Obituaries

Dec 24, 2023

Mr. Johnny Lee Jason "Jason" Wood, 54, of Elkhart, passed away in the early morning of Sunday, December 24, 2023 near Bremen, Indiana.

He was born in Gwinnett County, Georgia on September 26, 1969 to the late Johnny and Ruby (Collins) Wood and is also preceded in death by a wife, Tracie Yaratch Wood, and siblings David...

Dec 24, 2023

Norma K. Wilson-Replogle, 76, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at her residence. She was born on September 21, 1947.  She is preceded in death by her parents and her son, Marty Russell.

In accordance with Norma's wishes, cremation was chosen and will take place at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin...

Dec 23, 2023

Henry "Pete" House, Sr., 78, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital.

Pete was born in Lambert, MS on December 12, 1945 to the late Thomas and Nehoma (Jones) House. Pete married the love of his life, Ora Lee (Williams) House on April 1, 1967.

He is preceded in...

Dec 22, 2023

Joseph Richard "Joe" Plank, 79, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023, at his home. He was born on July 6, 1944, in Elkhart, to the late Theodore "Ted" and Naomi (Hamlin) Plank. In October of 1980, he married the love of his life, Sandy Dentino, in Saugatuck, MI.

Joe is survived by his loving...

Dec 18, 2023

Timothy Charles Manning "Timmy" 66, of Goshen, passed away at 6:50 p.m. on Monday, December 18, 2023 at Goshen Hospital. Timmy was born into a loving family on January 21, 1957, in Chicago to Charles D. Manning, deceased, and Mary (Suffern) Manning. He is survived by his mother Mary Manning, Siblings, brothers, Charles (Kari), Shawn (Lori Bell), John (Sheila)...

Dec 18, 2023

Harriet "Gidget" Porter, 76, formerly of Tomahawk, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023 at her home in Elkhart, IN.

Harriet was born on January 24, 1947 in Columbus, OH to the late Carmen and Caterina "Kay" (Luciano) Eternicka. She was married to her husband Pete Porter, who passed away in 2017.

She is...

Dec 17, 2023

Alan F. Hawkins, age 71, peacefully fell asleep in death on Sunday, December 17, 2023. Alan was born on February 1, 1952 in Elkhart, Indiana to Woodrow and Leah Hawkins. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wonderful sister Marcia Irene Leal. On May 16, 1970 at the age of 18 he was baptized as one...

Dec 17, 2023

Paul "Doc" Watson, Jr., 62, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital.

Paul was born in Elkhart, IN on October 22, 1961 to the late, Paul G. Watson Sr., and Helen (Grant) Watson.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Helen; brother, Mark R. Cranmer and...

Dec 16, 2023

Mr. Jason Charles "Jay" Cripe, 49, of Elkhart, was found passed away at his home on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 2:30 pm. He had been experiencing some health issues in the recent past.

He was born in Clearwater, Florida on January 23, 1974 to the late Thomas Cripe and to Ms. Stephanie (Truex) Cripe, who still...

Dec 16, 2023

Ruby Lee (Pitts) Franklin Valle, also lovingly known as "Little Dugan", 86, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on June 23, 1937, in Dadeville, AL, to the late J.W. and Jewell (Rape) Pitts.

Ruby is survived by her loving daughter, Dawn (Joe) Egenlauf; grandchildren, Frank, Joey, Wesley,...

Dec 15, 2023

Sue Ellen Grieb, 73 of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023, at 11:30 pm at Elkhart General Hospital following an extended illness.

She was born in Elkhart on January 17, 1950, to the late Harold S. Grieb and Margaret A. Grieb, who survives in Elkhart.

Also surviving is her sister Ann R. (Mark)...

Dec 15, 2023

Dayved A. Watts, 64, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023, at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart. He was born in Elkhart on February 26, 1959, to the late William Watts and Virginia (Imus) Watts, who survives him.

Dayved is also survived by his son, William "Austin" Hunter Watts; brothers, Tommy (Roxanne) Watts...

Dec 14, 2023

Mr. LeRoy N. "Roy" Carrick, Sr., 99, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 3:39 pm at Elkhart General Hospital.

He was born in Elkhart on December 11, 1924 to the late Nubern and Gladys (Galbreath) Carrick, Sr. On February 1, 1947, he married Ruth V. (Vaughn) in Elkhart. She...

Dec 13, 2023

Michael Joseph O'Connell, 81, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at his home surrounded by loving family. He was born on November 5, 1942, in Montgomery, WV, to the late Andrew Jr. and Arabelle (Garrage) O'Connell.

Michael is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth Ann (Nitchell) O'Connell of Elkhart; children, Duane (Martha) O'Connell of...

Dec 12, 2023

Margie Louise Fisher, 86, of Elkhart, died Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Elkhart Meadows. Louise, as she was fondly known to family and friends, was born on September 16, 1937 in Jasper, Alabama to the late Marlin and Gladys (Harris) Lay and later married Charles W. Fisher Sr. on April 6, 1957. He passed away in 1983. In addition...

Dec 12, 2023

Geraldine E. Turner, 87, formerly of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Cardinal Nursing & Rehabilitation in South Bend.

Geri was born in Tulloma, TN on February 21, 1936 to the late, Raymond and Winnifred (McCullough) Turner.

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Sherry Stuck; brothers and sisters, Raymond H....

Dec 11, 2023

James M. "Jim" Lau, 89, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, at Hubbard Hill. He was born on April 17, 1934, in Elkhart to the late Walter and Martha (Marutz) Lau.

Jim was also preceded in death by his first wife, Marilyn J. (Reed) Lau; brother, Robert Lau; and faithful canine companion, Sammy. He...

Dec 11, 2023

William "Bill" Charles Devan, 81, of Nappanee, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, at Goshen Hospital. He was born on December 31, 1941, in Salem, OH, to the late Wilbur and Mildred (Nolan) Devan.

Bill is survived by his loving children, Pamela (Shean) Strong, and Thomas "Tom" (Kristi) DeVan; grandchildren, Tim, Chris, Sam, Steven, Jenn (Bob),...

Dec 9, 2023

Thomas Edward Reece Crowder, 74, of Goshen, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at his home.

Tom was born in Gallatin, TN to the late James Edward Crowder and Beulah Mae (Hutchison) Crowder. Tom married the love of his life, Cathy (Meadows) Crowder on April 13, 2019 in Goshen.

He is preceded in death...

Dec 9, 2023

Valerie Ruby Vera (Sowle) Fisher, 64, of Elkhart, came to rest on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at home, with her loving family by her side.

She was born on February 8, 1959 in Amsterdam, NY at Saint Mary's Hospital to Joseph and Norma Sowle. Valerie was raised in upstate New York with her four siblings.

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