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05/05/2026

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05/04/2026

05/04/2026

Linnie Hilde

Linnie A. Hilde, age 84 of Elkhart, IN passed away at her home with her family by her side on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Linnie was born on January 7, 1942 to Leonard and Clela Northam in Walkerton, IN. Linnie married Richard J. Hilde on May 24, 1997 and they have celebrated almost 29 years of marriage together.

Linnie attended Walkerton High School, class of 1960. She retired from Clark Food Service/ Simon Bros. as a sales representative. Linnie was an avid reader, enjoyed playing Mah-jongg, and for many years made beautiful pottery gifts for friends and family. She traveled extensively with her husband, Richard. But most of all she loved to spend time with her family and friends. Linnie was known for her kindness, joyfulness, and her gratitude for every day, often described by her loved ones as strong, compassionate, and easy to laughter. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be sorely missed.

Linnie is survived by her husband, Richard Hilde; children Bunni (John) Strang, Angela (Mark) Doxtader and step children, Suzanne (Cameron) Snyder and David (Amanda) Hilde; grandchildren, John (Meghan) Strang, Ryan Strang, Nichole (Jim) Temple, Tracey (Josh) Schafer, Maggie (Corey) Tindall, Cole Doxtader, Anne Marie Doxtader, Mia C. Doxtader, Courtney (Michael) McIntyre, Ryan (Jessica) Snyder, Kristin (Cameron) Epple, Rachel Hilde, Cali Hilde, and Drake (Reagan) Lamp; great grandchildren, Madison (Danny) Clevenger, Justin Strang, Jimmy Temple, Hailey Temple, Brayden Strang, Chloe Strang, Ava Strang, Emmitt Shafer, Everitt Shafer, Lincoln McIntyre, Mavyn McIntyre, Ethan McIntyre, Adalyn Snyder and Weslan Snyder; her siblings, Leonard (Debbie) Northam, Ronald (Mary) Northam, Rogene (Jerry) Rankert and Kimberly (Mike) Towle, as well as the father to her children, Darrell Steele. Linnie was preceded in death by her son Tracy Steele, her parents Richard and Clela Northam, siblings Dennis Northam, Bernard Northam, Gregory Northam, Jerrie Sue Scott, Cheryl Hunsley.

Friends and family may gather from 3-6 pm on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, 1531 Cobblestone Blvd., Elkhart, IN 46514 where a funeral service will be held at 6pm. She will be laid to rest at East Lawn Cemetery in North Liberty, IN., graveside services will be private. Memorial donations may be made to Pathfinders Services of Indiana https://pathfinderservices.org Online condolences may be made to Linnie’s family at www.stemmlawsonpeterson.com

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05/04/2026

Carol Leona Murschel

Carol Leona Murschel, age 80 of Elkhart, IN passed away with her family by her side on May 3, 2026 at Center for Hospice Care - Esther' s House in Elkhart, IN. Carol was born on December 14, 1945 to Harvey and Wauneta McDonald in Long Beach, California.

Carol enjoyed life from being self-employed, painter, librarian, tax preparer, being with her Carolina S**g Group or being on stage at The Bristol Opera House

Carol is survived by her children Matthew (Amy) Murschel of Orlando, FL and Christina (Howie) Herrick and her grandson Miles Herrick; as well as her sister Beverly Boland and sisters-in-law Debra Jett and Connie Hoover. Most of all she loved to be a mom to her children, a grandma to her grandson and a good friend to her friends. Carol will be sadly missed.

In keeping with Carol's wishes a celebration of her life service will be held at a later date. Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, 1531 Cobblestone Blvd., Elkhart, IN 46514 is assisting Carol's family. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Center for Hospice Care, 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545 www.cfhcare.org Online condolences may be made to Carol's family at`

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05/02/2026

Richard "John" Uplinger, II

Richard John Uplinger, II age 66 of Goshen, IN passed away at his home surrounded by his family early on Friday, May 1,2026. John was born on October 18, 1959 to Richard J. and Helen Louise Uplinger in Elkhart, IN. John married the love of his life, Jackie Evans on April 18, 2015 in Bangor, MI, together they have celebrated over 11 years together.

John is survived by his wife Jackie; his children Jeremy (Krista) Uplinger and Cassandra (Bart) Matos and his step-children; 27 grandchildren, Jordan Borrelli, Hayden Adrian, Khylee, Jay, Aaron, JT, Blake, Adrianna, Carmin, Lucia, and Damien and 3 great-grandchildren; his siblings Bob Galbrieth, Leola (Bob) Stobblefield, Loretta Dickey, Ron (Lori) Uplinger as well as several nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by mom Helen (Howard) Cart, dad Richard (Yvonne) Uplinger and his son Keith Uplinger.

John worked in the RV industry. He loved playing music, giving guitar lessons and painting guitars, as well as painting rocks. He enjoyed being outdoors hunting bear and deer and riding his Harley Davidson Fatboy. John loved sharing his cooking and baking with everyone. Most of all he loved to spend time with his family.

A celebration of John’s life will be held at 3pm on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 2310 Eisenhower Drive North, Goshen, IN 46526 where friend and family may gather one hour before services. Tracy Cline will officiate. Services will be live streamed https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85631958386?pwd=ckRZb0pFc1RRaklrT2IZNnY2VC9VZz09 Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, 1531 Cobblestone Blvd., Elkhart, IN 46514 is assisting John’s family. Online condolences may be left to John’s family at www.stemmlawsonpeterson.com

05/02/2026

There was something special about waiting for a photo to develop…
Holding it in your hands, watching a moment slowly become permanent.
Swiping through our phone doesn't quite have the same feel as flipping through a photo album.
Take a moment to revisit an old photo today.
Remember the story behind it… and the love that still lives on.

05/01/2026

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04/29/2026

Vicky June Wind

Vicky June Wind, age 69 of Elkhart, IN passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026 at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart, IN. Vicky was born on February 18, 1957 to William and Lula Frances Wind in Evansville, IN.

Vicky enjoyed collecting elephants and magnets. Most of all she loved to spend time with her family and friends.

Vicky is survived by her husband, David Lawrence of Elkhart, IN; her children William Wind of Indiana, April (Doug) Wilson of Elkhart, IN., Ann (Michael Oswald) Goodwin of Elkhart, IN., David (Joshua Herr) Goodwin of Elkhart, IN Jamie (Marco) Ortiz; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, siblings Linda, Brenda, Maggie, Carl, Darrell, Chuck, Johnny Ray and Cheryl. Vicky was preceded in death by her birth parents Amy Gibson and Clifford Money; her adopted parents William and Lula Frances Wind, her son-in-law Steven Greenwalt.

A celebration of life service for Vicky will be held at 6pm on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Hillcrest United Methodist Church, 4206 East Bristol Street, Elkhart, IN 46514. Online condolences may be made to Vicky’s family at www.stemmlawsonpeterson.com

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