Obituaries

Feb 1, 2025

Gregory "Greg" Ciesnicki was the kind of man who made the world feel a little warmer, a little kinder, and a little more like home. He passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the age of 75, leaving behind a community that will feel his absence in ways both big and small.

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Feb 1, 2025

Barbara Ann (Courtois) Peterman, 92, of Elkhart, passed into the presence of Jesus on February 1, 2025, at Greenleaf Health Campus.

She was born July 29, 1932, in Kalamazoo, MI, to Eugene and Mary (Bannigan) Courtois. She grew up in the Kalamazoo area where she went to Catholic schools and enjoyed playing with her large extended family....

Jan 31, 2025

Cynthia (Kushnerick) Bonner, 69, of Niles, Michigan passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025 at Elkhart General Hospital, surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer. She was born on October 14, 1955 in Baltimore, Maryland toThomas and Betty (Dean) Kushnerick. She graduated from Dundalk High School in 1973 and shortly thereafter enlisted and served in the United...

Jan 28, 2025

Mr. James Jay "Jim" Winer, Sr., of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at the Elkhart "Esther House" Hospice Center following an extended illness on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at exactly 11:54 a.m. Jim had a knack for making an entrance, but when it came to his exit, he did so with quiet dignity and on his own terms—just as he...

Jan 27, 2025

Bruce L. Yeater, 90, of Elkhart passed away peacefully on Monday, January 27, 2025, at his residence. He was born on August 26, 1934 to the late Marion and Nondas (Gardner) Yeater.

Bruce was lighthearted, and loved to laugh. He deeply loved all his children, as well as family, and would do anything for any of them....

Jan 27, 2025

Annasue "Annie" Rocha, 19, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 27, 2025. She was born in Elkhart on July 16, 2005, to Jose D. Rocha and Sofia Reyes Sanchez.

Annie is also survived by her siblings, Maribel (Justin) Rocha Reyes, Noelle Claros Reyes, and Jose Alanzo Rocha; niece, Lillyana; father, Jose (Nancy) Rocha; mother, Sofia...

Jan 27, 2025

Benjamin S. "Ben" Jeffery, 49, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in a senseless violet act at Martin's Super Markets in Elkhart. Ben, as he was known to family and friends, was born on January 6, 1976 in Hancock, Michigan to James Drew Jeffery, who is deceased and Judy Ann (Tom) (Crawford) Caswell of Ceresco, MI....

Jan 27, 2025

Anna Jean Broderick

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It is with profound sorrow that we share the passing of Anna Broderick, 89, of Elkhart, IN, who peacefully departed this life on Monday, January 27, 2025. Surrounded by her loving family at Memorial Hospital, she faced her journey with remarkable strength and grace.

Ann was born on March...

Jan 26, 2025

Mother Veola Smith went home to be with the Lord on January 26, 2025 at IU Hospital in Indianapolis IN. She was born to the union of Mack Neal and Nicey Gary on November 21, 1935 in Levesque, Arkansas. Veola relocated to Indiana in 1951.

On September 10, 1962 she was united in marriage to Jake L....

Jan 26, 2025

Barbara Ann Gorce, 60, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.

Barbara was born on August 19, 1964 in Elkhart to the late Henry Lou Smith and Peggy Ann (Grant) Smith.

She is preceded by the father of her children, Anthony Edward Gorce, Jr.

Barbara...

Jan 26, 2025

Barbara May Smith, 86, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Brickyard Care Center in Elkhart, IN.

Barbara was born on November 14, 1938 in Holywell, Wales to the late, Matthew and Caroline Fay Smith.

Barbara is preceded in death by her daughter, Michelle Osborne Pritchard on January 30, 2023 and her...

Jan 24, 2025

Ms. Sidney S. Moore, 84, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Friday, January 24, 2025, at 2:15 p.m. at Riverside Village Rehabilitation Community in Elkhart. Born on April 2, 1940, in Charleston, West Virginia, Sidney was the cherished daughter of the late Fred and Helen Ballard. She was reunited in eternity with her beloved son, Michael...

Jan 24, 2025

Mrs. Angela June "Angie" Schoenborn, 55, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at 7:55 p.m. at Elkhart General Hospital following a sudden illness. Though her time here was far too short, Angie's life was one woven with love, resilience, and an unmistakable sparkle that lit up the hearts of those who knew her.

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Jan 23, 2025

Elvin E. "Gene" Wagner, 80, of Elkhart passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at his home.

Gene was born on January 21, 1945 to the late James A. Wagner and Fern C. (Thompson) Wagner in Dubois County, IN.

Gene married the love of his life, Faye (Galloway) Wagner on July 7, 1974 in Carroll...

Jan 21, 2025

Karen Sue Morgan, 70, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on October 27, 1954, to the late Neil J. Michael and Cleona M. (Spratt) Calabrese.

Karen is also preceded in death by her stepfather, Joseph Calabrese; stepmother, Joyce Michael; husband, Mike Morgan; grandmother, Velma Curtis; grandson, JaCarri;...

Jan 19, 2025

Judith Ann (Drake) Troyer, 83, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at Woodland Manor. Judith was born on January 11, 1942 in Elkhart, to the late Durward Wood Drake and Dorothy Wilma (Coppes) Drake. She married David Troyer; He preceded her in death as well as her son Mark David Troyer and a sister Nancy...

Jan 17, 2025

Mikel Troy Marker, 62, of Elkhart, IN, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by loved ones, on Friday, January 17th, 2025, after a courageous two-year battle with sarcoma. Mikel was known by his family for his stubborn determination and ability to find humor in any situation. He faced every challenge, including this one, with grace, strength, and a...

Jan 17, 2025

Sergeant First Class Levester "Lee" Williams, United States Army, Retired, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 6:17 PM, following an extended illness. He was 73 years old. Lee spent his final days under the compassionate care of the Esther House Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart, surrounded by love and comfort.

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Jan 16, 2025

Dmitry I. Mikhalchuk, 77, of Elkhart, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 16, 2025, in the Emergency Department at Elkhart General Hospital at 7:41 a.m., following a sudden illness. Born in Kostopil', Ukraine, on November 27, 1947, Dmitry was the cherished son of Ivan and Olga Mikhalchuk, who preceded him in passing, along with his brother, Ivan Mikhalchuk,...

Jan 16, 2025

John M. Majewski Jr., 68, formerly of Oak Lawn and Orland Park, IL passed away peacefully at home in Bristol, IN under hospice care after a lengthy illness.

John was born on June 30, 1956 in Chicago, IL to John M. Majewski Sr. and Geraldine (Chalus) Majewski.

He is preceded in death by his father,...