Diana Lee (Mabie) Brubaker
May 21, 2023
Diana L. Brubaker, 73, of Bristol, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born in Goshen on April 13, 1950, to the late Orvan and Jean M. (Rummel) Mabie.
Diana is also preceded in death by her son, Craig Brubaker and husband of 42 years, Henry C. Brubaker Jr. She is...
Barbara "Barb" Anne (Emmans) Nadon
May 21, 2023
Barbara "Barb" Anne Nadon, 81, of Elkhart, IN, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Woodland Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Barbara was born on February 17, 1942, in Elkhart, to the late Robert L. Emmans and Frances G. (Jolliff) Emmans.
Barbara is preceded in death by her first husband, Bud Warren J. "Bud" Emmans,...
Robert "Bob" Alfred Petersen
May 21, 2023
ELKHART, IN — Robert A. "Bob" Petersen, 96 of Elkhart died peacefully on May 21, 2023. He has longed to rejoin his beloved wife, Rosemary, since her passing in 2014. This is a time to celebrate his going home.
Bob was born on April 15, 1927 in Clinton, Iowa, the only child of Alfred H. Petersen and...
Richard "Dick" Lavon Enfield
May 20, 2023
Richard L. "Dick" Enfield, 89, of Elkhart, was called home to be with the Lord and reunited with his wife, Mary Ellen, on Saturday May 20, 2023. He was born in Edon, OH on October 15, 1933, to the late Herman and Vera (Jack) Enfield.
Dick is survived by his sons, Jack (Shannon), Rich (Jessica), Chris, and...
Drake Matthew Matovich
May 18, 2023
South Bend: Drake Matthew Matovich, 63, passed away on the evening of May 18, shortly following an accident while traveling on Interstate 88-East. Drake was born October 5, 1959, to Kathryn and Eugene Matovich in Michigan City, Indiana. They moved to Elkhart, Indiana, where he attended Elkhart Community Schools. He graduated from Elkhart Memorial High School in 1977. Many...
Donna D. (Mundrick) Handley
May 17, 2023
ELKHART: On May 17, 2023, Donna D. Handley, 84 (nèe Mundrick), passed away at her home surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and friends. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when her family needed her. She was a well-loved member of the community in Elkhart, IN. Donna was a retired LPN and spent many years working in...
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...
