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Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Michael Joseph O'Connell

Michael Joseph O'Connell

Dec 13, 2023

Michael Joseph O'Connell, 81, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at his home surrounded by loving family. He was born on November 5, 1942, in Montgomery, WV, to the late Andrew Jr. and Arabelle (Garrage) O'Connell.

Michael is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth Ann (Nitchell) O'Connell of Elkhart; children, Duane (Martha) O'Connell of...

Margie Louise Fisher

Margie Louise Fisher

Dec 12, 2023

Margie Louise Fisher, 86, of Elkhart, died Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Elkhart Meadows. Louise, as she was fondly known to family and friends, was born on September 16, 1937 in Jasper, Alabama to the late Marlin and Gladys (Harris) Lay and later married Charles W. Fisher Sr. on April 6, 1957. He passed away in 1983. In addition...

Geraldine "Geri" Elizabeth Turner

Geraldine "Geri" Elizabeth Turner

Dec 12, 2023

Geraldine E. Turner, 87, formerly of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Cardinal Nursing & Rehabilitation in South Bend.

Geri was born in Tulloma, TN on February 21, 1936 to the late, Raymond and Winnifred (McCullough) Turner.

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Sherry Stuck; brothers and sisters, Raymond H....

James "Jim" Millard Lau

James "Jim" Millard Lau

Dec 11, 2023

James M. "Jim" Lau, 89, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, at Hubbard Hill. He was born on April 17, 1934, in Elkhart to the late Walter and Martha (Marutz) Lau.

Jim was also preceded in death by his first wife, Marilyn J. (Reed) Lau; brother, Robert Lau; and faithful canine companion, Sammy. He...

William Charles "Bill" Devan

William Charles "Bill" Devan

Dec 11, 2023

William "Bill" Charles Devan, 81, of Nappanee, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, at Goshen Hospital. He was born on December 31, 1941, in Salem, OH, to the late Wilbur and Mildred (Nolan) Devan.

Bill is survived by his loving children, Pamela (Shean) Strong, and Thomas "Tom" (Kristi) DeVan; grandchildren, Tim, Chris, Sam, Steven, Jenn (Bob),...

Thomas Edward Reece "Tom" Crowder

Thomas Edward Reece "Tom" Crowder

Dec 9, 2023

Thomas Edward Reece Crowder, 74, of Goshen, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at his home.

Tom was born in Gallatin, TN to the late James Edward Crowder and Beulah Mae (Hutchison) Crowder. Tom married the love of his life, Cathy (Meadows) Crowder on April 13, 2019 in Goshen.

He is preceded in death...

Valerie Ruby Vera (Sowle)  Fisher

Valerie Ruby Vera (Sowle) Fisher

Dec 9, 2023

Valerie Ruby Vera (Sowle) Fisher, 64, of Elkhart, came to rest on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at home, with her loving family by her side.

She was born on February 8, 1959 in Amsterdam, NY at Saint Mary's Hospital to Joseph and Norma Sowle. Valerie was raised in upstate New York with her four siblings.

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Roberta "Bobbie" Jeanne (Ocker)  Taylor

Roberta "Bobbie" Jeanne (Ocker) Taylor

Dec 8, 2023

Roberta Jeanne Taylor, lovingly and professionally known as Bobbie, died December 8, 2023, in Houston, TX, at age 80. Bobbie's health had steadily declined after she suffered a stroke in July of 2020. She is survived by her son Geoff Fieldbinder, daughter Lara Fieldbinder, and granddaughter Frances Steen. Bobbie was born September 3, 1943, in Elkhart, IN to Robert...

James "Bo" Edward Lane

James "Bo" Edward Lane

Dec 7, 2023

James "Bo" E. Lane, 70, of Elkhart, passed away due to a battle with Cancer at the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, Earnestine M. Raclin House.

He is preceded in death by his parents Billy and Verline Lane, Edna Carter and Joyce Surry.

Bo leaves to cherish daughters, Latrissa Lane, Felicia Lane, DeCarla (John)...

Gary Devon Markley

Gary Devon Markley

Dec 7, 2023

Gary Devon Markley, 67, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at his home. He was born on January 24, 1956, in Elkhart, to the late Raymond and Mary (Overhulser) Markley.

Gary is survived by his children, Ryan Markley and Tammy (Rich) Kazmierczak; numerous grandchildren; a few great-grandchildren; and a loving host of extended...

