Juanita Marie Lentz (Miller)

May 10, 2025

Juanita Marie (Miller) Lentz was born in Monroe, Michigan on December 30, 1933 to Herbert and Meta (Gaertner) Miller. She entered into eternal rest on May 10, 2025.

She met the love of her life, David, and they were married on August 11, 1956 in Monroe, Michigan. Juanita was employed with Consoweld for many years. Juanita was...

Elva Margaret Franks

May 9, 2025

Elva Margaret Franks, age 98; born January 1, 1927 died May 9, 2025 while in the care of Harmony of Elkhart and Heartland Hospice Care.

Elva was born on January 1, 1927 in Tishomingo Oklahoma to William "Mack" Fountain and Alice Alberta (Vail) McGuyre. She married Horace Bascom Franks on May 22, 1942 in Manila Arkansas. Horace...

Dorothy M. Grenert

May 9, 2025

Dorothy M Grenert 96 years young, passed away Friday May 9th, 2025 at Wellbrooke of South Bend.

Dorothy was born in South Bend, In. to Charles and Lovina (Phillips)Singleton on January 3, 1929.

Dorothy married the love of her life George F. Grenert, Sr. on August 30th, 1947. At Little Flower Parish. From their love...

Jack Daniel Byrd

May 4, 2025

Mr. Jack Daniel Byrd, 83, of Elkhart, passed away after a brief illness with his loving family by his side on Sunday, May 4, 2025.

Jack was born on September 24, 1941, in Coaldale, West Virginia, to the late Ivan Lee and Mae Anna (Quesinberry) Byrd. He was also preceded in death by his beloved son David...

James Earl Johnson

May 4, 2025

JAMES EARL JOHNSON

SUNRISE MAY 06, 1936  –  SUNSET MAY 04, 2025

James Earl Johnson was born in Waldo, Arkansas on May 6, 1936 to Lige Johnson, Jr. and Dura Mae Hicks. He bravely faced a long term illness before his passing. James began his education journey at Waldo Public Schools in 1942 in a...

Albert Meixel

May 3, 2025

Abert Meixel, Jr., died in his home on Saturday, May 3rd, surrounded by family. He was 83.

Albert lived in the Mishawaka area his entire life. Born April 2nd, 1942, during World War II, he proudly remembered recognizing his father returning from service, having known him only from photographs.

As a teenager, he competed as...

David Niles Lentz

May 3, 2025

David Niles Lentz, age 92, of Elkhart, Indiana, entered into eternal rest on May 3, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. A man of unwavering faith, boundless generosity, and quiet strength, David leaves behind a legacy of devotion—to his Lord, his family, and a life lived with purpose.

David was born on January...

Winifred "Wende" Lou Allard

Apr 28, 2025

Winifred Lou "Wende" (Durbin) Allard was lovingly called home by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 28, 2025, after a brief but courageous journey with Alzheimer's and dementia.

Born on June 27, 1949, to Noble and Kathryne (Wegener) Durbin, Wende grew up in Elkhart, Indiana, and was a lifelong resident of Osceola. She graduated from...

Danny L Schult

Apr 28, 2025

Danny L. Schult, age 79, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 28, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born with a quiet strength and an unwavering sense of duty, Dan lived a life defined by service, love, and loyalty. A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, he served honorably during the...

Timothy Joseph Vermande

Apr 24, 2025

Timothy Joseph Vermande, 70, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis after a brief illness, with his loving wife by his side.

Timothy was born on November 29, 1954, in South Bend, Indiana, Timothy was the beloved son of the late Robert and Patsy (Coswell) Vermande. A proud graduate of...