Obituaries

Apr 12, 2023

Mrs. Victoria Sue "Vicky" Constable, 62, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at home with her loving husband Jim at her side on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, following an extended bathe with some health issues. She was born on May 15, 1960 in Springfield, Illinois to the late Arthur Dowllar, and later married James A. "Jim" Constable on June 21,...

Apr 10, 2023

A Lasting Memory

Henry Lee Sharp of Elkhart, Indiana passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on April 10, 2023, at the Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka, Indiana.  He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Henry was born on October 19, 1938, in Trenton, Tennessee to Robert Lee Sharp and Addie Mae (Walker)...

Apr 9, 2023

Mrs. Roberta Jane "Bobbie" Blackburn, 86, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at her home on Sunday, April 9, 2023. She was born on February 8, 1937, in Plymouth, Illinois to the late Gerald D. and Mary D. Mullen (Hawkins). Along with her parents, Bobbie is preceded in death by her late husband Thomas Blackburn, a brother...

Apr 2, 2023

Linda L. Miller, 69, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital. Linda was born on August 19, 1953 in South Bend to the late Roy and Ruth Jones.

Linda was married to Joseph "Joe" Miller on June 24, 1978 in Elkhart, IN.

She was preceded in death by her...

Apr 2, 2023

Mrs. Barbara Louise Coleman, 60, of Elkhart, peacefully passed on from this life into the next on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at 2:07 pm in the comfort of her own home with her family at her side. She had been in ill health for some time. She was born in Frankfort, Kentucky on April 17, 1962, to the late...

Mar 31, 2023

Pastor Michael Glenn "Mike" Quirey, 76, of Elkhart, went to his heavenly home on Friday, March 31, 2023, at his residence, surrounded by love and family. Pastor Mike, as everyone knew him, was born on December 5, 1946, in Evansville, Indiana to the late Bailey "Glenn" Quirey and Margaret (Steincamp) Quirey. He married his true love Sandra K. (Long)...

Mar 30, 2023

David Reese Miles, 78, of Goshen, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Center for Hospice Care, Raclin House in Mishawaka. Born on June 20, 1944, in Franklin, Kentucky, David was the son of the late Eddie and Hilda (Reed) Miles and first spouse Beverly (Yates) Miles.

David was married...

Mar 29, 2023

Paul "Sarge" Van De Mark, 79, formerly of Elkhart, departed this life on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at his home in Barbourville, KY.

Paul was born in Elkhart, IN on November 12, 1943 to the late, John Van De Mark and Virginia (Height) Christie. He was raised by his stepfather, Arthur Christie, whom also passed.

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Mar 29, 2023

Ms. Tonda Renee Lewis, 63, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital following an illness. She was born on September 7, 1959, in Gary, to the late Melvin and Barbara Roby, but Tonda was raised most of her life by her great aunt and uncle, Ora (Lee) and Manzo Williams, who also...

Mar 28, 2023

Denver L. Fingerle, 90, of Elkhart, went Home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Riverside Village.

Denver was born on October 10, 1932, in Wabash Co., IN to the late Paul and Zelma (Blocher) Fingerle. He married the love of his life, Delores "Dee" Elaine (Williams) Fingerle on February 26, 1983, in Cass County, MI.

He...

Mar 27, 2023

Marilyn Beatrice Jones, 61, of Elkhart, passed away after an extended illness on Monday, March 27, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital.

Marilyn was born in Covington, TN on October 19, 1961, to Lorenzo Jones and Susie B. Taylor.  She was raised by her mother, Susie and stepfather, David Adams, who both survive.

She is preceded...

Mar 26, 2023

Kathern Kay (Comer) Nunemaker, 82, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at her home surrounded by loving family. Kay was born on February 14, 1941, in Elkhart, to the late Mervin and Pearl (Wise) Comer. On October 10, 1970, Kay married the love of her life, Carl E. Nunemaker.

Kay is preceded in...

Mar 26, 2023

Mr. Leonard M. "Michael" Hunt, Sr., 65, of Granger, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at his home following an extended illness. He was born on April 30, 1957, in Osceola, Arkansas to the late James A. and Annie D. (Reese) Hunt Sailor.

Surviving Michael are his children Amy (Tim) Schmucker of Bristol, Leonard M....

Mar 24, 2023

Lyman A. "Sonny" Weber-Enyart, 77, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Friday, March 24, 2023, at Majestic Healthcare in Goshen following a life-long battle with extended service-related health issues, including exposure to Agent Orange. He was born on May 21, 1945, in Logansport to the late Arthur Dean Weber and Edna Mae (Bixler)...

Mar 21, 2023

Mrs. Caroline "Sue" Maeyens, 74, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, surrounded by loved ones at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on April 5, 1948, in South Bend to the late Donald and Narcia (Petry) Litteral. She is survived and missed by her loving husband, Terry Maeyens; and her five children David (Wendy), Rob...

Mar 19, 2023

Thomas Lee Russell, 72, of Goshen and formerly of Bristol, passed away in the comfort of his own home with his family at his side on Sunday evening, March 19, 2023. He had always been considered to be a kindly and loving father, husband, grandfather, brother and friend. He was born in Goshen on September 29, 1950, to the...

Mar 17, 2023

Aricek Devon Mason II, 33, of Elkhart, passed away to be with the Lord on the morning of Friday, March 17, 2023, at home in Cincinnati, OH.

Aricek was born in Elkhart, IN on November 17, 1989, to Aricek Devon Mason I and Somalia Ulis-Williams.

Aricek is survived by his parents, Somalia Ulis-Williams (Frederick) and...

Mar 17, 2023

Linda Joy Searfoss, 78, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023 at her home.

Linda J. Searfoss was born in South Bend, on January 26, 1945 to the late Kermit Smith and Joyce (Gundrum) Dove. She was married to the late, Thomas Searfoss.

Linda is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Searfoss...

Mar 17, 2023

ELKHART: Michael C. Hershberger, 82, passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 17, 2023, at his home. He worked at Superior Tool & Die for 64 years and loved his job there. Michael was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

He was born on December 30, 1940, in Claypool, Indiana to the late Welcome Hershberger and Marie (Faulkner)...

Mar 16, 2023

Leslie Webb Funderburk, 58, of Nappanee, IN, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at her daughter's home in South Bend.

Leslie was born on April 23, 1964, in Alton, IL, to the late John Anderson and Teddy Ann (Healey) Anderson. She married Woodrow W. Funderburk on December 2, 1997, in East Prairie, MO.

Leslie...