Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Kathy Ann Sponseller

Kathy Ann Sponseller

Nov 10, 2023

Kathy Ann (Herzberg) Sponseller, 67, of Elkhart, passed away Friday afternoon, November 10, 2023 at her home, with her loving family at her side. Kathy was born on September 6, 1956 in Elkhart to the late J. Paul and LaVerne Angeline (Zimm) Herzberg. In addition to her parents, a brother Robert P. "Bob" Herzberg preceded her in death.

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Peggy Ann (Morgan)  Forester

Peggy Ann (Morgan) Forester

Nov 5, 2023

Peggy A. Forester, 83, of Elkhart, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Majestic Care of Goshen.

Peggy was born on June 13, 1940 in Marked Tree, AR to the late, Ira and Pansy (Payne) Morgan.

She married the love of her life, Gerald Wayne Forester...

Jessie Kay (Sutterby)  Gilbert

Jessie Kay (Sutterby) Gilbert

Nov 5, 2023

Jessie Kay (Sutterby) Gilbert, 68, of Middlebury, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Elkhart Meadows. She was born on January 18, 1955, to the late Edmond Sr. and Pearl "Alberta" (Ostrom) Sutterby.

Jessie is survived by her loving daughter, Jennifer (Stacy) Butler of Elkhart; loving granddaughters, Danielle Gilbert of Elkhart, and Megan Cyrus of Montana;...

Tyler Reid Fox

Tyler Reid Fox

Nov 5, 2023

Tyler Reid Fox, 28, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.

Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, IN 46514.

Robert D. Griffes

Robert D. Griffes

Nov 4, 2023

Robert D. "Bob" Griffes, also known as "Chromie" by his friends, 72, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Jackson, MI on January 23, 1951, to the late Noahie and Annabelle (Foster) Griffes.

He is survived by his daughter, Angela N. Griffes; son, Floyd Shepherd; brother, Kevin Griffes;...

Sheryl Marie (Johncock)  West

Sheryl Marie (Johncock) West

Nov 4, 2023

Sheryl Marie (Johncock) West, 75, of South Bend, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at her home.

Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, IN 46514.

An obituary for Sheryl will be posted soon.

Constance Annette (Echeverria)  "Connie" Smyth

Constance Annette (Echeverria) "Connie" Smyth

Oct 31, 2023

Constance "Connie" Annette (Echeverria) Smyth, 66, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at home after a courageous battle with endometrial cancer. She was born on March 11, 1957, in Buffalo, NY, to the late Dr. Rodolfo Echeverria Sr. and Dido (Rodriguez) Echeverria, 95, who survives her. On December 31, 1987, Connie married the love of her...

Paul Wayne Dishong

Paul Wayne Dishong

Oct 31, 2023

Paul Wayne Dishong, 89, of Elkhart passed away peacefully into God's arms at his home on Tuesday, October 31st, 2023.  He was born in Ossian, Indiana on November 29th, 1933 to the late Raleigh and Louva (McClane) Dishong.

Paul was an intelligent man of faith and honor.  He graduated from Ossian High School in 1951.  After high...

Elizabeth "Sue" Charlwood

Elizabeth "Sue" Charlwood

Oct 31, 2023

Elizabeth Susan "Sue" Charlwood, 80, of Elkhart, passed away to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital.

Sue was born on May 13, 1943 in Elkhart, IN to the late Willis and Dora (Bigler) Hershberger. She married Kenneth "Ken" Hershberger on March 25, 2002.

Sue is preceded...

Rhonda D. Shinabarger

Rhonda D. Shinabarger

Oct 31, 2023

Mrs. Rhonda Denise Shinabarger, 64, of Bristol, passed away peacefully following an extended illness at the home of her sister Becky Curtis (where she had been convalescing) on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 3:30 pm.

She was born in Elkhart on August 6, 1959 to the late Raymond D. and Winifred L. (Schooley) Rentfrow, Sr. and later...

