August 8, 2020

Thomas J. Heerschop, age 75, of Bristol passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Tom was born on January 16, 1945 in Niles, MI to John L. and Stella Heerschop. He married Connie Morehouse on February 13, 1964 at St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Elkhart.

Tom graduated from Concord High...

August 7, 2020

John Phillip Wirt, age 77, of Bristol passed away on August 7, 2020 surrounded by his family. John was born on March 3, 1943 in Indianapolis to Forrest and Frieda Wirt. He married Rebecca Swartzell on February 19, 1966, she preceded him in death on May 18, 1996. He married Sharon Huff on September 19, 2009 at Middlebury Methodist...

August 5, 2020

Michael Paul Molebash, age 45 of Edwardsburg, MI passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Michael was born on February 19, 1975 in Berrien Springs, MI.

Michael was a mechanic at Tom’s Auto Salvage in Elkhart. He loved his family. He loved working on cars. He enjoyed softball, football and golf.

Michael is survived by...

August 4, 2020

Tomasa Hernandez, age 57, of Goshen, passed away Tuesday August 4, 2020 at Goshen Hospital. Tomasa was born on September 22, 1962 in Mexico City, Mexico to Donaciano Hernandez Torres and Celia Tafoya Barron. On September 12, 1981 in Mexico she married Roberto Corona.

Tomasa was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She was employed at...

July 23, 2020

Billie L. Coffin, age 89, of Elkhart passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Elkhart County Hospice House. Billie was born on May 24, 1931 in Arnolds Park, Iowa to Milo and Doris Waimer.

Billie grew up on a lake, she loved light houses and the water. She had a love for life, she loved listening...

July 14, 2020

Cattleya Marie Newgent, born sleeping on July 14, 2020 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Cattleya was born on July 14, 2020 to Dawon “Mello” Smith and Rachelle Newgent in Mishawaka.

Cattleya leaves to cherish her memories her parents, Mello and Rachelle; her siblings Isabella Newgent, Gabriella Newgent and Jaymen Singleton; her grandparents, Michael and...

July 9, 2020

Lucas Lane, of South Bend was born sleeping on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend to his parents Neil and Kathryn (Byrns) Lane.

Lucas is survived by his parents, Neil and Kathryn Lane of South Bend, his sister Raelynn Lane, Grandparents, Mark and Raeanna Lane of Elkhart, Laura Byrns of Elkhart; great-grandma Rhoda...

July 6, 2020

Craig R. Zentz, 59, of Osceola, passed away Monday July 6, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born September 3, 1960 in Elkhart, IN to Philip and Kay Zentz. On June 29, 2013 he married Marcia Pierce at Grace Lutheran Church in Elkhart.

Craig loved golf and muscle cars from the 1960’s, especially his Pontiac Firebird,...

July 5, 2020

Kenneth Leon Whitman, age 36, of Elkhart passed away on July 5, 2020. Kenny was born on July 5, 1984 to Harold and Wanda. On June 14, 2014 he married Stephanie Dixon in Mishawaka, IN.

Kenny was known for his wonderful personality and never taking things too serious, goofing around with his kids, fixing things, motorcycles, but...

July 1, 2020

Our beloved Elena was called into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 peacefully at home surrounded by her family.

She was born on April 4,, 1924 in Cabimas-Venezuela to Gregoria Urribarri and Francisco Hernandez (both preceded her death) She was married to Jose del Carmen Montiel for 36...

June 27, 2020

Marie M. Kash (Rouhselange), 103, of Estero, Florida passed away on June 27, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. he was the wife of the late Steven M. Kash.

Marie was born on November 24, 1916, in Crown Point, IN, as the first of nine children to the late Jose. and Magdalen s. (Schmidt) Rouhselange....

June 27, 2020

Stephanie G. Smith Schrock, age 66, of Elkhart passed away at her home on Saturday, June 27, 2020. She was born on October 27, 1953 in Elkhart to Charles and Elizabeth “Betty” Smith. She married Scott Schrock at the log cabin at Notre Dame on August 8, 1980.

Stephanie graduated from the University of Notre Dame /...

June 25, 2020

Donald A. Mitchell, 88, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday June 25, 2020 at Courtyard Healthcare in Goshen. He was born Sep. 29, 1931 in Harrisburg, PA to Harry and Mary (Martin) Mitchell. On June 11, 1955 in Elkhart he married Peggy Stephens. Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Peggy, son Don S. (Renee) Mitchell of Elkhart, daughters, Marcie...

June 24, 2020

Orsella Lynne Thompson, age 49 of Elkhart passed away at Elkhart Hospice House. Orsella was born on June 15, 1970 in Chicago, IL to Richard And Geneva Thompson.

Orsella leaves to cherish her memories her loving mother Geneva Thompson and her brother Patrick Thompson and her nieces Jamica Thompson and Enya Thompson all of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

June 21, 2020

Travon Lawrence Gills, age 18, of Elkhart passed away on June 21, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. Travon was born on August 8, 2001 in Elkhart to Dennis Gills and Brandy Albright.

Travon is survived by his mother, Brandy Albright of Elkhart and Dennis ( Cassie Thornton)  Gills of Elkhart; his siblings, Kyle Weber of Elkhart, Alexis...

June 18, 2020

Steven L. Miller, 52, of Mishawaka passed away in a motorcycle accident on June 18, 2020 in Mishawaka.  Steven was born on July 31, 1967 in South Bend to Robert E. and Patricia Miller.

Steven worked at Tom’s Auto and Moore’s Service & Towing as a tow truck driver in Elkhart. He owned A/Option Transport. Through out...

June 17, 2020

Frances Thorp, 107 of Elkhart passed away on June 17, 2020 at Eastlake Nursing Home and Rehabilitation in Elkhart. Frances was born on September 13, 1912 in Benton City, Missouri to Grant and Catherine Johnson. On January 14, 1961 she married Harry Thorp. He preceded her in death in 1978.

For many years Frances worked as a...

June 13, 2020

Richard Carl Osborne, 93, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. He was born September 10, 1926 in Bristol to Carl L. and Jennie (Rowe) Osborne. The family moved to Elkhart in 1938 where he attended Elkhart High School and was a graduate of the class of 1944. He served in the...

May 25, 2020

Karen Kay Chamberlin, 77, of Elkhart passed away on May 25, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. Karen was born on May 30, 1942 in Benton Harbor, MI to Carlisle and Marie Dahms. She married Wesley Chamberlin on August 20, 1994 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Karen was an administrative assistant for SimplexGrinnell. She enjoyed making crafts and most...

May 24, 2020

Dorothy Marie Hamilton, 106, of Bristol passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Greenleaf Health Campus. Dorothy was born on September 5, 1913 in Bristol, IN to Roy E. and Ada Johnson. She married Marion “Kirby” Hamilton on October 25, 1934 in Bremen.

Dorothy graduated from Bristol High School. She was a loving wife and mother...