Obituaries

Jul 9, 2023

Madonna Clare (Grant) Jones, a loving wife, mother, and nana, passed away on Sunday, July 9th, 2023 in Elkhart, Indiana. The oldest of four daughters, she was born on June 30, 1943 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Robert Maunder Grant and Marcella Ann (Duncan) Grant.

Madonna was a 1961 graduate of Chaney High School and a...

Jul 5, 2023

Virginia Elizabeth Allen, 82, of Osceola, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Franciscan Health in Crown Point, IN. She was born in Ashley, IN on December 22, 1940, to the late Henry and Erna Mae (Birk) Hohl.

Virginia is survived by her three daughters, Mary (Mason) Murphy of Crown Point, Alice (Keith) Allen-Evans of Minnesota,...

Jul 3, 2023

Donald L. Eagen, 96, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023 at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Don was born on March 5, 1927 in Mishawaka, IN to the late Frank and Fern Eagen.

Don is preceded in death by his son, Larry Eagen.

Don is survived by his children,...

Jul 2, 2023

Ricardo "Ricky" Alvarez Navarro, 40, of Elkhart, passed away too soon on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at his home.

Ricky was born on February 15, 1983 in Dade City, FL to Gilberto Navarro and Hermina Campos Alvarez.

Ricky is preceded in death by his father, Gilberto Navarro in 2017 and brother Gilberto Navarro, Jr. in...

Jul 2, 2023

Jane Lucille Growcock, 100, of Elkhart, died peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 2, 2023. She was born in Elkhart to the late Joseph "Collins" and Inez (McCoy) Pindell. She married the love of her life, George William Growcock, and raised five sons.

Jane is survived by her sons, G. David (Judy) Growcock of Overland Park,...

Jul 1, 2023

Betty Lorraine (Lutz) Nelson, 90, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at her home. She was born on May 30, 1933, in Elkhart, to the late Ramon and Polly (Kline) Lutz. On April 17, 1955, she married her best friend, Harold E. Nelson, in Elkhart. He passed away on April 29, 1997, after 43 years of...

Jun 30, 2023

Mrs. Shelley Anne Laughman, 70, of Granger, passed away peacefully at her home with her family at her side on Friday, June 30, 2023 around 10:40 am. She was born in Kankakee, Illinois to the late George "Lee" and Henrietta (Meents) Rice and later married the love of her life, James R. Laughman, who survives at home after 51...

Jun 27, 2023

Captain Charles Dennis Nichols, Lord of Eddleston, Scotland, 71, of Elkhart, passed away to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born in South Bend on September 22, 1951, to the late Charles Dee and Rosella (Mann) Nichols.

Charles was also preceded in death by his daughter,...

Jun 25, 2023

Douglas R. Harris Jr., 57, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at his residence. He was born on October 5, 1965, in Elkhart to the late Carla (Prenzinski) Harris and Douglas Harris Sr. who survives him.

Doug is also survived by his stepmother, Kathy Harris; sister, Colette (Dave) Harris Brown; and his best...

Jun 24, 2023

Kamilah A. Diaz De Leon-Medrano, 2, passed away too soon on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at her home.

Kamilah was born on September 9, 2020 in Elkhart to her parents, Manuel Alejandro Diaz De Leon and Patricia Yamileth Medrano Cañenguez. She is preceded in death by her Uncle Miguel.

Kamilah is survived by the family...

Jun 24, 2023

Elaine (Kubrin) McMurray, 82, of Elkhart, and formerly of Naples, FL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Brentwood Assisted Living surrounded by loving family as she went home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born on May 18, 1941, in Youngstown, OH, to the late Stephen and Louise (Gol) Kubrin. On June 18,...

Jun 23, 2023

Chuck W. McGlocklin, 83, of Elkhart, passed away courageously on Friday, June 23, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital.

Chuck was born on December 10, 1939 in Athens, AL to the late Edward McGlocklin and Hattie (Perry) Downs. He is preceded in death by a brother, Marshall.

Chuck is survived by his life partner of 46...

Jun 23, 2023

Mr. James LeRoy "Jim" Newton, 86, of Bristol, passed away at his home on Friday, June 23, 2023 at 5:10 PM. He had been battling some health issues for some time. He was born in Elkhart to the late William H. and Margaret (Baker) Newton and later married the love of his life Evelyn Louise Kenison in 1954. She...

Jun 22, 2023

Jeffrey C. Drummond, 80, of Bristol, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday June 22, 2023, at his home. He was born on December 12, 1942, in Elkhart to the late Delford J. and Florence M. (Stout) Drummond. On March 20, 1993, in Elkhart, Jeff married his best friend Carol A. Hummel. Surviving is his wife of 30 years Carol A....

Jun 21, 2023

Barbara "Barb" Ann (Wilson) Burkey, 78, of Bristol, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at her home. She was born on September 27, 1944, in Cassopolis, MI, to the late Donald and B. Nadine (Hiatt) Wilson.

Barb is survived by her daughters, Rita Burkey Chute and Lori Ann (Steve) Reynolds; grandchildren, Connor and Lindsay Reynolds; siblings,...

Jun 18, 2023

Mrs. Beverly June "Bev" Schaefer, 88, of Elkhart, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital following an extended illness on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at 3:53 pm. She was born in Bourbon on June 3, 1935 to the late Condie A. and Laura F. (Seymour) Eaglebarger. She is also preceded in death by her beloved husband, David F. Schaefer, who...

Jun 16, 2023

Mrs. Suellen Geyer RN (Sue) passed away on June 16, 2023, at home.

Sue was born to Glen Field and Elnora Robinson on March 17th, 1940  in Goshen IN.  Sue had no brothers or sisters, but there were numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.  Her paternal grandfather, Harvey Field, was the long time owner and editor of the...

Jun 12, 2023

Monty Mylo Smith, 58, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on July 24, 1964, in Mishawaka, to Jack and Martha (Overhulser) Smith.

Monty is survived by his sons, Adam (Tiffany) and Justin (Christina) Smith; grandchildren, Kayla, Addison, Olivia, Lyric, Tatum, Bryson, and Caden; mother, Martha Smith; sister,...

Jun 11, 2023

Sharon Joy Johnson, 78, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital, following a short illness. Sharon was born on October 6, 1944, in Elkhart, to the late Henry and Esther (Pinkowski) Mixtacki.

Surviving is a daughter, Michele Hollingsworth; four grandchildren, Amy (Kyle) Wiborn, Alyssa (Eric) Foley, Austin Baker, Julia Baker; and five...

Jun 11, 2023

Georgia Jean (Holt) Allen, 80 of Bristol, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023 at home, and now joins her husband James, who passed two days before her, are now joined in heaven, as they were in life. Georgia or Jean as she was fondly known, was born on November 23, 1942 in Trumann, Arkansas to the late Allie and...