Jan 12, 2026

Joyce E. Ostrom, 79, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Joyce was born in West Point, Arkansas, to Clarance Clifford Stephenson and Mary Alice (Waldrop) Stephenson, who lovingly raised her and instilled in her the strong values of family, generosity, and hard work that defined her life.

Jan 11, 2026

Elkhart, IN — Kathleen "Kathy" Jo Vallance, age 75, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, at the Raclin House in Mishawaka, following a brief period of declining health.

Kathy was born on June 7, 1950, to the late Joseph and Charlotte (Hodges, Kanyur) Ashley. November 16, 1968 Kathy married the love of her life Leonard Vallance,...

Jan 7, 2026

EDWARDSBURG, MI — Barbara Ann (Liggett) Collings, 87, passed away peacefully at her home on January 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara was born on October 1, 1938, in Elkhart, Indiana, to the late Robert and Marie (Ollmann) Liggett. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Collings; her son, Steven R....

Jan 7, 2026

Lori Jo (Wasmer) Kardell, 71, passed away unexpectedly on January 7, 2026, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.

Lori was born on January 27, 1954, in Mishawaka, Indiana, to the late Charles and Martha Ann (Crum) Karst. She was a 1972 graduate of Mishawaka High School. On June 23, 1973 she married...

Jan 7, 2026

Barbara Sommers, age 84, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026, leaving behind a life richly lived and a legacy of love, patience, creativity, and quiet strength. Barbara was born on October 2, 1941, in Mishawaka, Indiana, to Gordon Barnes and Arvilla (Lape) Barnes. From her earliest days, she possessed a gentle spirit and a steady...

Jan 5, 2026

South Bend, IN — Janice Marie Conlon, 87, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, following a brief illness.

Janice was born on December 12, 1938, in Mishawaka, Indiana, to the late Clyde and Juanita (Trittipo) Eckenberger. She was the sixth of thirteen children. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son,...

Jan 4, 2026

Linda Gail Barbour, age 74, of Elkhart Indiana, has passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, January 4, 2026, with her loving family by her side. Linda was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Linda was born on June 23, 1951, in Huntsville, Alabama, to the late Earl Barbour and Lucy (Allen) Russell.

Linda...

Dec 31, 2025

Nancy Jean Anderson (Hendrickson) of Cassopolis, Michigan passed peacefully on the morning of December 31st, 2025, due to complications associated with COPD. Nancy was born January 11th, 1955, in Hammond, Indiana to Jack and Frances Hendrickson (Nerney). Nancy graduated a semester early from Scottville High (Michigan) in 1973 and spent most of her adult life living in Nappanee, IN,...

Dec 29, 2025

Sally Lynn Settles, 81, of Mishawaka, Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on 12/29/25 at the Raclin Hospice House in Mishawaka. She was born 7/12/1944 in South Bend, IN to Richard L. and Dorothy L. Stitzel (DeMass) (now deceased).

She graduated from Mishawaka High School and retired from Saint Joseph Hospital of South Bend after...

Dec 22, 2025

Karol Kay Kline, 76, of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Karol was born on May 13, 1949, in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Edward Frank and Teresa Marie (Vida) Kintner. She was a proud graduate of Penn High School, Class of 1967, and went on to attend...