Hope (Christmas Lady) Berry
Aug 18, 2023
Hope Berry, 80, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital.
Hope was born on July 10, 1943 in Renton, WA to the late Carson and Ruby (Conner) Fulford. She is preceded in death by her brother Delbert Fulford and nephew, Patrick Barton.
Hope is survived by her children,...
Daniel "Danny" W. Crist
Aug 17, 2023
Mr. Daniel W. Crist, 47, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at his home following years of health issues. He was born in South Bend on September 26, 1975 to the late Jerry W. Crist, Sr. and to Ruth (Mel) Gard Nielsen, who survives him in Mulberry, Florida. Most of Daniel's friends knew him as "Danny", but the true believers...
Thomas Edward Ruhling
Aug 17, 2023
Thomas Edward Ruhling of Elkhart passed away in Goshen on Thursday, August 17, 2023 after an extended illness.
Tom was born March 20, 1937 in Elkhart to Paul and Winifred (Reames) Ruhling.
In 1961 Tom married Beverly Tice in South Bend, who survives. Together they have three children: Michele (Jeff) Radkey of Middlebury, Michael (Julie)...
Stephen "Steve" Barella
Aug 16, 2023
Stephen "Steve" Joseph Barella, 64, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at the Center For Hospice Care, Esther's House. He was born in Elkhart on January 11, 1959, to the late Stephen A. and Marian "Sue" Barella.
Steve is also preceded in death by his partner, Mary Little and brother, Scott Barella. He is...
Terry Ray Barham
Aug 16, 2023
Terry R. Barnham, 63, of Elhart, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023.
An obituary will be posted soon.
There will be no services at this time.
Edward "Ed" Correia
Aug 16, 2023
Edward "Ed" Correia, 88, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at his home. He was born on October 30, 1934, in Salinas, CA, to the late Joe and Rita (Gomez-DeGuerro) Correia.
Surviving Ed are his children, Rita (Dennis) Kane of Sarasota, FL, and Joseph (Andrea) Correia of Holly Ridge, NC; grandchildren, Stephen, William and...
George "Ike" Alan Watson
Aug 16, 2023
George Alan Watson, 95, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Greenleaf Health Campus.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date.
Elsie L. (Wagner) Forgey
Aug 14, 2023
Elsie Lou Forgey, 85, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023 at the Center for Hospice Care, Esther House of Elkhart.
Elsie was born on September 17, 1937 in LaGrange, IN to the late, Homer and Joy Belle (McClellan) Wagner. Elsie is married to Robert Forgey on April 8, 1960 in Elkhart.
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Annemarie (Himmel) Konkle
Aug 11, 2023
Annemarie (Himmel) Konkle, 96, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023, at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart. She was born in Greiz, Germany on August 30, 1926, to the late Alexander and Lisbeth (Wiedemann) Himmel.
Annemarie is also preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Konkle Sr. She is survived by her children,...
Kierstin Faith "Kiersy-Bo" Johnson
Aug 8, 2023
Ms. Kierstin Faith "Kiersy-Bo" Johnson, 23, of Cassopolis, Michigan, passed away from injuries sustained following an automobile accident in Newberg Township. She was born in Elkhart to Dorothy G. "Gail" Johnson, who survives her at home.
Kierstin is also survived by her sisters Precious Johnson, Patiance (John Wirick) Johnson and Areea Johnson, all of Cassopolis; her Aunts...
Thomas Vincent "Tom" Konecny
Aug 8, 2023
Mr. Thomas V. "Tom" Konecny, 75, of Granger, passed away following a rather lengthy and courageous battle with dementia and Parkinson's Disease while in the care of the wonderful staff of doctors and hospice nurses at the Center for Hospice Care Raclin House in Mishawaka. Tom remained a consummate jokester even to the end, keeping a smile on his...
Adam K. Wright
Aug 7, 2023
Adam K. Wright, 37, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital.
There will be no formal services at this time.
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Ray Lewis Welch, Sr.
Aug 7, 2023
Ray Lewis Welch, Sr., 82, of Rochester and formerly of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023, at Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester. He was born on October 17, 1940, in Elkhart, to the late Forrest T. and Lucille D. (Stockwell) Welch.
Ray is survived by his daughters, Sarah Back of Rochester, Tamara (Kent) Jennings of Idaho,...
Christian Augusto Delgado Palomino
Aug 5, 2023
Christian Augusto Delgado Palomino, 66, of Elkhart, was called Home by the Lord on August 5, 2023 surrounded by his family.
Christian was born on January 3, 1957 in Lima, Peru to Augusto Delgado Perez and Susana Palomino Arvieto de Delgado. He is married to his soulmate, Ana Maria Taboada Rojas in Lima on September 8, 1993....
Wilma "Jean" J. Smith
Aug 2, 2023
Wilma "Jean"Â Smith, 75, of Elkhart, was called to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart. She was born on March 20, 1948, in Cullman County, Alabama to the late Jessie and Wilma (Hershberger) Holmes. Jean is also preceded in death by her former spouse, Lyle Smith; brothers, Monte...
James "Jim" William Eoff
Jul 31, 2023
James "Jim" W. Eoff, 55, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023.
Jim was born on March 14, 1968 in Elkhart, IN to William "Bill" Ellsworth Eoff and Linda L. Jessie.
He is preceded in death by his father, William, on February 13, 2005.
Jim is survived by his mother, Linda...
Marilyn Kay (Daum) Glassburn
Jul 30, 2023
Marilyn Kay Glassburn, 70, of Middlebury, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at her home surrounded by family.
Marilyn was born on November 8, 1952 in Elkhart, IN to Walter A. and Dorothy M. (Conway) Daum.
She married the love of her life, Stephen Glassburn on November 18, 1972 in Elkhart.
Marilyn...
Gloria J. (Helmuth) Lipp
Jul 30, 2023
Gloria J. (Helmuth) Lipp, 90, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at Greenleaf Health Campus. Gloria was born on November 21, 1932 in Elkhart, to the late Irvin and Thelma L. (Detwiler) Helmuth-Reed. She married Paul V. Lipp on September 12, 1950, Paul passed away on March 7, 2000. Surviving are two daughters Deborah A....
Patricia "Teresa" Lynn Patton
Jul 25, 2023
Patricia Lynn Patton, lovingly known as "Teresa" by family and "Pat" by coworkers, 62, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at her home. She was born on November 14, 1960, in Charlton Heights, WV, to the late William Lee Patton, Sr. and Jo Ann (Phillips) Patton.
Patricia is survived by her son, Roderick "Shane"...
Stanley "Bruce" Lund
Jul 23, 2023
Stanley Bruce Lund was born on December 3, 1933 to Henry and Alma Lund.
His Father was a conductor for the railroad in Elkhart and his mother was a cook for one of the local schools. He attended Elkhart High where he played basketball and was also active in theatre. He was drafted into the U. S...
