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Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Roland Gerald "Skip" Kinsman Ii

Roland Gerald "Skip" Kinsman Ii

Feb 25, 2024

Roland Gerald Kinsman II "Skip", 90, of Elkhart, IN went home to his Heavenly Father on  February 25, 2024 in Haines City, FL while surrounded by family.

Skip was born in Zion, IL on February 11, 1934 to the late, Roland Thomas Kinsman and Gladys (Schoepp) Kinsman. Skip married the love of his life, Alice Marie Hunt ...

Melany Natalia Luna Argueta

Melany Natalia Luna Argueta

Feb 24, 2024

Angelito Melany Natalia Luna Argueta, 4 años, de Elkhart.

Nació el 23 de diciembre de 2019 a las 12:05 p.m. en South Bend, llenando de luz, alegría y amor a su madre Gladys Azucena Benavides.

Dejo este mundo el sábado 24 de febrero de 2024, a las 8:05 p.m., en el Riley Children's Hospital de...

Lynn Leon Kast

Lynn Leon Kast

Feb 24, 2024

Lynn L. Kast, 82, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 24, 2024 after an extended illness at his home.

Lynn L. Kast was born on October 17, 1941 in Bowdle, South Dakota to Leon and Nettie (Spiry) Kast. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Lynn married the love of his life,...

Donald George Bussard

Donald George Bussard

Feb 23, 2024

Donald George Bussard, 88, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, at The Laurels of Goshen. He was born on July 14, 1935, in Elkhart to the late Howard and Hazel (Memmott) Bussard.

Donald is also preceded in death by his brothers, Howard, Bill, Chuck, Richard, and Bob Bussard; sisters, Joan Petgen, Jean Stahl, Susie...

Thomas Ice

Thomas Ice

Feb 22, 2024

Mr. Thomas Ice, age 61, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday evening, February 22, 2024 at Brickyard Healthcare of Elkhart.

Arrangements are pending for Thomas at Billings Funeral Home.

William Darrell Lou "Will" Hensley

William Darrell Lou "Will" Hensley

Feb 20, 2024

Mr. William Darrell Lou "Will" Hensley, 43, of Elkhart, was discovered deceased near an address on Bridge Street in Elkhart on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 10:00 am. He had been reported missing since late last year.

He was born in Dallas, Texas on May 11, 1980, to Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hensley.

Surviving Will...

Patricia Ann "Tricia" Kyle

Patricia Ann "Tricia" Kyle

Feb 20, 2024

Patricia Ann Kyle's obituary is currently pending family approval

Dean Clark Mcmurray

Dean Clark Mcmurray

Feb 20, 2024

Dean Clark McMurray, 84, of Elkhart, and formerly of Naples, FL, peacefully went home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Majestic Care of Goshen. He was born on June 18, 1939, in Youngstown, OH, to the late Homer and Edith (Mason) McMurray. On June 18, 1960, In Youngstown, OH, Dean married his...

Steven Carl "Steve" Westlake

Steven Carl "Steve" Westlake

Feb 19, 2024

Mr. Steven Carl "Steve" Westlake, 76, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Monday, February 19, 2024 at 9:33 pm at Elkhart General Hospital. He had been in ill health recently.

Steve was born on January 27, 1948 in Elkhart to the late Roscoe Cleone and Cora Emma (Huss) Westlake and is survived by his...

Cathy Ann Ermis

Cathy Ann Ermis

Feb 19, 2024

Cathy Ann Ermis, 63, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024, at her residence. She was born on April 10, 1960, to the late Robert Noyes and Jean (Krafft) Noyes, who survives her.

Cathy is also survived by her loving husband, Tom Ermis; daughter, Lindsey Whitlow; two grandchildren and three step grandchildren; and sister, Teresa...

Timothy "Tim" Arthur Terlep, Sr.

Timothy "Tim" Arthur Terlep, Sr.

