All Obituaries

Bobby Joe Engle       ELKHART- Bobby Joe Engle left his earthly home on October 10, 2021 to meet his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, in his heavenly home.  He was born in Sullivan, Indiana on April 21, 1938.      After graduating from Indiana State University with a degree in chemistry, Bob joined Miles Laboratories in Medical Research.  He joined the Bayer Diagnostic Manufacturing Division in 1968, retiring in January of 1998 as...

JUAN MENDEZ March 16, 1950 – October 7, 2021     ELKHART- Juan Mendez, 71, of Elkhart, died Thursday October 7, 2021, at his residence in Elkhart.  He was born March 16, 1950, in Mexico City, Mexico to Angel Llanos and Guadalupe (Mendez).      He is survived by his mother Guadalupe Mendez of Elkhart, a sister, Rosa Llanos of Elkhart, 3 nieces and 1 nephew.       Visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. on...

              Robert “Bob” E. Henke, 62, of Goshen, died surrounded by his loved ones on Friday September 10, 2021 at his home in Goshen. Bob was known to many by many different names. His dear wife, Deborah Kay (Carter) Henke, would lovingly call him “Bobby”. His children, R. Matthew (Mindy) Henke, Rolling Prairie, IN; Carrie Lynn (Lance) Ludwig, Mishawaka, IN; Katie (Brad)Paulus, Wakarusa, IN; Corrie...

William C. Karasch, 97, of Elkhart, died Thursday September 9, 2021, at Elkhart General Hospital.  He was born March 6, 1924, in Elkhart, Indiana to Frank and Eva (Goldsworthy) Karasch.      On October 8, 1960, he married Donna M. Wilburne.  She preceded him in death on May 30, 2018.  Surviving are 3 children, Monica (David) Tieman of New Palestine, IN, Chuck (Tanya) Karasch and James Karasch both of Elkhart, IN; 4 grandchildren, Matthew, Lauren, Mynah and...

Noemi Perez Vanura 63, of Bristol passed away Tuesday August 17,2021 at Elkhart General Hospital. On April 15,1958 she was born to the late Adrian Perez Hernandez and Eva Perez. For many years Noemi was a homemaker, enjoyed being with her beloved husband, and those she cherished. Surviving to cherish her memory is her loving husband Norberto Mendoza. Noemi was proceeded in death by her parents. As per family wishes cremation rites have been chosen. Noemi will be deeply missed by...

Ruth Ivy Lehman, 49 of Bristol passed away Monday July 12, 2021 at home of natural causes.  She was born in Elkhart to George Ray Lehman (deceased) and Pam Zirkle on July 25, 1971. She graduated from Northridge High School and received an Associates Degree in Computer Information Systems at Portland Community College in Oregon.  Ruthie (Ivy Jean) enjoyed working with the elderly, as well as working at the auto body shop. She was a funny, kind spirited soul who knew how...

    DANIEL WAYNE HUHTA February 13, 1959 – July 2, 2021       GOSHEN- Daniel Wayne Huhta, 62, was born February 13, 1959, in Wayne, Michigan and died after an extended illness Friday July 2, 2021, at Elkhart General Hospital.  He is survived by his father, Wayne Huhta of Goshen; five siblings, Ruth (Ken) VanKirk of Tucson, Arizona, Judi (Mikal) Kildal of Roseburg, Oregon, David (Kim) Huhta of Centerville, Ohio, Jim (Cathy) Huhta of St. John, Indiana...

JUAN MARTIN PONCE-MARTINEZ April 18, 1966 – May 26, 2021       ELKHART- Juan Martin Ponce-Martinez, 55, of Elkhart, died Wednesday May 26, 2021 at his residence in Elkhart.  He was born April 18, 1966 in Aguascalientes, Mexico to J. Refujio Ponce Esparza and Eulalia Martinez Hernandez.      He married Olga Guzman Rodriguez on January 13, 1996 in Mexico.  She survives along with 4 children Juan Martin Ponce, Jr., Jasmin (Jeorge Alvarez)...

William Roy Nusbaum April 5, 1952-May 9, 2021   ALABAMA-William Roy Nusbaum, 69, formerly of Elkhart, Indiana, Margate, Florida, and Columbus, Ohio passed away May 9, 2021 at his home in Tuscumbia, AL.  He was born April 5, 1952 in Indiana to Manford & Evelyn (Fulmer) Nusbaum.   On November 2, 1974 in Elkhart, he married Christina (Adams) Nusbaum; she survives along with 2 daughters, Tammy Nusbaum of Tucson, AZ and Linda (Matt) Nusbaum-Lejzerowicz of Blacklick,...

LYDIA A. MAST October 4, 1929 – April 16, 2021       ELKHART- Lydia A. Mast, 91, of Elkhart, died Friday April 16, 2021 in Elkhart.  She was born October 4, 1929 in Stuttgart, Germany to Karl and Martha (Feya) Kaser.      On May 26, 1955 in Stuttgart, Germany she married Levi Y. Mast.  He preceded her in death on September 16, 1995.  Surviving are 4 children Barbara (Tom) Kulesia of Middlebury, Edward (Janet) Mast, Leroy (Sandy)...