Obituaries

Oct 26, 2025

Melvin E. Thimlar, 97, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Esther's House in Elkhart, IN. He was born in Albion, IN on July 2, 1928, to the late Cletus and Marie (Jackson) Thimlar.

Melvin is also preceded in death by his wife, Claire (Wegznowski)Thimlar; brothers, Theodore, Frank, Donald, Robert, R.D., and Lee Thimlar;...

Oct 20, 2025

Sanit Walter,74, of Elkhart, died at 1:27 am Monday, October 20, 2025 in her home, succumbing to a brave 3-year battle with Cancer.

Sanit was born in Thailand on December 5, 1950 to her parents Wan and Emay Pansri. She married her present husband, Bob Walter, on September 12, 1986.

She is preceded in death...

Oct 18, 2025

Michelle A. Whitmyer, 70, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 8:54 p.m. at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart, following an extended illness. Though her health had grown fragile, Michelle's heart remained strong, filled with the love she held for her family and the joy she found in life's simple, beautiful moments.

She...

Oct 11, 2025

Freelove Arnold, 97, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Belltower Health and Rehabilitation in Granger, IN. She was born on September 30, 1928, in Wolcolttville, IN to Vera (Hanes) and James Himes where she grew up in a lively family with 3 sisters and 6 brothers.

On March 7, 1947, she married the love...

Oct 11, 2025

Lenore Evelyn (Dymak) Clark, 88, was called to her heavenly home on Saturday, October 11 th . She felt blessed to spend her last weeks with "the girls" as she called her new housemates at The Caring Cottage Senior Living house in South Bend.

Lenore was born in South Bend on May 3, 1937, to Joseph and...

Oct 10, 2025

Angelique "Angie" Marie Nielsen, 72, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025 at The Waters of Wakarusa.

Angie was born on March 2, 1953 in Yuma, AZ and was raised by Luke Herring along with her mother, Ardys (Hamilton) Herring.

Angie is survived by her children, Gina (Max) Kline, Klaus (Pauline) Grose,...

Oct 10, 2025

Miguel "Mikey" Angel Garcia, Jr., 38, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 10, 2025.

Mikey was born on May 30, 1987 in Elkhart, IN to Miguel Angel Garcia Sr, and Christine Michelle (Fox) Garcia. He was married to the love of his life, Ashlee Smith-Garcia on December 2, 2017 in Goshen, IN.

Mikey...

Oct 9, 2025

Thomas "Tom" Michael Spry, 76, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at his home.

Tom was born on February 12, 1949 in Elkhart, IN to the late, Lester J. Spry, Sr. and Violet M. (Hartranft) Spry. He married the love of his life, Cathy Lynn (McIntire) Spry on Aug.14, 1971. She passed away on...

Oct 9, 2025

Clara Mae Butler, 92, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born May 15, 1933, in Summitville, TN to Raymond L. and Jessie P. (Burks) Stacy. Clara married Arthur D. Butler on August 6, 1963. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two brothers, Coy Ray Stacy and...

Oct 9, 2025

Nancy Kay Davis, 92, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at her home.

Nancy was born on March 23, 1933 in Elkhart, IN to the late William and Helen (Gemberling) Gollmer. She married the love of her life, John Sheldon Davis in Elkhart. He passed away on April 6, 2003.

Nancy is...

Oct 5, 2025

Fremont T. "Monty" Jenkins, 79, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully after an extended illness on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at 8:32 a.m. at Goshen General Hospital, surrounded by the quiet assurance of love and prayer.

He was born on Independence Day, July 4, 1946, in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Fremont and Mae (Sellers) Jenkins—a fitting...

Oct 5, 2025

Patricia "Patty" Ann Ortiz, 67, of Elkhart, passed away after a battle with Cancer on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at her home.

Patricia was born on December 31, 1957 in Little Rock, AR to the late, Carlton Lamar Bowen and Dorothy (Melvin) Bowen. She married the love of her life, Pedro Ortiz on Mother's Day in 1981....

Oct 5, 2025

Barbara Jean Elliott, 89, of Elkhart passed away peacefully at Center for Hospice in Elkhart. Barbara was born on November 7, 1935, in Elkhart to the late Kenneth and Nina T. (Galinet) Yeater. In addition to her parents her husband, Jack Owen Elliott, two brothers Cecil and Ron Yeater and her sister Peggy Prugh preceded her in death.

Oct 5, 2025

Robert "Bob" E. Deferbrache, 68, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Esther's House in Elkhart. He was born in South Bend, IN on August 7, 1957, to the late Fredrick Deferbrache and Mary (Anderson) Mikel.

Robert is also preceded in death by his sister, Mary Ellen Deferbrache. He is survived by his wife...

Oct 4, 2025

Carolyn Louise (Crenshaw) Dancler, 77, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family, following an extended illness, on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 9:32 a.m. Though her earthly journey has come to an end, the love she gave, the laughter she shared, and the warmth she brought into every room will forever remain in...

Oct 2, 2025

John Joseph Cashen, Jr., 75, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by love, following an extended illness on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 2:45 p.m.

He was born on April 7, 1950, in Mishawaka to the late John Joseph and Esther Louise (Wallace) Cashen, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Oct 1, 2025

Cary "Ozzie" Osborne, 76 of Elkhart passed away peacefully from complications of old age on October 1, 2025. A graduate of Elkhart High School in 1967, he enlisted in the U.S Navy and became a hospital corpsman and later re-enlisted into the Navy reserve and served with the 26th Battalion Seabees. He also had a long career with the...

Oct 1, 2025

Judith "Judy" Elaine Amiss, 81, of Granger, IN passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at Elkhart General Hospital.

Judy was born on February 24, 1944 in Elkhart, IN to the late, Robert D. and Josephine "Jo" E. (Wirt) Bowlby. Judy was married to the late, Harold "Jack" Amiss on July 19, 1966. He passed away on...

Sep 30, 2025

Ms. Jo Anne Cobbum, 96, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, following an extended illness on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 11:08 p.m. at the Center for Hospice Care Esther House in Elkhart.

She was born on June 29, 1929, right on the family farm in Elkhart, to the late Rufus H. and Ruth (Schava)...

Sep 30, 2025

Ramona Sutphin, 86, of Goshen, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. She was born on January 8, 1939, in Allen, Nebraska, where she lived a life rooted in faith, family, and service to others.

A devoted member of Faith United Methodist Church for many years, Ramona was deeply involved in numerous ministries and outreach efforts. She sang joyfully...