Roberta "Bobbie" Earlene Smeltzer
Sep 30, 2026
Roberta “Bobbie” Earlene Smeltzer, 78, of Elkhart, IN passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
Roberta was born on September 30, 1948 in Elkhart to the late, Robert Earl McLain and Ruby Jean (Stouder) Duncan. She was married to the love of her life, Ronald Smeltzer on October 20, 1967 at Calvary United Methodist Church.
She is preceded...
Jose Salud Ortiz
Sep 29, 2026
Jose Salud Ortiz, 85, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Cueramaro, Mexico to Margarito Ortiz and Gregoria Gonzalez.
Visitation will take place on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Concord Event Center, 3719 S. Main St. in Elkhart, IN from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mass will...
Randall "Randy" Lee Bass
Sep 29, 2026
Randall Lee Bass, 66, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 surrounded by his loved ones.
Randall was born in Charleston, WV on April 13, 1960 to the late Estel and Doris (Hartwell) Bass. He married the love of his life, Judy (Stouder) Bass on August 20, 1983.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Estel and Doris...
Elaine Kay Griffen
Sep 29, 2026
Elaine Kay Griffen, 79, of Elkhart, went Home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at her home.
Elaine was born on March 10, 1947 in Elkhart, IN to the late, Lennis and Opal (Gall) Cook.
She is preceded in death by her brothers, Richard, Drexel and Donald Cook.
Elaine is survived by her children, Debi (Tim) O’Bryant...
John Anthony Checchio Jr.
Sep 27, 2026
John A. Checchio Jr., 61, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away on September 27, 2026, at Elkhart General Hospital following long-term health complications.
John was born on April 21, 1965, to John A. Checchio Sr. and Janice Y. “Bonnie” Checchio. He grew up in Elkhart and graduated from Elkhart Central High School.
John had many interests, but he especially loved the Big Band...
Cheryl L. Arnold
Sep 24, 2026
Cheryl L. Arnold, 78, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born in Elkhart, IN on September 03, 1948, to the late Alfred and Lelah (Hook) Beaver.
Cheryl was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy G. Arnold Sr.; son, Stuart D. Arnold; brother, James Alfred Beaver; granddaughter, Elizabeth; and soul canine...
Ron J. Fumarolo
Sep 22, 2026
Ronald “Ron” Jon Fumarolo, 66 , of Elkhart, went Home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
Ron was born on December 11, 1959 in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada to the late Orlando “Londy” Fumarolo and Rose (Bibbo) Fumarolo. He married the love of his life, Cindy (Carter) Fumarolo on August 18, 1984.
Ron is preceded in death...
Ruth Sue Spesshardt
Sep 22, 2026
Ruth Sue Spesshardt, 88, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at the home she lived in for over 60 years.
Ruth was born on December 30, 1937 in Mishawaka, IN to the late, Albert and Gladys (Hook) Quier.
She is preceded in death by her daughters, Vickie Sue Spesshardt in 1958 and Pammy Jo Spesshardt-Kehoe in 2004; siblings, Alice,...
Richard "Dan" Daniel Benyi
Sep 19, 2026
Richard D. “Dan” Benyi, 83, of Vandalia, MI, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Esther’s House in Elkhart, IN. He was born in Detroit, MI on September 27, 1942, to the late John and Dorothy (Burgett) Benyi.
Dan is survived by his son, Daniel (Valerie) Benyi of Edwardsburg, MI; daughter, Samantha (Michael) Schuelke of Vandalia; six grandchildren; one great...
Shirley C. Maxson
Sep 18, 2026
Shirley C. Maxson, 91, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026, at Brickyard Healthcare. She was born in Elkhart, IN on July 2, 1935, to the late Delbert and Rhea (Eddy) Maxson.
Shirley was also preceded in death by her brothers, William, Bob, Jim, Delbert, Henry and her twin sister, Sheila Redding. She is survived by her two nephews,...
Roy A. Cypert
Sep 16, 2026
Roy A. Cypert, 82, of Bristol, IN passed away to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. He was born on February 2, 1944, in Iron City, TN to the late Walter and Kate (Holt) Cypert.
