Dianne A. Knight
Nov 30, 2019
Dianne A. Knight, 73, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 at her home.
Dianne was born on March 29, 1947 in Ft. Wayne, IN. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Jerry L. Knight Sr., and second husband, Alan Poarch and her dear sister-in-law, Pat.
She is survived by sons,...
Carol J. Nails
Nov 30, 2019
Carol J. (Detwiler) Nails, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020 at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.
She was preceded in death by her husband: Dewey Nails; parents: James and Marie Detwiler; and brothers: Jimmy and Robert "Bob" Detwiler.
Carol is survived by children: Teresa Adams (Harry Bates), Anthony "Tony" Adams...
Nancy L. (Bingaman) Johnson Niswonger
Nov 30, 2019
Nancy (Bingaman) Johnson Niswonger, 72, of Leesburg, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at her residence. She was born on March 18, 1947 in Elkhart to the late Glenn and Kathryn (Smith) Bingaman.
She is survived by her loving husband of 22 years, John Niswonger; her children, Marcie Johnson, Jeffery Johnson, Pachia (Phillip) Rumble, and Nicholas...
Leroy N. Carrick, Jr.
Nov 28, 2019
LeRoy N. Carrick Jr., 71, of Granger, Indiana, passed away Thursday evening, November 28, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital, following an extended illness.
LeRoy was born on October 10, 1948 in Elkhart to LeRoy N. and Velma Ruth (Vaughn) Carrick Sr.
He married the former Anita L. Mapes on March 15, 1968 in Elkhart. Surviving...
Glenn Aistrop
Nov 26, 2019
Glenn Edward Aistrop, 75, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Vibra Hospital of North West Indiana in Crown Point. Glenn was born on June 16, 1944 in Saltville, Virginia to Thomas and Bonnie (Helton) Aistrop. Surviving are two daughters, Tommie Jo Freeman, Carrie Lynn Gorsuch, two sons Glenn Jester and Jimmy Brivchik; 6 grandchildren and 1...
John M. Miller
Nov 25, 2019
John M. Miller, 62, of Mishawaka, passed away Monday evening, November 25, 2019 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. John was born on November 21, 1957 in South Bend to the late Henry and Mary Miller. He married Judith E. Jackson on October 25, 2008, but they have known each other for 23 years. Surviving is his wife...
Jerry L. Brimhall
Nov 23, 2019
Mr. Jerry L. Brimhall, 78, of Goshen, peacefully went to be with his Lord while surrounded by family on Sunday morning, Nov. 24, 2019 at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born Jan. 2, 1941 in Leachville, AR to the late Homer and Maxine (King) Brimhall, and, in his words, grew up on a cotton farm. He...
Rita C. Purvis
Nov 21, 2019
Rita C. Purvis, 76, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully after a short illness on November 21, 2019, at Elkhart General Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was born on March 17, 1943 and is survived by her husband James Norman Purvis, 2 daughters, Kathi Purvis (Jeff Castro), Teresa Jones Barber; 2 grandsons, Zachary T. Jones, K. Tyler Jones (Haille...
Michelle L. Michaels
Nov 19, 2019
Michelle L. Michaels, 53, of Bristol, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Kendallville, IN on July 16, 1966 to the late Robert L. and Judith Ann (Gustin) Robinson.
Michelle is survived by her loving husband of 18 wonderful years, Richard "Rich" Michaels; sister, Julie...
Mary E. Dickerhoof
Nov 19, 2019
Mary E. Dickerhoof, 65, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at her home. She was born on April 20, 1954 in Mishawaka to the late Charles C. and Frances V. (Keene) Rigley.
Mary is survived by her loving husband, Drexel Dickerhoof; son, Derick (Shawnna) Dickerhoof; three grandchildren; three sisters; and two brothers. She was...
Georgia May Hoover
Nov 19, 2019
Georgia May (Mattern) Hoover, 81, of Goshen, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on November 19, 2019 after battling cancer over the past year. She was born to George Mattern and Inez (Eaglebarger) Mattern in South Bend, on April 17, 1938. She was the oldest of five girls. She married Melvin L. Hoover on March 23, 1957; they...
Sharon J. (Calahan) Mcclellan
Nov 19, 2019
Sharon J. (Calahan) McClellan, 82, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was born on March 1, 1937 to the late Charles and Bertha (Baker) Calahan.
On May 20, 1956 she married Elton R. McClellan in Elkhart, who passed away on May 4, 2015 after 58 wonderful years of...
Hazel Irene Mcfall
Nov 17, 2019
Mrs. Hazel Irene McFall, 102, of Elkhart, peacefully went to be with her Lord on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019 at 11:27 am. She was born Dec. 6, 1916 in Beach, VA to the late Vernon and Fannie (Richardson) Strawser, and later married John A. McFall on July 2, 1937 in Goshen. He preceded her in death in 1990.
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Richard L. Willard
Nov 16, 2019
Richard Lee Willard, 82, of Granger, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019 at his home in the comfort and love of his family. Richard was born on August 5, 1937 in South Bend to the late Raymond and Gertrude (Kolczynski) Willard. On July 14,1956 he married the former Ilene M. Stalker in Mishawaka. Surviving is his wife of 63...
Lorene Edith Beaver
Nov 16, 2019
Lorene Edith Beaver, passed away on November 16, 2019. She lived a full and active life for all but a few of her 93 years. She was the daughter of Jasper N. Miller and Edith (Shemberger) Miller and was born on August 10, 1926. Lorene was a longtime resident of Elkhart, where she and her husband, Merle, raised their...
Austin J "Zoa" Charters
Nov 15, 2019
Austin Jay "Zoa" Charters, 15, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 15, 2019 in the Emergency Department at Elkhart General Hospital following an accident. He was born in Goshen on May 6, 2004 to Jennifer Higginbotham, who survives him at home.
Also surviving are his siblings, Cody Charters, Johnathan Charters, Dakota (Aaron) Lewis, Bryce Charters,...
Arthur "James" J. Mcbride
Nov 13, 2019
Arthur "James" McBride, 85, of Elkhart, formerly of Osceola, passed away at Riverside Village on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on August 23, 1934 to the late George and Sophie (Krukowski) McBride.
Jamie is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Kay McBride; beloved daughters, Barbara McBride and Michelle McBride; stepsons,...
Byrl "Gene" G. Poling
Nov 11, 2019
Mr. Byrl G. "Gene" Poling, 84, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Elkhart General Hospital on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019 at 2:20 am. He was born Dec. 26, 1934 in Elkhart to the late Robert and Hazel (Butler) Poling, and later married Patricia "Pat" Cook on Feb. 14, 1996 in Elkhart. She precedes him in death along with his...
James "Jim" William Walter
Nov 11, 2019
Mr. James W. (Jim) Walter, 85, of Goshen, went to be with his Lord on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019 at Goshen Hospital following a lengthy but courageous battle with dementia. He was born Sept. 11, 1934 in Elkhart to the late Brice R. and Helen G. (Carter) Walter, and later married Betty Lou Williams on Apr. 11, 1959 in...
Freya Denise Mobley
Nov 8, 2019
Freya Denise Mobley, 20-week-old infant daughter of Cayla Riley and Bradley Mobley of Elkhart, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital.
She is survived by her parents; maternal grandparents, Clyde and Carla Riley; paternal grandfather Harold Mobley; and paternal grandmother, Linda Thomas.
A family graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m....
