Robert D. "Bob" Bohs
Oct 22, 2023
Mr. Robert Dean "Bob" Bohs, 80, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at his home on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at 10:55 am.
He was born in Elkhart on October 23, 1942 to the late William C. and Nellie (Rohrer) Bohs and later married his beloved Ann S. "Sharon" Bigler on May 28, 1961. She...
Edward Wayne "Ed" Gillespie
Oct 20, 2023
Edward Wayne "Ed" Gillespie, 76, of Elkhart, passed away after an extended illness on Friday, October 20, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Berwind, WV to the late Willard and Vivian (Johnson) Gillespie, who have preceded him in death.
Ed is survived by his loving wife, Linda Gillespie; children, Aaron (Angela) Gillespie and Tracy (Bill)...
Douglas "Doug" K. Earnhart
Oct 19, 2023
Douglas K. "Doug" Earnhart, 64, of Elkhart, peacefully passed away to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at his home. He was born on February 28, 1959, in South Bend, IN to Frederick and Mary (Warner) Earnhart.
Doug is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Linda "Dusty" Earnhart; mother, Mary Earnhart; stepsons,...
Dean Edward Warren
Oct 19, 2023
Mr. Dean Edward Warren, 80, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at his home on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 5:00 am.
He was born in Moline, Illinois on January 28, 1943 to the late Edward F. and Charlotte (Freece) Warren and later married his beloved Joann J. Paytash on September 18, 1965 in East...
Joan E. (Staub) Shriner
Oct 17, 2023
Joan E. Shriner, 90, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Joan was born in Elkhart, IN on July 4, 1933 to Lloyd and Maude (Van Lieu) Staub. She was married to the love of her life, Howard A. Shriner on July 5, 1953 in Elkhart. Her husband,...
David W. Petersen
Oct 16, 2023
David W. Petersen, 63, of Elkhart, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023, after a sudden illness. Dave was born on March 4, 1960 in Elkhart, to the late Robert "Bob" A. and Rosemary "Rosie" V. (Ryan) Petersen. In addition to his parents, a brother Douglas Alan Petersen and sister Mary Ann Petersen, preceded him in death.
Surviving...
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...
