Mar 23, 2022

Brent Ashton Fifer, age 59, of Elkhart formerly of Niles, MI passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born May 17, 1962 in Chicago to Ernest Harold and Audrey Lee Fifer.

Brent learned carpentry from his father at a young age and was so proud to have built...

Mar 15, 2022

Harvey L. Becker, age78, of White Pigeon, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at his home surrounded by family. Harvey was born to Harvey E. and Dorothy (Altringer) Becker on August 19, 1943 in Aurora, IL. Harvey’s mother passed away when he was just three months old.  He was raised by his “mom” (grandma) Zora Becker. Harvey...

Mar 14, 2022

James Arthur Peterson, physician, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully in Indianapolis on March 14, 2022 after a brief illness. He was surrounded by family.

Born June 1, 1938 in Elkhart, Indiana, to August and Martha Peterson, Dr. Peterson graduated from Elkhart Central High School in 1956. He attended Hanover College, where he met his...

Mar 14, 2022

Kenneth Duane Wagner, age 62, of Elkhart passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022 at his home. Ken was born to Paul and Sally Wagner on April 23, 1959 in Elkhart.

In Ken’s youth he enjoyed spending time in Travers City at his grandparent’s lake home, boating, fishing or just hanging out with his family....

Mar 14, 2022

Rio Marie Allred, age 12, of Elkhart passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022.  Rio was born on June 30, 2009 to Michael Allred and Nicole Terrell.

Rio enjoyed sketching, art, reading, video games, riding her bike and going camping with her family. She would make you laugh with her smart wit and sarcasm. She loved spending...

Mar 6, 2022

M. Dale “Candy Man” Sowers, age 83, of Elkhart was carried away by angels to meet his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital. Dale was born to James and Lunar Sowers on April 20, 1938 in Jonesboro, Louisiana. He married the love of his life Virginia “Ginny” Mater on February 11, 1977 at...

Mar 6, 2022

Jonathan “Jon Jon” Ray Mathews, age 34, of Elkhart passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Jon was born on June 27, 1986 to Lori Mathews in Elkhart, IN.

Jon who was affectionally known to many as Jon Jon or Fat Boy, truly loved life. He had a heart of gold, especially when it came to giving...

Mar 3, 2022

Betty Marie Edson, age 85, of Elkhart passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022 surrounded by her family. Betty was born to Ernest Harold and Dollie Marie Manley on October 30, 1936 in Mt.Vernon, IL.

She married the love of her life Jack Lee Edson on June 11, 1954 in Mt. Vernon, IL.

Betty graduated from...

Feb 27, 2022

John Andrew Frank, age 78 of Elkhart passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital. John was born on September 30, 1943 to John E. and Margaret Frank in Elkhart, IN. John married Paula Close on August 22, 1987 in Grand Haven, MI.

John graduated from Elkhart High School class of 1961. He honorably...

Feb 25, 2022

Rev. Donald Ray Simmons, age 70, of Elkhart went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 25, 2022 from complications of congestive heart and kidney failure. Don was born on July 31,1951 in Martin, TN. to the late Ray and Norma Ann Simmons. The family later moved to Lansing Michigan. Don graduated from Everette High School...

Feb 21, 2022

Timothy E. Young, age 59, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022, at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis. Tim was born on April 30, 1962, to Carl and Rose Young in Bremen, IN, and later raised by Marie and Carl Young.

Tim graduated from Jimtown High School and later, honorably served his country in...

Feb 18, 2022

Erica K.J. Carrick, age 42, of Elkhart passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022 at Regency Northwest Indiana Hospital in Portage, IN. Erica was born on July 2, 1979 in Elkhart, IN to Randall and Cynthia Carrick.

Erica was a loving daughter, mother and friend.  She formerly worked in the restaurant industry. She enjoyed animals, listening to...

Feb 18, 2022

Mark E. Ward, 53, of Elkhart, passed away Friday February 18, 2022 at his residence.

He was born October 10, 1968 in Elkhart to Michael Ward and Anita (Radous) Woodward. Surviving are his daughter, Savannah Tapia of Elkhart, brother, Joe Ward of Ozark, AR, his step-mom, Patricia Ottman of Edwardsburg, MI, 2 step-sisters, Lanora Patterson of Edwardsburg,...

Feb 16, 2022

Jacqueline S. Muday, age 65, of Elkhart passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on March 9, 1956 in Gary, Indiana to Lloyd and Ester Graham. She married John Muday.

Jacqueline formerly worked as a barber for over 30 years, she was also a welder. She loved her...

Feb 14, 2022

Sharon L. McKesson, age 84, of Elkhart passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Sharon was born on January 12, 1938 in Cassville, MO to Garland Gail and Nola Marie Hopkins. She married Ira D. McKesson on June 15, 1968 in Oklahoma. Ira's six sisters were like sisters to Sharon too, and...

Feb 13, 2022

Dustin Scott Carr, age 37, of Elkhart passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022. Dustin was born on December 18, 1984 to Richard “Rick” Gall and Denise Carr.

Dustin graduated from Rochester High School class of 2004 He was a manager at Papa John’s on Cassopolis Street in Elkhart. He enjoyed playing video games, watching sports and racing....

Feb 12, 2022

Kevin John Shrider, age 52, of Bristol passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital. Kevin was born on April 16, 1969 in Sylvania, OH to David and Karen Shrider. He married the love of his life Patti Dietz on July 4, 1999 in Elkhart, IN.

Kevin and his wife own Midwest Installation Partners...

Feb 9, 2022

Shelley Anne Vernier, age 87, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born August 4, 1934 in Elkhart to Clarence and Nettie Mater. She married Eugene Vernier.

Shelley graduated from Wakarusa High School and attended Baptist Church. She enjoyed ceramics and macrame. She was a manager of an apartment complex,...

Feb 8, 2022

Michael Allen Sobecki, 70, of Osceola, entered into his eternal home on February 8, 2022. He was born on June 3,1951 to the late Casimir and Angela Sobecki. He was also preceded by a brother, Russell Sobecki.

He is survived by his two daughters, Malissa Wade and Shelly Driggers; a son, Michael (Ashley) Sobecki; 8 grandkids, Cassandra...

Feb 7, 2022

LaRue E. Poe, 66, of Elkhart, passed away Monday Feb. 7, 2022 at his home. He was born July 14, 1955 in Elkhart to Ralph E. and Ada M. Poe.

On May 31, 1975 in Elkhart, he married Caroline J. Noel who preceded him in death on Apr. 3, 2014.

LaRue graduated from Elkhart Central...