Feb 17, 2024

Timothy Arthur Terlep, 58, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024. He was born on October 19, 1965. Tim is preceded in death by his father, Michael Ray Terlep, and sister, Julie Anne Terlep. He is survived by his mother, Rosemarie Terlep; sister, Christina (Terlep) and Gregory Pairitz; brother, Michael Terlep and Sheila (Stutzman) Terlep. His children; son,...

Betsy Jean Corbit

Betsy Jean Corbit

Feb 17, 2024

Betsy Jean Corbit, 53, formerly of Elkhart, passed away after a courageous battle with Cancer on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at The Center for Hospice, Esther House in Elkhart.

Betsy was born in Elkhart, IN on April 25, 1970 to the late Donald and Eleanora (Shaffer) Stouder. She is married to Danny Corbit Jr., in 2019 whom...

Melvin Lewis "Mel" Hoover

Melvin Lewis "Mel" Hoover

Feb 16, 2024

Melvin "Mel" Lewis Hoover, 86, of Goshen, went to his heavenly home on Friday, February 16, 2024, at Elkhart General Hospital, after suffering a massive heart attack. He was born at home on May 28, 1937, in Harrison Township, IN, to the late George E. and Kathryn (Schmucker) Hoover. On March 23, 1957, Mel married the love of his...

Ruth Ellen (Ernsberger)  Stoner

Ruth Ellen (Ernsberger) Stoner

Feb 14, 2024

Ruth Ellen (Ernsberger) Stoner, 104, recently of Middlebury and formerly of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at her daughter's home surrounded by loving family. She was born at home in Elkhart on June 3, 1919, to the late Howard and Hannah (Leonard) Ernsberger. On December 2, 1938, Ruth married the love of her life, Harry...

Kenneth Bryant

Kenneth Bryant

Feb 12, 2024

Mr. Kenneth "Kenny" Bryant, 59, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Monday, February 12, 2024 at 11:41 am in the comfort of his home.

He was born on June 25, 1964 in Steele, Missouri to the late Emmett Bryant and Margie (Jackson) Patterson, who survives in Elkhart. Kenny is also survived by his daughter...

Joann (Curtis)  Reed

Joann (Curtis) Reed

Feb 12, 2024

JoAnn Reed, 76, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.

JoAnn Reed was born on May 14, 1947 in Detroit, MI to the late Darrel and Thelma (Delaney) Curtis. JoAnn married the love of her life, Douglas "Doug" Reed on June 24, 1966 in Detroit, MI. He passed away...

Phillip R. Begley

Phillip R. Begley

Feb 12, 2024

Phillip R. Begley, 73, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 12, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Sturgis, MI on September 11, 1950, to the late Chester and Lucille M. (Blowers) Begley.

Phillip is also preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and John Grossman. He is survived by his children,...

Carolyn Sue (Young)  Dekoster

Carolyn Sue (Young) Dekoster

Feb 12, 2024

Carolyn Sue (Young) DeKoster, 60, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024, at her home surrounded by loving family. She was born on June 28, 1963, in Madison, WV, to Darrell Sr. and Martha A. (Smith) Young.

Carolyn is survived by her loving mother, Martha; brother, Darrell Young, Jr.; and a loving host of extended...

Betty Jean (Clark)  Clements

Betty Jean (Clark) Clements

Feb 12, 2024

Ms. Betty Jean (Clark) Clements, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Monday, February 12, 2024 at 6:28 am in the comfort of her own home. She was 78.

She was born on November 15, 1945 in Scottsboro, Alabama to the late Ervin and Winnie (Hicks) Clark and was the faithful and loving wife of...

Jerry Wayne Pendleton

Jerry Wayne Pendleton

Feb 9, 2024

Jerry Wayne Pendleton, 79, of Elkhart, passed away Friday evening, February 9, 2024 in the comfort of his home surrounded by love and family. Jerry was born on April 29, 1944 in Manchester, Tennessee to the late Edward L. and Bessie Mae (Davenport) Pendleton. In addition to his parents, a son Eric Ray Pendleton, daughter Vickie Webster, and two...

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