Obituaries
Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries
Donald Harold "Don" Barbee, Sr.
Mar 16, 2024
Mr. Donald Harold Barbee, Sr., 84, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 3:42 pm while convalescing at Elkhart General Hospital.
Don was born in Paris, Kentucky on August 7, 1939 to the late J.L. and Gladys (Harper) Barbee, and married the love of his life, Shirley J. (Streetman), on...
John Joseph Reedy
Mar 15, 2024
John Joseph Reedy, 67, of Middlebury, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 15, 2024, at his home with his loving wife by his side. He was born on July 17, 1956, in Terre Haute, to the late Donald A. and Virginia (Trout) Reedy. On June 17, 1978, John married the love of his life, Catherine S. "Cathy" Harris, in...
Darann Darlene (Meredith) Pontius
Mar 15, 2024
Darann (Meredith) Pontius, 62, of Elkhart, IN passed away after an extended illness on Friday, March 15, 2024 surrounded by her family.
Darann was born in South Bend, Indiana on August 5, 1961, to Robert L. Meredith and Coralie J. (Powell) Meredith.
Darann was preceded in death by her father Robert L. Meredith, brother Mark...
Gregory Stephen "Greg" Mckrill
Mar 13, 2024
Gregory S. McKrill, a lifelong resident of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at home, listening to his beloved Gospel music on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at the age of 64.
He was the son of the late Warren and Louise (Berkey) McKrill and is survived by his sister Pam (Timothy) Amerman of Elkhart.
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Mary B. Goorhouse
Mar 11, 2024
Mary (Bernice) Goorhouse passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by those who loved her on Monday, March 11th, 2024. She was born in Athens, AL on January 2, 1947.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Cletus and Mary Harrison; and her brother, Thomas Harrison. She is survived by her husband, Terry Goorhouse; three daughters,...
Robert Wayne "Bob" Jacobs
Mar 11, 2024
Mr. Robert Wayne "Bob" Jacobs, 86, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Monday, March 11, 2024 at 1:24pm following a trip to Elkhart General Hospital ER with a sudden illness.
Bob, also lovingly known as "Wayne" to his immediate family, was born in Lake City, Arkansas to the late Clyde and Lorena (Hall) Jacobs and then...
Thomas Joseph Hutkins
Mar 10, 2024
Thomas Joseph "Tommy" Hutkins, 72, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Tommy was born on November 20, 1951 in Elkhart, to the late Bertram and Mary Rose (Collins) Hutkins. In addition to his parents, brother William C. "Bill" Hutkins and sister Margaret R. Rose preceded him in death....
Mona Jean (Torok) Postle
Mar 10, 2024
Mona Jean (Torok) Postle, 67, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on September 13, 1956, in Elkhart, to the late Stephen Torok and Ida May (Beggs) Trosper.
Mona is survived by her loving husband, James R. "Jim" Postle of Elkhart; children, John Allen (Christie) Cripe of Syracuse,...
Dudley Eugene Frantz
Mar 3, 2024
Dudley E. Frantz, 75, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born in Elkhart on August 7, 1948, to the late Harold and Meta L. (Dudley) Frantz.
Dudley is also preceded in death by his son, Ryan Frantz and brother, Don Frantz. He is survived by his loving wife,...
James Lee "Jim" "Lowlife" Baker
Mar 3, 2024
Mr. James Lee "Jim" Baker, 77, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes within the comfort of his own home on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 12:30 am. He had been in ill health.
He was born on July 13, 1946 in South Bend to the Late Olen and Mildred (Mack) Baker. On July 13, 2002,...
Shavone Renee Dunbar
Mar 2, 2024
Shavone Renee Dunbar, 41, of Elkhart and formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Edwardsburg, MI. She was born on October 13, 1982, in Chicago, IL, to the late Louis Williams and Helen Dunbar, who survives.
Shavone is survived by her loving children, Tatiana Jackson, Jeremiah Jackson, Christian Williams, Crystal Williams,...
Agnes Mary "Aggie" (Holmes) Ashcraft
Mar 2, 2024
Mrs. Agnes Mary "Aggie" Ashcraft, 95, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 8:45 pm while convalescing at the Greenleaf Living Center in Elkhart.
She was born on April 3, 1928 in Antrim, Michigan to the late Alex and Grace (Wood) Holmes. On February 11, 1949, she married V.C. "Buck"...
Robert Paul "Robbie" Wayt
Mar 1, 2024
Robert Paul "Robbie" Wayt, 70, of Syracuse and formerly of New Paris, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024, at The Waters of Syracuse Skilled Nursing Facility. He was born on October 14, 1953, in Lafayette, IN, to the late Albert Sr. and Violet (Saxton) Wayt.
Robbie is survived by his daughters, Carla and Cathy; brothers, William...
Phyllis Maxine (Russell) Witmer
Feb 28, 2024
Phyllis Maxine Witmer, 100, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born in Elkhart on May 17, 1923, to the late Albert Lee and Mabel (Truhn) Russell.
Phyllis is also preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, John L. "Jack" Witmer, and her son, John A. Witmer....
Roland Gerald "Skip" Kinsman Ii
Feb 25, 2024
Roland Gerald Kinsman II "Skip", 90, of Elkhart, IN went home to his Heavenly Father on February 25, 2024 in Haines City, FL while surrounded by family.
Skip was born in Zion, IL on February 11, 1934 to the late, Roland Thomas Kinsman and Gladys (Schoepp) Kinsman. Skip married the love of his life, Alice Marie Hunt ...
Melany Natalia Luna Argueta
Feb 24, 2024
Angelito Melany Natalia Luna Argueta, 4 años, de Elkhart.
Nació el 23 de diciembre de 2019 a las 12:05 p.m. en South Bend, llenando de luz, alegría y amor a su madre Gladys Azucena Benavides.
Dejo este mundo el sábado 24 de febrero de 2024, a las 8:05 p.m., en el Riley Children's Hospital de...
Lynn Leon Kast
Feb 24, 2024
Lynn L. Kast, 82, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 24, 2024 after an extended illness at his home.
Lynn L. Kast was born on October 17, 1941 in Bowdle, South Dakota to Leon and Nettie (Spiry) Kast. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Lynn married the love of his life,...
Donald George Bussard
Feb 23, 2024
Donald George Bussard, 88, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, at The Laurels of Goshen. He was born on July 14, 1935, in Elkhart to the late Howard and Hazel (Memmott) Bussard.
Donald is also preceded in death by his brothers, Howard, Bill, Chuck, Richard, and Bob Bussard; sisters, Joan Petgen, Jean Stahl, Susie...
Thomas Ice
Feb 22, 2024
Mr. Thomas Ice, age 61, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday evening, February 22, 2024 at Brickyard Healthcare of Elkhart.
Arrangements are pending for Thomas at Billings Funeral Home.
William Darrell Lou "Will" Hensley
Feb 20, 2024
Mr. William Darrell Lou "Will" Hensley, 43, of Elkhart, was discovered deceased near an address on Bridge Street in Elkhart on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 10:00 am. He had been reported missing since late last year.
He was born in Dallas, Texas on May 11, 1980, to Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hensley.
Surviving Will...
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