Obituaries
Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries
Virginia M. Quarandillo
Apr 30, 2019
Virginia Montagano Quarandillo, age 98 and only child of Josephine and Michael Montagano, joined her parents in heaven on April 30, 2019.
She was preceded in death by her husband Edward Arthur Quarandillo.
She is survived by her only child, Pamela Lauer, her two grandchildren Kristin Lauer, Paul (Lara) Lauer, and two great-grandsons Nicholas and...
Jeri E. Struble
Apr 30, 2019
Mrs. Jeri Elizabeth Struble, 88 of Goshen, passed away peacefully of natural causes at her home on Tuesday, Apr. 30, 2019.
She was born in Goshen on Apr. 10, 1931 to the late Harold J. and Elizabeth (Wolford) Waterman, Sr. She later married Jerry H. Struble in Elkhart on June 21, 1953. He survives at home after...
Lester L. Sawyer
Apr 28, 2019
Lester L. Sawyer, 66, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at his residence to be with his loving wife, Jerry E. (Foster) Sawyer, who preceded him on September 21, 2016. He was born on May 10, 1952 in Goshen, IN to the late James and Hazel (Coquillard) Sawyer.
He is survived by his loving...
Dennis C. Laughman
Apr 26, 2019
Mr. Dennis C. Laughman, 74, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at home on Saturday, Apr. 27, 2019.
He was born in Queensland, Australia on Apr. 6, 1945 to the late Chas. D. Laughman and Dorothy M. (Rawlings) Laughman, who survives him. His wife Velma has also preceded him in death
Surviving as...
Shirley M. Underwood
Apr 25, 2019
Shirley M. Underwood, 74, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 12, 1944 in Curtisville, IN to the late Thomas L. and Mary Ellen (Phillips) Isbell.
She is survived by her son, Larry Steven Underwood; daughter, Terri Underwood; four sisters, Louise (George)...
Pierce A. Atkins
Apr 24, 2019
Mr. Pierce Allen Atkins, 90, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Riverside Village in Elkhart on Wednesday, Apr. 24, 2019 after nearly a decade long battle with dementia.
He was born in Elkhart on Apr. 11, 1929 to the late Elder N.P. and Lillie Mai (Curry) Atkins. He later married Jane E. Emery in Goshen on April...
Cheryl Kay Hall
Apr 23, 2019
Cheryl Kay Hall, 72, of Three Rivers, MI., and formerly of Bristol, IN., passed away Tuesday morning at Ascension Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI.
Cheryl was born on August 2, 1946 in Elkhart to the late Mervin and Ruth (Andrews) Schieber.
Surviving is a daughter Jeanette (Steven) McFall Zachry of West Monroe, LA; son Jerald (Stacey)...
Marjorie Grace Johnson
Apr 21, 2019
Marjorie G. Johnson, 82, of Elkhart, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019, at Valley View Health Care in Elkhart. She was born on November 2, 1936 in Dearborn, MI to the late Fred and Charlotte (Seddon) Langmaid.
She is survived by her sons, Randy (Jennifer) and Tim (Deadra) Johnson; former spouse, James Johnson; six grandchildren,...
Danny L. Eisenbeiss
Apr 20, 2019
Danny L. Eisenbeiss, 83, of Bristol, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019 at his home. Danny was born on May 8, 1935 in Elkhart to the late Russell and Marion (Witt) Eisenbeiss. He married Mary Ann Weaver on May 26, 1956 in St. Joseph County. Surviving is his wife of 62 years, Mary Ann; daughter Brenda (Jeff) Mark; 6...
Janet D. Dudding
Apr 20, 2019
Janet D. Dudding, 72, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday afternoon, April 20, 2019 at her home. Janet was born on September 29, 1946 in West Moreland Co., Pennsylvania to the late Chester N. and Mary (McCann) Lloyd Sr. Janet married Gary R. Dudding on May 15, 1993 in Elkhart. Gary survives, as well a 2 sons, Charles (Suzie) Bloom,...
