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Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Larry Brayan Hernandez Molina

Larry Brayan Hernandez Molina

Jan 19, 2024

Larry Brayan Hernández Molina, de 30 años, de Elkhart, falleció repentinamente el viernes 19 de enero de 2024 en el Hospital General de Elkhart.

Larry nació el 14 de mayo de 1993, hijo de Victoriano Hernández Ferrufino y María Santos Molina en Catacamas, Olancho, Honduras.

Le sobreviven sus hijos, Youzen Ekdiel Hernandez Cortez y Frida...

Ida Lavern "Granny" Williams

Ida Lavern "Granny" Williams

Jan 18, 2024

Ida "Granny" Lavern Williams, of Elkhart, passed away just a couple weeks short of her 93rd birthday on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Ida was born on January 31, 1931 in Elkhart, IN to Myron and Amanda (Hostetler) Newell. She married the love of her life Charles "Bud" J. Williams Jr. in...

Victoria Lynn "Vicci" Moore

Victoria Lynn "Vicci" Moore

Jan 18, 2024

Victoria "Vicci" Lynn Moore, 67, of Elkhart passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Majestic Care in Goshen Indiana. Vicci was born August 11, 1957 in Elkhart to Richard and Nancy (Cook) Moore. Vicci was preceded in death by paternal grandparents Charles and Marie Bartlett and maternal grandparents Edmund and Velda Cook, infant son Jeremy Edward Moore and aunts...

Francine Elaine Roby

Francine Elaine Roby

Jan 17, 2024

Ms. Francine E. Roby, 66, of Bristol, passed away peacefully following some health issues at The Maples at Waterford Crossing in Goshen on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 6:00 pm. She was born on January 24, 1957 in Gary, Indiana to the late Veola Roby DeNeal and James Ledbetter, and raised by Samuel DeNeal Sr.

Francine is...

William John "Bill" Macioce, Jr.

William John "Bill" Macioce, Jr.

Jan 17, 2024

ELKHART: William John "Bill" Macioce Jr., 46, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday evening January 17, 2024 at his home. Bill was born on May 13, 1977 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Bill and Florence Elsie (Duessel) Macioce Sr. In addition to his parents, a brother Keith Brian Simanovich, preceded him in death. He is survived by his children,...

Rick Lynn "Ricky" Holt

Rick Lynn "Ricky" Holt

Jan 17, 2024

Rick Lynn "Ricky" Holt, 71, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Center for Hospice Care's Esther House. He was born on March 1, 1952, in Trumann, AR, to the late Geraldine Holt. Ricky is survived by a loving host of ADEC family and friends, who all adored him and his zest for life.

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Sanita R. (Fiorentino)  Cripe

Sanita R. (Fiorentino) Cripe

Jan 16, 2024

ELKHART: Sanita Rita Cripe, 94, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at Center for Hospice Care-Esther's House, Elkhart. Sanita was born on April 26, 1929 in Elkhart to the late Pasquale and Antoniette (Catapano) Fiorentino. She married her true love and best friend Dean L. Cripe on June 2, 1951 at St. Vincent dePaul Catholic...

Bonnie Jean Speicher

Bonnie Jean Speicher

Jan 15, 2024

Bonnie Jean Speicher, 90, passed away peacefully January 15, 2024 at Hubbard Hill in Elkhart, IN.

She was born on January 20, 1933 in Elizabeth, Indiana to Ruby and Edgar Morgan. Her husband, Donald Speicher, preceded her in death in 2016. Bonnie was also preceded in death by her three sisters, Pearl, Ruth, and Darlene, and her...

Thomas Earl "Tom" Spesshardt

Thomas Earl "Tom" Spesshardt

Jan 13, 2024

Thomas "Tom" Earl Spesshardt, 92, of Edwardsburg, MI, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart, IN. He was born on August 10, 1931, in Elkhart to the late Earl Ervin and Pearl M. (Hafer) Spesshardt. He was a graduate of Elkhart High School, class of 1950.

Tom was also preceded in...

Brian Keith "Dr. Crash" Mccrary

Brian Keith "Dr. Crash" Mccrary

Jan 13, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of our dear coworker and friend, Brian Keith "Sailboat Brian" (aka "Dr. Crash") McCrary. Brian fought a courageous battle against cancer, displaying unwavering strength and resilience throughout his journey. He passed away in the comfort of his own home on Saturday, January 13,...

