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03/26/2026

Georgia Ann Kubasiak

Georgia Ann Kubasiak, age 79, of Elkhart, IN, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026. She was born July 8, 1946, in South Bend, IN. She married Conrad Kubasiak February 1, 1969, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Elkhart. Georgia graduated from Elkhart High School, Class of 1964, and attended Indiana University South Bend. She worked at Miles Laboratories in Elkhart as an executive secretary for the vice president of sales and on government and military contracts.

She also worked and volunteered at multiple schools, including Montessori of Elkhart, St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School, Monger Elementary, and Roosevelt Elementary. She was part of the Rosary Society of St. Thomas and of “St. Tom’s Moms.” Georgia loved her Elkhart community: the schools, the museums, the libraries, the Y. She was a strong advocate for education: science, music, and art. Her greatest joy was introducing her daughter to something new. Wherever you found Kristin, you would find Georgia by her side.

Georgia is survived by Conrad, her husband of more than 57 years, their daughter, Kristin Kubasiak of Evanston, IL; her brother, Vito (Sue) Palumbo of Elkhart, IN; and her sister, Antonette “Toni” Palumbo of Granger, IN. Georgia was predeceased by her parents, Michael and Loretta Palumbo.

Visitation will be held Monday, March 30, from 4–8 PM at Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, 1531 Cobblestone Blvd, Elkhart, IN 46514. The Rosary will be prayed at 7:30 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, March 31, at 11 AM at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 1331 North Main St, Elkhart, IN 46514, with visitation at 10 AM. Fr. Logan Parrish will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, 359 Orland Rd, Bronson, MI 49028, in the Kubasiak Family plot, with Conrad’s numerous relatives. Memorial Masses may be offered in Georgia’s name at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. Online condolences may be left for her family at www.stemmlawsonpeterson.com

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03/26/2026

03/26/2026

Faith Anne Yvonne McDonald

Faith Anne Yvonne McDonald, age 25 of Elkhart, IN passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Faith was born on August 16, 2000, to Wayne and Fay McDonald in Elkhart, IN.

Faith graduated from Great Lakes Adventist Academy in Cedar Lake, MI; attended Andrews University; and she graduated in biochemistry from Goshen College. Faith was preparing to do her masters in pursuit of becoming a perfusionist and was working at the registrar's office at Goshen Hospital. Faith was very adventurous from skiing, canyoning, to playing and watching basketball. She never had a dull moment with her love for traveling, music, working on mission trips with her church family and learning the spanish language. She was a member of Elkhart Seventh-day Adventist Church. Most of all she loved the Lord. She will be sadly missed.

Faith is survived by her loving parents Wayne and Fay McDonald of Elkhart, IN., her brother Phillip McDonald of Elkhart, IN., special cousins that where more like her brother and sister, Veronica and Oliver Bwalya, grandmothers Anne Cheatham of Pennsylvania and Yvonne (Albert) Morris of Georgia; aunts and uncles, Viola Ngándu, Eldad Cheatham, Crystal Cheatham, Oliver (Vanessa) Cheatham, Abraham Cheatham, Prince (Ruth) Ngándu, Moses Ngándu, Robert Ngándu, Mirrabelle (Sangwani) Manda, Jeffrey (Tasha) McDonald, Trecia Morris and Althea Morris; grand aunts, Elizabeth (Eugene) Bell, Grace (Marvin ) Brown and special aunt Nikhol Cheatham as well as several nieces, nephews cousins and friends. Faith was preceded in death by her grandfathers Oliver Cheatham and Moses H. Ng'andu and uncle Orton Ng'andu.

Visitation will be held from 10am- 11am on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Elkhart Seventh-day Adventist Church, 3601 East Bristol, IN Elkhart, IN 46514 where funeral services will be held at 11am. Burial will be private.

Memorial donations in Faith's memory may be made to support the work of evangelism and social justice.

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03/26/2026

Sue A. DeVos

Sue Ann DeVos, age 77 of Bristol, IN passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at The Center for Hospice Care- Esther's House in Elkhart, IN. Sue was born on July 16, 1948, to John and Mary Snyder in South Bend, IN.

Sue was a waitress for over 39 years at Riverview Tavern also known as Ma's Chicken in Mottville, Michigan. She loved to spend quiet time in the spring going morel mushroom hunting and watching the birds, especially when the orioles started to arrive. Sue will be sadly missed by all those who knew her.

Sue is survived by her 2 daughters, 3 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters and her brother. Sue was preceded in death by her parents, her brother and her granddaughter.

