Obituaries
Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries
Michael Allen "Mike" Mccavitt, Sr.
Jan 24, 2024
Mr. Michael Allen McCavitt, Sr., 82, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 8:10 am in the comfort of the home he and his loving wife, Tressie, built together decades ago.
He was born on July 11, 1941 in Elkhart to the late Clifford and Geraldine (Southworth) McCavitt and was...
Marlene Kay (Tyson) Phenis
Jan 23, 2024
ELKHART: Marlene Kay Phenis, 84, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, January 23, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital, surrounded by love and her family. Marlene was born on November 21, 1939 in Goshen to the late Oscar R. and Harriet Emily (Freer) Tyson. She married Carl Andrew Phenis on April 28, 1991 in Goshen, Carl passed away October 21, 2011....
Gale D. York
Jan 20, 2024
Gale Denise (Modjeska) York, 65, passed away Saturday, January 20th, 2024 in South Bend where she had been a resident for the last 4 months.
Gale was born on May 3, 1958 in Phelps, Wisconsin to Roy and Eleanor Bessen. She grew up in Trout Creek, MI where she proudly lived as a "Yooper" until she moved...
Thomas Dale "Tom" Searing
Jan 20, 2024
Thomas Dale "Tom" Searing, 67, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Brickyard Healthcare's Elkhart Campus. He was born on December 13, 1956, in Fort Wayne, IN, to the late Robert Searing and Margaret (Hughes) DuPree.
Tom is survived by his children, Virginia (Timothy) Maschman of Daykin, NE, Lacey Schoenbeck of Western, NE, and...
Deborah Leigh (Bauer) "Debbie" Bauer
Jan 20, 2024
Deborah Leigh "Debbie" Bauer, 60, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at her home surrounded by loving family. She was born on June 2, 1963, in Logansport, IN, to the late John W. "Bill" and Lois Mary (Brooks) Bauer.
Debbie survived by her loving daughters, Christina (James) Maloyed, Amanda Mary, Jennifer (Beau Donovan) Terry,...
Patricia Ann (Rust) Hartman
Jan 20, 2024
Patricia Ann Hartman, 88, of Elkhart Indiana, passed peacefully on January 20, at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart, IN, where she valiantly struggled with Alzheimer's. Her husband, Jack whom she was married to for 65 years passed away on February 27, 2023. Patricia Ann Rust was born June 5th, 1935 in Portage, Ohio to Robert Rust and Leona Knapp....
Larry Brayan Hernandez Molina
Jan 19, 2024
Larry Brayan Hernández Molina, de 30 años, de Elkhart, falleció repentinamente el viernes 19 de enero de 2024 en el Hospital General de Elkhart.
Larry nació el 14 de mayo de 1993, hijo de Victoriano Hernández Ferrufino y MarÃa Santos Molina en Catacamas, Olancho, Honduras.
Le sobreviven sus hijos, Youzen Ekdiel Hernandez Cortez y Frida...
Ida Lavern "Granny" Williams
Jan 18, 2024
Ida "Granny" Lavern Williams, of Elkhart, passed away just a couple weeks short of her 93rd birthday on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Ida was born on January 31, 1931 in Elkhart, IN to Myron and Amanda (Hostetler) Newell. She married the love of her life Charles "Bud" J. Williams Jr. in...
Victoria Lynn "Vicci" Moore
Jan 18, 2024
Victoria "Vicci" Lynn Moore, 67, of Elkhart passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Majestic Care in Goshen Indiana. Vicci was born August 11, 1957 in Elkhart to Richard and Nancy (Cook) Moore. Vicci was preceded in death by paternal grandparents Charles and Marie Bartlett and maternal grandparents Edmund and Velda Cook, infant son Jeremy Edward Moore and aunts...
Francine Elaine Roby
Jan 17, 2024
Ms. Francine E. Roby, 66, of Bristol, passed away peacefully following some health issues at The Maples at Waterford Crossing in Goshen on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 6:00 pm. She was born on January 24, 1957 in Gary, Indiana to the late Veola Roby DeNeal and James Ledbetter, and raised by Samuel DeNeal Sr.
