Obituaries

Mar 9, 2023

The family of William E. "Bill" Lamb is sad to announce his passing on Thursday evening, March 9, 2023 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by love and family. Bill was 91. He was born on November 25, 1931 in Elkhart to the late William H. Lamb and Mary Kathryn (Lenzo) Lamb. In addition to his parents, a...

Mar 9, 2023

Gwendolyn "Gwenny" Ann Lower, 65, of Goshen, IN, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at her home.

Gwendolyn was born on September 24, 1957, in Chicago, IL, to the late Kenneth and Lucille (Petrone) Lower.

She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Sheila Aston.

Gwen is survived by her...

Mar 8, 2023

Elkhart: Mary Frances Lerner, 92, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at her home in Elkhart. She was born on March 1, 1931, the daughter of Russell W. and Pansy M. (Cook) Lerner. She graduated from Elkhart High School in 1948 and worked in the office of Adams & Westlake Ltd. She left that job over 20 years...

Mar 7, 2023

Odis Lee Clark, 75, of Cassopolis, MI, passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Odis was born on September 12, 1947, to the late Jennie (Lovell) and Elzy Otis Clark in Humboldt, TN.

He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Kevin Lee Clark; and brother, William "Lynn" Clark.

Odis, referred...

Mar 7, 2023

Joyce Elaine Vaughn, 81, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Joyce was born on October 25, 1941 in Goshen, IN to the late Jacob Elloyd Weigel and Mary Mildred (Overholt) Weigel. She was married to the late, Wendell S. Garber Jr. and remarried to S.L. "Whitey" "Red" Vaughn....

Mar 6, 2023

Mr. Freddie L. Wilson, 67, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 6, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital following an illness. He was born on January 2, 1956, in Blytheville, Arkansas, to the late L.W. and Flossie (Henderson) Wilson, Sr.

Freddie is survived by his son Corie (Kathy Ashley) Wilson and his daughter Valecia "Lisa" (Robert)...

Mar 6, 2023

Marvin L. Wilsey of Elkhart, Ind., passed away peacefully on March 6, 2023, at the age of 85. Known for his outgoing, positive attitude, Marv never met a stranger and was loved by so many for his humor, generosity, and especially his storytelling. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, church community, and all who knew him....

Mar 4, 2023

Elkhart: Janice "Jan" Kay Wise, 77, passed away peacefully in her home on March 4, 2023, with her loving husband Claude and her dog Bella by her side. Jan was born September 26,1945, to Benjamin and Kathryn (Behney) Null in Wakarusa Indiana.

Jan never knew a stranger, from The Kopper Kettle, Jan's and the River Inn, she...

Mar 2, 2023

Max C. Lapham, 89, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at his home.

Max was born on March 23, 1933 in Camden, MI to Charles Francis and Jessie (Ansbaugh) Lapham. He married the love of his life, Gwendolyn (Parcell) Lapham on Nov. 27, 1955 in Elkhart, IN. Gwen passed away in 2008.

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Mar 2, 2023

Lance Michael Thibodeau, 62, of Elkhart, passed away after a hard fought battle with cancer on Thursday morning, March 2, 2023 in the comfort of his home, with his loving family at his side.

Lance was born on November 17, 1960 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island to John Thibodeau and Marjorie (Fox) Green.

Lance was able...

Mar 2, 2023

Stephen Molnar, 76, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Majestic Healthcare in Goshen.

Stephen was born on May 11, 1946 in Edwardsburg, MI to the late Frank and Margaret (Vargo) Molnar. He is married for 21 years to Mary (Fisher) Molnar.

Stephen is preceded in death by brother, John Molnar and...

Feb 27, 2023

Jack F. Hartman, 90, formerly of Elkhart Indiana, passed peacefully Monday morning, Feb. 27, 2023, in his home in Port St. Lucie, Florida after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. His wife of 65 years, Patricia and 2 of their 7 children were by his side. His oldest son, Patrick and Julie whose professions as a medical doctor and...

Feb 27, 2023

Paul Nathan Hochstetler, 64, of Elkhart, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital after an extended illness. Paul was born on November 12, 1958 in Red Lake, Ontario, to Noah and Loretta (Bontrager) Hochstetler. Paul is survived by his parents, Noah and Loretta Hochstetler, four siblings, Conrad (Janet) Hochstetler, sisters, Grace (Ron) Sautter, Rachel (Bruce) Vander...

Feb 27, 2023

Sue Ann Johnson, 82, residing in Elkhart, passed away Monday, evening, February 27, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her family and Paisley, her cat. A native of Elkhart, Sue was born on February 17, 1941, to the late Charles R. and Marie (Wambaugh) Bartlett. Sue met and fell in love with handsome young man named Tedd R. Johnson....

Feb 27, 2023

Keith L. Linzy, 65, of Union, MI passed away after a lengthy illness on Monday, February 27, 2023 at his home.

Keith was born on December 21, 1957 to the late Eugene and Lorraine (Goldsmith) Linzy in Cincinnati, OH. He married the love of his life, Robin on August 26, 1989 in Elkhart.

Keith is...

Feb 26, 2023

Mr. John Henry Lancaster, Sr.,  73, of Elkhart, passed away comfortably and peacefully within the familiar confines of his own home on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at 10:15 am. He was born in Laporte, Indiana to the late James D. and Nell B. (Brown) Lancaster, who precede John in death along with his stepmother, Goldie Sue (Lemon) Lancaster, his...

Feb 26, 2023

ELKHART, Ind. – Shelba (Shelly) Jean Peffly Bickel, 84, died Sunday morning, February 26, 2023, at home in Elkhart, with her family beside her.

She was born to Edward and Elizabeth Peffly on August 5, 1938, and had an older brother, James, who all predeceased her.

She had worked for many years for a variety...

Feb 25, 2023

Deborah "Debi" Ann Hatton, 63, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at her home.

Debi was born in Elkhart, IN on July 11, 1959 to the late Casey and Shirley (Hartman) Richardson. She was married to the love of her life for 33 years, Allen L. Hatton on July 20, 1987. He preceded her...

Feb 24, 2023

Ms. Suzanne Elizabeth Dunham, 67, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Riverside Village. Suzanne was born on November 16, 1955, in Berea, OH, to the late Willis and Doris (Cox) Dunham.

Suzanne is survived by her sister, Diane (David) Aguilera of Corona, CA; nieces, Shelia Hernandez of Huntington Beach, CA, Missy (David)...

Feb 20, 2023

Helen Joan Troup, 90, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023 at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Helen was born on August 14, 1932 in Columbia City, IN to the late Homer Anders and Tina (Bell) Hawn. She was married for 49 years to the late Jay Eldon Troup, on September 8, 1951. Jay passed...