Obituaries

Jan 4, 2025

Davida Sharon "Redd" Henderson, 52, of Goshen, passed away in the comfort of her home on Saturday, January 4, 2025 surrounded by love.  She will be missed by many.

Davida was born in Elkhart, Indiana on Saturday, October 14, 1972, a crisp fall day, to David and Kathryn (McCreary) Henderson.  Davida was preceded in death by her...

Jan 4, 2025

Roger Allen Shay, 59, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.

Roger was born on May 25, 1965 in Peru, IN to Robert Shay and Caroline (Perry) Randle.

He is preceded in death by his father, Robert.

Roger is survived by his son, Adam Shay;...

Jan 4, 2025

Wesley Kyle "Wes" Merrill, 40, of Elkhart, was called to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the Esther House in Elkhart. He was born in South Bend, IN on October 9, 1984, to Randy and Michelle Merrill, who survive him.

Wes is also survived by his loving wife, Jena Nicole (Lauver)...

Jan 4, 2025

Richard Kent Edsall, 81, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Greenleaf Health Campus.

Richard was born on January 9, 1943 to Richard Clarence Edsall and Helen Fay (Stone) Edsall in Elkhart, IN. He married the love of his life, Sharon A. (Dattilo) Edsall.

Richard is preceded in death by his wife,...

Jan 3, 2025

Dennis D. Byrket, 71, of Elkhart, went Home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, January 3, 2025 at his home.

Dennis was born on February 4, 1953 to the late Robert Eugene Byrket and Carol Jean (Dills) Byrket in Elkhart, IN.

Dennis is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Carol...

Jan 3, 2025

Nancy Lee (Cook) Moore, 88, 0f Elkhart, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025 at her residence, with her family at her side. Nancy was born June 10, 1936 in Elkhart to the late Edmond H. Cook and Velda A. (Shigley) Cook. Nancy married Richard "Dick" Moore on June 10, 1956 in Elkhart. Nancy was preceded in death by her...

Jan 3, 2025

Thomas Alvin Gropp Sr. 80, went to be with his Lord on Friday afternoon, January 3, 2025 in the comfort of his home surrounded by love and his family. Thomas was born on October 26, 1944 in Mishawaka to the late Ralph Harvey Gropp and Fern Eleanor (Balmer) Gropp. Thomas graduated from Penn High School in 1962 and heard...

Jan 2, 2025

Edward Lewis Sliger, 64, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025 in Elkhart. Edward was born on March 21, 1960 in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania to Lewis E. Sliger and Donna Marie (Uveges) Romero. Surviving is his son Jason M. Gonzalez; mother Donna Romero, father Lewis (Marilyn) Sliger; brother Scott R. (Sandy) Sliger; sister Linda M. Phillips; sister Angela R. Price; his...

Jan 2, 2025

David Alan "Dave" Lipp, 73, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025, at his residence. A native of Elkhart, Dave was born on June 24, 1951, a son of the late Paul V. Lipp and Gloria J. (Helmuth) Lipp.

On the 9th of July in 1985, Dave married his best friend and true love Kathryn J....

Jan 2, 2025

Ms. Sally Jo Borem, 73, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 10:19 a.m., surrounded by love at her daughter's home after a courageous battle with an extended illness. Born on April 27, 1951, in Elkhart, Sally was the cherished daughter of the late Jack and Wava (Miller) Kline. She is now reunited in heaven...

Jan 1, 2025

Angelo I. Perez, 13, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born in Elkhart on November 27, 2011, to Camille (Navarro) and Adrian Perez, who both survive him.

Angelo is also survived by his siblings, Lilianna Navarro, Niomi Alvarez, Carmelo Perez, and Adrian Perez III; maternal grandparents, Carlos (Sincerely)...

Dec 29, 2024

Janet L. Hile, 97, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at her home.

Janet was born in Elkhart, IN on December 29, 1927, to her late parents, Charles and Grace Sibert. She married the love of her life, Joseph Hile on March 28, 1947 in Elkhart.

She is preceded in death by...

Dec 28, 2024

Luis Sacor Sacalxot, infant son of Norma Elizabeth Sacalxot Sacor, deceased, passed away shortly after birth at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis.

Mrs. Norma Elizabeth Sacalxot Sacor, 25, of Elkhart, and her precious infant son, Luis Sacor Sacalxot, entered into eternal rest together on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the Riley Hospital for Children Complex in...

Dec 28, 2024

Mrs. Norma Elizabeth Sacalxot Sacor, 25, of Elkhart, and her precious infant son, Luis Sacor Sacalxot, entered into eternal rest together on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the Riley Hospital for Children Complex in Indianapolis. Norma passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with an extended illness, her beloved son stillborn by her side. Their shared journey to heaven...

Dec 27, 2024

Ms. Maureen Carol Cleveland, 78, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Friday, December 27, 2024, within the familiar and peaceful confines of her own home. Maureen was born on October 7, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Albert Charles and Frances Cecilia (Lynch) Thurman. They precede her in death along with a son, Bennet Wayne...

Dec 27, 2024

Jerry L. Barrett, 79, of Elkhart, was welcomed home by his heavenly Father on Friday, December 27, 2024, at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in South Bend, IN on February 6, 1945, to the late Rudolph Barrett and Phyllis (Snyder) Johnson.

Jerry is also preceded in death by his brother, Allan...

Dec 26, 2024

Marvin James "Jim" Chew, 79 of Three Rivers, Michigan, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Ascension Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI. Jim as he was known to his family and friends was born on June 24, 1945 in South Bend, IN to the late Charles L. Chew Sr. and Wilma E. (Johnson) Chew. Surviving is a son Timothy (Sabrina)...

Dec 24, 2024

Ora S. "Orie" Mato, 94, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Elkhart on July 23, 1930, to the late Michael and Viola (Misner) Mato.

Orie is also preceded in death by his son, Michael Mato. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Janet "Jan"...

Dec 24, 2024

Marlin L. Prince, 59, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital.

Marlin was born on November 17, 1965 in Elkhart, IN to the late Carl E. Prince and Dorothy (Barnes) Prince.

He is preceded in death by his siblings, Carl Leon Prince, Larry Eugene Prince, Timothy Duane Prince, Kimberly...

Dec 23, 2024

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Elkhart, IN 46514

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PENDING   OBITUARY

Ms. Cathy Ann Kohler, 61, of LaPorte and formerly of Elkhart, passed away following a sudden illness at her home on Monday, December 23, 2024 at 5:46 am.

DOB: 02/03/1963

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