Francine is...
William John "Bill" Macioce, Jr.
Jan 17, 2024
ELKHART: William John "Bill" Macioce Jr., 46, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday evening January 17, 2024 at his home. Bill was born on May 13, 1977 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Bill and Florence Elsie (Duessel) Macioce Sr. In addition to his parents, a brother Keith Brian Simanovich, preceded him in death. He is survived by his children,...
Rick Lynn "Ricky" Holt
Jan 17, 2024
Rick Lynn "Ricky" Holt, 71, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Center for Hospice Care's Esther House. He was born on March 1, 1952, in Trumann, AR, to the late Geraldine Holt. Ricky is survived by a loving host of ADEC family and friends, who all adored him and his zest for life.
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Sanita R. (Fiorentino) Cripe
Jan 16, 2024
ELKHART: Sanita Rita Cripe, 94, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at Center for Hospice Care-Esther's House, Elkhart. Sanita was born on April 26, 1929 in Elkhart to the late Pasquale and Antoniette (Catapano) Fiorentino. She married her true love and best friend Dean L. Cripe on June 2, 1951 at St. Vincent dePaul Catholic...
Bonnie Jean Speicher
Jan 15, 2024
Bonnie Jean Speicher, 90, passed away peacefully January 15, 2024 at Hubbard Hill in Elkhart, IN.
She was born on January 20, 1933 in Elizabeth, Indiana to Ruby and Edgar Morgan. Her husband, Donald Speicher, preceded her in death in 2016. Bonnie was also preceded in death by her three sisters, Pearl, Ruth, and Darlene, and her...
Thomas Earl "Tom" Spesshardt
Jan 13, 2024
Thomas "Tom" Earl Spesshardt, 92, of Edwardsburg, MI, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart, IN. He was born on August 10, 1931, in Elkhart to the late Earl Ervin and Pearl M. (Hafer) Spesshardt. He was a graduate of Elkhart High School, class of 1950.
Tom was also preceded in...
Brian Keith "Dr. Crash" Mccrary
Jan 13, 2024
It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of our dear coworker and friend, Brian Keith "Sailboat Brian" (aka "Dr. Crash") McCrary. Brian fought a courageous battle against cancer, displaying unwavering strength and resilience throughout his journey. He passed away in the comfort of his own home on Saturday, January 13,...
Eddie Joe Hoelyfield, Sr.
Jan 10, 2024
Mr. Eddie Joe Hoelyfield, Sr., 83, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Creekside Village in Granger on Wednesday, January 10, 2023 at 12:38 pm.
He was born on January 13, 1940 in Hope, Arkansas to the late Wilbur and Beolar (Brown) Hoelyfield and was the loving husband of Sharon (Bryson) Hoelyfield, who survives Eddie...
Laurence "Larry" John Izak
Jan 10, 2024
Laurence "Larry" John Izak, 71, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at his home.
Larry was born on September 2, 1952 in Gary, IN to the late, Theodore "Ted" and Lucille (Zale) Izak.
He is preceded in death by his father, Ted; daughter, Jaime Chesney; and mother of his children, Deborah K....
Donna Mae (Soderbloom) Townsend
Jan 5, 2024
Donna Mae (Soderbloom) Townsend, 69, of Bristol, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on February 24, 1954, in Iron River, MI, to the late Carl and Florence (Flaschberger) Soderbloom.
Donna is survived by her loving daughter, Brandie (Mitch Majewski) Hurd; grandchildren, Gregory (Jade Burkholder) Hurd, Tyghten Majewski, and Jimmie,...
Susanne G. (Bangert) Martin
Jan 1, 2024
Susanne Gail (Bangert) Martin, 79, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024, at East Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation. She was born on June 17, 1944, in Galveston, TX, to the late Erwin and Caroline (Knehans) Bangert.
Susanne is survived by her children, Keith (Lisa) Martin of Elkhart, Mari (Michael) Ritoch of Irvine, CA, and Laura...
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