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Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Rosa M. Kery

Rosa M. Kery

Jul 3, 2020

Rosa Mildred Kery, 72, of Elkhart, passed away to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 3, 2020. She was born on March 21, 1948 in Crosby, Mississippi to the late Smiley and Willie May (Caine) Bryant.

Rosa is survived by her loving husband, Ettrec Williams; daughters, Flora (Moses) Akpang and Tammie Kery; son, Robert...

Sanita "Sandy" M. Richardson

Sanita "Sandy" M. Richardson

Jul 2, 2020

ELKHART: Sanita M.  "Sandy" (Wynykoski) Richardson, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, surrounded by love and family at Elkhart General Hospital. A lifetime resident of Elkhart, she was born into a large and loving family on February 13, 1927 to Julius and Terasina "Theresa" Campanello.

In 1948 she married her sweetheart Daniel Wynykoski in Elkhart who...

Roger A. West

Roger A. West

Jul 2, 2020

Mr. Roger Alan West, 69, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020 at 6:00 pm following a single vehicle accident on Elkhart's northside. It should be noted that Roger was blessed to have died doing what he loved the most, with a smile on his face (and probably some bugs in his teeth), chasing the wind on his...

Kenneth Lacefield

Kenneth Lacefield

Jun 30, 2020

Kenneth Lacefield, 78, of Elkhart, passed away to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 15, 1942 in Ready, KY to the late Marion and Eunice (Minton) Lacefield.

Kenneth is survived by his loving wife, Georgia Lacefield; children, Sharon (Richard) Porter, Kenny (Barb)...

Peter D. Todd

Peter D. Todd

Jun 29, 2020

ELKHART: Peter D. Todd, 53, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020 at Hospice of Central Ohio, Columbus, Ohio after short but courageous battle with cancer.  He was born on Valentine's Day in 1967 to Jim and Elaine (Jones) Todd. He married his true love Leigh Ann Metz, together they built a wonderful life together with their children, son Alexander...

Patricia Beal

Patricia Beal

Jun 28, 2020

Ms. Patricia Ann "Patty" Beal, 56, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Golden Living Center in Elkhart on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at 1:15 pm following an extended illness. She was born in Jacksonville, FL on October 30, 1963 and was the daughter of Paul and Willie Mae (Massey) Ellis.

Surviving to cherish the memory of a...

Lawrence D. Jones Jr.

Lawrence D. Jones Jr.

Jun 27, 2020

Lawrence D. Jones Jr., 45, of Elkhart, passed away on June 27, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on May 2, 1975 in Saginaw, MI to the late Lawrence D. Jones Sr. and Linda King, who survives him.

He is also survived by his two sisters, Johnnie and Cleopatra Jones; several nieces and nephews; a...

Robert T. Irish

Robert T. Irish

Jun 27, 2020

Robert Terry Irish, 54, of Nappanee, Indiana, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Golden Living Center, Elkhart. Robert was born on July 25, 1965 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Marvin Blacketer and Marsha (Cuda) Irish. Surviving are his children; Samuel (Savannah) Irish, Ryan Irish and Teralyn (Troy) Stout; 3 grandchildren and his mother Marsha...

Patt A. Inks

Patt A. Inks

Jun 27, 2020

Patricia "Patt" A. Inks, 83, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Riverside Village.

Patt was born on August 19, 1936 in Chittenango, NY to the late John and Luella (Case) Paskewitz.

Patt is survived by her loving husband, William "Bill" Inks of Elkhart; children, Jacqualine A. Bollero of Elkhart, Jill E....

George H. Anderson

George H. Anderson

Jun 27, 2020

BRISTOL: Mr. George Howard Anderson, 91, passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, June 27, 2020 at his home with his love and wife Dorothy at his side. George was born on July 31, 1928 in Elkhart to the late Harry and Hertha (Milan) Anderson. In addition to his parents, two brothers John and Bob Anderson preceded him in death.

