Jan 6, 2020

Cardean (Granny) Allen, 77, formerly of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Monday January 6, 2020 at her home in Woodburn, IN. Affectionately known as "Granny" to family & friends; she was born in Athens, AL on September 12, 1942 to (the late) Carl and Vichie Belle (Johnson) Clark.  Although she moved to Indiana at age 4, she...

Jan 5, 2020

Gertrude "Gertie" R. Wiley, age 92, of Mishawaka, IN passed away on January 5, 2020.

She was born on August 4, 1927 in Moxee, Washington to Arthur and Marie LaJeunesse.  Gertrude worked for the School City of Mishawaka in the cafeteria for 22 years. On January 23, 1946 Gertrude married the love of her life Joe Wiley...

Jan 2, 2020

Norris Charles Grife, 82, of Goshen, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2020, at Greencroft Gables in Goshen.

Norris (Norm) Grife was born on November 11,1937, in Lake City, MN. After graduating from high school in Deer River, MN, he joined the United State Air Force and served for 21 years, flying over 2000 combat missions...

Dec 30, 2019

Sandra Kay Elsasser, age 74, of Vandalia, MI formerly of Elkhart passed away at 11:37 p.m. on December 30, 2019 at St. Joseph Regional Medical.

She was born on January 15, 1945 in Mishawaka, Indiana. Sandra was the loving daughter of Ralph and Joanne Garner. On April 23, 1965 Sandra married the love of her life Robert...

Dec 28, 2019

Eugene (Gene) Paul Grindel, 78, of Elkhart, died Saturday following a brief battle with Leukemia.

Gene was born September 25, 1941, in Kansas City, Kansas to John E. Grindel and Anna (Duffels) Grindel. On August 20, 1985, he married Josephine Minelli in Elkhart, Indiana.

He is survived by his wife and four children, including a...

Dec 25, 2019

John A. Kirkendall, 75, of Goshen, passed peacefully on December 25, 2019.

He was born on January 26, 1944 in Mishawaka, Indiana to Robert and Anna Elizabeth Kirkendall.  After graduating high school, he married Linda Ashby in Yuma, AZ on February 29, 1964.  After retirement, John worked for Zeigler Ford as a driver for 10 years. He...

Dec 23, 2019

Marlene H. Simpson, age 78, of Mishawaka, IN passed away on December 23, 2019.

She was born on March 16, 1941 in Elizabethton, Tennessee to Mr. Hyder and Viola Pierce. On November 22, 1986 Marlene married the love of her life Robert Simpson. Marlene was a Nanny for a wonderful family in Granger for many years before...

Dec 23, 2019

Herbert Hoover Melson passed away at Grand Emerald Place Senior Living Center, South Bend on December 23, 2019.

Herbert was born in Lutts, TN to William and Lillie (Brewer) Melson on March 27, 1930. On June 2 1951 he married Mildred Strickland, who preceded him in death on April 29, 2001. Herbert was a Korean War Vet...

Dec 22, 2019

Lou Anna Britt (89) of Rochester, Indiana went to be with our LORD on December 22, 2019 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. She peacefully passed away while lovingly surrounded by members of the Gallagher family of Lawrence, Kansas. She was born Lou Anna Mikesell, on September 16, 1930 in Cass county, IN to Louise Anna &...

Dec 17, 2019

Thomas F. Gruse, age 74, of Osceola, IN passed away on December 17, 2019.

He was born on March 1, 1945 in Michigan City, Indiana to Alexander and Delores Gruse. On June 10, 1989 Thomas married the love of his life Tracy Taylor. He was a long time machinist and after retirement he worked part time for...