Oct 23, 2021

Leslie Allison (Durnell) Mayfield, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 23, 2021, after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Leslie was born in Sturgis, Michigan on October 3, 1946 to Beatrice (Barber) and Grant (“Bud”) Durnell, who both predeceased her.  She was also predeceased by her only sibling, Dennis G. Durnell.

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Oct 23, 2021

Amy Elizabeth Miller, age 57, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday October 23, 2021 at her home. She was born September 30, 1964 in Elkhart to Charles “Red”, Jr. and Barbara Ann Miller.

Amy graduated from Ball State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. She was a Severe Disabilities Teacher for the Elkhart Community Schools. Amy was...

Oct 20, 2021

Janet N. Reed, age 84, of Bristol, passed away Wednesday October 20, 2021 at Center for Hospice Care Raclin House in Mishawaka. She was born December 11, 1936 in Hartford City, IN to Kenneth R. and Marguerite E. Willman. She married Philip B. Reed in Illinois on April 19, 1958.

Janet received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education...

Oct 20, 2021

The world has lost another of the "Greatest Generation." Marian (Mimi) Knispel died on October 20, 2021. A mom, a friend, a mentor and a brilliant 90-year-old sweet soul. She had such a quick wit and easily commanded the attention of many a room with her amazing personality. The room at her house for learning never closed to the...

Oct 15, 2021

Sarah Ann (Van Amber) Bliss, known as Sally, was born March 7, 1935 in Syracuse, New York to Dorothy Ann (Seely) and Wesley D. Van Amber.  She met Orbra Walter Bliss at Homer Bible Conference when she was 14 and he was 15 in 1949.  They both wanted to become missionaries and eventually married on June 6, ...

Oct 12, 2021

Heloise L. Fletcher, age 75, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday Oct. 12, 2021 at Raclin House, Center for Hospice Care, Mishawaka. She was born May 26, 1946 in Peru, IN to Leland and Evelyn Fletcher. She married Mounir Almasri on June 26, 1981.

Heloise enjoyed listening to gospel music and music from the 50’s and 60’s genre....

Oct 12, 2021

Nancy Sue Compton, age 70, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday October 12, 2021 at her home. She was born Apr. 28, 1951 in Goshen, IN to Kenneth and Betty Lechlitner. She married Gordon E. “Kim” Compton on August 11, 2006, he preceded her in death on Aug. 21, 2019.

Nancy graduated from Jefferson High School class of...

Oct 10, 2021

Daryl Spidel Wade, age 68, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 30, 1952 in Elkhart to George and Mary Grace Wade. Daryl married Carol Hay on June 18, 1987, she preceded him in death on April 13, 2021.Daryl worked in a warehouse/ logistics; he...

Oct 6, 2021

Leno Morales, age 35 of Elkhart passed away on October 6, 2021 at Indiana University Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Leno was born on April 12, 1986 in Los Angeles, California.

Leno attended Elkhart Central High School, he enjoyed cooking, drawing and painting. He was a machine operator at Genesis Products in Elkhart. He loved spending time with...

Oct 2, 2021

John LeroyToy, age 55, of Elkhart passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. John was born to James Leroy and Barbara Jean Toy on December 9, 1965 in Pasadena, CA. He married Debbie Lynn Pence on October 31, 2001.

John worked at Forest River as a supervisor in...

Oct 1, 2021

Johnny Dale Carr, 51, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021 at Goshen Hospital. He was born July 3, 1970 in Elkhart to Daniel J. Carr, Sr. and Bonnie Barton.

Johnny worked in the RV manufacturing business. He was a member of Granger Community Church in Elkhart. He enjoyed going to Cedar Point Amusement Park and...

Sep 30, 2021

And even has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation"

Harold F. (H. Fred) Smith, the eldest of seven children born to Ethel Kathleen (Hayes) Smith and Harold B. Smith on April 6, 1942 in Cassopolis, Michigan, was eagerly enfolded into the loving arms of his Lord and...

Sep 28, 2021

Pauline Swinehart, formally of Elkhart passed away Tuesday, September 28 2021 at Bell Tower Health and Rehabilitation Center.  She had been in failing health for the past month.

Pauline was born July 11, 1926 to Herbert and Miriam Roose of Wakarusa Indiana.  She graduated from Wakarusa High School in 1944.  She moved to Elkhart of that year...

Sep 26, 2021

John Swartz, age 78, of Elkhart passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at his home. John was born on December 18, 1942 to John and Anne Swart in Wilmington, Delaware. He married Elaine Davis at Bonnyville Mill on August 10, 1985.

John formerly worked at Consoweld Corporation as a national sales manager. He enjoyed...

Sep 24, 2021

Marla Jean Meyers, age 66, of Elkhart passed away peacefully on Friday, September 24, 2021 at her home surrounded by her daughter, granddaughter and nieces Ami and Natalie. She was born on January 6, 1955 to Eugene and Neva Miltroka in Winchester, IN. To know Marla Jean was to love Marla Jean. Her bark was always bigger than her...

Sep 21, 2021

Ricky L. Wing, age 62, of Elkhart passed away on September 21, 2021 at Goshen Hospital. Ricky was born September 3, 1959 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Ricky formerly worked for Skyline RV industries. He enjoyed working with his son at KW Lawncare, gardening and going to the beach. He had a huge collection of Hot Wheel cars. His...

Sep 21, 2021

Jerry J. Graddy passed away peacefully on September 21, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.  Born on March 20, 1931 to parents Oliver & Minnie (Fielder-Brown) Graddy, in Hoxie, Arkansas. Jerry was raised during the Great Depression picking cotton with help from his 4 older brothers and 1 older sister.   Outliving all siblings and being...

Sep 19, 2021

William E. Goodsene, 91, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday Sep. 19, 2021 at home with his loving wife by his side. He was born Dec. 31, 1929 in Elkhart to Shirley “Bud” and Beulah (Mitchell) Goodsene. He married Elsie Kiefer on Oct. 1, 1971 in Elkhart. She preceded him in death in April 2000. He married Violet Sailor on...

Sep 15, 2021

Garnet Juanita Borror, age 87, of Liberty, South Carolina passed away at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC. Garnet was born on September 20, 1933 in Indianapolis, IN to William and Velma Borror. She was born at her grandmother’s house, and was the third girl born to her parents.

Garnet was 4 years old when she started...

Sep 15, 2021

Michael Ray Schmidt, age 59, of Goshen passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at his home. Mike was born on May 29, 1962 to Harold and Mary Schmidt in Elkhart.

Mike graduated from Concord High School and worked at Meijer in the central kitchen. He enjoyed RC cars, drag racing and fishing. He loved spending time...