Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Frances L. Good

Frances L. Good

Apr 24, 2020

Frances L. Good, 96, residing in Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 24, 2020. Frances was born in Rochester, Indiana on June 24, 1923 a daughter of Donald and Leota (Hunter) Hurts.

She married her true love, Arthur L. Good on July 9, 1939 in Rochester; they were blessed with 4 daughters' Cedalia...

Donald L. Hart

Donald L. Hart

Apr 22, 2020

Elkhart - Donald L. Hart, 91, passed away at his home on April 22, 2020, surrounded by the love of his family.

He was born Nov. 26, 1928, in Anaheim, California, as the youngest of three children to Cleo and Evelyn (Swank) Hart.  Growing up in nearby Fullerton, Don enjoyed his youth playing in the orange and...

Shirley A. (Howell)  Hill

Shirley A. (Howell) Hill

Apr 22, 2020

Mrs. Shirley A. Hill, 83, of St Joseph, MI, transitioned into Glory following an extended illness on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 12:47 pm.  She was born on Christmas Day in 1936 in Duluth, GA to the late Paul and Odessa (Strickland) Howell. Paul brought his family to South Bend, IN when Shirley was 4, and was the first...

Patty L. Schlabach

Patty L. Schlabach

Apr 21, 2020

Patty L. Schlabach, 80, of Elkhart, formerly of Bushnell, FL, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital to be reunited with her loving husband, Francis L. "Mike" Schlabach. She was born in Decatur, MI on April 18, 1940 to the late Alva and Lavinia (Osborne) Schott.

Patty is survived by her children, Tonia...

Catalina Zelaya

Catalina Zelaya

Apr 19, 2020

ELKHART: Catalina Zelaya, 59, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Kindred Hospital NW in Hammond.

Catalina was born on January 12, 1961 in Apan, Hidalgo, Mexico to Tomas Campos Pérez and Maria Téllez Ortego. She married Julio C. Zelaya on November 3, 1995, Julio survives, as well as 3 sons, David A. Zelaya, Julio C. Zelaya,...

Harold H. Hall

Harold H. Hall

Apr 19, 2020

Mr. Harold Henry Hall, 86, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following an extended illness at his home with his wife and family at his side on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at 2:35 pm.  He was born in Kenton, OH on December 19, 1933 to the late Harold H. Hall and Laverna (Shields) Lightner and is survived at home by...

Tanner W. Swathwood

Tanner W. Swathwood

Apr 18, 2020

Tanner W. Swathwood

May 27, 1996---April 18, 2020

Tanner was born May 27, 1995 in Elkhart, Indiana, to Lynn and Susie Swathwood. The baby of the family, he was truly the best summation of his three older siblings and their personalities, Josh (Ashley) Swathwood, Ben (Ashli) Swathwood, and Anndria (Jared) Carnell. The lights of his...

Shane D. Moore

Shane D. Moore

Apr 18, 2020

Shane D. Moore, 48, of Elkhart, passed away far too soon on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at his home.

Shane was born in Columbia City, IN to the late John D. Moore and Betsy (Stingel) Moore, whom survives. Shane is preceded in death by his father, John D. Moore who passed on February 10, 2009.

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James "Jim" C. Baker

James "Jim" C. Baker

Apr 18, 2020

James C. "Jim" Baker, 91, passed away peacefully in the care of his family on Saturday, April 18, 2020. Jim was born on March 4, 1929 the son of Walter Craig and Ethel (Ellett) Baker. He grew up a small town country boy. He went to Stinesville High School for two years and then to Olivet to finish high...

Pamela "Pammy" J. Brown

Pamela "Pammy" J. Brown

Apr 17, 2020

Pamela Jo "Pammy" Brown, 66, of Marion and Elkhart Indiana, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, April 17, 2020 at Riverside Village after a brief illness. Pammy, as she was affectionately known, was born on November 22, 1953 in Marion, Indiana to the late Chester "Donald" and Patricia J. (Shipley) Miller. She is survived by her two sisters, Sylinda...

