Obituaries

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...

Dec 31, 2023

Nancy E. Shelley, 78, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly to be with the Lord at her residence on Sunday, December 31, 2023. She was born in Champaign, IL on July 5, 1945, to the late Francis and Isabelle (McDaniel) Ward.

Nancy is also preceded in death by her loving husband, Ervin Shelley; former spouse, Hawk Eash; and...

Dec 29, 2023

Ms. Beverly Jean "Bev" Wilson, 89, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Elkhart General Hospital on Friday, December 29, 2023 at 8:55 pm.

She was born on August 9, 1934 in New Paris to the late Carl A. and Ruth (Adams) Wilson and was the loving sister Carol A. Warlick and Phyllis A. (John)...

Dec 29, 2023

Mr. Steven Edward "Steve" Hahn, 49, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, December 29, 2023 at 6:25 pm. He had been experiencing some health issues in the recent past and, despite all, Steve's family and church community are rejoicing in his homecoming to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, during this Holiest of seasons.

Dec 27, 2023

James O. "Jim" Comadoll, 63, of Elkhart, passed away on December 27, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on January 21, 1960, to the late Cecil Comadoll Sr. and Barbara (Wogaman) Bowen.

Jim was also preceded in death by his brothers, Cecil Comadoll Jr. and Daniel Comadoll; sister, Connie Dalton; and loving canine companions, Bud,...

Dec 26, 2023

Nancy Lee (Zimmerman) DeRosa, 64 of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday Morning, December 26, 2023 at her residence. Nancy was born October 25, 1959 in Flint, Michigan to the late Daniel L. and Barbara R. (Kline) Zimmerman. Survivors include her Husband of 22 years Carlo V. DeRosa whom she married September 28, 2001; daughter Kacey Kilmer; step daughter Karlie...

Dec 25, 2023

Ms. Donna Kay Schmucker, 65, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, December 25, 2023, at 1:17 am. She had been experiencing some health issues in the recent past and, despite all, Donna's family rejoiced her entrance into Heaven on such a special and Holy day.

She was born in Elkhart...

Dec 24, 2023

Mr. Johnny Lee Jason "Jason" Wood, 54, of Elkhart, passed away in the early morning of Sunday, December 24, 2023 near Bremen, Indiana.

He was born in Gwinnett County, Georgia on September 26, 1969 to the late Johnny and Ruby (Collins) Wood and is also preceded in death by a wife, Tracie Yaratch Wood, and siblings David...

Dec 24, 2023

Norma K. Wilson-Replogle, 76, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at her residence. She was born on September 21, 1947.  She is preceded in death by her parents and her son, Marty Russell.

In accordance with Norma's wishes, cremation was chosen and will take place at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin...

Dec 23, 2023

Henry "Pete" House, Sr., 78, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital.

Pete was born in Lambert, MS on December 12, 1945 to the late Thomas and Nehoma (Jones) House. Pete married the love of his life, Ora Lee (Williams) House on April 1, 1967.

He is preceded in...

Dec 22, 2023

Joseph Richard "Joe" Plank, 79, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023, at his home. He was born on July 6, 1944, in Elkhart, to the late Theodore "Ted" and Naomi (Hamlin) Plank. In October of 1980, he married the love of his life, Sandy Dentino, in Saugatuck, MI.

Joe is survived by his loving...

Dec 18, 2023

Timothy Charles Manning "Timmy" 66, of Goshen, passed away at 6:50 p.m. on Monday, December 18, 2023 at Goshen Hospital. Timmy was born into a loving family on January 21, 1957, in Chicago to Charles D. Manning, deceased, and Mary (Suffern) Manning. He is survived by his mother Mary Manning, Siblings, brothers, Charles (Kari), Shawn (Lori Bell), John (Sheila)...

Dec 18, 2023

Harriet "Gidget" Porter, 76, formerly of Tomahawk, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023 at her home in Elkhart, IN.

Harriet was born on January 24, 1947 in Columbus, OH to the late Carmen and Caterina "Kay" (Luciano) Eternicka. She was married to her husband Pete Porter, who passed away in 2017.

She is...

Dec 17, 2023

Alan F. Hawkins, age 71, peacefully fell asleep in death on Sunday, December 17, 2023. Alan was born on February 1, 1952 in Elkhart, Indiana to Woodrow and Leah Hawkins. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wonderful sister Marcia Irene Leal. On May 16, 1970 at the age of 18 he was baptized as one...

Dec 17, 2023

Paul "Doc" Watson, Jr., 62, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital.

Paul was born in Elkhart, IN on October 22, 1961 to the late, Paul G. Watson Sr., and Helen (Grant) Watson.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Helen; brother, Mark R. Cranmer and...

Dec 16, 2023

Mr. Jason Charles "Jay" Cripe, 49, of Elkhart, was found passed away at his home on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 2:30 pm. He had been experiencing some health issues in the recent past.

He was born in Clearwater, Florida on January 23, 1974 to the late Thomas Cripe and to Ms. Stephanie (Truex) Cripe, who still...

Dec 16, 2023

Ruby Lee (Pitts) Franklin Valle, also lovingly known as "Little Dugan", 86, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on June 23, 1937, in Dadeville, AL, to the late J.W. and Jewell (Rape) Pitts.

Ruby is survived by her loving daughter, Dawn (Joe) Egenlauf; grandchildren, Frank, Joey, Wesley,...

Dec 15, 2023

Sue Ellen Grieb, 73 of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023, at 11:30 pm at Elkhart General Hospital following an extended illness.

She was born in Elkhart on January 17, 1950, to the late Harold S. Grieb and Margaret A. Grieb, who survives in Elkhart.

Also surviving is her sister Ann R. (Mark)...

Dec 15, 2023

Dayved A. Watts, 64, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023, at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart. He was born in Elkhart on February 26, 1959, to the late William Watts and Virginia (Imus) Watts, who survives him.

Dayved is also survived by his son, William "Austin" Hunter Watts; brothers, Tommy (Roxanne) Watts...

Dec 14, 2023

Mr. LeRoy N. "Roy" Carrick, Sr., 99, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 3:39 pm at Elkhart General Hospital.

He was born in Elkhart on December 11, 1924 to the late Nubern and Gladys (Galbreath) Carrick, Sr. On February 1, 1947, he married Ruth V. (Vaughn) in Elkhart. She...