In keeping with her wishes there will be no services. Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, 1531 Cobblestone Blvd., Elkhart, IN 46514 is assisting her family. Online condolences may be to her family at www.stemmlawsonpeterson.com

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03/26/2026

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03/25/2026

Margaret "Peg" Jean Ten Have

Margaret “Peg” Jean Ten Have, age 79, of Elkhart, IN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. She was born on October 19, 1946 in Ishpeming, MI, to Joseph and Olivia (Northey) Peck. She married Steven Ten Have, who preceded her in death in 2009.

A graduate of Comstock High School, Peg went on to further her education at Ferris State University. She worked for many years for the Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana before joining the Concord Community School Corporation as a bus monitor. She also helped with keeping the books at Bethel United Methodist Church, of which she was a life-long member.

In her free time, Peg enjoyed playing the handbells. She was also an avid reader, sharing her love of books with friends in her Bethel UMC book club.

Peg is survived by her daughters; Stephanie (Dustin) Emmons of Royal Center, IN and Sarah Ten Have of Goshen, IN, grandchildren; Joseph Ten Have, Katelynn Daniels, Staci Daniels, Jacob Daniels, Tatiana Nelson, Brandon Ten Have and Phoebe Ten Have, great-grandchildren; Della, Summer, Andromeda and Orion, twin brother Robert (Marilyn) Peck of Allegan, MI and sister Elizabeth Peck of Paw Paw, MI. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Olivia Peck, and her husband Steven Ten Have.

A memorial service will be held at Bethel United Methodist Church, 1200 N Michigan St, Elkhart, IN 46514, on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00am with a dinner to follow. Memorial donations may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church https://bethelumc-elkhart.org or to the Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana https://www.girlscoutsnorthernindiana-michiana.org. Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, 1531 Cobblestone Blvd, Elkhart, IN 46514, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be left at www.stemmlawsonpeterson.com.

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03/22/2026

Sara Jean Collins

Sara Jean Collins of Elkhart, IN formerly of Delta, CO passed away at the age of 50 on Saturday, March 21, 2026, with family by her side at the Center for Hospice Care- Esther’s House in Elkhart, IN. She was born on October 20, 1975.

Sara worked for several years at C&J Café in Delta, CO. She enjoyed hiking in the Colorado mountains and reading. Most of all, she loved her daily coffees and spending time with her family and friends. She was known for her amazingly infectious smile and her gift for striking up a warm conversation with just about anyone she met. Her absence will be felt deeply by all who knew and loved her.

Sara is survived by her daughter, Alexandra Collins of Elkhart, IN; her father, Art (Glory) Collins of Elkhart, IN; and her mother, Annette Collins of Elkhart, IN. She is also survived by her partner, Joel Weaver of Delta, CO, and by her siblings: Nicholas Collins (Brad) of Chattanooga, TN; Erin Collins of Hartland, MI; Lisa (Sean) Raskosky of Elkhart, IN; Seth Collins of Elkhart, IN; Brette (Chris) Bloss of Osceola, IN; and Lucas Collins of Chattanooga, TN. She leaves behind several nieces, nephews, and friends who loved her dearly. Sara was preceded in death by her brother, Eric Nathan Collins.

In Keeping with Sara’s wishes there will be no services. Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, 1531 Cobblestone Blvd. Elkhart IN 46514 is assisting Sara’s family. Online condolences may be made to her family at www.stemmlawsonpeterson

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03/21/2026

Randall Carson Wampler

Randall Carson Wampler, age 90 of Bristol, IN passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026 at the Center for Hospice Care – Esther’s House in Elkhart, IN. Randall was born on September 18, 1935 to Raymond Carson and Clarice Wampler in Pikeville, TN.

Randall honorably served his country in the United States Marines. He earned the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. He was the owner and operator of Napa Auto Parts Store. He made a wonderful career of building custom homes and custom log homes. He was an experienced excavator and builder. Randall earned his brown belt in Judo. He was a PADI Scuba Dive Master and owned his own sailboat in the Caribbean. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing, skiing and boating. Most of all he loved to spend time with his family and friends.

Randall is survived by his children, Randall C. (Rita Lorleberg) Wampler of St. Augustine, FL and Wendy (Wyman Bontrager) of Bristol, IN; grandchildren, Eli Bontrager, Carson Wampler, Kalin (Alexandra “Lexi”) Bontrager and Conner Wampler; great-grandchildren Hailley, Eleanor “Ellie”, Raiden and one on the way’ and his sister Wanda Garcia of Tennessee. Randall was preceded in death by his parents Carson Wampler and Clarice “Edna” VanWinkel, sisters Janice Sue Hamel and his baby sister Naomi Jean Wampler.

In keeping with his wishes there will be no services at this time. Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, 1531 Cobblestone Blvd., Elkhart, IN 46514 is assisting Randall’s family. Online condolences may be made to his family at www.stemmlawsonpeterson.com

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