Clifford "Cliff" V. Schalliol

Clifford "Cliff" V. Schalliol

Apr 17, 2020

Clifford V. (Cliff) Schalliol, 87, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Greenleaf Health Campus on April 17, 2020.  Cliff was born on April 24, 1932 in St. Joseph County.  He is the son of Vernon and Violet (Woollet) Schalliol.  The love of his life, Janice C. (Jan) Schalliol passed into heaven four months earlier.  Cliff has joined his sweetheart....

Ruth A. Wilson

Ruth A. Wilson

Apr 15, 2020

Ruth A. Wilson, 90, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at her home on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 6:12 pm.  She was born Aug. 7, 1929 in Elkhart to the late Lawrence and Gladys (Haynes) Covey.

Surviving are children Susan Schmitt and Robert Wilson; brother Lawrence (Betty) Covey; sister Jorene (Bill) Kridler; grandchildren Ryan...

Russell M. Wells

Russell M. Wells

Apr 15, 2020

Russell M. Wells, 71, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at his residence in Bristol, to be reunited with his loving wife, Donna (Eash) Wells, who preceded him in 2001. He was born in Springfield, IL to the late Russell M. Wells and Muriel (Tripp) Wells, who survives him.

He is also survived by his children,...

Carolyn M. Barnes

Carolyn M. Barnes

Apr 15, 2020

ELKHART -- Carolyn M. Barnes died April 15th, 2020 at home.  She is survived by her loving husband, Dr. James V. Barnes, four children: Kimberly, Laura, Jeffrey (Caitlin), and Gregory (Jessica), and five grandchildren: Alexander, Andrew, Kai, Brianna and Audrey.  She also leaves behind her brother James (Jay) Linhart, and many cherished friends.

She was born March...

James "Jim" W. Mccreary

James "Jim" W. Mccreary

Apr 14, 2020

James "Jim" W. McCreary, 75, of Elkhart, passed away at his home with his family by his side on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 8:00 am.

He was born April 18,1944 in Manchester, KY to the late Lawrence and Annie (Hampton) McCreary. Jim married the love of his life, Betty Jean (Payne) McCreary on Memorial Day, May...

Marie "Oma" J. Weber

Marie "Oma" J. Weber

Apr 13, 2020

Marie "Oma" J. Weber, 91, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully Monday, April 13, 2020 at her residence. Marie was born in Vierzighuben, Czech Republic on November 11, 1928 to the late Johann and Amalia (Stindl) Neumeister. Marie married Walter Weber on April 21, 1951.They moved to the United States of America in 1957. Walter passed away on November 23,...

Deborah K. Schott

Deborah K. Schott

Apr 13, 2020

Bristol: Deborah K. Schott, 64, of Bristol, passed away unexpectedly on Monday morning, April 13, 2020 at her home. Deb was born on April 24, 1955 in Elkhart. She married her true love Jerry L. Schott on May 12, 1975.

Surviving is her husband of 44 years Jerry L. Schott; two daughters, Kristi (Phil ) Pernokis, Tracy...

Florence E. Harrett

Florence E. Harrett

Apr 12, 2020

Florence E. Harrett of Elkhart, Indiana passed from this world at the age of 96 on Easter Sunday April 12, 2020.

Florence Harrett is preceded in death by her parents, Edgar W. Fox  and Janet (McKay) Fox of Kewadin Michigan and her late husband, Ernest Harrett.  In addition, Florence is preceded in death by her siblings:  Malcolm...

Garold L.  "Gary" Sanders

Garold L. "Gary" Sanders

Apr 10, 2020

Mr. Garold L. "Gary" Sanders, 61, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following an extended illness at his home on Friday, April 10, 2020 at 2:30pm.

He was born August 25, 1958 in Elkhart to the late Eugene L. Sanders, Sr, and Carol Ann (Scott) Sanders Newman, who survives him in Three Rivers, MI. He later married Patricia...

William "Bill" C. Gipson

William "Bill" C. Gipson

Apr 7, 2020

Mr. William C. "Bill" Gipson, 86, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following an extended illness at the Center for Hospice care in Elkhart on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. He was born Feb. 04, 1934 and is survived at home by his wife, Bonnie L. Davis Gipson. Also surviving are children Mark and Kevin (Jessie) Gipson, Jon (Jennifer) Davis, Paula...

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