Karen S. Kurtz, 62, Elkhart, died 6:50 a.m. Thursday, June 5, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on Feb. 14, 1963. Survivors include a daughter, Kaye Gordy, Elkhart; one granddaughter; her father, Larry (Irene) Kurtz, Nappanee; and siblings Steve (Jane) Kurtz, Nappanee, and Beth … Read More
Walter “Eric” Luefling Jr., 92, South Bend, died Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Tanglewood Trace, Mishawaka. He was born April 28, 1933, in South Bend. On May 14, 1966, he married Florence Lipowski Waidner, who preceded him in death in 2013. He is survived by a daughter, Pamela … Read More
Timothy Allen “Tim” Zellers, 62, Elkhart, died Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Esther’s Hospice House, Elkhart. He was born Nov. 29, 1962, in Logansport. His wife, Donna (Cunningham) Zellers, whom he married April 4, 1991, survives. He also is survived by two sisters, Debbie (Dale) Hileman, Akron, and … Read More
Edward J. Fortier, 91, Millersburg, died Monday, June 2, 2025, at home. He was born Sept. 7, 1933, in Chicago. His wife, Ragene (Schwartz) Fortier, preceded him in death. He is survived by his children, Steven (Kelly) Fortier, Apache Junction, Ariz., Edward B. (Deanna) Fortier, Goshen, and Mary … Read More
Barbara Clemons, 83, of Syracuse, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Goshen Hospital. She was born Sept. 2, 1941, in Fort Wayne, to William and Ethel (Gordon) Sheets. On Jan. 1, 1984, she married Carl Clemons, who preceded her in death in 2005. Aside from being … Read More
Patrick McMahan, 70, Syracuse, died Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Goshen Hospital. He was born June 28, 1954, in Hammond. He is survived by his son, Michael McMahan; daughter, Michelle Wegrzy; two sisters, Dollie (Joe) Komoscar and Leona (Ken) Hormann; and two brothers, Jack (Ann) McMahan and Bill … Read More
George H. Sprague, 79, Milford, died Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Majestic Care, Goshen. He was born Oct. 13, 1945, in Kendallville. On April 7, 1972, he married Sue E. Yoder, who survives. He also is survived by his children, Melanie Webb, Warsaw, Hollie (Mike) Tomko and Nathan … Read More
Esther M. Helmuth, 102, died at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 1, 2025, at The Waters of Wakarusa. She was born May 19, 1923, in Bremen. On Nov. 15, 1958, she married Henry J. Helmuth, who preceded her in death in 2001. She is survived by her son, Phillip … Read More
Gary George Veney, 86, LaPaz, died Saturday, May 31, 2025, at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Elkhart. He was born Feb. 6, 1939. On Feb. 25, 1961, he married Bonnie Ruth Elburn, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his children, Jackie Veney-Bradley and Steven … Read More
Betty L. McGuire, 86, Millersburg, died at 8:44 a.m. Thursday, May 29, 2025, at home. She was born Sept. 3, 1939, in Dermott, Ark. On Feb. 3, 1957, she married Jesse R. McGuire, who preceded her in death in 1998. She is survived by her children, Kelli Phillips, … Read More
Arianna Isabel Santana, 16, a student at Wawasee High School, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025. She was born Aug. 16, 2008, in Goshen. She is survived by her father, Jose Santana; grandmother, Elida (Jesus) Hernandez; sister, Brittany; brother, Brandon; other siblings; aunts, Rita (Salome) Flores, Lorena (Derek) Hernandez, … Read More
Verle Gene Hochstetler, 68, Bremen, died in the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Community Hospital, Bremen. He was born Nov. 7, 1956, in Goshen. His wife, Marcia (Cramer), survives. He also is survived by three sons, Landon (Stephanie), South Bend, Shawn (Megan), Carmel, and … Read More
Keith A. Miller, 60, Millersburg, died Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Goshen Hospital. He was born April 18, 1965, in Goshen. He is survived by his sisters, Cheryl (Andy) Gall, Lavonne (Joe) Warstler and Diane (Dustin) Lockwood; three nieces; seven nephews; and 20 great-nieces and nephews. Yoder-Culp Funeral … Read More
Merle D. Yoder, 88, Millersburg, died Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Majestic Care, Goshen. He was born March 11, 1937, in Yoder, Kan. His wife, Mary K. (Bowser) Yoder, whom he married Oct. 17, 1959, survives. He also is survived by his daughter, Melissa “Missy” (Ron) Teachman, Manassas, … Read More
Donald J. “Don” Ratliff, 63, Syracuse, died unexpectedly Monday, May 26, 2025, at Goshen Hospital, Goshen. He was born April 19, 1962. His wife, Paula Ratliff, survives. He also is survived by his children, Casandra (Jesus) Alba, Goshen, and Bridgette Picard, Seattle; three granddchildren; and his sister, Seanna … Read More
Audrey Higginbotham-Perrin, 64, Nappanee, died unexpectedly Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Goshen. She was born Jan. 28, 1961, in South Bend. She is survived by her children, Chelsea (Curtis) Magyar, Brandy Perrin and Gregory Perrin, all of Nappanee; three brothers, Harold (Angie) Higginbotham, Syracuse, Don (Sandy) Higginbotham, Nappanee, … Read More
