Larry W. Barfell, 88, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Esther’s House at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart, surrounded by his family. He was born February 17, 1938, in Elkhart to the late Paul W. and Margaret L. (Replogle) Barfell. Also preceding Larry in death was a brother, Donald L. Barfell and his mother and father-in-law, Kenneth and Elsie Kiefer. On June 1, 1963, Larry married Jean Kiefer in Elkhart at Central Christian Church. Jean survives along ...

Thomas “Tom” Miller, born January 5, 1943, of Cicero, IN, formerly of Elkhart, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of generosity, scholarship, and steadfast devotion to family and community. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Barbara Miller, and his sister, Marilyn.  He is survived by his first cousin once removed, Josh Kikta (Missy), and their children, Mikko, Zeke and Heikki, cousin Don (Kathy) Myers, and many, many friends. A proud graduate ...

Richard Cochran, 89, of Elkhart, IN, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, at home. Richard was born on September 21, 1936, in Elkhart to the late Edmond Swain and Winifred Garrity-Swain. Richard grew up under the love of George and Thelma Cochran.  He graduated from Elkhart High School in 1955, continued his education at Notre Dame and then went into the Marine Corps.  He served for three years at Camp Pendleton and was honored to be a Sergeant under the First Marine ...

Betty L. Bankson, 94, of Elkhart, died on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Elkhart Meadows Nursing Home. Although she was born as Betty, she was better known as “Granny”. She was born June 29, 1931, in Marcellus, MI to the late George and Mary (Smith) Eggleston.  Also preceding her in death are a grandson, George Kindig, two sisters, Delores Bryant and Nancy Feller and one brother, George Eggleston. As Betty L. Eggleston, she married Herman Bankson Jr. on February 15, 1950, ...

Deborah L. Pedler, 68, of Elkhart, IN passed away February 6, 2026 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on August 23, 1957 in Elkhart to the late Robert Johnson and Sandra Bowen. Deb is survived by her son, Richard “Rick” (Michelle) Esterline; 4 grandchildren, Justin (Paige) Esterline, Aaron (Tia) Esterline, Tommy Sanders, and David Sanders; 2 great-grandchildren, Ezra Esterline and McKenna Esterline; 2 brothers, Rodney Dellinger and Greg (Audra) Dellinger; as ...

Beverly Jo Ganger, 93, of Goshen, IN passed away the evening of Friday, February 6, 2026. She was born on October 1, 1932 in Plymouth, IN to the late Aaron Maxson and Donabelle (Eaton) Weiler. On February 3, 1951, Beverly was united in marriage to Merle L. Ganger, Jr. They spent over 60 wonderful years together before his passing in 2015. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Roberta Hampton. She is survived by her daughter, Diann Marie (Gregory) Nagy, son Gary Allen (Linda) ...

Willie J. Williams, 68, of Elkhart, IN died Wednesday, February 4, 2026 in his home. He was born on January 19, 1958 in Elkhart to the late George and Missouria (Wilkins) Williams. He was preceded in death by his parents as well as three sisters, Georgia B. Beal, Dorothy Mae Johnson, and Martha Lee Williams. Willie is survived by his loving wife, Stephanie (Millsaps) Williams; children Tosha Bailey, Latrecia (Larry) Moore, Donisha Williams, and Willie J. Williams II; step-children ...

Dolores A. Good, 94, of Osceola, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Providence Home in Mishawaka. She was born on December 2, 1931, in Hornell, NY to the late Casimir and Dolores (Dwyer) Grebleski.  Also preceding her in death are two brothers, Lawrence and Gerald Grebleski. On August 11, 1973, Dolores married William M. “Bill” Good in Elmira, NY.  He survives along with her children: Eleachea Sanders of Elkhart, Richard (Diane) Williamson of Elkhart, ...

June M. Bowers, 96, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026, at her home. She was born on June 1, 1929, in Toledo, OH to the late Robert “Quinn” and Grace (Cook) Sloat. Also preceding her in death are a daughter, Karen E. Waldron and four sisters: Marilyn Miller, Betty Gilkey, Evelyn Miller, and Sharon Hayes. One sister, Ruth Wagoner, survives. As June Sloat, she married Raymond Bowers, Jr., on October 29, 1950, in Elkhart. He passed away on June 10, 1981. Surviving ...

Gregory L. Mercer, 78, of Elkhart, IN passed away Tuesday, January 20th, 2026. He was born on October 11, 1947 in Elkhart to the late H. Wesley and Margaret E. Mercer. On September 24, 1977, he was united in marriage to Martha (Wallace) Mercer. Greg is survived by his loving wife, Martha, as well as two children, Mark (Kristen) Mercer and Laura Deluca; two grandchildren, Emmitt and Ajay Mercer; one brother, Karl (Barbara) Mercer, and numerous nieces, nephews & cousins. He worked at ...