Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Michael Allen  "Mike" Mccavitt, Sr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 María Santos Molina en Catacamas, Olancho, Honduras.

Le sobreviven sus hijos, Youzen Ekdiel Hernandez Cortez y Frida...

Ida Lavern "Granny" Williams

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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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