Obituaries
Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries
Angelo I. Perez
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)...
Janet L. Hile
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...
Infant Luis Sacor Sacalxot
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...
Norma Elizabeth (Sacalxot) Sacalxot Sacor
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...
Maureen Carol (Thurman) Cleveland
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...
Jerry L. Barrett
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...
Marvin James "Jim" Chew
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)...
Ora S. "Orie" Mato
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"...
Marlin L. Prince
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...
Cathy Ann (Schwier) Kohler
Dec 23, 2024
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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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...
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