Obituaries

Mar 31, 2024

James Neal "Jelly" Jellison, 80, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Easter Morning, March 31, 2024 at 3:33 am while convalescing at Eastlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Elkhart.

He was born in Elkhart on May 27, 1943 to the late Wavelyn D. "Donald" Jellison and Evelyn Lucille Cartwright. He is also preceded by...

Mar 28, 2024

Justin Myers "Justy Burger" Badman, 47, of White Pigeon, Michigan, passed away Thursday morning, March 28, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. Justin was born on November 08, 1976 in Elkhart, Indiana to Craig Allen and Sandra Lynn "Sandy" (Myers) Badman. They survive, as well as his brother Nathan Allen Badman; niece, Brittney (Brandon) Shriver; two loving uncles and...

Mar 28, 2024

Carlor Yvonne "Tiny" Carroll, 59, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully but suddenly at her home on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 9:36 pm following a probable cardiac event. Born in Chicago on May 10, 1964, she was the daughter of the late Anderson Kyle, Jr. and Alma Pullian.

Surviving Tiny is her beloved significant other Melvin Williams,...

Mar 27, 2024

Tracy C. Kirts, 59, of Bristol, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at her residence. She was born on September 12, 1964, in Bremen, IN to Richard and Sandra (Crane) Baughman.

Tracy is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Thomas Kirts; her children, Thomas L. Kirts III and Mackenzie (Ryan Smythe) Prathaftakis; grandchildren, Kameron...

Mar 26, 2024

Mr. Robert L. "Bob" Kuhn, 81, of Edwardsburg, passed away peacefully of natural causes at his home on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 9:07 am. He was born in Elkhart on July, 11, 1942, to the late William L. and Lillian F. (Stryker) Kuhn, and is survived by his sister, Linda Vore.

Bob worked the majority of...

Mar 25, 2024

Doyne Franklin "Speedy" Parker, 88, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, at East Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation. He was born on October 4, 1935, in Cotton Plant, AR, to the late Benjamin Franklin and Mattie Lillian (Crafford) Parker. On June 29, 1958, Speedy married the love of his life, Addaline Heffner, in Elkhart.

Speedy...

Mar 23, 2024

Mary E. (Watts) Clemans, 86, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at her home.

Mary was born on November 9, 1937 in Elkhart to the late, Charles and Wenonah (Atkinson) Mabie. Mary was married to Louis K. Watts for 35 years and following his death on November 23, 1989, she re-married Robert Clemans, Sr.,...

Mar 22, 2024

Patricia, "Packrat Pat" Yeater left this Earth in the same divine way she lived her life-gently and peacefully. Pat was born in Elkhart on September 24, 1941 to Stella and William Crain. Her grandparents Easter and Fred Wigent loved and cared for her while her dad Bill served in the war and earned his college degree. In 1955 Pat...

Mar 22, 2024

Christen (Chris) S. Michael, 64 of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024. He was born on July 8, 1959 in Bryan, OH to the late Richard D. Michael and Linda R. (Stauffer) Sponseller. Chris was a former resident of Ney, OH and graduated from Fairview High School.

Chris is survived by his wife of 37...

Mar 21, 2024

Janice J. Robison, 89, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at The Brickyard, Elkhart Care Center. She was born in Pierceton, IN on December 4, 1934, to the late Floyd and Bertha (McGuire) Atchison.

Janice is also preceded in death by her husband, Orville William Robison; son, Daniel Robison; brothers, Harry, Don, Floyd Jr.,...

Mar 18, 2024

Mrs. Patsy Jean Davis, 69, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Woodland Manor Nursing Facility in Elkhart on Monday, March 18, 2024 at 1:16 pm following some on-going health issues.

Patsy was born in Mansfield, Ohio on October 4, 1954 to the late Cornell and Sarah K. Davis and is survived by her former spouse and father...

Mar 17, 2024

Larry Vernon Staggs, 86, of Goshen, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Majestic Care in Goshen. He was born in Indianapolis on August 9, 1937, to the late Vernon and Nadine Staggs.

He is also preceded in death by his son, Todd Randall Staggs; brothers, Stanley, Jim, Rodney, and Steve Staggs; sisters, Karen Britton-Fletcher and...

Mar 17, 2024

Willow Sage Blake of Edwardsburg, MI passed away too soon on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at the tender age of 5.5 months.

Willow was born in Niles, MI. She is the youngest sibling to her brother, Grayson Blake and sister, Dorthy Blake.

She is survived by her mother, Caitlin Blake; grandparents, Tamara (Lawrence) Roberts and...

Mar 16, 2024

Mr. Donald Harold Barbee, Sr., 84, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 3:42 pm while convalescing at Elkhart General Hospital.

Don was born in Paris, Kentucky on August 7, 1939 to the late J.L. and Gladys (Harper) Barbee, and married the love of his life, Shirley J. (Streetman), on...

Mar 15, 2024

John Joseph Reedy, 67, of Middlebury, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 15, 2024, at his home with his loving wife by his side. He was born on July 17, 1956, in Terre Haute, to the late Donald A. and Virginia (Trout) Reedy. On June 17, 1978, John married the love of his life, Catherine S. "Cathy" Harris, in...

Mar 15, 2024

Darann (Meredith) Pontius, 62, of Elkhart, IN passed away after an extended illness on Friday, March 15, 2024 surrounded by her family.

Darann was born in South Bend, Indiana on August 5, 1961, to Robert L. Meredith and Coralie J. (Powell) Meredith.

Darann was preceded in death by her father Robert L. Meredith, brother Mark...

Mar 13, 2024

Gregory S. McKrill, a lifelong resident of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at home, listening to his beloved Gospel music on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at the age of 64.

He was the son of the late Warren and Louise (Berkey) McKrill and is survived by his sister Pam (Timothy) Amerman of Elkhart.

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Mar 11, 2024

Mary (Bernice) Goorhouse passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by those who loved her on Monday, March 11th, 2024. She was born in Athens, AL on January 2, 1947.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Cletus and Mary Harrison; and her brother, Thomas Harrison. She is survived by her husband, Terry Goorhouse; three daughters,...

Mar 11, 2024

Mr. Robert Wayne "Bob" Jacobs, 86, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Monday, March 11, 2024 at 1:24pm following a trip to Elkhart General Hospital ER with a sudden illness.

Bob, also lovingly known as "Wayne" to his immediate family, was born in Lake City, Arkansas to the late Clyde and Lorena (Hall) Jacobs and then...

Mar 10, 2024

Thomas Joseph "Tommy" Hutkins, 72, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Tommy was born on November 20, 1951 in Elkhart, to the late Bertram and Mary Rose (Collins) Hutkins. In addition to his parents, brother William C. "Bill" Hutkins and sister Margaret R. Rose preceded him in death....