Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

John William Anderson

John William Anderson

Dec 23, 2024

John William Anderson, 85, of Elkhart, went Home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus on Monday, December 23, 2024 at Hubbard Hill Estates.

John was born on April 6, 1939 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Charles Joseph Anderson and Ethel May (Larsen) Anderson.

John married the love of his life, Susan M. (Colvin) Anderson...

John R. Greenlee

John R. Greenlee

Dec 23, 2024

John R. Greenlee, 63, of South Bend, and formerly of Indianapolis, passed away Monday afternoon, December 23, 2024 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. A native of Elkhart, John was born on August 31, 1961, a son of Raymond C. and Verna Alice (Siokora) Greenlee. Surviving are his two sons Joshua R. Greenlee, Nicholas T. (Morgan) Greenlee; mother...

William "Bill" E. Fashbaugh

William "Bill" E. Fashbaugh

Dec 23, 2024

William "Bill" Eugene Fashbaugh, 62, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024 at Riverside Village.

Bill was born on September 20, 1962 to the late, Joseph and Carol (Craig) Fashbaugh in Elkhart. He married the love of his life, Jennifer (Anderson) Labeau after 33 years of close friendship.

He is preceded in death...

Armando Parra Sanchez

Armando Parra Sanchez

Dec 22, 2024

Armando Parra Sanchez, 54, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on August 27, 1970, to the late Carmen Sanchez Romero and Florentino Parra Gomez, who survives him.

Armando is also survived by his loving wife, Sofia Parra; daughters, Merari, Yvonne, Carmen Parra; grandchildren, Amelia Parra and Elsie...

Russell W. Bucinski

Russell W. Bucinski

Dec 20, 2024

Russell Bucinski, 76, of Edwardsburg, MI and formerly of Wheaton, IL, was surrounded by family as he passed away peacefully at home on December 20, 2024. Russ is survived by his wife, Kathy Bucinski, children Karen Marshall, Chuck (Nancy Thompson) Bucinski, Jennifer Cable, Daniel Vonkaenel, Joseph Vonkaenel (Dulce "Candy" Cuapio), Michael Vonkaenel, Howard (Molly) Cable and Marie Tutorow, grandchildren...

Helen Louise (Sommers)  Sylvester

Helen Louise (Sommers) Sylvester

Dec 18, 2024

Ms. Helen Louise Sylvester, 84, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Healthwin Specialized Care Facility in South Bend. Helen was born on November 7, 1940 in Mottville, Michigan to the late Archie and Elma (Berkey) Sommers. Along with her parents, Helen is also preceded in death by her son,...

Carol Ann (Whybrew)  Bell

Carol Ann (Whybrew) Bell

Dec 17, 2024

Carol Ann (Whybrew) Bell, 82, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, after a short stay at Center for Hospice Care's Esther House in Elkhart. She was born on August 28, 1942, in Elkhart to the late Donald Whybrew and Wilma (Joseph) Watters Seigler.

Carol is survived by her loving daughters, Leigh and Cathy...

Ricky Roland Karenke

Ricky Roland Karenke

Dec 17, 2024

Ricky Roland Karenke, 61, of Elkhart passed away after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 surrounded by his family at his home.

Ricky was born in Elkhart, IN on December 30, 1962 to Richard "Dick" Karenke and Doris J. (Koontz) Karenke. He married the love of his life, Mary (James) Karenke on April 22, 1994...

Katrenia Ann Gary

Katrenia Ann Gary

Dec 16, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce that our mother, grandmother and friend to many, Katrenia Ann Gary, age 58, residing in Elkhart, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024 at Esther House, Center for Hospice Care, Elkhart. Katrenia was born on October 21, 1966, in Elkhart, to the late Opah McGhee and Catherine G. (Montgomery) Gary.

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Superintendent James William Andrews,  Jr.

Superintendent James William Andrews, Jr.

Dec 16, 2024

Superintendent James W. Andrews, Jr., 74, Pastor of Greater Wayside Temple Church of God in Christ of Elkhart, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Center for Hospice Care's Esther House in Elkhart.  Superintendent Andrews was born on January 28, 1950, in Blytheville, AR, to the late James W. and Esther...

