Nov 19, 2020

Robert Lee Smith, age 72, of Elkhart passed away on Thursday morning November 19, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Bob was born on June 29, 1948 in Muskegon, MI to Arthur and Virginia Smith.  He married Sharon Penney on October 5, 1968 in Harbor Springs, MI.

Bob enjoyed nature, fishing and feeding the squirrels....

Nov 19, 2020

Marilee A. Kilbert, age 92, of Charlotte, MI formerly of Elkhart passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Marilee was born on September 3, 1928 (Labor Day!) in Elkhart to Calvin and Ruth Ulery. She married Howard J. Kilbert on August 9, 1947 at Grace Lutheran Church in Elkhart.

Marilee...

Nov 17, 2020

Willis R. Cole, 77, of Bristol, passed away Tuesday November 17, 2020 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. He was born February 16, 1943 in Ober, IN to Dennis and Julia (Salyers) Cole.

On November 30, 2019, he married Geraldine Grillo, who survives along with his siblings: Albert Cole of North Judson, IN., Janet Trader of...

Nov 12, 2020

James W. Thies, 75, of Elkhart passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital following a valiant battle against COVID-19.  He was born on November 28, 1944 in St. Louis, MO to Warren and Mary Evelyn Thies.  In 1964, he married Sandra Hake in Nashville, IL at Grace United Methodist Church; she preceded him in death in...

Nov 10, 2020

Donna G. Estes, age 64 of Elkhart passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Donna was born on September 23, 1956 to Jack and Mary Estes in Elkhart, IN.

Donna worked at Needle Craft as a supervisor until they closed their doors, she also worked Eastern Waterbed, she retired from...

Nov 10, 2020

Marc J. Deuel, age 52, of Bristol was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. Marc was born on January 12, 1968 in Elkhart to Larry Deuel and Susan Stoner (Wilcox).  He married Kathleen McMeekan on October 12, 1996 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Elkhart.

Marc graduated...

Nov 9, 2020

Velma Maxine Long, 102, passed away Monday November 9, 2020 at Hubbard Hill, Elkhart. She was born Aug. 15, 1918 in Hartford City, IN to Oscar and Ethel (Haney) Mannix. On April 21, 1946 in Hartford City, she married Herschel C. Long who preceded her in death on Aug. 11, 1995.

Surviving are her children, Ronald (Sharon...

Nov 8, 2020

Sandra M. Justice, age 78, passed away at her home Sunday, November 8, 2020. Sandi was born on February 16, 1942 in Napoleon, Ohio to Fred and Evelyn Prigge. She married Edward Justice at Trinity Lutheran Church in St. Joseph, Michigan on December 14, 1962.

Sandi was a loving, wife, mother and grandmother. She worked for the...

Nov 5, 2020

Courtney Loraine Short, age 30, of Elkhart passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on September 23, 1990 to Wendy Nichols and Al Short in Elkhart.

Courtney will be remembered as a loving mother, daughter, granddaughter, niece, cousin and friend who made everyone feel special in their own unique way. Her laugh was infectious,...

Nov 2, 2020

Jimmy Lee Papa, 76, of Elkhart passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. Jimmy was born on March 4, 1944 in Elkhart, IN to Gene Francis and Florence Rachel Papa. He married Cheryl on June 13, 1964 at St. Vincent Catholic Church.

Jimmy owned the Hair & I for many years and finished...

Oct 29, 2020

Betty Carol Secor was born on March 3, 1933 in rural Goshen. She was the daughter of Vernon and Fannie Miller. Betty was a graduate of Concord High School.

She loved to learn and pursued her interest in art, music and her professional skills as a secretary. Her cheerful manner, organizational skill and attention to detail opened...

Oct 28, 2020

Rowene Janet Sibley, age 84 of Elkhart passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Rowene was born on April 15, 1936 in Cassopolis, MI to Victor and Sadie Shank.

Rowene graduated from Edwardsburg High School and received her business degree from Indiana University South Bend. She was one on the...

Oct 27, 2020

Lois Irene Sittig (Emery) passed on October 27, 2020.  She was a graduate of Scio High School (OH), class of 1955.

She married Edwin F Sittig Jr in 1956 in St Thomas PA, and lived in Lombard, IL from 1965 to 2017, where she raised 5 children, enjoyed 13 grandchildren, and was a great-grandmother to 17 more....

Oct 24, 2020

Robert David Rider, age 55, of Elkhart passed away on October 24, 2020 at his home. Robert was born on May 16, 1965 to Robert and Jane Rider.

Robert was a loving father, brother and grandfather. He loved being outdoors fishing or being the master on the grill. He enjoyed reading, especially the Bible. He had a...

Oct 21, 2020

William Ezra Haslem, Sr., aged 84, died on October 21, 2020 at home in Union, MI following a long battle with cancer. He was born March 16, 1936 in Terre Haute, IN to Dr. Ezra and Ruby Haslem. He married Deanna Haslem on June 21, 1959 in New Castle, IN.

William was a loving husband, father, and...

Oct 18, 2020

Rosemarie Cecilia Whittaker, age 77, of Mishawaka passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Rosemarie was born on November 3, 1942 in South Bend to Victor and Rose Kemper.

Rosemarie graduated from McArthur High School in Florida in the 60’s. In her youth she worked as a telephone switchboard operator...

Oct 5, 2020

Lisa Ann (Pletcher) (Harper) Joachim passed away unexpectantly on October 5th, 2020 in Lexington South Carolina.  She was born on February 19, 1965 in Elkhart, IN to Randall J. Pletcher and Ruth Heiliger Pletcher. She had been married to Bill Joachim since June 15, 2004. In addition to her parents and husband, she survived by, one sister, Christina K....

Sep 29, 2020

Clifford R. Wegmann, 64, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday September 29, 2020 at Goshen Hospital. He was born Oct. 11, 1955 in Glen Cove, NY to Clifford H. and Mildred Wegmann.  On July 17, 1977 at St. James Church, NY he married Donna Scutellaro who survives along with 4 children; Michael (Kollie) Wegmann of Alanson, MI, Rachel (Josh) Wegmann...

Sep 28, 2020

Arline C. Miller, age 98, of Middlebury, passed away Monday September 28, 2020 at her daughter’s home. She was born October 22, 1921 in Hazeldell, Saskatchewan, Canada to Arthur and Genevieve Chaddock. She married Merritt “Mike” Miller on July 23, 1949 at the Methodist Church in Fremont, Michigan.

Arline graduated from Dearborn High School. After college she...

Sep 27, 2020

Pauline Mae Mihojevich, age 87, of Bristol passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Pauline was born on August 6, 1933 in Chicago, IL., to Frank and Katherine Schuller. She married Steven Mihojevich on January 29, 1955 at Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Chicago, IL.

Pauline loved to garden...