Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Anthony Wayne "Tony" Grant

Anthony Wayne "Tony" Grant

Oct 27, 2023

Anthony Wayne "Tony" Grant, 30, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly in a car accident in LaGrange County on Friday, October 27, 2023. He was born in Elkhart on August 9, 1993, to Greg (Lisa Teeple) Grant and Jennifer (Jeremy Edgington) Grant who both survive him.

Tony is also survived by his children, Austin and Mason Rosezelle; best...

Marie Elizabeth (Wells)  Hoffman

Marie Elizabeth (Wells) Hoffman

Oct 27, 2023

Marie Elizabeth Hoffman, 77, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023 at Riverside Village Nursing Home.

Marie was born on May 6, 1946 in Elkhart to the late Eugene and June (Shriver) Wells.

She is preceded in death by her 2nd husband, Daniel Wright and recent husband, Shephen Hoffman.

Marie is...

Suzanne Faye (Rose)  Lemonte

Suzanne Faye (Rose) Lemonte

Oct 26, 2023

Suzanne Faye (Rose) LeMonte, 65, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at her home surrounded by loving family.

The family has requested cremation and there are no services scheduled at this time.

Larry Stuart Pendell

Larry Stuart Pendell

Oct 25, 2023

Mr. Larry Stuart Pendell, 89, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at his home on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 4:15 am.

He was born in Spokane, Washington on August 24, 1934 to the late Claude Bertram and J. "Vivian" (Stuart) Pendell and later married his beloved Barbara A. Batchman on December 28, 1959. She...

Marysue Wanberg

Marysue Wanberg

Oct 25, 2023

MarySue Wanberg, 78, residing in Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Goshen General Hospital, after an extended illness. MarySue was born on October 13, 1945 in Cherokee, Iowa to the late Clifford O. and Evelyn (O'Meara) Wanberg.

Surviving is a brother, John Wanberg and his wife, Linda; a special sister by choice, Hilda Brawley, and...

Linda Sue (Kantz)  Weeks

Linda Sue (Kantz) Weeks

Oct 24, 2023

Linda Sue (Kantz) Weeks, 76, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at the Center for Hospice Care's Esther House in Elkhart. She was born on November 8, 1946, in Elkhart, to the late Donald and Betty (Conover) Kantz.

Linda is survived by her loving husband of 27 years, Dan "Danny" Weeks of Edwardsburg; children,...

Adrian Lee Smith

Adrian Lee Smith

Oct 22, 2023

Adrian Lee Smith, 49, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 22, 2023, in Cass County, Michigan, following a motor vehicle accident.

Adrian was born on May 9, 1974 in Harvey, IL to Robert S. Smith and Alberta (Alwine) Smith. He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Robert.

Adrian is...

Robert D. "Bob" Bohs

Robert D. "Bob" Bohs

Oct 22, 2023

Mr. Robert Dean "Bob" Bohs, 80, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at his home on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at 10:55 am.

He was born in Elkhart on October 23, 1942 to the late William C. and Nellie (Rohrer) Bohs and later married his beloved Ann S. "Sharon" Bigler on May 28, 1961. She...

Edward Wayne "Ed" Gillespie

Edward Wayne "Ed" Gillespie

Oct 20, 2023

Edward Wayne "Ed" Gillespie, 76, of Elkhart, passed away after an extended illness on Friday, October 20, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Berwind, WV to the late Willard and Vivian (Johnson) Gillespie, who have preceded him in death.

Ed is survived by his loving wife, Linda Gillespie; children, Aaron (Angela) Gillespie and Tracy (Bill)...

Douglas "Doug" K. Earnhart

Douglas "Doug" K. Earnhart

Oct 19, 2023

Douglas K. "Doug" Earnhart, 64, of Elkhart, peacefully passed away to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at his home. He was born on February 28, 1959, in South Bend, IN to Frederick and Mary (Warner) Earnhart.

