Obituaries

Jan 2, 2025

Edward Lewis Sliger, 64, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025 in Elkhart. Edward was born on March 21, 1960 in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania to Lewis E. Sliger and Donna Marie (Uveges) Romero. Surviving is his son Jason M. Gonzalez; mother Donna Romero, father Lewis (Marilyn) Sliger; brother Scott R. (Sandy) Sliger; sister Linda M. Phillips; sister Angela R. Price; his...

Jan 2, 2025

David Alan "Dave" Lipp, 73, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025, at his residence. A native of Elkhart, Dave was born on June 24, 1951, a son of the late Paul V. Lipp and Gloria J. (Helmuth) Lipp.

On the 9th of July in 1985, Dave married his best friend and true love Kathryn J....

Jan 2, 2025

Ms. Sally Jo Borem, 73, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 10:19 a.m., surrounded by love at her daughter's home after a courageous battle with an extended illness. Born on April 27, 1951, in Elkhart, Sally was the cherished daughter of the late Jack and Wava (Miller) Kline. She is now reunited in heaven...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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"...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...