Myra Joan Shelt
May 15, 2023
Myra Joan Shelt, 70, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on May 15, 2023. Myra was in great health, but a sudden brain aneurysm led her home to be with the Lord. She was comforted with her family by her side as she passed.
Myra was born to William and Catherine Shelt on June 16th, 1952 in Elkhart,...
Randi Kay (Woodkey) Pickley
May 14, 2023
Randi K. Pickley, 75, formerly of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at Legacy Barberton Skilled Nursing Facility in Barberton, Ohio.
She was born in Elkhart, IN on December 17, 1947 to the late Richard and Fern (Longhenrich) Woodkey and is survived by her brother, Richard "Kim" Woodkey; daughter, Brinden Brown; son, Brad (Holly)...
Bruno Lira San Agustin
May 14, 2023
Bruno Lira San Agustin, 29, of Elkhart, died tragically, from gunshot injuries Sunday evening, May 14, 2023, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Bruno was born on August 16, 1993, in Mexico City, Mexico to Pedro Lira and Julia San Agustin. Survivors include his children, a son, Armony Jesus Lira Zepeda, daughter Mariah Lira; parents Pedro Lira and Julia...
Eduardo "Lalo" Santos Escobar
May 14, 2023
Eduardo "Lalo" Santos Escobar, 20, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023, at 3:02 am from injuries sustained in an automobile accident that also claimed the lives of two of his friends and put two more in the hospital. He was born in Los Reyes, La Paz, Mexico on March 25, 2003 to Eugenio (Sochilo) Santos Morales and...
Peter L. Konecny
May 13, 2023
Peter L. Konecny, 67, of Granger, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on August 12, 1955, in Elkhart to the late Henry V. and Lucille C. "Lu" (Restelli) Konecny.
Peter was also preceded in death by his siblings, Jerome Konecny, Patricia (Ralph) Cortas, and Mary (John) Walker and sister-in-law,...
Janet Kay (Reed) Gran
May 11, 2023
Janet Kay Gran, 78, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Goshen Hospital.
Janet was born on October 27, 1944, in Mishawaka, IN, to the late Russell W. and Ruth E. (Wilcox) Reed.
She was married to Gary "Joe" Gran on October 4, 1996. He preceded her in death on October 24,...
Mark A. Marvel
May 10, 2023
Mark A. Marvel, 64, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at his home.
Mark was born on April 30, 1959 in Mishawaka, IN to the late, Harlan D. Marvel Jr. and Nancy E. (Stevenson) Cabana.
He is preceded in death by his father, Harlan; the mother of his children, Theresa; sister, Vicky...
Kenneth D. Coleman
May 9, 2023
Ken was born on October 21, 1949, and passed away peacefully on May 9, 2023.
Ken was a Vietnam Veteran. He had served in the Army for many years, and he served his country well.
Joseph Campbell said it best: "A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than...
Joseph "Jj" John Weidner, Jr.
May 7, 2023
Joseph John "JJ" Weidner Jr., 74 of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly Sunday evening, May 7, 2023, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, In. JJ was born on October 9, 1948, in South Bend to the late Joseph J. Weidner Sr. and Lillian (Ivins) Weidner. In addition to his parents a brother Jim Weidner preceded him in death.
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Betty Joan Huot
May 6, 2023
Betty Joan Huot, 92, died peacefully at St. Anne Home and Retirement Community in Fort Wayne at 4:10 p.m., May 6, 2023 surrounded by her family.
She was born on May 4, 1931, in Monticello, Indiana to the late Michael and Grace (Welker) Ferro.
She married Edwin Louis Huot on Aug. 22, 1953, in Elkhart. ...
Charles "Charlie" Guy Bell
May 6, 2023
Charles "Charlie" Guy Bell, 85, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the Raclin House in Mishawaka surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 24, 1938, in Three Rivers, MI, to the late Leland Bell and Ethel (Custer) Baldwin. He was raised by his mother and late stepfather, Delbert "Deb" Baldwin.
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Donald Dean "Don" Slabough
May 4, 2023
Mr. Donald Dean "Don" Slabough, 66, of Elkhart, passed away at his home with his family by his side on Thursday, May 4, 2023, following an extended illness. He was born on January 31, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Robert "Bob" Bridenthal and Joyce Slabough. He is survived by his long-time companion and sweetheart, Tina Digiacomo, who...
Anthony Michael Wixson
May 3, 2023
Mr. Anthony Michael Wixson, 34, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at the Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, following a brief illness. His parents were at his side as he passed. Anthony was born on March 22, 1989 in Elkhart to Robert H. "Bob" and Michelle R. (Christy) Wixson, who survive him at home....
John "Johnny" David Johnloz
May 3, 2023
John "Johnny" David Johnloz, 60, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at his home surrounded by loving family. He was born on July 4, 1962, in Lagrange, IN, to the late Albert and Maxine (Williams) Johnloz. On May 21, 2011, in Elkhart, Johnny married the love of his life, Geneva May.
Johnny is survived...
Frederick Eugene Luckey, Ii
May 2, 2023
Frederick "Fred" Eugene Luckey II, 60, of Elkhart, passed away after fighting a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. He was born on August 28, 1962, in Kokomo, IN to the late Frederick E. Luckey I and Jacqueline Sue Nichols, who survives.
Fred is also survived by his daughters, Jennifer Wagner and Elizabeth Ann...
Tony F. Flores
Apr 30, 2023
Tony F. Flores, 59, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at his home.
Tony was born on June 26, 1963 in East Chicago, IN to the late, Antonio and Lorraine (Rivera) Flores.
Tony is survived by his close friend, Casey Lehman of Elkhart; sister, Melissa Moreno of Hobart; 3 nieces; 2...
Alvin Ray Gill
Apr 29, 2023
WITH LOVE FROM THE GILL FAMILY & FRIENDS
Alvin Ray Gill, age 58, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023.
He was born January 31st, 1965, in Birmingham, AL. His childhood home where he grew up was in Elkhart IN. He graduated from Jimtown High School in 1983. Ray worked several years...
Arden E. Miller
Apr 25, 2023
Arden Earl Miller, 102, of Fort Myers, Florida, died April 25, 2023.
He was born December 3, 1920, in Midland, MI, to Ernest and Clara Alice (Emmert) Miller.
The family moved to Indiana in his early youth, and he lived in the Elkhart, Indiana area until his retirement in 1985. He married Mary Jean McFall...
Peter "Pete" Lind Russell
Apr 25, 2023
Mr. Peter Lind "Pete" Russell, 77, of Elkhart, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital with his wife Debra by his side on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, following an extended battle with a rather stubborn illness. He was born on February 19, 1946, to the late Leonard and Jane (LaBelle) Russell. He later married Debra J. Carpenter, who survives him...
Janice Eileen (Leist) Yonts
Apr 25, 2023
Janice was born August 23, 1945, to Richard and Velma (Eairleywine) Leist. She passed away at home on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, surrounded by her loving sons.
She graduated from Elkhart High School in 1963, and from the Elkhart General Hospital School of Radiologic Technology, which she attended from 1963 to 1965. In the aftermath of the...
