All Obituaries

Virginia Krou,96, of Nappanee, IN passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw, IN. She was born on August 6, 1929, to Lula and Russell Warren in Nappanee, IN. On October 8, 1949, she married Elmer Krou Jr, and they were married for 57 years. Virigina is survived by her children Debra Pletcher of Winona Lake, IN, Michael Krou (Dawn) of Punta Gorda, FL, Stephen Krou of Hernando Beach, FL, as well as grandchildren Derek Guard, Erin (Kyle) Stickley and ...

ELKHART-Bernard “Butch” E. Crusie, 80, passed away March 5, 2026, at his home in Elkhart.  He was born December 22, 1945, in Sheldon, IL.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond & Ellen (Fawbash) Crusie, his wife, Myra Crusie, 3 siblings, Raymond, John, and Mary.   Surviving are 2 children, Gene (Michelle) Crusie Jr., Paul (Nicole) Crusie, 8 grandchildren, Joshua (Madison), Spencer (Kaisee), Nicholas (Amanda), Hannah, Delanie, Sydney, Noah, ...

SOUTH BEND- Ronald Martin Werntz, 77, of South Bend, IN, passed away Thursday March 5, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.  He was born July 28, 1948, in South Bend, Indiana to Charles R. & Eva Frances (Martin) Werntz.  He married Patricia Izdepski who survives.  Additional surviving relatives are a son, Dietrich A. (Emily) Werntz of South Bend, IN; 1 brother, Michael D. Werntz of Lakeville, IN; 1 niece, Abby (Phil) Hoffman of Greenwood, IN; 1 nephew, Michael D. ...

ELKHART-Madge C. Wiesman, 94, passed away March 2, 2026, at Valleyview Healthcare.  She was born December 18, 1931, in Elkhart.   Surviving is her son, Ronald “Skeet” Wiesman, 4 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.   She was preceded in death by her father, Howard Miller, mother, Jessie (Stout) Baker, her companion of 42-years, Jimmy Weirauch, 3 children, Earl Wiesman, Jody Bayes, Eric Wiesman, 1 grandson, and 3 siblings, ...

    Ruperto Hernandez, a devoted father, community member, and hardworking man, passed away on March 2, 2026. He was born on August 1, 1947. Ruperto lived a life centered on family, service, and dedication to those around him. Ruperto was known for his strong work ethic and commitment to providing for his family, working diligently throughout his life. He took great pride in being part of a large, loving family and cherished the time he spent with them. Outside of work, Ruperto ...

Betty L Mann, 75, of Elkhart, Indiana passed away at The Waters of Wakarusa on March 1, 2026.  She was born July 29, 1950, in Elkhart, Indiana to Jerry and Cleo Hayes. On February 21, 1969, she married James “Jim” Mann, he survives along with 2 children, Brett (Kelli) Mann of Goshen, Indiana and Damie (Greg) Jones of Edwardsburg, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Sandra Shupert, Jerry Hayes and Dennis Hayes. Betty was an adventurous ...

GRANGER-Herta M. Smith, 92, passed away March 1, 2026, at Brookdale of Granger.  She was born July 16, 1933, in Gundelsheim, Germany.     On September 21, 1962 she married Donald Smith; he preceded her in death.  She was also preceded in death by her parents, Georg & Hermine (Nothelfer) Lang, 3 siblings, Karl Lang, Fritz Lang and Lilly Bertsch. Surviving is her daughter, Olga (Rick) Glossett, 4 grandchildren, Nicole Morrison, Olivia (Ben) Langdon, Jennifer ...

Curt L Collins, 71, passed away peacefully Thursday 2/26/2026. He was proceeded in death by his parents Walter and Barbara Collins, and a brother Bud.(Sandy) Collins. He leaves behind Suzy (Don) Plummer, Lisa (Brian) Hall, Kevin (Penny) Collins, along with a son Brokton (Emily) and grandson Caine Odiorne, along with four nieces and a nephew. Curt enjoyed leisure time with many friends and family and enjoyed the easy things in life.  There are no funeral services and donations may be ...

ELKHART-Gerald W. Faulkner, 66, passed away February 24, 2026, at Goshen Hospital.  He was born November 6, 1959 in Bay City, MI.   He was preceded in death by his father, Neil Faulkner, mother, Ceceila McPhee, 2 brothers, Steve Faulkner, David Faulkner, and 2 brothers-in-law, Robert Campbell and Jody Wilson.   Surviving are 3 siblings, Teri Campbell, Lori Wilson, Diane (Joe Sabo) Faulkner, 8 nieces and nephews, Tim (Jennifer) David II, Randy Faulkner, Lynnann  (John) ...

Gordon Ray Nichols 65 of Elkhart, Indiana passed away at his home on February 23, 2026 He was born October 20, 1960 in Elkhart Indiana to Melvin Nichols of Auburn, Indiana and Josephine "Payne" Nichols of Detroit, Michigan Surviving are two daughter Autumn "Delbert" Howard of Cambria MI and Amber Nichols of Jerome MI a Dog named Jake, Partner Nancy Mercer of Elkhart, IN  7 grandkids Madisyn, Jason, Braxton, Keegan, Ariana, Landon and Elizabeth. 5 ...