Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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.

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,...