Jul 16, 2019

John W. ”Johnny ” Weaver III, 40, of Granger, Indiana was in a tragic plane crash on July 15, 2019, while on a fly fishing trip with his father, John W. Weaver II and his brother  Matthew Weaver at Mistastin Lake in Canada. John is survived by his mom, Linda Weaver of Chicago, IL his sister, Sara (Alan) Weaver...

Jul 16, 2019

John W. Weaver II, 66, of Chicago passed away on Tuesday July 16, 2019 tragically in a plane crash while on a fishing trip with his sons John “Johnny” (40) and Matthew (38) on Mistastin Lake in Canada. John was born in Elkhart, Indiana to John W. Weaver, the former Mayor of Elkhart, and Norma A. (Richardson) Weaver. On...

Jul 15, 2019

Marion Lucille Woods, 93, of Cassopolis, passed away peacefully Monday July 15, 2019.

She was born April 1, 1926 in Chicago to Dwight Warner and Mary Millie (Harding) Watson. She married Kenneth E. Gard, Sr. and then A. Frank Woods, both who have preceded her in death.

She is survived by a daughter, Mary (Charles)...

Jul 12, 2019

Larry John Bucks, 73, of Bristol passed away on Friday July 12, 2019. He was born on August 21, 1946 in Mishawaka, IN to John Christian and Neva Adele (Schieber) Bucks. On June 28, 1969 he married the former Penny McWilliams at Christ Temple Apostolic Church in South Bend.

Larry worked for Miles Laboratory, Bayer and Siemens...

Jul 7, 2019

Gary Alan Everts, Sr.,78, of Elkhart passed away on July 7, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital. Gary was born on October 6, 1940 in Elkhart to James B. and Thelma E. (Grandstaff) Everts.

Gary graduated from Elkhart High School in 1958. He most recently worked at Low Bob’s and Puck’s supply. He formerly attended Central Christian Church....

Jul 7, 2019

Margaret “Peggy” Olinger, 67 of Edwardsburg, Mich, passed away at her home peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, July 7, 2019, after an 18 year battle with cancer.

She was born March 3, 1952 in Elkhart to Howard and Betty (Cox) Christner. On Feb. 3, 1996 in Bluffton, she married Steven E. Olinger. She...

Jun 29, 2019

Michael A. Holderman, 50, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday June 29, 2019 at I.U. University Hospital, Indianapolis. He was Born Jan. 29, 1969 in Mishawaka, IN to Kenneth and Judith (Parks) Holderman. On June 29, 1996 at St. Vincent Catholic Church he married Michelle Krull who survives along with a son Casey Holderman of Elkhart, a brother Karl (Lisa)...

Jun 24, 2019

Ina May Smith, 74 of Elkhart, formerly of Anderson, IN passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019 at Elkhart Hospice House. Ina was born on December 9, 1944 in Livingston, Tennessee to Kenneth “Mitchell” and Mary Bell (Ledbetter) Mainord.

Ina was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. She retired from General Motors. She was...

Jun 20, 2019

Diane Rose Shelton, 70, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday June 20, 2019 at Hospice House of Elkhart, Indiana.

She was born June 11, 1949 in Lafayette, IN to James and Dorothy (Rose) Craw. On Aug. 19, 1972 in Lafayette she married Terry E. Shelton who survives along with a son Brian and his wife Lisa Shelton of...

Jun 19, 2019

Linda M. Willard, age 69, entered eternal life after a long courageous battle with ovarian cancer on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at the Center for Hospice in Elkhart. Linda was born on August 10, 1949 in Ferndale, Michigan to Donald and Lois Clune. Linda graduated from St. Joseph High School. She married Richard Berndt, who preceded her in death....

Jun 15, 2019

Roger Edward Roderick, 83, of Bristol passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Greenleaf Health Campus. He was born on September 14, 1935 in White Pigeon, MI to Edward C. and Ruth E. (Simpson) Roderick.  He graduated from Bristol High School in 1953. He honorably served his country in the United States Air Force from 1958- 1963. He...

Jun 15, 2019

Ruth Ann Went, 77, of Vandalia, Michigan formerly of Elkhart, Indiana passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at her grandson’s home. Ruth was born November 28, 1941 in South Bend, IN to Stanley and Alice Szymanski. On July 3 in South Bend she married Chedrick Went.

Ruth is survived by her sons; Michael (Phyllis) Oliver of...

Jun 8, 2019

Jesse Hugh Rex, 82, of Bristol passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Jesse was born on October 17, 1936 in Syracuse, IN to Roscoe and Mary (Grames) Rex. He married Donna Gardner on February 6, 1981 at Bristol United Methodist Church in Bristol.

Jesse was a loving and...

Jun 3, 2019

Our beloved daughter and mother, Sara Kay Smith Barraza, was called Home by the Lord unexpectedly on June 3, 2019 where she was warmly embraced by her brother Michael David Smith and sister Julia Lynn Smith.

She was born March 20, 1966 in Elkhart, Indiana. She graduated from Elkhart Central High School and Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis...

May 31, 2019

Letha Gay (Cutler) Phillippe, 93, of Courtyard Healthcare, Goshen IN passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus May 31,2019

Letha was born on September 1,1925 in Frankfort, Indiana, the daughter of Samuel and Mamie Pearl (McClane) Cutler.

Letha was married on June 9, 1946 to Charles W. Phillippe and remained married until his death in...

May 27, 2019

Christina Renee (Huff) Stevens 49 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away peacefully in her sleep, on Monday, May 27, 2019.  She was born January 3, 1970 to Taylor and Alain Huff.

She attended Concord Schools in Elkhart, Indiana and eventually earned her GED. Christina had suffered through many obstacles in her life and is now at peace.

May 25, 2019

Lee Grove, 83, of Bristol, passed away Saturday May 25, 2019 at his home.

He was born Dec. 1, 1935 in Wakarusa, IN to James Robert and Wilma (Cripe) Grove. On Aug. 6, 1956 in Las Cruces, NM he married Julia M. Holbrook who preceded him in death on Sept. 16, 2012.

Lee was a...

May 23, 2019

Todd M. Showalter, 49, loving son and brother, passed away on Thursday May 23, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital.

He was born Sept. 3, 1969 in Elkhart to Lowell G. and Barbara J. Showalter. Surviving are his mother, Barbara J. Showalter of Elkhart and his father and step-mother, Lowell (Cindy) Showalter of Syracuse and 2 brothers, Steven...

May 19, 2019

Marilyn Miller, 89, of Bristol, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital surrounded by her family.

Marilyn was born on September 3, 1929 in Bristol, the daughter of Samuel (Curtis) and Fern (Richardson) McClure. She was formerly married to William Miller, Jr. from 1947 until 1962.

She is survived by Melanie (Gene) DeMorrow of Goshen, Rhonda...

May 18, 2019

On the morning of May 18th, Frank Chi died surrounded by his family.

Frank worked hard his whole life down to his last breath. He carried the weight of the ups and downs of life inside his heart.

Frank loved singing Cat Stevens, eating sweets, and making people laugh. His legacy is his kindness.