Feb 27, 2026

Floriene Williams, 90, of Vine Grove, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at her home on February 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Floriene was born on November 19, 1935, in Paynesville, West Virginia, to the late Wyatt and Patty (Blankenship) Compton. On August 13, 1955, she married the love of her life, Cecil Williams, in Elkhart, Indiana....

Feb 26, 2026

Brenda Kay Bennett, the beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and animal-loving soul known to so many, passed away peacefully on, February 26, 2026, surrounded by love.

The Brenda Kay we knew in flesh and heart is no longer with us here on earth, but her spirit rides free. We can picture her now, astride her painted horse named...

Feb 26, 2026

Ferdinand Howard Kretsch, 98, passed away peacefully at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne after a brief illness, with his loving family by his side. Until recently, he had been a resident of Twyckenham Hills in South Bend, Indiana.

Ferdinand was born on November 8, 1927, in Davenport, Iowa, to the late Howard Joseph and Minnie (Haak) Kretsch....

Feb 23, 2026

Gia Vargas, of Elkhart, Indiana, on February 23, 2026. Though her time on this earth was only three beautiful months, the love she gave, the joy she brought, and the light she carried will live on in our hearts for the rest of our lives.

Gia was born on November 14, 2025, to her loving parents, Erica...

Feb 23, 2026

Martha Elizabeth Regina Beers, 93, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026, at Elkhart General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family after a period of declining health.

Martha was born on February 19, 1933, in Jefferson Township, Clinton County, Indiana, to the late Frederick and Louise (Chaffee) Eggleston. She is also preceded in death by...

Feb 12, 2026

John David Love, Jr., 25, of Elkhart, passed away on February 12, 2026. Born on April 28, 2000, in Elkhart, he was the cherished son of John David Love and Bobbie Pressler. From the very beginning, John's life was filled with love, laughter, and a spirit that could not be contained.

Affectionately known as "Dave," he was...

Feb 11, 2026

Elkhart, IN – Ruth Ann Neff, 72, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026, at the Center for Hospice in Elkhart, surrounded by her loving family.

Ruth was born on July 9, 1953, in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Franklin and Ethel (Coy) Neff. She graduated from Elkhart High School with the Class of 1972. Ruth...

Feb 11, 2026

Nancy Marie Truex, 83, of Goshen, Indiana, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026, at Greencroft Long Term Care of natural causes.

Nancy was born on October 19, 1942, in Mishawaka, Indiana, to the late Lloyd and Marjorie (Stutsman) Dunning. She graduated from Mishawaka High School with the Class of 1960. She was also preceded in death...

Feb 7, 2026

Donovan M. Hall, 72, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 7, 2026, after courageously managing several health issues in recent years.

Don was born on July 25, 1953, in Mishawaka, Indiana, and spent his younger years in South Bend. For nearly 30 years, he worked as a Musical Instrument Engineer at the...

Feb 2, 2026

Rick E. Sult Jr., age 81, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, kindness, faith, and love. He was born on January 27, 1945, in Elkhart to Richard and Ardith (Crawford) Sult, who raised him with strong values, a sense of humor, and a love for family that shaped the...