Kenneth Shane "Kenny" Tubicsak
Oct 16, 2023
Mr. Kenneth "Kenny" Shane Tubicsak, 32, of Elkhart, was found passed away at his home on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 5:59 pm.
He was born in Three Rivers, Michigan on February 15, 1991 to Kenny (Debra) Weinberg of Apache Junction, Arizona and Ginger Wells who survives at home.
Also surviving is his sister, Brandy...
Alvin Ralph Eggers
Oct 16, 2023
Alvin Ralph Eggers, 71, of Elkhart, formerly of St. Louis, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023 at 2:50 p.m. at Elkhart General Hospital. Â Alvin was born on January 28, 1952 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late William and Felicia (Kaminiski) Eggers. Alvin is survived by his two sons, William R. "Bill" Eggers, and Robert RJ (Elizabeth) Eggers, and...
Kathy Lorraine Kovatch
Oct 15, 2023
Kathy Lorraine Kovatch, 72, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. She was born on August 15, 1951, in Elkhart, to the late John and Mary Alice (Defreese) Kovatch.
Kathy is survived by her loving son, Nicholas "Nick" (Susanna Melone) Kovatch of South Bend; brother, Jon (Penny)...
Raymond E. Chandler
Oct 15, 2023
Raymond E. Chandler, 80, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Woodland Manor in Elkhart.
Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St. in Elkhart.
Danny Duane Hankins
Oct 14, 2023
Danny Duane Hankins, 60, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 12:16 in the afternoon at his home while recovering from surgery he had that Friday.
He was born in South Bend on February 23, 1963 to the late Larry L. Hankins and Andrea J. (Murray) Starkweather and is also preceded in death by...
Kimberly Gail (Good) "Kim" Vessels
Oct 14, 2023
Kimberly "Kim" Gail (Good) Vessels, 65, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Woodland Manor. She was born on September 18, 1958, in Rensselaer, IN, to the late Ralph and Beverly (Ropp) Good.
Kim is survived by her siblings, Pamela "Pam" Huff of Weston, FL, Jackie Smith of Michigan City, IN, Doren Good of...
Robert "Bob" L. Forgey
Oct 14, 2023
The Good Lord called Bob home on the morning of Saturday, October 14, 2023 in Elkhart.
Robert was born on April 19, 1937 in Elkhart, IN to the late, Harry and Evelyn (Dixon) Forgey. He was united in marriage by the love of his life, Elsie Lou (Wagner) Forgey on April 8, 1960 in Elkhart.
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John C. Law
Oct 13, 2023
John C. Law, 72, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, October 13, 2023 at Valley View Healthcare, after an extended illness. John was born on July 12, 1951 in Elkhart to the late Richard and Jama Cooke.
A son, daughter, and a brother survive John. John worked for Burgers Lawn Service for many years. He served for four...
Julie Ann Rittenhouse
Oct 10, 2023
Julie Rittenhouse, civic entrepreneur and committed citizen, exemplified the best versions of those words in 40 years improving the lives of Clevelanders. She passed away peacefully with family on October 11, 2023 in South Bend, Indiana.
Ms. Rittenhouse, 66, who arrived in Cleveland in 1982, helped transform St. Patrick Parish, Ohio City and Cleveland, crucially galvanizing the...
Patricia Lou (Morrison) Powell
Oct 8, 2023
Patricia Lou (Morrison) Powell, 76, of Elkhart, fought the good fight and passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on November 24, 1946, in Elkhart, to the late Floyd Sr. and Rosetta (Mabie) Morrison. On July 1, 1962, Patricia married the love of her life, Ronald "Ronnie" Powell Sr....
Brenda Kay (Reese) Thompson
Oct 8, 2023
On October 8, 2023, Brenda Kay Reese, 65, of Bristol, took the hand of Jesus as he escorted her to heaven following a brief battle with Cancer.
Brenda passed away along with her parents, Merle Reese and Betty Lou Reese and her sister, Nancy Reese.
Brenda was born in South Bend, IN on September 24,...
Bryan Kent Akers
Oct 7, 2023
Bryan K. Akers, 61, of Cougar, Washington (and formerly of Elkhart), passed away peacefully of natural causes at his home near Merrill Lake on Saturday, October 7, 2023.
He was born in Mishawaka on June 9, 1962 to Shirley Wenner Akers who survives him in Goshen.
Also surviving are his daughters Susan (Jason) deFerbrache of...
Daniel "Dan" Bruce Morton
Oct 7, 2023
OSCEOLA – Daniel Bruce Morton, 74, went to meet the Lord, October 7, 2023, with his family by his side. Born June 11, 1949, in South Bend, he was the son of the late Aloysius and Grace Krakowski. After his mother's remarriage to Bob Morton, Daniel was adopted. He was a graduate of the Clay High School class of...
Katherine A. "Kathy" Freel
Oct 6, 2023
Katherine A. "Kathy" Freel, 59, of Granger, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 6, 2023, at her home. She was born on August 18, 1964, in Concord, CA to the late Alton Wayne Carmon and Barbara June (Dutey) Carmon.
Kathy is survived by her daughters, Miranoctis (Quintin Bartylla) Freel and Stephanie Rhiannon (Robert Doan) Freel; brother, Michael...
Steven D. "Steve" Baird
Oct 6, 2023
Mr. Steven D. "Steve" Baird, 69, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully within the confines of his beloved northside home following an extended illness. His family was at his side. Steve had built that home by himself with his own two hands, and it made him content to be blessed to pass away there.
Steve was born in...
Jeffrey Paul "Jeff" Faulkner
Oct 5, 2023
Jeffrey Paul "Jeff" Faulkner, 72, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Elkhart General Hospital on Thursday, October 5, 2023 following an extended illness.
He was born in South Bend on October 3, 1951 to the late Paul Eugene and Leona May (Hawkins) Faulkner, who precedes him in death. On September 16, 1972, he married his sweetheart Linda...
Robert "Bob" Martin Sipe
Sep 29, 2023
SIPE, Robert Martin, A beloved brother and bon vivant, passed from this life on Friday, September 29, 2023, aged 68.
Bob was born in Brooklyn, New York, son of Ralph (deceased) and Miriam Sipe (deceased) on August 3, 1955. Bob lived in Hamilton, Ohio, from 1956 – 1966. He moved to Elkhart in 1966. Bob attended Elkhart...
John Lee Larkin
Sep 26, 2023
John L. Larkin, 67, of Elkhart, went to His Lord and Savior, Jesus on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at Valley View Healthcare in Elkhart.
John was born on July 23, 1956 in Sikeston, MO to the late Guy and Alberta Larkin.
John is preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Alberta Larkin, brother, Bobby...
Joan M. (Hann) Shirley
Sep 24, 2023
Joan M. Shirley, 77, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at the Elkhart home of her daughter on Sunday, September 24, 2023 following an extended illness.
She was born in Elkhart on November 8, 1945 to the late John Hann and Doloris (Sapen) Tyson. They precede her in death, along with Joan's son Jimmy Shirley who passed in...
Ms. Charlie M. Pulluaim
Sep 23, 2023
Ms. Charlie M. Pulluaim, 65, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 23, 2023 following an extended illness.
She was born in Jackson, Mississippi on January 6, 1958 to the late Charlie H. and Bessie (Hart) Pulluaim and was the loving mother of two precious daughters, Shamiko Grey of Elkhart and Nakia Grey...
