Obituaries
Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries
Judie A. Eash
Jun 17, 2020
Judie A. "Annie" Eash, 71, of Goshen, passed away at her residence after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on July 1, 1948 in Jefferson County, Alabama to the late Samuel E. and Evelyn Moore.
Annie is survived by her loving husband, Tim Eash, whom she married on July 8, 2006. She is also survived...
David T. Stutsman
Jun 15, 2020
Mr. David Thomas Stutsman, J.D., 79, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, June 15, 2020. He was born in Bristol, IN on August 18, 1940 and was the son of the late Serenus R. and Wilma (Balyeat) Stutsman.
After graduating Bristol High School in 1958, David went on to serve in the United...
Samuel "Sam" Joseph Cuvo
Jun 15, 2020
Samuel Joseph "Sam" Cuvo, 74, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020 at his home in the comfort of love and his family. A native of Easton, Pennsylvania, Sam was born on September 10, 1945 to John and Angelina (Bifarella) Cuvo.
After graduating from High School, Sam enlisted in the U.S. Army starting in 1963 until his honorable...
Timothy J. Ott
Jun 15, 2020
With a heavy heart, I have to announce my death (June 15, 2020) at home. I, Timothy Ott, will miss all of my friends and family. I married my wife Sandra, on May 10, 1969.
I made a life of being in the automotive industry for 64 years as a parts manager. I had many awards and...
John F. Martin
Jun 13, 2020
John F. Martin, 56, of Elkhart passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at his home.
John was born on December 4, 1963 in Chicago, IL to Lee Martin Sr. and Ruby Jean (George) Martin. He married the love of his life, Renea (Rhodes) Martin on November 2, 2019 in Three Rivers, MI.
John...
Karl Dean Holmes
Jun 12, 2020
ELKHART: Karl Dean Holmes, 87, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, June 12, 2020 in the love and comfort of his family. Karl was born on February 7, 1933, in Elkhart to the late Lloyd and Ada (Shank) Holmes. After graduating from Elkhart High School in 1950, he attended Ball State University until he was inducted in...
Christine Davis
Jun 11, 2020
Christine Davis, 72, (also known as "Sis. Bessant to her loving church family) of Elkhart, IN, was called home to her heavenly father Thursday, June 11, 2020, surrounded by her family.
Christine was born July 21, 1947 in Rich, MS to the union of the late Cornell Davis Sr., and Sarah K. (Ballard) Davis who preceded her...
Barbara L. Cobb
Jun 11, 2020
Barbara Lucille Cobb, age 70, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Goshen General Hospital following an extended illness. A native of Elkhart, Barbara was born on June 28, 1949 to the late Bert and Dorothy (Kulp) Berry. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother Ronald Berry and her sister and...
Mary Helen (Cripe) Kurtz
Jun 10, 2020
Mary Helen Kurtz, 91, of Elkhart, passed away at her home on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 9:30 am.
Mary was born on July 23, 1928 to Homer and Wilma (Sumpter) Cripe in Goshen, IN. She married her husband, Calvin Kurtz on May 28, 1952.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Calvin, whom...
Gregory L. Elbert
Jun 9, 2020
Mr. Gregory Louis "Greg" Elbert, 54, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 12:24 pm. He had been in ill health. He was born in South Bend on January 15, 1966 and was the son of Robert Elbert of Osceola and Vivian Rood of Elkhart. Â On September 30, 1989, he...
Karen S. Anderson
Jun 6, 2020
Ms. Karen Sue Anderson, 76, of Bristol, passed away at her home on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 11:35 am following heart-related complications. She was born in South Bend on May 4, 1944 and was the daughter of the late Raymond and Marjorie (Leonard) Markey.
Surviving are her daughters Lori (Raul) Santana of Bristol and Amy Rodriguez...
Ld L. Palmer
Jun 5, 2020
L.D. Lamar Palmer, 94, of Elkhart, passed away at Greenleaf Health Campus at 10:15 a.m. on Friday, June 5, 2020. He was born on June 1, 1926 in Elkhart to the late Irvin E. and Byrdena M. (Culver) Palmer.
L.D. is survived by his half-brother, Harry Palmer; half-sister, JoAnn Vandine; many nieces and nephews; and leaves behind...
Mary A. Companion
Jun 4, 2020
Mrs. Mary Ann Companion, 86, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home amongst those who loved her the most on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at 5:29 am following a brief illness. She was born in Elkhart on July 22, 1933 and was the daughter of the late John and Pauline (McLaughlin) Ellsworth. She married Antony "Tony" Companion in...
Ivis Yadira Soto
Jun 2, 2020
Ms. Ivis Yadira Soto, 49, of Elkhart, passed away suddenly at her home following an apparent illness on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 8:34 am. She was born in Tegucigalpa, Honduras on June 21, 1970 and was the daughter of the late Tomas and Alicia (Garmendia) Soto.
Surviving are her loving daughters Ivis Andrea and Ireska Valaria...
Steven F. Brewer
Jun 2, 2020
Steven F. Brewer, 62, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. Steven was born on January 10, 1958 to the late Fredrick "Fred" A. and Marjorie (Fielder) Brewer.
He is survived by his daughter, Natasha (Ryan) Gawthrop; brother, Gary (Susie) Brewer; three grandchildren Liliyana Colón, Ryder Gawthrop, and Rolan Gawthrop; and...
Michael E. Elliott
Jun 2, 2020
Michael E. Elliott, 65, passed away, Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on May 26, 1955 in Elkhart to the late Rual and Dorothy (Charlton) Elliott. He married his true love Martha Wolf on May 20, 2006 in Gatlinburg, Tenn. Martha survives, as well his sister Marilyn (Edward) Bellows of Elkhart, a half-sister, Anna...
Mary L. Rivera
May 28, 2020
Mary Lelia Rivera, 74, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at her home.
Mary was born on April 29, 1946 in Detroit to the late Joseph and Mary Magdalene (Esser) Bauer. Mary is survived by her two loving daughters, Rose Marie Rivera; Francisca Magdalena Rivera; and will be missed by her two grandchildren...
Roeberta Lee (Barnes) Shingledecker
May 27, 2020
Roeberta Lee (Barnes) Shingledecker, age 90, of Three Rivers, died on May 27, 2020.
She was born on April 20, 1930 in Three Rivers, Michigan, to George Lee and Mattie Mae (McCreary) Barnes. Roeberta graduated from Three Rivers High School and married Robert Edward Shingledecker on October 15, 1949.
She was preceded in death by...
Gerald "Jerry" R. Eagon
May 27, 2020
ELKHART: Gerald "Jerry" Ross Eagon, 77, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at his home surrounded by love and his family. Jerry, a lifetime Elkhart resident, was born November 11, 1942 to the late Ross B. Eagon and Lois B. (Bryant) Eagon. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his sister, Sharon Milliman and...
Deborah A. Davies
May 22, 2020
Ms. Deborah Ann Davies, 69, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart surrounded by her family on Friday, May 22, 2020 at 12 noon following a brief but courageous battle with an extended illness. She was born in Elkhart on May 12, 1951 and was the daughter of the late Dean and Colleen...
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