Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Sherry L. Moore

Sherry L. Moore

Nov 14, 2025

Sherry LaVon Moore, 86, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Elkhart on November 15, 1938, to the late Arthur L.  and Fern E. (Mast) Fruchey.

Sherry is also preceded in death by her husband, Larry Eugene Moore; brothers, Larry and John Fruchey; sister, Beverly King; and faithful...

Sheila Fay (Mcclure)  Ball

Sheila Fay (Mcclure) Ball

Nov 13, 2025

Sheila Fay Ball, 60, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Elkhart General Hospital with her family at her side on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 5:40 p.m., following an extended illness. Born on July 17, 1965, in Elkhart to the late Riley and Shirley Ann (Hoopingarner) McClure, Sheila came into the world with a spark that, over the years,...

Lois Marie (Long)  Jewell

Lois Marie (Long) Jewell

Nov 10, 2025

Lois Marie Jewell September 19, 1947 – November 10, 2025

Lois Marie Jewell, 78, of South Bend, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 10, 2025.

She was born in Elkhart on September 19, 1947, to E. Louis and Agnes E. (Torok) Long.

Left to cherish Lois' memory are her children, Max...

Lucia Linda (Corsentino)  "Lucy" Jenkins

Lucia Linda (Corsentino) "Lucy" Jenkins

Nov 5, 2025

Lucia Linda "Lucy" Jenkins, 81, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 6:51 a.m. at Waterford Crossing in Goshen, following a brief illness.

Born on March 25, 1944, in New York City to the late Bartholomew "Bart" and Loretta (Connelley) Corsentino, Lucy grew up with the quick wit, toughness, and unapologetic sparkle that...

Anna Marie (De Bowe)  Alderson

Anna Marie (De Bowe) Alderson

Nov 5, 2025

Anna Marie Alderson, 84, formerly of Elkhart, went home to her Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 in Georgia.

Ann was born on March 21, 1941 in Osceola, IN to the late, Kenneth DeBowe and Lucille (Stoner) Hartman.

Ann is preceded in death by her infant son, Ken W. Alderson and sister, Rose...

Vada "June" J. Rogers

Vada "June" J. Rogers

Nov 5, 2025

Vada June Rogers, 85, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Brentwood Assisted Living in Elkhart. She was born on April 25, 1940, to the late Russell J. and Ethel Mae (Sult) Robinson.

June is also preceded in death by her husband, James "Jim" Rogers; son, Kevin Rogers; and brother, Glen D. Robinson. She...

Sharon L. Howey

Sharon L. Howey

Nov 4, 2025

Sharon Lynn Howey, 80, of Elkhart, passed away after a lengthy battle with Cancer on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at Center for Hospice Care, Esther's House.

Sharon was born on October 2, 1945 in Standish, MI to the late, Lyle and Onalea (Kitchen) Maybouer.

Sharon is preceded in death by her ex-husband, Otis and her...

Russell J. Coleman

Russell J. Coleman

Oct 29, 2025

Russell J. "Rus" Coleman, 75, of Goshen, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, at Elkhart's Center for Hospice Care Esther's House on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 8:50 p.m., following a brief illness.

He was born on February 11, 1950, in Goshen to the late David "Skip" Coleman and Dorothy "Dot" (Keister) Smalley. On February 13, 1999,...

James "Jimmy" L. Hettmansperger

James "Jimmy" L. Hettmansperger

Oct 27, 2025

James Leslie "Jimmy" Hettmansperger, 42, of Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 27, 2025.  He was born in South Bend, IN on November 29, 1982, to James and Donna (Helman) Hettmansperger, who survive him.

Jimmy is also survived by his sisters, Stephanie Hettmansperger and Michelle Hettsmansperger; niece, Jasmine Branson; aunt, Rhonda Weaver; and an extended host...

Aaron C. Gillespie

Aaron C. Gillespie

Oct 27, 2025

Aaron C. Gillespie, 55, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly at his home on Monday, October 27, 2025, at 3:10 p.m.

He was born on December 26, 1969, in Bowling Green, Ohio, to William Sherman Gillespie of Elkhart and Cheryl E. "Shari" (Paul J.) Peery of Weston, Ohio.