Darlene Renee (Kucela)  Angel

Darlene Renee (Kucela) Angel

Oct 30, 2023

Darlene R. Angel, aka "Momma Angel", went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 30, 2023, at the age of 57 after a long battle with breast cancer. She loved the Lord and was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who had a great sense of humor and never knew a stranger.

Darlene is...

Donald Lee Flager

Donald Lee Flager

Oct 29, 2023

Donald Lee Flager, 84, of Elkhart, went to his Heavenly Home on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at his home peacefully surrounded by his family after a brief bout with cancer.

Donald was born on November 24, 1938 in Elkhart, IN to the late Wilbur and Mary Jane (Camp) Flager. He married the love of his life, Peggy (Nass) Flager on July...

William  "Bill" Franklin Pauff

William "Bill" Franklin Pauff

Oct 28, 2023

On Saturday, October 28th, 2023, William "Bill" Franklin Pauff, devoted husband, father, and grandfather, entered into eternal rest.

Bill was born on November 15th, 1958, to Frederick and Beverly of Bowling Green, Ohio.

He loved watching every sport out there, especially baseball and football. He was a huge fan of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and...

Anthony Wayne "Tony" Grant

Anthony Wayne "Tony" Grant

Oct 27, 2023

Anthony Wayne "Tony" Grant, 30, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly in a car accident in LaGrange County on Friday, October 27, 2023. He was born in Elkhart on August 9, 1993, to Greg (Lisa Teeple) Grant and Jennifer (Jeremy Edgington) Grant who both survive him.

Tony is also survived by his children, Austin and Mason Rosezelle; best...

Marie Elizabeth (Wells)  Hoffman

Marie Elizabeth (Wells) Hoffman

Oct 27, 2023

Marie Elizabeth Hoffman, 77, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023 at Riverside Village Nursing Home.

Marie was born on May 6, 1946 in Elkhart to the late Eugene and June (Shriver) Wells.

She is preceded in death by her 2nd husband, Daniel Wright and recent husband, Shephen Hoffman.

Marie is...

Suzanne Faye (Rose)  Lemonte

Suzanne Faye (Rose) Lemonte

Oct 26, 2023

Suzanne Faye (Rose) LeMonte, 65, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at her home surrounded by loving family.

The family has requested cremation and there are no services scheduled at this time.

Larry Stuart Pendell

Larry Stuart Pendell

Oct 25, 2023

Mr. Larry Stuart Pendell, 89, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at his home on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 4:15 am.

He was born in Spokane, Washington on August 24, 1934 to the late Claude Bertram and J. "Vivian" (Stuart) Pendell and later married his beloved Barbara A. Batchman on December 28, 1959. She...

Marysue Wanberg

Marysue Wanberg

Oct 25, 2023

MarySue Wanberg, 78, residing in Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Goshen General Hospital, after an extended illness. MarySue was born on October 13, 1945 in Cherokee, Iowa to the late Clifford O. and Evelyn (O'Meara) Wanberg.

Surviving is a brother, John Wanberg and his wife, Linda; a special sister by choice, Hilda Brawley, and...

Linda Sue (Kantz)  Weeks

Linda Sue (Kantz) Weeks

Oct 24, 2023

Linda Sue (Kantz) Weeks, 76, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at the Center for Hospice Care's Esther House in Elkhart. She was born on November 8, 1946, in Elkhart, to the late Donald and Betty (Conover) Kantz.

Linda is survived by her loving husband of 27 years, Dan "Danny" Weeks of Edwardsburg; children,...

Adrian Lee Smith

Adrian Lee Smith

Oct 22, 2023

Adrian Lee Smith, 49, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 22, 2023, in Cass County, Michigan, following a motor vehicle accident.

Adrian was born on May 9, 1974 in Harvey, IL to Robert S. Smith and Alberta (Alwine) Smith. He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Robert.

Adrian is...

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