Maria M. Naert
Aug 1, 2026
Maria M. Naert, 96, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at HolistiCare Homes in Elkhart. She was born on November 1, 1929, to the late Hermann H. and Erna Marie Sophie (Boldt) Varenhorst.
Maria is also preceded in death by her loving husband Albert P. Naert; grandson, Christian M. Hiar; and her brother and sister-in-law, Peter (Riekje) Varenhorst....
Warren G. Baumgardner
Jul 31, 2026
Warren G. Baumgardner, 39, of Elkhart, IN passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 31, 2026 at Elkhart General Hospital.
Warren was born on September 10, 1986 in Elkhart, IN to Ron Baumgardner and Sue (Wilson) Baumgardner.
Warren is survived by his parents, Ron and Sue Baumgardner; siblings, Craig (Wendy) Baumgardner and David Baumgardner (Kayla Scott); grandmother, Wanda Baumgardner; nephews and nieces, Madison...
Ken W. Sloat
Jul 27, 2026
Ken Walter Sloat, 69, of Edwardsburg, MI passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026 at his home.
Ken was born on April 16, 1957 in Elizabethtown, PA.
Ken is survived by his children, Sabastian Sloat and Alexandria Sloat; mother of his children, Jessica Ernest; several brothers and sisters; close friends like brothers, Stephen Stott and Mark Wesner.
Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Ken...
Ronald W. Taylor
Jul 26, 2026
Ronald W. Taylor, 75, of Elkhart, IN passed away after an extended illness on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at his home.
Ron was born in Elkhart, IN on December 11, 1950 to the late Jack and Lois (Boyer) Taylor. He is survived by the love of his life, Sue (Turpin) Taylor.
Ron is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sue Taylor...
Gloria E. Young
Jul 24, 2026
Gloria E. Young, 89, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Raclin House. She was born in Dubuque, IA on May 15, 1937, to the late Cristo Milcoff and Elizabeth (Gulyash) Milcoff.
Gloria is preceded in death by her siblings, George, Julia, John, Mary, Leo, Betty, Rich, Don, Vic, Roger, and Ronnie. She is survived by her loving...
Ms. Ollie Mae Gilbert
Jul 24, 2026
Ms. Ollie Mae Gilbert, 80, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Brickyard Healthcare Facility in Elkhart on Friday, July 24, 2026, at 12:35 p.m., following an extended illness.
Born in Blytheville, Arkansas, on June 26, 1946, Ollie was the beloved daughter of the late Calvin and Mary (Swift) Gilbert. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Nathaniel Gilbert, Nathan...
William C. "Bill" Hasha
Jul 23, 2026
William C. “Bill” Hasha, 67, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Esther’s House in Elkhart, IN. He was born on July 2, 1959, in Los Angeles, CA.
Bill is survived by his loving wife Patricia Lee (Kucinich) Hasha, whom he married in Elkhart on March 14, 2012. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Mary Kucinich. Bill...
Bonnell Harper
Jul 22, 2026
In Loving Memory of Bonnell Harper
Bonnell Harper, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026, at the age of 83.
She was born on March 21, 1943, in Elkhart, Indiana, to Anna M. Harris (Williams) and Ray Glend.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Deidra Harper; her mother and...
Sensei Richard Allen Hooven
Jul 20, 2026
Richard Allen "Rich" Hooven
Richard Allen "Rich" Hooven, affectionately and respectfully known throughout the martial arts community as "Sensei Hooven," passed away peacefully within the familiar comforts of his Elkhart home on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 10:33 p.m., following an extended illness. He was 76.
Born in South Bend on October 1, 1949, Rich was the son of the late Francis...
Linda L. Kelly
Jul 18, 2026
Ms. Linda Lou Kelly, 83, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully within the familiar comforts of her own home with her family at her side on Saturday, July 18, 2026, following an extended illness.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, on February 23, 1943, Linda was the daughter of the late MSG Roy C. Hanson, US Army and Grace Mary (Fairfield) Spencer. She lived...
