Obituaries

Jan 25, 2020

David Michael DeGolier, 67, of Middlebury, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love and family on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Elkhart Hospice House. David was born on February 20, 1952 in San Diego to the late Gene E. and Delores Jean "Dee" (Cappelletti) DeGolier.

He married his true love Patti Poehler on May 20, 1978 in Bristol....

Jan 25, 2020

Pamela Diane "Pam" Litzenberg, 67, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 25, 2020. Pam was born on November 17, 1952 in Jackson, Michigan to Herbert Densmore and Ruth (Bisbee) Schott.

She met a man named Dale A. Litzenberg, who stole her heart, and on "Sweetest Day" October 17, 2002 they united in marriage in...

Jan 24, 2020

Retha J. "Jo" Reid, 74, of Edwardsburg, MI and Arcadia, FL, passed away peacefully following a sudden illness at her Florida home on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 at 5:15 am.  She was born Apr. 8, 1945 in Rector, AR to the late William T. and Verlie (Meredith) Stanford. She married George P. Reid, Sr. in South Bend on Valentine's...

Jan 24, 2020

Frances Maxine Tippet, 93, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 at Metro Health Hospital in Wyoming, MI. Frances was born May 29, 1926 in Mishawaka to the late Alvin and Estella (Clubb) Augustine. She married Harold James Tippet on October 11, 1946 in Granger. Harold passed away on March 20, 2012. Surviving is her daughter, Beth Tippet;...

Jan 22, 2020

Mr. Thomas M. "Tom" Harrison, 68, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following an extended illness at Woodland Manor Healthcare Facility in Elkhart on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 at 9:12 am.  He was born Sept. 07, 1951 in Athens, AL to the late Cletis T. Harrison and Mary O. (McCurry) Harrison, who survives him. He later married Patty (Likes), who...

Jan 22, 2020

Homer L. Sullivan, 67, of Goshen, passed away to be with his Lord on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Goshen Hospital. He was born on October 11, 1952 to the late Glen Hershel and Helen Marie (Brumment) Sullivan.

He is survived by his sister, Linda Irons; many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews; special nieces, Shirly Kelley and...

Jan 20, 2020

Mary L. "LaVeda" Yaciw, 95, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2020, at Sprenger Healthcare in Mishawaka. Mary was born on August 14, 1924 in Mishawaka, one of 10 children born to Noble and Audrey (Neff) Slabaugh.  In addition to her parents, Mary's husbands Noel Wolford and Michael "Mike" Yaciw, as well as nine brothers and...

Jan 20, 2020

Mr. Dean Alan Miller, 66, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following an extended illness at his home on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020 at 9:37 am.  He was born Sept. 4, 1953 in Elkhart to the late LeRoy and Colleen (Smith) Miller.

Survivors include his sister Nancy Shannon and a nephew, Michael Polachek. He is preceded in death...

Jan 13, 2020

Robert J. Bailey Sr., 77, of Elkhart and formerly of White Pigeon, MI., passed away Monday afternoon, January 13, 2020 in Elkhart. Robert was born on June 22, 1942 in St. Louis to James Herbert and Lillian Clara (Peglar) Bailey. Surviving is a daughter Pamela (Ralph) Johns; son Robert J. (Mandy) Bailey Jr.; 5 grandchildren; James (Ashley) Scarcella, Justin...

Jan 13, 2020

Doris Ann Sailor, 84, of Osceola, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, at her home. Doris was born on August 6, 1935 in Tiffin, Ohio. She moved to Elkhart where she lived until she married her true love Clem J. Sailor on July 26, 1959 at the Zion Missionary Church in Elkhart, Clem passed May 24, 2001. Doris...

Jan 12, 2020

Ahni Symone Washington, infant daughter of Paige M. Copley and Angelo Washington, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Goshen Hospital.

She is survived by her loving parents; sisters, Emonye Washington, Soryia Copley, and Navi Smith; maternal grandparents, Francine (Mark) Copley; and paternal grandmother, Lydia Martin.

A graveside service will take place on Friday,...

Jan 12, 2020

Mr. Mario Marquez, 65, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following an extended illness at Elkhart General Hospital on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020 at 5:16 pm.  He was born Nov. 14, 1954 in Port Clinton, Ohio to the late Eulalio and Alamar (Arredondo) Marquez and later married Rebeca Obregon on Nov. 25, 2005 in Goshen. She survives at home after...

Jan 11, 2020

Maureen "Moe" (Zadrzynski) Russell, 49, of Goshen, In., passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11 after a hard fought 3 year battle with cancer, and now has a seat at the table of her Lord, Jesus Christ. Moe was born on February 12, 1970 in Ypsilanti, Michigan. She married her true love Chad W. Russell on May 13, 1995...

Jan 9, 2020

Mr. Everett D. "Budgie" Cassity, 64, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following an extended illness at his home on Thursday, Jan. 09, 2020 at 7:55 pm.  He was born July 29, 1955 in Lexington, KY to the late Ray and Sadie C. (Goldie) Cassity.

Survivors include children Cristina (Adam) Swartz, Tonya (Matt) Beaudway, Naomi Speicher and Brian...

Jan 8, 2020

MISHAWAKA:  Betty Lou Griffin, 80, passed away approximately 3:00 pm. at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka on January 8, 2020.

Mrs. Griffin was born in Marion, Indiana on September 12, 1939 to Albert and Frances (McGriff) Long. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Eugene Simpkins; second husband, Donald Jay Griffin; her son,...

Jan 8, 2020

James R. Henderson, 70, of Elkhart, gently departed this life on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Golden Living Center. He was born in Mishawaka on September 26, 1949 to the late James H. and Naomi (Freeze) Henderson. His sister Dianna Neel also preceded him in death.

Surviving is a niece Shelly Neel and a nephew Steve Neel....

Jan 8, 2020

James Stephen "Jim" Orange, 66, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, January 8, 2020. He was born on October 2, 1953 in Mexico, Missouri to James E. and Emma (Carson) Orange. Jim's parents survive, as well as his wife of 32 years, Nancy L. (Johnson) Orange; daughters, Alicia (Stephen) Lewis, Katelynn (Harley) Trueblood, Krista Orange and Cassandra...

Jan 7, 2020

Nellie Peters, 68, of Elkhart, passed away to be reunited with her loving husband, Jackie P. Peters, on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 19, 1951 to the late Melvin T. and Mary E. (Runnions) Willis.

Nellie is survived by her daughter, Tina (Robert) Proctor;...

Jan 3, 2020

Mr. David J. "Dave" Petgen, 80, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following an extended illness at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart on Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 at 7:20 pm.  He was born Oct. 13, 1939 in Goshen to the late Maurice Petgen and Katherine "Virginia" (Leek) Petgen Frey and later married Joan D. (Bussard) Bloom in Elkhart...

Jan 3, 2020

Mrs. Jennifer Traci Huskey, 46, of Elkhart, went home peacefully but unexpectedly to be with the Lord on Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 at 5:00 am.  She was born August 21, 1973 in Elkhart to the late Philip Overholser and Deb (Johnson) Wise, who survives her. She later married Richard L. "Rick" Huskey in Elkhart on May 16, 1997.  He...