Obituaries

Aug 10, 2025

Susan K. Olmstead, 65, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born in South Bend, IN on February 21, 1960, to the late David A. and Muriel L. (Boggs) Olmstead.

Susan is also preceded in death by her siblings, William J. "Bill" Olmstead, Thomas Wayne Olmstead, Michael P. "Mike"...

Aug 10, 2025

Tremitchell "Tre" Wright, 64, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Brickyard Healthcare in Elkhart on Sunday, August 10, 2025. He was born in Greenwood, Mississippi on February 19, 1961, to the late Arother Ratliff and Minnie ola Wright.

Tre is also preceded in death by his son, Adam Wright; his brothers, Bruce and John Wright; and his...

Aug 9, 2025

Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Cataldo, 75, of Elkhart, passed away at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart on Aug. 9, 2025.

She was born in Elkhart on Mar. 23, 1950 to the late Joseph C. and Angeline C. (Furfaro) Cataldo, and survivors include close friends Darlene Losee of Elkhart and Mrs. Glen Harris Miller of Naperville, IL...

Aug 6, 2025

Donna Marie Taylor, 71, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at her daughter's home, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on October 23, 1953, in Mishawaka, Indiana, to the late Homer and Paulette (Stiles) Martsolf, Donna lived a life defined by devotion to family, hard work, and kindness.

She was preceded...

Aug 5, 2025

Dawn R. Stoner, 56, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at her home.

Dawn was born in Elkhart on December 30, 1968 to Steven A. Stoner and Cheryl D. (Zong) Stoner.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Cheryl Stoner on March 5, 2022.

Dawn is survived by her...

Aug 2, 2025

Robert Alan "Bobby" Hale, 71, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Briarcliffe Health and Rehabilitation Center in South Bend on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 5:55 p.m., following a lengthy illness. Though his passing brings sadness to all who knew him, the light he brought to the lives around him will forever outshine the shadow of this loss.

Aug 2, 2025

Claude Edward Wise, 91, of Elkhart, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 2, 2025.

Claude was born on July 9, 1934, in Elkhart, Indiana, to Clyde and Ruth (Sensenbaugh) Wise. He was united in marriage to Janice "Jan" (Null) Wise, who preceded him on death on March 4, 2023.

He is also preceded...

Jul 28, 2025

Celebrating the Life and Light of Jacob William Fain December 28, 2002 – July 28, 2025

With broken hearts but full of gratitude for the time we had with him, we share the news that Jacob William Fain, 22, of Middlebury, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, at 3:04 p.m., at Memorial Hospital in South Bend,...

Jul 25, 2025

Mr. David "Dave" D. Wood, Sr., 81, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the afternoon of Friday, July 25, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., surrounded by the familiar comforts of the home he built with his own hands and filled with love over a lifetime. He had been in declining health, but remained ever-stoic and strong-willed, just...

Jul 25, 2025

Denise A. Fergison, 58, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 25, 2025, at her residence. She was born in South Bend, IN on June 5, 1967, to the late Harvey and Judy (Betzer) Fergison.

Denise is also preceded in death by her sister, Susan Fergison. She is survived by her children, Stephanie (Burton) Boyd and...

Jul 24, 2025

Mr. Ralph William Butler, 95, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 5:23 a.m., in the comfort and serenity of his own home.

Born on November 16, 1929, in Elkhart to the late Ralph W. and Margaret Butler, Ralph lived a life rooted deeply in family, faith,...

Jul 22, 2025

Lisa Charlene Treece, 65, of Goshen, formerly of Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Majestic Care of Goshen. She was born in Charleston, South Carolina on January 22, 1960, to Claude "Lee" Stroup and Cindy Lou (Witt) Dubose, who preceded her in death.

Lisa is survived by her husband of 17 years, Douglas...

Jul 22, 2025

Palma Rosa Balzano, 91, of Elkhart, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at her residence. She was born in San Giovanni Di Gerace, Italy in the Region of Calabria on March 25, 1934, to the late Salvatore and Maria (Muratore) Iemma.

Palma is also preceded in death by her husband,...

Jul 22, 2025

Ms. Beth Anne Montana, 73, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Northwoods Village at Edison Lakes Assisted Living Facility in Mishawaka on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 8:35 pm.

Beth was born in Nacogdoches, Texas on March 3, 1952 to the late A. Bruce Arbogast and Barbara A. (Houle) Arbogast Victor and is currently survived by her...

Jul 19, 2025

Mr. Alva Ray "Al" Cleavenger, age 76, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully in the comforting care of the Center for Hospice on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 2:15 p.m., with his loving wife close by and his faith firmly in hand.

Al was born on January 13, 1949, in the scenic hills of Philippi, West Virginia,...

Jul 18, 2025

Daniel L. Taylor, 63, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Esther's House in Elkhart. He was born in Spencer, West Virginia on March 13, 1962, to the late Arnold Lee and Hermie Francis (Nichols) Taylor.

Daniel is also preceded in death by his wife, Kelly Abrell; brother, James "Jamie" Allen Talor; and nephew,...

Jul 18, 2025

Bruce Eugene Ducat, 67, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 18, 2025, at the University of Chicago Medicine. He was born in Bowling Green, OH on January 15, 1958, to the late Burnell and Lola (Capelle) Ducat.

Bruce is survived by his wife, Deborah (Gonder) Ducat; his children; Kristopher, Kimberly, Annie, Raia, and Taylor; 4...

Jul 12, 2025

"You can't have an up without a down, a right without a left, a back without a front, — or a happy without a sad. This is the price you pay for a full life. You get the wonder, the joy, the tender moments, and the tears in the end too. " Our beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, and...

Jul 11, 2025

Preston Lee Joy, age 56, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away suddenly but peacefully on Friday, July 11, 2025, at 1:31 p.m. at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart, with loved ones nearby and music in his heart—a fitting farewell for a man whose life was defined by creativity and quiet strength.

Born on October 25, 1968,...

Jul 9, 2025

Steve D. Hale, 65, of Elkhart, spent his remaining time with cousin Tony, friend Jeff and his family by his side.

Steve was born on September 11, 1959 to the late, Edward and Shirley (Hummel) Hale in Elkhart.

He is preceded in death by his brothers, Kenneth and Michael; sister, Frances; and cousins, Francine, Theresa...