Obituaries

Mar 6, 2020

White Pigeon, MI - Barbara Lee (Bucher) Bellows, 87, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter, surrounded by love and family on Friday, March 6, 2020.

Barbara was born on August 28, 1932 in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Floyd and Vinnie (Spore) Bucher. She was a 1950 graduate of Concord High School.

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Mar 6, 2020

James "Jim" L. Hiles, 84, of Goshen, passed away Friday morning, March 6, 2020 at the Center for Hospice Care, Elkhart. He was born on October 8, 1935 in Detroit to the late Wilbur E. and Blanche (Alton) Hiles. On September 1, 1958, he married his true love, Jean L. Otto at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. They...

Mar 3, 2020

Mary K. Rose, 80, of Elkhart, passed away after an extended illness at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 where she was surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 30, 1939 to the late Harry and Esther (McCormick) Scheuer.

She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer (Matt) Johnson; three grandchildren,...

Mar 2, 2020

Ms. Judyne E. "Judy" Osborn, 66, of Elkhart, passed away suddenly but peacefully at her home following some health issues on Monday, Mar. 2, 2020 at 3:01 pm.  She was born May 21, 1953 in Bremen to the late Mark D. Thornton and Betty (Miller) Thornton, who survives her.

Also surviving is her devoted partner Rick Phillips;...

Feb 27, 2020

Silvano G. Lievore, 91, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born in Carré, Italy to the late Guiseppe and Maria Dalle (Carbonare) Lievore.

He is survived by his loving wife, Tania Lievore, with whom he has spent 65 wonderful years of marriage beside. Silvano is also survived by...

Feb 26, 2020

Mary Josephine Harmon, 82, of Bristol, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at her home. Mary was born on July 29, 1937 in Chicago to the late Anthony and Rose (Guido) Cuppari. She married the love of her life Roger G. Harmon Sr. on July 27, 1957 in Chicago; He passed away on April 8, 1990,...

Feb 25, 2020

Mr. Paul L. "Midge' DeMeyer, 79, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Valley View Healthcare Center in Elkhart on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 at 12:43 pm.  He was born August 14, 1940 in Elkhart to the late Gerald R. and Katherine (Deal) DeMeyer.

He is survived by his sisters, Carol Johnson, JoAnn Willis, Sylvia...

Feb 22, 2020

Mr. Ralph D. Gentle, 79, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Elkhart General Hospital following some health complications on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at 11:30 am.  He was born April 2, 1940 in Cleveland, OH to the late Ralph L. and Margaret V. (Shetler) Gentle. On Sept. 02, 1995, Ralph married Bonnie L. (Kline) in Middlebury. She survives at...

Feb 20, 2020

Aimee D. Reed, 49, residing in Elkhart, passed away Thursday afternoon, February 20, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital, surrounded by love, husband David and many family members. Aimee was born on May 26, 1970 in Waycross, Georgia to Daniel Morris Johnson and Barbara Ann (Wienhoft) Murray.

She married the love of her life, David A. Reed on...

Feb 18, 2020

Frances Elaine Baldwin, 69, of Elkhart, went home to be with her Savior at 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 after a battle with cancer.

She is survived by her husband, Charles; son, Joshua (Angela); two daughters, Sarah Davis (Ryan) and Rachel Santiago (Edgar); and brother, Richard Hooven. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Feb 17, 2020

Stephan Walter Hoffman, 68, (aka Steve "Race Man" Donovan) of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart with his faithful wife Marie at his side following some health complications on Monday, Feb. 17, 2020 at 6:48 am.  He was born May 3, 1951 in South Bend to the late Donald E. and Bonnie (Schlagel)...

Feb 17, 2020

Richard George Mirabile, Sr., 69, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family at his side following an extended illness on Monday, Feb. 17, 2020 at 1:30 am.  He was born June 21, 1950 in Islip, NY to the late George Francisco and Rose Marie (Giordano) Mirabile. On Dec. 31, 1968, Richard married Della Mae...

Feb 14, 2020

Renee M. Funderburk, 42, of Elkhart, was called home to be with her Lord after a long battle with an extended illness on Friday, February 14, 2020 at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Elkhart on October 26, 1977 to Robert "Bob" and Wanda (Armstrong) Funderburk who both survive...

Feb 13, 2020

Cynthia A. Muncie, 58, of Elkhart, was called Home on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in South Bend. She was born in Elkhart, IN on January 31, 1962 to Nina and Jerry (Ginny) Koontz. She is survived by her parents and children, CaSandra Muncie, Michael (Stephanie) Muncie, and Cynthia Tanner and her four grandchildren,...

Feb 12, 2020

Dorothy E. Kane, 80, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at the Center for Hospice Care in South Bend with her loving family at her side following an extended illness on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020 at 10:30 pm.  She was born Jan. 5, 1940 in Elkhart to the late George and Isabelle (Twiford) Sutterby. On June 14, 1969, Dorothy married...

Feb 11, 2020

Teresa Lynn Grimm, 64, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, February 11, 2020 at Elkhart Hospice House. Teresa was born on May 11, 1955 in Sturgis, Michigan to Arthur G. Hall, Sr. and Patricia Lou (Rifenburgh) Hall. She met her true love Joseph A. Grimm, while both were working at Duo-Therm in LaGrange and were married on July...

Feb 9, 2020

Junior Ronaldo Diaz Barrientos, 42, of Elkhart, passed away early Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Noe Albino Diaz Lopes and Maria Elena (Barrientos) Telon in Sayaxche, Peten, Guatemala on September 8, 1977.

Junior is survived by his parents, Noe and Maria; sister, Helen...

Feb 7, 2020

Gerald Lee Nord, 62, residing in Elkhart, passed away surrounded by his loving wife and family, on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. Gerald was born on June 26, 1957 in Elkhart to the late Raymond Victor and Doris Mae (Cook) Nord. In addition to his parents a brother Richard Troyer, preceded him in death.

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Feb 6, 2020

Retired Fire Chief Harvey James "Jim" Miller, 70, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family at his side following an extended illness on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020 at 3:21 pm.  He was born May 27, 1949 in Elkhart to the late Harvey J. "Junior" Miller and Joann E. (Thompson) Miller, who survives him. On...

Feb 5, 2020

Mr. Jerry Lee Akers, 78, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving Patty at his side following an extended illness on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020 at 7:06 am.  He was born July 12, 1941 in Charleston, WV to the late Cecil Akers, Sr. and Virginia (Canterbury) Akers Higginbotham, and later married Patricia Ann "Patty" Blough...