Mar 15, 2026

Darrell K. Steinhagen, 81, of Mishawaka, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on March 15, 2026, at Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on January 24, 1945, in South Bend, Indiana, to the late John and Mavis (Guard) Steinhagen. In addition to his parents, Darrell was preceded in death by his son, James Steinhagen, and his sister, Deatta Tengelitsch.

Darrell...

Mar 10, 2026

Aurelia E. Gilpin, age 96, of Plymouth, Indiana, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026. She was born on May 28, 1929, in LaPorte, Indiana, to Carl Edward McCoy Sr. and Hazel Marie McCoy (Skinner). Aurelia lived a long and beautiful life marked by devotion to her family, a deep and steady faith in God, a strong work ethic, and...

Mar 5, 2026

Errol Thompson was welcomed into Heaven Thursday evening, March 5th at home peacefully.

Errol was born to Malcom and Gladys Thompson (Nagy) on October 8th ,1943. He served his country as an airman in the US Air Force, stationed at Lackland Airforce Base in Texas. He met Sally Thompson, then Ottman, and married the love of his...

Mar 3, 2026

Judith Ann Shields, a woman known for her unending kindness, consoling wisdom, and selfless service, passed away on March 03, 2026, in Mishawaka, Indiana. Born on March 11, 1953 in Mishawaka, IN to Henry "Hank" Hembrecht and Claire (Ducheny) Hembrecht, Judy's life was full of love, laughter, and family.

A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and sister,...

Mar 1, 2026

Harold “Hal” Earnest Joy, 76, of Osceola, Indiana, peacefully passed away on March 1, 2026.

Born November 3, 1949, in South Bend, Indiana, Hal was the second of four sons born to Earnest Joy and Anna Joy (Kleitz). He grew up and lived for many years in his hometown of Granger. Hal graduated from Penn High School in 1968 and earned...

Mar 1, 2026

Chan Woo Lee, 90, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away on March 1, 2026 in the church that he loved and surrounded by his brothers and sisters in Christ. His family joined in mourning of his sudden passing but grateful that his departure was quick and painless.

Born on December 23, 1935, in Daejeon, Korea, to Jongsuk Lee...

Feb 27, 2026

Donald L. Ellar, 91, of Elkhart, was born on October 25, 1934, and passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026. He will be remembered with love for the life he lived and the memories he shared with family and friends. In keeping with his wishes, no services are planned.

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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....