Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Thomas R. Nichols

Thomas R. Nichols

Jul 20, 2018

ELKHART — Thomas R. Nichols, 67, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, July 20, 2018, at Elkhart General Hospital after a brief illness.

He was born April 21, 1951, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Robert and Carrie (Chalmers) Nichols.

He married Roxann Cantrell on May 21, 1983, in Elkhart.

Surviving are his wife, Roxann Nichols;...

James C. "Hippy" Gipson

James C. "Hippy" Gipson

Jul 19, 2018

ELKHART – James C. "Hippy" Gipson, 56, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018 at the Elkhart Center for Hospice.

He was born November 25, 1956 in Elkhart, IN, to William C. Gipson and Glenda Fay (Futrell) Bryant.

Hippy, as he was known by most, loved to travel. He traveled all over the country...

Arlene L. Kurtz

Arlene L. Kurtz

Jul 19, 2018

ELKHART — Arlene L. Kurtz, 78, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018, at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart following a brief illness.

She was born June 1, 1940, in Chicago, to the late Ben and Laverne (Cox) Leslie.

Surviving are children James, Keith (Rita) Kurtz, Denise (Ron Allard); siblings Brian and...

Jennifer Kay (Roderick)  Hager

Jennifer Kay (Roderick) Hager

Jul 15, 2018

A life story is not available at this time for Jennifer Kay (Roderick) Hager. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Verda Lee Miller

Verda Lee Miller

Jul 15, 2018

ELKHART — Verda Lee Miller, 76, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home of natural causes at 12:40 p.m. Sunday, July 15, 2018.

She was born Aug. 31, 1941, in LaGrange County, to the late Harry and Clara (Berkey) Weaver.

She was also preceded in death by her former spouse, Abram "A.J." Miller, a...

Jennifer Kay Hager

Jennifer Kay Hager

Jul 15, 2018

ELKHART — Jennifer Kay (Roderick) Hager, 45, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018.

She was born Jan. 11, 1973, in Bloomington, Illinois, to Thomas and Connie (Motts) Roderick.

She worked as a food preparer for New Generation Catering and volunteered at VFW Post 88.

She enjoyed Harley-Davidson motorcycles, coloring and helping...

James A. Riffel

James A. Riffel

Jul 13, 2018

ELKHART - James A. Riffel, 76, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, July 13, 2018 at the Elkhart Center for Hospice. He was born Aug. 17, 1941 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN to Sam and Rosella (Kronewitter) Riffel. After attending Mishawaka High School, he joined the U.S. Navy, where he was proud to find out that some of...

Infant Azariah Thomas Stair    (Jbj)

Infant Azariah Thomas Stair (Jbj)

Jul 12, 2018

A life story is not available at this time for Infant Azariah Thomas Stair (JBJ). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Azariah Thomas Stair

Azariah Thomas Stair

Jul 12, 2018

ELKHART — Azariah Thomas Stair, 2 weeks, beautiful infant son of Jordan B.V. and Ashley J. Stair of Elkhart, passed away in Indianapolis on Thursday, July 12, 2018, after being taken to Riley's Children's Hospital following a sudden illness.

He was born, in South Bend, June 27, 2018, and is survived by his parents; grandparents Thomas and...

Joyce Gibson

Joyce Gibson

Jul 12, 2018

ELKHART — Joyce Lucille Gibson, 84, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018.

She was born May 7, 1934, in Olney, Illinois, to George and Zelda (Sly) Boatman. She married Hatcher Gibson on Oct. 20, 1990, in Elkhart.

Joyce loved crosswords, puzzles and spending time with her family. She was a devoted mother, grandmother...

Linda D. Mcfarland

Linda D. Mcfarland

Jul 10, 2018

ELKHART — Linda Diane McFarland, 59, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018.

She was born March 25, 1959, in Manistee, Michigan, to Henry and Barbara (Eisely) French.

She married Kevin McFarland in 1998 in Niles, Michigan.

Linda graduated from Niles High School in 1977 and worked as a CSR at MSC...

Harry  H. Haught   (Jbj)

Harry H. Haught (Jbj)

Jul 8, 2018

A life story is not available at this time for Harry H. Haught (JBJ). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

John C Worsham

John C Worsham

Jul 8, 2018

A life story is not available at this time for John C Worsham. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

John Collis Worsham

John Collis Worsham

Jul 8, 2018

ELKHART — John Collis Worsham, 60, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018.

He was born April 23, 1958, to John and Frances (Risner) Worsham in Mishawaka.

He married Terry Sue (Damp) Rajski on May 2, 2005, in Elkhart.

John worked at Safe Fleet Mirrors as an oven molder for many years....

Harry H. Haught

Harry H. Haught

Jul 8, 2018

ELKHART — Harry H. Haught, 84, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018.

He was born Dec. 20, 1933, to the late Fred and Grace (Williams) Haught.

He married Dorothy G. Alvies on Dec. 22, 1953. She survives at home after 65 wonderful years together.

Also surviving are children Kathy (Edward) Cook...

David Buckland

David Buckland

Jul 4, 2018

A life story is not available at this time for David Buckland. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Phillip I. Levitz

Phillip I. Levitz

Jul 4, 2018

ELKHART — Phillip I. "Phil" Levitz, 37, of Elkhart, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, following a cardiac event.

He was born in Pensacola, Florida, on Nov. 26, 1980, to Carl E. and Shirley F. (Adams) Levitz. They survive.

Also surviving are children Jade R. and Gavin I. Levitz; siblings Tyler...

David Buckland

David Buckland

Jul 4, 2018

ELKHART —  David Buckland, 59, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018.

He was born Oct. 18, 1958, to Robert and Frances Buckland in Elkhart.

He married Junita Salazar on June 24, 2002.

David worked at Bennington Boats up until the time of his demise.

He graduated from Elkhart Academy...

Nathan D. Yoder

Nathan D. Yoder

Jul 4, 2018

ELKHART — Nathan D. Yoder, 35, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018.

He was born Nov. 6, 1982, to Dean J. and Linda (Snell) Yoder in Elkhart.

Nathan loved animals, especially his dogs. He had a natural talent for music. He was able to play any instrument he could get his hands on....

David Leroy Dillinger

David Leroy Dillinger

Jul 2, 2018

A life story is not available at this time for David LeRoy Dillinger. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

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