Obituaries

Nov 15, 2024

Benjamin "Ben" Thomas Snyder, 40, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 15, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Elkhart on February 1, 1984, to Lynn Snyder and John Eagen.

Ben is survived by his father, John; uncles, David (Deb) Kelley, Kevin (Stacy) Kelley, Norman (Carol) Kelley, Sonny (Shirley) Kelley, Jerry Snyder; aunts, Carrol...

Nov 12, 2024

Mr. James A. Terry, 70, of Elkhart, passed away following an accident trimming trees in Michigan on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 11:48 am. He was born in Kiser, Arkansas on November 11, 1954 to the late Edwin and Helen Marie (Howard) Terry. James later married Cheryl A. "Sherry" (Shafer) in Elkhart in 1996. She survives at home after...

Nov 12, 2024

Janet Darlene (Hopkins) Roth, 86, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Greenleaf Health Campus. She was born on October 4, 1938, in Sturgis, MI, to the late Richard and Evangeline (Damer) Hopkins.

Janet is survived by her two sons, Robert Joseph and Daniel M. Roth, both of Elkhart; daughter, Amy Lynne Roth, and...

Nov 11, 2024

Mr. Charles R. "Chuck" Sanders, 76, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully within the familiar confines of his own home on Monday, November 11, 2024 at 2:40 am after battling some extended health issues. He was born in Frankfort, Indiana on January 14, 1948 to the late Robert "Bob" and Julie Sanders and later married Judy A. Buckbee in Elkhart...

Nov 10, 2024

Sarah Jean Cooke Gurka, age 67, passed away peacefully at her home in Elkhart, Indiana, on November 10, 2024. Born on January 5, 1957, in South Bend, Indiana, Sarah was the daughter of William W. Cooke and Helen Louise (Creech) Cooke. She was the youngest of four siblings, joining James (Jim) Cooke and Patrick (Pat) Cooke, who have both...

Nov 9, 2024

Leora May McDaniel, the sweetest, kindest person, you would ever like to meet passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Avalon Village in Ligonier, IN. She was born in Fairmont, WV, on October 26, 1938, a daughter of the late Carl Samuel Vandegrift and Lovanda May (Brockover) Vandegrift.

She is survived by a son, Darrel (Tammy)...

Nov 9, 2024

Jane Elizabeth (Terry) Grant, 74, of Bristol, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at East Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation in Elkhart. She was born on December 12, 1949, in Salzburg, Austria, to the late Lee Terry and Elizabeth Stockwell.

Jane is survived by her children, Sarah (Rolando) Navarro, Lindsey (Mark) Hughes, Daryl (Glinda) Grant Jr., Doug...

Nov 6, 2024

Vincent Joseph Drust, born on January 27, 1967, passed away on November 6, 2024, after a hard-fought battle with cancer, surrounded by his family. Vince always found joy in life's simple pleasures-tackling crosswords and word-finds, watching movies, listening to music, and spending time with family and his best friend, Greg. Vince had a great talent for playing the piano,...

Nov 5, 2024

Susanna "Sue" Jay Arnett-Frantz, 66, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at her loving daughter's home. She was born on August 22, 1958, in Elkhart, to the late Darnell Arnett and Lorraine (Perra) White.

Sue is survived by her beloved kitty cat, Gus; daughter, Dominique Sigsbee; stepdaughter, Heidi Frantz; two grandchildren; sister, Darlene "Dar"...

Oct 31, 2024

Sweet infant Xaviontay Xya "Junior" Trejo Mason, Jr., of Elkhart, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 10:10. He was born in Elkhart on June 9, 2024 to Kianna Liliana Trejo and Xaviontay Xya Mason, Sr. who survive him at home along with his sister, Mya Liliana Trejo Mason Bundrant.

Also surviving...

Oct 31, 2024

Ms. Leah Grace Miller Borntreger, (nee Thompson) of Elkhart, gracefully and peacefully made her exit from this realm and into her Savior's hands after 95 years of a beautifully well-lived life.  Her passing took place on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 12:55 pm at the Elkhart Place Assisted Living Center in Elkhart.

Leah was born in rural...

Oct 26, 2024

Barbara Joan (Hess) Funkhouser, 88, of Howe, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Majestic Healthcare of Goshen. She was born on February 3, 1936, in Elkhart, to the late Harold and Agnes (Hettinger) Hess.

Barbara is survived by her loving children, Robert Jr. (Michelle), Paul (Connie), and Peter (Gina) Funkhouser, and Julie (Dale) Guerra;...

Oct 24, 2024

Judy was born in Elkhart, IN to Edward & Harriet (aka Eleanor) Storms. She died surrounded by family on October 24, 2024.

She attended St Vincent DePaul & graduated from Elkhart High School.

Judy is survived by her spouse, Billy & daughters Michelle (Gary) Tompkins, Christine Trigg, Stephanie McClane & Jennifer (Mike) Mejeur.  Also surviving...

Oct 23, 2024

Master Grant Lee Ward,55, better known as Grant or Pops, was born on July 16, 1969, in Elkhart, IN, to Carol Ward and Bill Ward. Grant left this world on October 23, 2024. Although Grant was known for his stubborn and hardheaded ways, he was a kind, loving, and caring man. Grant left behind his three children, Nicole Foster...

Oct 23, 2024

Ms. Nanal Lou (Randolph) Goorhouse, 75, of Elkhart, went home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born at home in Hazard Co., KY, on September 12, 1949, to the late John Sr. and Stella Mae (McIntosh) Randolph. On November 13, 1976, Nanal married the love of her...

Oct 22, 2024

Patricia "Pat" (Long) Lovely-Krauzer, 82, formerly of Elkhart, passed away from an extended illness on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at The Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka.

Pat was born on October 1, 1942 to the late, Marvin Edward Long and Mary Maxine Winmiller (Hoon) in Elkhart, IN. Pat was married to James Krauzer. He passed away...

Oct 22, 2024

Richard G. Irons, 80, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Valley View Healthcare Center, Elkhart. Richard was born at the family home in Osceola, Indiana, to the late Harry and Mary Ann (Beadle) Irons. In addition to his parents, two sons, Kenny Irons in 1988 and Richard Irons in 1993, and his brothers, Jerry and Charles...

Oct 21, 2024

Shirley Ann (Sekela) Adams, 82, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, at her home surrounded by loving family. She was born on April 8, 1942, in Butler, PA, to the late John Sr. and Evelyn (Barna) Sekela. On September 5, 1959, in Butler, PA, Shirley married the father of her children, Oscar Massart. He passed away...

Oct 20, 2024

Kevin William Misener, 11, of Millersburg, was taken into the loving arms of the Lord on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. He was born on January 20, 2013, in Goshen, IN to Erica Combes and Shawn Misener, who survive him.

Kevin is also survived by his stepfather, Ernie Combes; stepmother Heather McLean; siblings, Kayleigh...

Oct 17, 2024

Gene Carson Davis went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 17 at the ripe old age of 92. He was loved by all who knew him for his kind ways, gentle humor and the ever-present mischievous twinkle in his eye. He had a generous spirit, a big welcoming smile and would give the shirt...