George A. Vagis
Nov 22, 2016
ELKHART — George Allen Vagis died Tuesday, Nov. 22, at Elkhart General Hospital at the age of 85. He was born Feb. 17, 1932. He was preceded in death by his girlfriend of 30 years, Jackie Barkman and a son, Steve Vagis. He leaves behind a son, Brock (Denise) Vagis and daughter Stephanie Vagis Wade of Elkhart,  a daughter, Rene...
John A. Stahl, Sr.
Nov 22, 2016
ELKHART — John A. Stahl Sr., 79, of Elkhart, was called to eternal paradise at Elkhart General Hospital on Tuesday, Nov. 22. He was born on Dec. 13, 1937, in Elkhart, to George and Helen (Toth) Stahl. On May 9, 1959, he married Jean Bussard of Elkhart. She passed away in 1981. John is survived by his children, all of...
Jorge Ortiz-Benitez
Nov 21, 2016
ELKHART — Jorge Luis Ortiz Sr., 70, of Elkhart, passed away at Golden Living Center following an apparent sudden illness Monday, Nov. 21. He was born in Aibonito, Puerto Rico, Nov. 7, 1946, to the late Urbiano and Isabel (Benitez) Ortiz. Surviving are his children, Jorge, Jr. of Michigan City, Anthony "Tony" Ortiz of Buchanan, Mich., and Loida Ortiz of...
Timothy E. "Timm" Long
Nov 21, 2016
OSCEOLA — Timothy E. "Timm" Long, 64, of Osceola, passed away Monday, Nov. 21, at his residence. He was born Sept. 9, 1952, in South Bend, to Marvin E. and Jean Long. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Chari F. Long of Osceola; one son, Marvin Long of Elkhart; one daughter, Celia Long of Elkhart; one brother, Marvin Long...
Larry E. "Howie" Houghton
Nov 21, 2016
ELKHART — Larry E. "Howie" Houghton, 73, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Elkhart General Hospital Monday, Nov. 21, after a three-year battle with bladder cancer. He was born Nov. 10, 1943, in Elkhart, to Miles B and Mary (Warner) Houghton. After a fun and loving courtship of eight years, Larry wed his beloved...
Doris M. Matherly
Nov 20, 2016
ELKHART — Doris Mae (Trenary) Matherly, 88, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, Nov. 20. Doris was born Sept. 22, 1928, in Auburn, to the late Clyde Brooks and Mary (Witt) Trenary. She was the fourth child but first daughter.  The family lived on a farm near Butler. Doris had four older brothers. In July of 1929, all four of the...
William E. "Bill" Goodman
Nov 19, 2016
VANDALIA, Mich. — William E. "Billy" Goodman, 51,  of Vandalia, was found passed away at his home following an apparent heart attack Saturday, Nov. 19. He was born July 29, 1965, to the late Howard D. Goodman and Elsie (Harris) Goodman, who survives him in Elkhart. He is also survived by siblings Ralph (Carol) and Chris Goodman and Lisa Garner,...
Shirley A. Searer
Nov 19, 2016
ELKHART — Shirley A. Searer, 70, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday, Nov. 19, at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born Dec. 10, 1945, in South Bend, to William and Katherine (Pletcher) Ganshorn. Survivors include two sons, Wesley Searer of Tampa, Fla. and Blake (Amanda) Searer of Elkhart, one brother, Carl Ganshorn of Elkhart and two grandchildren, Keyana...
Ronald E. Hickman
Nov 16, 2016
Ronald E. Hickman, 77, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 16, with his family by his side. He was born Dec. 20, 1938, in Mishawaka, to Marvin Z. and Rosa L. (Ford) Hickman. On Jan. 23, 1960, he married his loving wife, the late Gloria Jean Hickman. She preceded him in death Sept. 18, 2014. Survivors include two daughters, Nina...
Lt. Col. Craig A. Miller
Nov 15, 2016
Lt. Col. Craig A. Miller, USAF, (Ret.), 64, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Riverside Terrace in Elkhart on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016. He was born Feb. 7, 1952 in Howell, MI to the late Blake and Marion Miller, and later married Patricia J. Ryan in June of 1990. She passed away in 2015. Surviving are his children Ryan Miller...
