Angelina Louise "Angie" Clayton
Feb 27, 2026
Mrs. Angelina Louise “Angie” Clayton, 54, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home following a brief illness in the early morning hours of Friday, February 27, 2026, at 12:37 a.m. Though her time on earth was far too short, Angie’s life was rich in compassion, generosity, and unwavering devotion to the people she loved. Her memory will remain a...
Mary C. Fox
Feb 26, 2026
Mary C. Fox, 70, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at her residence. She was born in South Bend, IN to the late William McMillen and Jacquelyn (Doetsch) Smith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, James “Jim” Earl Fox. Mary is survived by her children, William (Catherine Johnson) Fox...
Mary Ellen Doyle
Feb 25, 2026
Mary Ellen Doyle, 85, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026, surrounded by family.
Born on September 5, 1940, in Akron, Ohio, Mary Ellen was the daughter of Fred and Mary Gungle. She was raised in Akron and graduated from St. Thomas Hospital School of Nursing school in Akron, Ohio. Mary Ellen married James P. (Jim) Doyle, also of Akron, on...
Gloria M. Smith-Carney
Feb 23, 2026
Gloria M. Smith-Carney, 99, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born in Cambridge, MA on December 03, 1926, to the late John J. and Florence G. (Keating) Smith.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Dr. Peter M. Carney M.D. and sister, Priscilla...
David Lee Duff
Feb 23, 2026
David L. Duff, 66, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Charleston, WV on May 31,1959, to the late Leonard Ray Duff and Twyla (Mayle) Duff, who survives him.
In addition to his mother, David is also survived by his siblings; Lenny (Anne) Duff and Wanda (Paul) Lipa.
Cremation was chosen and will...
Peggy D. Twa
Feb 21, 2026
Peggy D. Twa, 83, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in the comfort of her residence. She was born in Elkhart, IN on December 27, 1942, to the late Arden Earl and Mary Jean (McFall) Miller.
In addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Kenneth H. Twa. She is...
G. G. Santiago
Feb 21, 2026
Local artist G.G. Santiago, the imaginative force behind the beloved “Rainbow Brite” illustrated children’s characters, the whimsical Enesco “My Little Kitchen Fairies” resin figurines, and the Franz Porcelain “Skin Deep” collection of intricately tattooed figurines, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 7:45 a.m. in her home and art studio nestled in the Bristol fruit hills — the...
Jimbo H. Richter
Feb 15, 2026
James “Jimbo” Howard Richter, 60, of Elkhart, is with His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
Jimbo was born on October 1, 1965 in Elkhart to Lloyd Richter and Vivian (Hermanette) Winegardener. He married the love of his life, Jill (Conley) Richter on June 29, 2002 in Elkhart.
He is preceded in death by his, father Lloyd Richter...
Derrick L. Woods Sr.
Feb 14, 2026
Derrick Woods, lovingly known as “D-Love,” was born on July 14, 1971, and passed away unexpectedly on February 14, 2026, at the age of 54.
Derrick attended Elkhart Central High School. He spent over 24 years of his working life employed with Dometic Corp, where he was known for his dedication and strong work ethic.
Derrick was a devoted husband, father, grandfather,...
Joann E. Miller
Feb 14, 2026
Joann Elizabeth Miller, 93, of Bristol, Indiana, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 10:22 p.m., in the familiar and loving surroundings of her daughter-in-law’s home in Bristol. She left this world the way she lived in it — surrounded by family, wrapped in love, and having given every ounce of herself to the people...
Delores Ingraham
Feb 13, 2026
Delores Ingraham, 85, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.
Delores was born on September 10, 1940 in South Bend, IN to the late, Robert Miller and Juanita Miller. She married the love of her life, Rodney Douglas Ingraham on June 14, 1958 in South Bend, IN.
Delores is survived by her husband...
Terry L. Hoeksema
Feb 13, 2026
Terry L. Hoeksema, 68, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026 at Elkhart General Hospital.
Terry was born on March 18, 1957 in Elkhart, IN to the late, Kenneth A. and Barbara Jane (Simons) Hoeksema. Terry is married to the love of his life, Sylvia (Borrero) Hoeksema on in March of 2000.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Terry...
Sherry Linn Sayles
Feb 11, 2026
Sherry Linn Sayles, 82, of Edwardsburg, MI passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday. February 11, 2026 at her home.
Sherry was born to Charles W. and Zella M. (Lang) Miller on January 21, 1944 in Beaumont, TX. Sherry married the love of her life, Douglas W. Sayles on October 12, 1963 in Goshen, IN.
She is preceded in death by...
Mark Fiorentino
Feb 10, 2026
Arrangements for Mark are pending here at the funeral home and will be published soon!
Phillip Ralph Howland
Feb 10, 2026
Phillip "Phil" Ralph Howland, 83, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Brickyard Healthcare Fountainview Care Center in Mishawaka.
Phillip Ralph Howland, 83, a quiet man of kindness and grit, passed away on February 10, 2026, at Brickyard Healthcare Fountainview Care Center in Mishawaka.
Born to Ralph and Mary (Hunt) Howland in Elkhart, Ind., Phil was known as a...
Seth S. Gove
Feb 9, 2026
Seth S. Gove, 50, of Goshen, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 9, 2026, at his home where he was surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 7, 1975, in Elkhart to the late Vernon E. Gove Jr. and Penny (Walker) Hershberger who survives him.
Seth is also survived by his life partner...
Karen K. Colbert
Feb 8, 2026
Karen K. Colbert, 82, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Esther’s House at the Center for Hospice Care. She was born in South Bend, IN on March 15, 1943, to the late Ralph and Nellie (Waldo) Colbert.
Karen is also preceded in death by her sister, Shirley Papay; and twin brother, Jimmy Colbert. She is survived by...
Michele Lee Merryman - Staples
Feb 8, 2026
Michele Lee Merryman-Staples, 61, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at
Eastlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a disability that spanned
many years.
Born on June 19, 1964, in Zillah, Washington, to the late Spencer L. and Linda L.
(Nice) Merryman, Michele began her life in the wide-open beauty of the Pacific
Northwest — a place of vineyards, sunshine, and close-knit community. Though
life would later bring...
Rodney A. Atkinson
Feb 6, 2026
Rodney A. Atkinson, 60, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 6, 2026. He was born in Elkhart, IN on March 19, 1965, to the late Dorothy (Steffel) Atkinson and Frank Atkinson, who survives him.
Rodney is also survived by his siblings, Debra McBrier, Barbara Byler, Mike Atkinson, and Victor Atkinson; companion, Cindy Hubbard; 2 nieces; and one nephew.
Cremation was...
Anna Lea Graves
Feb 5, 2026
Anna Lea Graves, 82, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully at the Center for Hospice Care Esther’s House in Elkhart on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 6:42 a.m., following an extended illness. True to her gentle and steady nature, she slipped from this world quietly, leaving behind a lifetime of love stitched into the hearts of those who knew her...
