Obituaries
Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries
James "Jim" W. Tevlin
Sep 22, 2023
James W. "Jim" Tevlin, 60, of Edwardsburg, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 22, 2023, at South Bend Memorial Hospital. He was born in Elkhart on June 10, 1963, to the late Owen and Betty (Wogomon) Tevlin.
Jim is survived by his loving wife, whom he shared 27 years alongside, Jill Tevlin; daughters, Corrina (Michael) Stamper...
Gerald Joyhn "Jerry" Cozort
Sep 22, 2023
Gerald "Jerry" Joyhn Cozort, 81, of Mendon, MI, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 22, 2023, at his home surrounded by loving family. He was born on August 1, 1942, in Coloma, MI, to the late Lowell N. and Edna F. (Stuart) Cozort. In 1980, Jerry married the love of his life, Pamela "Pam" S. Foote, in Elkhart.
...Tom Melton Moser, Iii
Sep 21, 2023
Mr. Tom Melton Moser III, 44, of Elkhart, was cut down in the prime of his life by a senseless act of violence on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 3:24 am. Circumstances surrounding his passing are still being investigated locally.
Tom was born in Dallas, Texas on April 18, 1979 to the late Tom M. and Theresa...
Arthur "Art" William Mills
Sep 20, 2023
Arthur William Mills, 79, of Jones, MI, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Majestic Health of Goshen.
Art was born on February 20, 1944, in Elkhart, to the late Harry E. Mills Sr. and Doris Jean (Smith) Mills.
He is preceded in death by his sons, Doug and Robin Secor and brothers, Carl...
Carolyn "Judy" Judith (Gregg) Miller
Sep 19, 2023
Carolyn "Judy" Judith (Gregg) Miller, 87, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Hubbard Hill Estates surrounded by loving family. She was born on March 16, 1936, in Elkhart, to the late Raymond and Ruth (Shultz) Gregg. In 1960, Judy married the love of her life, Ernest Eugene Miller, whom she spent 60 wonderful years with...
Edward "Ed" L. Schumacher
Sep 18, 2023
Edward L. "Ed" Schumacher, 75, of Nappanee, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born in Elkhart on March 26, 1948, to the late Robert H. and Phyllis Fansler, who survives.
Ed is also survived by his daughter, Christina Winne; grandsons, Kaleb and Jacob Winne; honorary daughters, Heidi and Mary; honorary...
Robert M. Makela
Sep 13, 2023
Robert "Bob" M. Makela, 82, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at his home. He was born on November 10, 1940, in DeKalb, IL, to the late Toimi and Mayme (Saksa) Makela. On January 25, 1971, Bob married the love of his life, Mary J. Hintzsche, in Elkhart. She passed away in 2016 after 45 years...
Candelaria Flores
Sep 13, 2023
Candelaria Flores, 70, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at her home.
Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, IN 46514 is assisting the family.
An obituary will be posted soon.
Telissa Angel Willis
Sep 12, 2023
Telissa Angel Willis, 42, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on March 21, 1981, in Elkhart to the late Ronald P. Davis and Barbara Willis, who survives her.
Telissa is also survived by her brother, William P. Davis; uncles, Dale Willis...
Loycie Lee (Walston) Jernigan
Sep 10, 2023
Mrs. Loycie Lee Jernigan, 56, of Elkhart, passed away at the Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Department following a sudden illness on Sunday, September 10, 2023.
Loycie was born in Clackamas County, Oregon and was the daughter of the late Robert Walston and Beverly Settle. She later married Jeffery A. Jernigan in Elkhart, and he survives at home...
Robert "Bob" James Hasse
Sep 10, 2023
Robert "Bob" James Hasse, 90, of Elkhart, went home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, September 10, 2023. He was born on April 1, 1933, in Jersey City, NJ, to the late John David and Ethel Viola (Hall) Hasse. On October 6, 1956, Bob married the love of his life, Doris Helen Stann, in New York...
Frankie J. Mcqueary
Sep 9, 2023
Frankie Jay McQueary, 58, of Elkhart, passed away in the emergency room at Elkhart General Hospital on Saturday, September 9, 2023, following a sudden illness.
Frankie was born in Franklin, IN on July 7, 1965, and was the son of Arvil J. "Jay" (Onie) McQueary and Brenda (Pedigo) McQueary. Jay and Brenda both precede Frankie in death...
Sheila Mary Dibley
Sep 9, 2023
Sheila Mary Dibley, 90, residing in Elkhart, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023 at the Center for Hospice Care, Esther House, surrounded by her loving family. Sheila was born on October 4, 1932 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England to the late George Patrick and Edith Gwendolyn (Dancaster) Dibley. In addition to her parents, Brother and sister in law Michael and...
Maria Angelina Galeano Carias
Sep 8, 2023
Maria Angelina Galeano Carias, 76, of Goshen, passed away peacefully from an extended illness on Friday, September 8, 2023 at the home of her daughter while she was visiting from Honduras.
Maria was born in Puzunca, Honduras on August 23, 1947 and was born to the late Marcial de Jesus Galeano and Julia Carias Cebilla. Besides her...
Joan L. (Morse) Ward
Sep 4, 2023
Joan L. Ward, 87, formerly of Elkhart, IN passed away peacefully on Monday, September 4, 2023, at Addington Place of East Lake in Florida.
Joan was born on August 3, 1936 in Cassopolis, MI to the late Richard and Dorothy (Pletcher) Morse. She married the love of her life, Ralph Z. Ward, on December 12, 1954, in...
Madonna Ann (Richey) Muffley
Sep 4, 2023
Madonna Ann Muffley, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday September 4, 2023 at her home.
Madonna was born in Greenfield IN on November 19, 1972 to William "Bill" Richey and Phyllis (Bayliff) Richey.
She is preceded in death by her father, Bill Richey and brother, William S. "Bill" Richey.
Madonna is survived by...
Carolyn Susan (Rush) Goddard
Sep 4, 2023
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Carolyn Susan Goddard, 54, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 4, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital from injuries sustained in a car/pedestrian accident earlier in the week.
Carolyn was born on November 9, 1968 in Elkhart and was the first born daughter of the late Hugh M. and...
Forrest John "Foe" Macik
Sep 4, 2023
Foe John Michael Macik, 82, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital.
Foe was born on July 10, 1941 to the late, Michael Macik and Bernice (Myslyiwic) Macik in McKees Rocks, PA. He was married to Marion Faye (Cagle) Macik whom passed.
He is preceded in death by his...
Kenneth "Ken" Michael Shepherd
Sep 3, 2023
Kenneth "Ken" Michael Shepherd, 51, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at his home. He was born on September 14, 1971, in Warsaw, to Carrey Shepherd and Betty (Weber) De La Cruz. On July 19, 2019, Kenneth married his lifelong best friend, Barry Hyser, in Elkhart, whom he had spent over 30 wonderful years with before...
Benjamin Lee "Ben" Wright
Sep 2, 2023
Mr. Benjamin Lee "Ben" Wright, 47, of Edwardsburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.
Ben was born on August 22, 1976 in Elkhart to the late Kevin A. and Brenda K. (Baker) Pontius, who precede him in death along with his brother Jacob R. Wright.
Surviving Ben...
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