May 23, 2024

Stanley Stevens, 75, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away Thursday May 23, 2024 at his home. He was born November 2, 1948 in Napoleon, Ohio to Delmar and Martha Stevens.  He married Vickie Swoveland on August 6, 1999 in Elkhart, IN.

After high school Stanley served his country in the Michigan National Guard. He was a salesman at several local car dealerships.

Surviving...

May 22, 2024

John Peter Sobczak, 69, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday May 22, 2024 at Brickyard Healthcare, Elkhart. He was born January 13, 1955 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Eugene and Dorothy Sobczak.

After graduating high school, John worked as a production worker in manufacturing. He enjoyed scuba diving and loved nature. He had two pet crows, Erma and Freddie.

Surviving are his son Spencer...

May 22, 2024

Eric N. Conrad, 54, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday May 21, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born December 31, 1969 in Elkhart to Allan and Karen Conrad.

After graduating high school Eric worked in the RV Industry as an electrician. He loved animals, fishing and mushroom hunting, especially for morel mushrooms....

May 17, 2024

Jane Marie Clanton, 84, of Bristol, Indiana, passed away on Friday May 17, 2024 in Elkhart, Indiana after being ill for several months.  She was born on November 26, 1939 in Goshen, Indiana to George R. Jr. and Florence Gorsuch.  She married Aaron J. Clanton on June 26, 1960 in Dunlap, IN.  He preceded her in death on June...

May 16, 2024

Kenneth “Ken” Hilgendorf, age 80 years, of Elkhart passed away at home surrounded by his family, on May 16, 2024. Ken was born on June 17, 1943 in LaPorte, IN to Clarence J. Hilgendorf and Leatha C. (Hoag) Hilgendorf. He married Silvia “Sue” Sternal on November 29, 1986, in Elkhart.

He attended Indiana University. He was a...

May 13, 2024

Lois Mae Kanable, 78, of Elkhart, passed away Monday May 13, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born December 22, 1945 in Sparta, Wisconsin to Delbert and Margaret Griffin.  On December 5, 1964 she married Jerry Kanable.

After high school Lois attended Ivy Tech College and received her Associate Degree in Medical Transcription...

May 12, 2024

Wendell Lee Shaffer, 89, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away on May 12, 2024. He was born on March 6, 1935, in Columbia City, Indiana, to Pearl and Harry Shaffer.

Wendell led a vibrant and fulfilling life. After graduating from Concord High School, he enlisted in the US Navy. Wendell's career spanned the recreational vehicle industry, where he...

May 9, 2024

Gabriela Quezada, 46, of Nappanee, IN went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday May 9, 2024 she passed away at her home, surrounded by her family. Gabriela was born on August 18, 1977 in Federal District of Mexico.

Gabriela is survived by her sons,  Carlos (Jagiselle Andrade-Ruiz) Joaquin and Abraham Ayala; her grandchildren...

May 2, 2024

Hawke Anthony Faloon (Hawkie), 5, of Osceola, IN passed away on Thursday May 2, 2024 at his home in the arms of his family, after a short lifetime of courageously battling the effects of a rare genetic mutation, ATP6V1A Encephalopathy. Born September 25, 2018 to Jon and Brynne Faloon in Ft. Wayne, IN, he was a true warrior, joy,...

Apr 30, 2024

Chaunce M. Guilford,52,of Elkhart passed away on April 30, 2024. Chaunce was born on August 10, 1971 to Rodney and Dianna Guilford in Elkhart, IN.

Chaunce enjoyed spending time with his friends and will be sadly missed.

Chaunce is survived by his sister, Michele (Kevin) Kesler of Rochester, IN and several friends. He was preceded...

Apr 30, 2024

Dixie Ihnken, 88, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Greenleaf Health Campus. Dixie was born on February 23,1936 to Morris G. and Cassie Grossnickle at home in North Manchester, IN. She married Richard “Dean” Ihnken on April 7, 1956, at the Lutheran Church in South Bend, IN, who preceded her in death on December...

Apr 30, 2024

Linda Lee Shaffer, 81, of Elkhart, IN passed away on April 30, 2024, at Elkhart General Hospital with her husband by her side. Linda was born on March 19, 1943, to Arthur Earl and Lillian Mae (Fair) Clifton in Three Rivers, MI. Linda married Marion Jay Shaffer on January 1, 2003, in Goshen, IN.

Linda is survived...

Apr 29, 2024

August 11, 1933-April 29, 2024

Nila Jane Weltz, 90, of Elkhart, IN passed away on April 29,2024 at Eastlake Terrace Nursing Home and Rehabilitation. Nila was born on August 11, 1933, to Andrew and Kathryn (Snell) Luke in Elkhart, IN. Nila married Robert L. Weltz, Sr. on May 22, 1953, on Elkhart, IN he preceded her in...

Apr 28, 2024

Robert E. “Bob” Dudek, 57, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Sunday April 28, 2024. Bob was born on June 1, 1966, to Daniel and Sharon (Kruger) Dudek in South Bend, IN.

Bob is survived by his children Zachery Daniel Dudek of Elkhart and Hailey Dudek of Indianapolis, IN; his companion Susan Banks of Elkhart, IN; sister...

Apr 26, 2024

Stacy Lynn Williams, 48, of Goshen passed away with her family by her side on Friday 26, 2024 at the Center for Hospice Care Ernest Raclin House in Mishawaka, IN . Stacy was born on May 15,1975 to Fred and Donna (Kroeger) Almy in Vincennes, IN. She married Keith Williams, who survives.

Stacy is survived by her...

Apr 25, 2024

Everard L. Stemm, age 61, of Mishawaka, IN passed away at his home with his wife by his side, on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Everard was born on May 10, 1962 in Sturgis, MI to Everard L. Sr. and Sandra J. (Sprowl) Stemm. Everard married the love of his life Sandra Jackson at Golden Living Nursing Home and Rehabilitation...

Apr 24, 2024

Violet Louise Marsh, 90 of Bristol, IN passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Harmony in Elkhart, IN Violet was born on August 2,1933 in Monterey, IN to Arthur W. and Matilda (Harness) Gentry. She married Charles M. Marsh, March 22,1952. He preceded her in death on August 7, 2007.

Violet is survived by her two...

Apr 23, 2024

Pamela Susan Gentle, 70 of Bristol, IN passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at My Mother’s House in Bristol, IN. Pam was born on March 12, 1954 to James Edward and Marilyn Arlene (Wilbur) Williams in Elkhart, IN.

Pam worked at Kroger for over 44 years, she worked in various positions from cashier to clerical in...

Apr 17, 2024

Beverly J. Koets, 77, of Goshen, IN passed away on Wednesday April 17, 2024 at Goshen Hospital. Bev was born on November 27, 1946 to William and Jennie Corstange in Kalamazoo, MI. She married Thomas K, Koets on December 13,1968 in Kalamazoo, MI, he preceded her in death on July 28, 2008.

Bev graduated from Parchment High...

Apr 13, 2024

Madison “Madi” Renee O’Brien, 12, of Bristol, IN passed away on April 13, 2024. Madi was born on December 3, 2011 to Pete and Amy O’Brien in Goshen, IN.

Madi was a 6th grade student at Concord Intermediate School. She enjoyed painting, drawing and any type of arts and crafts projects. She enjoyed animals, it...