Obituaries

Aug 29, 2019

Kenneth J. McFarland, 56, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Elkhart on September 29, 1962 to Myrl and Sharon (Williams) McFarland who survive.

He is also survived by his brothers, Steven (Ruby) McFarland and Roger (Lilly Argualla) McFarland; nephews, Royal DelaCruz and Christopher McFarland; grandnieces, Gwynn and...

Aug 28, 2019

Charles Edward Thomas, 82, of White Pigeon, Michigan, passed to his rest on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at his home, surrounded by love and family. Charles was born on December 14, 1936 in Lockwood, West Virginia to the late Claudie Elmer and Bessie Belle (McClung) Thomas. In addition to his parents, five brothers and a sister preceded him in...

Aug 28, 2019

James V. Green (Bro), 70, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Brighton, TN on January 11, 1949 to the late Willy Mayes and Annie B. Green.

He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Rhonda Green; son, Keith (Jeanette) Green; granddaughter, Carmen Green; sister, Evelyn...

Aug 24, 2019

Karen Ann Testo, 66, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019 after a hard fought battle with Alzheimer's, at Eastlake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Karen was born October 1, 1952 in Elkhart; she was the daughter of Frank J. and Donna Ruth (Kamp) Testo, who have preceded her in death as well as a nephew Matthew Gus Fearnow....

Aug 22, 2019

David Scott Peffley, Sr, 51, of Elkhart passed away at home on Thursday, August 22, 2019. He was born to Kial and Marianne (Leffler) Peffley on March 29, 1968 in Elkhart. David married the former Amy Ritter on August 14, 1999.

David is survived by his loving wife, Amy; his children, David S. Peffley, Jr., Jamie Peffley,...

Aug 22, 2019

Donna M. Throesch, 63, of Bristol IN, passed away to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 22, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Pontiac, MI on November 9, 1955 to the late James Bullen and Stelmo (Dalton) Branson, who survives.

She is also survived by her beloved husband Michael Throesch of 46...

Aug 21, 2019

Robert Lee "Bob" Utt, 75, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago. Bob was born on September 2, 1943 in South Bend to the late Howard Eldon and Ernestine (Wiley) Utt.

He married Betty L. Cavender on January 25, 1981, Betty survives, as well as six children, Michelle R. (Doug) Smith,...

Aug 21, 2019

ELKHART—Michael John Cudowski, 64, passed away Wednesday evening, August 21, 2019 at his home. Michael was born on May 4, 1955 in Quebec, Canada to the late Ervin J. and Mary Anne (Torok) Cudowski.

He married the former Judi Lorraine Higgins on May 27, 1978 at St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church. Surviving is his wife of 41...

Aug 21, 2019

ELKHART—Tony C. Hemminger, 74, of Elkhart, met his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at his home, surrounded by family. Tony was born on October 14, 1944 in Elkhart to the late Carlyle E. and Rosemary (Maust) Hemminger. He married his sweetheart Anne M. Ditmer on August 9, 1969 in Elkhart. Tony is survived by his wife...

Aug 20, 2019

Mrs. Phyllis K. Wienhoft, 75, of Elkhart, passed away at Golden Living Center following an extended illness on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019 at 3:00 p.m.

She was born June 23, 1944 in Mishawaka to the late John and Flossie Dimos. On Aug. 4, 1962 she married Mikel Wienhoft, Sr. He passed on May 13, 2014.

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Aug 18, 2019

Mr. Walter A. "Alex" Kemp, 46, of Elkhart, passed away at his home following an apparent heart attack on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019 at 2:55 am.

He was born in Elkhart on July 07, 1973 to Walter L. Walls and Doris Rosie Kemp, both who survive him, as well as his significant other, Nicole Larkin.

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Aug 17, 2019

Otto Lech, 81, of Elkhart, passed away on Aug 18, 2019, at his residence after an extensive battle with cancer. He was born in Blumenhoff, Ukraine on February 18, 1938 to the late Rudolf and Eugenie (Malzan) Lech.

Otto is survived by his wife, Helen, a resident at Riverside Nursing Home. He is also survived by a...

Aug 17, 2019

Michael L. Buck Jr., 52, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Mishawaka on April 22, 1967 to Michael L. (Alice) Buck Sr. and Vicki (Spice) Davies who both survive.

He is also survived by his wife, Tawnya Buck; daughters, Tiffany (Zachary) Hagy and Nikki Buck; grandson,...

Aug 16, 2019

ELKHART: Elma J. (Sedam) Price-Stewart, 97,  left this earthly home peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2019 to join her family and friends who awaited her in heaven. To her family she was a devoted and loving Wife, Mother, Aunt (a.k.a. Auntie Elma), Grandmother, Great Grandmother and great-great grandmother. She was born December 23, 1921 to Ernest and Dorothy (Crabb)...

Aug 15, 2019

Sharon J. Whitehead (Schalliol), 65, of Elkhart, formerly of Rockville, IN, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Elkhart on April 4, 1954 to the late Donald Schalliol and Joanne (Griggs) Schneider, who survives.

She is also survived by her children; Cheri (Scott) Kauffman, Patricia (Joseph) Lese, Dwayne...

Aug 14, 2019

Mrs. Jeanette E. Smith, 81, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 at 12 :20 pm at Woodland Manor Nursing Facility in Elkhart following a sudden illness.

She was born in Wakarusa on Sept. 22, 1937 to the late Harold and Virginia (Slocum)       Hostetter and is preceded in death by her...

Aug 14, 2019

Laura J. Brower, 79, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Elkhart on May 18, 1940 to the late Paul and Dorothy (Holtz) Compton.

She is survived by her loving husband, William "Bill" Brower, of 45 years of marriage; daughters, Mary (Martin) Kampars,...

Aug 12, 2019

Ms. Crinn M. "Michelle" Vivaldo, 46, of Elkhart, was found passed away at the home of a family member on Monday, Aug. 12, 2019 at 6:11 am following complications with diabetes and a lengthy battle with an opioid addiction.

She was born in Elkhart on July 28, 1973 to the late Roger Welch and Doris Stevenson, who...

Aug 10, 2019

Mr. Kenneth "Junior" Floyd, Sr., 77, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019 at 2 :17 am at the emergency department at Elkhart General Hospital following a sudden illness.

He was born in Glendale, WV on Apr. 20, 1942 to the late Kenneth A. and Lorenia (Starley) Floyd and is survived by his wife, Phyllis "Pat"....

Aug 7, 2019

Robert D. "Bob" Price, 81, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart. He was born in Chicago, IL on August 24, 1937 to the late George and Thelma (Alderson) Price.

He is survived by his loving wife, Teddi (Wiencek) Price; sons, Dave (Carla) Price and Steve (Rochelle)...