Obituaries

Dec 7, 2025

Hobert "Hobie" Lee McKinney, 86, of Elkhart passed away after an extended illness on Sunday, December 7, 2025.

Hobie was born on April 12, 1939  in Pigion, KY to the late, Everett and Nellie (Akers) McKinney. He is survived by his wife, Ruby (Berry) McKinney. They were married on September 2, 2002 in Elkhart, IN.

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Dec 6, 2025

Virginia Lee Roberts, 94, of Elkhart, was called to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart. She was born in Trumann, Arkansas on March 2, 1931, to the late Harry and Estella (Taylor) Woods.

Virginia is also preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Arlie R. Roberts;...

Dec 6, 2025

Betty "Nana" Viola Griffin, 95, of Elkhart, went home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at her home.

Betty was born on August 3, 1930 in Elkhart, IN to the late Lawrence and Nettie Dorrier. She married the love of her life, Ernie L. Griffin on November 11, 1946. He passed away on...

Dec 5, 2025

Jen'a Louise Atwell, 65, of Elkhart passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025 at her home.

Jen'a was born on November 22, 1960 in Elkhart, IN to Harold Leroy Michalski and Barbara Louise (Davis) Lung.

She is preceded in death by her first husband, Scott Teague.

Jen'a is survived by her children, Corey...

Dec 4, 2025

Janet Lucille Borgsteadt, 89, formerly of South Bend, passed away on Thursday, December 4 , 2025 at Brentwood at Elkhart Assisted Living.

Janet was born in South Bend, IN on October 19, 1936 to the late, Donald C. Palmer and Helen (Frick) Palmer.

She is preceded in death by her sons, Chris L. Runnels and...

Dec 4, 2025

Terry Allen Bowen, 57, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Esther's House in Elkhart, IN. He was born in Elkhart on October 24, 1968, to the late Wayne M. Bowen and Donna E. (Brodhead) Celestine.

In addition to his parents, Terry was preceded in death by his brother, Wayne M. "Skip" Bowen. He...

Nov 30, 2025

Albert "Toby" Johnson, Jr., 62, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Elkhart General Hospital on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 3:30 p.m., following unexpected complications from a fall at home. His passing leaves a tender space in the hearts of all who loved him, yet his spirit remains vibrantly present in the many lives he touched.

Toby...

Nov 29, 2025

Carolyn Sue Laughter, 74, of Goshen, formerly of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Greencroft Healthcare. She was born in Elkhart, IN on June 13, 1951, to the late George and Norma (Fuller) Main.

Carolyn is also preceded in death by her son, Brian Laughter. She is survived by her sons, Bill (Melinda) McDonald...

Nov 29, 2025

Dianne Marie Guzowski, 73, of Elkhart passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Riverside Village. Dianne was born on July 27, 1952 in Sedro-Wooley, WA to the late, Richard Frederick Wiles and Phyllis Irene (Hurn) Wiles.

Dianne is preceded in death by her sister Karen Wiles. Dianne is survived by her Brother's Stephen (Joyce) Wiles, Randall...

Nov 26, 2025

Martha Elizabeth Custer, 94, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Elkhart Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 4:37 a.m., following an extended illness. True to her nature, she slipped away quietly—no fuss, no fanfare—just the way she lived much of her life.

She was born on September 3, 1931,...

Nov 24, 2025

Karin Ann Booth, 56, of Elkhart, was born on December 8, 1968, in Dearborn, Michigan, and passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Elkhart General Hospital.

Karin was a kind, selfless, and loving mother who made her children her whole world. She poured her heart into raising them, and being their mom was the greatest joy...

Nov 23, 2025

Nora Irene Robertson, 92, of Elkhart, slipped peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at 5:15 a.m., at the Center for Hospice Care, Esther's House, with her daughter Lavonne at her side. She left this world in the same way she lived in it—gracefully, stubbornly, and with a touch of well-timed humor.

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Nov 23, 2025

Eugene C. "Gene" Sutton, 85, of Elkhart, peacefully passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart. He was born in Lakey, KY on June 24, 1940, to the late Chester and Marie (Oney) Sutton.

Gene is also preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Alice F. (Cole) Sutton; stepmother, Mollie...

Nov 22, 2025

Nicholas David Ermis (Nick) was born on February 3, 1983 to David and Janet (Hardman) Ermis in Elkhart Indiana. He passed away at home, in Goshen, on November 22, 2025 when Jesus called him to heaven.

Nick will be sorely missed by his wife, Angelina Ram, his parents, his sister, Andi Ermis, his stepsons, Dan Ram, Minh...

Nov 21, 2025

Alyce "Jean" Schieber, 79, of Osceola, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025.

Jean was born on May 21, 1946, to Ralph and Martha Gardner, who precede her in death.

On July 3, 1965, she married the love of her life, William "Bill" Schieber. They shared 43 years of marriage before Bill's passing in 2008....

Nov 20, 2025

Liam Marcus Perry McCullough, 13, of Goshen, passed away too soon on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

Liam was born in Elkhart, IN on August 4, 2012 to Mickel A. McCullough and Deonna S. Pompey.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Bobby Perry, Roy Galsby, Tina McCullough and his Aunt Clarissa Walters.

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Nov 19, 2025

Allen "Squeak" E. Nord, 96, of Elkhart, IN went home to meet his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

Allen also known to many as "Squeak" was born on August 11, 1929 in Elkhart, IN to the late, Harry H. and Iva (Jones) Nord. Allen was married to his first wife, Ruby P. Smith, who...

Nov 18, 2025

Bonnie A. Rose, 82, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart. She was born in Jackson, MI to the late George Sanford and Beatrice (Garlick) Johnson.

Bonnie is also preceded in death by her son, Rodney Sanford and her sister, Maria J. Johnson. She is survived by...

Nov 17, 2025

Debra Ann "Deb" Coppinger, 72, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, November 17, 2025, at 12:19 p.m., following an extended illness. Though her body grew tired, her spirit—rooted firmly in her Christian faith—remained strong and unshaken until her final breath.

Deb was born on March 5, 1953, in...

Nov 14, 2025

Dakota Jasmine Barnes, 28, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025

Dakota was born in Mishawaka, IN on October 6, 1997 to Jerry Lee Hill Jr., and Rusty (Blake) Kelly.

Dakota is survived by her adored sons, Wyatt Allen Huff and Atreus Barnes; mother, Rusty (Jason) Kelly and father, Jerry "Jay" L. Hill...