Obituaries

Oct 13, 2023

John C. Law, 72, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, October 13, 2023 at Valley View Healthcare, after an extended illness. John was born on July 12, 1951 in Elkhart to the late Richard and Jama Cooke.

A son, daughter, and a brother survive John. John worked for Burgers Lawn Service for many years. He served for four...

Oct 10, 2023

Julie Rittenhouse, civic entrepreneur and committed citizen, exemplified the best versions of those words in 40 years improving the lives of Clevelanders. She passed away peacefully with family on October 11, 2023 in South Bend, Indiana.

Ms. Rittenhouse, 66, who arrived in Cleveland in 1982, helped transform St. Patrick Parish, Ohio City and Cleveland, crucially galvanizing the...

Oct 8, 2023

Patricia Lou (Morrison) Powell, 76, of Elkhart, fought the good fight and passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on November 24, 1946, in Elkhart, to the late Floyd Sr. and Rosetta (Mabie) Morrison. On July 1, 1962, Patricia married the love of her life, Ronald "Ronnie" Powell Sr....

Oct 8, 2023

On October 8, 2023, Brenda Kay Reese, 65, of Bristol, took the hand of Jesus as he escorted her to heaven following a brief battle with Cancer.

Brenda passed away along with her parents, Merle Reese and Betty Lou Reese and her sister, Nancy Reese.

Brenda was born in South Bend, IN on September 24,...

Oct 7, 2023

Bryan K. Akers, 61, of Cougar, Washington (and formerly of Elkhart), passed away peacefully of natural causes at his home near Merrill Lake on Saturday, October 7, 2023.

He was born in Mishawaka on June 9, 1962 to Shirley Wenner Akers who survives him in Goshen.

Also surviving are his daughters Susan (Jason) deFerbrache of...

Oct 7, 2023

OSCEOLA – Daniel Bruce Morton, 74, went to meet the Lord, October 7, 2023, with his family by his side. Born June 11, 1949, in South Bend, he was the son of the late Aloysius and Grace Krakowski. After his mother's remarriage to Bob Morton, Daniel was adopted. He was a graduate of the Clay High School class of...

Oct 6, 2023

Katherine A. "Kathy" Freel, 59, of Granger, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 6, 2023, at her home. She was born on August 18, 1964, in Concord, CA to the late Alton Wayne Carmon and Barbara June (Dutey) Carmon.

Kathy is survived by her daughters, Miranoctis (Quintin Bartylla) Freel and Stephanie Rhiannon (Robert Doan) Freel; brother, Michael...

Oct 6, 2023

Mr. Steven D. "Steve" Baird, 69, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully within the confines of his beloved northside home following an extended illness. His family was at his side. Steve had built that home by himself with his own two hands, and it made him content to be blessed to pass away there.

Steve was born in...

Oct 5, 2023

Jeffrey Paul "Jeff" Faulkner, 72, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Elkhart General Hospital on Thursday, October 5, 2023 following an extended illness.

He was born in South Bend on October 3, 1951 to the late Paul Eugene and Leona May (Hawkins) Faulkner, who precedes him in death. On September 16, 1972, he married his sweetheart Linda...

Sep 29, 2023

SIPE, Robert Martin, A beloved brother and bon vivant, passed from this life on Friday, September 29, 2023, aged 68.

Bob was born in Brooklyn, New York, son of Ralph (deceased) and Miriam Sipe (deceased) on August 3, 1955. Bob lived in Hamilton, Ohio, from 1956 – 1966. He moved to Elkhart in 1966. Bob attended Elkhart...

Sep 26, 2023

John L. Larkin, 67, of Elkhart, went to His Lord and Savior, Jesus on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at Valley View Healthcare in Elkhart.

John was born on July 23, 1956 in Sikeston, MO to the late Guy and Alberta Larkin.

John is preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Alberta Larkin, brother, Bobby...

Sep 24, 2023

Joan M. Shirley, 77, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at the Elkhart home of her daughter on Sunday, September 24, 2023 following an extended illness.

She was born in Elkhart on November 8, 1945 to the late John Hann and Doloris (Sapen) Tyson. They precede her in death, along with Joan's son Jimmy Shirley who passed in...

Sep 23, 2023

Ms. Charlie M. Pulluaim, 65, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 23, 2023 following an extended illness.

She was born in Jackson, Mississippi on January 6, 1958 to the late Charlie H. and Bessie (Hart) Pulluaim and was the loving mother of two precious daughters, Shamiko Grey of Elkhart and Nakia Grey...

Sep 22, 2023

James W. "Jim" Tevlin, 60, of Edwardsburg, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 22, 2023, at South Bend Memorial Hospital. He was born in Elkhart on June 10, 1963, to the late Owen and Betty (Wogomon) Tevlin.

Jim is survived by his loving wife, whom he shared 27 years alongside, Jill Tevlin; daughters, Corrina (Michael) Stamper...

Sep 22, 2023

Gerald "Jerry" Joyhn Cozort, 81, of Mendon, MI, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 22, 2023, at his home surrounded by loving family. He was born on August 1, 1942, in Coloma, MI, to the late Lowell N. and Edna F. (Stuart) Cozort. In 1980, Jerry married the love of his life, Pamela "Pam" S. Foote, in Elkhart.

Sep 21, 2023

Mr. Tom Melton Moser III, 44, of Elkhart, was cut down in the prime of his life by a senseless act of violence on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 3:24 am. Circumstances surrounding his passing are still being investigated locally.

Tom was born in Dallas, Texas on April 18, 1979 to the late Tom M. and Theresa...

Sep 20, 2023

Arthur William Mills, 79, of Jones, MI, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Majestic Health of Goshen.

Art was born on February 20, 1944, in Elkhart, to the late Harry E. Mills Sr. and Doris Jean (Smith) Mills.

He is preceded in death by his sons, Doug and Robin Secor and brothers, Carl...

Sep 19, 2023

Carolyn "Judy" Judith (Gregg) Miller, 87, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Hubbard Hill Estates surrounded by loving family. She was born on March 16, 1936, in Elkhart, to the late Raymond and Ruth (Shultz) Gregg. In 1960, Judy married the love of her life, Ernest Eugene Miller, whom she spent 60 wonderful years with...

Sep 18, 2023

Edward L. "Ed" Schumacher, 75, of Nappanee, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born in Elkhart on March 26, 1948, to the late Robert H. and Phyllis Fansler, who survives.

Ed is also survived by his daughter, Christina Winne; grandsons, Kaleb and Jacob Winne; honorary daughters, Heidi and Mary; honorary...

Sep 13, 2023

Robert "Bob" M. Makela, 82, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at his home. He was born on November 10, 1940, in DeKalb, IL, to the late Toimi and Mayme (Saksa) Makela. On January 25, 1971, Bob married the love of his life, Mary J. Hintzsche, in Elkhart. She passed away in 2016 after 45 years...