All Obituaries

Paul Charles LaSalle Barbour, 80, passed away on April16, 2024, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on October 26, 1943, in Buchanan, MI. On March 22, 1969, in Niles, he married Pamela Renaud; she survives along with two children, Paul (Tammy) Barbour and Steven (Michelle) Barbour; and four grandchildren, Courtney (Mason) Hall, Justin (Dior) Barbour, Lauren (Remington) Geans, and Jacob (Bethany) Barbour.  Also surviving are ten great-grandchildren, and four siblings, Hervey,...

  ELKHART - Wendy JoAnne Eppert, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her children. Originally from South Bend, Indiana and relocated to Ft Myers, Florida. She loved the sunshine and the beach. She had the most beautiful and recognizable laugh. She loved her kids and family and will be dearly missed. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Mary Farling. Her best friend Robert Eppert Jr. Her brothers Jefferey Bergmann and Bruce Farling, and her grandson, Matthew...

BRISTOL, IN- Sammie Warner Wisener, 74, of Bristol, IN, passed away Friday April 12, 2024, at his residence in Bristol, IN.  He was born July 18, 1949, in Lawrenceburg, TN to Fred William & Blanche Lucile (Walters) Wisener. Surviving is a daughter, Lara Kristine (Marvin) Mitchell of Bristol, IN; 7 grandchildren, Brian Streeter of Bristol, IN, Dylan Streeter of Elkhart, IN, Tyesha Mitchell, Marvin Mitchell, Jr., both of Bristol, IN, Mazio Stevens, Treyus Mitchell, Treyvon Mitchell...

Donald E. Pedzinski, 81, passed away on April 9, 2024, at Waterford Crossing in Goshen.  He was born on November 18, 1942, in Michigan City, IN, to Stanley and Genevieve (Luther) Pedzinski. On May 22, 1971, he married Rita Moore; she survives along with three sons, Paul (Judy) Pedzinski, Neal (Tammy) Pedzinski, Keith (Jennifer) Pedzinski; and six grandchildren, Ashley (Zachary), Jessica, Brittany (Brandon), Patrick, Curtis, and Zachary.  Also surviving are six great-grandchildren...

ELKHART-Virginia Mildred Wyres passed away at East Lake Nursing Home in Elkhart, In.  on April 9, 2024. She was born in Elkhart on October 15,1932 to Charles and Mary (Wilms) Sands. She was married to Philip Wyres for 63 years who preceded her in death in 2014. Virginia retired from CTS Corp in Elkhart after many years of employment. Surviving are her daughters Karen Wyres, Debra Ziolkowski, and grandson Philip Torres. She is being placed next to her husband at Rice Cemetery in...

ELKHART-Deloris J. Mooney, 87, passed away April 7, 2024 at Eastlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.    Arrangements have been entrusted with Elkhart Cremation Services. 

Susan C. Maron, 71, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at her residence in Elkhart, IN. She was born on December 5, 1952, in Elkhart, to Richard C. and June A. (Ramsey) Martin. Susan is survived by her daughter, Heather R. (Paul) Shelley of Goshen, IN; son, Josh M. Maron of South Bend, IN; two grandchildren, Holden J. Shelley and Ashton C. Shelley; sister, Kathy J. (Dan) Lenhart of Elkhart; and stepsister, Gloria Lightfoot of Elkhart. Susan was preceded in death by her...

Rebecca G. (Masse) Barber, born on March 15, 1957, passed away surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Rebecca was preceded in death by her father, Jean R. Masse, Sr.; her mother, Jane (Zylinski) Masse; her daughter, Kimberly J. Barber; and several brothers and sisters. Rebecca is survived by her five children: Christopher (Amy) Johnson, David (Katie) Costa, Carrie (Jeff) Gunter, Jeremy (Candice) Barber and Lisa Buelna. Rebecca is also survived by 23 grandchildren:...

Two hearts that beat as one, always and forever babe… After battling Acute Myeloid Leukemia and heart disease for the last 15 months, an infection ended his fight the morning of April 4, 2024 at home with his wife at his side.   Roger was strong and brave throughout his treatment. Roger was born to Ralph and Norma (Newhouse) Schmeltz on October 12, 1955. His parents preceded him in death. On August 11, 1990 he married Margie (Couch) Schmeltz who survives along with his...

Sandra Mary Balyeat, 76, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at Brickyard Healthcare in Mishawaka, IN. She was born on July 20, 1947 in Monticello, IN, to Ray E. and Nora G. (Salida) Roberts, both of whom preceded her in death. Sandra is survived by her; three daughters, Heather (Rob) Weber of Crystal Lake, IL, Holly Dexter of Denver, CO, and Heidi Booth of Beach Grove, IN; two sons, Neal (Elizabeth) Booth of Parker, CO, and Chase (Jen) Booth of Granger, IN; grandchildren, Alex and...