James "Jim" E. Culp
Mar 15, 2026
James “Jim” Elliot Culp, 69, of LaPorte, passed away on Sunday, March 15th , 2026. He was born in Nappanee, IN on March 9th , 1957, to the late Charles Culp and June (McElwee) Sherland.
Jim was a “Jack of all trades”. A Jim of all trades if you will. There was nothing he touched that he was unable to fix...
Anna Marie Greenwalt
Mar 14, 2026
Ms. Anna Marie Greenwalt of Bristol, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home following an extended illness on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 11:26 p.m., surrounded by the love that defined her life.
Anna was born on September 2, 1943, in Clinton, Iowa, to the late Anton B. and Gladys V. (Williams) Milder. On December 9, 1962, she married the love...
Richard P. Miller
Mar 13, 2026
Richard Paul Miller,101, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, March 13, at 5:48 a.m. in his home of natural causes.
He is survived by his five children, Timothy (Paula) Miller, Frisco, TX; Patrick (Alice) Miller, Surf City, N.C.; Thomas (Heather) Miller, Cassopolis, MI; Peter Miller, Elkhart; and Leslie (Jim) Smith, Elkhart.
In addition to his children, Dick is survived by eight grandchildren and...
Jerry Leon Edwards
Mar 11, 2026
Jerry L. Edwards, lovingly known by many as “Uncle Jerry,” 66, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Elkhart General Hospital after an extended illness. He was born on September 27, 1959, in Humboldt, TN to the late Leon Thomas “Buck” and Nancy Marie (Harrison) Edwards.
In addition to his parents, Jerry is preceded in death by his...
Roberta E. Lundberg
Mar 11, 2026
Roberta Elaine Lundberg, 80, of Osceola, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Center for Hospice Care, Esther's House.
Roberta was born on February 16, 1946 in Elkhart, IN to the late, Frederick and Thelma (Stanley) Gilbert. She married the love of her life, Jon Lundberg on March 29, 1975 in Elkhart.
She is preceded in death by her brother, Stan...
Samuel L. "Sam" Butler
Mar 7, 2026
Samuel L. “Sam” Butler, 75, of Dowagiac, MI, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Center for Hospice Care, Esther’s House in Elkhart, IN. He was born on July 9, 1950, to the late James and Patricia (Kirchner) Butler.
Sam is survived by his loving wife, Brenda Butler; sons, Sam (Cathy) Butler and Steven Allen Butler; several grandchildren and...
William Albert Schott
Mar 3, 2026
William "Bill” Albert Schott of Elkhart, passed away soon after his 90th birthday on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at his home.
Bill was born on February 25, 1936 in Decatur, MI to the late, Alva and Lavina (Osborne) Schott. Bill married the love of his life, Mary Ann (Roe) Schott on February 27, 1960 in Bristol, IN. She passed away on...
Ellen Ann Craigo
Mar 2, 2026
Mrs. Ellen Ann Craigo, 74, of Union, Michigan, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home following a brief illness on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 4:10 p.m., surrounded by the quiet familiarity of the place she loved most.
Ellen was born on May 16, 1951, in Meadville, Pennsylvania, to the late Earl and Ruth Simms. She grew up with...
Roger Duane Shuff, Jr.
Mar 1, 2026
Roger D. Shuff, Jr., 72, of Elkhart, passed away after a brave 15-year fight with prostate Cancer on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at his home.
Roger was born in San Diego, CA to the late, Mr. & Mrs. Roger Duane Shuff, Sr.
He married the love of his life Sandra “Sandi” (Fink) Shuff on May 11, 1974.
Roger is preceded in death by...
Connie O. Forte
Mar 1, 2026
Mrs. Connie O. (Davis) Forte, 73, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 11:45 a.m. at Memorial Hospital of South Bend, following a brief illness.
Born on October 27, 1952, in Elkhart, Connie was the cherished daughter of the late Derwood W. and Edna E. (Anderson) Davis. On May 8, 1971, she married the love of her...
Daniel "Dan" Walter Hebel
Feb 27, 2026
Daniel “Dan” W. Hebel, 78, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026 at his home.
Dan was born on June 7, 1947 in Elkhart, to the late, Walter and Irene (Zerebiny) Hebel. Dan married to his high school sweetheart, Linda (Snyder) Hebel .
Dan is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Irene and sister, Nancy Hopman.
Dan is survived...
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,...
