April 2, 2024

Michael Amos Washburn, 80, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Tuesday April 2, 2024 at his home. Mike was born on March 27,1944 to Amos and Martha Washburn in Petosky, MI.

Mike graduated from Elkhart High School. He enjoyed being a metal scraper. Mike loved his cats and spending time with his friends enjoying an ice-cold beer....

April 2, 2024

Susan K. Nix, 71, of Elkhart, IN, passed away on Tuesday April 2, 2024.  She was born on July 7 1952 in Elkhart, IN to James and MaryLou (Olinger) Ingersoll.  She married David Nix on August 3, 1968 in Elkhart.

She is survived by her husband, David; 2 sons, Larry Nix and Randy (Tamara) Nix; a daughter,...

March 30, 2024

Bernard L. Foster, 93, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday March 30, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart. He was born May 29, 1930 in Elkhart to Henry and Earline (Crosbie) Foster. He married Ruth Ann Berkshire on November 27, 1952 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Elkhart. They were married 64 years before her passing in March...

March 29, 2024

Helen Lois Alexander, 88, of Whitehall, MI passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024 at Trinity Hospital in Muskegon, MI. Helen was born on June 13, 1935 to Harry and Inez Eby in Bristol, IN Helen graduated from Ball State University in 1955 where she earned her bachelor's in education degree. While at Ball State she met the love...

March 29, 2024

Stephen “Steve”  Betts, 67, passed away on Friday, March 29,2024 at the Center for Hospice Esther’s House in Elkhart, IN. Steve was born on September 19, 1956, in Carroll, IA to Cleo and Kae Betts.

Steve graduated from Memorial High School in Elkhart, IN, he earned his business administration degree from Indiana Institute of Technology in Ft....

March 28, 2024

Kathryn Leigh Nieman, 55, of Sturgis, MI passed away on Thursday March 28, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. Kathy was born on December 24, 1968 to Chad Lee and Sandra Kay Oakley in Flint, MI. Kathy married Jerry A. Nieman on July 4, 2020 in Sturgis, MI.

Kathy enjoyed candle making, planting a vegetable...

March 28, 2024

Jimmie Lee Enochs, 52, of Bristol, IN., passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Jimmie was born on January 28, 1972, to Jerry and Sandra Enochs in LaPorte, IN. He married Brenda Schwartz on August 21, 2010, at Bonneville Mill in Bristol, IN.

Jimmie graduated from Goshen High School, class...

March 25, 2024

Willie T. Brown, 48 of Three Rivers, MI passed away on Monday March 25, 2024. Willie was born on March 16, 1976 to Joseph and Minnie Merle Brown in Bogalusa, LA.

Willie worked in the several factories throughout his working career. He loved dogs and spending time with the ladies. He truly loved to spend time with...

March 24, 2024

James, 71, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at home. He was born April 23, 1952, in Elkhart, IN, to Wayne & Thelma (Farrell) Bradley. On July 12, 1986, he married Diane (Clark) Robertson Bradley.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Diane, Bristol; four sons: Scott (Gaby) Bradley,...

March 18, 2024

Marvin Edward Long, 79 of Elkhart passed away on Monday March 18, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital. Marvin was born on February 1,1945 in Elkhart, IN to Marvin and Maxine Long. He married Tihna Long Mares.

Marvin graduated from high school, then honorably served his country in the United States Air Force and the United Coast Guard....

March 18, 2024

Erik Edward Mast, 43 of Elkhart passed away on Monday March 18, 2024 at Goshen Hospital in Goshen, IN.  Erik was born on July 1, 1980 in Elkhart, IN to Edward Lee and Janet Kay Mast. They survive along with his daughter Quinn E. Mast of Elkhart, IN and the loving  mother of his daughter Michelle Mast.

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March 16, 2024

Everett Roy Smith, 86, of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Edwardsburg, Michigan, passed away Saturday March 16, 2024 at his son’s home in Mesa, Arizona. He was born in Flint, Michigan to Minnie (Starr) and Allen Smith.

He graduated from Ortonville High School and attended VanderCook College in Chicago, Illinois receiving both Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Music...

March 14, 2024

Joan Rhoads Richardson, 87 of Elkhart, IN passed away on Thursday March 14,2024 at Elkhart Place in Elkhart, IN. Joan was born on March 5, 1937 in California. She married James Richardson in December of 1998.

Joan retired from the University of Notre Dame as a secretary. She enjoyed watching old movies, antiques and gardening.

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March 13, 2024

Michael Dean Logan, 60, of Elkhart passed away on Wednesday March 13, 2024. Mike was born on January 6, 1964, in Elkhart, IN to Larry L. and Jacqueline G. Logan. He married Karin (Metcalf) on August 4, 1990, at Jamestown United Methodist Church in Jimtown, IN.

Mike graduated from Elkhart Central High School, class of 1982. Mike...

March 13, 2024

Kenneth Donald “Junior” Lingofelter, 83 of Bristol, IN passed away on Tuesday March 13, 2024 at Goshen Hospital. Kenny was born on July 28, 1940 in Warsaw, IN to Lawrence Donald and Ruby Lingofelter. He married Sandra Gilliland on July 10, 1976 in Bristol, IN.

Kenny honorable served his country in the US Navy. He worked as...

March 13, 2024

Mark Dean Smeltzer  70, of Bristol, IN  passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday March 13, 2024. Mark was born on July 26, 1953 in Elkhart, IN to Paul W. and Joan M. Smeltzer. He married Cheryl DePree on September 12, 1992 in Bristol, IN.

Mark retired from the RV industry. He enjoyed fishing and woodworking. He...

March 11, 2024

Shirley Ann Cuvo, 79 of Elkhart went home to be with the Lord on Monday March 11, 2024 she was surrounded by her family. Shirley was born on July 13, 1944 in Easton, PA to William and Beulah Paulus. She married Roy John Cuvo on November 2, 1963 in Easton, PA, he preceded her in death on January 23,...

March 3, 2024

Maxine Comer, 98, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday March 3, 2024 at Riverside Village, Elkhart,  IN . She was born January 11, 1926 in Syracuse, IN to George and Clara Rink. On January 29, 1944 in Goshen she married Lester F. Comer who preceded her in death on December 17, 1997.

She was preceded in death by...

February 26, 2024

Dianora Elena Montiel, 50 of Goshen, IN passed away on Monday February 26, 2024 at Esther House Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart, IN. Dianora was born on September 2, 1973 in Cabimas, Venezuela to Roberto and Diana Montiel.

Dianora had a servant’s heart, she enjoyed taking care of others as a nurse. She was always learning...

February 24, 2024

Doris E. Wenger, 92 of Elkhart, IN passed away on Saturday February 24, 2024 surrounded by her family at Brentwood Independent Living in Elkhart, IN. Doris was born on March 19, 1931 in Elkhart, IN to Herman and Martha McCreary. She married John D. Wenger on March 21, 1953 in Elkhart, IN.

Doris graduated Salutatorian from Concord...