James Elidge Pritchard

James Elidge Pritchard

Dec 5, 2023

Mr. James Elidge Pritchard, 30, of Goshen, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 1:03 am after being struck by a train at a railroad crossing in Goshen.

He was born in Nacogdoches, Texas on November 7, 1993 to George A. Pritchard of Elkhart and Tammy R. (Hickle) Pritchard of Bristol, and is survived by his...

Henrietta (Kozubik)  Mccaul

Henrietta (Kozubik) Mccaul

Dec 5, 2023

Henrietta McCaul, 94, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Greenleaf Health Campus.

Henrietta was born on July 8, 1929 in North Judson, IN to John and Marie (Zugar) Kozubik.

She married the love of her life, Bruce Edward McCaul on October 24, 1959 in North Judson. He passed away on...

Edith "Renee" (Barrentine)  Harris Bergerson

Edith "Renee" (Barrentine) Harris Bergerson

Dec 3, 2023

Edith "Renee" (Barrentine) Harris Bergerson, 82, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Greenleaf Health Campus surrounded by loving family. She was born on March 23, 1941, in Birmingham, AL, to the late James Clarence and Edith R. (Hicks) Barrentine. On January 19, 1963, Renee married the late Bobby Ray Harris in Elkhart. He passed away...

Virginia Ellen (Crise)  Trost

Virginia Ellen (Crise) Trost

Dec 1, 2023

Mrs. Virginia Ellen Trost, 87, of Goshen, passed away peacefully at her home with her family at her side on Friday, December 1, 2023 at 12:50 am following an extended illness.

She was born in Elkhart on January 28, 1936 to the late Reverends Cleo W. and Esther (Wade) Crise. On August 20, 1958 she married Marvin...

Randall Dwight "Randy" Hooley

Randall Dwight "Randy" Hooley

Nov 30, 2023

Mr. Randall Dwight "Randy" Hooley, 81, of Middlebury, passed away peacefully and comfortably at Elkhart Place Assisted Living Center in Elkhart on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 6:55 am following an extended illness.

He was born in Elkhart on February 6, 1942 to the late Dan and Bessie (Miller) Hooley and is survived by several children, grandchildren...

Bradley K. Warlick

Bradley K. Warlick

Nov 29, 2023

Bradley K. ''Brad'' Warlick, 61, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born in South Bend, IN on January 11, 1962, to the late Louis Warlick Jr. and to Carol Warlick (Wilson), who survives.

Brad is survived by his three children, Tanner (Kaitlyn) Warlick, Justin Duffey and Amber Warlick;...

Gary Alec Henderson

Gary Alec Henderson

Nov 29, 2023

Gary Alec Henderson, a beloved landscape architect and the owner of New Acre Landscaping, passed away on a snowy sunny morning at home on November 29, 2023, at the age of 81, holding hands with family. He was born on January 10, 1942, in Toronto, Ontario, to his late parents, Grant Alexander Henderson and Mary Lorraine (Blair).

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Edward "Ed" E. Mamoran Sr.

Edward "Ed" E. Mamoran Sr.

Nov 27, 2023

Edward Eugene Mamoran

August 5, 1930 – November 27, 2023

Our beloved patriarch, Edward E. Mamoran entered into God's Kingdom on November 27th in Mishawaka, Indiana

He was born to Katie Mamoran Paxton in Charleston, WV on August 5, 1930. He grew up in Shrewsbury, WV and graduated from East Bank High School,...

Arthur Ray "Art" Duncan Iii

Arthur Ray "Art" Duncan Iii

Nov 27, 2023

Mr. Arthur Roy "Art" Duncan III, 75, of Elkhart, was discovered passed away at his home on Monday, November 27, 2023 at 6:35 pm. He had been in ill health.

He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on February 7, 1948 to the late Arthur Roy and Evelyn Ruth (Kieber) Duncan, Jr., and is survived by his brother...

Patricia Ann "Pat" Twitchell

Patricia Ann "Pat" Twitchell

Nov 24, 2023

Ms. Patricia Ann "Pat" Twitchell, 81, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 24, 2023 at 1:35 am at Eastlake Nursing and Rehabilitation following an extended illness.

She was born in Elkhart on January 28, 1942 to the late Charles and Aline (Meyer) Sanders. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Kent A. Twitchell,...

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