Stephen "Steve" D. Sailor
Jun 11, 2024
Stephen D. "Steve" Sailor, 66, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Elkhart on August 17, 1957, to the late Albert L. and Eloise L. (Fruchey) Sailor.
Steve is also preceded in death by his brother, Jeffrey Sailor. He is survived by his brother, Robert L. "Bob"...
Terry Zachary Maeyens
Jun 11, 2024
Terry Zachary Maeyens, 67, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, after an extended illness. He was born on March 3, 1957, in South Bend, to the late Elmer and Alice (Slisz) Maeyens.
Terry is survived by his sisters, Barb Klempay, Shirley (Bob) Williams, Sandie (Ken) Minder, and Deborah Smudey; several nieces and nephews; stepchildren,...
Wendy Joi Lofton
Jun 11, 2024
Wendy Joi Lofton, 69, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Wendy was born on September 8, 1954 in Chicago, IL Â to the late Thomas Stubbs and Kathleen A. Hill.
Wendy is preceded in death by her brother, Bobby Mott; sister, Cathy Mott and son-in-law, Ronnie...
Dennis L. "Denny" Huff
Jun 9, 2024
Dennis L. Huff, 76, a gentle and generous man, was peacefully received by the Lord on Sunday morning June 9, 2024. He was born June 14, 1947 in Elkhart, IN. After a short engagement, Dennis married the love of his life, Brenda Barrett Velie, at Central Christian Church on September 18, 1992.
He is survived by his...
Herman Taylor
Jun 8, 2024
Herman Taylor, 77, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:55 pm while convalescing at the Woodland Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Elkhart. He was born in Hahira, Georgia on February 1, 1947 to the late Ernest and Mary N. (Hughes) Taylor. On July 29, 1989, Herman married Donna Martsolf in Elkhart. She survives...
Stephanie Lynne Spratt
Jun 7, 2024
Stephanie Lynne Spratt, 50, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly but in the comfort of her own home on Friday, June 7, 2024 at 11:49 pm following an apparent sudden illness. She was born in Elkhart on August 30, 1973 to James W. "Jim" Spratt of Petersburg, Tennessee and to Dianna (Michael) Spratt Lerner of Elkhart.
Surviving Stephanie...
Dr. Peter Mallison Carney, Md
Jun 5, 2024
Dr. Peter Carney, 88, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, June 5, at Greenleaf Senior Living.
Peter was born March 14, 1936, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Richard and Dorothy (Mallison) Carney. He spent his childhood and youth in Shaker Heights, Ohio, where backyard baseball games with his older brother, Dick, and friends were enjoyed. Later, playing...
Darren Edward Dugger
Jun 5, 2024
Darren Edward Dugger, 52, of Middlebury, IN passed away after an extended illness on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital.
Darren was born in Elizabethton, TN on April 16, 1972 to Harvey Dugger of Butler, TN ,and Judith "Judy" Dawn (Sutterby) Beaudoin of Middlebury, IN.
He is preceded in death by his brother,...
James Moore
Jun 3, 2024
James Moore, 72, of Warsaw, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024, at the Warsaw Meadows Care Center. He was born in Charleston, WV on June 20, 1951, to the late Charlie and Macel (Slaton) Moore.
James is also preceded in death by his wife, Donna Moore; brothers, Bill, Jack, Roger, and Ray Moore; and sisters, Kay...
John Lee Hemminger
Jun 2, 2024
John Lee Hemminger, 77, of Elkhart, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on July 11, 1946, in Elkhart, to the late Carlyle and Rosemary (Maust) Hemminger. On August 11, 1973, John married the love of his life, the late Katherine "Kathy"...
Wayne Vernon Niccum
May 30, 2024
"Softly falls the light of day,
As our campfires fade away.
Silently, each Scout should ask,
'Have I done my daily task?'
'Have I kept my honor bright?'
'Can I guiltless sleep tonight?'
'Have I done and have I dared
'Everything to Be Prepared?'"
...
Cynthia "Cindy" Jean Eby
May 27, 2024
Cynthia Jean "Cindy" Eby, 54, of Elkhart, passed away after fighting a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, May 27, 2024, at her residence with her family by her side. She was born on September 30, 1969, to the late Merlyn and Ersell J. (Mellott) Eby.
Cindy is also preceded in death by her faithful companions, Cagney...
Bill R. Smith
May 27, 2024
Bill R. Smith, 99, of Elkhart, died Monday, May 27, 2024, at Greenleaf Health Campus. He was born on December 20, 1924, in Elkhart, to the late Raymond and Elbertine (Cotterill) Smith. He married Mary Maxine (Kimes), who preceded him in death in 2021.
Survivors include a son, Gary (Sue) Smith; daughter, Nancy A. Smith; 2 grandchildren;...
William V. "Bill" Persic, Jr.
May 27, 2024
William V. "Bill" Persic, Jr., 85, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024, at Harmony at Elkhart Assisted Living. He was born on April 29, 1939, in Cleveland, OH, to the late William Sr. and Lurlyn (McCabe) Persic. On June 17, 1978, Bill married the love of his life, Joyce D. Bielby, in Elkhart. The couple spent...
Dixie Madonna (Bibler) Hays
May 27, 2024
Dixie Madonna Hays, 74, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024 at 4:15 am at Riverside Village of Elkhart while convalescing from a recent health decline.
She was born in Findlay, Ohio to the late Norman E. and Cecelia (Greiner) Bibler and later married Marvin Dean Hays in Defiance, Ohio on May 6, 1973. He...
Vivian Marie (Standiford) Erb
May 26, 2024
Vivian Marie Erb, 63, of Edwardsburg, MI passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.
Vivian was born on September 12, 1960 in Orange County, CA to the late Ray and June (Morris) Standiford.
Vivian is survived by her children, Charlene Diaz (Kyle Snodgrass), Michael (Kathryn) Berkley, Anthony (Alicia)...
Jacquelyn Mary (Doetsch) "Jackie" Smith
May 23, 2024
Jacquelyn Mary "Jackie" (Doetsch) Smith, 86, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Brickyard Healthcare's Elkhart Campus. She was born on July 11, 1937, in South Bend, to the late Richard Charles Doetsch and Dorothy Irene (Hufford) Erhardt.
Jackie is survived by her loving daughters, Mary Fox and Elizabeth (Joseph Jr.) Rose; grandchildren, James...
Trudy Elaine (Drexler) Battjes
May 22, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Trudy Elaine Battjes, our beloved wife, mother, grandma, friend, and coach to many, she was 68 years old. Trudy was born a day after Christmas in 1955, a daughter of the late Rudy M. Drexler Sr. and Elaine I. (Hardman) Drexler.
On November 8, 1980, Trudy...
Jeri Lynn (Hart) Lenaburg
May 17, 2024
Jeri Lynn Hart-Lenaburg, 66, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 17, 2024, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.
Jeri was born on April 29, 1958, in Elkhart, as the youngest of three children, the only daughter, to the late Donald L. and Jerrie (Beghtel) Hart. Jeri was a proud alumna of Rice Elementary, North Side Middle...
Wayne Thomas "Tom" Craigo
May 16, 2024
Wayne Thomas "Tom" Craigo, 50, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:28 pm at Elkhart General Hospital after being transported there following a sudden health emergency. Many of his closest friends would say he was 'Gone Too Soon', and that 'Heaven Can Wait' was no longer a viable excuse. He was born right outside of...