Marietta Wilkerson
Jul 17, 2026
Marietta Wilkerson, “Mimi,” 96, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026, at Hubbard Hill Estates Retirement Home. She was born on March 13, 1930, in Seymour, IN to the late John and Esther Marie (Lahne) Peters.
Marietta is also preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Donald “Don” Wilkerson; brother, Robert Peters; and sisters, Kay Skinner,...
Sroy Run
Jul 16, 2026
Sroy Run, born on February 14, 1940, passed away on July 16, 2026.
She was a loving and devoted mother, and grandmother who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
As a survivor of the Kymer Rouge genocide, Sroy showed incredible strength and resilience while raising her six children and providing them with love, care, and hope for a better...
Carolyn Lou Roll
Jul 12, 2026
Carolyn Lou Roll was born in Washington, Indiana, on August 22, 1934. to Arvil Everett Roll and Lula Jane Roll. She was the seventh of ten children. She had two children: Nancy Jane Selig, who passed away in 2023, and Daniel Joseph Lee, who resides in Elkhart, Indiana.
Carolyn attended Elkhart High in Elkhart, Indiana, and worked various retail sales jobs...
Ms. Jessie Jackson
Jul 11, 2026
Ms. Jessie Jackson, 79, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following an illness at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Ft. Wayne on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
She was born in Elkhart on January 28, 1947 to the late John Ray and Jewel Jackson, her mother who still survives in town. She is also survived by her sisters Nancy and Marlette and her...
Ronald Eugene Allen
Jul 10, 2026
Ronald Eugene Allen, 89, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026 at his home.
Ronald was born in Elkhart, IN on August 7, 1936 to the late, Russel C. and Bertha M. (Adams) Allen. He married the love of his life, Rose Ann (Viers) Allen on February 5, 1956 in Elkhart, IN. She passed away on April 23, 2025.
He...
James A. McCavitt
Jul 9, 2026
James A. McCavitt, 62, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Elkhart, IN on September 6, 1963. He is survived by his daughter, Kylyn (McCavitt) Stopper.
James was raised in South Haven, MI before returning to Elkhart County. He was a hard-working handy man who helped resale items after estate sales. James...
Chief Shaun D. Edgerton, EFD, Retired
Jul 9, 2026
Shaun D. Edgerton, age 64 of Elkhart, Indiana passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2026, following an extended illness. Shaun lived life on his own terms, and his passing was no exception. In accordance with his wishes, he spent his final hours in the familiar comfort of his Elkhart home surrounded by the people he cherished most.
Born in Elkhart,...
Ned A. Gruver
Jul 8, 2026
Ned A. Gruver, 81, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Greenleaf Health Campus. He was born on August 2, 1944, to the late Hugh and Inez (Bickle) Gruver.
Ned is survived by his wife of 56 years, Brenda E. Gruver; children, April (Jack) Blankenbaker, Scott (Jules) Gruver, and Kevin (Julie L.) Gruver; grandchildren, Courtney (Austin) and Brock;...
Mitzi Darlene Hardesty
Jul 7, 2026
Mitzi Darlene Hardesty, 64, of Middlebury, IN went Home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
Mitzi was born on January 9, 1962 in Huntington, WV to the late, Lee Alfred Estep and Joyce A. (Owens) Estep.
She is preceded in death by brothers, Scotty Estep, James Estep and Arlin Angola.
Mitzi was a beloved mom to Kia...
Diana Lynn Malcom
Jul 6, 2026
Mrs. Diana Lynn Malcom, 79, of Elkhart, peacefully entered into the presence of her Lord while surrounded by the love of her family in the familiar comfort of her own home on Monday, July 6, 2026, at 8:58 a.m., following a lengthy illness that she faced with quiet strength, unwavering faith, and remarkable grace.
Born in Elkhart on April 22, 1947,...