Tom L. Hobbs
Nov 15, 2016
ELKHART — Tom L. Hobbs Jr., 66, of Elkhart, passed away after a sudden illness Tuesday, Nov. 15, at Golden Living Center. Tom was born to the union of the late Geo and Letti Hobbs on April 24, 1950. Surviving to cherish his memory are a sister, Loleta "Lisa" Lancaster, loving nieces and nephews, Antyune, Latroy, Lamar, Knioya and Celia...
Doris June Vanarsdale
Nov 15, 2016
ELKHART — Doris June VanArsdale, 81, of Elkhart, passed to her rest Tuesday, Nov. 15, at her residence. Doris was born July 2, 1935, in Indianapolis, to the late Henry Eston and Catherine V. (Thomas) Slone. In addition to her parents, a brother Robert "Bob" Slone preceded her in death. She married Richard A. Sapen on Sept. 11, 1949. He...
Thomas Joe Vanwinkle
Nov 15, 2016
ELKHART — Thomas Joe "Tom" Van Winkle, 70, of Elkhart, passed away at his home Tuesday, Nov. 15. Tom was born Jan. 2, 1946, in Goshen, to the late Clyde and Josephine (Torrance) Van Winkle. Tom married Sue Ann (Wilfret) on Oct. 1, 1977, in Elkhart. She died Oct. 22, 2009. Also his daughter, Tammy Evans preceded him in death...
Beverly Joan Hoffman
Nov 15, 2016
ELKHART — Beverly Joan (Bingaman) Hoffman, 87, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 15, in Elkhart. Bev was born Dec. 10, 1928, in Wakarusa, to the late Harold and Nina (Kimball) Ritter. She married Willis Wm. Bingaman on June 4, 1949; he died Dec. 23, 1978. She married Verle Hoffman in 1983; he died in 2005. Surviving are daughters Susan J. Bingaman...
Stacy A. Goodman
Nov 14, 2016
ELKHART — Stacy Ann Goodman, 47, of Elkhart, passed away Monday, Nov. 14, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born Oct. 15, 1969, in Elkhart, to Kenneth and Joan (Young) Orem. Survivors include her husband, Chris L. Goodman Sr. of Elkhart; four daughters, Shadely Wilkins of Elkhart, Brook Wilkins of Elkhart, Renee (Chris) Conley of Columbus, Ohio and Pam Connelly...
Bonnie L. Solomon
Nov 13, 2016
BRISTOL — Bonnie L. Solomon, 78, of Bristol, passed away Sunday, Nov. 13, at her residence. She was born Oct. 17, 1938, in Sturgis, Mich. to Harold and Maxine (Adams) Steiner. Survivors include three daughters, Kenda (Ricky) Hancock of Kansas, Ill., Donna (Rick) Lemons of Manchester, Tenn. and Dianna (Tony) Schneider of Three Rivers, Mich.; five sisters; seven grandchildren; 24...
Doris L. Greene
Nov 12, 2016
ELKHART — Doris Lenora Greene, 83, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following a brief illness at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart at 5:20 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12. She was born in Runge, Texas, Oct. 31, 1933, to the late Clell M. and Sallie Bob (Moore) Blackwell. She is survived by her sons, Steven (Brenda) Greene of Hampshire,...
Ruth L. Jones
Nov 12, 2016
ELKHART — Ruth Louise Jones, 93, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday, Nov. 12, at Eastlake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Ruth was born March 29, 1923, in Goshen, to the late Dean and Rose M. (Lemon) Gordon. She was also preceded in death by two daughters, two brothers and three sisters. Ruth married Lance D. Jones on Aug. 29, 1941. He...
Michael A. C. Burris
Nov 10, 2016
INDIANAPOLIS — Michael Burris, 31, of Indianapolis, formerly of Elkhart, passed away following an industrial accident at his work in Indianapolis at 1:40 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 10. He was born June 7, 1985, in Goshen, to the late Terry M. Burris and Kathleen A. (Forrester) Burris, who survives him in Indianapolis. Also surviving is a brother, Thomas Duke, of South...
Marjorie Faye "Marge" Laudeman
Nov 9, 2016
ELKHART — Marjorie Faye "Marge" Laudeman, 92, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born Nov. 6, 1924, in Elkhart, to the late Clayton T. and Phebe I. (Dawe) Reed. Survivors include three sons, Michael Campanello of Vandalia, Mich., Joey (Susan) Campanello of Elkhart and Grover Donald (Jill) Laudeman III of Elkhart; one daughter,...
