Obituaries
Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
...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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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