Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

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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Dorothy Anne (Olsen)  Schmidt

Dorothy Anne (Olsen) Schmidt

Dec 4, 2024

Dorothy Anne Schmidt, 87, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at The Center for Hospice Care, Esther House.

Dorothy was born on January 11, 1937 to the late, Henry and Laura (Durrant) Olsen in Wheatfield, IN. She was married to the late, Michael Dale Schmidt on May 13, 1966 in Elkhart. He passed...

Ozella "Shudda" (Billops)  Gibson

Ozella "Shudda" (Billops) Gibson

Nov 30, 2024

Ozella "Shudda" Gibson, 90, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at her home. Ozella or Shudda as she was lovingly known to all, was born on December 9, 1934 in Arkansas to the late Thomas and Leora (Cain) Billops. She married Earl E. Gibson on October 4, 1968, in Chicago. Her Husband Earl passed on...

Matthew David James Krauss

Matthew David James Krauss

Nov 30, 2024

Matthew "Matt" David James Krauss, 29, of Elkhart unexpectedly passed away in Elkhart. He was born on November 8, 1995, in Elkhart to Angela Krauss and Michael Koppert.

Matt is survived by his children, Khloe Conrad and Joseph Krauss; mother, Angela Krauss; siblings, Ashley (Samuel) Hamilton, Abigail Krauss, and Brody Bertrand; uncle, Jason Krauss; grandmother, Christine Krauss;...

Connie Sue Martin

Connie Sue Martin

Nov 29, 2024

Connie Sue Martin, 59, of Edwardsburg, passed away unexpectedly, on Friday, November 29, 2024, at her residence. She was born on September 5, 1965, to David Ellsworth and Onie V. (Overton) McQueary.

Connie is survived by her mother, Onie McQueary; siblings, Rex (Wilma) Ellsworth, Donna (John) Troyer, Lori (Keith) Chandler, and Angela Lee; aunts, Tressie McCavitt and...

Patricia Ann (Laye)  "Pat"  Wallace

Patricia Ann (Laye) "Pat" Wallace

Nov 27, 2024

Ms. Patricia Ann "Pat" Wallace, 80, of Elkhart, was called to her heavenly home on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, within the familiar and peaceful confines of her own home surrounded by the people that she loved the most. Pat was born on August 16, 1944 in Jasper, Alabama, to the late Marlin and Gladys (Harris) Laye. She later married...

Richard Eugene Bressler

Richard Eugene Bressler

Nov 22, 2024

Richard Eugene "Dick" Bressler, born on August 23, 1949, in Mishawaka, Indiana, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and respect for everyone he encountered. Raised in Edwardsburg, Michigan, Dick's childhood was filled with fond memories of time spent with family, especially during holiday cookouts and Christmas celebrations. He grew up with a love for the simple life,...

Delindeo Marshell Morgan

Delindeo Marshell Morgan

Nov 19, 2024

Delindeo Marshell Morgan, 63, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on June 14, 1961, in Indianapolis, IN, to the late Robert Morgan and Marvelean (Gray) Morgan, who survives.

In addition to his mother, Delindeo is survived by his wife, Audrey Fair; sons, Delindeo Moore, Joshua Moore, Jeremy...

Richard S. Greco

Richard S. Greco

Nov 18, 2024

Mr. Richard Samuel "Dick" Greco, 78, of South Bend, passed away quietly on Monday, November 18, 2024, at the Majestic Care facility in Goshen. Dick was born on July 30, 1946 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to the late Samuel and Sylvia (Perna) Greco and is also preceded in death by his spouses Cleta and Mary.

Dick is survived...

Frances (Thomas)  O'Hara

Frances (Thomas) O'Hara

Nov 16, 2024

Ms. Frances O'Hara, 79, of Elkhart, was called to her heavenly home on Saturday, November 16, 2024, within the familiar and peaceful confines of her own home surrounded by the people that she loved the most. Frances was born on July 17, 1945 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Andrew and Ether (Gamble) Thomas. She later married Paul...

Kerry Dwight Rummel

Kerry Dwight Rummel

Nov 15, 2024

Kerry Dwight Rummel, 77, of Ocala, FL and formerly of Elkhart, IN passed away on November 15, 2024 in Ocala, FL.

Kerry was born on January 16, 1947 in Elkhart, IN to the late, Gladys (Rummel) Rice.

Kerry married the love of his life, Debra (Paulson) Rummel. Kerry and Deb were together for 38 years...

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