul 4, 2023

Michael Dennis “MD” Kemp, 40 of Bristol, IN passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. MD was born on November 12, 1982 in Grand Junction, Colorado to Gary and Lori Ann Kemp.

Mike enjoyed playing billiards and racing RC cars. He was a member and an usher at Crossroads Community Church in Goshen, IN. He was a...

Jul 2, 2023

Sabino Oropeza, 99, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023 at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation, Elkhart. He was born on January 25, 1924 in Bolivia to Ilarion and Concepcion Oropeza.

He is survived by his children: Jorge Oropeza, Carmen Fernandez, Celia Oropeza, Ana Foguel, Herminia Oropeza, Jose Oropeza, Maria Victoria Vargas and Javier Oropeza.

Jul 1, 2023

Barbara Ann (Wiehoft)  Murray, 86 of Elkhart passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023 at her home with her daughter by her side. Barbara was born on August 5, 1936 to Max and Bernadine Wienhoft in Elkhart, IN.

Barbara graduated from Elkhart High School, class of 1954. She still had a close friendship with her classmates....

Jun 24, 2023

Nicholas Wayne Woods, 45, of Elkhart passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart. Nick was born on January 15, 1978 to David Lee and Vicky Woods. He married the love of his life Daleanne Laws on May 25, 2014 at Morris Estates in Niles, MI.

Nick graduated from Jimtown High School,...

Jun 24, 2023

Eldon Lamar Kemper, 85, of Mishawaka, IN passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Ernestine Raclin Hospice House in Mishawaka, IN. He was born on February 16, 1938 to Alvin and Frieda (Arndt) Kemper.

Eldon graduated from Adams High School in South Bend, IN. He honorably served his country in the United States Army, where he...

Jun 23, 2023

Kathy Louise Rhoade, 59, passed away peacefully in her Sarasota home on Friday, June 23rd, 2023. Born December 6, 1964 to Janet Stewart and Richard Stewart, Kathy grew up in Elkhart with a younger sister, Julie Yeakey, and a younger brother, Robert Stewart. She remained in Elkhart until attending college, but always dreamed of moving to Florida to escape...

Jun 23, 2023

Johnny Terrell Woods, 48, of Elkhart passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on November 25,1974 to John Terrell and Pamela Woods.

Johnny enjoyed watching wrestling, he could tell you facts about wrestlers and all there special events. He enjoyed listening to music and singing karaoke to his favorite songs....

Jun 23, 2023

Bradley Jon Huff, 63 of South Bend, formerly of Elkhart, IN passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023 peacefully at his home. Brad was born on February 17, 1960 in Elkhart to Philip and Geraldine (LaMontagne) Huff.

Brad spent his childhood years on Myers Ave in Elkhart.  He attended school primarily at Aux Chandelles and graduated through...

Jun 22, 2023

Clyde Wesley Kissel, 82, of Elkhart passed away on Thursday June 22, 2023. He was born on April 7, 1941 to Clyde and Farrel Kissel in Sturgis, MI. He married Deborah on July 12, 1969 at Calvary Methodist Church in Elkhart, IN.

Clyde owned and operated Clyde’s Marathon on the corner of Johnson Street and Bristol Street...

Jun 22, 2023

Janice E. Dean, 89, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Esther’s House, Center for Hospice Care. Janice was born on September 4, 1933, to Charles and Jeannette Linke in Seymour, IN. She married Leon A. Dean on June 22, 1957, in Seymour, IN. He preceded her in death on July 16, 2015.

Janice...

Jun 20, 2023

Patricia Ann Harris, 86, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on October 25,1936 in Kokomo, IN to Melvin and Mary Kirts. She married Donald B. Harris on November 27, 1954 in Angola, IN, he preceded her in death on August 26, 2012.

Patricia graduated from Concord...

Jun 20, 2023

Richard “ Dick” Eugene Kennedy, 81, of Elkhart, IN passed away at his home on June 20, 2023, with his wife by his side. Dick was born on June 2, 1942 to William and Wanda Kennedy in Hannibal, MO. He married Judy Lovejoy on November 17, 1961 at Dunlap Evangelical United Brethren.

Dick graduated from Concord High...

Jun 20, 2023

Floyd Albert Williams, JR., 65 of Elkhart formerly of Dowagiac, MI. passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Elkhart Meadows. Floyd was born on March 24, 1958 in Reed City, MI to Floyd and Avis Williams. He married Doreen Sheteron on July 31, 1982 at Diamond Cove Missionary Church in Cassopolis, MI.

Floyd worked for Nate...

Jun 11, 2023

Constance “Connie” Yvonne Formsma, 96, of Wyoming, MI formerly of Elkhart, IN, passed away Sunday June 11, 2023 at Rivertown Ridge Assisted Living in Wyoming, MI. She was born May 30, 1927 in Grand Rapids, MI to Don and Hazel Hartman. She married Gerald “Jerry” Formsma, her high school sweetheart, on September 9, 1949 at United Brethren Church in...

Jun 7, 2023

Shirley Ann Bloom, 82 of Elkhart passed away at Brickyard-Elkhart Care Center. Shirley was born on July 8, 1940 in Winston Salem, North Carolina to Carl and Virginia Beard. She is proceeded in death by her devoted and loving husband, John Bloom.

Shirley enjoyed retail therapy; nothing could beat a great day shopping. Her home was her...

Jun 4, 2023

Jay C. Ritchie 87, of Bristol, IN died June 4.2023 at 11:52 am at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born November 4, 1935, outside Manchester, TN to Lillian Hollandsworth and Calvin Ritchie. His beloved wife, Betsy Ann (Williams) of forty-three years, died August 3, 2008.

He is survived by his sons, Jeffery Jay (Jessica) of Harrisburg, PA...

Jun 3, 2023

Jacqueline L. Scherer, 83 of Elkhart passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. Jacqueline was born on January 30, 1940 in Muncie, IN, she was the foster daughter of Addie and Ardythe Harshman, her biological parents were Charles and Violet Childers. She married Edward A. Scherer on February 14, 1959 in DeLeon...

Jun 1, 2023

John Bryan, 45, of Elkhart, Indiana passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023. He was born on April 4, 1978 in Santa Ana, CA to James and Robyn Bryan. He was raised in Elkhart and married Vickie Merritt in Elkhart, IN.

John honorably served his country in the United States Army. He worked in production at Grand...

May 30, 2023

Pamela Susan Jones, 73 of Elkhart passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital. Pam was born on May 26, 1950 to Leroy, SR. and Mildred Carrico in Worcester, MA. Pam was raised by her mom and her stepdad Max King, as a family they resided in Elkhart.

Pam truly loved to spend time...

May 30, 2023

Harry Vernon Newton, 87, of Elkhart, IN, entered the presence of the Lord on May 30. Harry left a legacy of faithfulness to Christ and service to others over his lifetime.

He was born on November 10, 1935 at the family farm in Vienna, IL to Thomas Elmer and Opal Marie Newton, the second of eleven children....