Byerl O. Bowlby
Apr 20, 2019
Byerl Otis Bowlby, 88, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2019. Â He was born on June 5, 1930 in Elkhart to Donald and Edna M. (Kauffman) Bowlby.
He is survived by 3 nieces, Terri (Robb) Longacre, Berla Bowlby, Katrina (Tom) Canarecci; 4 nephews, Craig (Diane) Bowlby, Bruce Bowlby, Kevin Bowlby and Brian (Chris) Bowlby;...
Mattie M. Works
Apr 20, 2019
Mrs. Mattie Mae Works, 81, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Elkhart Meadows Nursing Facility in Elkhart on Saturday, Apr. 20, 2019.
She was born in Blytheville, Ark. on Dec. 4, 1937 the late Andrew and Elizabeth (Ross) Jacob. She later married Charles W. Works, Sr. in 1956 in Sikesville, Mo. He passed away...
Kim E. Yoder
Apr 19, 2019
ELKHART: Kim E. Yoder, 65, passed away Friday, April 19, 2019 at his home. A native of Elkhart, he was born June 13, 1953 to the late Ken and Susie (Tryon) Yoder.
He is survived by his two sons, Dustin (Elsie) Miller and Kris (Sarah) Yoder; 6 grandchildren, Lauren, Katelyn and Logan Miller; and Konner, Eva and...
Virgie Colleen Coppler
Apr 18, 2019
Mrs. Virgie Colleen Coppler, 87, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Eastlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Elkhart on Thursday, Apr. 18, 2019.
She was born in Elkhart on Apr. 26, 1931 to the late Lloyd and Maude (VanLieu) Staub. She later married Richard H. Coppler, Sr. in Elkhart in 1949. He precedes her...
Terry Stewart, Sr.
Apr 18, 2019
Mr. Terry Wayne "Stewie" Stewart, Sr, 77, also lovingly known as "The Godfather" by his peers and colleagues, passed away peacefully of natural causes at his Elkhart home on Thursday, April 18, 2019.
He was born in Elkhart on Dec. 23, 1941 to the late Weldon W. and Kathleen (Fasgic) Stewart and later married Mary Catherine Trovatore...
Cliff Kaunda
Apr 18, 2019
BRISTOL: Cliff C. Kaunda, 49, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019 at the Center for Hospice Care after a courageous battle with cancer. Cliff was born on February 9, 1970 in Mzuzu, Malawi to Immanuel Kaunda and Diana (Nkosi) Kaunda.
Surviving is his father Immanuel Kaunda, stepmother Elizabeth Kaunda, seven siblings, Veronica Kambwiri, Michael Mathokwane, Frieda Chenda,...
Linda Belle Meyer
Apr 16, 2019
Linda Belle Meyer, 63, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at her home surrounded by love and her family. Linda was born on September 11, 1955 in St. Joseph County to the late Harold E. and D. Virginia (Rowe) Glassburn. She married Jack R. Meyer on January 24, 2003 in Elkhart, He survives, as well as two sons, Dusty...
Lloyd J. Wysong
Apr 15, 2019
Lloyd J. Wysong, 93, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, April 15, 2019 at Elkhart Meadows. He was born on May 18, 1925 in Logansport, Indiana to the late Lloyd and Sarah (Brubaker) Wysong Sr.
He married Lyon Brammer on December 7, 1989 in South Bend, Lyon passed on March 7, 2008 in Elkhart.
...Paulette Kay Yurkovich
Apr 14, 2019
Mrs. Paulette Kay Yurkovich, 72, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, Apr. 14, 2019.
She was born in Toledo, OH on Oct. 15, 1946 to the late Delbert and Pauline Johnson. She married David Lee Yurkovich in Toledo on Oct. 5, 1985.
He survives, along with son James Traver, Jr., grandchildren Amanda...
Bette Jean Kelly
Apr 14, 2019
Bette Jean Kelly, 84, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019, at Golden Living Center in Elkhart. She was born on July 22, 1934 in Elkhart to the late Harry and Edna (Dunlap) Freshour.
She married Robert D. Kelly on February 9, 1952 in Las Angeles with whom she spent 49 wonderful years with until...
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