Doug is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Linda "Dusty" Earnhart; mother, Mary Earnhart; stepsons,...

Dean Edward Warren

Dean Edward Warren

Oct 19, 2023

Mr. Dean Edward Warren, 80, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at his home on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 5:00 am.

He was born in Moline, Illinois on January 28, 1943 to the late Edward F. and Charlotte (Freece) Warren and later married his beloved Joann J. Paytash on September 18, 1965 in East...

Joan E. (Staub)  Shriner

Joan E. (Staub) Shriner

Oct 17, 2023

Joan E. Shriner, 90, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Joan was born in Elkhart, IN on July 4, 1933 to Lloyd and Maude (Van Lieu) Staub. She was married to the love of her life, Howard A. Shriner on July 5, 1953 in Elkhart. Her husband,...

David W. Petersen

David W. Petersen

Oct 16, 2023

David W. Petersen, 63, of Elkhart, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023, after a sudden illness. Dave was born on March 4, 1960 in Elkhart, to the late Robert "Bob" A. and Rosemary "Rosie" V. (Ryan) Petersen. In addition to his parents, a brother Douglas Alan Petersen and sister Mary Ann Petersen, preceded him in death.

Surviving...

Kenneth Shane "Kenny" Tubicsak

Kenneth Shane "Kenny" Tubicsak

Oct 16, 2023

Mr. Kenneth "Kenny" Shane Tubicsak, 32, of Elkhart, was found passed away at his home on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 5:59 pm.

He was born in Three Rivers, Michigan on February 15, 1991 to Kenny (Debra) Weinberg of Apache Junction, Arizona and Ginger Wells who survives at home.

Also surviving is his sister, Brandy...

Alvin Ralph Eggers

Alvin Ralph Eggers

Oct 16, 2023

Alvin Ralph Eggers, 71, of Elkhart, formerly of St. Louis, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023 at 2:50 p.m. at Elkhart General Hospital.  Alvin was born on January 28, 1952 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late William and Felicia (Kaminiski) Eggers. Alvin is survived by his two sons, William R. "Bill" Eggers, and Robert RJ (Elizabeth) Eggers, and...

Kathy Lorraine Kovatch

Kathy Lorraine Kovatch

Oct 15, 2023

Kathy Lorraine Kovatch, 72, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. She was born on August 15, 1951, in Elkhart, to the late John and Mary Alice (Defreese) Kovatch.

Kathy is survived by her loving son, Nicholas "Nick" (Susanna Melone) Kovatch of South Bend; brother, Jon (Penny)...

Raymond E. Chandler

Raymond E. Chandler

Oct 15, 2023

Raymond E. Chandler, 80, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Woodland Manor in Elkhart.

Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St. in Elkhart.

Danny Duane Hankins

Danny Duane Hankins

Oct 14, 2023

Danny Duane Hankins, 60, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 12:16 in the afternoon at his home while recovering from surgery he had that Friday.

He was born in South Bend on February 23, 1963 to the late Larry L. Hankins and Andrea J. (Murray) Starkweather and is also preceded in death by...

Kimberly Gail (Good)  "Kim" Vessels

Kimberly Gail (Good) "Kim" Vessels

Oct 14, 2023

Kimberly "Kim" Gail (Good) Vessels, 65, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Woodland Manor. She was born on September 18, 1958, in Rensselaer, IN, to the late Ralph and Beverly (Ropp) Good.

Kim is survived by her siblings, Pamela "Pam" Huff of Weston, FL, Jackie Smith of Michigan City, IN, Doren Good of...

Robert "Bob" L. Forgey

Robert "Bob" L. Forgey

Oct 14, 2023

The Good Lord called Bob home on the morning of Saturday, October 14, 2023 in Elkhart.

Robert was born on April 19, 1937 in Elkhart, IN to the late, Harry and Evelyn (Dixon) Forgey. He was united in marriage by the love of his life, Elsie Lou (Wagner) Forgey on April 8, 1960 in Elkhart.

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