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...
Bryon Leroy Crebbs
Apr 24, 2023
Bryon L. Crebbs, 64, of Granger, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023 at Center for Hospice Care Ernestine Raclin House.
Bryon was born on May 17, 1958 in Bloomington, IN to Leroy and Maudie (White) Crebbs. Bryon is married to the love of his life, Angela ( Rice) Crebbs on July 11, 1997 in Elkhart. He...
Mikel "Mike" K. Mitchell
Apr 24, 2023
Mikel Kent "Mike" Mitchell, 73, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Mike, as he was known to family and friends, was born on July 18, 1949 in Plymouth, Indiana to the late Robert L. Mitchell & Betty J. (Brown) Fairchild. Mike is survived by his two daughters Sarah E. (Kurt) Burns and...
Lura E. (Hargrove) Woodfin
Apr 23, 2023
Lura E. Woodfin, 92, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, April 23, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 15, 1930 in Athens, Alabama to the late Howard and Elsie (Malone) Hargrove. She married Junior L. Woodfin on January 4, 1949 in Athens. Junior died on November 28, 2003 in Elkhart....
Leslie Johnson Sr.
Apr 22, 2023
Leslie Johnson Sr., 64, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at his home, with his loving family by his side. Leslie was born October 29, 1958, in Leslie County, KY to the late Pearl and Tylie J. (McCallister) Johnson.
He is survived by his daughters, Angela Johnson, her life partner Brandon Tolliver, and Kristina...
Joyce Ann (Christiansen) Suiter
Apr 21, 2023
Mrs. Joyce Ann Suiter, 86, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Elkhart General Hospital on Friday, April 21, 2023. She was born on November 26, 1936 in Davenport, Iowa to the late Arthur and Laura (Meyer) Christiansen. On June 18, 1955 she married Cecil Wayne Suiter in LeClaire, Iowa and he currently survives at home.
Along...
David Francis Bertrand
Apr 21, 2023
David Francis Bertrand, 82, of Cranford, NJ, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 21, 2023, in Elkhart, Indiana. David was born on April 24, 1940, in Cleveland, OH, to the late David and Frances (Begley) Bertrand. On December 29, 1962, in Cleveland, OH, David married the love of his life, Arlene Stalker.
David is survived by his...
Phyllis M. (Stewart) Eby
Apr 20, 2023
Phyllis M. Brown Eby, 91, Harmony of Elkhart, IN, previously of Sebring, FL, died at 9:14 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at the Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka following an extended illness.
She was born July 16, 1931, in Dayton, OH to Samuel W. and Mary Ethel (Fulton) Stewart. On November 7, 1953, she was...
