Obituaries

Jul 17, 2020

Kristine A. Watson, 51, of Goshen, passed away to be with the Lord on Friday, July 17, 2020 at Goshen Hospital. She was born in South Bend on November 30, 1968 to her biological mother, Sue (Forray) Brittain and her adoptive parents the late Joseph Supancik and Shirley Supancik, who survives.

She is also survived by her...

Jul 17, 2020

Mr. Michael Thomas "Mike" Ward, 68, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart on Friday, July 17, 2020 at 11:20 am from complications following a fall while camping. He was born in Elkhart on January 10, 1952 and was the son of the late Richard and Patricia (Minichillo) Ward. On June 6, 1970,...

Jul 14, 2020

ELKHART: Orlando Yowa Long, 25, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at his residence. Orlando was born on August 1, 1994 to Marvin E. and Tina (Tosie) Long on the Island of Kosrae of the Federated States of Micronesia. He was preceded in death by his mother Tina and a sister Skyflower E. (Long) Smith.

He is...

Jul 13, 2020

Victor D. Lovett, 93, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020 to be reunited with his loving wife, Alice A. Lovett, who preceded him on May 1, 2006. He was born in Elkhart, IN on June 1, 1927 to the late Fred H. and Irma M. (Carlson) Lovett-Leach.

He is survived by his children, Rex...

Jul 12, 2020

Billy Wyrick, 78, of Elkhart, departed this life on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on June 26, 1942 in Magnolia, Arkansas.

Billy was raised by his maternal grandparents, Ephron and Marie Wyrick. He attended Magnolia Public Schools and started his career as a butcher at Phillips Packing House. He relocated to...

Jul 12, 2020

Bonnie M. Secor, 89, of Elkhart, Indiana passed away, peacefully at her daughter's home on Sunday, July 12, 2020 in Vandalia, Michigan.

She was born June 30, 1931, in Concord Township to Vernon and Fanny (Chupp) Miller.  On July 2, 1949, she married Richard L. Secor, Sr. in the orchard of her parent's farm in Concord Township....

Jul 11, 2020

Ms. LaNeise Marie Johnson, 27, of Elkhart, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 1:30 am at Elkhart General Hospital following a rather sudden illness. She was born in Gary on February 4, 1993 to the late Robert Johnson and Mrs. Ernestine (Whittaker) Bean of Elkhart.

LaNeise accepted Christ into her...

Jul 11, 2020

Edwardsburg:  Michael J. Flynn, 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2020 surrounded by love and family. A native of Elkhart, Mike was born on March 9, 1941 to the late Vearl and Irene (Myers) Flynn. He married his true love Jinx E. Hiland, together they built a wonderful life together with their two daughters, Michaele DeSchepper, Kimberly...

Jul 10, 2020

ELKHART: Samantha L. "Sam" Krallman-Miller, 35, passed away unexpectedly Friday July 10, 2020 while on vacation with her family in Tennessee. Samantha was born on September 6, 1984 in Elkhart to Michael Krallman and Susan Davis-Krallman. Surviving is her husband Aaron Miller and her two children, son Oz Michael Miller, age 9 and Ava Rose Miller, age 6, paternal...

Jul 7, 2020

Steven J Toth, 90, formerly of Elkhart, passed July 7, 2020 in Jasper, IN.  Born in Kispest Township, Hungary on Dec 11, 1929, he was a Soldier and Freedom Fighter and escaped the Communist Invasion of 1956 and emigrated to USA with wife and child.  He was a premier Heating/Refrigeration Mechanical Engineer with numerous degrees and patents, and, advanced...

Jul 7, 2020

Mr. Kash Dakota Raign Dorrier, 22 of Bristol, passed away at the emergency department of Elkhart General Hospital on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at 4:08 am following a sudden illness at home. He was born in Elkhart on May 18, 1998 and was the son of Jermel Savado of Mishawaka and Angel Marie Dorrier of Elkhart.

Also...

Jul 7, 2020

John M. Galbraith, 56, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on August, 28, 1963 to the late John Galbraith and Sharon L. (Chambers) Galbraith, who survives.

John is also survived by his loving wife, Jane Galbraith and sisters, Sandra (Eric) Erickson and Lisa (Jeff) Wessell. He...

Jul 6, 2020

David "Dave" Alan Edwards, 71, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital.

David was born on June 3, 1949 in Peoria, Il to the late Herbert Oscar Edwards and Iona Lucille (Davis) Burbridge. He is also preceded in death by his family members, Ed Lines, Chuck Lines, Robert Franzen and Cheri Lines.

Jul 5, 2020

Mildred Franchelle Westlake, 82, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital.

Mildred was born on August 4, 1937 in Little Rock, AR to Samuel P. Ballowe and Mary Elizabeth (Parker) Ballowe. Mildred was married to the late Ronald W. Westlake in 1957.  She is preceded in death by her husband and...

Jul 5, 2020

Michele "Mich" Jean Etchison-Kustron, 73, of Elkhart, passed away after a hard fought battle with illness on Sunday, July 5, 2020.

Michele was born on August 11, 1946 in Gary, IN to the late Charles Edward Etchison and Phyllis Jean Kahler-Etchison. She is preceded in death by her brother, Daniel Edward Etchison in 1982.

Michele...

Jul 4, 2020

Steven W. Good, 56, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born in Elkhart on May 29, 1964 to the late Wayne R. and Nancy (Hogendobler) Good.

Steven is survived by his sister, Jackie (John) Sembach. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Cremation was chosen...

Jul 4, 2020

Mr. Dennis Eugene Peete, 63, of Elkhart, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at 12:48 am from complications following a positive coronavirus diagnosis. He was born in Covington TN on June 12, 1957 and was the son of the late Wilbert Peete, Sr. and Aizemore (Wilbourne) Peete of Elkhart.

Also surviving are...

Jul 3, 2020

Kamilla Mae Wiley, precious infant daughter of Amelia I. Brown and Eric D. Wiley, passed away at birth on Friday, July 3, 2020 at 1:35 pm at Beacon Memorial Hospital in South Bend.

Along with her parents, Kamilla is survived by brother and sister Mikelle and Londen Wiley, both at home; grandparents James and Tonya Higgins of...

Jul 3, 2020

Ms. Theresa E. Marvel, 63, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, July 3, 2020 at 8:15 pm at Elkhart General Hospital following an illness. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI on October 22, 1956 and was the daughter of the late John and Gloria (Hoffman) Gries. She is survived by her former husband and good friend Mark Marvel of...

Jul 3, 2020

Claude D. Allen, 78, left us on July 3, 2020 with his wife Jane by his side. Claude was born on July 5, 1941 in East St. Louis, IL to Claude and Virginia Allen. He is preceded in death by Girly, Inky, Taffy, Tootsie, Charmin, Fluffy, Comet, Bootsie, Oafie, Ginger, Spare, Mischa, Ruby and Norman. He loved the pets...