Eddie Joe Hoelyfield, Sr.

Eddie Joe Hoelyfield, Sr.

Jan 10, 2024

Mr. Eddie Joe Hoelyfield, Sr., 83, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Creekside Village in Granger on Wednesday, January 10, 2023 at 12:38 pm.

He was born on January 13, 1940 in Hope, Arkansas to the late Wilbur and Beolar (Brown) Hoelyfield and was the loving husband of Sharon (Bryson) Hoelyfield, who survives Eddie...

Laurence "Larry" John Izak

Laurence "Larry" John Izak

Jan 10, 2024

Laurence "Larry" John Izak, 71, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at his home.

Larry was born on September 2, 1952 in Gary, IN to the late, Theodore "Ted" and Lucille (Zale) Izak.

He is preceded in death by his father, Ted; daughter, Jaime Chesney; and mother of his children, Deborah K....

Donna Mae (Soderbloom)  Townsend

Donna Mae (Soderbloom) Townsend

Jan 5, 2024

Donna Mae (Soderbloom) Townsend, 69, of Bristol, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on February 24, 1954, in Iron River, MI, to the late Carl and Florence (Flaschberger) Soderbloom.

Donna is survived by her loving daughter, Brandie (Mitch Majewski) Hurd; grandchildren, Gregory (Jade Burkholder) Hurd, Tyghten Majewski, and Jimmie,...

Susanne G. (Bangert)  Martin

Susanne G. (Bangert) Martin

Jan 1, 2024

Susanne Gail (Bangert) Martin, 79, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024, at East Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation. She was born on June 17, 1944, in Galveston, TX, to the late Erwin and Caroline (Knehans) Bangert.

Susanne is survived by her children, Keith (Lisa) Martin of Elkhart, Mari (Michael) Ritoch of Irvine, CA, and Laura...

Nancy E. Shelley

Nancy E. Shelley

Dec 31, 2023

Nancy E. Shelley, 78, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly to be with the Lord at her residence on Sunday, December 31, 2023. She was born in Champaign, IL on July 5, 1945, to the late Francis and Isabelle (McDaniel) Ward.

Nancy is also preceded in death by her loving husband, Ervin Shelley; former spouse, Hawk Eash; and...

Beverly Jean "Bev" Wilson

Beverly Jean "Bev" Wilson

Dec 29, 2023

Ms. Beverly Jean "Bev" Wilson, 89, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Elkhart General Hospital on Friday, December 29, 2023 at 8:55 pm.

She was born on August 9, 1934 in New Paris to the late Carl A. and Ruth (Adams) Wilson and was the loving sister Carol A. Warlick and Phyllis A. (John)...

Steven Edward Hahn

Steven Edward Hahn

Dec 29, 2023

Mr. Steven Edward "Steve" Hahn, 49, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, December 29, 2023 at 6:25 pm. He had been experiencing some health issues in the recent past and, despite all, Steve's family and church community are rejoicing in his homecoming to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, during this Holiest of seasons.

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James O. Comadoll

James O. Comadoll

Dec 27, 2023

James O. "Jim" Comadoll, 63, of Elkhart, passed away on December 27, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on January 21, 1960, to the late Cecil Comadoll Sr. and Barbara (Wogaman) Bowen.

Jim was also preceded in death by his brothers, Cecil Comadoll Jr. and Daniel Comadoll; sister, Connie Dalton; and loving canine companions, Bud,...

Nancy Lee (Zimmerman)  Derosa

Nancy Lee (Zimmerman) Derosa

Dec 26, 2023

Nancy Lee (Zimmerman) DeRosa, 64 of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday Morning, December 26, 2023 at her residence. Nancy was born October 25, 1959 in Flint, Michigan to the late Daniel L. and Barbara R. (Kline) Zimmerman. Survivors include her Husband of 22 years Carlo V. DeRosa whom she married September 28, 2001; daughter Kacey Kilmer; step daughter Karlie...

Donna Kay Schmucker

Donna Kay Schmucker

Dec 25, 2023

Ms. Donna Kay Schmucker, 65, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, December 25, 2023, at 1:17 am. She had been experiencing some health issues in the recent past and, despite all, Donna's family rejoiced her entrance into Heaven on such a special and Holy day.

She was born in Elkhart...

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