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...
Robin Adell Wagers
Feb 3, 2026
Robin A. Wagers, 52, of Elkhart passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at home.
Robin is born on August 29, 1973 in South Bend to the late Cleveland Edward and Catherine (Mullins) Grant.
Robin is survived by her son, Tristan Grant (Ray Ann Howard) of Goshen; adored grandchildren, Promise Ann Howard and Prince Lee Grant; stepdaughter, Cessely Kelly of Elkhart; brother,...
Charles Ray Smith
Feb 3, 2026
Charles Ray “Charlie” Smith, 54, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully at Elkhart General Hospital on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 9:38 a.m., following an illness. Though his passing came far too soon, Charlie’s quiet strength, generous heart, and unwavering love for his family will forever remain a part of those who knew him best.
Charlie was born on March 26,...
Robert Paul McConnell
Feb 3, 2026
Robert Paul McConnell, 60, of Elkhart, passed away after an extended illness on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Center for Hospice Care-Esther’s House.
Robert was born on May 17, 1965 in South Bend to the late, William W. McConnell and Paulette (Olinger) McConnell.
He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Paulette.
Robert is survived by his brother, Scott McConnell of...
Susan M. Sellden
Feb 2, 2026
Susan M. Sellden, 64, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at South Bend Memorial Hospital. She was born in Fargo, North Dakota on December 29, 1961, to the late Carolyn “Dolly” (Klotz) Quiggle and Larry Quiggle, her father survives her.
Susan is also survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Tom Sellden; sons, Eli (Paige) Sellden and...
Janice Rae "Jan" Bloomer
Feb 2, 2026
Janice Rae Bloomer, a cherished lifelong resident of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on February 2, 2026, at 1:55 p.m., after a long and courageous battle with cancer. With the heaviest of hearts, we share that our beautiful Jan is now free from all pain and suffering, resting in the arms of Jesus in Heaven.
Born November 16, 1951,...
Darlene Fischer
Jan 30, 2026
Grace “Darlene” Fischer, 88, of New Paris, IN won the race to heaven on Friday, January 30, 2026 at home surrounded by her family.
Darlene was born in Delphos, KS on June 17, 1937 to the late Lawrence Shea and Daisy Louise (Sommers) Shea. She married the love of her life, Carl J. Fischer, Jr. on September 20, 1958.
She is preceded...
Witaly Stankiewicz
Jan 29, 2026
Witaly Stankiewicz, 81, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Brickyard Healthcare of Elkhart. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St. in Elkhart. If anyone has any information on how to contact his family, please contact the funeral home. Thank you.
Dereic Richard Bowlin
Jan 28, 2026
Dereic Richard Bowlin, 59, of Niles, MI, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at the Ernestine M. Raclin Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka, IN from a sudden illness.
Dereic was born on May 30, 1966 in South Bend, IN to Thomas Bowlin and Sherry (Clark) Bowlin.
He is preceded in death by his father, Thomas and beloved stepfather, James M....
Michael Scott Middlestadt
Jan 26, 2026
Michael Scott Middlestadt, 80, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026 at Valley View Healthcare.
Michael was born on January 23, 1946 in Paw Paw, MI to the late, Lyle V. Middlestadt and Esther Edith (Cole) Middlestadt.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Lyle and Esther Middlestadt; son, Jeffrey Scott Middlestadt; recent wife, Elaine Middlestadt; first wife, Bonnie...