Kimberly Diane Gosser

Kimberly Diane Gosser

Dec 12, 2024

September 30, 1952 – December 12, 2024

Kimberly Diane Gosser, 72, of Fort Wayne, loving and dedicated mother to her only child, her son Jarrod Gosser, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Kimberly was also a loving and supportive sister to her only immediate sibling, her brother Jeffery Staton. Kimberly...

Debra L. Crissinger

Debra L. Crissinger

Dec 11, 2024

Debra L. Crissinger, 69, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital.

Debra, known as Debbie or Deb to her friends and family, was a 1973 graduate from Oak Glen High School, New Cumberland, WV, a 1978 graduate from West Liberty State College where she also went on to obtain her...

Kazimierz "Kaz" Pioro

Kazimierz "Kaz" Pioro

Dec 11, 2024

Mr. Kazimierz "Kaz" Pioro, 88, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, within the familiar and peaceful confines of his own home in the presence of his beloved wife, Deborah. Kaz was born on January 12, 1936 in Starachowice, Poland to the late Wladek and Zofia (Popiel) Pioro and later married Deborah...

Molly M. Crowell

Molly M. Crowell

Dec 11, 2024

Molly M. Crowell, 58, of Edwardsburg, MI, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, after a courageous battle with Cancer. She was born April 24, 1966, in Dowagiac, MI to Katherine G. (Matlock) Goodger and Joseph L. Goodger.

Molly is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Joe Crowell; children, Daniel (Elizabeth) Crowell and Alexis Crowell;...

James Dale Crawford

James Dale Crawford

Dec 11, 2024

James Dale Crawford, 56, residing in Elkhart, passed away peacefully Wednesday December 11, 2024 surrounded by his family and wife.

James met and married Anita 36 years ago and they were married for 35 years. James is survived by his wife Anita, and children Michael, Taylor, Brandon and Paige. 8 grandchildren; sisters Amy Price and Julie Phillips....

Doris Maxine (Smith)  Bunch

Doris Maxine (Smith) Bunch

Dec 10, 2024

Doris M. Bunch, 90, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Doris was born on September 10 , 1934 in South Bend, IN to the late, Edgar and Delores Vivian (Dilley) Smith. She was married to her husband, Fred E. Bunch on March 30, 1957. He passed away on...

Daniel A. Rambadt

Daniel A. Rambadt

Dec 7, 2024

Daniel A. Rambadt, 70, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Valley View Healthcare Center in Elkhart. He was born on December 3, 1954, in Kalamazoo, MI to the late Robert and Junette (Bailey) Rambadt.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Robert and David Rambadt. He is...

James Vernon Mcfall

James Vernon Mcfall

Dec 5, 2024

James "Jim" V. McFall, 55, of Elkhart passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at his home.

Jim was born in Elkhart, IN on July 4, 1969 to Ronald Ray McFall and Merilee (Ernsberger) McFall.

Jim is survived by his parents, Ronald Ray and Merilee McFall of Albuquerque, NM; daughter, Jaymi; stepchildren, Jeff, Nick, Shelley...

Sandra "Sandy" B. (Vandygriff)  Kryder

Sandra "Sandy" B. (Vandygriff) Kryder

Dec 5, 2024

Sandra Bell "Sandy" Kryder, 81, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 5, 2024, in her home surrounded by love and family. Sandy, as she was known to her family and friends, was born on February 22, 1943, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late James Leon Vandygriff and Ruth (Hedman) Vandygriff. She married her true love Charles L....

Sonya A. (Popowski)  Fearnow

Sonya A. (Popowski) Fearnow

Dec 4, 2024

Sonya A. (Popowski) Fearnow, 92, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Greenleaf Health Campus. She was born on March 15, 1932, in Indianapolis to the late Adolif and Clara (Deefinbaugh) Popowski. On September 4, 1949, in Wabash, Sonya married the love of her life, Nun "Jack" Fearnow, Jr. He passed away in 1990.

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