Obituaries

Jun 3, 2023

Robert "Robbie" Craig Robinson, 74, of Union, MI, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at his home. He was born on April 21, 1949, in Elkhart, to the late Robert "Bob" C. and Elizabeth J. (Billey) Robinson.

Robbie is survived by his siblings, Edward "Eddie" Robinson of Elkhart, Carol (Dan) Marker of Elkhart, Susan (Earl) McKay...

Jun 3, 2023

Shirley Jean Robinson, 82, of Elkhart, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 3, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

Shirley Jean Robinson was born on August 31, 1940 in Reverie, Tennessee to Ester Mae Stevens and Willie Jones.

She was preceded in death by her parents and stepfather, Willie Stevens,...

Jun 3, 2023

Mr. Robert Dale Tolliver, Jr., 52, of Elkhart, passed away at his home following an extended illness on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 1:52 am. He was born on July 20, 1970 to the late Robert Dale Tolliver, Sr. and Myra June Tolliver Winter.

Robert is survived by a step-son Gary Brown of Mishawaka; daughter Nichole (Alfredo)...

Jun 1, 2023

Mr. Joshua David "Josh" Nord, 38, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday evening, June 1, 2023, following a sudden and unwarned heart attack. He was born in Elkhart on September 11, 1984 to the late Gerald Lee Nord and surviving Mary L. (Herman) Nord. Josh had always proudly and faithfully lived his life according to...

May 31, 2023

Retired Elkhart Police Officer, John Allen Clark, 76, of Lakeland, Florida and formerly of Elkhart, passed away May 31, 2023, at Lake Gibson Village Health & Rehabilitation, Lakeland, FL where he resided this past year due to declining health. John was born on January 22, 1947, in Elkhart, to the late Lester A. and Barbara (Hoover) Clark. John married...

May 31, 2023

Friends of Velma "Jean" Booze-Calhoun may call one hour before the 1p.m. service, Thursday June 8th, 2023 at the Pilgrim Rest M. B. Church. Where Pastor Danny T. Brown will officiate, with cremation to follow.

Velma J. Booze-Calhoun 84 of Elkhart, departed this life at 5:33 a.m. on May 30, 2023 at the home of her daughter...

May 31, 2023

On May 31, 2023, Dawn Widener passed away surrounded by family.

Dawn was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Theresa (Imhof) Randall, and two stepdaughters, Lori Lankford and Lisa (Dale) Rotenbury. Their children are Taylor Clark and Andrew, Justin, and Abbie Rotenbury of Martinsville, VA.

Surviving is her husband, Donald Widener of Elkhart;...

May 29, 2023

ELKHART: Billy J. Milan, 77, was born to the late Mack and Lula Mae Milan on March 3, 1946 in Trenton, TN. He departed this life peacefully May 29, 2023,  surrounded by loved ones at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

Billy accepted Christ at Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church. He was a Deacon, Treasurer, the man...

May 28, 2023

Charles H. "Chuck" Vredingburgh, 90, of Elkhart, passed away to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 28, 2023. He was born in Elkhart on April 3, 1933, to the late George and Dorothy (McCutcheon) Vredingburgh.

Chuck is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Linda Vredingburgh; son, Brent Vredingburgh; 2 grandchildren, Spencer and Annalyse. He...

May 28, 2023

Martha Francis (Smith) Purvis, 79, passed away peacefully in her home on May 28, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones and the music she enjoyed.

Martha was born in Walker County, Alabama to Mandy Lorraine (Davis) Smith and James Cranford Smith of Walker County, Alabama on October 18, 1943. After Graduating, she decided to till new ground...

May 26, 2023

James "Jimmy" A. Boal, 52, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023 at his home.

Jimmy was born on June 19, 1970 in Elkhart to James "Jim" Earl Boal (Diane) and Esin Onuk all of whom survive.  Jimmy is survived by his only daughter, Samantha

Jaymes Samiye Boal of Cassopolis, MI; brother, Joseph...

May 26, 2023

­­­­­Mary Ann (Fleming) McClurkin, 82, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on March 14, 1941, in Grand Rapids, MI, to the late Charles "Chuck" and Ella (Dykhouse) Fleming.

Mary is survived by her loving daughter, Corina Ingole; loving granddaughter, Sierra Ingole; sisters, Janet Jarrett, Ethel Fleming, Charlene...

May 25, 2023

Shane E. O'Dell, 52, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at his home.

Shane was born on August 24, 1970 to Dale Yoder and Patty (Fritz) Myers in Elkhart.

Shane is survived by his parents, Patty Myers and Dale Yoder of Millersburg; brother, Lou (Julie) Yoder; sister, Emily Yoder; half-brother, Jason O'Dell;...

May 25, 2023

Emma Jean Reed, 78, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday morning, May 25, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital. Emma was born on September 21, 1944, in Sandlick, Kentucky, to the late Marion Cook and Nannie (Adams) Cook. She was married on November 22, 1966, to Jimmy D. Reed in Clintwood, Virginia. Surviving is her husband of 56 years, Jimmy D....

May 21, 2023

Diana L. Brubaker, 73, of Bristol, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born in Goshen on April 13, 1950, to the late Orvan and Jean M. (Rummel) Mabie.

Diana is also preceded in death by her son, Craig Brubaker and husband of 42 years, Henry C. Brubaker Jr. She is...

May 21, 2023

Barbara "Barb" Anne Nadon, 81, of Elkhart, IN, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Woodland Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Barbara was born on February 17, 1942, in Elkhart, to the late Robert L. Emmans and Frances G. (Jolliff) Emmans.

Barbara is preceded in death by her first husband, Bud Warren J. "Bud" Emmans,...

May 21, 2023

ELKHART, IN — Robert A. "Bob" Petersen, 96 of Elkhart died peacefully on May 21, 2023. He has longed to rejoin his beloved wife, Rosemary, since her passing in 2014. This is a time to celebrate his going home.

Bob was born on April 15, 1927 in Clinton, Iowa, the only child of Alfred H. Petersen and...

May 20, 2023

Richard L. "Dick" Enfield, 89, of Elkhart, was called home to be with the Lord and reunited with his wife, Mary Ellen, on Saturday May 20, 2023. He was born in Edon, OH on October 15, 1933, to the late Herman and Vera (Jack) Enfield.

Dick is survived by his sons, Jack (Shannon), Rich (Jessica), Chris, and...

May 18, 2023

South Bend: Drake Matthew Matovich, 63, passed away on the evening of May 18, shortly following an accident while traveling on Interstate 88-East. Drake was born October 5, 1959, to Kathryn and Eugene Matovich in Michigan City, Indiana. They moved to Elkhart, Indiana, where he attended Elkhart Community Schools. He graduated from Elkhart Memorial High School in 1977. Many...

May 17, 2023

ELKHART: On May 17, 2023, Donna D. Handley, 84 (nèe Mundrick), passed away at her home surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and friends. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when her family needed her. She was a well-loved member of the community in Elkhart, IN. Donna was a retired LPN and spent many years working in...