Dec 1, 2018

Carl E. Young, Sr., 90, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday Dec. 1, 2018 at his home.  He was born on May 24, 1928 in Kosciusko County, IN to Walter and Minnie J. Young.  He married Marie Nierman on July 13, 1974.

Mr. Young is survived by his wife, Marie, of Elkhart; his children: Denise (Tom) Wilson...

Nov 28, 2018

Shirley M. Replogle, 92 of Goshen, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 at Greencroft Healthcare Center.

She was born Sept. 24, 1926 in Mishawaka to Wayne and Ida Peggy (Anderson) Replogle. Surviving are nieces and nephews and a friend Mary Peachey. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Karen Fergison and Doreen Danton...

Nov 26, 2018

Whitney Lynn Coffey, 25 of Bristol, passed away on November 26, 2018 at her home.

She was born May 28, 1993 in Visalia, California to William E. Coffey Jr. and Cristena Mauvais. She is survived by her father, William (Matthew Weaver) Coffey Jr. of Bristol, a brother, Cory Coffey of Elkhart and 2 sisters, Ashley Coffey of...

Nov 24, 2018

Irene P. Kidder, 88 of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, Nov 24, 2018 at the Elkhart Hospice House after suffering a stroke.

She was born Aug. 28, 1930 to Oscar and Thelma Dahl in Royal Oak, Michigan and was raised in Chicago. She married her devoted husband of 66 years, Richard S. “Bud” Kidder on June 27,...

Nov 23, 2018

Jacqueline J. Werkmeister, 79 of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018 at Elkhart General Hospital.

She was born July 19, 1939 in Merrick, New York to Alfred and Adelaide Smith. She married John J. Werkmeister on April 18, 1970 in Long Island, NY. Surviving are her children Jeffrey (Nadine) Wider of Elkhart, James...

Nov 14, 2018

Genevieve L. Weirich, 89 of Bristol, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018 at Elkhart General Hospital.

She was born November 9, 1929 in Mishawaka to Henry L. and Fleety (Pratt) Smith. She married Enos S. Weirich on July 29, 1950 in Middlebury. He died on August 30, 2005. Surviving are 2 sons, Steven Weirich and Patrick...

Nov 13, 2018

Robert “Bob” Hodgson, 84 of Bristol, died on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018 at his home. He was born July 8, 1934 in Lincoln, IL to the late Jack and Margaret (Collins) Hodgson. On August 25, 1957 he married Barbara J. Brown in Peoria, IL. Surviving are his college sweetheart and wife of 61 years, a son, Craig C. Hodgson...

Nov 10, 2018

Charles A. Cook, Sr., 87, of White Pigeon, MI passed away at Elkhart Hospice House on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.  He was born on Jan. 27, 1931 to Dr. John R. W. and Dagmar (Lauren) Cook.  He married Donna Murphy in 1949.

He is survived by his wife, Donna, and his children: Charles (Glenda) Cook, Jr. of...

Nov 10, 2018

Barbara Ann Bailiff, 78 of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday evening, Nov. 10, 2018 in her home.

She was born Jan. 28, 1940 in Clyde, Ohio to Robert E. and Marguerite (Bose) Atkins. She married Harry K. Bailiff on June 16, 1984 in Elkhart. He survives along with 4 sons, Kevin (Kelly) George of Mishawaka, Robert W....

Nov 10, 2018

William Junior Spade, 100 of Elkhart, IN, passed away November 10, 2018, in his home at Eastlake Terrace. He was born February 5, 1918, in Elkhart, IN, to William F. And Christina Alma (Hoeger) Spade. William graduated from Elkhart High School in 1936. He married Jean Maxine Swartzell on Sept. 28, 1940, in Elkhart, IN, where they lived their...

Nov 6, 2018

Ron Pisani, loving husband and father of two, passed away at the age of 85, the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018 in Elkhart.

Born Jan. 22, 1933, in Youngstown, OH, Ron was the youngest of seven children born to Ferdinand and Anna (Lanotte) Pisani.  Ron grew up in Youngstown graduating from Rayen High school and after...

Nov 6, 2018

Maxwell L. King, 90, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018 at his home.

Max was born July 22, 1928 in Bristol to Vernon and Margaret (Stouder) King. On Oct. 22, 1974 in Union, MI he married Mildred E. Stanford who preceded him in death on March 7, 2009.

Surviving are his children: Vickie...

Nov 4, 2018

Harry Thomas Stephenson, 89, of Elkhart, passed away on November 4, 2018 at Hospice House of Elkhart.  He was born on May 13, 1929 in Cleveland, OH to Harry T. and Margaret (Huffgard) Stephenson.  He married Theresa Chilia on Sept. 7, 1957.

He is survived by his wife, Theresa, of Elkhart; his children: Mark (Cindi) Stephenson of...

Oct 27, 2018

John P. Branson, 50 of Elkhart, passed away in his home unexpectedly on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018.

He was born July 7, 1968 in Elkhart to Paul E. and Phyllis (Cripe) Branson. He married Amy J. Tracy on Jan. 20, 1990 in Elkhart. She survives with a daughter, Olivia Branson of Niles, MI, a son, Drew Branson...

Oct 23, 2018

Keith E. Bates, 87, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018 in his home surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on July 29, 1931 in Elkhart to Harley and Velma (Shreiner) Bates. He married the love of his life, Marilyn L. Heist, on July 17, 1964 in Elkhart. She survives with 4 children,...

Oct 23, 2018

Beverly K. “Bubby” Gardner-Jacobson, 71 of Union, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018 in her home, after a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease).

She was born Feb. 9, 1947 in Elkhart to Henry and Mollie (Zavatsky) Cohen. She married Moe Jacobson who survives along with 2 daughters, Kim (Rob) Kruzick of Middlebury and...

Oct 11, 2018

DEC. 11, 2010-OCT. 11, 2018

Natalia Amber Rice, 7, of Bristol, passed away suddenly on Thurs. Oct. 11, 2018 in her home after a long journey w/ hydranencephaly.

Born to Craig and Maria Rice (Cataldo) on Dec. 11, 2010. Along with her parents, she is survived by her brother Lukah Rice, Grandparents Bruno & Marisa...

Oct 10, 2018

Nevin W. Meyer, 83, of White Pigeon, MI, went home to be with Jesus Wednesday Oct. 10, 2018 at his home.

He was born Nov. 5, 1934 in Grand Rapids, MI. to Leonard and Dorothy (Sytsema) Meyer.

On Feb. 14, 1958 in Grand Rapids he married Barbara Cooley, who survives along with 2...

Oct 9, 2018

GRANGER—Christine Renee Evelock, of Granger, unexpectedly passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning with her loving husband by her side on October 9, 2018 at her residence after a courageous 11-year battle with Lupus.

She was born in South Bend to Hugh and Carol Gruver on April 8, 1967. She has lived in South Bend, Goshen, Elkhart, Hurst...

Oct 8, 2018

Guy R. Enos, 82 of Bristol, passed away on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born Aug. 25, 1936 in Elkhart to Edward L. and Doris A. (Dunn) Enos Sr. He married Margaret K. Shinn on May 5, 1956 in Angola. She survives along with 2 daughters, Cindy L. (Ron) Brock of Scotts, MI and...