All Obituaries

Colin Willard Lawson passed away on May 6, 2026 at the age of 22 months after a lengthy illness. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by his mother Taylor, Grandmother Carrie, Uncle Todd and Aunt Erica.    Colin was born in Valparaiso, Indiana on July 19, 2024 to his loving mother, Taylor Lawson.  Colin shared a special bond with his twin brother Colton.  Colin was affectionately referred to as “Maynard” by his grandmother.  Colin was, ...

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley L. DeWitt, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend.  Who left this world peacefully in her home on May 3, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.  Shirley was born on September 5, 1938, to John and Nora Wregglesworth.  She grew up in a household filled with love and laughter, along with her brothers John, Duane, and Raymond, and her sister, ...

Kathy Lynn (White) Allen age 67 passed peacefully Friday May 1st, 2026, at Elkhart General Hospital  Kathy was born March 24th, 1959, to Ervin White and Jennie Lee White (Haven) in Elkhart General Hospital Elkhart, IN Kathy was a kind, loving, and generous soul who enjoyed sports, disco, and roller-skating as a teen. She had a love for music, loved the holidays, her favorite season was the fall. She was working at Siemens Healthineers and had been there 14yrs and loved her coworkers. ...

ELKHART-Dennis Salisbury, 68, passed away April 30, 2026, at Riverside Village.  He was born April 21, 1958.   Arrangements are pending at Elkhart Cremation Services.

Alvin Brian Griffis, 68 of Elkhart IN passed away peacefully in his sleep at home. Born on June 22nd 1957, in Iaeger, West Virgina. Brian was the son of Dorothy and the late George Griffis. Brian was retired and lived a life defined by his kindness. He truly loved everyone he met, and nothing meant more to him than family. He found his greatest joy simply being in the company of his mother.  Brian was preceded in death by his father George Griffis and his niece Samatha Stamey. He is ...

WAKARUSA, IN- Richard Eugene Lancaster, 81, of Wakarusa, Indiana, passed away Friday April 24, 2026, at Elkhart General Hospital.  He was born February 19, 1945, in LaPorte, Indiana to Ednor & Louise (Schoof) Lancaster. Elkhart Cremation Services is entrusted with his care.

    Lisa Monique Little, 53, passed away on April 24, 2026, peacefully in her sleep at her home in South Bend, Indiana.   Lisa was born on January 6, 1973, in Manhattan, New York to Mary V. Hanson. Lisa was a devoted mother of 4, as well as a loving big sister. She was a caring person and friend to everyone she had contact with.   She is survived by her 3 children, Brandon, Donovan, & Danielle, as well as her sister, Julia. Lisa is preceded in death by her mother, ...

ELKHART- Goldia Mae Sutterby, 86, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at her residence. She was born on August 13, 1939 in Steubenville, Ohio to the late Wilber E. and Ethel M. (Dillon) Givens. Survivors include her daughter, Terri L. Smith of Elkhart; 5 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Lewis Sutterby; 1 son, Chris Sutterby and 1 daughter, ...

ELKHART- Kenneth K Kniesly, 73, passed away on Wednesday April 22, 2026, in Elkhart, In.  He is survived by his wife, Ricki Pollock, two children, Kenny K Kniesly, (Crystal), Erin Franceus, three grandchildren, five siblings, Keith (Carol), Kevin (Teresa), John (Carla), Shirley, Debbie (Chuck). I want to give a special thank you to the Hospice nurse Mark, for all of the teaching, care and support during this difficult time. Thank you to Hospice Social workers Antoinette for your ...

NILES, MI-Terry A. Krieger, 62, passed away April 20, 2026, at Niles Care Center.  He was born August 24, 1963, in Buchanan, MI.   He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Krieger, and a son, Michael Mattox.   Surviving is his mother, Shirley Krieger, daughter, Rebecca (Cody) Platz, 5 grandchildren, Mikel, Maya, Kairi, Klair, Amelia, a brother, Kurt (Kaye) Krieger, daughter-in-law, Ellen Douglas, numerous other family members, and his beloved puppy, Baby Girl.   ...