Obituaries

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...

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;...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.  On September 30, 1989, he...

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...

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...

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...

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...