James L. Stahly, 74, Elkhart, died at 2:40 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, at home.
He was born Oct. 7, 1949. On July 29, 1969, he married Karen Yoder, who preceded him in death in 2010.
He is survived by his companion of 14 years, Cara Sterling, Elkhart; two daughters, Jamie Ely, Plymouth, and Shayne Kiessling, Fort Wayne; five grandchildren; and two sisters, JoEllen Burns, Warsaw, and Jean Pasco, Huntington.
Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, is handling arrangements.