2022

Tom H. Lay, 87, of Elkhart, passed away November 22, 2022 at Riverside Village in Elkhart.  He was born December 13th, 1934 in Jasper, AL. to Marlin and Gladys Lay. He married Charlotte Irwin on March 3, 1956 in Elkhart.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Charlotte M. Lay of Elkhart, a son Tom...

2022

Patrick Steven Doyle, age 71, of Shavehead Lake in Cassopolis, MI  passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his wife and son. Pat was born to Willa and William Edward Doyle who preceded him in death. Pat started his career as a machinist apprentice and eventually co-founded Doyle Brothers Machine in South...

Jan 1, 2022

Edith Alleyne Peck, age 95 of Elkhart passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Hubbard Hill Estates. Edith was born on March 30, 1926 in Macomb, IL., to John Louis and Francelia Sweeney. She married Robert W. Peck on June 27, 1948. They enjoyed 63 years of marriage prior to his passing in 2011.

Edith was...

Jan 1, 2022

Michael Henry Switalski, age 79, of South Bend, IN passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. Mike was born on May 11, 1942 in South Bend to Michael James and Henrietta Switalski. He married Amelia Francile Andrews on October 29, 1961 at the Apostolic Temple Church in South Bend, IN.

Mike...

Jan 1, 2022

Wanda E. Wood must have been all smiles when she went to meet her maker and was reunited with the love of her life early January 1st, 2022.

Wanda was born on February 19th, 1948 in Winding Gulf, West Virginia to Sam and Easter Goff.

Being 1 of 11 children Wanda was met with open...

Dec 30, 2021

Donna Sue West, age 56 of Elkhart passed away on December 30, 2021 at Bremen Hospital. Donna was born November 3, 1965 to Arlen and Betty Jean Vaughn in Elkhart, IN. Donna married Marlin E. West on February 5, 1983 at the log cabin at Heaton Lake in Elkhart, IN.

Donna formerly worked at Creation Windows and...

Dec 29, 2021

James George Kelly, Jr. 85, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at IU North in Carmel, following a brief illness. He was born to James George Sr. and Ellen (Lawson) Kelly, in Chicago, Illinois, on June 3rd, 1936. He married Mary Louise Rickord, on June 21, 1958, in Chicago, IL. His wife preceded him in death on...

Dec 28, 2021

Nancy M. Isbell, age 83, of Goshen passed away at Courtyard Healthcare Center in Goshen. Nancy was born on February 20, 1938 in Elkhart to Millard and Helen Lantz.

Nancy graduated from Elkhart High School class of 1956. She retired as an office manager from Radabaugh Trucking Services, prior to her retirement she worked at Holly’s Landing...

Dec 27, 2021

Jay “Scott” Jamison, age 70, of Bristol passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 at Goshen Hospital. He was born on November 1, 1951 to Horace “Bud” and Phyllis Jamison in Clarinda, IA. He married his high school sweetheart Dianne Marie Armstrong on May 27, 1973 at the United Methodist Church in Coin, IA.

Scott graduated class...

Dec 26, 2021

Brent Joel Blough, age 63, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born December 4, 1958 in Elkhart to Richard J. and Joy (Nifong) Blough.

Brent was a member of Beulah Missionary Church where he was active with the Cancer Support Group. He attended College Mennonite Church, Grace Baptist in...

Dec 25, 2021

Dale Allen Krull, 72, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday December 25, 2021 at his home. He was born October 18, 1949 in Elkhart to Kenneth W. and Audree Krull. Dale graduated from Elkhart High School Class of 1967 and joined the US Army, serving in Vietnam. After the service, he went to trade school for  Tool and Die making....

Dec 24, 2021

Joshua Robert Miller, age 27, of Nappanee passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021. He was born on January 19, 1994 to Kurt C. and Debra Miller.

Joshua graduated from Central High School and attended Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne. He was a welder at Miller Manufacturing in Nappanee. He enjoyed traveling, he was a thrill...

Dec 22, 2021

Elwyn “DeVon” Blough, 94, went home to be with his wife, the love of his life on Wednesday December 22, 2021. He was born December 1, 1927 in Middlebury, IN., to Paul and Ruby (Long) Blough. He married Dorothy “Duffy” (Whalen) Blough on Feb. 14, 1948 at Bristol United Methodist Church in Bristol.

DeVon graduated...

Dec 19, 2021

Work Hard, Play Hard, Live Hard…That was ShaeLeigh Zeiger, whom at the age of 22 was murdered and had to leave this world well before her time, on Sunday December 19, 2021.

ShaeLeigh had a natural and pure beauty, heart, and soul unlike any other. Her smile and contagious laughter instantly transformed any stranger into a friend. ...

Dec 18, 2021

June M. Leslie, age 94 of Elkhart passed away on December 18, 2021 at Elkhart Place Assisted Living. She was born on September 20, 1927 to Lee Fredrick and Waneta T. Hammer in Fort Wayne, IN. She married Francis D. Leslie on December 29, 1945 in Fort Wayne, he preceded her in death on March 5, 2008....

Dec 18, 2021

Charles Edward Hardies III, age 81, of Bristol passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Courtyard Healthcare in Goshen. Chuck was born on July 9, 1940 in Schenectady, NY to Charles and Dorethea Hardies. He married Linda Soncarty on January 16, 1982 at the First Presbyterian Church in Elkhart.

Charles graduated from Northwood Preparatory School in...

Dec 17, 2021

Timothy G. Wise, age 80 of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 17, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital surrounded by his family.  Tim was born April 17, 1941 to George and Laura (Ravenscroft) Wise in Elkhart. He married Sharon Dunithan on May 28, 1961 in Elkhart, she preceded him in death on March 18, 2016.

Tim...

Dec 16, 2021

Kenneth W. “Kenny” Krull, age 96, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday December 16, 2021 at Brentwood of Elkhart Assisted Living. He was born February 6, 1925 in Three Rivers, MI to William and Ferna Krull.

On February 15, 1946 in Three Rivers, Michigan he married Audree Haynes who preceded him in death on July 10, 1996. Kenny...

Dec 14, 2021

Bertha Rosa Soto, 70, of Ft. Wayne, passed away Tuesday Dec. 14, 2021 at Parkview Regional Hospital, Ft. Wayne. She was born July 6, 1951 in Maracaibo, Venezuela to Rigoberto and Rebecca Soto.

She was a homemaker and a member of River Oaks Community Church, Goshen.

Surviving are her children Haily N. Luzardo of Ft....

Dec 14, 2021

Stanley A. Ramsey, age 88, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday December 14, 2021 at his home. He was born November 23, 1933 in Wilmot, IN to Floyd and Helen Ramsey.  In 1954 he married Margaret “Peggy” Garritson, after her passing he married Ethel K. Paulsen on July 30, 1981.

After graduating high school, Stan joined the United...