Obituaries
Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries
Vernon Eugene Gove, Jr.
Jun 10, 2023
Vernon Eugene Gove Jr. 69, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 10th, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital. In his final hours, he received his last rights while surrounded by loved ones.
Vernon was born on May 11th, 1954, in Elkhart, IN to Vernon Eugene Gove Sr and Helen Colosimo Gove. He would remain in Elkhart...
James "Jim" R. Allen
Jun 9, 2023
James R. Allen, 86, of Bristol, passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, June 9, 2023, in the comfort of his home surrounded by love and family. James was born on July 21, 1936, in Fayetteville, Arkansas, to the late Jack and Ruth (Salisbury) Allen. He married his true love Georgia Jean Holt in a ceremony on December 21, 1963....
Correen Cecile Catherine (Considine) See
Jun 9, 2023
Correen Cecile Catherine Considine See passed away on June 9th, 2023 surrounded by her loving family and caregivers at Hubbard Hill in Elkhart, IN. She has entered into the loving arms of her Savior.
Correen was 97! She will be forever missed, always loved, and never forgotten! Her smile reflected the dance inside her heart.
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Sandra Irene (Murphy) Warner
Jun 6, 2023
Sandra Irene (Murphy) Warner, 88, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving daughters. She was born on December 23, 1934, in Frankfort, IN, to the late William and Polly (Reed) Murphy.
Sandra is survived by her children, Laura Warner, Dina Correll, Terry (Tom) Wiley, and Robert (Beth) Warner; 8...
Kelsey Lee Dues
Jun 5, 2023
In Loving Memory of our Beloved
MR. KELSEY LEE DUES
April 15, 1976Â Â ---Â Â June 5, 2023
Resting In Paradise.
Mr. Kelsey Lee Dues, 47, of Elkhart, passed on to be with his Lord on Monday, June 5, 2023 at 9:54 am at Elkhart General Hospital. Kelsey had been born disabled...
Leroy Mccreary
Jun 3, 2023
Leroy McCreary, 76, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at his residence. He was born on January 22, 1947, in Manchester, KY to the late Lawrence and Annie (Hampton) McCreary.
Leroy is survived by his children, Jennifer (Andrew) Bogue, Sheila (Jeff) Shorter, and Marcus McCreary; grandchildren, Siarra and Tori Shorter and Sawyer McCreary, Mason,...
Robert "Robbie" Craig Robinson
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...
Shirley Jean Robinson
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,...
Robert Dale Tolliver, Jr.
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)...
Joshua "Josh" David Nord
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...
John Allen Clark
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...
Velma Jean Booze-Calhoun
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...
Dawn Marie (Randall) Widener
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;...
Billy Joe Milan
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...
Charles H. Vredingburgh
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...
Martha F. Purvis
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...
James "Jimmy" Arthur Boal
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...
Mary Ann (Fleming) Mcclurkin
May 26, 2023
ÂÂÂÂÂMary 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...
Shane E. O'Dell
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;...
Emma Jean Reed
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....
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