Obituaries

Mar 4, 2023

Elkhart: Janice "Jan" Kay Wise, 77, passed away peacefully in her home on March 4, 2023, with her loving husband Claude and her dog Bella by her side. Jan was born September 26,1945, to Benjamin and Kathryn (Behney) Null in Wakarusa Indiana.

Jan never knew a stranger, from The Kopper Kettle, Jan's and the River Inn, she...

Mar 2, 2023

Max C. Lapham, 89, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at his home.

Max was born on March 23, 1933 in Camden, MI to Charles Francis and Jessie (Ansbaugh) Lapham. He married the love of his life, Gwendolyn (Parcell) Lapham on Nov. 27, 1955 in Elkhart, IN. Gwen passed away in 2008.

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Mar 2, 2023

Lance Michael Thibodeau, 62, of Elkhart, passed away after a hard fought battle with cancer on Thursday morning, March 2, 2023 in the comfort of his home, with his loving family at his side.

Lance was born on November 17, 1960 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island to John Thibodeau and Marjorie (Fox) Green.

Lance was able...

Mar 2, 2023

Stephen Molnar, 76, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Majestic Healthcare in Goshen.

Stephen was born on May 11, 1946 in Edwardsburg, MI to the late Frank and Margaret (Vargo) Molnar. He is married for 21 years to Mary (Fisher) Molnar.

Stephen is preceded in death by brother, John Molnar and...

Feb 27, 2023

Jack F. Hartman, 90, formerly of Elkhart Indiana, passed peacefully Monday morning, Feb. 27, 2023, in his home in Port St. Lucie, Florida after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. His wife of 65 years, Patricia and 2 of their 7 children were by his side. His oldest son, Patrick and Julie whose professions as a medical doctor and...

Feb 27, 2023

Paul Nathan Hochstetler, 64, of Elkhart, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital after an extended illness. Paul was born on November 12, 1958 in Red Lake, Ontario, to Noah and Loretta (Bontrager) Hochstetler. Paul is survived by his parents, Noah and Loretta Hochstetler, four siblings, Conrad (Janet) Hochstetler, sisters, Grace (Ron) Sautter, Rachel (Bruce) Vander...

Feb 27, 2023

Sue Ann Johnson, 82, residing in Elkhart, passed away Monday, evening, February 27, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her family and Paisley, her cat. A native of Elkhart, Sue was born on February 17, 1941, to the late Charles R. and Marie (Wambaugh) Bartlett. Sue met and fell in love with handsome young man named Tedd R. Johnson....

Feb 27, 2023

Keith L. Linzy, 65, of Union, MI passed away after a lengthy illness on Monday, February 27, 2023 at his home.

Keith was born on December 21, 1957 to the late Eugene and Lorraine (Goldsmith) Linzy in Cincinnati, OH. He married the love of his life, Robin on August 26, 1989 in Elkhart.

Keith is...

Feb 26, 2023

Mr. John Henry Lancaster, Sr.,  73, of Elkhart, passed away comfortably and peacefully within the familiar confines of his own home on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at 10:15 am. He was born in Laporte, Indiana to the late James D. and Nell B. (Brown) Lancaster, who precede John in death along with his stepmother, Goldie Sue (Lemon) Lancaster, his...

Feb 26, 2023

ELKHART, Ind. – Shelba (Shelly) Jean Peffly Bickel, 84, died Sunday morning, February 26, 2023, at home in Elkhart, with her family beside her.

She was born to Edward and Elizabeth Peffly on August 5, 1938, and had an older brother, James, who all predeceased her.

She had worked for many years for a variety...

Feb 25, 2023

Deborah "Debi" Ann Hatton, 63, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at her home.

Debi was born in Elkhart, IN on July 11, 1959 to the late Casey and Shirley (Hartman) Richardson. She was married to the love of her life for 33 years, Allen L. Hatton on July 20, 1987. He preceded her...

Feb 24, 2023

Ms. Suzanne Elizabeth Dunham, 67, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Riverside Village. Suzanne was born on November 16, 1955, in Berea, OH, to the late Willis and Doris (Cox) Dunham.

Suzanne is survived by her sister, Diane (David) Aguilera of Corona, CA; nieces, Shelia Hernandez of Huntington Beach, CA, Missy (David)...

Feb 20, 2023

Helen Joan Troup, 90, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023 at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Helen was born on August 14, 1932 in Columbia City, IN to the late Homer Anders and Tina (Bell) Hawn. She was married for 49 years to the late Jay Eldon Troup, on September 8, 1951. Jay passed...

Feb 20, 2023

Edward A. Kiefer Jr., 62, passed peacefully at his home in Goshen, Indiana, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, February 20, 2023 after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma.

Edward was born on June 14, 1960 in Elkhart to Judith (Michaels) Safford and the late Edward Kiefer Sr.  Edward married his true love Debra Ann Yoder...

Feb 19, 2023

Ms. Eddie Mae "Edie" Conner, 81, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home in Elkhart on Sunday, February 19, 2023. She was born in Marston, Missouri on February 3, 1942 to the late Walter Taylor and Ethel B. Moore.

Surviving Edie are her daughters Bridgette Neal and Keisha Conner, both of Elkhart; son Alton Connor, Jr....

Feb 18, 2023

Cynthia Lou "Cindy" Rodino, 72, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Community Hospital South, Indianapolis, after a brief illness. Cynthia was born on June 2, 1950 in Elkhart to the late Carmen T. and Regina E. (Koppy) Rodino. Cynthia is one of Carmen and Regina's ten children and was very close with her family. Cynthia was...

Feb 18, 2023

Timothy "Timmy" Dooley, 63, of Elkhart, went Home to His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, February 18, 2023 in South Bend.

Timmy was born on November 24, 1959 to the late Velver Dooley II and Elsie Marie (Dancler) Dooley in Elkhart.

He is survived by his sons, Timothy and Zachary Dooley; siblings, Marjorie...

Feb 17, 2023

Sally Eleanor (Alwine) Hobson, 92, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 17, 2023 at her home, with Sue and Bradley at her side. Sally was born December 16, 1930 in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Russell and Margret (Schick) Alwine. She married her true love Richard H. "Dick" Hobson, they took off on a Harley and eloped...

Feb 16, 2023

Georgia Slabaugh, 79, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at her home.

Georgia Slabaugh was born in Michigan City, IN on June 7, 1943 to the late Clement Kopchinski and Patranella "Pat" (Miller) Kopchinski. She married the love of her life, Robert D. Slabaugh in 1965 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church.

Feb 16, 2023

Gary P. Davis, 74, died Thursday, February 16, 2023, at home in Elkhart, IN. Gary was born February 10, 1949, in Whittier, CA, to the late Hurshel F. and Mary L.(Gardner) Davis and would later graduate from Whittier High School. On June 17, 1972, in Elkhart, Gary married the love of his life, Catherine A. (Nelson) Davis whom he...