May 15, 2023

Joanne Adelle Ball, 90, of Elkhart passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. Joanne was born on September 6, 1932 in Cromwell, IN to William Arthur and Pauline Rosella Reed. She married the love of her life Tom Edgar Ball on July 8, 1951 at Evangelical United Brethren Church in...

May 14, 2023

Juananthony Mendoza, 18, of Elkhart passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Juananthony was born on September 12, 2004 in Elkhart, IN to Juan Mendoza and Martha Reynaga.

Juananthony worked for RC Industries as a welder and sander. He enjoyed his friend group The Power Rangers and playing video games with his friends. He liked the finer...

May 14, 2023

Janet F. Myers, 94, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday May 14, 2023 at Greenleaf Health Campus, Elkhart. She was born March 3, 1929 in Chicago to Henry and Marion Hall. She married Bruce Smith he preceded her in death, she married her 2nd husband Neil V. Sailor, who also preceded her and death, she married Daniel Myers who preceded...

May 6, 2023

Miguel Angel Perez, 54, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday May 6, 2023 at his home. He was born August 1, 1968 to Hilarion and Celia Perez in Cueramaro, Guanajuato, Mexico and he was raised in Watsonville, CA.

Miguel was a welder at Marson International in Elkhart, IN. He enjoyed working on cars doing mechanic work or body...

May 1, 2023

John Charles Musselman, 78, of Bristol passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023 surrounded by his family at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, FL. John was born on July 30, 1944 in Fort Sill, OK to Merl and Dorothy Ellen Musselman. He married the love of his life Janice Kaye Cupp on January 27, 1967 in Markleville, IN.

April 18, 2023

Gwendolyn P. Groves, 92, of Goshen, formerly of Bristol, passed away Tuesday April 18, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.  Gwendolyn was born on October 26, 1930, to the late Wendelin and Minnie (Till) Lenz in South Bend, Indiana.  On April 5th, 1948 she married Thomas K. Groves and they enjoyed 58 years of marriage before his...

April 17, 2023

Dale E. Gasho, 73, of Elkhart, passed away Monday April 17, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Dale was born March 18, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio to Roger and Louise (Carney) Gasho. He married Brenda Bradley on November 26, 2018 at a cabin in Enon, Ohio.

Dale honorably served his country in the United States...

April 14, 2023

J.T. Redmond, 81, of Elkhart passed away at his home on Friday, April 14, 2023.  J.T. was born on May 4, 1941 in Tutwiler, Mississippi to Sam and Irene Redmond. He married Bobbie J. Harris, she preceded him in death on August 15, 2020.

J.T. retired from Midland Ross Trucking. He enjoyed spending time at...

April 11, 2023

Carole Jo Hernandez, 61, of Elkhart passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. Carole was born on April 19, 1961 in Plymouth, IN to Thomas and Virginia Gilbert.

Carole worked for Elkhart Products for over 25 years. When she wasn’t working, she was shopping or cooking for her family. When...

April 10, 2023

Douglas Lee Mattix, 76, of Elkhart, passed away Monday April 10, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 31, 1946 in Hammond, IN to Robert and Cynthia Mattix.

After graduating high school, he attended Purdue University, Calumet. Doug honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam war. He...

April 6, 2023

Ronald Gordon Witt, 65, of Elkhart, he was known to family and friends as one of the most positive, loving, and supportive individuals one could meet, returned to the arms of his Lord and his wife on Thursday April 6, 2023. Born to Larry and Sharon Witt on August 11, 1957, Ron's passion for his church and his family...

April 5, 2023

Paul G. Sweitzer, 77, of Cassopolis, MI passed away Wednesday April 5, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Paul was born October 27, 1945 in Elkhart, IN to Richard and Theresa Sweitzer. He married Kathryn “Kathy” Kiriazis on November 29, 1969 at Chapel Hill Missionary Church in Union, MI.

Paul graduated from Cassopolis Public Schools...

April 3, 2023

Payton Timothy Lochotzki, 15, of Elkhart passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023. Payton was born on October 23, 2007 to Miles T. and Jennifer L. Lochotzki in Elkhart, IN.

Payton was a wonderful son and amazing big brother, grandson, nephew, and friend. He was an extremely talented baseball player and musician. He played for both the...

April 1, 2023

Alden Jaleel Watts, 22, of Mishawaka, IN passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Alden was born on July 26, 2000 in Alabaster, Alabama to William and Stephanie Watts.

Alden enjoyed working out, lifting weights, doing calisthenics and playing basketball. He also enjoyed watching action movies. He was known for making people laugh, especially when he would...

March 28, 2023

Jerry Al Bozzo, 74, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born September 17, 1948 in Elkhart to Albert and Virginia Bozzo.  He married Marcella “Marcie”  Iemma on June 26, 1971 at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church  in Elkhart.

Jerry graduated from Elkhart High School. After graduation he honorably served...

March 24, 2023

John Glen Homan, 55, of Elkhart passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023. He was born on January 31, 1968 in San Bernardino, CA to William Glen and Artyce Homan. He married Laura Smith on January 7, 1989 at New Creation Fellowship in Granger, IN.

John moved from California to Bend, Oregon when he was small, he...

March 23, 2023

JorgeAnn Tooker of Elkhart passed away on Thursday March 23, 2023 at the Ernestine M. Raclin House, at The Center for Hospice Care, in Mishawaka, Indiana. JorgeAnn was born February 24, 1943 in Braddock, Pennsylvania to John George and Virginia Marie (Tischler) Macko. She married the love of her life Robert Willis Tooker, on October 26, 1963 in Las...

March 23, 2023

Brenda J. Miller, of Bristol, IN passed away on Thursday March 23, 2023 at home, surrounded by family. Brenda was born on December 24, 1959 in Lansing, MI. to Robert G. and Ruthie Bates. Brenda married the love of her life Charles N. “Chuck” Miller, III on March 9, 1996 at Augustana Lutheran Church in Elkhart, IN.

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March 22, 2023

James Foster, 80, of Goshen, passed away Wednesday March 22, 2023 at his home. He was born November 27, 1942 in Hugheston, WV to James M. and Dolly (Ransom) Foster.

On June 30, 1965 in Elkhart, he married Patty Sue McGraw.

After graduating high school, James served his country in the US Army Airborne Paratroopers...

March 15, 2023

Janet Mae Merrick, 89, of Elkhart passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart, IN. Janet was born on June 15, 1933 in South Bend, IN and raised by Grant and Essie Lewis. She married Gale D. Merrick on December 29, 1989.

Janet graduated from Riley High School, class of 1951. For...