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Lucinda "Cindy" G. Wirt

Lucinda "Cindy" G. Wirt

Jun 27, 2020

Cindy G. Wirt, 75, of Edwardsburg, passed away, peacefully with her family at her home.

Cindy was born on May 8, 1945 in Battle Creek, MI to the late, Maynard Wirt and Thelma Flinner. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Melinda "Mindy" Pebley in April of 2016.

She is survived by her daughters,...

Brian J. Schwier

Brian J. Schwier

Jun 26, 2020

Brian Joseph Schwier, 54, of Elkhart, passed away at the home of a friend in South Bend. Brian was born May 1, 1966 in Rensselaer, Indiana to the late Russell R. and Linda (Burton) Schwier. He is survived and will be missed by his siblings, Michael E. Schwier, Thomas L. Schwier, Donna J. Schwier, Cathy A. Kohler and Teresa...

Napoleon Halliburton

Napoleon Halliburton

Jun 25, 2020

Napoleon Halliburton, 64, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at his home.

Napoleon was born in Elkhart, IN to the late Welton Bonds and Bessie Halliburton. He is preceded in death by his wife, Carmen Tutson-Halliburton whom passed away on January 9, 2011.

He is survived by his children, Ranesha Halliburton, Roshonda...

Dennis K. Lyon

Dennis K. Lyon

Jun 24, 2020

ELKHART: Dennis Kent Lyon, 77, was born on March 29, 1943 in Elkhart, to the late Jack and Edith (Landis) Lyon; he died Wednesday morning, June 24 at his home in Elkhart. He married his high school sweetheart Barbara Joan Zimmerman in 1961 and they shared 59 years of marriage together. He graduated from Elkhart High School in 1961...

Ron L. Oswalt

Ron L. Oswalt

Jun 24, 2020

Ronald LeRoy Oswalt, 72, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at 12:35 AM in his home.

Ron was born in Three Rivers, MI to the late John W. Oswalt, Jr. and Doris L. (Lesher) Oswalt.

Ron is survived by his wife of 36 years, Barbara (Brough) Oswalt. They were married on July...

Owen E. Grove

Owen E. Grove

Jun 23, 2020

Owen Everett Grove, infant son of Chris and Kayla Grove of Edwardsburg, MI, was called into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital.

He is survived by his loving parents; brothers, Liam and Noah Grove; maternal grandparents, Barry and Sally Zimmerle; paternal grandmother, Karen Grove;...

Mary E. Pool

Mary E. Pool

Jun 23, 2020

UPDATE: A celebration of life service for Mary E. Pool will begin at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 25, at Northside Church of the Nazarene. A picnic luncheon will follow immediately after the service on the church grounds and in the "Connexion" building. Mrs. Pool, 87, died June 23, 2020. Billings Funeral Home assisted with arrangements. Please direct any memorial...

David A. Himes

David A. Himes

Jun 22, 2020

Mr. David Andrew Himes, 51, of Elkhart, was found passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, June 22, 2020 at 6:58 am. He had recently been in ill health. He was born in South Bend on August 30, 1968 and later married Kelly L. (Sites) in Elkhart on Oct. 5, 1989. She survives him at home.

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Ronald L. Bailey

Ronald L. Bailey

Jun 22, 2020

ELKHART: Ronald Lee "Ron" Bailey, 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 22, 2020 at Eastlake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Ron was born on June 4, 1936 in Goshen to the late Charles A. and Mary P. (Yoder) Bailey. Ron graduated from Concord High School and attended Tri-State University in Angola. Ron served as a firefighter with the City...

Joseph R. "Joey" Penninger

Joseph R. "Joey" Penninger

Jun 20, 2020

Mr. Joseph R. "Joey" Penninger, 37, of Kalamazoo, MI and formerly of Elkhart, passed away in Kalamazoo on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 12:56 pm. He was born in Goshen on January 27, 1983 and was the son of Dustyn Penninger of Daytona Beach, FL and Maryann (Berggren) Penninger of Pierceton, and was married to Kristy M. (Kasper) of...

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