Aaron is also survived by his...

Eunice Joy (Wilson)  Ball

Eunice Joy (Wilson) Ball

Oct 27, 2025

Eunice Joy Ball, 101, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 27, 2025, surrounded by family at Brentwood Assisted Living Community in Elkhart.

Born on November 2, 1923, in rural Elkhart County to Moses and Josephine (Gardner) Wilson, Eunice lived a long, full life that spanned more than a century of history, hard work, and humor.

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Steven Steele

Steven Steele

Oct 26, 2025

Pastor Steven Steele, 69, of Jones, Michigan went home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, October 26, 2025.

The second youngest of fourteen children, Steven was born on December 12, 1955, in Niles, Michigan, to the late Alvin and Doris (Brown) Steele.

On August 5, 1978, he married the love of his...

Melvin E. Thimlar

Melvin E. Thimlar

Oct 26, 2025

Melvin E. Thimlar, 97, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Esther's House in Elkhart, IN. He was born in Albion, IN on July 2, 1928, to the late Cletus and Marie (Jackson) Thimlar.

Melvin is also preceded in death by his wife, Claire (Wegznowski)Thimlar; brothers, Theodore, Frank, Donald, Robert, R.D., and Lee Thimlar;...

Sanit (Pansri)  Walter

Sanit (Pansri) Walter

Oct 20, 2025

Sanit Walter,74, of Elkhart, died at 1:27 am Monday, October 20, 2025 in her home, succumbing to a brave 3-year battle with Cancer.

Sanit was born in Thailand on December 5, 1950 to her parents Wan and Emay Pansri. She married her present husband, Bob Walter, on September 12, 1986.

She is preceded in death...

Michelle Angela (Varanelli)  Whitmyer

Michelle Angela (Varanelli) Whitmyer

Oct 18, 2025

Michelle A. Whitmyer, 70, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 8:54 p.m. at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart, following an extended illness. Though her health had grown fragile, Michelle's heart remained strong, filled with the love she held for her family and the joy she found in life's simple, beautiful moments.

She...

Freelove Arnold

Freelove Arnold

Oct 11, 2025

Freelove Arnold, 97, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Belltower Health and Rehabilitation in Granger, IN. She was born on September 30, 1928, in Wolcolttville, IN to Vera (Hanes) and James Himes where she grew up in a lively family with 3 sisters and 6 brothers.

On March 7, 1947, she married the love...

Lenore Evelyn (Dymak)  Clark

Lenore Evelyn (Dymak) Clark

Oct 11, 2025

Lenore Evelyn (Dymak) Clark, 88, was called to her heavenly home on Saturday, October 11 th . She felt blessed to spend her last weeks with "the girls" as she called her new housemates at The Caring Cottage Senior Living house in South Bend.

Lenore was born in South Bend on May 3, 1937, to Joseph and...

Angelique "Angie" Marie Nielsen

Angelique "Angie" Marie Nielsen

Oct 10, 2025

Angelique "Angie" Marie Nielsen, 72, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025 at The Waters of Wakarusa.

Angie was born on March 2, 1953 in Yuma, AZ and was raised by Luke Herring along with her mother, Ardys (Hamilton) Herring.

Angie is survived by her children, Gina (Max) Kline, Klaus (Pauline) Grose,...

Mikey Angel Garcia, Jr.

Mikey Angel Garcia, Jr.

Oct 10, 2025

Miguel "Mikey" Angel Garcia, Jr., 38, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 10, 2025.

Mikey was born on May 30, 1987 in Elkhart, IN to Miguel Angel Garcia Sr, and Christine Michelle (Fox) Garcia. He was married to the love of his life, Ashlee Smith-Garcia on December 2, 2017 in Goshen, IN.

Mikey...

Thomas Michael Spry

Thomas Michael Spry

Oct 9, 2025

Thomas "Tom" Michael Spry, 76, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at his home.

Tom was born on February 12, 1949 in Elkhart, IN to the late, Lester J. Spry, Sr. and Violet M. (Hartranft) Spry. He married the love of his life, Cathy Lynn (McIntire) Spry on Aug.14, 1971. She passed away on...

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