Roy is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Linda Cypert; children, Sheila (Kevin) Phillips and Roy D. Cypert; grandchildren, Trenton, Channing,...
Gail A. Ramler
Sep 14, 2026
Gail Ann Ramler, 83, formerly of Kentucky, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026 at The Restoracy of Goshen.
Gail was born on June 30, 1943 in Queens, NY to the late, Robert and Ina (Pifer) Deisenroth. She is preceded in death by her son, Scott Dygert in August 22, 2018 and sister, Pat and brother-in-law, Walt Hudkins, both in 2026.
Gail...
Patricia Ellen Glanders
Sep 12, 2026
Patricia E. “Pat” Glanders, 86, of Elkhart, passed away on September 12, 2026, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born in Elkhart, IN on August 16, 1940, to the late Clyde F. and Irene (Sharp) Marks.
Pat married David T. Glanders on April 24, 1964. Her family was everything to her. She loved hosting monthly get-togethers to celebrate birthdays, holidays, or...
Eva Elizabeth Cloud
Sep 11, 2026
Eva Elizabeth Cloud, 88, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026, at Elkhart General Hospital.
Eva was born on October 22, 1937, in Takoma Park, Maryland, to the late Glen “Dale” Perkins and Linnaea Elizabeth (Erickson) Perkins. She spent her early years, along with her three sisters, in Vienna, Virginia, before her family moved to Battle Creek, Michigan, at...
Ruth Ann Dennis
Sep 11, 2026
Ruth Ann Dennis, 86, of Elkhart, passed away with her son and grandson by her side on Friday, September 11, 2026.
Ruth was born on September 3, 1940 in Elkhart, IN to the late, Francis “Fritz” Frederick Wirt and Margaret Christine (Hedrick) Wirt. She married the love of her life, Cortland “Cork” Lee Dennis on December 14, 1963 at St. Vincent...
Diana Sue Lee
Sep 9, 2026
Diana “Di” Sue Lee, 67, of Elkhart, IN passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at her home.
Di was born on October 19, 1958 in Elkhart, IN to mother, Carolyn Greenfield and raised by her Aunt Sue Perry.
She married the love of her life, Daniel J. Lee on July 24, 1976 in Elkhart, IN.
Di is survived by her husband...
Gary Franklin Reynolds
Sep 7, 2026
Gary Franklin Reynolds, 65, of Elkhart, passed away after a lengthy illness on Monday, September 7, 2026 at his home.
Gary was born on February 22, 1961 in Ironton, OH to Charles and Eula (Trimble) Reynolds.
He is preceded in death by his siblings, Donna Faye, Diana Dema, Larry, Michael and Billy.
Gary is survived by his son, Alan Reynolds of Elkhart, former...
Blake Richard Manley
Sep 5, 2026
Blake Richard Manley, 59, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at his home.
Born August 2, 1967, in Elkhart, Indiana, to the late Richard W. Manley (2026) and Karen L. (Kidder) Manley (2018). He graduated from Elkhart Memorial High School in 1985. Blake would then serve in the United States Navy as a Radioman from 1989 to 1994....
Douglas Ronald Seal
Sep 4, 2026
Douglas “Doug” Ronald Seal, 63, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026 at Elkhart General Hospital.
Doug was born on July 12, 1963 in France, to Ronald R. Seal and Sue (Cummins) Reavis.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ronald and Sue; sister, Rhonda Seal and grandson, Elijah Hall.
Doug is survived by his children, Nicole Ann Seal, Amber...
Samuel Dion Stout, Jr.
Sep 3, 2026
Samuel “Dion” Stout, Jr., 53, of Goshen, passed away on Thursday, September 3 2026 at Goshen Hospital.
Dion was born in Elkhart, IN on February 21, 1973 to Samuel R. Stout Sr., and Shirley (Jacobs) Stout.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Shirley and his beloved wife, Jada.
Dion is survived by his daughter, Kira Stout and stepchildren, Aliza...
