Obituaries

Aug 18, 2020

ELKHART: Gregory Francis "Greg" Scalise, 53, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at his residence.  Greg was born on October 7, 1966 in Erie Pennsylvania to Larry and Julie (Kuhner) Scalise. Greg is survived by his parents Larry and Julie Scalise, two brothers Daniel (Kathy) Scalise, Christopher Scalise and a sister Anne (Brett) Wolfe; he will be greatly...

Aug 18, 2020

Susan K. Kitt, 59, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 18, 2020. She was born in La Porte, IN on August 29, 1960 to the late Richard Welch and Joan (Wicks) Welch, who survives.

Susan is also survived by her loving husband, Paul Kitt; son, Ben (Christy) Kitt; daughter, Sara (Jerry Acosta) Kitt; four grandchildren,...

Aug 15, 2020

John Richard Miller, 73, of Elkhart, formerly of Jones, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Elkhart Meadows. John was born on January 29, 1947 in St. Louis to the late Willard and Millie Miller. On May 29, 1992, in South Bend, he married his true love Bonnie L. (Shelt) Davidson, Bonnie survives as well as...

Aug 15, 2020

Ms. Bobbie Jean "Lil' Mama" Redmond, 78, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020 at 9:45 am following an apparent sudden illness. She was born in Tutwiler, MS. on February 11, 1942 and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Rosie B. Harris. Left to cherish her memory is her spouse, James...

Aug 13, 2020

Mr. Thomas L. Horner, 69, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Elkhart General Hospital on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 3:45 pm following an apparent sudden illness at home. He was born in Florence, Alabama on Oct. 13, 1950 to the late Leonard Higgins and Mary (Elliott) Higgins Horner, and on April 28, 1973, Tom married the love of...

Aug 10, 2020

Rosetta H. Hummer, 86, of Elkhart, was called to be with the Lord on Monday, August 10, 2020 at her residence. She was born on June 13, 1934 to the late Max and Martha (Rosenau) Ducharme.

Rosie is survived by her children, Charles Hummer of Elkhart and Melodie (Justin) Frazin of Burr Oak, MI; grandchildren, Charilyn, Carla,...

Aug 10, 2020

Deborah "Debbie" K. Rethlake, 68, of Mishawaka, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Elkhart on November 16, 1951 to the late Glenn E. Smith and Joan (Earnhart) Smith, who survives.

She is also survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Stephen Rethlake; mother, Joan Smith; sisters, Vicki Smith...

Aug 9, 2020

Jo Anne Patterson, 73, of Elkhart, IN finally succumbed to gastric cancer after 50 years and four different kinds of cancer. She passed away peacefully with her family at her home on August 9, 2020.

Jo was born on January 28, 1947 in Galesburg, IL to the late Joseph Mason and Elta Jeanne (Lowe) Patterson. She is...

Aug 8, 2020

Robert A. "Bob" Tucek, 75, residing in Elkhart, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the Center for Hospice, Elkhart Campus. Bob was born on August 14, 1944 in Allegan, Michigan to the late Herbert and Irene Tucek. He married Brigitte C. Skelton on May 4, 1979; she passed away on June 14, 2017. Surviving are 5 children; Ron...

Aug 8, 2020

Dorothy Ann Crisp, 89, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the Center for Hospice Care, Elkhart Hospice House. Dorothy was born on June 11, 1931 in Elkhart to the late John and Rose (Toth) Majery. She married Chester Crisp; He preceded her in death on July 14, 1986 as well as her son-in-law Mark...

Aug 8, 2020

Mr. Richard Dean Cormican, 91, of Bristol, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 8, 2020. He was born October 30, 1928 in South Bend.

He is survived by a daughter, two sons and is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Marie.

In accordance with his wishes, no immediate services have...

Aug 7, 2020

Anthony E. Robinson, 43, of Goshen, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 at Goshen Hospital.

Anthony was born on June 2, 1977 in Elkhart, IN to Zanzer Robinson-Anderson and Clifford Clark. He is preceded in death by grandfather, Richard Robinson, Jr., and grandmother, Floretha Robinson.

He is survived by his parents, Zanzer and Norman...

Aug 4, 2020

Gloria A. Wright, 88, of Wakarusa, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at Goshen Hospital.

Gloria was born on January 19, 1932 in Elkhart, IN to Frank Bowman and Madeline (Nye) Bowman. She is preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Frank Bowman Jr in 2016.

Gloria is survived by her sons, Bill...

Aug 4, 2020

Shirley Mae Wilson, 83, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born in Cass County, MI on August 15, 1936 to the late Fred J. and Eva E. (Minier) Phillips.

Shirley is survived by her daughters, Darla (Neil) Pittenger and Laurie (Kevin) Lower; son, Jack (Deborah) Wilson Jr.; grandchildren,...

Aug 4, 2020

Sharon K. Chupp, 75, of Elkhart, was called to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Goshen on November 29, 1944 to the late Alvin and Nettie (Deeter) Stutzman.

Sharon is survived by her loving husband, James Chupp; sons, Mark (Mariah) Chupp of...

Aug 3, 2020

Evelyn LeMunyon, 96, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, August 03, 2020 at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Evelyn was born on June 28, 1924 in Minneapolis, MN to William and Julia Nelson. She was married to Paris Mark "Bud" LeMunyon on April 3, 1945 in Marianna, FL. He passed away on May 27, 2004. Evelyn...

Aug 2, 2020

Shelley Raye Marie Bockman, 56, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at her home.

Shelley was born on March 5, 1964 in Plymouth, IN to Raymond Francis Bockman and Joyce Elizabeth (Taylor) Bockman.

She is preceded in death by her father, Raymond and her brother, Christopher F. Bockman and Uncle John...

Aug 1, 2020

Robert G. Noyes, 93, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Woodland Manor in Elkhart. He was born in Elkhart on October 8, 1926 to the late Burt and Mable (McMann) Noyes.

Robert is survived by his loving wife, Jean E. (Krafft) Noyes; daughters, Cathy (Tom) Ermis and Teresa Noyes; granddaughter, Lindsey Whitlow; and great...

Aug 1, 2020

The Reverend Dale Allen Turner, 87, of Crown Point and formerly of Elkhart, IN, passed away peacefully with his wife at his side at the Wittenberg Village Health Center in Crown Point on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 8:45 pm following an extended illness. He was born in Decker, MI on February 3, 1933 and was the son of...

Jul 31, 2020

Lawrence E. Burns Jr., 59, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020 at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation in Elkhart. He was born in South Bend, IN on August 26, 1960 to the late Lawrence and Bonnie (Miller) Burns Sr.

Lawrence is survived by his sister, Tammy (Steve) Takacs; brother, Randy (Deborah) Burns; nieces and...